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♪During the dark night♪

♪A guiding light♪

♪Just like you♪

♪Makes life turn bright♪

♪Breaking free from darkness♪

♪You gave me strength♪

♪Running for truth♪

♪I find my path♪

♪Drawing on the hope♪

♪That you render me♪

♪In this long journey♪

♪I run on lightly♪

=Reborn=

(Adapted from the serialized work "Reborn" by Qiang Yu)

There's something

that stood out.

Our department received a pack of cash.

It was designated as payment for Tan Qianqian's bill.

But we have no idea who sent it.

Ms. Yanqiu,

about this conversation...

Don't let your father know.

Yes.

I know.

Yeah.

Ming Sheng,

you're a lot like your father.

=Episode 18= (I Lied. I Have an Umbrella)

Didn't bring an umbrella?

Yeah.

You?

Me neither.

How have you been lately?

I'm doing pretty well.

I made it into the top 50 in the grade this time,

and I made some new friends too.

And you?

I heard about your father.

It's just a medical dispute.

Not the first time either.

It's no big deal.

That's good to hear.

- How have you... - How have you...

I'm applying to the University of Paris Medical School.

I'll be focusing all my effort

on preparing to study abroad.

Probably won't be coming to school anymore.

This might be the last time we see each other.

Don't you have anything you want to say to me?

All the best.

The rain has lightened. I'll head home now.

Wait.

I lied.

I have an umbrella.

Since this is the last time we'll meet,

I guess I won't be returning what I borrowed.

So, thanks but no thanks.

Silly girl.

Always so absent-minded.

Never thinks things through.

Never know what you're really thinking.

Yes.

You and Mumu are good friends.

Her dad is sick, you should visit.

But one visit is enough.

Going there again and again.

That's a hospital.

You could spend that time doing more practice papers.

(999 Cold Remedy Granular)

Poor Mumu.

Out of all times her dad could get sick,

it had to be during her final year.

This will derail her.

Mom, how much do you think a life is worth?

100,000? 200,000?

300,000?

Or is it different depending on the person?

How much is my life worth?

How much is Qiao Beiyu's life worth?

Two years ago,

I ran into Qiao Beiyu

when I came to Huanzhou to bring you clothes.

She told me...

I'll give you back your parents, okay?

Has she known since then

that her family had already given up on her?

Drink this while it's hot,

and get some rest.

Mom.

What are you doing up here?

Come and eat.

I'll take you to school today.

Where's Mom?

Something came up at the shop.

She needed to be there earlier.

Dad.

Don't you think Mom's been acting strange?

Last night,

I saw her standing alone on the rooftop.

I think she was sleepwalking.

Sleepwalking?

She's just getting older.

Menopause.

Can't sleep well.

It's not the first time.

She did that in Nanqiao Village too.

Enough.

Don't overthink.

Hurry up and eat. You're going to be late for school.

Eat.

(Huanzhou High School)

Lately,

I keep dreaming about things from my childhood.

My dad was really good to me.

He'd cook delicious food,

tell me stories,

let me ride on his shoulders at lantern festivals.

Me, my dad, and mom,

we were really happy together.

I think

she must remember all that too.

That's why she's endured him

for all those years.

Back then,

my dad was a math teacher at Huanzhou

No. 1 Experimental Elementary School.

He was funny and charismatic.

He won the "Outstanding Teacher" award every year.

All the students loved him.

Until one time...

A classmate from kindergarten threw a birthday party.

It was my first time attending a birthday party.

Looking back,

everything that happened that day felt like a fairytale.

I had never seen

such a beautiful princess dress,

or eaten such tasty ice cream.

When I got home, I clung to my dad.

I said, "Daddy! Daddy!

I want to live in a big house too!

I want to wear pretty clothes too!

Why aren't we rich like the others?"

Do you think

my dad gave up his stable job

as a teacher and went into business

because of what I said?

If it weren't for me,

maybe he wouldn't have failed in business.

Wouldn't have borrowed loan sharks.

Wouldn't have become an alcoholic.

Wouldn't have turned out like this.

No. Those are just your assumptions.

But what if it is true?

Mumu, no one can change

another person's destiny that easily.

And you should never punish yourself for someone else's mistakes.

Dribble once and you'll get past. Try.

See? Told you.

I told you I can't dribble.

(Tan Qianqian's Husband)

Not bad.

Seriously, Sheng?

You called us out at noon to play basketball,

and you're just sitting here

staring at that piece of paper?

What are you thinking about?

Sigh.

I just have this feeling that money the hospital received

has something to do with that patient's husband.

I got their home number,

but they refused to say anything.

That is weird.

Paying off the hospital's bill

while also demanding compensation.

That's contradictory.

You even got the family's phone number?

No problem then.

Just call me Mr. Lin.

And I'll help you out.

Mr. Lin.

Okay. Hold on, let me take a note.

(Huanzhou Association of AIDS Prevention and Control)

(We have volunteer activities every Saturday.)

You're welcome to join us.

What's up?

Want my allowance?

Sure, I guess.

What do you want now?

Do me a favor.

(Huanzhou Association of AIDS Prevention and Control)

(Huanzhou Association of AIDS Prevention and Control)

Hello.

Hi, I'm Fangfang.

I'm a volunteer.

What's your name?

Qiao Qingyu.

Qiao Qingyu.

I'll call you Qingyu, then.

Is this your first time here?

Don't be shy.

Everyone who comes here is someone in need of help.

Admitting that you need help

is the first step toward healing.

You've got it wrong.

I'm not...

Don't worry.

The identity of anyone seeking help

is kept strictly confidential.

Fangfang.

She's a student of mine.

Follow me.

Our organization is made up

of AIDS prevention workers

and volunteers from all walks of life.

We serve as a bridge

between the government and society

to support AIDS prevention.

Currently,

we have over

130 registered volunteers.

They all have full-time jobs,

but still take time

to go around the country

doing AIDS awareness work.

We also provide post-exposure consultations

to help people minimize

their risk of infection.

Besides that,

we also hold free public seminars

on AIDS prevention every Saturday.

This way.

AIDS is a chronic disease.

Once the HIV virus enters the human body,

if no intervention or treatment is given,

life expectancy is about ten years.

(AIDS Awareness Seminar) Once symptoms appear, without treatment,

the patient may die

within 12 to 18 months.

AIDS

is a highly dangerous infectious disease

caused by the HIV virus.

It attacks

the human immune system.

Thank you for today, Dr. Zhang.

Just doing my duty.

This is Dr. Zhang Xiaohui from the Infectious Diseases Department.

Like me,

he is also a volunteer with our organization.

This is my student, Qiao Qingyu.

Hello.

Qingyu has some questions she would like to ask.

You two go ahead and talk.

Dr. Zhang,

if an infected person is diagnosed early

and takes their medication regularly during the early stage,

what could cause their condition

to worsen drastically

in a short time,

even resulting in death?

Generally,

in such cases, the patient's lifespan

can be significantly extended.

Sudden death is very unlikely.

This patient's death

might have other causes.

Are you saying it might not have been due to AIDS?

You're back.

I came back to get some clothes.

Are those dirty clothes in that bag?

Leave them here. I'll wash them for you.

You're brushing its fur?

Mm. Giving it a little grooming.

You take care of this dog

with more patience

than you ever had for me as a kid.

Do you know why?

Because it's cuter than you.

Tch.

I heard the mediation

for your medical dispute is scheduled for next week.

Mm. Don't worry about that.

Your job right now is to study hard

and pass

the language exam.

As if I care.

Do you regret it?

Regret what?

Treating that patient.

No.

If I have to face the same situation again,

I will still make the same decision.

Did you buy that outfit for the dog?

Of course.

Such a cute puppy.

Ruined by your poor fashion taste.

So ugly.

Hey, puppy, my dad says you're cuter than me.

Is that true?

Ew. You smell.

Give it to me.

Come here.

Mom, why aren't you guys home yet?

Qingyu, it's me.

Mom is in the hospital!

What?

You should probably take turns

watching over the patient tonight in case of any unexpected complications.

Dad, what happened?

Why did Mom suddenly fall ill?

The patient's vital signs are stable.

Her condition is under control.

This episode was triggered

by an overdose of paroxetine.

As her family, you must monitor her carefully,

especially with medication dosage.

What's paroxetine?

Why would she be taking paroxetine?

You don't know?

Paroxetine is an antidepressant.

She has depression.

I got you the medicine.

Take them on time.

Got it.

Don't let the back and shoulder pain come back.

Got it.

Depression...

Dad.

Did you know Mom was sick

all along?

That bottle of painkillers

is filled with paroxetine.

That's a medication for depression.

(Painkillers)

She always said her shoulder hurt.

That was a symptom caused by the depression.

Since when?

It started not long after Bei passed.

Right after the 15th day of the first lunar month.

You and Yu were still in Shunyun.

Your mom and I brought Bei's ashes back

to Nanqiao Village.

Beiyu,

do you hate me and your dad?

If I were you,

seeing your own parents

have more kids,

raise them at home,

and leave you with your grandparents,

that would mean

they didn't think you mattered at all,

right?

If you didn't matter,

then no matter what you said or did,

it wouldn't make a difference

to them.

Was that what you thought?

Go to sleep.

She's gone.

You can't keep doing this, Fanghao.

We have to go on.

We still have Qingyu and Yu.

We have to keep going.

Be strong.

Let's sleep.

Her grandparents refused to let her be buried in the ancestral tomb.

Your big brother and I

had to convince them

to let you guys do this.

But her grandfather had one condition.

He'd allow her to be buried in the tomb,

but there should be no gravestone.

That's a given.

Putting up a gravestone would just invite ridicule.

Say less.

Fanghao!

Fanghao!

Fanghao!

Fanghao!

Fanghao...

What are you doing out here

in the middle of the night?

Get up.

Come on.

You'll freeze out here.

Come on!

What is it?

- Don't do that. - I want to sleep.

Let me go!

Cut it out!

Bei's gone.

She's dead!

She's cold.

Let's go home, okay?

Let me rest...

That was when I sensed something was wrong.

After we returned to Shunyun,

I took her to the hospital.

Mrs. Qiao.

The doctor needs to speak with your husband.

Let me take you to get the medication.

Follow me.

Your wife

is currently experiencing mild depressive disorder.

(Psychiatry Clinic Room 1) Symptoms include low mood,

self-blame, slowed movements,

loss of interest,

and reduced energy.

Sometimes, it also manifests

as physical symptoms

such as sleep disorders, weight loss,

or body pain.

As her family,

it is vital that you monitor her medication schedule.

But even more important is to accept her condition

and emotions.

Be there for her.

Avoid criticizing her.

Don't trigger her.

Use encouragement and support.

Depression is an illness.

Understanding and companionship are essential.

Do you understand?

Yes.

I'll write down some things

to note.

Make sure you memorize them.

Your mother has her pride.

She doesn't want you two to worry.

So,

just pretend you don't know about this.

Hey, lad.

Is this your first time here?

Yes.

Are you here for sightseeing

or visiting relatives?

Neither.

I'm here to find someone.

By yourself?

Wow, young people these days are really something.

Are you sure the person you're looking for is here?

Sure you have the right address?

This is the place.

Just drop me off there.

Okay.

Thanks.

Take care of yourself, young man.

I will. Thanks.

Excuse me.

Who are you looking for?

I'd like to see this person.

Is this the right place?

He's over there.

I'll take you to him.

Thank you.

Come here.

Thanks.

My name is Ming Sheng.

I'm the son of Ming Qiuxin from Huanzhou People's Hospital.

(Huanzhou People's Mediation Committee for Medical Disputes)

The mediation panel and the patient's family have arrived.

What should I do?

We hope you can offer

a short apology

to the patient's family.

I've written out the suggested wording for the apology.

Please have a look.

With things escalating this far,

unless the patient's family voluntarily withdraws their complaint

and apologizes to us instead,

Dr. Ming is inevitably going to face consequences.

We want to minimize the damage.

Okay.

I understand.

It's almost time.

Let's go in.

All right.

Dr. Ming. Dr. Ming!

You're Tan Qianqian's husband.

Dr. Ming, I...

I'm so sorry.

No hospital in our county or Huanzhou

would accept my wife.

One after another, they all told us to go home and wait it out.

Only you were willing to take the risk for us

and give us hope.

Before the surgery, my wife told me,

no matter whether she lived or died,

you would always be our benefactor.

After she passed,

I couldn't pay the medical bills.

I was so ashamed I could not face anyone.

I ran off to another city to work,

hoping to repay the debt sooner.

I...

I never expected my family

would do such a thing.

I may not be well-educated,

but even I know

that there's no such thing as repaying kindness with betrayal.

Rest assured, Dr. Ming.

I'm here to withdraw the complaint.

I won't let you suffer any more injustice.

Your language teacher complained.

Said you haven't attended class for days in a row.

They're just teaching things

I already know.

I thought you ran off to look for the patient's family.

So you knew.

Thank you, Sheng.

Don't thank me.

I don't care for your thanks.

I still want to thank you.

How did you even find the place?

When you were little, once you ran away from home

after arguing with your grandfather.

You fell asleep right under this banyan tree.

I was the one who carried you back.

I always thought it was Grandpa.

Why didn't you ever tell me?

You were always a handful, even as a kid.

Always finding new ways to wear out the adults.

Oh, please.

You were barely ever home.

I barely even saw you.

When did I ever have the time to be a handful to you?

There was this one time. I had a full day of surgeries.

My back was killing me.

I just wanted to lie down.

I came home, pulled the blanket back,

and found the whole bed soaking wet with instant noodles.

I was furious.

I decided then and there.

No cartoons for a month for you.

You cried like the world

was ending.

Do you still remember that?

Of course.

You came home late that night.

I was worried you'd be hungry,

so I made the last cup of instant noodles

we had

and left it for you.

But even when I was about to fall asleep,

you still hadn't come back.

I didn't want the noodles to get cold,

so I tucked them under the blanket.

I was crying

not because I was throwing a tantrum,

but because I felt wronged.

You never

told me that.

Well, now you know.

Mm.

Now I know.

Did you hear?

That medical dispute involving Ming Sheng's dad?

Not only did the patient's family withdraw the complaint,

they even issued a public apology.

For real? That's a big 180 they did.

Qingyu, you're close to Ming Sheng.

Do you know anything about it?

We're not that close.

Oh, please. Even the blind can tell

Ming Sheng sees you as more than a regular classmate.

I'm surprised you aren't...

That I'm not upset?

I have an announcement.

I have a new goal now.

I want to focus on my studies.

Tch.

I bet that won't even last six months.

Qingyu, let's go to the library together.

Maybe next time. I have something to do.

"Maybe next time. I have something to do."

We'll go to the library.

(Huanzhou Association of STDs and AIDS Prevention and Control)

Qingyu, just in time.

I need your signature for this form. Documentation purposes.

Okay.

(Applicant Signature: Qiao Qingyu)

All done.

From now on,

you're officially a member of our association.

Welcome, Qiao Qingyu.

(Volunteer ID: Qiao Qingyu)

We're currently putting together

a display of our recent relief efforts.

The written section is already done.

These are some photos

from past volunteer activities.

Just pick the ones that match the content

and stick them on.

Got it.

I'll get busy.

(Thorough Examinations by the Doctors)

(Community-Wide Prevention and Control)

(Awareness Campaigns Among Youth)

When I saw

your name at school, I wondered

if you might be

Qiao Beiyu's sister.

Ms. Le Fan, you knew Qiao Beiyu?

We often did AIDS awareness campaigns through the association.

That was how I met Beiyu.

Whenever we were around,

she was always there.

Dr. Le Fan.

Beiyu, you're here.

Yes.

Sorry. I need to take this call.

She always worked hard with us,

helping others.

Until that day...

Hello?

Qiao Beiyu?

It's been a while. Did you miss me?

Same place tonight. I'll be waiting.

Dr. Le Fan.

I have to go.

Not long after, I heard something had happened to her.

I often wonder

if things would have been different

if I had called out to her back then.

Ms. Le Fan.

Do you know how Qiao Beiyu died?

You have no idea how sudden it all was.

Around noon,

Grandpa and Grandma called.

Said they wanted us to go back for a visit.

Said they understood that Mom and Dad had it tough.

We're still family.

Let the past be the past.

Ms. Qiao Qingyu.

I'm telling you this.

I'm done.

I'm not covering for you anymore.

You can't bribe me with allowance.

What you're offering is nowhere

near enough for the emotional damage.

Qiao Beiyu didn't die from illness.

She died by suicide.

♪Maybe♪

♪The more I care, the more I tread carefully♪

♪Counting the distance between us♪

♪Just one step away from reaching♪

♪The future♪

♪Time will unveil this mystery♪

♪Waiting is a silent promise♪

♪But one that never expires♪

♪Turns out, all my thoughts♪

♪Spell your name♪

♪The one and only stubbornness in my heart♪

♪From the very first glance♪

♪I started painting what our future would look like♪

♪That's when the dream began to feel real♪

♪Turns out♪

♪Your heart had a place for me too♪

♪Cradling the same story we both knew♪

♪Thankfully, we were naïve enough♪

♪And brave just in time♪

♪To make sure our moments weren't lost to time♪