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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"]

[The Bond] ♫ It will bloom eventually ♫

[Episode 18]

Sanli? Sanli?

Are you home, Sanli?

It's me, Sparrow Eyes.

Come out.

You scared me.

It's in the middle of the night. I thought you were stealing my chicken gizzards.

It turns out to be you little rascal.

Sanli... no, Aunt Wu.

I'm here to see Sanli. When will she be home?

How would I know?

You ask so many question making my head hurt. You should hurry and go home.

Don't keep loitering in front of my window.

- Do you hear? - When do they come back then?

Are you going out today?

I'm going to review the test today.

- I'm going to work. - Go safe.

What's the matter?

Sister-in-law, Simei brought some ground coffee from work.

It's fresh ground coffee.

So I made you a cup. Drink some.

I won't drink it, thanks. My body isn't well yet.

Here.

I'm not drinking.

Hurry and drink it. It's expensive.

How expensive can it be?

In our restaurant, if it's imported,

it can be half of your monthly wages.

It's even more bitter than Dad's Kombucha. (T/N: Fermented drink of sugar and black tea. Originated in China and spread by Japan to the West)

It tastes bitter even with sugar.

You don't dislike the bitter taste?

I'm used to drinking it in the restaurant.

Simei, be careful that you can't sleep.

Pracctice some more, here.

- Look at you. - Why?

It fell. Tidy up quickly.

You've read all day. Why don't you rest?

What's wrong with you?

I'm going to talk to them.

Let them watch.

I won't disturb you either. You can keep reading.

Big Brother, is Sister-in-law determined to leave?

Yeah.

How about you? Do you want to go?

Big Brother, is Sister-in-law urging you?

What are you saying?

Big Brother, you should hurry to review the test and leave with Sister-in-law.

Your brain has always been the best since we were young. You will be fast in studying.

I hope so.

Drink your coffee.

Sit tight.

You scared me.

Don't push anymore.

Take a look.

My current wage

is doubled that of the old one.

That's good.

Savings book, take it.

I'm giving it to you so that I won't worry.

Giving it to me?

Won't your mom be unhappy?

Why would she?

Why would my mom be unhappy? She is very reasonable.

She's always said before that once I have a wife,

she'll turn over my savings book.

This is how my mom took charge of my dad.

Consider it my family's legacy.

Take it.

It's so rare to see you smile.

Are you worried about something?

Have the creditors found Big Brother and Sister-in-law?

It's not that.

It's my sister-in-law. It's been awkward to get along with her.

Isn't she the closest with Simei?

I can't tell exactly.

I just think that she has totally changed in order to go abroad.

I also feel that she is rejecting me.

But it's also possible that I'm overthinking it.

- Is she making it difficult for you? - No, no.

I just feel that we are probably relying too much on Big Brother.

We've tied him up.

Who did you say you are giving your savings book to?

To my wife.

My wife.

Why are you smiling?

I'm not smiling.

(singing outside)

(singing along with TV)

(singing)

Do you know this is very noisy?

Would you mind turning down the TV's volume?

BIg Sister-in-law, I'm back.

Are Big Brother and Second Brother working overtime?

What do you want to eat? I'll make some night snacks and eat together when they're back.

I'm not hungry. You go ahead and eat.

Sis, are you back from a date with Wang Yiding?

Lower your voice. Come here.

Did you see it just now?

Did you see her looking like—

You should hurry and sleep,

or you won't be able to get up tomorrow morning,

Where did you two go have fun today?

I'm coming.

Why didn't you come back until now?

There are many things going on in this family.

I wanted to ask you to repaint the walls of the kitchen.

I didn't see you during the day.

Now it's getting late. Who would paint walls late at night?

Not late at all. I'll paint them right now. They'll dry overnight. It doesn't affect you.

Hold on. I want to ask you something.

What is it?

Now you're working at a new organization.

A foreign company. Your old passbook is invalid, right?

Uh-huh.

Let me ask you. What about your new passbook?

I've given my new passbook to someone.

Someone?

Who?

I know.

Did you give it to your girlfriend, Sanli?

Mom, Sanli and I are definitely going to get married.

I'll have to give it to her sooner or later, right?

Oh dear! You're capable now, aren't you?

With a girlfriend, you don't take me seriously, right?

What did you say?

You said you would give me money.

Why don't you keep your word?

Mom, it's not like this.

If it's not like this, then what?

Don't use blandishments or coax me.

The truth is that you gave your money to an outsider.

That's right. She's an outsider to me.

She's a loved one, other half and soulmate to you.

No, mom.

She lent me the money that I compensated the woolen mill with.

Now I'm just paying her back with my salary.

Also, my dad... my dad gives his salary to you, doesn't he?

- I thought– - You thought what?

This thing isn't an appearance and doesn't need to be inherited.

Not all women are as reliable as your mom.

Sanli is quite reliable.

How can you guarantee it?

What if you lose your girlfriend and money?

My girlfriend won't leave me.

Anyway I trust Sanli. Also, I've made a decision.

I need to set a date for our wedding.

As the saying goes, "A girl coming of age must get married."

It looks like a boy is hard to manage when he's grown up.

Alright. Alright. You already gave it to her.

It's pointless to bring this up.

After all, you're right. Leaving your money to your wife

is a great tradition in the Wang family and you must carry it on.

Mom, are you not mad?

Why would I be mad? You're my son.

As long as you think you're living a good, happy life,

that's all that matters.

I said so much just because I didn't want you to get fooled, right?

Don't worry, mom.

Sanli is a nice girl, who won't fool me.

I have faith in your taste.

I'll pour you some hot water.

Yiding, next week

Yining's girlfriend, Xiaomin, is going to come over.

Why don't you bring Sanli over here as well?

Then everyone can meet one another.

I haven't seen Sanli so far. It's not acceptable, right?

Right. Right. I'll discuss with Sanli first.

Sure. I'll wait till I hear from you.

Okay, mom.

[Please watch TV between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.]

Sister, have you seen that?

Isn't it intentional?

She's already arrogant when she hasn't even gone abroad.

She's not the only one in the world taking TOEFL.

Why are you talking nonsense? Just eat.

Isn't it right? She studies day and night.

We have to keep quiet when talking, walking and even watching TV.

Those books say that Chairman Mao

studied at the city gate. Great people like him didn't have many–

I'm not a great person indeed.

I really can't study in such a messy environment.

Also, it's already late after 10 p.m. You shouldn't turn the TV up anyway.

Our sound insulation isn't very good.

What if our neighbors hear it?

Sister-in-law, you're right.

Simei won't do it again.

Right? Apologize to your sister-in-law.

Don't apologize.

That's pretty much it.

Just keep it in mind.

I'll tell you what, don't make it difficult for eldest brother. Did you hear me?

Got it. Got it.

No, say something now. You need to voice your opinion. Ye TOEFL isn't home.

Make use of the time. You need to voice your opinion, right?

Brother, you're back.

Come here. Come here.

Hurry!

Why did you guys stop talking once I came in?

Did you piss off Xiaolang again?

She's not here.

Did you make her so mad that she ran away?

Eldest brother, don't be so sensitive.

She's still in TOEFL class, so she hasn't come back.

Don't talk about Ye TOEFL. Sit down first.

Today we're going to have a family meeting,

where we have something extremely important to discuss.

Don't call anyone names from now on.

You just scold me every day.

What's this meeting about?

My sister's important matter.

Did you have a fight with Yiding again?

Eldest brother, can you think of something positive?

We're fine.

- Just– - Alright.

Too much talking. Here's what's going on. Demae Yiding's mother told my sister to go to their home next week.

Really?

No, it's not a discussion. It's a great thing.

It's not a formal occasion.

Yining's girlfriend will be there as well. We'll meet one another.

Who says so? It's not easy for you and Yiding to be together.

This is already a formal occasion.

I agree with eldest brother. That's why I believe

that we must think this over and take it seriously.

What are you plotting?

What do you mean by plotting? I'm thinking for my sister.

Let me tell you something. I heard

that Demae Yiding's mother

isn't easy to deal with.

We must think about it. We can't let her go

and lose face before getting married. She'd get bullied by this old woman.

How could you survive after getting married?

It won't be that bad. Yiding looks quite honest.

Stupid!

Are the four of us honest?

What kind of person is our dad?

I think you're like him.

I'm nothing like him at all.

I bet Demae Yiding's mother must be very smart.

There's a girl in our company whose second aunt's sister-in-law has been their family's neighbor for years.

She said that the mother was very calculating.

Even the neighbors know it.

When people spread rumors, how accurate could it be? Here we go again.

You once said Aunt Wu's son got a divorce.

Now the couple is still living a good life.

Don't think too much.

I don't let anyone bully me. Also, this is my first time going to their home.

No matter what, they won't do anything that makes them lose face.

You never listen to me. I'll tell you what,

you'll put yourself at a disadvantage.

She'll pretend before you get married.

Once you get married, her tander mask will slip and then–

Qiao Simei.

- What? - It's tender,

- not tander. - Alright. It's understood.

I know you care about me. But what matters isn't his mother,

but Yiding and I sticking together.

- You're back. - Sister-in-law is back.

- Sister-in-law, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll cook for you. - Okay.

Sister-in-law, you're back.

Was everything okay today?

Pretty good.

You guys go ahead and talk.

We didn't talk much.

These dishes are enough.

She's so busy studying she doesn't have much of an appetite. Don't waste the food.

Eldest brother,

I've discussed with my fleet captain.

I'll spend a few days at the unit. There happens to be a camp bed available.

I just need to bring a mattress and a blanket with me.

You don't need to. Just live here.

I've explained what happened a few days ago to your sister-in-law.

The door lock of the bathroom was broken. It can be fixed.

I know you care about us, but after all–

I said you don't need to. Just live here.

After you're done, take some rest.

Don't worry too much.

Did you do this?

Did you do this?

I was going to tell you,

but you've been busy and I didn't want to affect your studying.

Xiaolang, don't get upset with Simei. Ever since she was a child—

I've tolerated her more than a few times.

They've just moved in for several days, and it's already used up so much. Look at it yourself.

I've been carefully using it.

I haven't even used it many times. Isn't it disgusting the way you use it?

You shouldn't exaggerate.

I wasn't going to conceal it from you.

I indeed used it two or three times.

But if it's disgusting, you did it yourself.

Really!

Two or three times?

Look at it yourself. Does this look like two or three times? So much is used up.

I'm always careful in using it.

You are careful?

Looks at your bathroom! Look at your bedroom!

You can tell you are not that careful.

Qiao Simei, are you right in using other people's stuff?

Yicheng, you bought this for me. I never dared to use much of it. I've always been careful.

- Look at it. - Don't worry. I'll buy you another one.

Big Sister-in-law, don't be anxious. Do this—

Why are you grabbing?

Qiao Simei, don't touch—

My brother bought the lipstick. Why are you so stingy?

You think you are suffering? How are you suffering?

Xiaolang, be calm.

It's one thing not to let me watch TV.

I know you are busy studying, and you are in a bad mood after losing the baby.

But you can't be mean to people every day.

We don't even dare to talk at home.

Xiaolang, Simei is pretty immature sometimes.

But she has no ill intent. I'm sure she didn't do it deliberately.

You are not in a good condition lately.

We all understand. Actually, everyone feels bad.

You understand? How do you understand me?

When haven't you immediately taken your family's side?

You only know to shield your younger sisters. How do you understand me?

Why are you scolding my older brother? When hasn't he taken care of you?

To say it plainly, isn't losing the baby your responsibility? You didn't protect the baby, did you?

Why are you talking such nonsense?

You are right. I didn't want that baby!

- If you had said it candidly, it would have been fine. - You shut up!

If you talk anymore, get out!

Let me tell you. I'm so glad that I made this choice.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life in such a place.

I further don't want my child to be always entangled with such aunties and uncles.

Why bother!

I wish I could go abroad right now, immediately.

Don't say these words out of anger.

These are not words out of anger. You'd better listen well.

Qiao Yichen, you listen!

I never wanted to have this baby!

Am I calm enough?

There's something urgent at the station. We'll talk again tonight.

You'd better think of a convincing reason to tell me.

It's so good today.

The whole family is here.

Sanli, why aren't you eating?

Does the flavor not suit your taste?

It's not that, Auntie. I already ate a lot.

All of your dishes taste good.

Oh yes, I heard Yiding say that your second brother is particularly good at cooking.

You must have eaten good dishes. Don't dilike what I cook.

No, no, I won't do that.

Xiaomin, you should eat too.

Here.

Here, you can have this drumstick.

No, no, Mom. Xiaomin doesn't eat chicken skin.

I'll peel the skin for you.

You'd better eat it.

Yes, yes, yes. Let's Yiding eat it.

Yiding likes to eat chicken skin even when he was young.

From now on, whatever you want to eat,

just tell me and choose whatever dish.

I'll make some especially for you.

Yining will bring it to your workplace.

Whenever you are free, just come home to eat.

Okay, Mom.

Xiaomin, Xiaomin. Hurry and put it down. Put it down.

Hurry and put it down.

Sanli, help take care of this.

Come, come.

Xiaomin, how can I let you do the dirty work?

Go on. Let Yining

prepare a plate of fruits for you. It's good to eat fruits.

Quick. Wipe your hands again. Go on.

Go, go.

Sanli, to wash the dishes,

you must conserve water.

This is too much. Here.

Just keep half. Even one third is enough.

Don't waste water, understand?

Mom, you can go rest.

What are you doing? What are you doing?

No need, no need.

- No need, come. - I'll help.

I'm telling you.

Why don't you listen, child?

What's the matter with you two?

Are they arguing?

What's happened? Wasn't everything still fine during the day?

Ask her yourself.

What did you do again?

It's not me.

- Then what happened? - You made the decision yourself.

Why made you think you could decide?

I wanted to tell you. I tried telling you several times.

But there've been people coming in and out with so many troubles. When did I ever get a chance?

If you really wanted to tell me,

it could be anytime. Do you really have to find a special time?

Shouldn't you tell me this immediately as a priority?

Qiao Yicheng, when have you given me your priority time? Don't you always give it to your family?

It's not right when you say that.

When haven't I treated your matters as important matters?

It's not just you, but also your family.

- Your dad, your mom, I've always— - What about my mom and dad?

What about my mom and dad?

My parents haven't bothered you on anything, right?

My parents didn't move in here to live with us!

You can shut up.

You want me to shut up?

Don't change the subject. That's not what we are talking about now.

Fine.

Right now, I don't want to have a baby.

You don't have to have a baby,

but why did you conceal it from me?

I don't want to be treated as an idiot.

I'm not capable. I beg you.

Don't step on me. Don't treat me as a springboard.

Even when you step on me, you still can't jump over the dragon gate. (T/N: to become successful)

Can't I even beg you?

Sis.

Do you think Big Brother and Sister-in-law are fighting for real?

It's so late.

Big Brother isn't back. Where could he have gone?

What if he can't think through and does something stupid?

Be quiet.

Forget about the baby, what if Big Brother—

Why do you talk so harshly to me?

If you can't sleep, go outside to run five kilometers.

It's clearly her fault.

What kind of woman would do this to her own baby—

Qiao Simei! I'm only saying it once.

If you mention it again, I'll pull out your tongue.

We don't owe each other now.

[Repay the money]

[Owe money but not pay back]

(letter from Qi Chenggang)

[letter]

(letter from Qi Chenggang)

You only wrote that you're going to Lhasa,

but you didn't write down your address.

How can I write a letter to you?

Idiot.

You're back?

I don't have money! I don't have money!

I don't know where my dad is! I... I...

Simei!

[Repay the money]

Simei, are you crazy? You could have beaten me to death.

I should have beaten you to death. What were you doing sneaking around behind my back?

Sister, was I sneaking around?

I thought you looked like Sanli, so I followed you.

You're about to get your wish. We are moving back.

Those people who scammed the money have been captured.

I'm not comfortable living in my big brother's home. Older Sister says it's better to move back.

Your older sister is moving back?

My older sister? There are also me and my second brother.

It's good to move back.

Aren't you afraid of those creditors?

No, I'm not.

My brother-in-law said that those creditors are also responsible.

So they can't blame my dad.

Brother-in-law?

Which broher-in-law?

Sister Cousin's brother?

I don't have a sister-cousin. Of course it's my own sister's husband, Wang Yiding.

They've reconciled?

They are about to get engaged. My sister went to see his family a few days ago.

There are plenty of good grass in the world. (T/N: There are plenty of fish in the world.)

It doesn't matter.

They are just getting engaged, not married. Right?

Even if they are married, I can still snatch her away, right?

Why are you messing with my letter?

You know what you are?

That's what they call... the best among the toads.

A promising child to be taught.

Simei, do you think I still haev a chance?

Not a single bit!

I'm telling you. Even though I admire your personality,

but I forbid you from clinging to my older sister from now on.

If you cling to her again, watch out!

How am I clinging to your sister?

Where-Where are you going?

Lock the door well when you leave.

♫ We kiss goodbye in an empty street ♫

Hey, lower your voice.

♪ We kiss goodbye in an empty street ♪

What are you doing?

I'm asking for a favor. Give me some peace and quiet tonight, okay?

(whispering) Blame the toilet when you can't dump. (T/N: shirking your own responsibility)

All this trouble in the house.

I can't get any peace and quiet, that's why I can't do well in my test.

Who else can you blame when you don't test well?

Why is there trouble? You caused it yourself.

What kind of person can—

Shut your mouth!

Sister-in-law, sorry. We won't watch the TV anymore.

You don't watch TV, but I still want to watch TV.

When Big Brother was at home, the four of us squeezed in one small place.

So crowded and so noisy.

Big Brother still passed the exams for college and graduate school.

You can't sleep but blame the bed as crooked.

If you can't do it, then don't do it.

No matter how incapable I am, I'm still better than a middle-school graduate like you. (T/N: 9th-grade graduate)

So what that I'm a middle-school graduate?

What's the matter with you?

Big Brother, you're back.

I have two things to tell you.

You don't need to tell me. Just do whatever you want.

First of all, I've resigned.

I'm going to the computer shopping center to work at a shop.

Secondly, I'm moving to Xiaomeng's home.

We'll take the test together. I'll come home after I've finished the TOEFL exam.

You've already decided, so there's nothing for me to say.

I've told you clearly, right?

So don't blame me in the future for not telling you anything right away.

♫ 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 ♫

Let me do it.

♫ 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 ♫

- Just concentrate on preparing for the exam. - Okay.

♫ Life should always face the light ♫

♫ Embrace more hope after the disappointments ♫

I'm leaving.

♫ 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 ♫

♫ 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 hand will bloom eventually ♫

Erqiang!

Qiao Erqiang!

I'm Liu Qiang. We used to be in the same factory.

- Liu Qiang? - That's right.

Are you here for fun?

I don't know how to skate this kind.

You were great at roller-skating before, of course you can skate. I'll teach you.

This must be more expensive than roller-skating.

I won't take your money.

I don't have much authority, but I still have a little power.

- Hurry and come in. - Wait.

I want to ask you something. Do you have any news on my master?

My master.

Master Ma?

- Liu Qiang! - Coming!

You have fun first. I need to work.

There's sale on shoes this afternoon. Want to take a look?

It's bad if we're caught by Chief Chen.

Chief Chen hasn't come in for quite a few days.

He is not in any mood to monitor us.

What do you mean?

I heard that Chief Chen's wife didn't make it.

Xiaomou.

I can feel that you've been in a down mood.

I'm fine.

Aren't you off tomorrow?

I'll take you skating.

It's a little cold.

Let's change shoes.

Hello. Give me a pair of size 41, and a pair of 36.

Okay.

Wait a moment.

Sorry.

I probably need to hurry back to the bookstore.

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♫ Leave some space to time and tide ♫

♫ 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 can really count clearly? ♫

♫ I want to tell a monologue about my deep feelings ♫

♫ We avoid the crowd on purpose ♫

♫ Only when it's late at night ♫

♫ Do we talk about our colorful memories ♫

♫ How many stories in life will be recorded ♫

♫ about longing and waiting? ♫

♫ When the wind blows, I thank time for its generosity ♫

♫ for having given me a tender future ♫

♫ It will continue to give me a future ♫

♫ Leave some space to time and tide ♫