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[Road Home]

[Episode 24]

Call me back when you're free. Lu Chen.

Sir, your noodles.

Lu Chen.

Did you catch a cold?

Probably.

Why are you

so late for lunch?

I had some business.

It took me a while.

Have your lunch first.

We'll talk about it later.

What noodles are you eating?

Lanzhou beef soup noodles.

Make some noise while you're eating.

I can't see.

But I can hear you.

Boss.

Long time no see.

Are you back from your honeymoon?

Yes, we went to Chengdu.

I kept half a box of drinks

here when I came last time.

Please get it for me.

Okay. Sure.

Wait.

I'll take it for you.

You need to see a doctor when you're sick.

I can't take so many pills.

And I don't want to go to the hospital.

It'll be bad

if I get infected with other diseases.

Don't worry.

I’ll drink more warm water.

Lu Chen.

What are you wearing?

A brown shirt.

Black cargo pants.

Is there any pattern on your shirt?

No.

How long is your hair now?

It's the same length

the last time I met you.

Did you shave?

Do you look handsome?

Not bad.

What do you mean by "not bad?"

I've never seen anyone more handsome than you.

Do I have no other merits

other than

my handsome face?

People with good looks

are naturally advantageous.

When we first met,

I gave you 100 points.

The more we spent time together, the more points you got.

You're good at everything.

Of course I'd be

200 percent in love with you.

If our baby is born

as beautiful as you,

your contribution is great.

I will love you 300 percent.

That works too.

I'll try.

Do you know when you're coming back yet?

These two days.

I'll be back

this week.

Get ready.

This week?

Yes.

So suddenly?

Why?

I can't tell you.

Okay.

Okay.

I'll get ready.

Once your plane has landed,

meet me at your convenience.

Bye.

I heard about what had happened

at the construction site.

The people from the Civil Explosion Company

will wrap things up.

Our cooperation mission

is over.

Your superior called me this morning

to inform me that the one-month deadline is up

and asked

when I will let you back.

My original plan

was to hold a farewell party for you.

But, look at the situation now...

I’m here for this too.

Mr. Shen had no son.

We were close.

This time,

I want to send him back.

It can be considered as accompanying a hero's last journey.

Let's cancel the farewell party.

We'll meet again someday.

Yes.

Someday.

No need to wipe away your tears.

It's not embarrassing to cry.

I'm fine.

I was just

reminiscing about the old captain.

They were all good people.

Why did everything end up...

Things are unpredictable.

I’ve made a report

to send Mr. Shen back to Beijing.

We should send him back.

We're ought to do so.

He's old.

And he doesn't have anyone to send him off.

He contributed his whole life to the country,

I admire him.

Aren't you going back to the squad?

Let's go back together.

Today?

I don't think you can sleep tonight.

I'm going back to the squad

on tomorrow's overnight train.

To visit our brothers.

[Qining Police Station, Police Training Camp]

[Qining Police Station, SWAT]

Faster! Keep up!

Keep up! Keep up!

Captain Lu.

Captain Lu is here.

Captain Lu is here.

Captain Lu.

Train well.

Be disciplined.

Don't slack off.

I came back to check on you all.

I will stay for dinner tonight.

If there's anything you want to talk about,

there's no hurry to talk now.

Focus on your training.

Yes, sir!

Forward march!

Captain Lu.

You came back earlier than I thought.

This is my second hometown.

I have to come back.

You have been eating well.

You've gained weight.

I've gained not only weight,

but also about three to four years' worth of experience

with Captain Lu in this past month.

Okay.

I'll be looking forward to your year-end training test results.

Why did you come back suddenly?

Without telling anyone.

Fine, I'll stop asking.

I'll treat you to good food in the canteen tonight.

The sun shines like gold, all over the fields,

mountains and rivers.

The seedlings in the fields

because of the sunshine...

Alright. Stop looking at me.

I'm happy, okay?

I know.

I'm happy too.

Two eggs.

We get one each.

Okay.

How about

I make us tomato braised noodles?

Actually,

we can make do with plain soup noodles.

Think I can't cook?

Uncle Lu said,

"Honesty is the best policy."

Fine.

I admit

my tomato braised noodles don't taste good.

Let's not have it then.

I'll drive you

to Aunt Duan Rou's house later.

Not bad.

You got your marriage certificate so soon.

Does Gui Yuanshan know?

I didn’t tell him

so that he won’t trouble Lu Chen.

What about his parents?

His mother knows.

His father doesn't know about it yet.

His family is quite complicated.

But based on

your relationship status,

it's inappropriate for both sides' parents

to not meet each other.

He's not in Beijing now anyway.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello, I’m Lu Chen’s sister.

I have flexible working hours.

Next time,

you can come to me anytime.

It's mainly because there's no one at home.

My husband is on a business trip.

I need to take care of both of my children.

My dad...

He's drunk and sleeping at home.

I have looked for Haidong,

but he's not around either.

We are family.

Lu Chen told me

you are usually busy with work.

But no matter how busy I am,

family always comes first.

Don't worry.

Go and keep your children company.

Can you handle it yourself?

My mom came with me.

If I can't handle it,

I will tell you.

Okay.

I'll give you my number.

Didn't you call me

just now?

I saved your number.

Look at me.

I'm so muddled.

I'll get going then.

Go ahead.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Here.

Women should eat more fruits.

I'll go

and buy more for you later.

Let Xiao wash them.

Eat more when you have time.

It's good for your skin.

The fruits are getting more and more expensive.

I can't afford to buy it.

I'll get Xiao to order it weekly

Order it weekly

and send it to you by courier.

No, no, no.

No.

It's okay.

We are a family from now on.

It's her duty

to buy things for you.

It's a waste not to enjoy

when our child can afford it.

Auntie.

Is there anything

you would like to eat?

I'll order for you.

There are meals provided in the hospital.

It's cheaper.

Don't make do with it.

Order what you like.

Here, give me.

Look.

My kids

always order delivery at home.

I-I've never ordered anything before.

What should we eat?

What kind of cuisine

do you like?

Spicy ones.

I like spicy food.

My husband doesn't like spicy food.

That's why I've never gotten to

eat any spicy food at home.

You never get to eat spicy food

just because he dislikes it?

Why did you

compromise so much?

Your marriage is so not worth it.

He can't compromise with you.

You are the only one compromising.

Are you looking for a husband

or a son?

Well...

Okay, this one.

I-I-I...

One dish and one rice.

Four dishes and one soup.

No.

There are three of us.

Five dishes.

Okay.

I've asked Gui Xiao

on the way here.

Actually,

we are about the same age.

But you look

much younger than me.

I live an easy life.

I mean

I live with ease.

Actually,

you can treat me as your friend.

When you have time,

we can have a call or a nice chat.

Gradually,

we'll become closer.

Given the personalities of Xiao and Lu Chen,

things will never change between them.

Yes.

Lu Chen has always been strong-willed since young.

He will keep liking what he likes.

About the previous engagement,

you...

It's over.

I've ordered.

It'll be delivered soon.

Don't worry.

Okay.

Call the nurse if you need anything.

You have to work tomorrow.

Sleep whenever you have time tonight.

I know.

Her sister will come tonight.

I don't need to accompany her for the night.

It's better to be a mother-in-law.

I've never enjoyed

your company.

Do you want to get sick?

I'm just jealous.

Jealous?

You can always move back.

Move back to Beijing.

I have a room for you.

No.

You're used to being independent.

Me too.

I'm even afraid you would interfere

in my private life.

All right.

The car is here. You should leave.

You don't want me to accompany you?

No, I can manage.

Okay.

Bye.

Xiao.

Let's talk.

Come.

Sit here.

Auntie,

the doctor wants you to rest more.

Why don't you take a nap

to recuperate?

I’ve been lying for most of the day today. I’m not sleepy.

The year when Lu Chen graduated from high school,

there was always a girl

who came to the repair factory to look for him.

It's you, right?

Yes.

Seriously.

It's been years.

Looking at you

and your mother's outfits,

you must be from a well-off family.

Not bad.

Do your parents get along well?

They divorced

when I was in university.

Did they remarry?

No.

My mom is quite stubborn.

Since she decided to divorce,

she had never changed her mind.

Although it's my dad's fault,

she was very calm the day she moved out.

She talked about the thinking process of

how she decided to divorce.

From the hesitation

to the frustration,

and finally, they divorced.

It is considered as

an explanation

for this relationship.

She told me afterward.

I think she did a good job.

Isn't she lonely

living alone?

Many people don't feel lonely

even if they don't get married in their whole life.

What's wrong?

Are you sad?

Tell me.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Hello.

The return time is decided.

I will arrive in the morning the day after tomorrow.

Get ready.

Sure.

What would you like to eat? I'll go grocery shopping.

You can buy

whatever you want.

My car broke down

and you're back at the right time.

You are indeed my savior.

I am

the captain of the SWAT.

But you always make me sound like

I'm still a teenager

who is only capable of repairing cars.

Well,

I have a project and

I need a Russian translator.

Will you come back and help me with it?

You can send it to me now.

I can check on it on the train tonight.

It saves time.

Aren't you going to sleep?

I'll find time

to sleep.

No.

I'll find another translator.

Let me try.

I also want to learn from things

that I've never tried before.

Lu Chen, you’re so ambitious now.

Gui Xiao.

Watch your tone.

I have to go.

I have something to do.

Well,

don't worry about your family.

Your sister called me.

She said everything is fine at home.

I'm hanging up. Bye.

Every time I hear you talking to Xiao

it reminds me of my first love.

You still can't get over your first love?

No.

It's just that feeling.

The feeling of childhood sweethearts.

She is like this.

Still a child.

She always thinks she's mature.

Yet,

she's still innocent.

Since you are going to stay till night,

any plans in the afternoon?

The shooting range.

Sure.

Why don't we arrange a shooting training?

Ask them to join us.

Gather at the shooting range!

Switch!

Forward!

Switch!

Why do you bring the dogs to the shooting training?

They've never seen Captain Lu practice shooting.

Let Captain Lu show them.

Okay.

Switch!

Switch!

You

have never seen this former captain.

Let's have a good look today.

He's the legend

of our shooting range.

His admiration for you

is

incredible.

How enviable.

He's your subordinate after all.

Of course.

I have a strong heart.

Yeah.

You’re a captain now.

How about

a game?

What game?

Let's start with a simple one.

Go ahead.

Coins.

Yes.

Good shot!

Bravo!

Haven't found your accuracy yet?

I'm a slow starter.

Start slowly then.

Switch to the next one.

Yes, sir.

Good shot!

Nice!

Bravo!

Bravo!

Captain.

Your engine

hasn't been heated up yet.

Former captain

is already five kilometers ahead of you.

Cut the crap.

Have you heard of

the story of the tortoise and the hare?

I prefer leading right from the start.

Running your mouth now.

Don't you know

who is your captain?

Captain Qin.

We have the freedom to speak.

This is the old rule of our team.

How come when it's time for you to talk,

you have nothing to say.

While there's no need for you to talk,

you have so much to say.

Go.

Good shot!

Bravo! Bravo!

Don't you know that men all make mistakes?

Just now,

I missed the shot because of them.

Roger.

All three strikes!

Bravo! Bravo!

Are you taking advantage of the chaos?

You are not calm enough.

Is the match still going on?

Of course.

I'll finish what I started.

Don't disturb me this time.

I can end this match with least three to two.

Captain Lu.

Do you and Officer Qin

have something on your mind?

How did you know?

You returned

without telling anyone.

That's not your style.

And I heard

you had an important mission this time.

You even came to borrow Gao Hai.

Time must be tight.

You won't have the free time to shoot here.

This is not what you guys will do.

Good analysis.

Go on.

Besides,

you and Officer Qin

seldom have extra training.

As you have said before,

"Balancing work and rest is very important.

We should not only be good cops,

but also live a good life."

In general,

I think you are in a bad mood.

As for Officer Qin,

he's worse at hiding what's on his mind than you are.

He has never been

so impetuous in his shooting training.

Your guesses are correct.

But I can't tell you

the reason.

I understand.

I'll go and prepare

the barbecue grills.

Tonight,

dinner at the usual place.

Brat.

Relax.

Do what you should do.

I know it all.

Consider this trip

as a visit to your family.

Everyone here

are your family.

Put your mind at ease.

I feel relaxed after coming back here.

But every time something like this happens,

it reminds me of the old captain.

Captain Qin.

You have to hit this shot.

Quiet.

Leave me alone.

Captain Qin. You got it!

Bravo!

What a relief!

Zhong.

Hurry up.

So much food.

A meal now is a meal less.

From now on,

I will think about your cooking every day.

I will come back

every annual holiday.

Forget it.

Even if you agree,

your girlfriend won't agree.

You have only a few holidays.

You'd better stay at home

and keep your family company.

She's my wife now.

So soon?

We got the marriage certificate.

But I don't have time to hold a wedding ceremony yet.

Maybe next year.

I have some missions going on

until the next Spring Festival.

We'll celebrate the Spring Festival first.

And after she gives birth,

she needs to recover.

It'll be the year after next year.

It's too cold to get married in winter.

She loves to be pretty.

I don't want her

to wear a wedding dress

in cold weather.

Wait, wait.

What did you say?

You even have a child now?

This is double happiness.

Indeed.

But today,

please don't share the news with them.

I don't want to celebrate today.

I understand.

Everyone has their moment of weakness.

Zhong.

Can you do it?

Look how timid you are.

Let me do it. I can do it.

There's no need for you to help.

Please be seated.

Let me do it.

How can we let you do it?

We're the youngsters.

That's right.

Yeah.

He thinks we're good for nothing.

Let me tell you.

You can have a good meal today.

My cooking skills

as good as Lu.

Excuse me.

Don't...

Make way.

Seeing Captain Lu reminds me of a lot of things.

What is it?

Only compliments are allowed tonight,

no bad words to each other.

Keep your voice down.

Zhong is asleep.

Captain Lu.

You definitely

never slept with him before.

Back then,

we played cards

and watched movies.

And he can still sleep.

This volume can't wake him up.

This is not the sensitivity

a SWAT should have.

However,

when the phone rings,

he will wake up immediately.

No delay.

I can testify.

I have seen it before.

He joined late.

I didn't get to lead him.

I have no idea

about his sleeping habits.

However,

I was indeed unqualified previously.

Captain Lu,

you are good at everything.

But there's one single thing that you are not good enough at.

You like to self-reflect

and put blame on yourself.

I agree.

The ancients self-reflect three times a day.

You can reflect on yourself 17 to 18 times a day.

Fine.

I'll change.

Listen.

You have to change.

Loosen up.

You need to relax, Captain Lu.

But

his psychological quality

is his weakness.

He has to face the reality.

Speaking of the past,

let me tell you

Captain Qin’s love story.

Didn’t we just agree

to not say anything bad about each other tonight?

I'm not talking bad about you.

I was going to talk about your first love.

My first love?

Who?

You weren't here at that time.

He just came here.

A few female colleagues were sent by the brigade.

He had a crush on

one of them.

Bullshit!

Are you trying to deny it?

That's not true.

Why should I admit it?

No.

Captain Qin.

Captain Lu

has been talking to me all this while.

Stop interrupting.

In our squad,

you are the most experienced in romance.

Don't pretend to be innocent.

I'm not pretending.

He's talking nonsense.

That's not true.

That female colleague

is capable,

beautiful,

and ambitious.

Many people in our squad

pursued her.

I didn’t know

Captain Qin would be interested.

There's one time

we're both in the office.

That female colleague

talk to me about work.

No.

When did it happen?

Why don't I remember?

And then?

The story ends here.

He left after that.

How do you know

Captain Qin had a crush on her?

Lu Yanchen, don’t talk nonsense.

After she left,

I went behind Captain Qin

to see

the documents on his computer.

I found that

he was holding a bun,

calm and cool,

expressionless,

using it as a mouse.

Lu Yanchen.

What are you talking about?

It's way too obvious.

No, that day,

I wasn't feeling well.

I took the wrong one.

Captain Qin.

It's not shameful to have a crush.

You're a SWAT.

Can't you distinguish a mouse and a bun?

No.

I was on night duty the night before.

I wasn't in a good state.

It seems Captain Qin

wants more evidence and cases.

Right?

Fine.

I did like her for a while.

A while?

Quite a while, okay?

Tell me more.

You have been pretending to sleep?

No, Captain Qin.

I didn't mean to.

Captain Lu rarely comes back.

I thought you two must want to have a chat.

I don't want to sleep.

Wang, it's all your fault.

You insisted that I slept deeply.

How can I open my eyes?

Fine.

Let me tell you one more.

OK. OK.

Lu Yanchen.

You better...

I still remember

when we first moved in,

we had cleaned this floor

for quite some days.

Yes.

We painted the walls.

Zhang,

thank you

for solving such a big problem

for our brigade.

My house is empty anyway.

It's better to rent it to our people

than renting it to outsiders.

Look.

It's really good

after refurbishing.

It's indeed lively to live together.

However,

everything is good

but the lack of

an independent bathroom.

In the early years, the factory's dorm

shared the same bathroom.

The rent is cheap and

it's close to the police force.

That's more than enough.

Sharing a bathroom is not a big deal.

Yes.

It's quite big inside.

Besides,

all the people who rent this house

are all men.

So,

let's change it to a men's toilet.

It'll be spacious enough for us.

And it saves money too.

Our base

is far from the city.

We can take care of each other

by living together.

It's good.

When any of us get married,

we'll definitely move to the city and buy a house there.

This place

feels more like an apartment for us single men.

We can have hotpot together

when we're free.

There's a park nearby.

We can get up early to exercise and walk the dog.

No problem.

You have even thought about your retirement life?

I've thought about it anyway.

We can't find a girlfriend

with this work intensity.

Besides, living in

this this bachelor pad

is like living in a boy's dorm.

We are destined to grow old together.

I have a son.

Who wants to grow old with you?

Captain Lu.

I won’t be with you too,

Captain Lu, don't touch the wall.

I-I-I just finished painting it.

You don't have to remind me.

Do you think I don't know about it?

Those who moved in

were all single then.

Now,

you're the only one who's still single.

Please focus on the old days.

Transferred-former-captain.

Are you proud?

Of course.

What's wrong?

I heard you were here

before my morning training.

So I came all the way here to meet you.

I have to go now.

Bye.

So early?

I'm not kidding.

He can’t stay for even a minute.

Captain Lu.

Bye.

Commissioner.

SWAT Detachment of Tianwen City,

Third Brigade, Lu Yanchen,

reporting to you.

Lu Yanchen.

You must be tired from travelling all the way here.

It’s my pleasure.

Mr. Shen was picked up

at the station.

Okay.

Your Detachment Leader

has gone to visit Mr. Shen's family.

When will the memorial service

be held?

Saturday.

I'll get going then.

I'll go with you.

Uncle.

Yesterday, I heard from these old classmates of mine

said that a hero

will be sent back today.

The one who sent the hero back

is Captain Lu.

I heard that Captain Lu

has got married recently.

You don't have to say anything.

I already know.

When did you know?

I've already known.

Did Gui Xiao tell you?

When I was transferred to Gonghai,

I have been planning

to pay a formal visit

with Gui Xiao

after completing my mission.

Since you're now married

and have a home to go back to,

please be careful

when you go on a mission.

Okay.

Where are you going?

I'll ask the driver to drive you.

Home.

OK.

You're back.

I came back by train.

I'm dirty.

I'll take a shower first.

It's okay. I don't mind.

I do mind.

Are you disgusted by me?

I disgust myself.

Alright.

I need to take a shower.

Have you bought the ingredients?

Yes.

I bought all my favorite food ingredients.

Why are you following me?

I want to stay with you every second.

Now you don't even care to greet me

when you see me?

It's a misunderstanding.

I'm just trying to leave the time

to Aunt Gui Xiao.

I have something to tell you.

What?

Your mother was ill two days ago.

But she has been discharged.

I took care of her the whole time.

Don't worry.

Who called you?

Your sister called me.

My sister?

I did give her your number.

Actually, I just want her

to have a chat with you

and take care of you when she's free.

You're worrying too much.

All these years,

I've been taking care of myself.

It's nothing.

You should cook later.

No, not cooking.

I really can't cook.

Days without you,

I always order food deliveries.

How many days are you going to stay?

Three days.

Whole day off today.

Tomorrow is Mr. Shen’s memorial service.

I will go back on the day after tomorrow.

Do you want to go back

to visit your mom?

I should go back.

Together?

No.

We had a good chat last time.

I don't want you to meet my dad.

It's the same reason as yours last time.

Why don't you

want me to go home with you?

I should at least say hello.

Not now.

We're married.

It has nothing

to do with them.

I'll handle

my own business.

Stop staring.

I'll cook for you.

My skills are limited.

I bought

vegetables and meat that doesn't need cutting.

You rarely come back.

I've done everything I can

to save you time.

It's withered.

Not that withered. I can make do with it.

It seems that you are not reliable in

buying groceries too.

I'm being a free labor.

Don't be picky.