Original subtitles

♪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 Qiang Yu's work, Reborn]

Qiao Beiyu didn't die of the disease.

She committed suicide.

She found out about her illness early

and had taken medication regularly.

She could have lived a long life.

Someone published

her condition and personal information

online.

Hello?

Hello? Beiyu?

Who is this?

Is this Qiao Beiyu?

Hello?

Who is this?

Is this Qiao Beiyu's phone number?

You called the wrong number.

I didn't expect to get through.

Stop calling.

Can you stop calling?

Get Beiyu to answer the phone.

Why did she get sick?

What else do you want?

I beg of you.

I beg of you.

Stop calling, okay?

You're a monster.

Since then on,

she received text messages

and phone calls day and night.

First, hooligans harassed her.

Then, self-righteous strangers,

who felt superior,

joined in the humiliation

and belittlement.

She dropped out of Huanzhou Art School.

She eventually left the hospital

on the Chinese New Year's Eve.

Bei.

[Episode 19]

[Beiyu's DV]

She...

She was so timid. Why would she...?

Maybe living

scares Qiao Beiyu more than death.

Now I understand why our parents think

that settling it peacefully

and hiding the truth

is the best way to protect us.

It's because words

really can kill people.

It killed Qiao Beiyu

in front of Mom and Dad.

I must find the one

who spread the rumor.

They are the final blow

that destroyed Beiyu.

Everyone.

I have something to say

before school is dismissed.

The NCEE is the day after tomorrow.

Our school is a testing center,

so everyone must

keep the classroom clean before leaving.

Is that clear?

- Yes.

- Yes.

Take home the clutter

in your drawers

or throw it away.

Also,

Get rid of all the notes

on your table.

Sir, what notes?

Don't wrongly accuse us.

Ye Zilin.

Do you think I didn't see

the chemical formulas

on your table?

I didn't say anything

because I was trying to go easy on you.

Anyway,

clean your tables.

Class Monitor,

check the tables after that.

Yes, sir.

Qingyu.

Here are the key points of NCEE

that I've summarized.

Are they all for me?

Take it.

I'm taking NCEE the day after tomorrow.

I don't need them anymore.

Take your time to go through them.

Thank you.

Qingyu.

I decided to treat my dad.

I borrowed money from my aunts

and wrote an IOU.

The total is 200 thousand yuan.

Have you thought it through?

Yeah.

I didn't do it

because of the rumors.

It's because I realize

I love my dad.

I want to save him.

I don't want to regret it.

Will your mom

approve you borrowing money

to treat your dad?

I think my mom

isn't worried about the money.

She just doesn't want it

to drag me down.

If she was sick,

she would also give up treatment.

Qingyu.

I have always envied you and Ming Sheng.

You have the courage

to challenge the world

and the responsibility

to face the consequences.

From now on,

I also want

to be brave and responsible.

Mom.

Hey.

Mom, what happened to your foot?

Nothing. I just sprained it.

Qingyu.

Your mom came to the hospital

to visit mine.

She told my mom about the past

to comfort her.

She said she nearly jumped out

of the hospital window

after your sister died.

It's just a minor sprain.

Fortunately,

the two nurses passing by stopped her.

Come on.

Come on.

Let me do it.

You can't...

Can you carry me?

I'm all grown up.

Sure.

There are a lot of cars.

She also said

if it wasn't for you and your brother,

she would have died

with Qiao Beiyu long ago.

Sit tight.

Be careful. There are a lot of cars.

Qingyu.

I think you may have

misunderstood your mom.

I think your mom

loves your sister very much.

Sometimes, parents' love

runs deep and unspoken.

Do your homework right after dinner.

You don't need to do the dishes.

Just put them in the sink.

I'll clean up when I get back at night.

Mom, you've said it many times.

Ah.

I'm heading back to the shop.

Keys.

They're here.

Oh.

Mom, you don't need

to send me food anymore.

I can cook.

And I don't need rides

to and from school either.

If you're worried,

just call

to check if I'm home on time.

I was ignorant before,

but I won't let you worry anymore.

[Qiao's Handmade Noodle House]

I think what Qing said makes sense.

The restaurant is busy,

and you're still doing

the school drop-offs and pick-ups?

That's a lot.

Yeah, Aunt Fanghao.

It's been a while

since Jinrui's incident.

Qing has learned her lesson.

Didn't you say she improved

on her midterm exam?

Hello? Qiao's Noodle House.

I got a call from hometown

saying Grandpa fell

while going to the bathroom

in the middle of the night.

He can't even stand up.

They could use some help now.

So your mom is going back to help.

Mom is still sick.

How can you let one patient

take care of another?

Who's sick?

I'm not sick.

I put the money in the small bag.

Wasn't it agreed

that Grandpa and Grandma's old house

belonged to Uncle Haisheng and the rest?

Uncle Haisheng will take care of them.

We and Uncle Jiangsheng

will take care of the expenses.

Why are we doing everything now?

There are some things

you kids don't understand.

How can we

be so particular with our family?

If you want to be specific,

you made such a fuss

that Jinrui lost his job.

Frankly speaking, we owe it to them.

I just think

it's a little inappropriate

if you don't go back.

Besides, Grandpa and Grandma also said

they feel sorry for us.

We're a family.

We're related by blood after all.

Our family root lies in Nanqiao.

Your dad and I will have to settle there

when we're old.

Besides, your sister is there.

You're free now.

No one will

watch you so closely anymore.

Do you think

Nanqiao Village is like a long rope,

always pulling us back

no matter how far

we go?

The harder we try to escape,

the more foolish we seem.

I think

I get it now.

[Qiao's Handmade Noodle House]

I want to add some vinegar.

Let me add it.

- Sure.

- Hmm.

Here, add some too.

Try a different flavor.

Yes.

Have some.

I'll have some.

Qingyu, your mom

has been back in your hometown

for over two months.

Why is she not back yet?

My grandpa's condition remains unstable.

She can't leave.

That's why the elderly

are most afraid of falling.

Have you heard?

Wang passed away last night.

Which Wang?

Wang Mumu's father,

from our neighborhood.

We should cherish our lives

and prioritize our health.

Clean sheets and quilts

are in my room's cupboard.

Unplug the electric mosquito coil

when you wake up in the morning.

Otherwise, it's too dangerous.

Also,

don't set the air conditioning too low.

25 or 26 degrees is fine.

Setting it too low wastes electricity.

Got it, Mom.

I'm hanging up.

Are you done?

Qingyu.

You seem a lot calmer lately,

and you've been extremely patient

and caring to Mom.

Are you an impostor?

What do you think?

It tastes just the same.

When I was little,

my dad would buy me a bottle of this

when he picked me up from school.

My mom wouldn't let me have it.

I only went home after drinking it up.

It's a little secret between me and Dad.

Mom doesn't know about it.

These few days,

I've been going

between the hospital, funeral parlor,

and cemetery.

I just realized

that there are so many things to do

after someone dies.

I went to the police station to cancel

my dad's household registration.

My mom and I

are the only ones

on the household register.

When I was packing last night,

I found out

that my dad had kept the birthday cards

I made for him

when I was a child.

There are seven in total,

from when I was three to nine years old.

Later,

Dad's business failed.

My family's life changed forever.

I looked at the cards and thought

it would be nice

if I could go back to my childhood.

Oh, right.

I forgot to tell you

that I was admitted

to Yanbei University.

Congratulations.

I'm taking my mom to Beining.

I still have some left

from the money I borrowed

to treat my dad's illness.

My aunts said

I don't need to pay them back.

They asked me

to take the money to Beining

and settle down with Mom.

Will you come back?

I don't know.

I have no home in Huanzhou anymore.

What if I miss you?

You can give me a phone call

or write me a letter.

When you graduate,

you can come to Beining to visit me.

I won't forget you.

Neither will you.

I promise.

Qingyu.

I have always admired Ming Sheng.

When I advised you

not to accept Ming Sheng,

I actually had selfish motives.

I know.

Do you?

I'll get off work first.

Thank you.

Bye.

Hong.

I'm getting off work.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

Oh, right.

Wang.

The elderly in Bed Six

has been unsupervised.

Ask the caretaker station

when they can send someone over.

Okay.

Sorry to trouble you.

Yanqiu.

Waiting on your dad again?

Hmm.

I remember

your language class offers housing.

So why have you been coming

to the hospital every day?

It's because my dad

is the only one at home.

I'm showing my care

to this old man living alone.

Has Yanqiu left?

She seems to have just left.

Ma'am.

Are you introducing someone

to Yanqiu again?

Yeah.

I told her to wait for me.

Madam Zhang.

Ming Sheng.

Did you see Yanqiu?

No.

She bolts whenever I mention

setting her up.

Madam Zhang.

Are these the men

you picked for Yanqiu?

Yeah.

Look.

This one is a top-tier university grad

and civil servant.

So charming and exceptional.

A civil servant?

Yeah.

And this one. Look.

Though he's not so well-educated,

he comes from a family

that was relocated.

They received multiple houses

in compensation.

This one is good-looking.

Is he rich?

And this one.

His parents are university lecturers.

Their family

will get along very well.

Right?

Yes.

And there's...

There's more?

Why am I talking about all this

to someone your age?

I'll find Yanqiu.

Sure.

Madam Zhang, bye.

Bye.

Is she gone?

I was scared to death.

Our head nurse is so terrifying.

Let's go.

Yanqiu.

Why aren't you considering them?

Those men were quite good.

I would be tempted if it were me.

Do you want me to beat you up?

But be honest,

did you refuse to go on blind dates

because you already

have someone you like?

You really do?

Work hard

and get a boyfriend, then.

Love isn't something

one person alone can decide.

You'll get it when you grow up.

Dad.

Hmm?

Why are you here?

Had your meal?

Yes.

I just ran into Madam Zhang

introducing Yanqiu to blind dates.

You have to admit

those guys are pretty impressive.

I think Yanqiu should be interested.

I didn't realize you were so nosy.

How am I nosy?

I'm worried.

Yanqiu is gentle, kind,

and considerate.

What if she is deceived

by those guys?

Are you talking about Fang Yanqiu

whom I know?

Don't change the subject.

Let me ask you.

If Yanqiu really falls for someone else,

what will you do?

If she really has someone she likes,

she will have my blessing.

[Invitation,

Huanzhou, Jiangnan Province]

Huanzhou

Advanced Medical Worker Award Ceremony.

Dad, I'm coming with you.

Here.

It's freshly fried.

Add as much of this as you want.

Hmm.

Oh, that's a lot.

Oh.

Although Shunyun people

can handle spicy food,

you and Bei

are the only ones in our family

who add sugar to chili oil.

And every time...

Just eat.

Dad.

Do you regret sending Qiao Beiyu

back to Nanqiao Village?

We did her wrong.

Go home and do your homework

after you finish eating.

Or your mom is going to call.

[Huanzhou

Advanced Medical Worker Award Ceremony]

Dr. Ming.

Hello.

Why haven't you gone in?

Oh, I'm waiting for my son.

Alright, see you later.

Okay.

Where's Ming Sheng?

Ming Sheng asked me to come,

saying he needs help.

What are you up to?

Matchmaking.

You...

What are you doing?

Come on.

Is your relationship with Yanqiu

really as secret

as you think?

We've broken up.

I know,

but I can tell you still have feelings

for each other.

Dad, you've sacrificed enough

for your career and for me.

It's time

to be honest about your feelings

and find your happiness.

Most importantly,

neither I nor Yanqiu

need your self-righteous self-sacrifice.

Only when you are happy

will those around you be happy.

Got it?

Yeah, okay.

Give the phone to Yanqiu.

I have something to tell her.

Huh?

Hurry.

Okay.

Hello?

Hello? Yanqiu.

I'll leave my reserved

yet passionate dad to you.

Also,

I won't call you by your name anymore.

I'll call you Ms. Fang

so as not to confuse your seniority.

Hey.

I'm hanging up.

Since you're here,

how about you go in with me?

No.

Those inside are all our colleagues.

We see each other all the time.

Besides, they will misunderstand us

if we go in together.

Dr. Ming, please come in.

[Huanzhou Association

of STDs and AIDS Prevention and Control]

Ms. Le Fan, you wanted to see me?

A few days ago, I was sorting out files

at the association

and found Beiyu's DV.

It concerns her privacy,

and I shouldn't be telling you about it.

But having given it a thought,

I decided to give it to you.

My name is Qiao Beiyu.

I'm 22 years old.

I'm HIV-positive.

I heard

that when I was born,

my grandparents

who were waiting outside the ward

returned to Nanqiao Village

without even looking at me

after they found out I was a girl.

Now that I think about it,

maybe I was destined

to disappoint my family

from that moment on.

[Qiao's Handmade Noodle House]

Let's tie your hair up.

Okay.

Okay, don't move.

Your hair is tied up now.

Oh, how beautiful.

Let's tie your hair up.

I lived with my parents

in Shunyun County

until I was six years old.

We didn't have much money,

but as an only child,

I had all my parents' love.

That was

the most carefree time of my life.

Later, Qing was born.

She's also a girl.

My grandparents were afraid

my parents couldn't take care of me,

so they took me back to Nanqiao Village.

Mom!

Mom!

You're coming with your grandma.

There, there.

Don't worry.

Here, come with me.

You're coming with your grandma.

Let's go.

Mom, I don't want to leave!

There, there.

Mom, I don't want to leave!

Let's go.

Mom!

The adults said

I could go back to my parents

once my brother was born.

Throw it.

Where did it go?

I waited.

My younger brother, Yu,

was finally born.

Where did it go?

But my parents didn't

fulfill their promise.

I'm a burden.

I'm not needed.

Except Jinrui.

Do it.

No.

Light it yourself.

Fine, I'll light it.

Wow.

It's so beautiful.

Jinrui.

Bei.

Why are you back here?

I came back for vacation.

What happened to you?

I accidentally injured myself

when cleaning the house just now.

Let me see.

Hey.

Let me see.

I'll help you apply the medicine.

Does it hurt?

No.

I don't know when it started.

All I know

is that Jinrui was my only salvation

in Nanqiao Village.

He was the one closest to me.

Jinrui.

Have you given any thought

to applying for graduate school?

I'll think about it.

You should.

There are two years left.

You can decide on a major later.

By the way, Bei,

after you graduate from art school,

find a job in an art troupe.

Bei's beautiful.

An art troupe will be a good choice.

We're not related by blood,

so I thought

we could love each other

and be together forever.

Hmm, this tastes amazing.

Have some more.

How sad that dreams must always end.

Jinrui left me

and didn't even glance back.

But I don't blame him,

because I know this is my fate.

I don't deserve to be loved.

Sweetheart, are you alone?

Come on, let's grab a bite.

No, thanks.

It's a lonely night, isn't it?

Who are you? What are you trying to do?

Let's get some late-night food.

No, I said no.

Who are you?

You're quite bold.

How dare you cause trouble here?

Scram!

Are you okay, miss?

I'm okay.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

What's wrong? Did you lose something?

Yes, I think I left my phone in there.

You left it inside?

Yeah.

No worries.

I'll clear the area

and find your phone for you later.

We'll find it.

Did that punk hurt you?

You can't blame him.

You're indeed quite beautiful.

Don't be scared. Let's go.

Let's go find your phone.

Come on. Don't be scared.

That's how it is with people.

The more you want something,

the harder it is to get it.

The less likely you can get it,

the more you want it.

I couldn't figure it out.

What are you doing?

I've made it clear to you.

We've broken up!

I felt like I was stuck in a loop.

I couldn't see any hope.

When I got sick,

I still couldn't figure it out.

When did they say it was appendicitis

when I was hospitalized?

How come I was infected because of him?

I didn't tell anyone.

I was alone and confused

in the hospital.

I thought

that I might as well just die.

But later the school found out

and encouraged me,

which helped me to pull myself together.

Later on,

Mom and Dad found out.

Mom, don't touch me.

Silly girl.

♪If the flowing water could turn back♪

♪Please take me away♪

♪If the flowing water could accept it♪

♪There would be no more worries♪

♪Someone envies you♪

♪For flowing freely♪

♪I want to be like you♪

♪Going wherever I want♪

Mom and Dad closed the noodle house

and left Qing and Yu in Shunyun,

so they could focus entirely on me.

♪If the flowing water were me♪

This is too old-fashioned.

♪It would cry too♪

How much is it?

A hundred yuan.

A hundred yuan for a scarf.

Does it look good? Isn't it too red?

No, it's warm.

You...

Will 80 yuan do?

No, 100 yuan.

You're quite insistent.

It looks good.

Fine.

It looks good, Mom.

It sure does.

Yeah.

Have you paid for it?

Yes.

Well...

It looks good.

Let's go.

How much is it?

Oh, don't worry about it.

Don't worry about it.

♪Someone envies you♪

Sometimes I think being sick

isn't entirely a bad thing.

♪I want to be like you♪

Being in the hospital made me realize

how much love surrounds me.

Mom and Dad's love for me

is just like their love for Qing and Yu.

Have another bite.

♪If the flowing water were me♪

Watch your hair.

♪It would cry too♪

It's yummy.

Mom.

♪If I were the flowing water♪

You've got a lot more gray hair.

♪I wouldn't look back♪

Here, have another sip.

Have the orange

after you finish the soup.

Dr. Le Fan said

I can share this video

with my loved ones

when I'm ready.

♪Someone envies you♪

I think that day

will come soon.

♪For flowing freely♪

♪I want to be like you♪

♪Going wherever I want♪

♪If the flowing water were me♪

♪It would cry too♪

♪If I were the flowing water♪

♪I wouldn't look back♪

[Acquired Immune

Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)]

[is a major public health issue.]

[Its pathogen

is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),]

[also known as AIDS virus.]

[China reported 1.29 million people

with HIV by the end of 2023.]

[China's STD and AIDS

Prevention and Control Association]

[actively promotes knowledge

of prevention and self-protection.]

[Let's protect the rights

of those infected and their families,]

[and create a society

free of discrimination.]

♪Perhaps♪

♪The more we care,

the more careful we become♪

♪Counting the distance

that separates us♪

♪A single step,

and we'd be closer still♪

♪In the future♪

♪Time will reveal this secret♪

♪Waiting is a silent promise♪

♪That never expires♪

♪Turns out that what's on my mind♪

♪Is your name♪

♪The only stubbornness in my heart♪

♪At first sight♪

♪The future has been determined♪

♪Dreams began to feel real♪

♪Turns out that what's on your mind♪

♪Is a place♪

♪Where the same story is held dear♪

♪Fortunately, I'm not sensible enough♪

♪Courage wasn't late too♪

♪Only then does time not betray

our acquaintance♪