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=Love Story in the 1970s=

=Episode 12=

(Jiangcheng No. 2 Guesthouse) I just want to go

on my parents' behalf, not as his sister.

I'm going to the washroom to wash up.

Don't you think we're kind of awkward?

We're married,

yet we sleep in separate rooms.

Isn't that

wasting money

and national resources?

If you're willing,

you can move into my room.

Why don't you move into

mine instead?

Because Jiangcheng is my hometown.

You came to Jiangcheng,

so naturally you should stay in my room.

Mine has a bathroom. It's more convenient.

I don't get up at night.

I'll leave the door open until 11 PM.

After that, I'm sleeping.

I'll leave my door open until 10:30 PM.

(Silence)

After that, I'm sleeping.

What are you so happy about?

Nothing.

The training program gave out a subsidy?

I haven't been a month.

It's not that fast.

Did you find money?

Other than money,

what else could possibly make you happy?

Getting into college.

My brother getting married.

What else?

And?

Forget it.

You don't need to think.

As long as I think of it.

What's it?

Can you wear a dress to work tomorrow?

I want to see.

I'm not wearing a dress.

It's too flashy.

You don't even work at the factory.

Why should I wear a dress?

Why do you even care?

I made your bed.

It's past 11 PM.

I'm sleeping.

My watch says there are still fifteen seconds left.

Your watch is wrong.

(Controlled Quality, Consistent Supply, Strong Management, High Productivity)

Fei Ni, when's your next night shift?

I'm still arranging it.

That's exhausting.

I don't like night shifts either.

Fei Ni.

- Fei Ni. - I'm leaving first.

Mm.

Hey.

You look pretty today.

- Your dress. - Fei Ni.

I...

Fang,

you look sharp today, too.

So handsome,

young lad.

Are you two going out for something fun

after work?

No.

Getting shy now?

Alright. I won't tease you.

Well, you two carry on.

I'm off to eat.

Who did you borrow those clothes from?

Look, the sleeves are short.

Is there any newspaper event?

Handsome, right?

Not bad.

Why are you here?

For free food.

Sorry,

this seat is taken.

Okay.

Why did you chase him off?

There are plenty of seats.

Someone's coming soon.

Who?

Dad, Mom.

Why are you here?

Ask your husband and Ting.

This is huge,

and these two kept it so secret.

I just found out this morning.

I didn't have time to prepare anything.

Your brother

can never hide anything.

He always shows it on his face.

But this time,

he kept it quiet for so long.

Here.

I saved this especially for you.

I was going to give it to you

when we visited your new house.

Since it's your wedding today.

Happy wedding.

Whose wedding?

Our wedding.

(To Serve the People)

- Ms. Xu. - Ms. Xu.

Ms. Xu.

- Ms. Xu. - Ms. Xu.

Comrades,

workers.

Quiet down, please.

Today,

I'm very honored

to have been invited

to serve as the host for the wedding of Fei Ni of our factory

and life-saving hero,

Fang Muyang.

With a warm round of applause,

let's welcome the newlyweds

to the stage.

- Excellent! - Excellent!

Go on.

Come on.

Good.

Fang Muyang

is well-known as a hero.

And Fei Ni

is an outstanding worker

of Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory.

Today,

under the attention of factory leaders

and the blessings of all coworkers,

they are now husband and wife.

On behalf of Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory,

I offer you our sincerest congratulations.

- Good! - Good!

Good!

Good!

Captain,

they're getting married.

Well done, Fei Ting.

Neat knife work.

When I was in the Great Northern Wilderness,

I had to cook for myself. That's how I picked it up.

Mr. Li,

thank you for all your hard work

for my sister's wedding.

Oh, come on. Don't be so polite.

I'm not the one who worked hard.

Your brother-in-law did.

He brought all these fish.

Your sister has keen eyes

for the right man.

Up next,

let's invite

the family members of Fei Ni and Fang Muyang

on stage.

- Good! - Good!

Now,

let's hear a few words

from Fei Ni's family.

You go.

Come on. You speak.

You speak.

Fine, I'll speak.

- Excellent! - Excellent!

Today

is a big day.

Fang Muyang

is not only a hero,

but also a man of refined character.

Hence,

I sincerely wish

both Fang Muyang and Fei Ni

to walk side by side

on the great path of socialism

and soon

give us

a successor to the socialist cause.

- Well said! - Well said!

Good!

As for Fang Muyang,

due to special circumstances,

his family couldn't attend in person.

But it's fine.

We're all his family.

Sorry,

we're late.

Who are they?

Never seen them before.

Yeah, who are they?

They're not from our factory.

You wouldn't want regrets

at your brother's wedding, right?

Hello, everyone.

I'm Fang Mujing,

Fang Muyang's sister.

This is

my husband, Qu Hua.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Fang Muyang's brother-in-law,

Qu Hua.

I'm a doctor.

I come from a military family.

My grandfather served in the Red Army,

and my father

fought in the Korean War.

That's good!

I'm very happy

and honored

to marry Fang Muyang's sister,

Fang Mujing.

I welcome Fei Ni

into our big family.

From now on,

our family

will work even harder

to contribute

to socialist construction.

Well said!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Now, Fang Muyang

has a few words to say.

Give him a round of applause.

Fei Ni.

I've always wanted to give you

a proper wedding,

so I could express

how happy I am to be your husband.

I hope today

becomes our best memory.

One of our best memories.

Fang,

isn't that missing something?

It's your wedding day.

A happy occasion.

We're eating this on a big day like this one?

At least give us some wedding candy.

Am I right?

- Even if there's no banquet, - Am I right?

to thank everyone

for coming today,

each table gets one braised fish.

Fei Ni and I are treating.

That's good!

Braised fish?

- Great! - The fish is here!

They're treating us to fish!

Come on, let's eat the fish.

Ni.

Ting.

That's huge.

Good.

The fish

tastes amazing.

Fei Ni.

Look how touched you are.

Say a few words.

Everyone, quiet.

Fei Ni is going to speak.

I...

I really didn't expect

Fang Muyang

to secretly prepare

braised fish...

No, I mean

the wedding.

Seeing my coworkers...

The fish is really good.

You enjoy the fish so much...

I'm really

happy.

I'm just too emotional.

Fang Muyang's really something.

He managed to get so many fish.

It's Fei Ni.

Look at Fang Muyang.

He's totally under her thumb.

I say, mind your own business.

As long as there's food, that's enough.

Captain,

why aren't you eating?

Yeah, Captain.

Eat.

Never eaten fish before?

Jeez.

Go on and eat.

Now I get

why they bought a bunk bed.

The newlyweds

just want to stick together all the time.

They even sleep all cuddled up.

Chief Wang,

what do you mean by a bunk bed?

When Fei Ni and Fang Muyang first moved in,

I thought

I'd go greet

the new neighbors.

Guess what?

They have

a bunk bed in the room.

What kind of newlyweds sleep like this?

They said

the top bunk was for storage

and the bottom bunk for sleeping.

The bottom bunk was small. They could actually fit in?

Young newlyweds have their ways.

They must be very in love.

(When our comrades encounter hardship,)

(we must deliver results, see the light,)

(and steel our courage.)

I'm exhausted today.

Get up.

I'm tired.

Can we talk tomorrow?

How much did the fish cost?

60.

Where did you get that much money?

I...

I took yours.

I just wanted to make you happy

and wanted your parents

to be proud

in front of your coworkers.

I planned to catch the fish myself,

but I really couldn't,

so I thought

I'd borrow your money.

I've planned it out.

The training program gives me fifteen yuan a month.

I'll have a formal job in two months.

Do you know what I saved that money for?

Fei Ni.

Don't follow me.

Thank you, Mr. Gao.

(Educated Youth Office)

Did Mr. Gao say yes?

No.

Then what are you thanking him for?

Mr. Gao encouraged me.

He said I did excellent work at the Educated Youth Station.

What's that even worth?

If you're so excellent, why won't he assign you a job?

Anyone can just heap on the praise.

- I'll talk to him. - Don't go.

Lin Mei,

there aren't many job openings now.

The leaders are in a tough spot.

And you're not?

You think for them,

but who's thinking for you?

So? The Educated Youth Office walks all over an honest man?

Lower your voice.

You went to the toughest place, worked in the farm for the longest,

and now they won't even assign you a job?

Why?

What's their problem?

Lin Mei,

don't be anxious.

I'm not.

You're not anxious. Why should I be?

I'm anxious. I am.

I know

you mean well.

I'm not doing this for you.

I'm doing it for myself.

I want to marry a man I love.

I want that man to live steadily,

smoothly.

Don't always think of others.

You should sometimes think of yourself too.

Yes,

socialist youth should dedicate themselves.

But it can't be only that.

Do you know what they say about

job placements for educated youths now?

If you've got connections, they value connections.

If you don't, they look at your temper.

Whoever makes the biggest fuss gets assigned first.

I know.

Sometimes I feel like

dating you

is like fighting a war.

First, you refused to come back.

Now you're finally back,

but you don't have a house.

Fei Ni did everything she could

to get assigned a place

and move out.

And you won't even fight for a job.

It feels as if I fought warlords, then the Japanese,

then the Nationalist reactionaries.

The whole Chinese people already stood up in pride,

and I still can't get married.

No, don't say that.

Lin Mei,

I promise

I'll find a job myself.

Where?

From who? Who's going to help you?

If you won't go make a fuss at the Educated Youth Office,

you'll be a social youth forever.

Fei Ting.

If you can't secure a job,

even if my mom agrees,

I won't marry you.

Lin Mei.

(Quotations from President Mao: The Chinese have ambition and ability.)

(We will catch up with and surpass the advanced world.)

Come, Tengda.

Eat some chicken.

(Wang Tengda)

No need to watch for Mr. Lin.

He suddenly switched shifts with a coworker.

But Lin Mei will be back soon.

Come on.

- Eat. - My sister will be right back.

Let's drink.

- Come on. - Let me toast you.

(Lin Song) Let me toast you.

I'll finish it.

Don't.

Lin Mei's back.

You're home.

- Come. - Come.

Let me introduce you.

This is my sister, Lin Mei.

She works at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

This is Wang Tengda.

He works at Transport Team Two.

Um...

Well.

Lin Mei, hello.

Wang Tengda, hello.

- Come on and have a seat. - Sit.

- Tengda. - Sit.

Sit.

His whole family works in the transport fleet.

His father's a leader there.

You two can have a good chat.

Tengda,

let me toast you.

Sure.

Tengda, eat the dishes.

Eat the dishes.

Tengda,

since we're making friends,

I want to talk about something personal.

Yes, of course.

- Friends should talk heart to heart. - Right.

Be sincere to each other.

Come on.

Drink it.

Look, my boyfriend

is such a blockhead.

I can't understand.

Drink less.

You...

You're talking nonsense.

No boyfriend.

She doesn't have a boyfriend. Well, you see.

No.

Look, you people with connections

all get assigned to good jobs.

My boyfriend

is very capable,

but he can't get a good job.

Is that fair?

Well,

Mrs. Lin,

Lin Song.

I just remembered

there's something at the fleet tonight.

I should

get going.

Don't go.

- Tengda, don't go. - Tengda.

- Tengda. - Not drinking anymore?

About the job...

Mom, look at what she's done.

Tengda!

Tengda!

All you know is drink.

Stop drinking. Jeez.

What's wrong?

Didn't you tell me to make friends with him?

I told him my troubles.

I've never told anyone except Fei Ni.

I was sincere.

You!

How did I give birth to someone like you?

Stop eating.

Stop eating!

How can you even eat?

Where did you go?

I know you saved that money for college.

I'm sorry.

I won't do that again.

Please forgive me.

You haven't changed at all.

Fine, I accept it.

I'm the one who insisted on this marriage.

I'm the one who took half this house.

It's all me.

It's okay.

Money can be earned again.

I've got plenty of time, anyway.

I can't go to college this year, anyway.

(I can't marry you.)

(There are many things that can't be changed.)

Maybe we were never

meant to be.

How can people from different backgrounds

fall in love?

(Did you accept my proposal because you love me?)

(Didn't you just want to escape)

(your family?)

(How much of your desperation is actually love?)

Who is it?

It's not 10 PM.

I thought it over

and checked out.

There's no point in wasting the national resources.

Can you stop reading

and look at your husband?

(Fang Mujing,)

(will you marry me?)

(What a small world.)

(Yeah.)

I'm her husband.

(Marriage Certificate) Can I interfere now?

(I'm very happy)

(and honored)

(to marry Fang Muyang's sister,)

(Fang Mujing.)

Qu Hua,

can two people from different backgrounds

fall in love?

Why not?

Have a bite.

It just came out of the pot.

I used to have no one to worry about but myself.

I never thought about tomorrow.

I always felt there was nothing wrong

with living like that.

So I naturally assumed

everyone should live that way.

My world used to have only me in it.

No one else.

But now I have you.

I have a family.

From now on,

I can't keep acting recklessly.

And I shouldn't use my way of thinking

to replace yours.

Fei Ni.

I formally apologize.

I held a wedding

without discussing it with you.

I used your money without your permission.

I was wrong.

Please forgive me this once.

Fang Muyang.

I know.

I know your intention was good.

But what you did

isn't what I wanted.

Next time you do something like this,

can you talk to me first?

Compared to surprises,

I'm more afraid of shocks.

I promise you.

From now on, I'll listen to you

about everything.

Really?

Then I punish you

for holding paper boxes with me for three months.

Sure.

Can you teach me how to crochet these mesh bags?

Have you eaten?

Get a pair of chopsticks. We'll eat together.

From now on, leave the job

like pasting the boxes

to me.

Eat this.

Send these to Ms. Ma at the printing factory,

then hurry to your training program.

Don't worry.

I can pedal a tricycle just like a bike.

We rented this tricycle.

Remember to give Ms. Ma 0.1 yuan.

You can't earn a few cents folding all night.

Don't rent the tricycle next time.

I'll carry it back on my bike.

Look at you.

You've learned to save money.

That's because of your good teaching.

Fang Muyang.

Mujing.

Hua.

Mujing, Hua,

want to come upstairs?

No. I have to head back to Jiangnan this afternoon.

Just came to see you before leaving.

Brown sugar cakes.

You're the best.

She said your head injury

hasn't fully healed.

If you need anything, come to Jiangnan.

I'll examine you properly.

No thanks.

I'm fine.

I was pretending.

I was afraid once I got better,

Fei Ni wouldn't take care of me anymore.

He confessed the night we registered.

Mujing was right.

She said you were clever

and mischievous as a child.

She's pretty objective.

Fei Ni,

take this money

and buy yourselves something nice.

Just a little something

from me as your sister.

Mujing,

we can't take this.

We'll figure out the furniture ourselves.

- I'm working... - Thank you.

- Fang Muyang. - That's a great help.

You don't know my sister.

She won't change it once she has made up her mind.

Dear,

keep the money.

Thank you, Mujing.

I should go now.

We need to catch the train.

Sure.

If anything comes up, come to Jiangnan to find me.

OK, Hua.

We're leaving.

I'm leaving, too.

Keep the money.

I know.

Don't forget the 0.1 yuan for Ms. Ma.

Be careful.

Fei Ni, you haven't gone to work yet?

I'm going back to grab my bag.

Chief Wang,

are you heading to work?

Good morning, Fei Ni.

Wait for me.

Let's go together.

I'm not riding my bike.

I'm taking the bus.

My tire blew out.

Give me a second.

We'll take the bus together.

Sure.

Let's go.

Here's your stop.

(Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory)

Chief Wang,

I heard Ms. Chen from the Publicity Division is retiring soon.

Who's taking over?

Her two kids,

one joined the army,

the other took her husband's job at the restaurant.

Once she leaves,

the post will be vacant.

It's heavy work in the Publicity Division.

She's going off to enjoy retirement.

I still have to figure out who'll replace her.

What are the recruitment requirements?

Nothing special.

We open recruitment to everyone.

They must be patriotic

and love the people.

The "Black Five Categories" won't pass. [*Classifications of political identity and social status]

Ms. Xu wouldn't approve.

Chief Wang,

my brother was very active when he was at the farm.

He's honest

and hardworking.

Do you think he would qualify?

It's not impossible.

But Fei Ni,

someone from the Light Industry Bureau

already asked me to keep an eye out.

They wanted to recommend a relative.

They even promised

they could get me a television coupon.

You know

my husband has been wanting a telly.

We've almost saved enough money.

We just need the coupon.

But in my heart,

I still prefer to keep this position

for a family member of our fellow coworkers.

After all, we're our own people.

So I never agreed.

Chief Wang,

how about this?

Ms. Chen retires next month.

Give me some time.

I'll think of something.

I'll try

to get you a television coupon.

Don't say it like that.

I didn't ask you for one.

Of course not.

I'm doing this for my brother.

Well,

then it's settled.

But hurry.

A lot of people are eyeing this spot.

Understood.

(Jiangcheng Educated Youth Office)

We've reviewed

your situation.

Go home and wait for the news.

Thank you, Mr. Gao.

Fei Ting,

didn't I tell you

not to rush

the job matter?

Yes, Mr. Gao.

I'm not rushing.

I can wait.

But you can't wait here like this.

It doesn't look good.

Fei Ting,

you're a senior.

You should set an example.

You can't hang around here.

Mr. Gao,

I know the office isn't having it easy either.

But I don't have anything to do.

How about this?

If there's any work

at the office

that I can help with,

I'm willing.

Uh...

You mean

any job?

Yes.

There is one place

you could try.

Where?

(Jiancheng City Milk Station)

What's going on?

I'm happy.

What happened?

Payday's coming up.

Of course I'm happy.

Look.

Does it have a bigger size

in the town commune?

Yes.

You're not even fat. There must be one.

I don't wear that big.

No problem.

Young lad,

push the brush all the way in,

so you reach the corners.

Show me.

That's right.

Young lad, you're sharp.

Do you have a girlfriend?

What's your name?

How old are you?

I have a niece. She's twenty.

She's single.

My name is Fei Ting.

I've had a girlfriend for three years.

We're preparing to get married.

What a shame.

Fei,

if you meet

any good young man,

remember to tell me.

Tell you

or your niece?

My bad.

It's my niece.

Fei,

Ms. Sun has taken a liking to you.

Look at her. Don't tease him.

You know what, Fei?

When Ms. Sun was young,

she was truly a beauty.

Look at her big eyes,

red lips, and high nose bridge.

Right?

I was very pretty

when I was young.

(Women)

Gao Hua, can I get my soap back?

Ms. Liu,

your skin is flawless.

If I didn't know better,

I'd think you were only in your twenties.

Fei Ni,

since you got married,

you've become quite the smooth talker.

I'm telling the truth.

Ms. Liu,

I heard your younger brother works at the Commerce Bureau.

Yes.

He was just assigned there.

Why?

Could he get a television coupon?

♪After the laughter, I think of you♪

♪After the storm, I think of you♪

♪In the little courtyard, there you are dancing♪

♪That earnest you, smiling so innocently♪

♪In spring, I stay by your side♪

♪When summer comes, I watch over you♪

♪In the light of dawn, you belong to me♪

♪At the edge of the world, I will still hold you tight♪

♪There is a small place♪

♪Where they carry big dreams♪

♪Every lovely face♪

♪Shines brightly in the heart♪

♪Even when we collide, we hold our course♪

♪Even when we stumble, we keep our resolve♪

♪My you, walking toward the distance♪

♪Please carry our dreams and let them soar♪