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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 could 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 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 hand will bloom eventually ♫

[Adapted from the novel "Children of the Qiao Family"]

♫ It will bloom eventually ♫

[Episode 16]

Day after day, year after year.

Time flies so fast, it never waits for anyone.

Why are you suddenly so poetic?

Have you given up on your business? Starting afresh?

You silly boy. You're talking to your Dad. Show some respect.

I’m just joking! Don't be angry with me.

You can't be angry during the New Year Festival, or you'll be angry the whole year.

I haven't been able to find this scarf.

I guessed it was you who stole it.

I wasn't stealing.

I thought it was nice and wanted to borrow it for a while.

You're so tanned. What happened to your fair skin?

Why are you all standing there?

Isn't it cold outside?

Come inside. Now.

Aren't you coming in to help?

Just waiting for the food to be ready?

You almost went missing after I raised you up.

Come help with the dumplings!

Are you drunk? Your face looks red.

I'm back, Big Brother.

I'm sorry. You can beat me up. I know I've made a mistake.

You can't be angry during the New Year Festival, or you'll be angry the whole year.

Go wash your hand and change your clothes.

Okay.

Come back and help us later.

Okay.

Simei! The beef jerky you brought us is too tough to chew!

Look, the matsutake is so big! So big!

I'll put it in the fridge.

Where do we put this, dad?

The agaric.

Ask Sanli to deal with it.

Where do we put this, Sanli?

- Uncle Qiao! - Hey!

Xu! You came to visit me?

Yes, I'm here to visit you.

Oh, wow!

Sanli! Long time no see.

- Xu... - There's no need to bring us gift, Sparrow Eye!

What's all this?

There's no need to bring us gift, we've got everything we need. Take them back.

What's your problem? Xu brought these for me!

It's the Little New Year.

I brought some random gifts. I hope you like them.

We're all neighbors. You shouldn't have spent all that money.

This is a good wine!

It's the one you like. I've also brought some cigarettes.

Oh, look, look.

Look at that, Xu.

I've known it since you were a child.

You've always been a good kid, you'll have a promising future!

Thank you, Uncle Qiao.

Look at that!

Come join us.

Try this.

Hey, Yiding!

It's been a long time!

Did I hear it right?

I heard it too.

That must be the old woman

who wants to take advantage of us.

Are you looking for Sanli? She's home.

- Sanli. - Aunt Wu.

I'll leave you guys to chat.

Why... why did you react like that?

Are you imitating me?

No.

- I'm not... - Just kidding.

Why don't you come inside since you're here?

I didn't bring much gift. I'm so sorry.

What did you bring?

These are all my favorite food!

Come in with me.

What? Should I beg you to come inside?

No, Sanli.

I won't bother you celebrating the Little New Year.

I have to go home. My mom's at home alone.

Where are your father and your brother?

My brother... he's in a relationship.

Both of our families think they are a good fit for each other.

He went to his girlfriend's place to celebrate the New Year.

My dad...

My dad passed away.

When... when did that happen?

It's so sudden.

It was before the New Year.

Gastric Cancer. It was terminal when we learned about it.

It developed fast.

It wasn't too bad. He didn't suffer much.

I'm sorry. I didn't know that.

I didn't hear it from anyone in the factory. Otherwise I wouldn't...

I took a bereavement leave. Did a simple funeral.

It's normal that they don't know about it.

I'll have to go home. Happy Little New Year.

Come catch me.

♫ Do we talk about our colorful memories ♫

Wang Yiding!

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

♫ Defending all my expectations ♫

♫ Regrets stay behind after a storm ♫

♫ Lights and shadows linger in silence ♫

♫ Lingering in and out of our dreams ♫

You're still here.

Yiding! What are you doing here?

It's cold outside. Come inside.

Come here.

Why don't you ask him to come inside?

Why are you standing at the door?

I haven't seen you for such a long time.

Happy Little New Year, Uncle Qiao.

Uncle Qiao.

You should go home.

It's the Little New Year.

Don't let the elders wait for you.

Go home and have dinner with them!

That's enough.

Sanli, I'm good.

You're so slim.

Why are you laughing?

Nothing.

Are you shy?

No.

I wish I was. I've always been shy for my whole life.

Tell me about it. What's happening?

What?

What do you think it is?

I saw you eat steamed bread and pickles for a whole month.

What happened to your dad... is it making it hard for your family to make ends meet?

No. We're fine.

Then did they stop paying your salary?

No.

Then why...

Yining. He's got a girlfriend.

He's getting married.

What's that to do with you?'

My mom said

that since I don't have a girlfriend, I should give my salary to her.

We should focus the money on Yining's wedding first.

And you agreed?

Are you silly?

You should tell her that you have a girlfriend too,

and that you'll need money too.

But I don't have a girlfriend.

I'm going to make a suggestion to the canteen,

and ask them to make a dish with pig brains for a month!

Why?

Because someone needs to have some brain.

Xiaomo.

I'm going home then.

Can you come here to see me earlier tomorrow? Take me to the skating rink.

Sure.

Mom.

You're still seeing him?

Has he got a new job?

I think Erqiang is a good man.

How?

Do you have to date a jobless man?

Listen to me. You should stop seeing him right away.

Did you hear me?

What's up?

It's okay. We can find a new place if it's closed.

What do you think the place will be turned into in the future?

Which place?

The skating rink.

Nanjing is different day by day.

Who knows? They can do whatever they want with it.

Shall I ask someone to find a job for you?

Huh?

Xinhua Bookstore works with a lot of companies.

The bindery, the printing house...

A lot of them need workers.

I'll ask someone to see if they have a vacancy for you.

I'll... I'll think about it.

What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?

No. I'm fine.

Let's go home.

Will you wait for me outside? I'll be there soon.

- But if you're here alone... - Just wait for me outside.

- Someone passed out! - Young Lady!

Don't move!

Excuse me! Sorry!

Excuse me!

Xiaomo! What happened, Xiaomo!

Help! Call the ambulance!

Call the ambulance, quick!

What's happening?

There are fewer people eating in the canteen recently.

Many of the veteran workers in our workshop have been asked to take a leave without pay.

More and more young people have resigned

That's why there are fewer people.

Do you think it will happen to us too?

Don't think too much.

There will be a way.

We'll figure it out if it happens.

Let's eat here.

Any updates on what we talked about last time?

Is your mom still managing your money?

I already gave my bank book to my mom.

How can I ask for it back?

What's more, there's no reason for me to not give it to her.

My dad passed away. That was a heavy blow to my mom.

It's a crucial time for my brother as well.

I can't leave them alone.

Look at you!

What's wrong?

You were right. But there's one more person you should think about.

Sanli.

I'm sorry.

You're very important to me.

I thought you were supposed to be shy.

I'm saying that you should care more about yourself.

Okay.

What did I say?

I should take good care of you.

I said take good care of yourself!

I'll take good care of yourself!

When are you planning on getting married with her?

What do you mean?

Are you stringing her along?

Xiaomo is so good to you! Why are you still hesitating?

You're not hoping that she would propose to you, are you?

No.

Then why?

Are you not that into her?

That's not true.

Then what is it?

Are you thinking about what happened in the past?

I've told you I'm over it, Big Brother.

Then what exactly is the reason?

It's just that... Xiaomo has some tiny problem with her health.

But I think I should tell you first.

Some tiny problem? What problem?

She has problem... there.

Problem there?

Yes.

Qiao Erqiang.

That happened too fast between you!

You boarded the train before you bought the ticket!

It's true that I underestimated you before.

What exactly is the problem?

Is it... that you and her... are incompatible?

What are you talking about, Big Brother? It's not what you think.

Then what exactly is it?

Say something, you dumb!

Are you trying to make me anxious? Say it!

Xiaomo has epilepsy.

What?

Seizures. Xiaomo suffers from seizures.

You're back!

I've made some food for you. Sauteed dishes and rice.

Anything happened?

Say it if there's anything wrong. Why make that face?

Ye Xiaolang, do you have a feud with my family?

What are you talking about?

You knew it when you introduced Xiaomo to Erqiang, didn't you?

- What did I know? - What do you think?

Are you crazy?

I'm not the one who's crazy!

You knew Xiaomo had a health problem, didn't you?

Xiaomo has a problem? What problem?

Epilepsy. Seizures. You knew it early on. Right?

I swear to god that I had absolutely no idea about it.

Liar. It takes nothing to lie. You just say whatever you want.

You've lost your conscience, Qiao Yicheng!

You can wish me dead if I knew about it!

We're talking something serious. Don't curse yourself.

I just want to know the truth.

Do you know or do you not know that the girl is sick?

How would I introduce her to your brother if I knew about it?

I know you better than anyone!

You may be nice to people,

but when it comes to your brothers and sisters, you'd turn your back on us!

If I knew, how dare I pull a tooth from a tiger's mouth!

OK, fine. I believe what you said.

But we have to figure it out.

We have to separate them as soon as we can.

- I didn't finish what I was saying. - Just stop it!

I'm going to visit Aunt Fang and ask her about it!

I'm not taking the blame for lying to my family just to get benefits for myself.

I've washed the clothes for you. Thank you.

- Erqiang. - Xiaomo.

You go first.

I didn't expect that you would ask to see me.

I just wanted to ask if you're getting better.

In fact, I'm not trying to hide it from you.

My aunt told me that we should get to know each other first.

I didn't want to lie. I know I can't hide it from you, and you'll know it eventually.

Yeah.

If you think this is a problem, we can just break up.

I won't have any problem with it. Nor will I not let you go.

I don't think it's a problem.

Then... what do you want to talk to me about?

I told you.

I just wanted to know if you're feeling better.

- Dad. - You're back.

Hey, Sanli.

Have you thought about what we discussed last time?

We don't have much vacancies left. For you, Sparrow Eye

He's put all his money into it. Shouldn't you at least do something?

I'm not putting any money into it.

A wise man knows the right thing to do.

If you need water, you can't just wait for it in the same place.

We all have a life to live. Please think again.

Your dad doesn't have any other privileges.

But I can at least pull the string for you.

No thanks. I think you should give up on it soon.

Women's wit does not match the length of their hair.

[Recruitment Notice]

You're back.

- I'm sorry for... - I got it clear for you.

Aunt Fang admitted that Sun Xiaomo has health problems.

Epilepsy. But Aunt Fang also said that it's not congenital.

It is the aftereffect of a childhood incident where she fell down and got hurt.

This is what it is. You can discuss with your brother whether they want to break up. There's no need to get me involved.

You are the loving brother

and I'm the idiot for no reason!

Don't say that. We're families.

I was indeed too anxious about it.

But you know, Erqiang is almost a blockhead.

He doesn't know what he's talking about most of the time,

and he‘d still be muddled if I hadn't kept asking.

Please don't be angry.

Are you having a stomachache again?

I'll heat up the food.

Or

we can go out to eat whatever you want.

Qio Yicheng.

I finally know you.

From now on, I won't interfere into your family's affairs.

So if you have anymore trouble, don't come to me.

Xiaolang, Xiaolang, just now...

It's fine.

Want a glass of water?

Boss lady.

How're you?

Morning. We're busy.

Department Chief Chen, this is Qiao Erqiang.

So you are Qiao Erqiang?

How are you, Department Chief Chen.

Xiaomou really cares about your matter.

Don't be nervous. Our chief loves to talk this way.

Do you have any health problems?

- No, it's fine. - Good.

Isn't it, Xiaomou?

Chief, we should go into the factory now.

Let's go.

Sanli.

How is it?

You passed!

Keep your voice down.

I knew you could do it.

The more dehydrated you are, you can't stay thirsty.

Ever since I was young, this is

the most useful phrase that my dad has ever said.

Once I finished this quarter and completed the work I have now,

I'll resign.

Do that now.

Now?

That's right.

What are you afraid of?

Don't deceive me with the little work that you have now.

I know very well about the situation in the factory now.

The factory manager is very good to me.

This foreign capital-funded enterprise also likes you.

Look at the added benefits.

There are also opportunities to study with pay.

The factory manager previously said that I don't have enough experience.

He says if I work hard for another two years,

I can be promoted to middle level, and may even become deputy manager.

- After all, it's a national enterprise. - What national enterprise?

What lacking experience?

He is just holding up a carrot in front a donkey's nose

to keep you working for him.

What experience does that secretary's brother-in-law have?

Hasn't he also risen to the mid-level?

This is what it means by "Big Pot of Rice." (T/N: a term that describes extreme egalitarianism)

You can't decide what you want to be or what you want to do.

It's all controlled by mothers-in-laws packed like sardines. (TN: 3 layers of mothers-in-laws inside and out, meaning a lot of people pulling at strings)

We are regular little people who have no special connections.

If there is an opportunity, you should grab it.

You have a skill. When there is a good opportunity,

why don't you go? You'd rather get stuck in this small factor for life?

I'll go now.

Go.

Go.

- Discuss? There's nothing to discuss. - Mom.

- Is someone agitating you? - No.

Don't I understand your personality?

If someone hasn't come up with a bad idea, why would you be like this?

Anyway, I've already submitted my resignation letter. It doesn't matter what you say.

You're grown. You are promising.

Your wings are hardened.

It's all up to you. It's all up to you.

I have your savings book.

You won't get a penny. Let's see what you'll do!

Erqiang! - Yeah. - Do a good job!

Bring out a flatbed truck from inside

- Good going, Old Liu. - Hi, Yali.

You know how to slack off and not work.

No way.

That's a newcomer, a bit dimwitted.

- Eat some melon seeds. - He just started?

Yes. I heard it's even through a connection with the factory manager.

You dare to order around the factory manager's person?

I don't care if it's a connection through the factor manager or the department manager.

If he's under me, then he needs to listen to me.

Congratulations, Master Liu.

Congratulations on your promotion.

You're joking. How is this a promotion?

Transportation Chief?

I used to see you work alone.

Now you are standing here watching someone else work.

I thought you got promoted. Sorry.

Erqiang, be careful with the book spines and page corners.

Don't damage them, and our wages will be deducted.

I can do it by myself.

- Master, is this the last box? - No more.

But we still have one more person.

No way. We prepared based on the headcount.

- Is the shift starting? - No.

It's lunch break now.

I didn't see you go pick up a boxed lunch, so I thought you're not eating.

Master Liu didn't say there are box lunches,

so I prepared some myself.

He didn't tell you?

I don't know where he went.

I waited a long time, got too hungry, so I started eating already.

What are you eating? It smells good.

Who made it for you?

I cooked it randomly.

You cooked it yourself?

You can cook?

I never had enough to eat when I was a kid.

So I kept thinking about food all day.

Do you want to try. I haven't touched this side.

Okay.

That's enough. That's enough.

Thanks.

Chief Chen.

I was looking for your at the breakroom.

Leave work a little late today. Come by my office.

I want to hear about your future plans.

I mean, the arrangement for releasing the new books next month.

You keep chatting.

Have a good chat.

Are you very busy at work?

He has to discuss with you about releasing the new books?

Yes.

Our chief likes to gather suggestions from his subordinates.

Your chief looks like a good person.

But he talks like a bread.

What does that mean?

Under the thick outer skin,

the filling is inside. You take a bit but still don't know what it tastes like.

Enter please.

Chief Chen, what new books?

If you have something to say, just say it. You don't need to pretend with a smiling face.

Oh you...

A few days ago, I went to eat at that restaurant.

The boss told me everything.

What?

Xiaomou, why haven't you told me anything?

You could have come to work after a few days.

Even if Yali and them say anything, you don't need to care.

How did I take care of you before,

that's how I will still take care of you.

Thank you, Chief Chen, for your caring.

My illness hasn't occurred a long time. My body recovered very fast.

I'm different from before.

Oh, it hasn't occurred for a long time?

What caused it to recur then?

If there isn't anything else, I'm leaving now.

Were you agitated by something in that restaurant?

Or, did you remember something there?

Recalling old feelings at the sight of familiar scenes?

Xiaomou, why didn't you tell me when you went to that restaurant?

We could sit at the same seats where we sat the first time.

Have a good nostalgic chat.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

I shouldn't ask you this way.

After all, this illness isn't easy to cure.

You must not have it easy.

Such a good girl,

how do you have to suffer so?

Which guy can handle it when seeing that situation?

Xiaomou, I really care about you.

That's right.

I did go to that restaurant that day, and my illness did occur.

But, Chief Chen, you probably don't know this.

Other than me, Erqiang was also there that day.

He saw everything and knows everything.

He was the first one who took his clothes off to cover my body.

He was also the one who sent me to the hospital.

Later, he even went to my home.

He said he didn't mind me and would marry me.

So, Chief Chen, thank you for caring.

I will live well.

You take care of yourself.

You...

Do you have time this weekend?

My mom wants to invited you to eat at my home.

Eat?

Why?

To celebrate you getting a job, and she wants to see you.

Wouldn't this bother Auntie too much?

You helped me with this job,

and my job isn't that good.

Do you dislike this job?

No, no, that's not what I mean.

I mean I'm not good at it.

There's nothing wrong with you.

I saw you work today.

It was good.

Also, I don't have the experience

of eating at a girl's home or meeting their parents. I'm afraid...

Who told you to have this kind of experience?

My dad passed away early. It's just me and my mom.

She's been hoping to meet my boyfriend for many years now.

Just have an exciting time with the family.

Don't put your mind elsewhere nor give yourself stress.

Attention. Attention.

To pay attention, to concentrate one's attention to, attention.

Attention. Attention.

To pay attention, attention.

Attention.

What are you doing?

Who told you you could use my stuff?

What's wrong with using it? You don''t use it anyways.

What's wrong with using it to practice English?

Give it back to me.

Here.

I fixed the broken tape you had for you.

I didn't even ask for a thank you.

How is it? Like new, right?

This is a pirate recording in the first place.

It's good that it can have such nice sound quality.

Did it break again?

It's done recording?

You can actually record it with this?

It's just like the official copy.

It's done recording?

You can actually record it with this?

It's just like the official copy. Do you press these two buttons after it's done?

Master Ma, you can't press these two buttons at the same time.

Otherwise you'll be recording.

What are you doing up here?

Do you want an apple?

Second Brother, do you still miss your master?

So do you like

Sun Xiaomo or your master?

Simei, let me ask you a question.

What does it mean for you to like someone?

To like someone?

It's that feeling of escaping to the end of the world,

and deep into the mountains and forests with him.

And then finding a small cabin in the snowy mountains,

starting a furnace fire with it snowing heavily outside.

The door is buried in snow, but the both of us are sitting next to the furnace,

and feel warm.

It's as if we are the entire world.

It's probably this feeling.

So you really do like Qi Chenggang?

Of course. For him I'm willing to...

Aren't we talking about you? Why are we talking about me now?

I envy you.

Really, I envy you a lot.

I envy that you are brave enough to go to a place so far away for the person you like.

You have no scruples nor obstacles in your way.

It's great.

Second Brother. As a matter of fact, you can do that too.

But where is she?

Where am I supposed to go?

I don't know anything about her whereabouts.

I'm like the light of this flashlight.

If I shine it directly into the night sky,

it disappears quickly.

You can't see hope nor the end.

There's only darkness in front of me.

Why do you need to see so far?

Just look at what's closer in front of you.

You can shine the light as you go.

And go as you shine. You'll find her one day.

I'm so smart. Look,

you can shine it here, and here, and here.

Coming.

My mom invited all our relatives, they all want to meet you.

Erqiang, you're here. Come in.

Xiaomo's mom, Erqiang is here.

Put it down.

Come, come. This is Xiaomo's mom.

- Xiaomo's mom. - Nice to meet you, Auntie.

Let me introduce everyone to you. Little Uncle.

Nice to meet you, Uncle.

Qiao, don't be a stranger. Call me Little Uncle.

- Right. Call him Little Uncle. - Eldest Uncle.

Youngest Uncle.

- Youngest Uncle. Eldest Auntie. - I'm your Eldest Uncle.

- And also your Second Uncle. - What a nice guy.

This is Xiaomo's boyfriend, Qiao Erqiang.

Isn't he great? This is your younger cousin.

Come, this is younger cousin. Baby, call him your second cousin.

Second cousin.

We're about to be a family. Say hello to your second cousin.

Hello.

Erqiang, when are you going to get the paperwork done?

- Right, we're waiting for the wedding. - He just changed his profession.

After he gets started at work,

they'll go get their marriage license.

- That's good. - Same as always,

- we'll have the wedding in a year or so. - Good, good.

- We're waiting for the wedding. - Have a seat.

- Have a seat. - Sit, sit.

Come, you must drink with me today.

- You must drink with me today, okay? - There are so many dishes.

- Everyone, glasses up. - Let's drink one with Qiao.

Bottoms up!

Come, come. Drink more today.

Drink some more.

This lad is nice.

Fill it up again.

- He has good alcohol tolerance. - Not bad, not bad.

This lad still has very good alcohol tolerance.

Come, come. Have some warm dishes.

I heated up the food. Have some.

Let's drink some more.

- Xiaomo, your man is so drunk. Are you not going to worry about it? - No.

- Go take care of it. - Right. Go take a look.

Go take a look. Quickly.

A darner!

Master, what did you say?

Where I come from, we call these darners.

Master.

What are you saying?

You'll feel better if you wipe your face with this towel.

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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 ♫

♫ We must be strong even when we stumble and fall ♫

♫ Counting all the shooting stars landing on your shoulder ♫

♫ And I'll always be by your side ♫

♫ 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 ♫

♫ Life should always face the light ♫

♫ We must be strong even when we stumble and fall ♫

♫ Counting all the shooting stars landing on your shoulder ♫

♫ And I'll always be by your side ♫

♫ 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 ♫

♫ It will bloom eventually ♫