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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 33]

Master.

Master.

Erqiang, I signed the divorce papers.

You have a child to take care of, and a family that needs you.

You still have fifty good years left.

Master will alway wish you well.

Master, where are you?

What family meeting is dad having now?

Didn't we already find him a nanny? What else is there to discuss?

Dad, you've eaten, drank, smoked, and gambled during your life time.

The only strong point you have is that you don't sleep around.

You say that women are too troublesome.

How did you lose your only strong point

and become so cunning the more you get older?

You're laughing?

Simei, take it easy.

Maybe he just acted on a whim, and didn't take it seriously.

I've already began looking at the calendar and choosing days.

I plan on having a banquet.

Did you get poisoned by her?

What's wrong with you?

What is this? A song about love between the elderly?

Tell me. What does she like about you? What does she want from you?

How is my sister going to feel when she realizes she has someone to call mom when she gets back from Beijing?

Her eyes will fall out of their sockets.

Aunt Qu is your elder.

Move out if you insist on showing no respect for your elders.

I won't. Why must I move out?

My name is on the property owenership certificate.

Why would I move out and let others occupy my home?

Even if you don't live here anymore, as long as the property ownership certificate still has your name,

this is still your house and your home.

It doesn't belong to whoever wants to move in to occupy it.

Simei, if you don't want to live here,

you can bring Qiaoqiao and Xuanxuan to stay at my place.

No. Why should I be roaming about outside when I have a home?

Besides, I don't want to return to your place ever in my lifetime.

If dad wants to spend his life with Aunt Qu,

as children, we should respect his decision.

No one stipulated that the elderly can't have feelings and can't have a new life.

This is nothing to be embarrassed about.

Aunt Qu wants a family, and dad wants a partner.

It's going to rain and mother is going to remarry. We have no right and no way to stop him. (T/N: An expression meaning you can't stop the inevitable from happening)

Qiao Erqiang, you're second in line but you can't really be that dumb. (T/N: The number two in this case can mean to be dumb and silly)

Our mom is not getting married, she died early in her life!

Someone else wants to become our stepmother!

I've never even had to suffer through the bullying of my mother-in-law during my lifetime.

What? Now I want to find a stepmother to torture myself?

Have you been watching too many dramas?

Even if you live with us, why would she bully you?

Do you really want to get married?

Yes, I do. What about it?

As a son, you think you can control my marriage?

I'm not trying to control you. I'm just asking.

- Have you thought about this clearly? - I have.

I've raised you all to this age.

I'm overdue to have a couple of comfortable days with someone to love,

and someone to attend to me.

This is the first time I'm hearing about this.

You took care of us all these years?

You attended to us?

What unforgettable fatherly kindness.

Fine.

We won't stop you.

Get married if you want to.

It's just that when a man starts a family and gets married, he needs to be able to support his own family.

We'll stop giving you money for your living expenses.

Thank you dad for being considerate of your children's difficulties.

Erqiang, Simei. hurry and thank dad.

Alright, let's get out of here.

Let's not hold him up

in discussing his life-long affairs with his lover.

If you want to borrow a car to pick up the bride,

I have a friend that has a long Cadillac.

He'll do me the favor if I ask.

Tell me when you need it.

What's up with you now?

My master left this morning.

Did Ma Suqin find out about the child?

So she wants to let you and Sun Xiaomo be together?

- Then what do you— - Big Brother, don't worry about me.

I won't change my mind.

I must find my master.

If I can't find her in Nanjing, I'll look for her in Dongbei.

My heart is with her for the rest of my life.

The child, my responsibilities, and being a good person,

does any of this conflict with loving her?

You can't rely

on any of your children these days.

The thing you can rely on is the breath in your throat.

I should be eating more of the good stuff.

It's better to be in good health rather than to have children.

I'll buy some tomorrow.

Buy it. You should have some with me, too.

Brother Qiao, there's a message

I want you to help me relay.

It's like this.

My son. You know of him.

He's been farming in our hometown.

It's been very difficult for him,

so he doesn't want to farm anymore.

He wants to come and work in the city

with a few of his colleagues.

He just doesn't have anywhere to stay right now.

I was wondering if

we could make some room for him to stay.

Once he gets his first paycheck, I'll tell him to rent a place

and move out. It won't be much trouble.

It's not a problem.

- Tell him to come. - It's fine?

I'll treat you well because you treat me well.

Brother Qiao, here, here.

Brother Qiao, you're really...

really great.

Brother Qiao, you're so liberal.

You're even willing to be open-minded about this.

It's better like this, you'll live a long life.

Why can't I make sense of what you're saying? What do you mean?

Erqiang. The situation with your second son.

It's such a huge situation.

What huge situation is Erqiang in?

Simei didn't tell you?

Did I say too much?

What's the situation?

I strongly disagree with my Second Brother getting a divorce.

If it were up to me, we have the right to have Sun Xiaomo's mom take the child to do a DNA test. It must be done.

Does she think we're stupid?

Our family has well-educated and scholarly individuals.

Even if we're inexperienced, we know more than she thinks.

Does she think that because my Second Brother is an honest person, that he's easy to fool?

Call Big Brother to come home so we can discuss.

Why call your Big Brother?

He is now married to the daughter of a powerful family.

You think he'll take your matters to heart?

If it were up to me,

we don't need to take the child in for a DVA test or whatever.

Bring the child to me.

I can tell off the bat whether or not he's a child of the Qiao family.

What are your eyes able to see?

Dad.

You asked for me?

Erqiang, no need to be long-winded with it.

I already know about your situation.

There's no need for you to discuss with your Big Brother.

I'll call the shots.

Divorce your older wife immediately and remarry Sun Xiaomo.

We can't leave a descendant of the Qiao family with the Sun family with no one to care for him.

What divorce? Stop pushing him!

We must have a scientific test done. My Second Brother is an honest person.

If he goes down the wrong path again, do you really want to ruin his life forever?

You outsider.

I'm already doing so much for you by letting you stay in this home. Shut up!

You're coming for me now?

My last name is Qiao. It's perfectly justified for me to stay at the old Qiao residence.

The outsider knows best who the outsider is.

What are you saying?

Dad, I don't know where you heard about this from nor do I know how much you heard.

I'll be continuing to be with my master.

Get out!

Be with your old wife then!

She won't enter the Qiao residence ever in her lifetime!

Don't even think about it!

Neither of you two will ever enter the Qiao residence!

Unless I'm dead!

- Alright, alright. Calm down. - None of them treat me as a person!

Calm down.

One moment they're apart, and the next moment they're together.

One moment he has a child, and the next moment he doesn't even know if it's his!

None of them tell me the truth!

Look at them. A bunch of heartless brats.

I won't let anyone take advantage of me.

Don't be mad at them, Zuwang.

Just look at it this way: your children are your creditors.

I'm grateful that I still have you.

I told Erqiang just now.

He's not allowed to come home for new year.

None of his siblings are invited either.

It will just be the two of us celebrating the new year.

And I hope no one bothers us next year either.

Zuwang, I was thinking the same.

However,

There are a lot of things that I need to take care of at home.

My son and his wife wouldn't be able to do it by themselves.

They need my help. That's why I'm telling you, your children are like the debt you owe.

I need to go home for a couple days to help them out.

I haven't had a chance to talk to you about this.

I need to ask for a couple days off.

- When are you leaving. - In a couple days.

I can try to be back on new year's day.

[Huimin Restaurant]

Master, are you really going to quit?

I'm not quitting. I'm just getting a couple days off. I need to go to the northeast.

I'll take a couple days off too. You can call me back whenever.

I'll wait for you and Suqin to be back.

We should clear things up.

Here.

Take it.

You worked for this.

Go home.

Master.

Erqiang, help me with the grocery.

Master, you are back.

I caught you slacking off soon as I came back.

Are you still leaving?

Where to?

The money and responsiblity that you owe them,

I will bear it with you.

I know very well how hard it is for a woman to raise a child by herself.

But I don't want to divorce you.

If I'm not by your side,

You would really get bullied. It makes me sad thinking about it.

Master, whatever you say.

Would you feel that it's unfair?

What are you staring at? Your master is too lenient and you don't know to be proactive at all.

Let's start working.

Coming.

[Open]

[Huimin Restaurant]

Xiaoyang, good work today.

I'm sorry, we are close-

Master, I made two bowls of noodles.

Don't you want a bite?

I had some when I was cooking.

Your cooking has improved.

I learned this dish from you - fried tofu with noodles.

Xiaomo, I believe you.

You don't need to get a NDA test.

This is all my savings.

I'll take care of the child as well.

But I won't be able to marry you again.

This is decided.

I can't take the money.

Erqiang, the child is not yours.

This is the truth.

This child is not yours. It's someone else's.

The man was my superior.

He had an affair with me before we met.

It lasted a couple years and we had this child.

I'm sorry that I only told you this now.

Where is he?

The father to the child. Wouldn't he take responsibilities?

I don't need him.

I broke up with him a long time ago.

I can take care of my own son.

I can give birth to him. I can bring him up too.

I have the resources.

As to my mother, just ignore her.

But don't blame her either.

She was just worried that I'd be alone for the rest of my life,

And my life would be tough.

I mistreated Erqiang before.

I can't do something so unfair to both of you again.

It's my own problems. I should clean it up myself.

Master Ma, it's good that you came back.

Sister, I never taught you. Don't call me Master.

Sister Suqin,

I am envious of you.

I'm envious that

You have a good eye.

A good eye for people.

You are good people.

Have some noodles.

The noodles in my bowl are starting to stick together.

Yours is still okay.

How many times do I need to tell you? Don't play the bouncing balls at home!

Give it to me. It's confiscated now.

Go watch TV. Stop staring, dad.

You'll turn into a stone if you keep staring.

Get ready for dinner. You can have a drink tonight. Big Brother and Second Brother will drink with you.

This is really sweet. Trust me.

A'ying has been gone for a week, right?

Can you give her a call and ask when she'll be back?

Why?

You can't live without her?

I just want her to be back sooner. What's wrong with that?

We are back.

Xuanxuan, look who's here.

- Xuanxuan! - You are home. - Dad.

- Mom! Dad! - Have you behaved yourself?

What took you so long!

Yiding and I bought some presents for everyone.

There were a lot of bags. If Yicheng and Nanfang didn't pick us up,

- It would have taken even longer. - Are you on vacation now?

Have a seat inside.

Come inside. It's cold out.

Wow.

Simei, not bad!

You made so much food by yourself.

It's nothing. I just fixed something up.

Dad, where is Erqiang?

I brought some fresh seafood. We can have him make some dishes out of them.

- Fresh seafood? - That's right.

- That's easy to fix. Yiding. - Yes.

Yiding is good at cooking too. He can figure something out.

Go wash your hands.

Dad, I don't know how to cook them.

Where is Erqiang's family?

I don't know. I've been waiting for them, but they never showed up.

It was getting late so I started cooking. Otherwise we won't have anything to eat.

Did you tell him not to come back?

He has a family. Let's not wait for him.

He and his old wife is not allowed in the Qiao Family.

What curse did that old woman put on you?

If you look down on people like this, none of us will come home for the holidays anymore.

You can spend the holidays with that old woman.

What's wrong with you? I don't know what you are talking about.

Are you threatening me?

You need to respect your elders.

Do you think I love having you here?

I've been tired of you since a long time ago.

I'm telling you, if you come here,

Don't expect me to greet you with a big smile and having a banquet ready.

Do you think you are the emperor?

Do I need to build a summer palace for you too?

- Nanfang, do you want some liquor too? - I'm okay. I need to drive.

Very well. I understand now.

You don't want Erqiang in the family. Fine with me.

But you won't change the fact that Erqiang is our brother.

What do you mean? I am your father too.

That's right. You are our father.

It's the holidays and we should come visit.

We didn't behave well in the past. We disturbed your quiet life.

This year for the holidays, I and my siblings

Should treat you with respect.

Let's have a toast.

What do you mean?

Happy new year.

Happy new year.

Dad, we brought some roasted duck for you.

Peking Duck?

That's right. It's a specialty from Beijing. Here's the dipping sauce.

We are at dad's house.

That's right. The whole family is here.

He's in the kitchen with his brother.

We are making Guo Bao Rou tonight.

We will have dinner with the whole family.

And will have a drink with his dad.

Don't worry about us. All is well.

You are out there by yourself. Don't be afraid to spend money.

Well.

I'll not take up too much of your time.

I'll hang up now.

Do what you need to do.

I'm fine. Stop making a sad face. It's the holidays.

Smile for me.

You look like you are going to cry.

Coming.

Suqin, Second Brother.

Happy New Year.

Come in!

Everyone is here!

Happy New Year!

- Happy New Year! - We are here!

Happy New Year!

I can carry it.

Big Brother, let me.

Damn it. They left soon as they finished eating.

Leaving me to spend the holiday alone.

Zuwang!

The door is not locked.

Zuwang!

Come in.

Zuwang.

- You are back! - I am back, Zuwang.

I tried my best.

Am I late?

I'm happy that you are back.

Zuwang, this is my son, Wenbin. Say hi.

Uncle.

Wenbin? Very good.

We brought some gifts. The vegetables are from our farm. We just slaughtered the pig recently.

My wife made some sausages and pickles.

This is great!

Take them to the kitchen.

This way.

- Have you had dinner yet? - Not yet.

Come, we have food.

- We should have a drink too. - Sure.

Sure.

What's going on? What did I miss?

You wouldn't have expected it - our old man falling head of heels in love.

The old lady thought he had money.

She didn't know

Tonight, you and Qiaoqiao can stay at my place.

I want to leave the old man alone tonight.

He needs to know that he can't always have his ways.

He would stop causing so much troubles if we hold our grounds.

We just want him to live a peaceful life.

I'm just angry. After all these years,

Our siblings have always gathered at home.

Because that old lady, we can't even return to our family home.

We can't meet up there and have a family dinner.

Why? You don't like my place?

Stop joking around. It's not what I was talking about.

Simei, don't be mad. We had sweet rice balls.

You can come here whenever and we will make you whatever you desire.

Suqin, you are the best.

Simei,

You should stop by our place. We made some dolls for Qiaoqiao and you can take them home.

Maybe another day. It'll be too much for me to carry.

That's alright. I can give you a ride.

My in-laws

Are so nice to me.

What do you mean?

Are your sister and brother not good to you?

You don't know. People say,

Your siblings treating you well doesn't count.

What really count is that their significant others also treat you well.

Sure.

Let's cheer for your words.

Here.

Happy new year!

Uncle, I want more rice balls.

Sure. Here you go.

I got this. You can sit.

Sanli, have a shrimp.

Big Brother, do you want a bowl?

I'm okay.

I want to talk with you.

What?

You and Sanli have been in Beijing for sometime.

Did Sanli tell you?

No. She didn't say anything.

I was worried about her.

Anyways,

I have faith in you.

Please take care of Sanli.

Big Brother, you don't need to tell me this. I understand.

I did learn something.

The most important thing that I took away is that

I am even more committed to be good to Sanli.

You lost some weight since you went to Beijing.

You should eat more. I hope the new year will be better.

Thank you.

I thought it was just be. But you did lose weight.

Here. Have more.

Thank you.

I put food in your bowl too. Why didn't you thank me?

Thank you!

I want five more.

I want eight more.

I want everything.

I will drink the soup too.

Here. It's hot. Be careful.

Qiaoqiao, here.

- Be careful. It's hot. - Thank you.

Here you go.

Let's go sit down too.

Why? Do you want one more bowl too?

I'm fine.

I just wanted to stand by your side. Anything wrong with that?

Sure. For as long as you want.

Let's have a toast.

[Happiness]

[Happiness]

Who are you?

What are you doing here?

Sister, don't scream. I am-

Stay away. Get out.

- Who are you? Get out! - Sister-

Who are you? Get out!

Stop it. What is this for?

- Who is this? - Wenbin. He is my son.

Your son?

You brought your son here too? Do you really think you live here now?

I told your father. He's just staying here for a couple days.

Just in the living room. Over there. We put up a bed for him. He wouldn't get in your way.

This child has just showered.

Look, you...

He's not a child.

He's a grown man, and is now sleeping in my house. Of course he is in the way.

Sister, I'm married. My wife is in my hometown.

- That's right. - Step back.

What has your marriage to do with this? Do I have to trust you just because you are married?

- Look- - Why are you making a scene soon as you came back?

What did your brother teach you?

Did he say to respect me and give me some peace?

- It's a misunderstanding. - Did you really agree to let him stay?

That's right. Staying at MY house.

I agreed.

We have a fold out bed. It's convenient.

It's not convenient? How can I sleep at night now?

We are a family. What are you talking about?

Your Second Brother used to sleep in this room. You and Sanli slept inside.

It was fine back then.

I can hear you snoring in the other room.

How can it be the same? That is my biological brother. Who is he?

Do you think you are really pretty?

Do you think every man wants your attention?

Ignore her.

It's okay.

My house. I make the call.

Closed

You are getting more and more stingy.

Simei, here.

It's not as good as Erqiang. You can have a snack.

- Let me try it. - Slow down.

No one's fighting with you.

It's delicious.

You don't know it.

When I see that woman at home, I would lose all my appetite.

I don't care if you eat. What about Qiaoqiao?

Her meals are covered at the kindergarten.

You didn't finish your sentence.

You mean Auntie Qu brought her son to stay here for the long term.

Just you wait.

Her son is here now. Soon her daughter-in-law will be here too.

And soon there will be so many of them in our family home.

They'll start multiplying.

Multiply? What have I taught you since you were a child?

Big Brother.

Big Brother, look at me.

Haven't I lost weight because of that woman?

Tell me. If you want to move out, we can find a place for you.

Why should I move out?

When an invader is here, I, the owner, should kick them out.

- Have some tea. - Thank you.

I am curious to see what they are going to do.

Aren't you tired to fighting all day?

You should listen to Big Brother and move to the one bedroom he has.

Why would I be tired? This is so interesting!

Very well.

You will have the honorable task

Of annoying the invaders.

Yes Sir! I will do a good job.

It looks like the old Qiao Simei has returned

In this battle with Qu A'ying.

Time for dinner!

Get out of here if you don't know any manners.

Who taught you this?

I have paid you living expenses. I am entitled to the meal.

You would let an outsider eat but not your own family?

You are so unreasonable.

What did you say?

Wait.

You don't need to be mad with the kids.

We don't want you to be sick.

Who put their dirty clothes here unwashed?

Let me see.

Wenbin! This child.

I'm sorry about that.

It's fine now. I'll put it here for now.

Go ahead and wash.

What is this? It's so disgusting to have spit everywhere.

I'll wipe it.

It just needs some wiping.

It's not a big deal to spit on the floor. It's clean after you wipe it.

And besides, I wipe the living room floor every day.

Auntie, this is the central room of our house.

It's not your private plot of land, okay?

This is how you spread germs. Do you understand?

You cityfolk are all such cleanfreaks.

Then I'm asking you to assimilate to the customs, okay?

Tell your son to correct his faults.

It's whatever if he spits in our house,

but if he can't help himself and does it in the streets, it's ¥50 each time.

Ying.

Go do something else. Let her deal with it herself.

Brother Qiao.

I have something I want to discuss with you.

Say it.

I'm embarrassed to open my mouth.

I was widowed in my thirties,

and raised Wenbin on my own.

I still have to worry about him

at his age.

What kind of life am I living?

Why are you saying that?

What's wrong with Wenbin?

The boss of the place he works at is dishonest.

I heard he's always late in paying the migrant workers.

Wenbin is thinking

about quitting after this month.

It's not a bad idea if he quits. The earlier he takes off, the early he can escape.

But if you think about it, he's a grown man

in the city without any work and freeloading meals.

It's embarrassing.

I was thinking.

Do you think it's possible...

If it's even a possibility,

for him to

help out at Erqiao's restaurant?

I heard

Erqiang's restaurant was doing well.

He definitely needs more help.

Let Wenbin go over there and help out.

In any case,

I know that your children...

Regardless of whether or not they treat me as family, I already consider them my family.

You know

that my children

have all turned against me.

In the end,

it's me, the father,

who gives in first?

I know, I know. Brother Qiao.

You're doing this all because of me.

I'll keep your favor in mind for the rest of my life. Really.

Have a seat.

Dad, what the emergency?

You called me to tell me to hurry back.

I thought you got sick.

I'm fine.

Erqiang, here.

I made these rice balls with wine. Give it a taste.

She said to give it a taste.

Give it a taste.

- Is it good? - Thank you, Aunt Qu.

- Pack him some to-go for when he leaves. - Yes, I will.

This is the bit of cooking skill we countryfolk have.

- Erqiang is a top chef. Don't mind it. - Thank you, Auntie.

Eat, eat. Have a nice chat with your dad.

I'm going to buy some vegetables.

Stay for dinner today.

What's going on, dad?

Nothing much.

Are you and your current wife doing well?

Are you having good days?

All is well.

Actually, now that I think about it,

it's fine if it's her second marriage,

and fine if she's a bit older than you.

Most important is that you get along well,

and that she doesn't cause any trouble for you. Am I right?

That child from the previous marriage,

- Zhiyong, right? - Zhiyong.

I heard that he does well in school and is in college now.

- The kid works hard to prove himself. - Look at that.

It seems

that you found the right person.

Erqiang, there's something

I want you to do for me.

[Huimin Restaurant]

Come.

Master, Master.

You're back.

He's Aunt Qu's son, Wenbin.

He wanted to help out at the restaurant since we're so busy.

We're

busy at the restaurant now?

Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law.

I don't know how to do anything nor do I understand anything.

Teach me as much as you can.

Just let me do whatever you have to do.

Of course. Wenbin,

no matter where you are, and no matter how you got here,

you have to suffer a bit to get things done. Do you understand?

I understand.

Second Sister-in-law. Rest assured. My mom said

that there is a one-month probation period for whatever you do.

I won't ask for any money for the first month.

I just want to learn some things from Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law.

Of course it'd be good if that were the case.

Head to the kitchen first and see if there's anything that needs help.

What do you think, Erqiang?

That's fine. We'll do as you say.

But,

can you include meals?

Congratulations, Deputy Bureau Qi.

You're making fun of me again, aren't you?

Didn't you get promoted?

From the looks of it, you're going to get promoted again.

I came to get some work done at the TV station, and went out of my way to ask you to tea.

You can't say anything without making fun of me?

You can't tell the difference between good and bad words?

How's the situation with Uncle?

His marriage? They're deeply attached to each other. They're doing fine.

He also gained a big and tall son.

He's been staying here for almost half a year. Are you jealous?

It's not a big deal if Uncle wants to find a partner to live the rest of his life with.

It's also unnecessary for you to stop him.

They say children need to show filial piety, but we're usually busy with our own things anyways.

We're busy with work and life.

And he's all alone.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to have someone to talk to.

The elderly also have the right to pursue happiness.

This has to do with rights now?

They're not like Second Aunt and Uncle Ma.

Uncle Ma is a good person.

Qu Aying does not have good intentions.

Look at you. You always think the worst in people.

There's no denying that. I'm a person of low character

while you're a saint.

Waiter, another plate of peanuts and two cakes.

Okay.

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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 ♫