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[The Inner Eye] [EP17]

This first toast

I'll first offer it to

Cheng Feng's leaders.

Thank you

for helping us harvest the wheat.

From now on, please come visit often.

Thank you so much.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Bingbing,

over these years,

all the goodness you've shown our Cheng family

Grandpa has seen it all.

For Cheng Qiang to have such a wonderful wife like you

is his great fortune.

This cup

I toast to you.

Consider it as an apology

on his behalf.

Bottoms up.

Grandpa, this cup of wine

I'll drink for my wife.

Honey,

all the faults

are mine.

Today in front of Grandpa,

Feng,

and both leaders here,

I apologize to you.

You can punish me in any way.

Alright?

Bingbing, my brother sometimes

can be a bit impulsive.

But

if he does anything wrong

in the future,

tell me and I'll deal with him.

You've just come back,

should spend good time with Grandpa.

Don't worry about our matters.

Right, you just stay with Grandpa.

Honey, let's go home.

We'll live a good life.

Alright?

Our business

won't be discussed here.

Fine.

Take your time and enjoy the meal.

I'm tired.

You should get some rest.

Grandpa is getting on in years,

not in good health, so he tires easily.

Come on, let's continue eating.

Let's eat, please, our honored guests.

Try our family's sauerkraut fish.

It's our specialty dish.

And the braised dishes my wife made.

Here, both leaders, have a taste.

Alright, alright.

We'll help ourselves.

Delicious.

Honey,

Honey, wait a moment.

Honey

I said wait a damn moment!

Tell me

what did you say to that woman?

Before lunch, I saw

her follow you into the kitchen.

What did you talk about?

She's from the big city.

What could I possibly have to say to her?

Let go.

I'm warning you,

don't play any tricks.

You won't succeed in divorcing me.

If you dare divorce me,

I'll kill you and the child.

We all go down together.

Earlier you said your surname was…

Tang. Tang Yingying.

Your brother's mentor.

Attorney Tang

Attorney Tang,

What kind of law do you practice?

That's a bit hard to explain.

Just the kind who's

really capable.

Then, Attorney Tang,

you also know

my wife wants to divorce me.

Do you have any way

to make her change her mind?

Divorce?

Why?

Did you hit her?

No, how could that be? Attorney Tang?

Attorney Tang, don't joke about that.

My wife...

she runs a small factory and earned some money.

Lately

she's been at her factory every day

fooling around with a man.

Probably now that she has money,

her heart's grown wild, she looks down on me.

So recently

she's been constantly arguing to divorce me.

I just told you

I'm a very capable attorney.

So lying in front of me

will bring you consequences

far worse than just divorce.

Let me, let me, careful, Director.

Alright.

Thanks.

It's fine.

I'll close it, I'll close it.

It's okay, it's okay.

No need to hold me, no need.

Director Kang's physical condition

is truly worrying.

Hand not healed, now the waist is injured.

I'm fine.

What did the doctor say?

The doctor said it's fine,

just needs some res…

Rest for a couple of days.

How would you know?

What can the town hospital

possibly say?

They just repeat the same two lines.

Right, town doctors aren't reliable.

Don't touch me.

Okay, I won't touch.

I won't hold you back.

Return to the city whenever planned,

just return as scheduled.

I won't be a burden.

Okay? Stick to the original plan.

I think

we could stay a couple more days.

Of course, you needn't excessively

worry about me.

Cheng Feng.

Let me ask you something.

The injuries on your sister-in-law,

do you know how she got them?

No.

After graduation

I've mostly been in Shenzhen.

So family matters

I don't know much about.

What's wrong, Yingying?

Your brother says your sister-in-law is having an affair.

Is that true?

You mean my brother hit her?

It's Impossible.

My brother may love to drink

but he'd never hit anyone.

He cares deeply for my sister-in-law.

I think they just have misunderstandings.

Then those injuries on her

are hard to explain.

So you're saying you want to

stay longer because of

his sister-in-law's injuries,

not because of my injuries, right?

You should go inside and lie down,

nurse those kidneys of yours.

I'm fine.

Mr. Huang

The insecticide you improved this time

succeeded.

After adjusting the ratio

without harming the seedlings,

it can eliminate

aphids from nearly six families.

I'll take this sample

to the Agricultural Bureau experts

for discussion

and get an evaluation.

We might even

apply for a patent.

That's great!

What's wrong?

Got a cut.

Wait, I'll bandage it for you.

It's fine.

Sit down.

Give me your hand.

Qiang.

Why are you here so late?

Yeah.

It's so late,

why are you still here?

Don't you have a home?

Bingbing, let's go home.

-Let go! -Go home!

Let go of me!

Director, are you okay?

What are you doing?

Get lost!

Go home.

-Cheng Qiang. -Go home!

Cheng Qiang!

I was working overtime with Mr. Huang

discussing work.

Work? Mr. Huang.

Alright.

Qiang.

You want to work?

Calm down!

You want to work? Take this!

Cheng Qiang, what are you doing?

-Get lost! -Calm down!

Fire!

Fire!

Security, put out the fire!

Fire extinguisher! Hurry! |

[Caller ID: Sister-in-law]

[Incoming Call]

Hello?

Attorney Tang

Help me.

Hello? Niu Bingbing?

Is that you?

What's happening?

Where are you?

Bingbing?

Bingbing!

Who is it?

[Caller ID: Attorney Tang]

That attorney named Tang

Do you think she's some kind of goddess?

She can't save your worthless life.

Bitch.

Niu Bingbing is in trouble.

She just called me.

Your brother might be assaulting her.

Let's get to her place, now!

Cheng Feng, you know the way.

You drive.

Oh, you've grown a spine now.

You learned to call for help, huh?

Well.

Honey.

Are you thirsty?

Want some water?

Let me get you a glass of water.

Have you ever seen your brother hit someone?

Say something.

He did hit me when we were kids.

But it's normal to fight

between brothers

What about your sister-in-law?

I really don't know about that.

Later...

no matter what happens,

you stay behind me.

I'll protect you.

Don't charge ahead, okay?

Just worry about protecting yourself.

Enough talk.

Honey. Honey.

Come on, get up.

Honey.

Honey, drink some water.

Drink.

Honey. Honey!

Did I hurt you, honey?

Honey?

Say something, honey.

Did I hurt you?

I'm not human. I'm not human.

Not human.

Honey.

Honey, you know I love you.

Honey.

Those lawyers

are not here to help you.

They just want to tear us apart.

Honey.

I can't live without you.

I'd die if I lost you, honey.

Please, let me go.

Honey.

I know you're in pain.

Actually

I'm in even more pain than you are.

The reason I do this

is because I love you.

I love you.

How can you treat me like this

and not fear going to hell?

Even if I go to hell,

I'm taking you with me.

In this life, you only have one path.

And that's to be with me.

Name your price.

I'll agree to anything you say.

Just let me go.

I agree to any condition.

A hundred million.

Okay.

Liar.

Do you even have a hundred million?

Besides,

what would I do with money without you?

Give up on that idea.

In this life, alive, you're mine.

And dead

your soul will still be tangled with mine.

Just kill me.

Kill you?

Kill you!

Are you that eager to die?

I could never bear to.

I could never.

So you really want to die, huh?

You'd rather die

than be with me?

You called for help?

You called for help?!

Brother.

Niu Bingbing!

Get out!

What's all this noise in the middle of the night?

Niu Bingbing!

Help!

Cheng Qiang!

Niu Bingbing!

Help me!

Help!

Help!

Cheng Qiang!

Open the door, or I'm calling the police!

Cheng Qiang!

Move aside, I'll do it.

Niu Bingbing!

Bingbing!

Cheng Feng.

Why did you bring them here?

Get them out of my house!

Calm down!

Don't you realize

you're committing a crime?

Cheng Feng, get her out!

Get her to a hospital, now!

To the hospital!

Cheng Feng!

Your sister-in-law fell!

It's true!

Go, go!

Bingbing

Are you even human?!

Listen to me, Cheng Qiang.

We are all witnesses.

That's enough.

You can't run.

You'll pay for this.

Enough, enough!

Go, go, go! Save her! Move!

Doctor!

How's my sister-in-law?

And you are to her?

He's family.

We two are her friends.

and also lawyers.

Alright.

Let me explain her condition.

The patient suffered these injuries

including rib fractures from external force,

a concussion,

subarachnoid hemorrhage

and there are issues with her internal

organs.

Especially her kidneys.

Moreover...

Moreover what?

I noticed on her body

has many old bone injuries.

Would it be possible to tell me

who did this to her?

Her husband.

In the face of male strength,

even the strongest woman

is vulnerable.

You men...

Yes, we're guilty.

That's why we're trying to make amends.

You as a lawyer yourself

should know that

her injuries,

although they appear

on the surface of her body,

in reality,

the harm she's suffered

goes far beyond that.

Yes.

Her issues...

we will try our best to resolve.

Alright.

Thank you, Doctor.

Thank you.

Director. Mentor.

I'll go check on my sister-in-law.

[Inpatient Building]

[Inpatient Building]

You're awake.

Are you thirsty?

Let me get you some water.

Thank you.

The police will be here soon.

Once they arrive,

you just need to tell them truthfully

about all the harm you've suffered

over these years.

Who called the police?

I called them for you.

Why did you call them?

Who told you to call them?

This is my own business.

Then why did you call me

last night?

Weren't you

calling me for help?

Niu Bingbing, don't be afraid.

This is a hospital.

No one can hurt you here.

You have to trust the police.

Trust the law.

Attorney Tang.

The police and the law

can't save me.

It's over.

Are you Niu Bingbing?

Officers,

sorry to bother you.

Thanks for coming over here.

A quarrel is just a quarrel.

You can't just resort to violence.

Assaulting your wife

is against the law.

I'm sorry.

I know I was wrong.

I really do.

I got drunk and lost my temper then.

I'll do anything

if my wife forgives me.

Family disputes

can't be solved

with force.

When a couple lives together,

it's normal to have ups and downs.

You need to compromise

and be tolerant of each other.

Okay?

Okay.

Officers, rest assured.

My brother

is a lawyer in the big city.

I'll ask him

to mediate

between us.

Cheng Feng,

go upstairs and look after your sister-in-law.

I'm seeing the officers out.

Whether you get a divorce or not

is your family matter.

Just treat your wife

a lot better from now on.

Got you.

Okay. We're leaving.

Bey.

Take care.

Feng,

do you know your brother?

I thought I did,

once upon a time.

But now...

I don't really know him.

He's always the same.

Cry, snivel,

and beg for forgiveness with apology.

Claiming he drinks too much,

and loses his mind.

In the end, he just got a scolding,

and it seemed nothing had happened.

How long are you gonna put up with this?

Don' t wait until

it's too late and he kills you!

Attorney Tang,

have you ever lived in the country?

When I was a kid,

I'd visit my grandma in the country.

I was walking on the field at night,

without moon,

stars,

a single glimmer of light

and even a breeze.

The whole world

was like a huge stuffy jar.

It's endless.

There's no way to go.

Have you ever felt that way?

Attorney Tang,

I don't wanna keep going.

There's no way ahead at all.

I know.

In this world,

no one can truly understand others.

And I know how desperate you are.

You feel like

you're standing on that field

in the country again,

with nothing around you.

But if you trust the law...

Alright, let's put the law aside for now.

Do you trust me?

If you're willing to trust me,

Maybe I can help you

find a new way for yourself.

I'm asking you.

Why did you hit my sister-in-law?

Ask her yourself!

She's rarely home,

fooling around

with other men at the factory!

And she even wants a divorce.

Who the hell does she think she is?

Why does she look down on me?

[Who was she with?]

[On Call: Kang Jun]

[She's working at the factory for...]

[She's for you!]

[For your family!]

[So what?]

[It's her obligation!]

[She's my wife!]

[On Call: Tang Yingying] Everything of hers is mine!

Cheng Qiang, listen to me.

There's one thing

I have to make clear to you.

According to the law,

Freedom of marriage is a fundamental principle

of the marriage system.

It means

if Niu Bingbing

wants to end the marriage,

it's her right.

Understand?

You're talking about the law,

but I'm talking about love.

Your sister-in-law wants a divorce,

not me.

So,

can you two

do me a favor?

Persuade my wife not to leave me.

I don't want a divorce.

If she mentions divorce,

I'll hit her

every time she does!

What?

Are you crazy?

Do you think I won't turn you in?

Calm down.

Fine.

You wanna turn me in?

Go ahead! Do it!

When I get out of prison

in several years,

she's still your sister-in-law

and my wife.

[As long as I don't wanna]

[let her go,]

[she must be my wife!]

[And Feng,]

[you are my brother,]

[my own blood brother!]

[Which side are you on?]

Let me tell you.

I don't have a brother like you!

If you're even a man,

go apologize

to my sister-in-law right now.

Of course I will.

Look, I made

her favorite...

Then go do it!

[On Call: Tang Yingying] Say it.

Honey.

Honey.

You've been listening, haven't you?

[I know I was wrong.]

[Forgive me, please.]

[I even made you]

[your favorite Chicken Shredded Porridge.]

[I'll bring it up to you in a minute.]

You're the boss from now on.

I swear!

I won't drink anymore.

Whatever you say goes from now on.

If you wanna work,

I'll stay with you at the factory.

If you wanna buy a house in the city,

we'll go after you're out of the hospital.

[Oh, honey,]

[it's been a while]

[since we visited your parents.]

[When you get better,]

[we'll pick up the kids]

[from school]

[to go see them together.]

[They're getting on in years.]

[We have to live a good life]

[and take good care of them.]

[Right?]

[Don't make grandpa and Feng]

[worry about us.]

[We're not kids.]

[Darling,]

[just forgive me one last time,]

[please?]

Since you've said all this,

of course I will.

You heard what

your sister-in-law said.

Couples never

go to bed angry.

You still

have hope

for this man?

You think he'll change?

Forget it.

It's all for the kids.

Thank you, Attorney Tang

for caring about me.

I'm fine.

Don't worry.

I'm a little tired.

I hope

you won't

regret your decision.

Darling, the doctor said

it'll take two weeks for you to recover.

There's no need in such a hurry.

Alright, let's go home.

Home is for the best.

Babe,

I asked the boss for annual leave.

I can take good care of you at home.

It's sunny today.

How about wandering around

and buy some things before heading back?

I just wanna

go home.

Okay, let's go.

Go back home.

Here.

You really have forgiven me, haven't you?

Your brother and those two lawyers

are all good people.

They're leaving today.

They want us to be happy.

Of course.

Come on. Let's go home.

I'll cook you something nice.

Look at that toy the kid's playing with,

face-changing.

Do you know how Sichuan

face-changing originated?

It's said that in ancient times,

wild beasts roamed the land,

and the common people, out of fear,

painted terrifying patterns

on their faces like masks

to scare the beasts away.

What kind of heart

hides beneath a mask?

When a person is

truly desperate,

what lies beneath their mask?

A weeping face, or a smiling one?

I think if you've decided to leave,

don't overthink it.

I just can't forget it.

My mind's full of

that medical examination report.

Seventeen fractures,

in her shins and ribs.

All over her body,

there are multiple old fractures,

along with fresh fracture lines.

Internal bleeding.

What kind of marriage

could drive a woman

to such utter ruin that

there's not a square inch unhurt?

You once said a lawyer is like a bridge,

only ferrying those who wanna cross the river?

I just don't understand.

She reached out to me for help,

with such a strong will to live.

Why did she give up in the end?

Darling,

let's go home.

We'll live a good life.

Okay?

If you dare ask for a divorce,

I'll kill you and your kid.

Attorney Tang, I don't wanna keep going.

There's no way ahead at all.

Why did Niu Bingbing

suddenly forgive Cheng Qiang?

She had reached out

to me for help

and had escaped.

Why did she go back to him?

Why did she tell me

she had no way out?

Face-changing.

Cheng Feng!

When is Niu Bingbing being discharged?

Today.

Come on. Grab the luggage.

Let's go!

Darling,

It's too dark.

I'm turning on the light.

I made

your favorite Chongqing chicken.

The twice-cooked pork will be ready.

[I'll take this sample]

[to the experts at the Agriculture Bureau]

[for discussion,]

[get an evaluation,]

[and maybe we can even]

[apply for a patent.]

Honey, my bad.

I should have given more thought

to your injuries.

Dinner will be ready soon.

[Power Off]

[Caller ID: Cheng Feng]

Honey, dinner's ready.

Come eat.

Come on, let's eat!

Oh no, my brother's phone is off.

I can't get through to your sister-in-law either.

He wouldn't

hurt her again, would he?

I don't think your sister-in-law

is the one you need to worry about.

Shit!

What shit?

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

We have to stop.

The tire's flat. We need to change it.

How long will it take?

It's going to be a while.

Go get a taxi!

Get a taxi, hurry!

Get back in the car.

Get back in the car, now!

Time for dinner!

Honey, what are you looking for?

Let me help you.

I'm just tying up my hair.

Let me do it.

I'm okay.

Well.

Sit closer to my wife.

Come on, honey, eat.

Get the wine grandpa made.

Let's have a drink.

Okay, I'll get it right away.

Wine's here.

It's a rare today.

You thought of drinking with me.

Honey,

I'm so glad you forgive me.

I'll drink with you.

Wait a minute.

I'm hungry. Let's eat first.

Okay.

Honey,

your favorite Chongqing chicken.

Try it.

Is it good?

Honey,

I know you resent me.

Actually,

so do I.

I hate that I'm useless.

I can't give you and the kids

a good life.

But you should think about me, too.

I'm a man.

What do other people say about me?

They said my wife expanded

the factory business,

got big ambitions and looked down on me.

I have my pride, too!

I'm terrified of being looked down on,

especially by you.

Honey,

I was wrong.

I really know

I was wrong.

Let's never talk about

divorce ever again, okay?

You know I love you.

I can't live without you,

even for a single day.

Don't get a divorce.

I know you love me, too.

No one can separate us again.

Don't leave me, please.

Get the braised dishes from the fridge.

Add another dish.

Okay, I'll get it.

Taxi!

Jesus,

I'm afraid we won't make it on time.

It's not your fault.

We can't call the police

just based on our assumptions.

I got a taxi!

The dish is here.

Honey, I've made up my mind.

Let's sell the factory.

Aren't you developing

a new medicine now?

We'll sell that, too.

With the money,

we'll buy a big house in the county town.

Then we'll be close to our daughter

and your parents.

You won't have to

work hard anymore.

Just rest at home,

and I'll take care of you.

While we're still young,

maybe

we can have a second child.

Right?

Maybe I owed you

in my past life.

Like you said,

in this life,

the two of us are destined

to be tied to each other.

When I

pay off all my debts,

everything will be fine.

No one can separate us.

Yeah.

This is our fate.

We have to accept it.

You're right.

I accept it.