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[Road Home]

[Episode 17]

When I was young, I thought

breaking up

was super easy.

So, I kept mentioning it.

I had mentioned it many times.

But that time,

he agreed.

Maybe he couldn't stand it anymore.

You were indeed asking for it.

It's common that you don't know how to love the other in your first love.

It feels like

you wanted to use a break-up as a test

to prove that

the other liked you very much.

I was also pretentious.

Back then, when I had pimples on my face,

I refused to see him.

That was pure love.

You liked him.

And you didn't expect to get anything else.

You didn't know what else you could expect either.

Actually,

if I hadn't met Lu Chen once again,

I would have thought

that my life

was perfect.

It was pretty good.

If I hadn't met him again,

I might have resigned myself

to living a bachelor's life.

I've never thought of living a bachelor's life.

I still hold expectations.

I'll find someone as excellent as me.

So that one plus one is greater than two.

I'll leave it to fate.

Anyhow, we should value quality over quantity.

I'll cook some dumplings.

You go upstairs first.

When it's ready,

I'll ask you guys to come down for dinner.

Dumplings again?

No matter how awesome Lu Chen's cooking skill is,

we can't eat dumplings all the time.

I haven't finished them yet.

Help me, please.

I'm busy this week.

So, I'll just stay in Tianwen.

I don't think I can go back to Beijing.

Roger that.

You don't have to come home if you're busy.

But, we must contact each other every day.

Just contact me when you're free.

We have to maintain our relationship.

Got it.

When will Captain Lu come home?

Next week.

Next week?

Today's just Monday.

Isn't he in Tianwen?

It's too tiring for him

to come back and forth every day.

Adults are all living for work's sake.

Go up there quickly.

And help Qin Xiaonan with his homework.

You still have to work overtime later.

Hurry.

[SWAT Detachment of Qining City Public Security Bureau]

I'm afraid that you won't come back.

I just finished handling these.

I have approved

two captains' leave for this week.

You set two of them free at once.

Can you stand it?

I've been away for so long.

It's time for them to have some rest.

Also, I have something to report to you.

I'm getting married.

Is she from Qining?

Did she come back with you?

She's from Beijing.

I didn't

hear about it from your former leader.

He said that you were single

and you didn't have your personal life.

We knew each other since childhood.

Since childhood?

In that way, you're still in a hurry to get married and hold a banquet?

Yes.

As soon as possible.

I can't believe that Captain Lu

has come to this.

You haven't been home for days.

Won't your girlfriend be angry?

I'll call her later.

You two seem to be cut out for each other.

If you need anything,

just call each other.

We used to be separated in the past.

We phoned each other every day

and sent two letters a month.

Then, you broke up?

I still have

the answer sheets of a squad to evaluate

before she goes to bed.

Otherwise,

she'll stay up late to wait for me again.

You...

are not allowed to speak

in an hour.

I'm a deputy captain after all.

You ordered me not to speak...

Fine, I won't say a word.

Who was the one

who dumped the other between you two?

I have a meeting

in half an hour.

Today, I'm meeting with the representatives from the accounting firm

and the law firm.

I have just bought sparkling water...

What flavor do you want?

I'll keep one for you.

The white peach flavor with ice.

Okay.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Since when have you liked

white peach flavored?

It's tasty.

What did you have for lunch?

Food in the canteen.

Two meat dishes and three veggies.

The treatment is good.

What about you?

Dumplings.

Don't you get bored with that?

I was so busy at work

that I was not in the mood to think of what to eat.

So I just ate whatever was available at home.

You're being quiet again.

I don't talk much.

You're right.

You haven't changed at all.

Fine.

I'll call you back later.

I have to prepare for the meeting first.

I won't disturb you anymore.

Bye.

I forgot to say goodbye.

She didn't even say goodbye.

Don't you like cold drinks?

It won't taste good if you don't drink it now.

Thank you.

You've been avoiding me since you came back from your vacation.

There's no such thing.

By the way,

do you know

which ring brand is the best?

It's for an engagement.

An engagement ring?

I would like to go shopping.

This should be prepared by a man.

I can also buy it if I want.

Or else,

he can buy another pair.

Then, we can wear the rings in turns.

Thank you.

Actually, if it weren't for Lu Chen,

you and he would be a good match.

You've known each other well since you studied overseas together.

You've also been supporting each other

overseas.

Do you think it is not messy enough?

Tell me secretly.

You've been his crush for so long.

Have you ever thought about it?

No.

Humans are not like mating animals.

They fall in love once they meet the suitable ones.

I was on the phone with Lu Chen just now.

Before I hung up,

I didn't say goodbye.

Will he overthink?

He's the captain of a SWAT brigade.

Would he overthink

just because his girlfriend didn't say goodbye?

Do you think you are having puppy love?

How old are you?

The concern will cause confusion.

What's wrong?

I haven't talked to a girl for years.

Now I don't even know how to make a phone call.

Did you quarrel with your girlfriend?

She...

didn't say goodbye when she hung up.

Then, she must be angry.

Do you think the same way?

With my limited experience

in a relationship,

I can make a 100% guarantee.

What's wrong?

Anything else?

No.

Then, you are calling me for...

It's about our marriage.

Right now?

I'm going to have a meeting soon.

I've already reported orally

to the leader.

This weekend,

I'll visit your parents' house.

This weekend?

We'll see.

Is it inconvenient?

No, I just want to see

if I have work this weekend.

We'll see.

Okay. Bye.

Okay, I'm hanging up.

I have to prepare for the meeting.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Can you enlighten

a bachelor like me?

Tell me about

a time you failed.

Why did you break up

back then?

We were parted at that time.

There was a time

she was very emotional.

She was always unhappy.

I didn't know why.

I was so busy

that I didn't have time to look into it.

She wanted to break up.

I agreed in a fit of anger.

Later, I found out from my cousin

that her parents were divorcing

during that period.

It was too scary.

It was a misunderstanding.

It was all because of a misunderstanding.

It was not a misunderstanding.

We were young

and we didn't know how to give in.

Neither of us knew.

Actually, if we talked it out,

and I admitted my mistake,

it would be nothing.

It was all because of pride.

Now that I think about it,

when two people are together,

it's just taking turns to give in

and coax each other.

Yes, that's right.

That's right.

Pride

is for your opponents,

not for your family.

You know a lot.

My mom said this.

She's living her life wisely.

Of course.

She always suppresses my dad.

I can have a perfect childhood

and a harmonious family

only because my mom has high EQ.

What else did she say?

She said a lot.

Have a meal with my mom if you have a chance.

She'll make you blissful in your marriage.

Didn't I tell you to be careful?

You got pregnant immediately after you went to Qining?

No.

Then, why are you getting married?

Isn't it enough to date each other?

Lu Chen treats you well.

You always hold him back.

It's not appropriate.

Do you want some?

I was also busy

involving my parents

to break off the engagement

for him last time.

What do you mean by holding him back?

He is a good young man.

He wants to get married

and have children.

Is that wrong?

Besides,

they are so close

that they want to get married.

But, you're always nagging.

Oranges or apples?

Both.

Okay.

Since you went to Qining,

I've told you to be careful.

Don't get pregnant.

That's because I have something else to tell you.

Lu Chen's family

is not as simple

as you think.

To be precise,

it's more complicated than what you have seen before.

We're already engaged.

I'm not hesitating.

I'm just afraid of my dad.

When we were in Qining,

he called Lu Chen

with

a bad attitude.

I'm just worried that

he will be upset if he visits our house.

Let's talk about your father's attitude later.

Let me finish my words first.

Other than him and his sister,

he also has a younger brother and sister.

But, they were not born by the same mother.

When his parents divorced,

his father didn't get married

but had his younger brother

with someone who was living together with him.

His mother remarried

and had a daughter

with her second husband.

After her second husband had passed away,

she remarried his father

and brought his youngest daughter back.

It's so complicated.

Why are you looking at me?

Am I telling the truth?

-Yes. -Here.

Back in school,

Lu Chen was the most rebellious at home.

He just wanted

to attract his father's attention.

So that his father

would focus on punishing him

and would not bother his sisters.

He never said this before.

That's his temper.

He wouldn't tell anyone but keep it bottled up.

But, it's all in the past.

Now, all four of them

are living their own lives.

Xiaoshan just thinks too much.

But, she's worried about you.

I think that

you don't have to overthink.

No.

Your three sisters and brother-in-law

have been close to you since you were little.

When it relates to a family affair,

my head would also ache.

Their family is even more difficult.

Understand?

You have to think twice.

Be careful.

Is his younger sister

doing well now?

She also studied in the police academy.

She's now a prison guard in Hebei.

She rarely comes back.

She and Lu Chen...

I guess

both of them want to escape from their family.

He has suffered so much since he was young.

Therefore, I want to marry him as soon as possible

and give him a normal home.

Silly girl.

Honey, I want to eat hot pot.

Okay.

I'll get it for you.

Is Lu Chen coming?

He's in the police station this week.

We haven't seen each other for a long time.

Today...

is Saturday?

-Yeah. -Yeah.

He's back today.

Take this.

You just remembered?

I was muddleheaded.

See you.

I thought today was Friday.

Bye.

-Okay. -Take care.

Goodbye.

They look good together.

They are both workaholics.

If so, why did you stop her from getting married?

She has never been married yet, so she doesn't know.

As her friend,

I have to help her.

Whether she likes it or not,

I have to remind her.

This is my responsibility

as a friend.

Understand?

When I married you back then,

none of your friends

supported you either.

You're wrong.

Gui Xiao supported me.

I really don't know.

When she just went abroad to study,

she told me on the phone,

"Do what makes you happy.

As long as you are happy,

nothing else matters."

Lu Yanchen.

Well.

Let me introduce them to you.

These are my old classmates.

We went to the police academy together.

Lu Chen.

Hello, uncle.

Lu Yanchen.

Gui Yuanshan.

Do you

know each other?

He was my daughter's classmate.

Not really.

We were in different grades.

Then, you were her senior.

What a coincidence.

I was about to send them out.

Let's go together.

Let's go.

Detachment Leader,

I need to talk with Lu Chen somewhere else.

I want to know

about my daughter's work.

They are good friends.

Go ahead.

It's been 11 years.

Yes.

You're better than I thought.

Thank you.

This profession

is good in all aspects.

But, it's not suitable to get married.

Since you have a better choice,

you should

consider more for your family.

It's not easy for the country

to cultivate someone who can go to the frontline.

I'll work as much as possible.

If I don't work hard,

how can I live up to my brothers

and the old captain

who died in advance?

I'm still holding the same opinion.

You two are not suitable for each other.

Then, I can only prove it with time.

Prove what?

To prove that we will go to the end.

When he was on a mission in the police academy,

he was injured

and couldn't go to the frontline anymore.

So, he changed his profession.

Today, he came here to give us

the bomb-dismantling devices.

Their enterprise always purchases

the most advanced devices.

By the way,

I have something to discuss with you.

If it's about work,

just give me the order.

There's nothing to discuss.

I'm concerned because

you just told me you're getting married.

Is it a mission going out?

Not really.

The Fourth Brigade

asked us for an instructor.

Previously, we assigned you to take the position.

But, you were somewhere else.

So, we arranged for Miss Gu to replace you.

But,

Miss Gu went to the hospital earlier than expected

to give birth to her child.

It seems that you are destined to go for it.

What's there to discuss?

I'll go there tomorrow.

It doesn't have to be tomorrow.

Take a rest this weekend

and go on Monday.

But,

the Fourth Brigade has recruited numerous freshmen recently.

Half of them are new here.

They just graduated.

I want these rookies to take a closed training

for a month.

You'll be very busy.

You can't leave Tianwen for at least a month.

Go back

and discuss it with your girlfriend.

She is just about to be a police officer's wife.

She doesn't know clearly

about the situation here.

At least, she should be mentally prepared in advance.

She can understand.

But, I will also

explain to her.

In the past,

I always thought she could understand me.

So, I didn't explain anything,

and it caused a lot of misunderstandings.

That's what I mean.

Even if she has an acute consciousness,

that's her business.

You still have to explain

everything to her.

I've been waiting for you for half an hour.

Here.

I'm going to do my homework.

I'll take a shower with you.

What has stimulated you?

I just want to accompany you.

I can stay longer in the shower with you.

I'll be there on weekends.

It's already

4 p.m. on Saturday.

Captain Lu.

Please understand that.

I understand.

That's why we need to cherish the time

and get along with each other.

What do you mean by getting along with?

I'm talking properly.

Don't get the wrong idea.

The air in the bathroom does not ventilate well.

I'm afraid you'll be suffocated.

It's fine.

I'll come out myself if I'm suffocated.

Hurry.

Let me check if you've lost weight.

Go on.

Lazybones.

Take it off yourself.

You look smart wearing the clothes.

You're also muscular after taking off the clothes.

Good figure, Captain Lu.

Thank you.

Why don't you take it off?

How many days we haven't seen each other?

Can't you count?

♫Hey, what day is it today?♫

♫Can I see you?♫

I miss you these days.

♫Let the heartbeat continue at 110 bpm♫

What have you eaten?

♫It's so troublesome♫

You are a sweet-talker all of a sudden.

We're getting married soon.

♫You haven't got up yet♫

I have to say more

♫You didn't see my message♫

to steady the morale.

If you are always so handsome,

♫Did anyone tell you♫

from my side,

I'll always be determined.

♫I miss you very much♫

I'll get old eventually.

♫Love is in vogue♫

Then, I should take a look more often now.

♫You still want to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

♫Even meteors stop♫

♫Love songs are popular♫

♫I'll sing for you♫

I remember

♫We need to cultivate our relationship♫

someone said

we would just chat in here.

♫I believe you can do it♫

How can I talk

with you like this?

Like what?

♫Hey, what day is it today?♫

I have something to do later.

♫Can I see you?♫

What do you have to do

♫Let the heartbeat continue at 110 bpm♫

on the weekends?

♫It's so troublesome♫

I'll tell you outside.

Outside?

♫You haven't got up yet♫

♫You didn't see my message♫

Are 20 minutes enough?

♫Did anyone tell you♫

Yes.

♫I miss you very much♫

♫Love is in vogue♫

♫You still want to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

♫Even meteors stop♫

♫Love songs are popular♫

How long haven't you been shopping on this street?

♫I'll sing for you♫

When I was young,

♫We need to cultivate our relationship♫

I came shopping when I was in junior high.

♫I believe you can do it♫

Qin Xiaonan has had his dinner alone.

I've been waiting for you and haven't eaten yet.

♫Love is in vogue♫

Let's eat over there.

♫You still want to be quiet♫

Okay.

This is our first formal date.

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

Be serious.

Don't you count the previous one?

♫Even meteors stop♫

Let's go.

♫Love songs are popular♫

You bought me this.

at that hotel during that time.

Yes, it was.

So, in my heart,

I value it a lot.

Tomato sauce.

This is your favorite.

If you don't dip it, you'll be very upset.

I didn't have money that day.

I wanted to treat you to a nice meal.

It was a pity.

I still have a younger sister.

It's a bit complicated.

But, she always couldn't get enough money

for her tuition fee and living expenses at home.

So, I gave her mine.

Do you have a younger sister?

I've only seen your elder sister.

My mother and my stepfather gave birth to her.

I am the closest to her.

My family

is more complicated than other families.

I've been looking for an opportunity

to introduce you.

We're going to get married soon.

You should know first.

It doesn't have to be that detailed.

So childish?

The rest doesn't matter.

What matters is you.

Luckily, you met me.

I have a good character.

Otherwise, with you being so naive,

you'll easily be cheated on to get married.

How do you know

you weren't the one who was cheated?

Wait.

I need to use the bathroom.

I'll be right back.

Look how a good habit she has.

She washes her mouth after a meal

to prevent tooth decay.

Got it?

Wash your mouth after a meal to prevent tooth decay.

Yes, it's a good habit.

You may use the basin now.

Let's go.

What else do you want to eat?

Nothing.

I thought this was the first stop.

You're full now.

Are we going back?

No.

Let's walk along Chang'an Street.

Taking a walk after your meal

can make you live to 99.

Let's go.

♫I want to watch the sunrise with you♫

We're in the public.

Yet it's a square.

♫I close my eyes and make a wish♫

♫Your shadow becomes further with the long road♫

♫It becomes the truth of my empty dream♫

Just this once.

♫Love is the gentle looks of a youth♫

♫Be bolder, come closer♫

♫You are the curtain call speech for my youth♫

♫You are everything on my tiny planet♫

♫I've thought about it once in a while♫

♫The wind blows towards the snowfield♫

♫Your light will drive away all the cold nights♫

♫I'm willing to♫

♫Hold all my thoughts♫

♫All dreams are coming for you♫

♫Because it's you♫

Are you surprised?

♫It's almighty you♫

Hurry up.

Wipe it clean.

♫You've given me the courage to travel thousands of miles♫

Wipe it clean and put it on for me.

I'll take it to the company tomorrow

♫And pursue my racing heart♫

and show around.

♫Because it's you♫

♫You're at the end of my dream♫

Don't be angry.

♫I have shown my most gentle♫

The wedding rings are in pairs.

You can buy those.

♫And firm affection to you♫

We have to wear the wedding rings every day.

But, this is

only for the wedding day.

♫Because it's you♫

It's a waste for you to buy it.

♫It's almighty you♫

How much is it?

Of course I can't tell you.

♫I've traveled through time♫

♫Only for a reunion with you♫

Gui Xiao.

♫Because it's you♫

♫You're always at the end of my dream♫

I've already bought it.

♫Maybe in my life♫

♫I've been waiting for dawn to meet you♫

I don't want you to feel aggrieved.

♫You're my only desire♫

You deserve the best for everything.

♫I just want to hold you tight♫

We'll get married in a grand manner.

You don't care about these.

But, many people are vulgar.

They only care about these.

I don't want others gossiping

behind your back.

Anyhow, I don't allow it.

I won't let you feel aggrieved.

I can afford the ring.

You have to clear your debts.

Put it on first.

I'll buy you a bigger one.

Do you want a kiss?

Yes.

Kiss.

Shameless.

What should I be afraid of?

I'm not a star.

No one knows me.

Let's talk at home.

Lu Chen.

When we first met,

how old were we?

You were in Grade 11.

While I was in Grade 12.

I feel so sorry for you.

I thought I had no chance

to say sorry to you.

Although I wanted to break up back then,

I really loved you.

Since I met you,

I have had the same taste for men.

I like people

with beautiful eyes like you.

I like people who don't talk much like you.

I'll get annoyed if I meet someone who talks too much.

I like people like you

who kiss gently

and know how to fix cars.

Although your grades were not as good as mine,

you played billiards well.

Even a hooligan would be afraid of you.

Gui Xiao.

I'm really regretful.

I regret breaking up with you.

I regret it whenever I think about it.

I regret it even if I don't think about it.

I'll marry you this month.

Give me some time to arrange it.

We'll book

Meng Xiaoshan's restaurant.

Qin Feng will be our witness.

Let's get married.

Let's get married this month.

If so, I'll buy you a big house

to compensate for dumping you.

I'll buy it.

I have money.

Buy it before you get married.

So that it'll be your personal assets.

I can't share it with you.

You know the marriage law too?

I've heard from others before.

You do know what the important one is.

Go to sleep.

I'll go home after you fall asleep.

I'm going to get some water.

Fixing cars again in the middle of the night?

Can I interview you?

Why do you repair the cars

every time?

There are usually two reasons.

I'm happy,

and I'm not.

You can only be either happy

or unhappy.

Not necessarily.

Life can be ordinary

and dull.

Or live your life by goofing around.

So, today, you are...

Happy.

You're better at repairing cars than others.

Can you teach me?

I've always wanted to learn.

But to be an apprentice,

I won't get paid at first.

I also don't dare to resign from my job here

as I am the breadwinner.

How old are you?

23 years old.

You're still young.

With one more skill,

you'll have one more way to go.

Alright.

Call me Master.

You're willing to teach me?

I'll teach you when I'm free.

I'm usually too busy.

Sure.

Thank you, Master.

Master, here.

The chef is here so early.

I want a double-sided fried egg.

Don't make the yolk too dry.

What about you?

I have no requirements.

It's rare that the chef is at home.

If you don't make a request today, you will have to wait until next week.

Not just next week.

I have a female colleague

who was going to be an instructor in the Fourth Brigade.

But, the expected date of delivery is ahead of schedule.

She's going to the hospital to give birth to her child.

I have to replace her

for a month.

It's so hard to be a police officer's wife.

What?

Do you want to break off the engagement?

You've already married me.

No way I can go back on my word.

I'm a man of my word.

Besides,

you're not fooling around.

I'm willing to donate half of my husband

for the country.