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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 ♫

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

♫ Embrace more hope after the disappointments ♫

♫ At the end of the night is sunshine, the happiness in my hands will bloom eventually

[Adapted from fiction The Bond]

[The Bond] ♫ ♫ It will bloom eventually ♫

[Episode 14]

Only Aunt Fang and I are chatting. Why don't you both say something?

Exactly.

Xiaomo, you know about Erqiang's situation, don't you?

Just talk to each other if you both have any questions.

That's right.

Well, we'll go back now. Your eldest brother is waiting for me to head home for dinner.

Both of you go for a walk and have a chat.

You should send her home later.

We're leaving, Xiaomo.

Take a seat.

I heard from Aunt Fang that you're working at a bookbinder's.

Don't you have any questions for me?

This soon? How was it?

Already successful?

Did Erqiang tickle her fancy?

They're just starting out. I'm not a god.

Erqiang must work hard on his own.

Wife, you've made a huge contribution to our family.

I need to reward you for that.

How do you reward me?

Tell me. I'll do whatever you want me to do.

Why don't we eat out?

Eating out is way too easy. I'll cook whatever you want to eat.

What do you mean by too easy? You're just particular.

Am I particular?

Who's particular if you're not? You're too particular.

Alright.

When will we have news about them?

Tomorrow or the day after at the earliest. Well,

when I go back to daily news agency, I'll ask Aunt Fang.

Don't you see her every day?

That's right. I'll ask her tomorrow.

- Okay. I'll cook now. - Alright.

It's been raining for a week.

We catch a cold easily.

I should head back.

I'll send you home.

No, thanks.

But my sister-in-law told me to send you home.

Alright then.

Simei, why are you sitting here late at night instead of sleeping?

What's wrong?

Why are you crying? Who bullied you?

Your coworkers?

Tell me! Don't make me worry.

I dated someone.

You did? When?

Just now,

but I seem to be lovelorn.

Now I feel like my heart is really aching.

I used to think being lovelorn was the most painful thing ever.

But I feel like... I feel even more heartbroken.

I'm both sad and happy at the same time.

Just like... like...

boiling congee.

It'd be wonderful

if there was no difference in the world.

It'd be wonderful

if there was no missing in the world.

It'd be wonderful if there was no distance in the world.

If there was no...

Then what?

You can continue to learn making poems from Wang Guozhen tomorrow.

I got scared to death when you stayed up late at night.

Get up.

You don't know me.

Don't moan and groan anymore. Go to sleep.

Why do people who love each other break up?

How I wish I could see the person I love every day.

Once I get off work, I'll walk on the streets with him.

We'll talk a lot

and then go to the movies.

I like to look at his face profile in the dark movie theater.

If we have a fight,

he'll comfort me for sure

and even buy me flowers.

Sister, teach me how to knit a sweater.

You said black didn't look good.

But I think black really matches his skin color.

If I get sick,

he'll surely take care of me.

He'll also do a blood transfusion for me and wipe my face.

If my illness gets very serious,

I'll break up with him to avoid being a burden to him.

But he'll say no for sure.

He'll say no for sure.

Why do people who love each other have to break up?

♫ Do we talk about our colorful memories ♫

♫ At the end of the memories, you're standing outside the door ♫

♫ Defending all my expectations ♫

♫ Regrets stay behind after a storm ♫

Sister.

Sister.

Can you understand how I'm feeling?

Thank you, sister.

This is the first time you understand me so well.

Second Aunt,

Uncle Ma.

Can I use your telephone?

No. Gosh.

It's not free.

Second Aunt, let me make a phone call.

Okay. Okay. Go ahead.

- Leave when you're done. - Thank you, Second Aunt.

- Hello? - Hello?

- Hi. - Who are you looking for?

- Can I speak to Qi Chenggang? - Wrong number.

Hello?

The number you have dialed is not in service.

Please after checking–

Hello. Who do you want to speak to?

Hello? Can you hear me? Who do you want to speak to?

Hello. Can I speak to Qi Chenggang?

4th platoon, second company- no no,

4th company, 2nd platoon, 3rd squadron's Qi Chenggang.

From 7 a.m. until now.

If you have more interviews like this, ask someone else to be your partner.

Alright. I'll treat you to dinner next time.

Not next time, but this time.

You're going to forget it soon.

I'm already tired of the food at the cafeteria.

Take me somewhere for good food. Let's go.

No, I'm meeting with someone today.

When it comes to food, why are you–

Hello, news 1 department of Nanjing TV Station.

- He wants to speak to you. - Who?

Hello?

Dad?

Can you give me more time?

I'll raise some money.

Don't. Don't tell her.

How about the end of this month? Is it okay?

I'll keep my promise.

Okay.

Your dad?

- What's going on in your family? - Nothing.

Old Qiao, I saw it on your big day.

You and your dad chatted for quite a bit in the corridor.

In my opinion, don't worry if anything happens.

Let me know if you need anything.

- Thank you. - No problem. I'm leaving.

Hello?

Xiaomeng, I'm Yicheng.

Is Xiaolang there? I want to go there and treat her to lunch later.

What did you say?

You're back.

Why did you come back so early?

There's nothing to do at work.

What are we eating tonight?

Sweet and sour cabbage, and braised pork ribs with carrots and corn.

Did you just get started?

I just came back.

Don't worry about it. Let's go and eat out.

Why eat out? We have a lot of ingredients at home.

Go out and eat something good.

Is eating at home not as good as eating out?

Clean, hygienic and comfortable.

If we don't eat out,

how can I make up for what happened at noon?

So you know?

Xiaomeng...

For how long?

I've worked at my new job

for less than a week.

Why didn't you discuss such an important thing with me?

If I hadn't called you, I would've still known nothing about it.

When were you going to tell me?

Yicheng, I didn't mean to keep it from you.

I knew for sure that if I told you first, you'd definitely say no.

But I didn't want to give up on such a great job opportunity.

- I hesitated– - The place you've started working at

has just been established, right?

It'd be no exaggeration to say it's a fly-by-night organization.

What great opportunity is it?

What do you mean by a fly-by-night organization?

Our circulation keeps doubling every month.

It isn't worse than my previous organization. My pay is even higher.

But you used to be an official employee.

Qiao Yicheng,

can you be more open-minded?

Wasn't it also because you didn't like the allocation that you worked for the TV station instead?

- No. Are we the same though? - How are we different?

How come you're losing ambition now?

Who would still work at the same job forever?

Look at my daily news agency, where a few of them are gone.

Change your job when you can. Go abroad when you can

Whether to change jobs or to go abroad has nothing to do with us.

That's other people's life.

They live their life however they want. Can we worry about our own life first?

Also, is it good in the long term?

Nothing lasts forever in the world.

Only changes last for eternity.

Say something.

You're opinionated and unreasonable.

You'd rather save face and suffer.

Are you still angry?

Okay.

Since you're angry, we won't eat.

It's not good for digestion.

Alright. I'll go back to where I came from.

Why do you talk like Song Qingyuan now?

Hand it to me!

How is it?

It's okay.

It doesn't smell bad and tastes good, right?

I apologize for not telling you once I quit my job.

But I still hold my views about life and work.

That's fine.

You have the right to hold a certain view.

I have the right to despise a certain view too.

They're not contradictory.

But shouldn't a married couple support,

understand and encourage each other?

I'm sorry.

My misconduct is holding you back.

Here's my joke for you.

I didn't want you to starve.

You already consider me a conservative person.

I can't be blamed for abusing you as well.

Is it enough?

It'd be great to have some zha cai.

[Xinhua Bookstore]

- What's going on? - What else could it be?

His sickly wife's

- got sick again. - Tell me about it.

I heard that her illness is quite serious.

I feel bad for her.

Xiaomo, how is your boyfriend?

Pretty good.

- Hello. Hi. - Sister-in-law, I'm Sanli.

Sanli, what are you calling me for?

Sister-in-law, my eldest brother's birthday is coming soon.

I'm thinking maybe you both should come to the old house so we can get together.

Well, Sanli,

I've booked a room at a restaurant

for your brother so we can celebrate his birthday alone.

Why don't you all come over

so we can celebrate together?

That's fine. I'll take a rain check.

No, let's celebrate it together. It's good to get together.

- You all come over. - That's fine, sister-in-law.

Both of you enjoy your time together.

- Bye, sister-in-law. - Alright then.

That's it.

[Good Lady Photo Studio]

- Hurry and sit. - Sorry, I left home late.

Have you waited long?

No worries. Aren't reporters all this way?

I reserved a room. Come on.

How are you? Cloud River Room.

- This way, please. - Thanks.

Why reserve a room? It's just the two of us.

- Isn't this wasteful? - It's not wasteful.

You are finally having a birthday. Shouldn't we celebrate it?

We can enjoy our two-people world.

There's probably a minimum charge for a private room.

Oh please, don't worry about all that.

I've already decorated it. Go, go.

This way.

[Mr. Qiao Yicheng, Happy Birthday!]

Let's eat.

It's just the two of us, why did you order so many dishes?

It's not that many. I even prepared wine.

It's your birthday. I even ordered a cake for you.

The design is also custom-ordered.

All these dishes are here, so they can't be returned.

How about we cancel the cake?

You are really something.

I painstakingly prepared for your birthday and wanted to treat you to good food.

I got a bonus this month.

I spent half a day to prepare it, and even turned down Sanli and them.

I just want to enjoy our own world.

Sanli and them asked us?

I told them to do it another day.

I said we are spending today by ourselves.

Thank you for the your special effort.

Ever since I was young, no one ever celebrated my brithday in such a grand fashion.

Then... you wn't blame me for turning down the younger sisters and brothers?

Why would I blame you? I'll set something up with them another day.

Why do I feel that you think more about them?

Let me tell you. The two of us

are actually the closest people.

Will they spend a lifetime with you?

That's right, we are the ones who will spend a lifetime together.

Hurry and eat. Let's not waste.

Let's try if it's delicious.

Is your workplace busy lately?

Are you feeling unwell?

Do you want to go to the hospital to check?

Why don't you sit down there? Maybe you're tired from walking?

Let's not stay together.

What are you saying?

I said let's not stay together anymore. Let's break up.

Okay.

It's fine.

Don't cry anymore.

It's fine to break up.

I'll walk you home then.

Mister, let's go.

Sit tight.

Where are you going? Where are you going?

[Happy Birthday] Thank you, Ms. Ye Xiaolang.

Hurry and eat.

Yicheng.

It's such a good day today.

I have a good idea to discuss with you.

- What is it? - I think

we can work hard for another two years, save some money.

Review English and take the TOEFL exam. (T/N: English competency exam required for foreign students who want to study in the USA)

Let's go abroad.

Many people at work have gone abroad. The chief editor is recruiting now.

We can leave after a couple of years too.

Go to the United States.

I have never really thought of this.

Think it over then.

If they can do it, we can too.

We are at least as good as them.

Isn't your English pretty good?

Pick it up again, pass the TOEFL

If you exceed a score of 500, there is even scholarship.

But I majored in Chinese,

what can I do when I go to the US?

You can do anything. We don't have to stay in our special field.

We are still young. Why don't we try harder?

We go to a bigger world.

Leave the old environment.

Leave the past worries.

And leave the troubles and burden that we may have to face in the future.

We can go far, far away.

Go to a brand new world.

Yes, this is...

worth thinking over.

You could have just picked a few dishes, but you're taking all of them home.

It's our own money that's spent. Isn't it wasteful?

Listen, it's not important to spend money.

What's important is we have a plan for the future.

This is the best, right?

Yes.

- Auntie Fang? - You're finally back.

I called your home but no one answered, so I came right over.

What is it that's making you so anxious?

I am anxious to ask about the situation.

Erqiang and Xiaomou

have broken up. Do you know about it?

- We know nothing about it. - I thought they were fine. Why are they breaking up?

I don't understand what young people think.

We've been through dating before.

If everyone breaks up over a small argument,

how many people will end up together in the world?

Auntie Fang, don't be anxious.

Let's do this. I'll find a chance to ask Erqiang.

If he has offended Xiaomou,

I'll tell him to immediately apologize to Xiaomou.

You end up worrying about this.

- Why don't you come up to have some tea and rest a while? - That's right.

No need, I've other things to do.

- I'm leaving now. - I'll walk you out.

Ask Erqiang carefully. What exactly is the matter?

We'll definitely ask. Don't worry.

They are quite a good couple, right?

- Don't worry, you can stay at ease. - Alright, alright.

Walk safe, Auntie Fang.

Is Erqiang the kind who has fallen in love before

and still can't forget his first love?

No way.

Erqiang is

a simple person.

Even if he has loved before, he wouldn't be this way.

Even if he has loved before... that means he has loved?

♪ Year after year, my whole lifetime is only... ♪

Teacher Qiao has returned.

Such a rare guest.

President Qiao is going to work?

Do you want to participate?

♪ Year after year... ♪

Why?

I don't know either.

Probably Xiaomou has thought it through.

Actually, I've felt for a long time that she and I don't suit each other.

I understand.

Auntie Fang thought you two had a fight.

So she asked me to come find out.

Since she is the one who brought up the break-up,

then there's nothing for us to stay lingering on.

Break up then.

I'll introduce a better one in the future.

Big Brother, I really don't need to get married.

- What nonsense are you saying? - I mean it, Big Brother.

I'm learning cooking in the cooking class.

I'm happy and feel very productive.

- Learning cooking— - Nonsense.

Marriage is the ultimate goal in life.

It's also the highest level of attainment in love.

Hear that? She understands more than you.

Yicheng.

Just tell me. I'll help out if I can.

Well...

If you have money to spare,

can you lend me some?

Sure. How much? I'll get you money from the bank.

You'd better go back and discuss with your junior first.

I don't need to. She won't disagree.

We...

We're not having a wedding for now.

That's right. Simei told me last time.

What's wrong?

To be honest with you, I transferred the Qi's family's property to Xiaoyi a few days ago.

You eventually...

What should I say about you?

There's nothing to say when we're brothers.

I find my mom's happiness for the rest of her life more important than this.

I can tell that Uncle Ma is a nice guy indeed

who treats my mom sincerely.

This time I'm going to the countryside, I'll take Qiqi there as well.

Honestly, I'm grateful for him.

Did Xiaoya agree on leaving the house to Xiaoyi?

I gave Xiaoya my dad's pension and my family's savings.

Next month she's going to study abroad with her fiancé.

Eldest brother Qi, are you out of your mind?

Calm down.

Forget about

lending me money. I didn't say it.

Again? What does it have to do with you?

Also, I have some savings for getting married.

Take my money if you need it urgently.

You need to pay it back.

Also, you must pay it back before I get married,

otherwise Xingyu and I will move in with you.

Let me say thank you for Xiaolang.

[Xinhua Bookstore]

Come over now. Our boss's wife is here.

Boss's wife.

Director Chen.

- Your wife is here. - Director Chen.

You look a lot better.

Alright.

Go back to work.

Erqiang, you have really bad luck.

You have to go when you've just started working.

How come you feel bad for him?

Our factory will close down sooner or later. We won't be here for long. Let's go.

Qiao Erqiang, please come over for a bit.

Your eldest brother gave you a call.

- Hello, eldest brother. - Erqiang.

Aunt Fang just called my wife,

saying she'd already talked to Xiaomo.

She understood what was said.

You're a man. Be generous.

There's no huge conflict between a couple.

Both of you compromise. Did you hear me?

I can't compromise.

Our factory is closing down.

They're laying off people little by little. I'm in the first batch.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

- Did you want to hide it from me again? - No.

I just found out.

But Xiaomo should arrive at your factory soon.

She's almost here?

[Wenrui Bookbinder's in Xuanwu, Nanjing]

I still want to be with you. Can I?

Our factory is closing down.

I just found out.

You can always find another job.

Also,

both of us can work hard together.

I'll see what I can do to help out.

Thank you.

Let's take a walk somewhere.

Don't go to a park. We'll go somewhere new.

Where then?

Up to you.

Spread your arms.

♫ Leave some space to time and tide ♫

Is it better?

♫ Maybe someone free will guess it ♫

♫ People and things from the past ♫

♫ Which deserves to be my preference? ♫

♫ Old times that have turned yellow ♫

♫ A discolored time sign ♫

♫ Hundreds and thousands ♫

♫ Who's thinking about me again? ♫

Qiao Simei, what are you doing?

♫ We avoid the crowd on purpose ♫

♫ Only when it's late at night ♫

♫ Do we talk about our colorful memories ♫

Qiao Simei, a letter for you.

- Is it for me? - Yes.

- Thank you. - No problem.

♫ Defending all my expectations ♫

♫ Regrets stay behind after a storm ♫

♫ Only light and shadow are left, hovering silently ♫

♫ Hovering in and out of dreams ♫

Qiao Simei, what's been with you lately?

It's only a letter. How many times have you read it?

Of course. Since her boyfriend wrote the letter,

every character is worth reading a thousand times.

♪ I'm never tired of it even after reading a thousand times ♪ Go eat now.

♪ When I miss you, it feels like March ♪

♪ A romantic season ♪

♪ A sweet poem ♪ Do you want to eat or not?

- Of course we do. - But when people read a letter,

it looks like reading a letter. When you read a letter, it looks like dreaming.

Simei is especially like Du Shiniang in The Peony,

walking in the backyard and being frightened every day.

It's called Du Liniang in The Peony Pavilion,

- walking in the backyard and having sweet dreams. - Alright.

The person who makes you daydream every day, what does he do?

A soldier who's stationed on the border.

Are you out of your mind? Others are looking for American Chinese

or businessmen. At least university students who have a chance to go abroad.

You met a soldier who's stationed on the border.

Even air is scarce over there. Do you think you're acting in a movie?

What's wrong with soldiers? What's wrong with scarce air?

Even if there's only one breath of air left,

he'll definitely save it for me.

He's good-looking.

- That's important. - Since you're so satisfied with him,

when are you going to show us photos?

- Exactly. What for? Why should I show you photos of him?

Just eat.

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♫ We'll eventually end up somewhere far away from home ♫

♫ It's through the window of a vehicle that you learn to appreciate an unfamiliar moon ♫

♫ There are some words I can't help thinking about ♫

♫ Especially "Don't worry. Go and make your way in this world." ♫

♫ I have the courage to step forward ♫

♫ Because you're pointing a light for me from behind ♫

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

♫ With your light ♫

♫ I won't be flustered ♫

♫ Don't worry about time and tide separating us at times ♫

♫ You'll meet someone who you miss again ♫

♫ Even if life always has ups and downs ♫

♫ You'll comfort me in your mind ♫

♫ As I wander ♫

♫ Don't worry about past memories fading away over time ♫

♫ I will remember the most beautiful you ♫

♫ Thank you for being a beacon in my life ♫