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SAY NO TO PIRACY, SUPPORT ORIGINALS

ADAPTED FROM THE EARLY SPRING ON JJWXC.NET AUTHOR: GU NIANG BIE KU

Is that him?

That's him.

I've seen his picture.

He sure looks decent. That's him.

Anyone who bullies our daughter is no better than a dog.

-I'm going to have a word with him. -No, come back!

-Come back. -What's wrong?

What are you doing?

Tao isn't back yet.

You're not young anymore.

Trying to pick a fight with him? Honestly.

Doesn't he get under your skin?

Keep it down.

Why should we serve him?

Why feed him? You're treating him like our son-in-law now.

I didn't serve him.

I didn't even bring out the dishes he ordered.

He helped himself to the peanuts and the drinks.

Was I supposed to stop him from drinking?

Jeez.

Boss, bill, please.

Coming.

Here you go. That'll be 150.

Tao, where are you?

Hurry home.

Thank you.

Alright. See you.

We're closed.

Mr. Shang,

it's only eight. The sign says you close at ten.

Don't call me that.

I own this place.

I'll close whenever I want.

Mr. Shang, I'm waiting for someone.

I told you not to call me that.

Listen. Stop wasting your time.

The person you're waiting for is not coming today.

How about this? You and Mrs. Shang go upstairs first.

I'll mind the shop.

I'm not leaving until Tao comes back.

Who says you can call her "Tao"?

LUKE IS MY DOG TOO

Who says you can call her "Tao"?

You're back.

Dad,

I'll close up tonight. You two go upstairs.

Don't worry.

In that case, take care of yourself.

Mr. Luan,

our tavern is tiny.

Why don't you grab a drink somewhere else?

Let's talk somewhere else.

No need.

If you want to discuss work, come to the office.

There's nothing to talk about here.

You've always held a grudge against me.

How could I? You're such a big shot.

Why would I hold a grudge?

Tao.

Can you please talk to me nicely?

It's not that I can't.

I just don't have anything to say to you.

You've received 10,000 yuan via Alipay.

Luan Nian.

It's only one plate of peanuts and one bottle of soda.

Why did you pay 10,000?

If you're that rich, why don't you just buy this tavern?

Would you sell it?

Everything has a price in your eyes.

Why did you sell the bags and gifts I gave you?

If it's because I sold your gifts and left without saying goodbye,

I'll apologize.

I haven't spent a single cent from selling those bags.

If you want it back, give me your account number.

I'll transfer the money back.

If you don't,

I'll donate it when I get the chance. How does that sound?

Keep it.

Alright.

I'll keep it.

Now we're even.

Shang Zhitao.

I'll come back tomorrow.

What exactly do you want?

You want to tell my parents about what happened between us, don't you?

You don't have to.

I'll tell them right now.

I behaved badly.

I got involved with you because I wanted to climb the ladder.

I've never thought of our relationship that way.

Shang Zhitao,

I truly loved you during those six years.

That doesn't matter anymore.

We're over.

Luan Nian,

I'm really tired.

I've barely slept for two days because of this summit.

Can I drive you home?

When you're exhausted, driving is dangerous.

OLD COUPLE'S TAVERN

Follow the GPS.

Today's high in Harbin is minus 13 degrees.

The low is minus 22 degrees.

It's bitterly cold and humid.

Bundle up to keep from getting sick.

Hello?

I'm home.

I'll come get it from you tomorrow.

No need to pick me up.

Okay.

See you tomorrow.

How are you getting back?

It's okay. I can get back by myself.

Thanks.

LUMI

Mr. Luan seems to have taken quite a blow.

He suddenly disappeared.

Are you two together?

Luan Nian, have you lost your mind? What are you doing out here?

It's freezing.

I thought I'd have a drink to warm up.

Are you trying to freeze to death?

Do you think I'd take responsibility if something happened to you?

-Would you? -No.

Do you have a boyfriend now?

What are you talking about?

I heard your assistant call that guy brother-in-law.

He's not my boyfriend.

He's my fiancé.

Is Luke still alive?

Luke's still young. Why wouldn't he be?

Is he at home?

Yeah.

I want to see him.

I don't want Luke to see you.

He'd be heartbroken.

Even Luke misses me.

You're worse than a dog.

Luan Nian.

We've been tangled up for so many years.

I'm exhausted.

Now,

I just want to live my own life,

take care of my family,

and put my life back in order.

I don't want anything else.

If you have to know why I left without saying goodbye,

it's because I knew if I'd said goodbye, you would've said a lot of hurtful things.

I'd had enough of that.

Finished?

Yeah.

Then let me say a few things.

Go ahead.

There's something I think you deserve to hear from me.

Back when you were up for the Specialist title,

I gave you a very high score.

I only found out afterward that Song Ying had been added as your competitor.

You always told me to be fair.

I was.

My score reflected how I saw you.

If you think you weren't good enough

when you first joined Lime,

that you lacked confidence,

or that I looked down on you even when you left,

then let me make one thing clear.

When you first joined, you weren't very good.

But by the time you left,

you were the best employee I'd ever trained.

It was snowing that day too.

You walked out of my place.

You made Luke choose between you and me.

It felt like getting divorced.

At least people negotiate during a divorce.

But you?

You just walked away.

Did you think you were the only one who gave your heart over the past six years?

What about mine?

Didn't I try?

Luan Nian.

I'm really grateful

for everything you've done for me over those years.

I truly appreciate it.

I already wished you well in the last message I sent you.

I always hope everything goes well for you.

But…

we still have a long life ahead of us.

There are so many things worth doing and so many people worth loving.

Go back, Luan Nian.

I'm not leaving.

I want to see Luke right now.

Luke had been with me since the day we brought him home.

I fed him.

I took him hiking. I walked him.

Why can't I see him?

Because Luke is my dog.

Your dog's name is Luke.

He's named after my English name.

I trained him too. Why can't I see him?

Tao.

You just want to see Luke?

Yes.

Okay.

Luke!

Luke.

Luke.

Let me take a look at you. There, there.

You've gotten thinner.

She doesn't let you eat meat, does she?

His stomach is sensitive.

If he eats too much, he'll throw up.

Looks like Mr. Xing hasn't been around much.

You had a point.

I shouldn't stop you from seeing Luke.

After all, you raised him.

If you miss him, just let me know.

You can take him out anytime.

I have a few more things to say.

Go ahead.

Don't transfer money to me anymore.

When you do, it reminds me

of how you used to buy me expensive bags.

It makes me very, very uncomfortable.

And don't use any excuses to see my parents.

I don't like that.

-Alright. -One more thing.

Things are fine the way they are now.

Let's leave it at that.

Luke.

I'm going now. I'll come see you again.

Mr. Luan, what brings you here?

Well, my boss stepped out.

Please have a seat. I'll give her a call.

No need.

I was just passing by. I'll leave in a minute.

Have a seat, please.

-Is this her desk? -Yeah.

SUPPLIER CONTACTS

You like coffee.

Iced Americano.

One moment, please. I'll go buy one now.

Who trained your staff on client reception?

My boss.

She always says,

"Be tactful when you work, and never lose your principles."

Anything but sleeping with clients is fine.

No sleeping with clients? Did she really say that?

No.

I was trying to be funny.

What she meant was, be observant and know what people need.

How long have you worked here?

Two years.

Does your boss go on dates often?

Go on dates?

Not at all.

We usually don't get off work until ten.

She stays even later than we do.

So I'd say no.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Alright.

The restroom is outside to your right.

I'll get going. I'll visit again sometime.

Take care, Mr. Luan.

Dates?

Why was he asking about that?

-Can I ask you something? -What is it? You seem anxious.

Are the advertising budgets for your clients' regional branches

handled separately?

That's usually the case.

The budget is allocated to each regional office to manage on its own.

A friend of mine runs an ad agency in Harbin.

Send some budget their way and let them give it a shot.

Let me put it this way.

Every agency I've introduced to you does honest work.

They're all solid teams.

Say no more. I know.

It's Shang Zhitao, right?

I'll give you the contact. Get in touch with them yourself.

The contact person is Fu Dong.

You've been to Harbin so many times

and still got nowhere.

Is Shang Zhitao married?

None of your business.

None of my business.

That's satisfying. Never thought I'd live to see

someone like you, who never listens to anyone,

finally brought to heel.

Are you done?

Look, we're all rooting for you to win her back.

But could you be a little more straightforward?

If you love someone, just say it.

Be sweet.

Be gentle. See her often.

Take it one step at a time. Don't rush it.

PASTEURIZED EGGS

Who is it?

Why are you here again?

I'm here to see Luke.

Did you tell me in advance?

Luke. Luke.

Look. Look what I brought.

I bought meat. I'll make you some meatballs later.

You need to fatten up. Good boy.

Let's go, Luke.

Come on.

Luke.

Luke.

Luke.

Look at you drooling.

I'll make them for you later.

I ran into your neighbor downstairs earlier today.

She asked if I was your boyfriend.

And?

I said yes.

It's fine. My reputation is bad anyway.

That's a relief.

Mine isn't great either.

Two jerks. Perfect match.

Luke, did you hear what he said?

How about we poison him so he can't talk anymore?

Tao.

Tao.

Oh my.

Mom. Dad.

Why are you here?

There weren't many customers today.

Your dad said we'd bring you some food.

What's wrong?

Can't we come?

Look at this girl. Well, well.

-Honestly. -Dad, Mom.

Oh my!

Mr. and Mrs. Shang, you are here.

Mr. and Mrs. Shang.

You have a guest?

What is he doing here?

Uh, he…

Well.

Luke has been sick, so he came to take care of him.

That's right.

Tao is busy, so I'm helping look after Luke.

Are you cooking?

Perfect timing.

Let's stay and eat together.

We've got guests.

Don't just stand there.

Lend him a hand.

Help with what?

I'm here to eat, not to work.

Well. Luan…

Luan Nian.

Want a drink?

Sure. I'll have a drink with you.

Come.

The first toast is for you.

Welcome to Harbin.

Thank you, Mr. Shang.

The second toast.

Thank you

for supporting our tavern last time.

My pleasure.

Not eating the dishes?

The third toast.

Thank you

and your friends for looking after her

when Tao was all alone in Beijing.

Come on.

Have a bite.

-Soak up the alcohol. Eat the dishes. -Here.

Also, thank you for taking care of Luke.

Are you sure you want to continue?

Don't worry. He's a young man.

Well.

That's enough.

At least eat something.

Here. Drink it.

Sure.

Thank you.

Are you hiding something from me?

You looked after Luke well.

-I'm not. -Wishing Luke good health as he grows up.

You're hiding something from your mom.

Don't interrupt.

Listen to me.

You… You…

Have you thought this through?

I'm always on your side.

-I'm really not hiding anything. -Tell me.

-A spoiled child never turns out well. -Come on.

One more…

-You're hiding something from me. -Here you go.

That's the last.

-Come on. -Don't let him drink anymore.

-Here you go. -Oh my.

Luke is closer to you

than he is to Tao. Drink up.

Stop drinking, Dad.

-He can drink himself. -Shang.

-Shang, stop it. No. -Luan, cheers.

-He's drunk enough. -What now?

-I'll finish it. -Don't drink anymore.

-Lan. -Lan is not his name.

It's Luan.

Not Lan.

-Luan. -Yes, I'm Luan.

Mr. Shang, let's keep drinking.

-No. -Let's drink some more.

-Stop it. Don't. -That's enough.

My daughter needs to rest.

Which hotel are you staying at?

Not drinking anymore?

Where's he staying?

-How would I know? -The room next door?

I asked which hotel.

I'm staying at the hotel next door, Mrs. Shang.

Alright. Let's go.

We'll leave together.

Oh my…

-Not drinking anymore? -Are you leaving already?

Easy there.

-Young man. Young man, wait. -That's not the door.

That's not the door.

He's a lightweight.

-Easy. -I'm fine.

I can walk by myself.

Don't throw my dad's back out.

-Walk by yourself. Let him walk. -Go on.

-Slow down. -I'm fine.

Easy.

Can he make it?

-Can he make it? -He's a young man.

He holds his liquor well.

He's well-mannered when he's drunk.

You got him completely wasted.

You poured him drink after drink.

He didn't even have a bite to eat.

The way someone acts when they're drunk says a lot about them.

At least this trip wasn't for nothing.

Alright. Go get some rest.

Go to bed early.

-Luan. -Bye.

Wait.

-Let's go together. -Easy now.

-Come. -What's the rush?

Why are you back?

The hotel's fully booked. Excuse me.

I have nowhere else to stay.

Weren't you drunk?

That wasn't enough to do it.

You were faking.

I'll take the guest room.

Did I tell you to undress?

Did I say yes?

Knowing how hospitable people in Harbin are,

you wouldn't leave me out on the street, would you?

What exactly… Luan Nian.

What do you want?

I'll sleep on the couch if I have to.

Suit yourself.

Shang Zhitao,

I know you're still awake.

Just let me say a few things.

You don't have to answer.

After you left, I thought about us a lot.

I know you put up with a lot

in our relationship.

You endured so much just to be with me because you loved me.

But back then,

I was too arrogant.

I realized everything too late.

I didn't treat you well enough.

But my feelings were real.

I'm sure you could tell.

When I said I wanted to take care of Luke with you, I meant it.

We've still got a long road ahead.

I'll take it one step at a time.

Shang Zhitao,

I'm sorry.

For everything that happened.

The old me always thought

I wasn't good enough.

Even so, I knew I was loved.

We really did love each other.

But he was too proud,

and I was too insecure.

Neither of us would back down.

Why?

Why is he always like this?

Every time I make up my mind,

he shows up and undoes everything I've worked so hard for.

Why are you here?

I brought Luke breakfast.

I'll check on him before heading to the airport.

Luke.

Luke.

Come here, Luke.

Come, let's not eat bread.

It's not good. It has no nutrition.

Shang Zhitao, is this how you live?

You don't even have an egg in the fridge.

Mr. Luan, I don't know how to cook.

Ms. Shang, you can always learn to cook for yourself.

Why would I learn?

I can order takeout or eat at my mom's.

Worst case,

I'll find a boyfriend who can cook.

Don't you already have one? Isn't he your fiancé?

Want me to remind him to come cook for you?

Tell him to step up his game.

I'll cook for you.

And for Luke.

I've got to get to work.