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[The Best Thing]

[Episode 27: Angelica Sinensis] [Sweet and spicy in taste and warm in nature. It nourishes and activates blood, regulates menstrual cycles, and alleviates pain.]

What are you doing?

I'm watching a show.

Watching a show? You don't usually do that.

I checked the dates.

Your visa should be approved soon, right?

Then why do you look so upset?

Isn't getting your visa a good thing?

He Suye.

I don't want to study abroad anymore.

Because of Mrs. Shen?

Actually, after everything that's happened,

I feel like whether I study abroad or not isn't important anymore.

I want to stay and spend more time with my mom.

Just now…

I was planning to look for a new job.

I completely understand you.

But Mrs. Shen's condition

is really optimistic.

Besides, I'm here.

I can take care of her.

Do you not trust me?

I do trust you.

Remember what you told me?

You wanted to see the world out there

so you could figure out what you truly want.

Dr. He,

actually, I want to study abroad.

I want to go out and see the world

so I can know

what I truly want.

Then there's your answer.

Your life,

your choices.

Don't let anything else

cloud your judgment.

Alright.

Don't be upset.

No matter what you decide,

as your boyfriend,

I'll fully support you.

♫ So I wait and wander, but the outcome isn't so bad ♫

Don't be upset.

♫ Sparrows gather on the windowsill, sunlight streaming through ♫

It's not a big deal.

[Autumn]

Ms. Liu, are you ready?

Coming.

Let me get you your shoes.

Let's go.

We're leaving.

You look so energetic today.

Do I?

I think

I've gotten used to the treatment lately.

I sleep well and eat well.

I can even go to work now.

That's great.

I can do it myself.

Did you bring the medical card?

Yes, and clothes too.

Okay. Let's go.

Almost done, right?

She's coming out.

Thank you.

Amazing! You did it.

After so many rounds of chemo,

this is the last one.

Isn't your mom amazing?

We've got something special for you

to mark the occasion.

A little fire-crossing ceremony.

Come on.

Since open flames aren't allowed in the hospital,

she came up with this idea last night.

Just step over it.

Okay.

Take it slow.

Come on.

One, two, three.

Good!

Thank you

and He

for being here all this time.

It's nothing.

You've been through so much.

It's so hot! So hot!

Sit down and rest for a while.

Come.

Careful.

Have some water.

You just had a shower?

The shower

made me feel refreshed.

I'm almost done here.

He said you got your visa.

Let me see it.

Who is this beautiful girl?

Mom.

Look at my daughter.

So beautiful, so graceful,

and so filial.

You don't want to study abroad anymore?

You're worried about me?

My surgery was a success,

and the chemo is done too.

All that's left is taking my meds and focusing on recovery.

Your dad will take care of me.

Besides, there's Dr. He and Professor Yu.

They both said

they'll do their best to help me recover.

But I...

I know you want to stay and keep me company.

But as you know,

cancer cells will always be there.

They won't disappear

just because you stay by my side.

I still remember

the day you first told your dad and me

that you wanted to study abroad.

At that moment,

your eyes were shining.

You had dreams and plans for the future.

You worked so hard for this.

If you gave it up now because of me,

I would feel so guilty.

Mom.

Your life

is yours to live.

I never want to hold you back.

Even if one day

your dad and I are no longer here,

you still need to have

your own fulfilling life.

That's what

would truly make me relieved and happy.

So promise me you'll go study abroad.

You must go and live

your own life.

Xifan,

I'm just teaching a bunch of college students.

Do I really need to dress so formally?

♫ When I see you ♫

♫ Flowers bloom ♫

Maybe I should take this tie off.

♫ When I see you ♫

♫ Flowers bloom ♫

It's a bit uncomfortable.

No, stop!

If you don't wear this tie,

you'll look just like Mr. Shen.

♫ And I don't even know where else to go ♫

Throw on a baggy T-shirt,

and you'll be his exact copy!

Alright, then straighten it for me.

♫ And I don't even know where else to go ♫

♫ When I see you ♫

Perfect.

Are you sure it's okay?

♫ Nothing in this world can take me away from you ♫

You look super handsome.

I'll be going then.

Drive safe.

♫ When I'm with you ♫

I'll let you know when I get there.

Okay.

♫ When I'm with you ♫

Hello, everyone.

Let me introduce myself first.

My name is He Suye.

Thank you all for choosing my elective course,

"TCM Oncology."

In this course, I'll share with you

TCM techniques, methods, and prescriptions

for treating tumors.

Of course,

I'll also include some of

my own case studies,

hoping they can inspire you

and help you connect the dots.

To be honest,

before I came in,

I was worried that no one signed up for this course.

But since you're all here,

I won't go easy on you

just to keep you from dropping out.

Attendance will be taken,

and all required papers must be submitted.

Otherwise, I'll deduct points, okay?

You're all top students,

so surely you wouldn't fail to get enough credits

because you failed one elective course, right?

We totally would.

Well, this is what I call

"If I had to go through the thorns,

then you all have to get pricked too."

Mr. He, what's your WeChat?

Should we create a course group chat?

Yes!

Let's skip WeChat.

If you need anything, just email me.

I'll reply anytime before 6 p.m.

But after that, I'll be with my girlfriend.

Mr. He,

what if there are last-minute announcements?

That's a problem.

How about this?

I'll get a teaching assistant.

You all know Li Jie from the first-year PhD program, right?

No.

I'll have him join the group chat on my behalf.

If there's anything urgent, just contact him.

Alright, let's start the class.

Not bad.

Li Jie.

What's up, kid?

Emergency case.

You need acupuncture now. Your life is in danger.

Where are my needles?

Suye is the worst.

He's making me work for free again.

It's normal.

Haven't you gotten used to it?

You really should've by now.

♫ The moment I see you, all my worries turn transparent ♫

♫ In the silence, the sound of my heartbeat grows clearer ♫

♫ The entire world reflects in your eyes ♫

♫ Make a wish, can the snow fall slowly? ♫

♫ Even if we're destined to meet and miss each other ♫

♫ Life is finally complete ♫

♫ Watching the snow fall, flake by flake ♫

♫ Slowly melting away my thoughts ♫

♫ Smiling, I wave goodbye as you head home ♫

♫ But I never said those words ♫

♫ Watching the snow fall, flake by flake ♫

Try this one too.

Thank you.

♫ When will love bloom into a flower? ♫

♫ You wander the world, forgetting to reply ♫

You look great.

♫ When you turn around, I'll be right there ♫

Here.

Let's wish Shen a smooth trip tomorrow

and a successful academic year ahead.

Stay healthy,

and most importantly, stay safe.

Yeah.

Cheers.

Thank you, Professor Yu.

To you.

Study hard after you get there.

As for things at home,

Suye and I will take care of everything. Don't worry.

Okay.

I bought some basic meds that can get through customs.

Take them with you, Shen, just in case.

Alright, no problem.

Oh, these shrimps are really good.

Have some more.

Okay.

Have some eggs.

How's the packing going? Need any help?

It's almost done.

Help me

fold these clothes.

Sure.

He Suye.

Can I talk to you about something?

Go ahead.

Tonight,

I'm staying at home

to spend some time with my parents.

That's the right thing to do.

Also,

tomorrow,

don't see me off at the airport.

My flight is really early.

You'd have to get up around five.

It'd affect your work in the afternoon.

And

if you were there, I'd find it hard to leave.

So,

after I leave later, I won't get to see you again?

That's not true. I'll video call you every day.

I'll also send you

tons of messages to let you know

what I've been up to.

Why are you sitting still?

Help me fold the clothes.

♫ I never wish to wake from my dream ♫

♫ In the late autumn wind, I hold you close ♫

♫ Longing will pass through the vast sea of people ♫

♫ As long as you come, my waiting won't be in vain ♫

♫ I hear you say, red beans grow in the southern lands ♫

♫ When spring comes, a few branches begin to sprout ♫

If you have a heat-induced cough, phlegm, or mouth ulcers,

♫ Cherish the youth ♫

boil cabbage roots...

the part usually thrown away...

and drink the water to clear heat and relieve dryness.

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

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

The Hegu acupoint

is located one finger-width above the web between the thumb and index finger.

When you feel nauseous,

pressing it can help.

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

It's cold in Switzerland.

If you catch a cold, you can drink some clove-spiced liquor.

Mulled wine spice kits usually have cloves in them.

♫ Write it down in your heart and never disappear ♫

Use any strong liquor you like,

but take just a small sip.

Why are you here?

He Suye.

What's wrong?

I missed you.

I missed you too.

It's okay. I'm here.

What were you doing?

I was making a sachet.

I was planning

to use this as an excuse to see you off at the door.

It's all your fault. You pursued me right before I was going to study abroad.

I can't bear to leave you now.

It's okay.

Don't cry.

Inside the sachet

is Angelica sinensis.

Just go study abroad

and don't worry about a thing.

I'll be right here waiting for you to come back.

Don't worry.

Okay.

It's alright.

[Angelica sinensis]

Once you get on the plane,

close your eyes.

It's a long journey. Get enough rest.

Got it.

The moment you land, let us know.

Before takeoff, too.

Okay.

Also,

when you have a layover, double-check your gate.

If you have enough time,

grab something to eat.

Got it.

Ms. Liu, make sure to get your check-ups on time

and take your meds.

Eat well when I'm not around.

Mr. Shen, I'm leaving Ms. Liu in your care.

Don't worry.

You need to eat well too.

Don't just grab whatever is convenient for every meal.

I know.

Alright, go now, go!

Your mom's barely holding it together.

Go, go.

I'll take care of her.

Bye-bye.

The flight to Switzerland is about to depart.

Passengers, please complete your boarding procedures as soon as possible.

Sorry.

I came anyway.

I just wanted to see you one last time from afar.

Don't look back. Let me watch you leave.

Go.

Go explore the better world out there.

♫ It's fate, it must be fate ♫

♫ It's fake, it must be fake ♫

♫ Far, away, we part, our ways ♫

♫ But I, still linger, for nights and days ♫

♫ When you're away ♫

♫ When you're away ♫

Your recovery is going well.

Make sure to get plenty of rest.

Come back for a follow-up visit next week.

Okay. Thank you, Dr. He.

Not at all. It's my job.

With a seven-hour time difference,

it must be just after 5 a.m. in Switzerland.

It's past 11 now.

She's probably

still in class.

He Suye,

I went out with my classmates today

and bought a really pretty postcard.

I wrote a little secret on it,

and I'm mailing it back home tomorrow.

Make sure to check your mail.

Also,

I miss you.

My girl who's far away from home, may this letter find you well.

The time difference is rough,

but by the time you send your postcard,

I should have sent this letter too.

Hopefully, we'll receive them on the same day.

Good news:

Ms. Liu's recovery is going well,

probably thanks to the wellness exercises my grandpa taught her.

Mr. Shen keeps her company every day,

so there's no need to worry.

Bad news:

I miss you very much.

He Suye, October 21.

While taking a walk tonight,

I noticed all the osmanthus flowers around the complex had fallen.

It's a bit of a shame.

Thinking back,

this time last year, we were still taking a walk together.

Maybe the flowers didn't bloom so early last year?

Also, I learned how to make osmanthus cake.

I promise you'll get to try it this time next year.

He Suye, October 26.

I met Senior Lin today.

He told me that after your first visit to see me,

you actually planned to set me up with Xiangya.

Now I finally know

what nonsense was in your head back then.

I bet the moment you read this letter,

you'll be drowning in regret and embarrassment.

He Suye, November 28.

I had malatang tonight.

The owner asked me to send his regards.

He still remembers the first time you tried the bland broth

and went on about it for quite a while.

It reminded me of how you once joked

that I was a vegetarian monk.

♫ A light scent ♫

I was so mad that I didn't know what to say.

But it's okay.

♫ Slowly awakening my heart ♫

After all, you didn't know me well back then.

♫ The elusive little mist appears and disappears ♫

I've already planned out your trip home for the holiday...

food, entertainment, everything's covered.

♫ Quietly entering your world, your memories ♫

Looking forward to your return.

He Suye, December 14.

♫ The unexpected encounter with the wind ♫

I couldn't sleep and had many dreams.

♫ Layer by layer, rendering the air ♫

♫ The whispers that are sometimes far, sometimes near ♫

♫ Exchanging our hidden secrets ♫

♫ Using my breath ♫

♫ To blend the soothing scent of love ♫

♫ To merge in ♫

I had a dream I can't even bring myself to talk about.

♫ The air ♫

Today,

I miss you more than ever.

February 14.

♫ Shortens the distance between two hearts ♫

Shen,

just because you're struggling with your paper

♫ Longing adjusts its frequency ♫

doesn't mean you should blindly sympathize with Li Jie.

Look what happened.

He used your WeChat messages to force me to revise his paper.

♫ Resonating with our expectations ♫

I'm strongly against this kind of behavior,

and I'm holding you accountable.

♫ The little challenges that time has given us ♫

You'll have to make it up to me when you return.

♫ Are meant to deepen the meaning of loving you ♫

He, April 16.

♫ Using my breath ♫

Lately, I've been so busy that my head's spinning.

So I took a break and went to West Lake to watch the sunrise.

♫ To blend the soothing scent of love ♫

It cleared my mind a lot.

Maybe because your graduation is coming up,

♫ To merge in ♫

I keep thinking about

the time when you were preparing to study abroad.

Sometimes, I wonder

♫ The air ♫

if that night, I had told you to stay,

what things would be like now.

♫ Love becomes familiar ♫

It's a bit of a dark thought.

Maybe it's because I miss you too much.

♫ Using my breath ♫

But even if we could do it all over again,

I believe we'd still make the same choice.

♫ Breathe the fragrance of your heart ♫

♫ Love is ♫

People give peonies as farewell gifts.

♫ The air ♫

Only your return can soothe my longing.

He Suye, May 20.

♫ It's you who always follow me ♫

[Grassroots Healthcare Outreach] [Free Clinic]

You're quite healthy.

Let me write you a prescription.

That hand.

Okay.

Alright, take this prescription

and get your medicine over there.

Okay, okay.

Thank you, thank you.

He.

Do you want some water?

No, thanks.

What are you doing?

I'm taking a selfie

to match my profile picture.

So the leaf in your profile picture is a tea leaf?

I always thought it was a perilla leaf.

Green tea…

Green tea boy!

That suits you. You're quite conniving sometimes.

Just as I thought.

What are you drawing?

You.

Me?

What's the meaning of this leaf?

I'm not telling you.

I'm so good at drawing.

This looks exactly like you.

It suits you perfectly.

I think so too.

Green tea boy.

Take a picture for me too.

No way.

Take it yourself.

Come on. Do me a favor!

He Suye.

Class is over?

Class is over.

Check this out. Nice view, right?

Where are you?

I just finished work

and came out for a walk.

I watched the video you sent me.

That place is beautiful.

Yeah, there's even a tea garden.

It must be very hot there now, right?

It'll cool down soon.

It's not very hot,

and it's drizzling,

but I find it quite cool.

It's mainly because I feel cold inside.

Cold inside?

What do you mean?

It wasn't easy for me to get a girlfriend,

but she actually drew a profile picture for me to roast me.

That's why I feel cold inside.

It took you so long to realize that.

Just you wait.

We'll settle this when you come back.

That won't do.

Tonight,

I'll write you a letter too.

I've been using this profile picture for over a year.

You really think one letter is enough to make me forgive you?

I read that letter many times.

Dr. He, you really put your heart into it.

Alright.

When are you coming back?

Don't tell me you haven't bought your plane ticket yet.

Buy it now.

I've saved up my annual leave.

During the summer holiday, we can go on a trip

with your parents and my grandpa.

What's wrong?

You don't want to come back?

Are you so happy there that you don't want to return?

That's not the case.

I really miss you.

It's just that…

Shen Xifan,

we're seven hours apart.

If you don't tell me, no one will.

Don't worry.

Here's the thing.

As you know,

my global internship ends next week.

But I've got a new opportunity.

It's a two-month internship at a six-star hotel.

They only need five interns.

I think it's a rare opportunity,

so I signed up.

You already did?