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[Falling Before Fireworks]

[Episode 17]

[Long time no see]

Who is playing the piano?

You...

[Long time no see]

Are you still a man?

Judging from what you said,

seems like you're regretting it?

But I'm not interested

to verify whether I am or not.

There's tissue over there.

Is it too late

to pretend to be a gentleman?

Haven't you heard enough of

Delusional Love last night?

The clothes you dirtied

and the taxi fee

after splitting it between us is 198 yuan.

I don't mind if you round it up.

[QR code Receive Money]

Have we met somewhere before?

Don't curse me like that.

I don't remember meeting someone like you.

Why did you call my name

for the entire night if you don't know me?

Soul summoning?

[Cage]

[Author Jing Chen]

I was calling him.

Jing Chen.

Do you think you deserve being called by me?

Is he the past tense that you can't forget

or is he the present that you wish for?

Mind your own business.

Wait.

[Jingyu Hall]

♫Back in the early days♫

♫I used to play those games♫

♫Until I realized that none of them was true♫

Morning.

You're awake already?

♫I knew I'd work it out, I never had no doubt♫

What time is it?

It's only six.

Get some more sleep.

♫I didn't think that I would meet someone like you♫

I'll wake you up when breakfast is ready.

♫Everything about you makes me feel so right♫

Okay.

You can go.

♫All of my life, I have been searching for you♫

♫Someone to change that all of that I knew♫

♫Open my eyes, and I know I can finally feel what I love♫

Did you tell Yu to do that?

Yes.

Do you hate me that much?

Is it hard to give me an answer?

I hated that

you set Master Teng up

and tried to sabotage

my marriage with Siqing.

Even if you don't care about my attitude,

I guess

you care about

my image in your heart.

I can probably guess

what fantasies you have towards me.

If necessary,

I can destroy those fantasies for you.

Yun Pian.

For the sake of our longtime friendship,

let's stop here.

[Customer Manager Siqing]

The higher-ups are here to check on hygiene today?

I didn't hear about that.

Then why is she cleaning the table

and wiping the stationery holder?

This is not a stationery holder.

It's a mini version of my husband's yard.

It's called Winter Solstice.

[Winter Solstice]

You're right. There are snowflakes too.

[Winter Solstice]

[Jing Chen]

[Jing Chen]

I'm near the bank. I'll pick you up.

Okay.

So sweet.

Just show off your affection.

Once the approval of the building is authorized,

the mortgages will be piled up like snowflakes.

Three months later,

you won't even remember what your husband looks like.

The president and her husband

also divorced because of this.

Can you mind what you say?

Exactly.

What do you mean by also?

That's right.

Let's go.

Let's go.

I'm off work.

I'll be there after crossing the road.

Here for business?

Why do you have this?

It's not that.

[Winter Solstice]

What are you doing?

No.

This is a defective product.

You're the defective one.

Give it back.

Look.

This...

Only newbies

make such a mistake.

That's because his hand was injured.

[Winter Solstice]

You mean Jing Chen?

You mean he hurt his hand?

What are you doing?

What are you talking about?

I just talked to your wife

about the ruined Winter Solstice.

Am I right, sister-in-law?

Yes.

It's nothing.

Let's go.

The exhibition hall is closing.

Wait.

If it's convenient,

remove me from your WeChat blacklist.

The building approval your bank is working on

is invested by our company.

We'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future.

As your family,

I will take good care of her.

Jing Chen.

Did something

bad happen between you and your brother?

No.

He never bullied you?

Not really.

We only lived together for a year.

That year,

you were living the life of Cinderella, weren't you?

It's not that exaggerated.

At most...

What is it?

Tell me.

Didn't we agree to be honest?

What if he deliberately badmouths you

and make me misunderstand you again?

It's really nothing.

He just took my daily allowance

and made me do his homework.

He didn't let me feed stray dogs.

And

said I'm his replacement.

He...

Don't be angry.

We were young back then,

and immature.

It's not bullying.

Isn't that bullying?

What else does he want?

So what if he's the biological grandson?

How dare he call you a replacement?

Bah!

He is so full of himself.

Who gave him that confidence?

He did this to you

because you have a good temper.

Remember,

if he keeps being so mean to you,

just tell me.

I'm not as easy-going as you.

Fine.

I'll tell you everything.

Do you know why despite

the expensive price,

I still bought it?

Because your birthday is also on winter solstice.

It's because the little figures gathered as a family

[Winter Solstice]

in the model was something

I've been looking forward to countless times.

I was thinking

if a family is together,

they won't feel cold

even if it's the winter solstice,

the coldest day of the year.

If you have a family,

it's not cold.

This winter solstice,

let's celebrate together.

His weakness.

You mean what he fears the most?

He was afraid that the old man would abandon him.

[Professor Li]

[End]

Now that he's gone,

I don't know the answer to this question.

You have no idea.

He was never easy to deal with since he was a kid.

Brother, it's time to go home.

Brother.

Get lost. Leave me alone.

Grandpa wants you to go home for dinner.

Let's go home.

Everything you eat and use should belong to me.

So your money

is my money.

[Xingao Internet Cafe]

Kid,

[Internet Cafe Patrol Regulations]

give it to me.

Take it out.

Let go! Give it to me!

Chen, come here.

Come and help me thread the needle.

Kids have good eyes.

Take it, Chen.

I remember you loved sunflower seed so much

that you even broke your front teeth.

That really scared your grandpa.

We thought the Chen we brought back was you.

We found it strange

that Chen doesn't like sunflower seeds anymore.

He doesn't like it, but I do.

Thank you.

Take it.

Chen, you're off school too.

I have sunflower seeds. Do you want some?

Here, I'll get you some sunflower seeds.

Eat.

[Risk of falling]

That's surprising.

So you like these cats and dogs.

Is it because you share the same fate?

In the future,

don't let me know what you like

because I'll take it from you

or even destroy it.

I'll kick you out of this family sooner or later.

No one will like you anymore.

You don't believe me?

Let's give it a try.

[Winter Solstice]

[Winter Solstice]

[Hujing Garden Phase Two Construction Project]

[Zhongtian Myhome Group]

[Hujing Garden Phase Two Construction Project]

Mr. Xiao.

Manager Si.

Why are you here?

Because your company's new building

has entered the auditing stage

of the credit department.

I'm the one responsible for now.

I made an appointment with your assistant yesterday

to visit the construction site at 10am and make an evaluation

on the efficacy of the project.

But

he might have forgotten to remind you.

How could he forget such a big thing?

What if Manager Si

decides to stall the progress of the project.

It’s my fault. It’s my fault.

Manager Si, calm down.

Otherwise,

Mr. Xiao might take it out on me.

He just waited in the rain

for over two hours.

Mr. Zhang has taken good care of me.

How about this?

Let's go in first.

[Zhongtian Myhome Group]

So I can...

Manager Si.

For the sake of safety,

you need to change your shoes.

When I first came here,

I wore these shoes.

Really?

The person in charge was not cautious enough.

This construction site

has many pebbles.

It's safer to change into another pair.

Sorry, Mr. Xiao.

I only have one pair of shoes.

If the approval is delayed

and the construction cannot begin on time,

your company will suffer losses.

We possess all five certificates

and obtained the qualifications.

This is what your boss

said last time.

But why is the progress delayed?

If we look into it,

it's because you came

to the construction site

wearing heels.

Your outfit does not fit regulations.

What do you think

is the right way to dress then?

Manager Si, this is the only pair available.

I'm sorry,

please understand.

Manager Si won’t mind.

Her husband wore these shoes

when he was working in the countryside.

[Swipe Card to Enter]

[Swipe Card to Enter]

[Swipe Card to Enter]

Since there's only one pair of shoes,

I should leave them to Mr. Xiao.

After all,

your custom-made Italian leather shoes

don't get ruined easily.

Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Jing.

You've been at the construction site these days?

Why didn't you go to my office for tea?

The group invested money.

I have to keep an eye on the construction site.

Yes.

I have to see if you're an honest businessman.

Just kidding. Relax.

I heard Mr. Xiao say he'll change shoes from afar.

You haven't changed yet?

Is it because Mr. Xiao thinks my shoes are dirty

and shouldn't be worn on your feet?

Of course not.

These shoes...

What's the size of your feet?

Me? 41.

No way.

From the size of your face, it should be 43.

It fits Jing Chen's foot.

What do you think, sister-in-law?

[Zhongtian Myhome Group]

Please don't tell Jing Chen

[Hujing Garden Phase Two Construction Project]

what happened today.

I helped you.

Why didn't you say thank you?

Then why did you help me?

Aren't you a part of those...

those crooks?

Who gave him the confidence

to look down on my brother.

Shoes.

I'm quite curious.

You acted so tough.

Aren't you afraid he'll pick a fight?

It's not the first time anyway.

[Hujing Garden Phase Two Construction Project]

Actually, I'm quite curious about you.

What do you like about my brother?

He can't help you at all

when you face problems outside.

Don't you think

he's useless?

I should have kept a shoe

so I could slap it on your face.

And what you just said,

are you insulting him or me?

Since when did women rely on men

when they are wronged?

This is getting more and more interesting.

[Zhongtian Welcomes You]

What's the relationship between Mr. Jing

and that bumpkin?

Mr. Xiao,

you can ask me directly.

My name is Jing Cheng.

His name is Jing Chen.

My grandpa adopted him.

Because of him,

I couldn't go home for over ten years.

Tell me.

What's our relationship?

Then just now...

I have a weakness.

I'm protective of fair ladies.

Mr. Xiao has some grudges towards

my bumpkin brother.

Why don't we

hatch a plan?

Phip has

100 years of history.

It's a company that offers high-end products.

Last year, the group established

an international craftsmanship foundation.

It will provide funding and cooperation

for craftsmen.

Chinese elements

has become more popular overseas.

And we value

China's market.

We want to work with excellent craftsmen in China.

Young Hanfu designers like you

is our first choice.

In our country, there is an idiom meaning

we should make choices based on our status.

Your company is good,

but it's not our first choice.

Working with big brands

often results in exploitation of

trivial people like us.

Last year, we signed a cooperation agreement

with two veteran artists in Nancheng.

The most orders we receive

on our website are Qipao and porcelein

crafted by them.

We have never interfered

with any of their crafting process.

We definitely will not force them

to streamline their production for profit.

As for this,

you should verify it as soon as possible.

I believe there won't be

better and bigger platforms than us.

Okay.

I'll give you an answer in a week.

Of course.

Looking forward to new members

joining our family.

Thank you.

Mr. Jing.

I'll wait for your news.

Okay.

See you.

Ex-girlfriend.

Hello.

Who are you?

Let me introduce myself.

My former name is Jing Cheng,

the character for the Chinese tamarisk.

I'm also the older brother of the one you called for

all night.

But I thought the name was bad luck,

so I changed it.

My name is now

Jing Musheng.

[Promote Sports] [Better Health]

Brother Chen.

I'm done.

You go ahead.

The structure is broken and the pillar is crooked.

If there's a problem with the tenon,

it should be related to the recent typhoon.

And

the material we used before is pine wood.

It contains grease

so it attracts insects easily.

Okay, I'll check it out tomorrow.

Who is it?

From the Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The Yanfu Temple may need renovation.

I'll check it out tomorrow.

But your hand...

It's not necessarily serious enough

to arrange a huge construction for repair.

The last time we operated on such a huge scale

was 20 years ago.

Let me go with you.

Are there many worshippers there?

I happen to have bad luck lately.

I can pray for luck there.

It's not open.

That is the oldest architecture in Jiangnan

made with mortises and tenons.

In the past, grandpa was

in charge of its maintenance.

Even I...

Over there.

Why is he everywhere?

Isn’t he the one who’s a freeloader?

Long time no see.

What did you say?

Who's the freeloader?

A mistake.

Let's go.

Alright.

Why are you so angry?

Let's play.

Brother Chen,

you know each other?

Just because you called me brother,

I'll let you get the ball first.

Who called you?

I was talking to...

It's the same.

His brother is also my brother.

Is that right, Chen?

Brother Chen,

are you close?

Yes.

Chen,

you didn't tell him

about our relationship?

Or do you need me to do it for you?

Two more people.

Three on three.

Foul!

Are you playing basketball or fighting?

Don't worry.

Let's see if his hands are crippled.

Bye.

Bye.

I thought your hand was really crippled.

But that's strange.

Since your hands are still intact,

why can't you craft mortises and tenons?

Or...

because of back then?

Back then?

Do you think anyone will believe you?

We'll have to try.

Bro,

to be honest,

you're a good player.

But your standard of making friends is not good.

You mean Mr. Xiao?

I also think he is a bad player with a worse personality.

But I have no choice.

I'm just a construction worker.

I really am.

Right?

I thought you were in cahoots.

Bro,

let's add each other on WeChat.

Let's play together next time.

Sure.

Here.

I'll scan your QR code.

My name is Chi Zhongyu.

Just call me Yu.

I'll send you my name on WeChat.

Okay.

Excuse me.

I need to reply a message.

Yun Pian.

What's the matter?

I was playing basketball with my friend.

What? Yun Pian?

You know her too?

Is it the Yun Pian that designs Hanfu?

Yes.

You know each other too?

More than that.

She is my senior

and also Chen's neighbor.

We've known each other for more than ten years.

What a coincidence, Chen.

How about this?

Let's have dinner together these days.

My treat.

I have work to do.

Let's meet again next time.

Sure.

Bye.

Do you want to vent your anger?

What do you mean?

There were many people in the court just now.

I couldn't teach him a lesson.

We can go somewhere else.

But I'll have to ask you to get your brother

to the construction site.

We can find someone to hold him down.

Do you think we should cripple his hands

or...

Welcome to officially join our Phip family.

Thank you.

By the way,

I have a friend who has

an intangible cultural heritage exhibition.

He exhibits oil paper umbrellas, wood carving, palace lamps

and handmade backpacks there.

There are other sorts of crafts too.

I think

there should be someone suitable for Phip.

Please introduce

your awesome friend to me.

Chinese style will be our brand style

in the coming year

and we're looking for suitable craftsmen.

Well,

I'll call you soon.

Looking forward to our cooperation.

Bye.

Yun Pian.

What's the matter?

I was playing basketball with my friend.

You're kidnapped?

Alright.

Just die then.

What do you think about the proposal last time?

Don't you

want to take revenge on him?

What are you going to do?