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♫ I wish I could wake up and have the morning breeze soothe my sorrows ♫

♫ I want to turn around and see the coldness melt away ♫

♫ I want to see your smiling face when I look up ♫

♫ How I wish you would show me your happiness and sorrow ♫

♫ I wish our hearts were going in the same direction ♫

♫ I want to be able to hold onto the warm feeling of your understanding along the way ♫

♫ I want to help you let go of the world so you can have your dreams back ♫

♫ I want you to know that love flows from the bottom of my heart ♫

♫ Life should always face the light ♫

♫ Embrace more hope after the disappointments ♫

♫ At the end of the night is sunshine ♫

♫ The happiness in my hands will bloom eventually ♫

[Based on the novel "The Bond"]

[The Bond] ♫ It will bloom eventually ♫

[Episode 13]

Thanks.

- Xiaolang. - Yes. - When will the in-laws arrive?

They got on the train early this morning, so they should be on the way.

I already wrote down the address for them.

Yicheng's friend is picking them up. They should be here soon.

They should be coming soon.

We'll wait.

- Come. - They are here. - They are here.

Come, come.

- Dad. - Dad.

- Mom. - Mom.

- Yicheng. - You worked hard.

It's fine.

- Thank you, Xiao Song. - No need to thank. You are too courteous.

- Let me take it. - Okay, okay.

The houses are so tall in the city. The roads—

are so wide, and so bright.

This is a great place.

I was wondering why Xiaolang came and didn't want to go home. Just look.

Mom and Dad, sit.

Father-in-Law.

- Mother-in-Law. - This is my Second Aunt.

That's my father.

How are you?

Father-in-Law, Mother-in-Law, sit, sit.

Sit, sit.

Sit.

- Was the journey tiring? - It's not too bad.

- Thanks. - Can you drink some wine?

Come, come.

Everyone, raise your wineglass.

My eldest son Yicheng is getting married today.

From now on, he is truly independent.

If his mother were still alive, she would be so happy.

Come, come. Everyone, have a drink, have a drink.

Here, congratulations.

Once the younger ones get married too, it would be so wonderful.

I'm hoping so.

Hurry and bring out the gifts to the kids.

It's for you.

Xiaolang, come look.

Your auntie embroidered for you. Look at the stiches. So even.

Look at the pretty colors.

I know, Mom.

It's pretty.

This is good. So festive.

It's very good.

In Nanjing, even if you are rich, you can't buy it.

Really? This is considered folk craft.

It's very rare.

I've always wanted to collect craftsmanship like this. Thank you, Mom and Dad.

That's right. Put this away carefully.

Pass it on. Let it be a legacy.

In the future, pass it on to my grandson,

and great-grandson.

- This is perfect. - That's true.

Uncle is exactly right.

This is an elegant object. It's very rare.

Yicheng, let me tell you. You must drink more today.

You rascal has so quickly reached your life's summit. Come.

- Come. - Let's all toaste the new couple.

Congratulations! Congratulations!

- Come, come. - Congratulations, congratulations.

Xiaolang, congratulations.

Dad, I originally thought

just the betrothal money was enough.

I didn't know I need to give another sum of money.

Yicheng, blame us for not telling you in advance.

This is why. When Xiaolang entered the university, we originally didn't agree.

But she promised us that, as long as we supported her to finish college,

when she eventually marries, not only that she wouldn't ask for a penny from us,

all the wedding gifts would come to us, and she even promised

that she will take care of her younger brother's wedding and new house.

This is the letter of promise that she wrote back then.

Take a look. It even has her signature and palm print.

Right now, our home is going through the new housing policy.

We don't have the money to buy it.

We can't buy it, then Xiaolang's younger brother cannot marry.

Therefore, if Xiaolang doesn't take care of it, who will?

It's her own younger brother.

- If you don't believe it, how about I tell her to come out and she can tell you. - No, no.

Also, Xiaolang's mother is a witness.

Maybe she's forgotten after such a long time, that's why she didn't tell you.

- I will— - Dad, no need. I believe you.

Alright, I'll take care of this matter.

Don't worry. But this is really not a small sum.

Give me some tme. Once I gather enough money, I will send it to you. Will this do?

Yes, yes. Good son-in-law.

Xiaolang really has good taste.

[Double Happiness]

Just the two of us now.

It's just the two of us finally.

Hurry, go take a look.

I'll fix it later.

This is so pretty.

Here, here.

[Double Happiness]

0 We even have a TV! - Of course.

Desk lamp.

There is another desk lamp. We can put a phone here.

Okay.

I'll turn this one.

Take off your clothes, then lie down.

Did you buy this painting?

This?

THe landlord left it.

At that time, I thought

if I took it away, it would be too empty.

So I kept it.

Then, these furnishings were all left by the landlord too?

That's right. The chest of drawers and the one outside are.

The one outside is too?

That's what I thought. How could such a stingy person buy these things?

- Who is stingy? - You.

My savings is only left with a tww-digit number.

So what it's a two-digit number.

There will be bread. We'll have everything.

Do you like this home?

If you don't like this painting, or those decor, the chests, I'll have them taken away.

- At the worst I'll just tell the landloard. - Tell him what? He gave them to us, so they are ours now.

They are free to us, why give them up?

They are good.

Know something? Don't you feel that

with these things here,

it feels that we have lived in this home for a long, long time?

I really like our home.

Do you like it?

For over 20 years,

I've always wondered,

when will I have a home that belongs to me?

I understand.

When we receive our salaries this month, let's buy a hot water heater.

I was thinking about it in the dorms,

I want to have a good bath.

Sure.

Let me tell you.

We had a lot of people in our household so when it came to taking a bath,

we had to let our dad go first.

My younger sister followed immediately after my dad.

At the time, in order to replace a few of the pipes used to discharge smoke,

I had a big fight with my dad.

Then let's buy the best one!

- The best one! - The best one!

I also want to buy speakers, so that we can listen to music at home.

Okay. Let me tell you.

Simei only listened to popular music.

At the time, in order to listen to music, she went all the way to Beijing to attend Fei Xiang's concert.

- Really? - Yeah.

I also like Fei Xiang.

You like him too?

His music is great and he's also really handsome.

Am I not handsome?

You're handsome.

♫ Even if time causes us to be free and flowing with the wind ♫

♫ With your light ♫

We're coming.

You're here? Come inside.

- Big Brother. - Let me help with that.

Thanks for your help today, Erqiang.

Go to the kitchen and place the things there.

Do I need to change my shoes, sister-in-law?

There's no need. Go inside.

There's no need. Have a seat.

Simei, your outfit today is so pretty.

It's simple and elegant, but also catches the eye. Look at you.

Sister-in-law, did you know ...

Our hotel has lessons on etiquette and outfit styling.

Where's your wedding photo? I want to see it.

It's in the album over there.

Don't laugh at me.

You even have a princess' crown.

He gave it to me.

Bro, you look great.

You really look like Leon Lai in this picture.

Right?

When I received it, I thought he resembled him too.

You like Leon Lai?

- I like this look. - Leon Lai has a kind of melancholy temperament.

Right?

He's not like him. He's too handsome.

Leon Lai is really too handsome.

Sister-in-law, I have a present for you.

I made this myself. Hopefully you're okay with that.

You made it yourself?

You crocheted this?

You're so good with your hands!

My older sister is very impressive. She can also crochet sweaters.

This is so pretty. Yicheng!

Look at this! Look what Sanli made.

Sanli has been good with her hands since she was young.

This is so pretty, Sanli.

- It's good that you like it. - I like it.

- Who's here? - I'm coming.

It's our cousins.

You're here. Come in.

Why are you carrying a gas tank?

- It's a congratulatory gift. - Give this to me.

- I said last time that I was going to gift you something you can make use of. - Thank you.

This is mine and Xingyu's wedding present to you.

- A rice cooker and this. - Thank you.

A water heater. They'll deliver it and install it for you.

You're too thoughtful.

You can bathe at home now. Bathe carefully and be careful not to burn your skin.

Don't worry. I have thick skin.

Come and have a seat inside.

I'll go help Erqiang.

No need to be so busy.

It's fine, it's fine. Come here.

- This is not appropriate. - You guys have a seat. It's fine, it's fine.

Be careful of your hands.

That's right. You did better than last time.

Let's do it together.

Am I too dumb?

No, you'll get better the more you do it.

Take it slow.

I'm so full.

Sister-in-law is great. She's honest and outgoing.

You think your sister-in-law is good because she's going to introduce you to a handsome boyfriend.

I'm not that shallow.

You guys go home first. I have something I need to do.

What is it?

♫ Old times that have turned yellow ♫

Master!

What are you doing? Do you have the wrong person?

Sorry, I have the wrong person.

♫ Who's thinking about me again? ♫

♫ I have some deep monologues ♫

♫ I deliberately avoid the crowd ♫

♫ Only when it's late at night ♫

♫ Do we talk about our colorful memories ♫

♫ You are at the end of my memory ♫

♫ Guarding all of my expectations ♫

♫ Regrets stay behind after a storm ♫

♫ Only light and shadow linger silently ♫

♫ It lingers in and out of my dreams ♫

What are you doing? Do you not have eyes? Can you not see?

- Say that again? Are you insane? - Yeah, I'm talking about you!

What about it?

What are you doing?

♫ The gains and the losses, the good and the bad ♫

♫ Who can really understand it? ♫

♫ I have some deep monologues ♫

♫ I deliberately avoid the crowd ♫

♫ Only when it's late at night ♫

♫ Do we talk about our colorful memories ♫

Little Mianhua looks just like Luhua.

What is Little Mianhua?

Luhua is poultry. Cats are mammals. How can they be the same?

It's small and has a bunch of white hairs. It looks just like a cotton ball.

♫ He used to warm the future with me ♫

♫ He's still with me in the future ♫

Simei is so fun. I really like her.

Are you really going to introduce someone to her?

What?

You know another handsome guy. How come I don't know about this?

I ... wasn't I just joking around with her?

You were joking around with her?

Let me wash my hands.

You told me that your younger sister

has been losing her temper since you said you were getting married.

I just wanted to get on her good side.

I really do have someone I can introduce.

Who?

Our ...

Auntie Fang who does chores in the support team, she has a niece.

She should be 23 this year.

A year younger than Erqiang.

- You want to find a match for Erqiang? - Yes.

She works for reception at Xinhua Bookstore. She's pretty and has a good background.

Ask Erqiang what he thinks.

Erqiang might not agree.

What do you mean he won't agree? You haven't even asked him yet. If you don't do it, I will.

You're in such a rush.

Okay. When I go back, I'll ask him.

I think they're suitable for each other.

When will you finish washing those?

This is what's left. I'll be done after I finish those.

Wash up quickly. I'm sleepy. I want to go to bed.

Okay sure. You go first. I'll be there soon.

Okay, I'll sleep first then.

What are you looking at?

Brother Cheng.

Cooking class recruitment.

You want to learn how to cook?

I want to try it out.

If I learn it fairly quickly,

I'll start looking for some kitchen work to do.

Kitchen work?

being an assistant to a chef.

Pre-process the dishes, adding ingredients, and passing ingredients.

I can learn some skills through that.

That's pretty good. Learning a new craft is good.

I'm fairly relaxed in the kitchen.

I can watch the meat and vegetables change form.

And it smells really food. Just thinking about the expression the guests will make after eating the food

gives me a sense of achievement.

Having a goal is a good thing. Erqiang,

have you thought about other things?

I was thinking about being in the kitchen for the rest of my life...

I'm not talking about that.

Then what are you talking about?

Your sister-in-law insisted that I ask you. She wants to introduce a girl to you.

You don't need to develop a romantic relationship. You can start getting to know each other as friends.

I told her that you're not willing but your sister-in-law insisted -

I understand bro. Let me meet her then.

- You've agreed? - Yes.

Take a look.

Xiao Lang, where's my blouse?

Why can't I find it?

Your blouse?

It's not on the balcony?

I had a look but couldn't find it.

Start washing up, I'll take a look for you.

You haven't washed your face yet? You're going to be late for work.

You go first. Don't worry about me.

Brother, you're eating so lightly today. Are you becoming a Buddhist?

I had something on so I'm late.

Okay.

Your appearance today is quite unique.

Your shirt collar is raised quite high.

Got hurt in a fight with Xiaolang?

Wow.

Your honeymoon phase after the wedding was so short. How many days has it been? What is there to argue about?

We didn't fight. I can't explain it in a few words.

I understand now. The trivial things in life.

You and Xiao Lang got into a relationship and got married faster than most people.

You've been ahead of us in every stage. You're already in the second phase of your marriage.

What do you mean by the second stage?

The second stage is the fall after the honeymoon phase. The nothingness after bliss.

Simply put, it's when the woman babbles on about the man not doing any of the housework.

And the man eats the readily-cooked mean and grabs his already-done laundry.

Occasionally, he will do some housework to put on a show. And it's not that great of work,

after a few days, she won't let you do any more housework.

It's the opposite.

I'm the woman and she's that man.

Then it looks like you didn't find a wife.

You found an extra younger sister.

Wait a moment. I'll lend you a blouse. I won't be wearing it anyway.

- Did you wash it? - It's clean!

You're back?

Why does the house smell so bad?

Is the toilet blocked?

It's not. This smell is so bad it almost pushed me out of here.

What do you mean? I'm making you a feast.

What feast?

Is that edible?

It's too delicious.

Have a bite.

Wait for the feast, okay?

Try my Stinky Mandarin Fish.

What's up with your hand?

It's fine. When I was cleaning the fish, I got hurt. Who doesn't get hurt when preparing meals?

How is it?

It's fine.

It's delicious, right?

That's what I'm saying. Stinky Mandarin Fish just smells bad, but it tastes extremely good.

Stop eating just rice. Have some fish meat.

Don't be reluctant to eat. There's a lot.

It's fine, I like to eat rice.

Have some more. Quickly, have more.

Have some.

There's something wrong with this fish.

Let's forget about it.

Let's go eat at a restaurant after I throw it out.

Don't worry about it. I'll make noodles for us.

That ... I ... let me help you

It's fine. You can leave. I'll handle it myself.

Then let me help you peel the garlic.

It's fine. No need.

Wait for me outside. Don't cause trouble for me here.

What do you mean causing trouble? I'm not doing it on purpose.

I just want to help.

Is this called helping? This is causing trouble.

You ... then is work easy for me?

I ... I've also been really busy during the day.

I saw you weren't in a good mood this morning so I decided to make a meal for you.

I'm a burden now, and I'm causing trouble?

You just need to remember to fold my blouse.

And you'll be lightening the burden for me, princess.

I'm sorry.

I didn't make you

angry on purpose today. I'm just angry at myself.

I planned it well. It's was all arranged.

But in the end I still messed it up.

I'm so mad.

It's fine.

There was really something wrong with the fish today.

It's not my fault.

Right.

Auntie Fang said Xiao Mo is available,

and wanted you to ask Erqiang about his availabilities so they can meet up soon.

Sure.

Then when I go home tomorrow, I'll let Erqiang know.

Xiao Lang, you've worked on Erqiang's matter.

Actually...

I actually had a bad temper today too.

How about this? I'll take you to a restaurant tomorrow. We can have a good meal.

- Yicheng. - Auntie Wu.

Yicheng, it's been harder to see you since you got married.

No, I'm too busy at work.

Did the TV station hand out those fruits?

Your benefits are great over there!

No, no.

- Here, Auntie Wu, take a few. - I don't need any.

- Take some. - No need.

- Yicheng, look at you ... thank you. - It's fine.

If my son was half as filial as you, that would be good.

He's great.

Yicheng, I wanted to talk to you about something.

What did you want to talk about?

I watched you and your siblings grow up.

I saw that it was really hard for you to raise them.

So there's something I have to tell you about because I witnessed it.

You're home bro?

Where's your wife?

Where is Qiao Simei?

I'm here.

- Bro. - You guys come with me.

Who prepared these peanuts?

I did. She wanted to eat it.

Take it away.

Why are you taking it away? I haven't had much yet.

You still dare to eat it?

Why wouldn't I?

You're targeting me as soon as you get back. What did I do?

Why are you speaking so loudly?

Haven't you been reading Wang Guozhen recently and pretending to be a fair maiden?

I'm not pretending to be a fair maiden. I am one.

Which inexperienced person said that?

Was it some big shot with a round belly and a swell head?

They bring young girls around the streets when they have nothing better to do, right?

The old man has a long life.

Qiao Simei, everyone here is family. Be honest with us.

What should I say?

Let me tell you, if a girl doesn't even respect herself,

then men will think it's okay to take advantage of you.

Do you understand?

I don't understand.

Qiao Simei. Qiao Simei. How should I say this?

Do you need me to tell you clearly?

Fine. I won't worry about it if you don't even care yourself.

Tell me. Who was the chubby guy who was shopping with you the other day?

You came home really angry just because of this?

I thought it was a big issue.

Bro, don't worry.

I am committed to marrying someone with good looks.

Although they won't be as good-looking as Fei Xiang and The Little Tigers,

but they can't be too far off.

Someone like him ... let's not talk about this lifetime. I wouldn't even marry him in my next life.

If you don't want to marry him, why are you going around with him?

Aren't you afraid of people seeing this and speaking badly about you?

I got it.

It's Auntie Wu who was gossiping about this to you, right?

I knew it.

Boss Cheng didn't just invite me to dinner.

He invited a lot of colleagues to eat dinner together.

Who saw just the two of us shopping together on the streets?

What is the expression for this? It's that when one dog barks at a shadow,

a hundred others join in. Am I right?

You can only make groundless accusations if there's at least something there to accuse.

If you were doing the right thing, why would anyone have anything to say about you?

They're not talking about Qiao Sanli.

You're comparing me to Sanli again.

You've done this ever since we were young.

We're both your sisters. Why do you have to treat us differently?

I didn't say ever say anything, but I've always been upset about it.

I'm not biased.

Bro, I support Simei's view on this.

She's not interested in a old chubby man.

You can tell what's on her mind with just a glance at her.

She wants to marry a good looking guy.

Bro, don't worry. I'll watch her for you.

She looks silly but she's not silly at all.

I don't care.

My brother scolded me. I feel bad so you have to make it up to me.

You must have some trick idea.

Actually, you must want something.

I've recently found a sweater I like.

I'm just lacking a bit of money to buy it.

Don't use this method. Look at what you're doing.

You want a gift? Go to Brother Ming.

I don't dare to ask him.

You are my blood brother, right?

Bro, I want that sweater.

Are you still meeting Brother Ming frequently?

We just meet every one to two weeks.

Sister Xiaoya doesn't play with us anymore. She already has a boyfriend.

As for Sister Xinyu, she has been loaning poetry books to me.

She told me that we can't only read one writer's poems. We should read different ones.

She recently let me read that one named...

- Lertov? - That's Lermontov. (T/N: Mikhail Lermontov, famous Russian poet)

Lertov...

Don't forget my sweater.

I haven't brought in the soup.

Erqiang, I have to talk to you about something after dinner.

What happened?

Nothing happened.

What are you doing?

That's Second Brother's treasure. Put it back.

No matter how precious it is, if you don't use it, it becomes useless.

He used to like this so much.

He would bring it with him wherever he went. If we tried to borrow it from him,

it's even more difficult that getting money from Dad.

Luckily he isn't using it anymore.

Why do you need it?

I'm using this to learn English.

If I don't learn English well, how will I be able to chat with my blue-eyed boyfriend in the future?

Sis, do you know what Big Brother talked about with Second Brother today?

What were they talking about?

Something about Big Sister-in-Law is introducing a girlfriend to Second Brother.

That girl is from Big Sister-in-Law's co-worker's family.

Anyway, she works at Xinhua Bookstore.

They are meeting at the drum tower tomorrow.

That's not bad.

We don't know if she looks pretty or not.

Do you want to go watch secretly after work tomorrow?

I won't be going. I have an evening shift tomorrow.

You're not going with me?

Then I'll call our sister-in-law and ask her to go with me.

Sis,

Do you think Second Brother is still thinking about that master?

She must be so pretty

to let a man keep thinking about her.

Looks aren't that important in a relationship.

The important thing is that it's like growing a tree in your heart.

It doesn't matter if we grow it or pluck it out - our heart will hurt.

Have you finished re-planting the tree in your heart?

I'm sleepy. Let's go to bed.

Simei, are you getting off work early to go on a date?

What's the point in asking that?

You can easily tell Simei has a boyfriend. She is dressed up so pretty every day.

Unlike us, lonely singles.

I don't have a boyfriend.

You're not in a relationship?

Yeah. Even you can't find a boyfriend?

Having feelings for someone is like growing a tree in your heart. It's easy to plant it, but it's difficult to pull it out.

Also, there are so many men in the world.

Finding a suitable person isn't easy.

It's not a trash can that you can take a few steps and see one.

I want to marry someone very handsome.

If he has an average face, no way.

I'm leaving now.

♫ ...our lives blank

♫ Maybe someone free will guess it ♫

♫ People and things from the past ♫

♫ Which deserves to be my preference? ♫

♫ Old times that have turned yellow ♫

♫ The faded stop signs of time ♫

♫ A hundred thousand things ♫

♫ Who's thinking about me again? ♫

♫ I have a few affectionate lines of monologue ♫

Miss.

♫ For which I've avoided the sea of people ♫

Miss.

Miss? Are you alright?

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

I'm fine.

I'm doing great.

Qiao Simei.

You're Qiao Simei?

We were classmates in the middle school. Do you still remember?

I'm Qi Chenggang.

Qi Chenggang?

You're Qi Chenggang?

It's me.

When I saw you, I thought it might be you but I was a bit far away, so was afraid to ask.

You've grown up to be like this? I remember when we were at school you were skinny and short.

I started growing a lot after graduating from middle school.

You're a soldier now? How long have you been a soldier?

A little over 2 years.

Where are you working as a soldier?

- I'm at - - Don't tell me.

Xibei, right? Look at how tanned you are.

In Tibet.

You are in the frontier?

It's still some distance from the border.

But I got tanned because of the high elevation.

Then you've come back this time because ...?

It's the first time I've been home to see my family. My mum is unwell.

I need to leave again soon.

♫ The sea laughs ♫

♫ Tides are lashing on both shores ♫

♫ Flow with the waves ♫

Simei. ♫ Remember this moment ♫

Simei.

I'm in a rush. I'm leaving first.

Hopefully we have a chance to meet again.

Wait a moment.

Why are you in such a rush? I can't run that fast.

Don't worry about next time. Let's meet now.

Give me your address in your unit.

I'll write letters to you. Let's keep in touch.

Okay.

But ...

what do we talk about?

How about next time? I really need to leave now.

Telephone? There should be a telephone in the army unit, right? Tell me and I'll memorize.

6820349, 6820349, 6820349...

You're back?

9820349. 9820349.

9802349.

98-

98-20

- I'm going to the night shift— - Don't talk!

26682134.

6821.

6894.

68263. 68. 68. 68.

689428.

Idiot. Idiot. Idiot.

92089426349.

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♫ A few nameless birds are flying in the sky ♫

♫ The people down below are incredibly ambitious ♫

♫ Running despite the wind and rain ♫

♫ Dancing happily with a smirk. Just wait and see ♫

♫ Nobody can stop the spirit of young people ♫

♫ Wildfires burn in disatisfied eyes ♫

♫ Wild birds are barefoot under the scorching sun ♫

♫ Humming proudly despite hardship ♫

♫ I can’t fail youth ♫

♫ Even if I’m insignificant, I have to jump high ♫

♫ Someone ridicules and whistles at me along the way ♫

♫ Be as unshakable as the wild birds in the sky ♫

♫ The wind is nesting in the clouds ♫

♫ In our crazy youth ♫

♫ Just wait and see ♫

♫ Nobody can stop the spirit of young people ♫

♫ Wildfires burn in disatisfied eyes ♫

♫ Wild birds are barefoot under the scorching sun ♫

♫ Humming proudly despite hardship ♫

♫ I can’t fail youth ♫

♫ Even if I’m insignificant, I have to jump high ♫

♫ Someone ridicules and whistles at me along the way ♫

♫ Be as unshakable as the wild birds in the sky ♫

♫ The wind is nesting in the clouds ♫

♫ In our crazy youth ♫

♫ Wild birds are barefoot under the scorching sun ♫

♫ Humming proudly despite hardship ♫

♫ I can’t fail youth ♫

♫ Even if I’m insignificant, I have to jump high ♫

♫ Someone ridicules and whistles at me along the way ♫

♫ Be as unshakable as the wild birds in the sky ♫

♫ The wind is nesting in the clouds ♫

♫ In our crazy youth ♫