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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

[The Bond] ♫ It will bloom eventually ♫

[Episode 28]

Good heavens, there's so many.

Did your younger sister give birth to a son or a daughter?

It's a girl.

Girls are good. She'll have a good future.

Even now, I still don't understand it.

Everyone is crazy for a son.

Just wait and see. In twenty years,

there will be a bunch of boys without partners. Just watch.

Come. Have a red egg. Everyone can grab a bag.

Thank you.

Here you go. Thank you. Bye.

Erqiang.

How is Simei getting along with her confinement?

She has it rough. She doesn't have anyone to help her.

Last month we hired a nanny for her, but she asked for a raise after not even working for that long.

We didn't agree to her request, and she just left without opening it up for discussion.

So Sanli found another one for her.

I'm not sure how the new nanny's doing.

It's pretty difficult to have a nanny.

Give her a hand when you're free.

If you're too busy and ever need anything cooked, let me know.

My cooking skills are okay.

I'll help you out.

Do you have work this afternoon? Is it busy?

It's not that busy. I'll have some time.

Wait a second.

Take a look.

- What do you think? - You made this?

You're really good with your hands.

It's very soft, too.

Does it look good?

It looks so good.

This was handmade, right?

Second Sister-in-law is so good with her hands.

When Qiaoqiao has her one-month-old celebration,

bring Second Sister-in-law back with you

to have a meal together at home.

Let's not talk about this right now.

Why isn't Qi Chenggang back yet?

I'll call him and ask.

Qi Chenggang.

I'm about to get off work, Simei.

I'll head back as soon as I get off.

Be safe. Come back soon.

Okay.

Qi Chenggang. What are you doing?

It's over between us. We shouldn't communicate anymore!

No! Hey!

Qi Chenggang!

Hey!

I know Qiao Yicheng. He has some backbone.

He's a senior reporter at our station,

and also a pillar of the news center.

He's been working here for years, and has experienced it all.

He can't be as vicious as you say he is.

And besides,

everyone has to start somewhere.

Wasn't Uncle Xiang originally a farmer?

He left us many bittersweet memories from when we were younger. We were teens, yet we were so poor,

- we didn't even have shoes to wear. - That's enough. Lower your voice.

It's still uncertain whether or not Nanfang and Qiao Yicheng will make it.

I just happened to be in the area and wanted to understand the situation. You didn't have to give me a lecture.

Alright, alright.

Sister, just come.

How many times will my daughter turn one-month in her lifetime?

Plus, Second Brother promised me he'd come and be the chef.

It's been so long since you had his cooking.

Bring Brother-in-law with you too.

I'll come alone.

That's fine, too.

Then I'll hang up now.

I knew it was you from the sight of your back. Did you hear all of that?

Don't worry about him.

I'm telling you, the Xiang family are wonderful people.

After the old man's first wife died, he got married again.

She's Nanfang and Xiang Beifang's mom.

The old lady is very nice. She's friendly and kind.

They also have an older sister that's way older than Nanfang.

She's a very modest person.

I'm telling you, it's just Xiang Beifang.

He's the camel in a group of sheep.

He got his diploma from TV University.

After he came back, he married a cadre's daughter.

He was so proud of himself and showed off whenever he could.

There are so many children of senior cadres,

yet I haven't seen any that act like him. So what if they're cadres?

Aren't they just public servants?

Song, you're a good person.

Mr. Xiang Beifang is also not wrong.

- I'm just thinking... - Stop with your thinking.

I know what you're thinking.

Everything's fine as long as Nanfang doesn't think that way.

You're not a man if you keep dragging this out.

Hello?

Hello, Big Brother? It's me.

Qiaoqiao is having her one-month celebration on Saturday.

Are you coming home?

I heard that you were dating a reporter from the TV station.

I am. His name is Qiao Yicheng.

He's from the news center of the TV station.

He's a very good person.

Are you two dating seriously?

I heard that his family conditions weren't great,

and that he's divorced. Divorce is not a big deal now,

but it's still not a good thing to hear about.

Although you're not that young anymore,

but you have some very good qualities. You should be more picky.

He has a respectable job and good education.

Not only that, but he also has good character.

I think this quality is very important.

Character is very important.

It's not a big deal if his family conditions are a bit on the poorer side.

But he's divorced?

Mom, I know what I'm doing.

I don't doubt your judgement.

But this is a big deal.

You must fully grasp the situation before making decisions.

Don't get too ahead of yourself.

I got it, mom.

Big Brother still hasn't come yet?

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

- Yicheng! I haven't seen you in so long. - Auntie Wu.

- I've been a bit busy. - Big Brother!

- Auntie Wu. - We'll head back now.

Let me hold your bag for you. Have this orange.

The children of the Qiao family

has gone through a lot,

but they still have such a great relationship.

She's just like you when you were younger.

♫ I have the courage to step forward ♫

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

Qiaoqiao. This is for you.

- It's a little tiger. Accept this for her.

Thank you, Big Brother.

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

♫ You'll meet someone who you miss again ♫

Big Brother.

Qi Chenggang.

What do you think about me as a person?

Big Brother is an intellectual, a well-educated person.

You also take very good care of us.

An intellectual.

You're not wrong.

But Qi Chenggang, since childhood,

I grew up in this alley.

Then I became a reporter and travelled across the country. I experienced a lot,

and also met some unreasonable people.

I'll let it go if you live a steady life with Simei in the future.

But if you misbehave again,

I'll have someone break your legs, alright?

Okay, Big Brother.

N-No.

Your daughter is crying. Go hold her.

What I'm saying is to buy a graveyard for mom.

A double grave so we can move dad's ashes over too.

The two elderly can be buried together.

I think there's little significance in doing that.

It's fine to just keep them in the crematorium of the funeral home.

Many people keep them there for a few decades.

And besides, people look on the bright side of things now.

Don't some people do tree burials and such?

It's also good to embrace nature.

Sanli and I promised mom a proper burial.

Then what else is there to discuss?

Whoever made the promise should be the one to handle it.

Fine.

By the way, there's something else.

Mom stayed with you guys towards the end.

Now that she's gone, did she leave any objects and such behind?

We can take some time to pack them up and have something to commemorate her.

Mom has already packed them up. Here you go.

Take a look.

I'm Chen Guilan.

I'm the mother of Wang Yiding and Wang Yining.

I'm recording my will.

After I die, my ¥20,000 in savings,

as well as

my house property at 382 Shuiximen Street,

will be passed down to my eldest son,

Wang Yidang, and his wife, Qiao Sanli.

The property ownership certificate is in the possession of my cousin,

Jiang Lihua. She will transfer it over.

No wonder you guys wanted the old woman to live in your home.

You calculated this so well.

I'm telling you, not a chance.

There's no way the savings and house property are going to you.

I told you about this before.

You still have the nerve to say this now?

Why are you getting agitated? There's no need.

We can't be sure that this recording was done when the old woman had a clear mind.

Plus, we aren't sure if a recorded will is accepted by law.

There needed to be at least two witnesses at the site of the recording.

These are the tricks you came up with? How despicable.

What are you saying?

You're saying we used tricks. Do you have evidence of that?

Yiding and I had no idea about this tape.

Sister-in-law, you're smart.

When has Wang Yiding not done what you tell him to do?

What are you trying to say?

I won't keep this to myself. I'm a straightforward person.

I'll make this clear today. This tape is invalid.

And don't even think about getting a hold of the house property.

If it's necessary, we can take this to court and go through the legal process.

Fine. Let's take it to court.

We'll make it clear. We won't take anything that doesn't belong to us,

but no one can seize anything that does belongs to us.

It's so delicious.

These are just some common homemade dishes.

Try some of this soup.

Spare ribs stewed with pickled vegetables. I pickled all these vegetables myself.

It's so delicious. I can drink three bowls of this soup in a row.

Then would you be willing to drink this for the rest of your life?

I'd be willing.

Yicheng.

Let's find a time for you to meet my parents.

Are you willing?

Okay.

Does it look good?

- Western-style villas. - Western-style villas.

Do people live in these western-style villas?

Is there anyone in there?

- Careful, let them pass. - One, two, one, two.

One, two, one, two.

Your shoelace is untied.

Qiao, you're too generous.

It's nothing.

When I was doing my interview subject, I interviewed this artist.

We kept in contact with each other afterwards.

In fact, Zen paintings are like jades. You can't put a price on it.

The key is for it to encounter someone who understands it.

You're so young. Do you dabble in this as well?

No. I don't know nearly as much as you.

The first time I met Nanfang, I saw that she had both traditional Chinese paintings as well as foreign paintings in her office.

One time when we were talking, she said that her love for paintings

comes mainly from you.

I said that to you?

You silly child. You don't even remember what you said yourself. At least Qiao is thoughtful.

Encountering good paintings and bosom friends both depend on chance.

It's never too late to encounter a good match.

Qiao, come. Have a seat.

Have you been busy at your job?

I've been pretty busy, but it's all substantial work.

Yicheng, is something on your mind?

No.

You look a bit down.

I'm just a bit nervous.

You don't have to worry about such things.

- Come. - What's going on?

Son-in-law to-be.

How did you feel meeting her parents for the first time?

- It was great. - See, I told you.

The Xiang family are amazing.

The old man does have a bit of a scary face.

But it's okay. He loves Nanfang dearly.

What's up with you?

You didn't have an encounter with Xiang Beifang, did you?

I told you to ignore him.

I didn't. Xiang Beifang wasn't home.

The Xiang family are great.

It's about to be settled then.

Great. Good news is around the corner.

I heard that the customs here are that

if a match is successful, the couple needs to give the matchmaker a pair of shoes.

When the time comes, get me a good pair of shoes.

Song, you said that Nanfang's family are cadres.

But you didn't say they were such significant cadres.

She also didn't say anything about that herself.

How significant of cadres?

Isn't it all the same? So what if they're cadres? Do they have more noses and eyes than us?

You and Nanfang are so close. You probably have a few significant government officials in your family as well, right?

What do the government officials in my family have to do with you?

Are you marrying me?

Go to hell! Who's willing to marry you? Stay single forever.

You finally got a day off from the restaurant. Why are you here?

You can get things done faster with another set of hands.

Did you leave the house because Zhiyong was home?

No, master. I'm just afraid of disturbing his studies.

Honestly, I really admire Zhiyong. He does well in school,

and just got into a selective high school. He's stepping up.

In the future, he'll definitely be able to get into a good university.

Erqiang, have you never thought about

switching it up and stepping up as well?

It's probably too late for me to go back to school now.

Didn't you say you wanted to open up a shop?

I went to see a few storefronts a couple of days ago,

For what? To sell clothes?

To sell books.

I heard from my brother that recently there's been some book stores called the Five Yuan Bookstore.

He has a friend that has ways of getting the wholesale goods for cheap.

Do we have enough money though?

Also, we've never done any business. We don't have experience.

If you say it like that,

then what experience do you have

besides driving a taxi?

You're saying that this is risky and that is risky.

Then we shouldn't be doing anything. What I think

is that driving a taxi is the most risky.

Anyways, I've decided on a storefront. We're signing the contract the day after tomorrow. You're going with me.

Fine.

♫ 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 ♫

Six, five, four, three, two, one.

Come, Qiaoqiao.

Come, Qiaoqiao.

Qiaoqiao, a red envelope for you.

Xuanxuan.

Say thank you to uncle.

It's yours.

This is for Zhiyong.

Xuanxuan.

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

[Huimin Restaurant] ♫ How I wish you would show me your happiness and sorrow ♫

It turned on.

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

[Qiqi Internet Cafe] Grand opening!

[Bowen Five Yuan Bookstore] ♫ I want you to know that love flows from the bottom of my heart ♫

Welcome!

♫ 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 ♫

♫ Life should always face the light ♫

♫ Embrace more hope after the disappointments ♫

[Qiqi Internet Cafe] ♫ At the end of the night is sunshine ♫

♫ The happiness in my hands will bloom eventually ♫

What are you doing, dad?

I'm telling you, this is the first time Big Brother's girlfriend is coming to our home.

Watch your tongue. Don't make everyone upset.

So what if it's her first time at our house?

I'm his dad and I can't speak?

Which royal family is she from?

Dad. Sister Nanfang is a government official. She's a cadre.

Please watch your tongue.

A cadre? What kind of cadre?

Am I someone who has never seen a cadre?

Yiding, I'm telling you.

In 1971, there was an important foreign leader who came to Nanjing.

He didn't put himself high up on the pedestal.

He was waving at us the entire time.

- I saw him with my own eyes. - Go get some bowls.

What does your Big Brother's girlfriend's family do?

All that matters is that Sister Nanfang is a good person.

Why are you worrying about what her family does?

Don't be nosy about it later.

It's her first time here. Don't leave a bad impression.

Also, when we're eating later, remember to use the serving chopsticks. Pay attention to your own actions.

Simei, you too. Don't forget once you get too excited.

I got it. I'll be careful.

Don't use your hands. We just talked about using the serving chopsticks.

Why serving chopsticks?

I've only ever used one pair of chopsticks at the dinner table.

What? Now I need to change up my habits because he's bringing a woman home?

I heard that Sister Nanfang's family are important cadres.

We can't embarrass Big Brother.

Important cadres? What kind of important cadres?

More important than our factory director, Shi Weidong?

It's not like I haven't seen important cadres before.

The important foreign leader even waved at me before.

- Big Brother. - Big Brother, you're back. - Nanfang, this is Simei.

- Nice to meet you, Sister Nanfang. - Nice to meet you, Simei.

Wang Yiding, Erqiang.

- Nice to meet you, Yiding and Erqiang. - Nice to meet you, Sister Nanfang. - Let's go inside.

- Please, come inside. - Sanli.

- Nice to meet you, Sister Nanfang. - Nice to meet you, Sanli.

Nanfang, this is my dad.

Nice to meet you, uncle.

Nice to meet you.

I brought you some tea leaves and a ceramic teapot.

Yicheng said you liked drinking tea.

No need to be so courteous.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Yicheng, have her take a seat. Have a seat.

Let me hang up your coat for you.

Uncle, a toast to you.

Thank you.

- Let me pour it up for you. - I can help myself.

No worries, let me do it.

Xiang, what does your family do?

My parents are retired. They used to be government officials.

Right, cadres. They retire early.

How many siblings do you have?

I have an older brother and an older sister.

- Are they both working? - Yes, they are.

Do they both have their own families?

- Yes, they do. - Sister Nanfang, have a taste of this.

My Second Brother made this salt-cured chicken. It's his best dish.

Thank you.

I heard from Yicheng that Erqiang is really good at cooking.

I just mix things around.

Xiang, where do you work yourself?

I used to work for the Xuanwu District Committee.

Now I work in the Municipal Party Committee.

Municipal Party Committee?

That's great.

What do you do there?

I'm just a regular government official.

I'm mainly responsible for the work for the five counties and the four suburbs.

You're responsible for work in the rural areas? That's great.

Where is your home located?

My house is on Jiangsu Road.

Jiangsu Road? I know of that area.

The environment of that area is very good.

It's fine.

Dad, a toast to you.

Xiang, you and my eldest son...

You and Yicheng have known each other for a while, right?

Uncle, I heard from Yicheng that you're also retired.

What do you usually do for recreation?

I...

I usually... love playing Chinese chess.

I play Chinese chess. I like

Learning from my friends.

I know the saying.

I know the correct saying.

Nanfang, come and visit when you're free.

Treat this as your own home.

- Okay? - Okay.

- Sister Nanfang, take this with you. - I'll hold it. - This...

These are the sausages and salt-cured chicken I made. It's nothing special.

My brother says that you're usually busy with work and don't have time to cook.

Just cut these up, steam it in a pot, and cook some vegetables. It's better than eating at the canteen.

- Okay, okay. Thank you. - Take it with you. - You're welcome.

Alright then, we'll get going now. Hurry and go inside.

- Goodbye, Sister Nanfang. - Goodbye, Sister Nanfang.

- Goodbye, Sister Nanfang. - Goodbye.

Yicheng, take a taxi.

The weather is quite cold.

Yicheng, your family is pretty cute.

Cute?

I think it's okay use ths word to describe my younger siblings.

Your father is a fascinating person.

What?

You know, my family has many relatives in our hometown.

They're all common people.

They have many shortcomings and also have a lot to worry about.

But they work hard and are extremely positive people.

Right. It's hard work,

and sometimes it's unexpected.

Right. That's the feeling.

You've seen so little of the world.

What?

I'm already so old.

What kind of cadres

are your Big Brother's girlfriend's family? Do you guys know?

I'm not sure.

Why are you lying to me?

You're the closest to your Big Brother. How wouldn't you know?

We just don't know.

Besides, why do you need to know so many details?

All that matters is that her and my Big Brother have a good relationship.

What are you saying?

If my son is marrying her in the future,

I need to know about her background.

Didn't your in-laws also need to ask of your family situation before you got married?

They're just a family of cadres.

There are important and insignificant cadres.

There are specific levels.

Erqiang is great. His wife must be very happy.

And your two younger sisters. They're also very nice.

Their personalities are different.

Sanli is gentle and quiet while Simei is vivacious.

Yes.

She's been vivacious since she was young.

She caused a lot of trouble due to her inability to think before she acts.

If she was a boy, I would've beaten her up 800 times already.

Jiangsu Road! That's not an area the common person lives in.

All the important cadres of the city and province live there.

Those buildings are all western-style buildings. Sanli, tell me.

I just know they're provincial cadres.

They're retired now.

What do you know?

A skinny camel is still bigger than a horse.

Your Big Brother really does have it in him.

He's already been divorced once,

yet he is still able to find a girl who's the daughter of an important cadre.

How promising of him.

All I'm saying is that

Sister Nanfang is a generous and kind person.

She's also a good match for Big Brother. It's great.

Don't interfere with it.

Shouldn't you be practicing your chess skills?

Take this too.

Are you laughing at your dad for being uncultured?

You have a good relationship with your siblings.

I've never seen a family like yours where all the kids are already adults,

yet they still get together often.

Although you're still arguing and fighting,

it's a kind of close relationship that can't be explained.

Yicheng.

Your family is great.

Boss. Boss?

Boss, are you still hiring?

How old are you?

I'm 21.

But we only hire male workers here.

Boss, I graduated from junior high.

Plus, I love reading books.

Really!

Your Mandarin is great.

I was a broadcaster of my school radio station

when I was in school.

Boss, can you give me a shot?

- Do you know how to settle the accounts? - I do!

I got good grades when I was in school.

It was just that my family was poor and my dad wanted me to work instead of go to school.

Otherwise, I would've gotten into high school.

Maybe I could've become a female PHD student at Nanjing University.

Fine.

You'll get a three month trial period. Is that fine?

That's fine.

Thank you, Boss.

Then... I'll help you mop the floor.

- Goodbye. - Thank you.

What else do we need to buy?

Let's have a look around and see.

Okay.

Who is it?

- Be careful. - Take your time.

It's a bit heavy.

You tidied up?

What are you doing?

We'll just take these. We'll pay in a bit.

Okay. I'll add it to your tab.

Checking out for computer 9.

Computer 9 is 3 yuan.

Alright. Goodbye.

Ramen, boss!

Coming, coming.

- Here. - Coming.

Ramen.

Put it here.

Boss.

Does it look fine?

It looks good.

It looks good.

Let me help you with the tie.

I really didn't expect this.

Your big brother really has it in him.

He's with such an important cadre's daughter, yet he managed to keep it from us.

Dad, don't embarrass Big Brother.

I don't need you to warn me. Your dad has seen many cadres.

In 1971, I saw with my own eyes—

Enough, enough.

Why is Second Brother not here yet? He's going to be late.

Sanli. Sanli.

Remember what I told you.

I remember.

Are you really not drinking today?

What do you mean?

Just remember and don't mess it up.

Don't worry about the alcohol of other people. Just watch my mine closely.

Make sure you don't get it mixed up.

Don't worry.

You're not drinking at the wedding feast today?

What do you know?

There are many other opportunities to drink. This is not my only chance.

Say something nice, it's a special day.

What's wrong? Let me see.

What's wrong?

Should I go to the salon to get my hair dyed and styled?

I think you should shave your beard and mustache.

- Shaving it makes me look younger, right? - Yes.

I'll shave it.

Brother Qiao, congratulations!

Yicheng's with the daughter of an important provincial cadre?

- It's great. - Good for him.

Congratulations.

Dad. Why didn't you invite Auntie Wu?

Why should I invite her? Is she able to join us?

Two families are having the feast with their close relatives.

How is she a close relative to us?

Chengang, hurry.

Qiaoqiao, we're getting in a car.

She's crying again?

Let's go.

Big Brother. Happy wedding.

Come, let me introduce you.

- Why are you— - Let me introduce you.

- He's my younger brother, Qiao Erqiang. - Nice to meet you.

This is my sister-in-law and nephew.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, young man.

I with you two a happy marriage and a long life together.

Alright. Thank you for your blessing.

What are you nervous about? You sound like you're reciting something.

My child doesn't have much experience in these situations.

He didn't say anything wrong. It's pretty good.

Come, have a seat.

- Have a seat. - Thank you.

- In-law. Come, have a seat. - Come,

in-laws, have a seat.

How did you get your hair to look so good?

I usually don't get it styled. It's too troublesome to deal with when I work.

What's the trouble? It looks so good.

I'm always in the kitchen. What's the point in styling it?

To show it to him at home.

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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's thinking about me again? ♫

♫ I have a little affectionate monologue ♫

♫ We avoid the crowd on purpose ♫

♫ Only when it's late at night ♫

♫ Do we talk about our colorful memories ♫

♫ How many stories are recorded for the rest of your life ♫

♫ About waiting ♫

♫ We thank the years for their generosity when the wind blows ♫

♫ It gave me a warm future ♫

♫ It still gives me a future ♫

♫ Leave some space to time and tide ♫