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♪There are flowers, a river, and you♪

♪In my dream♪

♪It breaks the convention♪

♪When the wind blows into the heart♪

♪There's an order♪

♪For women going into their 30s♪

♪I suddenly see you again♪

♪We'll go back to where we started♪

♪Can we not mention the date of return?♪

♪Let's take a photo with the stars and snow as the background♪

♪Can I be sad and escape for a little while?♪

♪Remember my problems and the secret we shared♪

=Winter Night=

=Episode 8= (It's not that easy)

Don't you feel ashamed

for running away from home at this age?

I didn't run away from home.

I just want to be alone.

We said you can't drink wine and you're drinking cooking wine?

You're unbelievable.

Are you even my daughter?

Don't you know it's cold in here?

I drank it to keep myself warm.

Fine.

So you wanted to be alone.

Have you figured out anything yet?

Daqian,

tell me.

Do you hate piano

because I forced you to practice it

when you were a kid?

Of course, not.

Playing the piano was my dream.

Every time I passed the piano store,

I always wondered

when I could have my own piano.

Exactly.

That's what you told me when you were a kid.

I thought

since I can't give you the stars and the moon,

I could definitely buy a piano

for you.

Anyone can feel bitter,

but not my daughter.

You sacrificed so much back then.

You even sold your motorcycle.

Do you regret it?

Not at all.

So long I can make my daughter happy,

I won't regret anything.

With you and Gong Xiaoqin around,

Zheng Daqian feels happy.

After Zhang Yingjun and Gong Xiaoqin

had you,

they're happy too.

Dad,

let's make a deal.

Neither of us can sell that piano.

We'll compete for the favor of Gong Xiaoqin fair and square.

Are you serious?

It's a deal.

We'll compete fairly with our own ability.

Didn't you have dinner?

I didn't have time to eat

because I was searching for you all night.

Fret not.

I'll make you

a bowl of instant noodles.

Wait here.

Daqian, come with me.

Don't open your eyes.

What is it?

There's a bench here.

Careful.

Okay, sit down.

See, what's this?

A piano!

Do you like it?

I like it!

Thank you, Dad!

Who else should you thank other than me?

Thank you, Mom!

Stop recording.

Sit here and let me record instead.

Let me see.

Stop recording me. Record her.

I'm going to bed.

Remember, we had a deal.

You must go to the Children's Palace.

Okay.

I'll tell mum you drank if you don't go.

Fine.

Dad,

you didn't play for more than ten years.

Can you still play?

Are you doubting me now?

I'll play it tomorrow.

Uncle Yingjun plays really well.

His skills are still good.

Of course.

That's my dad.

Did you see that?

Your dad has found

all those feelings back.

I don't know about the rest.

But your dad

is the top accordion player

in the Baihe area.

(Paganini Mozart)

(Mendelssohn)

(Chopin)

(Judge)

Please get ready.

We'll begin in five minutes.

Are you nervous?

I've looked around.

They're all young and inexperienced.

Sir, did you accompany your daughter here?

Yes.

Did you come alone?

Yes.

How old are you?

I'm 25.

Are you nervous?

Yes.

Don't be nervous.

I've looked around.

They're very young and look inexperienced.

Believe in yourself. You can make it.

Thank you, Sir.

First candidate, Zhou Ziye.

Please come to the stage.

I need to go to the washroom.

It's your turn soon.

I can't hold it.

Fine.

Come back quickly.

Okay.

Wait a minute. He's running off.

Zheng Yingjun.

Stop right there.

Where do you think you're going?

Are you scared?

What's there to be scared of?

I've faced many obstacles

and been on the stage countless times.

Do you think a small classroom like that

can scare me?

That's great, then. Let's go back.

I really need to go to the toilet.

Just hold it in.

Uncle, I thought you're going to the toilet.

We can go together.

Hold this.

It's not the time

to mess around.

I'll take care of this.

Come on, Uncle.

Come back quickly.

Zili,

help me find a way

to lure Daqian away.

This place isn't for me.

I get it.

Uncle, you're scared

of playing in front of the youngsters

and shaming them.

You know me better.

Uncle,

do you know

why Daqian insists

on finding you a job at Children's Palace?

I'm sure she wants to keep me busy

because I'm idling at home.

Well, that's one of the reasons.

But it's not the main reason.

Do you know

who Daqian worships the most?

It's you.

Daqian always tells me

about her favorite place to go.

Do you know where it is?

She likes to go to your troupe

to see your practice.

She thinks

you're the most handsome person in the world

when you play the accordion on the stage.

With lights shining around you.

You can do this.

What did you tell my dad?

Some secrets

between men.

Stop asking and just enjoy your dad's performance.

There was only silence

after I ended my performance.

The judges and I were staring at each other

without making a sound.

I thought I ruined the performance.

After five seconds...

Mu, it was five seconds.

Everyone stood up and started applauding.

It was absolutely amazing.

Daqian, I didn't exaggerate, right?

Yes, it was a huge applause.

Lizi.

You can say he surprised those present with novelty.

You're flattering me.

Dad,

when did the Children's Palace reply us?

They said by 5 p.m. today.

They're calling.

They're calling.

It's a call from Children's Palace.

Hello, Mr. Li.

(Hello.)

Yes, I'm Zheng Yingjun.

You're too kind.

I feel embarrassed

to hear you compliment me.

Yes.

You're right.

I understand.

I had no choice too.

My daughter insisted on taking me there.

Why would an old guy like me

compete with the youngsters?

Yes.

I understand.

Li.

Since you addressed me politely,

we're friends from now on.

We can have a drink when you're free.

All right.

Bye-bye.

Daqian,

it's okay.

Don't despair.

There are other opportunities in the future.

I'll go out and take a stroll.

(Baihe First Middle School Library, Tieyuan)

Hey, guess what?

She got the job

after Mr. Mi begged the principal.

Really?

Mi Lihua may look proud and pompous.

His weakness is his daughter.

The children of other teachers are outstanding.

Only his daughter came

to our school

and was given a temporary position.

No one can see that coming.

Excuse me.

Where's Mi Lan?

Mi Lan?

She's over there.

Thanks.

Who's that?

I have no idea.

Mi Lan.

What are you doing here?

Borrow some books.

Isn't it lunchtime?

Why are you here borrowing some books?

In that case, let's have lunch together.

Okay.

What's going on there?

Stewed chicken with mushroom,

herbal pork ribs,

stir-fried eggplants,

and air-fried yellow croaker.

Are you reporting the menu?

It's today's menu at the cafeteria.

I've made some observations.

The cafeteria prepared the best menu

every Friday.

Just tell me what you want to eat.

What's wrong?

My dad is there.

Mr. Mi?

Why?

Zixi, I'll get back to work first.

You're not eating?

I'm not hungry.

I don't have a self-study class in the evening.

Let's go back together.

Are you really going to swap your bike with mine?

Are you sure?

You better don't regret it.

If you keep asking, we're not going to swap.

Okay, I'll stop.

Are you not going to wait for me?

You can go home by yourself.

- I'll get going now. - Bye.

(Baihe First Middle School Station)

This guy is pretty good-looking.

When was this photo taken?

You were in a band too?

It was in 1987.

Your Aunt Hui took this photo.

You weren't born yet at the time.

Dad,

what was your dream when you were young?

Was it music?

It was my dream before you were born.

After you were born, it was...

What is it?

Make a fortune.

Me?

The Children's Palace didn't know what they're missing.

They didn't know the sound of nature at all.

Daqian,

I know

my own capabilities.

You've sent out so many resumes of mine.

But no one gets back to you, right?

Who says no one got back to me?

Dad, be patient.

We can take our time.

I'll accompany you as we find a job.

Daqian,

it must be hard on you.

Thank you.

Dad,

why don't we buy

that shop?

Trust me. We'll make a profit and not losses.

When the relocation compensation is paid out,

our family will be rich.

Are you still thinking about that shop?

I've asked several of my friends.

They said

that area is a low-lying land

that won't increase in value.

Dad, listen.

From now on, just believe me.

I'll make sure you make a fortune.

Okay.

For you,

I'll do it.

Okay.

Why are you so happy?

What did you get?

I gave you the chance to be a shareholder, but you rejected me.

Don't envy me after this.

Are you serious about buying that shop?

Why are you so proud

when nothing is set in stone?

Besides,

some people

go bankrupt after opening for three days.

Wasn't that you?

I'm being serious here.

Why do you fancy that shop?

The shop's cost performance.

The value will increase in the future.

What?

Do you even know what cost performance is?

Cost performance

should be based on the product's ability

to deliver performance.

I'll put it this way.

You have to meet the performance requirements

before you discuss whether the price is appropriate.

That place obviously

can't meet the basic performance.

You're just desperate to try anything even if it doesn't help.

(Why do you want to see me?)

(How much do you know?)

Do you know who the female lead's dad is?

They already showed it in the beginning.

It's Mr. Chen.

No.

It's Mr. Wu.

Stop making it up.

Who are you trying to fool?

They haven't updated the new episodes yet.

Do you think you look similar

to Mr. Chen?

He's more good-looking.

Do you know why the female lead doesn't choose him in the end?

Because you're both ugly.

Stop your gibberish.

You're distracting me from watching TV.

I'll tell you one last thing.

I'm not listening.

This female lead

doesn't travel times.

She's dreaming.

Zheng Daqian!

Watch your TV

while I'll go and make a fortune.

(Look at how self-righteous)

(you are now.)

(You always do whatever you want.)

This Chen guy is nice.

I can play this role too.

Sir, please give me a few more days.

I can definitely raise the down payment.

Miss,

stop wasting my time.

Someone wants to buy this shop already.

I need the money urgently.

Sir, you can't do this.

We had a deal first.

Besides,

it's first come, first served, isn't it?

It's not that I breached the contract or didn't want it anymore.

Sir, give me some more time

since we're from the same town.

Miss,

just be honest with me.

Do you have the money?

I'm still trying to raise the money.

Mister, this is a great shop.

But I was also the first person

to see the value of this shop,

right?

Sir, give me a few more days.

Why are you here?

Who are you?

I'm her neighbor.

Sir,

do you have a hygiene license for this place?

What about a pollutant discharge permit?

Do you have the fire safety inspection certificate?

You don't know a thing.

That's your responsibility if you want to run this place.

Listen.

I'm skeptical about this shop.

Put aside making money.

The renovation alone will cost you a lot of money.

Just get out of my sight

and stop meddling in my business.

Sir, please.

Just give me two more days.

I'll definitely raise the money.

Miss, I...

Listen.

I can see you're an honest person,

okay?

I'll give you one more day.

Tomorrow will be the last day, okay?

Thank you so much, sir.

Tomorrow it is.

I'll deliver the money to you tomorrow.

Why are you thanking him

for a shabby shop like this?

You're so funny.

What did you just say?

- What do you mean? - Sorry about that.

- He didn't mean it. - What did you mean by that?

How is this shabby?

Sir, I'll see you tomorrow.

Is my shop that shabby?

(Study Hard. Contribute to the Nation)

Look at the time.

Why are you only here now?

I don't feel well today.

I already asked for leave from my superior.

Do you think you're a student,

where you can come anytime you want?

Why don't you have the desire to improve at all?

Good morning, Mr. Mi.

You're here to work.

Do you know

how many people are fixing their eyes on you?

Many people want to see

how well you work.

You must keep this in mind,

understand?

If you keep doing this,

many people will badmouth me

behind my back,

saying I pulled strings.

Dad,

I'll just be honest with you.

I accepted this job

because I didn't want

to make you

and Ms. Liu lose face.

But it doesn't mean

I'll work here for a long time.

Since we're bringing this up,

I apologize in advance

because I plan

to resign soon.

This job is really not for me.

With that little skills

and education of yours,

there's no place for you to put on airs.

Don't you know that at all?

Listen to me.

If you resign,

don't ever come home anymore.

Can you just listen to me?

You've been chewing me out all the way. Can you stop now?

How is that chewing you out?

I was just trying to persuade you.

Just look at the interior of that shop.

The utilities, fire safety,

floors, and walls.

You have to change the whole thing.

I won't do anything, then. I'll just wait for the relocation.

Do you really think

that's a central business district

where they'll compensate you one to two million yuan

for relocation?

Just wait and see.

Wait.

Look at the location.

Why are you more stubborn about this than choosing a man?

You have no experience.

How can you make money?

Besides,

I thought you wanted to find a decent job.

Why do you daydream all the time?

Stop looking down on me.

Do you think I'm a fool who's easy to cheat,

can't succeed in anything,

only uses brute force, and is impulsive?

That's too much. You only use brute force.

Wait.

If you want to do a decent job,

I can help you.

At least you won't lose money if you count on me.

Count on you?

If we didn't grow up together,

I wouldn't bother to stop you at all.

If we didn't return to Baihe,

we wouldn't keep in touch anymore.

It's hard for us to be friends most of the time

with our personalities.

I agree.

What's wrong?

We're all friends here.

- I'm not his friend! - I'm not her friend!

You're still awake?

You're back.

I can't sleep.

Why don't you go to bed first?

Aren't you going to bed?

I'll go to bed after drinking this milk.

Did you fight with Mr. Li?

I saw you avoiding him yesterday.

It was nothing.

We always fight whenever we see each other.

He always scolds me when we do.

I thought

Mr. Mi found the job for you.

Yes.

But it's not what I want.

Why did you accept it?

When you grow up,

you have to do

what everyone expects you to do.

I don't agree with that.

I think it's better

to be yourself.

But in the adult world,

you should keep adjusting yourself

to adapt to the environment and people.

You'll know when you grow up.

Have you played Tetris before?

You see.

The pieces keep adjusting themselves

to fit into the space.

In the end, it'll disappear.

So I think

no matter how old you are,

you have to do what you like.

You don't have to care what other people think.

I'll go to bed now.

You should get some rest too.

Why are you still awake?

Stop being upset.

Why do you have to be upset with Lizi?

That's because you didn't hear what he said about me.

He's just looking down on me.

I think he cares about you.

That's not caring. He was trying to knock me down.

He'd rub salt in my wound.

Then between Yan and Lizi,

who's more important

in your heart?

Of course, it's Yan.

Yan is nicer

and more likable than him.

What about you?

How's work at school?

Is it exhausting?

It's nothing special.

No one talks to me at work anyway.

But I always hear them say

Mi Lihua's biggest weakness

is to have a daughter like me.

They can just buzz off.

Bring me to school tomorrow.

I want to see who spouts that nonsense.

So you really don't plan

on continuing working at school anymore?

You knew

I hated school

and sitting for exams since I was young.

What about you?

How did it go with the shop?

I haven't raised enough money.

I wanted to ask Mu Zili to join.

Not wanting to join is one thing.

He said I'm stupid.

He said it'll be a complete loss.

So this is the reason you fought.

No matter how old you are,

you should do what you like.

You don't have to care what other people think.

Daqian,

I'll join you.

Let's do this together.

Really?

I'm preparing to resign anyway.

Even if my dad wouldn't let me go home,

I'll resign anyway.

Are you sure about this?

Yes.

I can only rely on you at a critical moment like this.

I've saved up

almost 50,000 yuan.

I'll invest all of it.

I'll meet the landlord to sign the contract tomorrow.

We'll go together.

But is 50,000 yuan enough?

I went through my transaction records lately

and noticed one thing.

My ex-boyfriend owes me 60,000 yuan.

I'm going to get it back.

I thought you didn't want

to have anything to do with him anymore.

I don't care about the rest,

but I'll make him pay back

every single cent he owes me.

Come on, let's sleep.

You've changed a lot.

Okay, let's sleep.

Morning, Zixi.

Morning.

Did you change your bike?

I lent mine to my classmate.

Hop on.

I'll give you a ride to school.

It's okay. I can take the bus.

You should go now, or you'll be late.

Excuse me.

Do you know someone by the name of Mi Lan?

She's about my height

with long hair.

I don't know anyone like that.

Thanks.

Mi Lan,

where are you going?

You'll be late.

(Baihe First Middle School Library, Tieyuan)

Mi Lan, someone's looking for you.

Mi Lan,

I've finally found you.

Why are you here?

How did you come in?

Ms. Xia showed me the way here.

It's nothing difficult.

Mi Lan,

you've already changed your looks

and started a new life.

Everyone is addressing you politely now.

Keep it down.

Sorry, Ms. Xia.

It's okay.

Dahua, what do you want?

- What do I want? - Keep it down.

What do you think I can do?

We'll talk outside.

Wait.

(Please queue to borrow and return books)

Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

Didn't you leave

without telling me too?

I want to start a new life.

I don't want to go back to that kind of life.

What kind of life?

We didn't steal or rob anyone.

Yes, we got caught.

But that was because of bad luck.

What's wrong

with selling things to make a living?

I'm already back in my hometown.

I don't want my friends

and relatives to know my past.

Is that wrong?

Fine.

It's okay if you don't want them to know your past

or admit that I'm your friend.

You have to help me one last time.

I owe some money.

I can't stay at the house

we used to live in.

I have nowhere to go.

I have no money.

Mi Lan, help me one last time.

Today is the last day.

If I don't pay them,

they'll kill me.

Mi Lan,

I'm sure you don't want

your friends and relatives to know about this, right?

Mi Lan, it'll be the last time.

Please help me.

It'll be the last time.

Don't you know if I have money?

I have no one else to turn to.

I really don't.

I really have no money.

You don't have to be mean if you don't want to help.

It's my meal for the whole day.

(Property Sale and Purchase Contract)

Miss,

we waited for three hours.

Is your friend coming?

She's coming.

I told her we're signing the contract today.

She'll definitely come.

Are we going to wait for another three hours?

Sir,

let me call her again.

Please wait.

Hello, Mi Lan. You finally answered my call.

Where are you?

Daqian,

I don't think

I can buy the shop with you anymore.

I'm sorry.

Why?

Didn't we have a deal?

I have a friend

who needs money urgently.

So I lent her the money.

I'm really sorry.

What did she say?

Sir,

I don't think

we'll be able to sign the contract today.

What?

Are you kidding me?

Are you messing around with me?

What's the meaning of this, huh?

I'm truly sorry.

Something came up today.

What do you mean by that?

- Just leave. - Wait.

- Leave! - I'm sorry.

- I'm truly sorry. - Just leave!

Sir,

let's keep in touch.

Keep in touch?

Don't call me anymore!

Daqian,

I'll join you.

Let's do this together.

I can only rely on you at a critical moment like this.

Just one night.

You must leave tomorrow morning.

Then take me for a good meal.

Just eat anything, Mi Lan.

Mi Lan?

Daqian?

Why are you still out here?

Dahua.

You must be Mi Lan's friend.

I'm also Mi Lan's friend.

I'm Dahua.

Lan,

I haven't seen you around for a while.

I've been busy.

I missed you.

Even our crabs missed you.

Hello, I'm Zheng Daqian.

Daqian, we have something to do.

We'll get going first.

Dahua.

Baihe is not a small place.

But we run into each other in the street.

What are the odds, right?

You're right.

You said you're hungry.

I'll take you for a midnight snack.

Let's go.

Wait.

You see, I came all the way here.

Besides, it's better to meet by chance.

I'll leave after I buy you a meal.

I can't let you treat me when you're a visitor.

What do you want to eat? It's on me.

You're sensible.

Why aren't you two eating?

You look frail because you don't eat.

Eat more.

Dahua,

how did you meet Mi Lan

in Ningzhou?

We were housemates

and business partners.

Did you start a business in Ningzhou?

What is it that you do?

We've done so many things.

We were in fashion.

We opened a clothing company.

Ningzhou has a lot of garment factories.

We would also order

some stocks from the wholesalers

and sell them

in our online stores.

How is the shop doing now?

It went well at first.

I had a friend

who wanted to invest in her

to turn her into a model.

He wanted to help her be a popular influencer

and set up a company.

What's the name of the shop?

Let me search.

- Mi and Hua Exclusive Store. - Don't search for it.

Daqian, stop.

It's closed down.

We didn't make enough money

because the competition was too fierce.

After that, we went into sales.

What did you sell, then?

Electronic products.

Yes.

Something high-tech like blockchain.

Blockchain?

Sir, two servings of pork belly, please.

Coming right up.

Dahua, keep on eating.

We're going to the toilet.

Yes, keep eating.

You guys didn't even eat anything.

Mi Lan,

do you know Dahua very well?

Don't worry. That's what she's like.

She's not that articulate.

Why did she come to Baihe

to see you?

She...

She's pretty pitiful.

Her parents passed away when she was a kid.

She doesn't have many friends.

She came to find me because she had no choice.

Excuse me.

Your friend doesn't seem to be feeling well.

♪There, there. Don't despair♪

♪The memories are real. Am I right?♪

♪We have accepted♪

♪That the moments of regret we've missed out on are gone♪

♪And the foolhardy me stubbornly loves you♪

♪To sacrifice it all for you♪

♪I kept searching through the crowd♪

♪I always believe we'll meet again one day♪

♪I tried to shine brightly in the starry skies of the winter night♪

♪To give you light and warmth♪

♪So you'll remember this moment♪

♪We have accepted♪

♪That the moments of regret we've missed out on are gone♪

♪And the foolhardy me stubbornly loves you♪

♪To sacrifice it all for you♪

♪I kept searching through the crowd♪

♪I always believe we'll meet again one day♪

♪I tried to shine brightly in the starry skies of the winter night♪

♪To give you light and warmth♪

♪So you'll remember this moment♪

♪This moment♪

♪I kept searching through the crowd♪

♪I always believe we'll meet again one day♪

♪I won't be sad even if the memories disappear♪

♪We'll be unforgettable memories for each other♪

♪I tried to shine brightly in the starry skies of the winter night♪

♪No matter how many obstacles during the meteor rains♪

♪It'll pass because we've all grown up♪