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My brother and his wife

want to separate them.

My goodness.

I told them,

"What are you doing?

Your daughter isn't a kid anymore."

Right?

They're together.

They're happily in love. That's not bad.

Why are they worrying so much?

My goodness.

We're parents.

One word. Scared.

An older woman with a younger man?

Sometimes, it's a matter
of traditional views.

We can't convince ourselves to accept it.

I'm different from you.

I think an older woman with a younger man

is the best match.

Tell me why.

Think about the past.

For most couples in the past,

the men were usually older. Why?

Because men make houses, women make homes.

Isn't that right?
So men have to reach a certain age

before they have social status

or before they can provide for the family.

That's why "men make houses."

As for the girls?

They have to be young.

They must be healthy.

Because they have to give birth. Right?

So "women make homes."

But look at how it is now.
It's totally different.

Times have changed.

Do you know how amazing my niece is?

She said her annual income is

more than a million yuan.

-Amazing, right?
-Yes.

She also said,

"I don't need a man to pay for me.

I have my own money.

I'll buy it for myself.

I don't need his money.

I just want to find someone who I like

and he likes me back.

We can be together and happily in love."

This niece of yours is so confident.

Very confident.

I don't think it's about the money.

I think parents are concerned about

the biological problem.

If the woman is older,

when she becomes

an old hag,

the man would still be young.

But nowadays,

finding a soul mate

is unrealistic.

Yes.

Looking for a soul mate
is basically impossible.

But biologically speaking,

I think the woman should still be older.

Hear me out.

People are saying,

"Most women live longer than men."

So how can they be together forever?

The woman has to be older than the man.

So they can grow old together, right?

What if according to tradition,

the man should be older than the woman?

Then my niece is 37 years old.

If she has to find someone older than her,

he'll be like 40 or 50.

A man in his 40s won't be as healthy.

If he gets ill or has an accident,

my niece has to take care of him.

Won't that be a bother?

So dating a younger man now

and being happy in love all the time

is a lot better.

Isn't that great?

Yes.

Also, Ms. Zhou.

I'm telling you.

Girls nowadays aren't like our generation.

When women become old,
they would look like a hag.

Young girls today…

My goodness.

They have cosmetics. They go to the gym.

And have microplastic surgery.

You know it, right?

They all look so young.

Have you seen it? What's it called?

Something sisters?

Sisters Who Make Waves.

It's a good TV show.

-Isn't it great?
-Yes.

Can't you tell how old she is?

But she can sing and dance.

Look at men these days.

Those older guys don't even dress up.

Some grow fat. Some go bald.

They don't age well

-with their big bellies.
-Right?

That little niece of yours,

how much older is she than her boyfriend?

I think she's five years older.

That's all right.

Only five years.

I thought it was 15 years.

A five-year age difference
is nothing nowadays.

In my eyes,

it's not a big deal at all.

Ms. Zhou, you're too open-minded.

Fifteen years?

My niece is 37!

If it's 15 years,

that boy would only be

in his early 20s.

Just a young adult.

That's so embarrassing. Come on.

Small child.

A young boy.

I think this design is good.

We can give it a try.

Not good enough.

Go and look at the major brands.

Compared to them, this is nothing.

Those major brands' designs

are the works of the best designers.

They have perfected their skills
over time.

Besides, our goal
isn't the same market as theirs.

Being able to do this as a start-up brand

is already an accomplishment.

Take your time.

I don't have the time.

I have to hurry.

I have to prove myself right now.

I just told you no…

Why are you here?

You've been ignoring me.

Of course I have to come and find you.

I'm not ignoring you.

I'm just busy.

Qi Xiao.

Has it been bothering you?

The age difference

between the two of us.

That's impossible.

I thought about it for a few days.

I think the older I get,

the more I become like my mom.

I used to think

that my mom
always arranged everything for me.

She decides everything

and she always acts like
she did it for my own good.

But now, I also realize

that I'm becoming more and more like her.

Ms. Zhou is adorable.

Though she's a little bit controlling.

That's right.

After you quit,

I came to Zhu Lin in secret.

I invested 200,000 yuan

and I told him not to tell you.

But I did that

only because I wanted to help you guys.

I wanted the best for you.

So…

Are you upset?

A little bit.

I can look

for investors myself.

You offering us money

makes me feel like you don't believe

that I'll make it.

When my mom

took out her savings

for the down payment for my house,

I said the same thing.

I said,

"Mom, don't you believe me?

Do you think that I won't be able

to make enough money?"

Guess what my mom said?

She must have said that

she didn't want you to struggle.

She said

it's an investment.

She even told me

not to take away her chance
to make an investment

just because I was too proud.

That's a great excuse.

She was right.

Look. Over the years,

housing prices have gone up.

Qi Xiao.

I'm not that rich.

So the 200,000 yuan that I gave you guys,

I worked hard for it.

I saved the money, bit by bit,

from my salary and bonuses.

I won't let my money go to waste

just out of pity.

I'm investing.

Someone once told me

that he used to run an online shop.

Each month, he made 7 to 8 thousand.

He also said he wanted his own shop

to make 50 to 60 thousand a month

in the future.

I think you have the potential,

but you need investors.

We really hit it off.

Don't take away my chance
to make an investment

just because you're too proud.

What about the design competition?

Giving me a privilege.

Was that out of confidence?

Gu Yutao told you that?

I didn't go to him first.

He brought it up himself.

He said he knew someone
and that he would talk to them.

But I already told him

that Qi Xiao, my boyfriend,
doesn't like playing dirty.

That's what I admire about him.

Really?

I thought I had already turned him down

so I didn't tell you.

I didn't want to upset you.

But I never thought

that he would use this

to drive a wedge between us.

I knew it. He has bad intentions.

Then today,

we discussed all our problems.

It's all out there.

What else do you need me

to explain to you?

From now on,

no matter what we come across,

we have to open up to each other. Okay?

Okay.

If you really want me
to be honest with you,

can you also be honest with me?

I'm very curious

to know what you think of me.

Or what you think of our relationship.

For some reason,

it feels like you don't want people
to know we're dating.

As if you're ashamed of me.

Why do you think so?

Sijia knows.

Ziyan knows too.

At the reunion,
I also formally introduced you

to everyone.

What about your mom then?

Mom.

Qi Xiao and I would like

to have a meal with you.

Good?

Are you ready?

I just want to make sure

that you're serious

about this relationship like I am.

Do you have your answer now?

That's great!

That's great.

Su Yang.

That's wonderful.

I'm glad you're here.

I didn't think they would agree.

That means they really like
your work and your skills.

That's why they agreed to work with us.

Mr. Su, now we just have
to check the contract.

The 50,000 yuan deposit money
will be ours soon.

Sijia.

I was just thinking.

We don't have a company.

We can start one.

I did some research yesterday.

It's easy to start one.

The government is encouraging
student entrepreneurs.

Even after graduation,
they'll still support it.

In many districts of Shanghai,
there are more plans and subsidies.

We can take a look.

We might be able to apply.

You're amazing.

Su Yang.

The only problem is,

will you…

Will you quit your current stable job

to start a business?

If you don't want to, it's also fine.

You can just sell the rights to it.

That's good too.

-200,000 yuan--
-I will.

Sijia.

I'm willing to try.

After being with you,
I'm no longer afraid.

I fear nothing.

CHECKING YOUR COMPANY NAME

RESIGNATION LETTER

CHECKING YOUR COMPANY NAME

Hello, Mom.

Qi Xiao, is it true
that you're having dinner

with Ms. Zhou tonight?

How did you know?

Did she tell you?

I went to her school to give her eggs

and she told me.

Qi Xiao, you must behave yourself tonight.

Then it would work.

"It would work"?

How would it work?

Tell me.

I asked her.

"Hey, why didn't they invite me?"

Guess what she said?

What?

She said,

"According to Shanghai's rules,

the man goes to the woman's house first."

Hey, "the man" goes
to "the woman's" house.

I understand. Got it.

I love you, Mom.

You're the best mom in the world.

Come on, my dear.

Bye.

Bye.

Ms. Zhou, the food is ready.

Let me get you some soup.

Not now.

Have a seat first.

You too.

Sit here.

Let's just be quiet and sit for a while.

When you are quiet,

the whole world will be quiet.

I have a few words

to say to you.

After that,
I won't mind your business anymore.

Of course, Ms. Zhou.

I'm not that old-fashioned.

But I have my own view.

Because to my generation of people,

dating without wanting to get married

is called being tramps.

But it's different now.

When you're in a relationship,

you must learn to grow.

But I still hope

that you can have

a wedding with no regrets.

Don't get married just for your parents.

Don't get married
because society demands it.

Do it because you've found true happiness.

Are you ready?

Ms. Zhou, we're ready.

We're serious about this.

You're just a kid.

You always butt in.

I didn't ask you.

Since you said it first…

Okay then.

I'm asking you first.

Are you serious about Shen Ruoxin?

Do you think, in the future,

you'll marry her and have children?

Ms. Zhou.

That's up to her.

I have always been serious.

I was never fooling around.

But the age difference is big.

She's 12 years older than you.

You're 12 years younger than her.

I know.

You're worried that I'm too young,

that I might be too naive,
so you're worried.

But I promise you,

I can take care of her.

I'm really sincere.

How sincere are you?

Tell me.

On the surface,

she's rational, logical, and careful.

But she's also very romantic.

She likes watching the stars.

Nothing touches her

more than ideal things.

While she may look cold on the outside

and only cares about her own interests,

she's actually a softhearted person.

She's willing to sacrifice

for the people she cares about.

Qi Xiao,

let me repeat this

one last time.

The day you decided
to leave the Legal Department,

from then on,

you are my people.

Don't ever say such things like,

"Don't worry."

She doesn't like being interfered with

and being controlled.

She always says
she wants to control her own life,

but she often can't take care of herself.

Shen Ruoxin!

Shen Ruoxin!

She has a weak stomach,

but she loves spicy food

and coffee.

Her blood sugar drops easily,

but she often skips breakfast.

She likes horror films,

but she'll have problems falling asleep.

So she has
to watch documentaries to relax.

She thinks she's a good drinker,

but when she's upset,
she gets drunk easily.

She can do

whatever she puts her mind to.

If she doesn't want something,

even if she's tempted with treasures,

she still won't take it.

Mom.

I've made up my mind.

I'm not leaving.

Ms. Zhou.

You've never asked me

why I like her.

I like her

because of how special she is.

Her ability and strength,

everyone can see that side of her.

But her cuteness and softness,

only I can see that.

I'll cherish her.

After hearing that,

I really feel like
you know my daughter better than I do.

Thank you.

Your turn.

Why do you like him?

Mom.

When I am with Qi Xiao,

I feel the most comfortable

and relaxed.

I never have to hide anything.

I can always be my true self.

I never have to worry that he'll hurt me

or he'll set me up.

He always stands up for me.

He protects me

and takes care of me.

When the whole world is going against me.

He stands by my side

no matter what.

What are you doing?

Do you enjoy ganging up on a woman?

Aren't you ashamed?

He's there for me when I'm tired.

When I'm drunk and act crazily,
he'll make a scene with me.

When I have a setback at work,

when I'm having trouble,

he'll always be there.

He'll help me solve all my problems.

Actually, I don't know

why I…

I feel safe when I'm with a man
who's so much younger

than me.

When he smiles at me, I feel…

I feel like this cold world,

this world
that is full of rules and restrictions,

has become so warm.

I don't know if it's love or not.

Because I don't know
what the definition of love is.

But I know one thing for sure.

In all these years,

he's the only one…

who came into my heart.

So Qi Xiao and I…

We're serious.

They say you're only hungry

when your mom thinks you're hungry.

Instead of me teaching you,

it's better to say that the two of you

keep on teaching me.

Xinxin,

you're an excellent girl.

I hope

that you can have a unique life.

But Xinxin,

you're older than him.

You should be more rational.

I still want to ask.

How long do you think

this affection will last?

Ten years?

Twenty years?

Mom.

When two people are together,

no one knows what will happen

in 10 or 20 years.

Maybe at first,

two people look great being a couple.

But you'll never know how they may change.

Because no one knows
what's going to happen.

Ms. Zhou.

I know.

By being together,

we'll face many problems in the future.

Lots of setbacks.

But no relationship can go on

without any problems or setbacks.

One thing is for sure.

I'm very serious.

I'm willing to be with her

to face the problems

and solve them.

I'll try to grow up

and always be by her side.

Be the shoulder that she can lean on.

Don't worry.

Mom.

Isn't love just an irrational belief?

It's just

what the heart wants.

It's something that ties us together.

After so many years,

I finally made up my mind
and have the courage

to be brave for once.

Aren't you happy for me?

I am.

I have no reason not to be happy for you.

Go.

Be brave.

Even if you fail,

you can come home.

You still have me.

I won't let anyone treat you badly.

Qi Xiao.

Do you understand what I just said?

I'm not a vegetarian.

Got it.

You're not a vegetarian.

You can have the ribs I made.

Here, Mom.

Ziyan.

Why are you back early?

I thought your flight was tomorrow.

I've been away for a week.

I miss you.

There's a class tomorrow

so I won't see you.

I won't see you at night either.

So I flew back right away after work.

Not bad.

I'm on probation, right?

I have to do well.

Why aren't you playing?

My band is interviewing our new drummer.

I'm an amateur after all.

I can play from time to time.

But I can't play for them every day.

Or even go on tours or competitions.

So I asked Ting to find a new drummer.

So from now on,

you won't come to the bar at night?

I'll come if you're away.

But if you're home,

I'll stay home.

Honey.

Are you doing this for me?

I promise.

Other than business trips,

I'll try to turn down
every business dinner.

I'll stay home with you.

You said it.

-Keep your word.
-I promise.

What about your class?

I'll still go.

The principal asked me.

He said that the students really like me.

He wanted to pay me more

to teach more students.

Good for you.

So did you agree?

No. I said I was thinking about it.

I was trying to hold him off.

So he'll pay me even more.

Seems like
you're becoming the best teacher.

Do you know?

Why do the children like me so much?

They say I'm the only one

who doesn't see them as children.

I can understand them.

Ms. Song is so great.

What do you think?

I think it's great.

He's the one.

Just by his appearance

and the atmosphere,

he matches us.

No. I mean, he matches you.

I think he's really great.

But…

I think you're the best, Ziyan.

Unfortunately, though the king wishes,
the goddess refuses.

Don't use an idiom if you don't know it.

Do you know what it means?

She's my wife.

Don't lay a finger on her.

I was wrong.

To be honest, if we're going to hire Leo,

Ziyan, maybe you can do

one last performance.

Get everyone excited.

Invite all your friends.

Zou Cheng,

when will you be free?

The day after tomorrow?

I'll invite the guys
from my company as well.

After seeing you play,

they've become your fans.

Okay.

Then I'll also invite Ruoxin
and the others.

Okay, the day after tomorrow
is Ziyan's show.

I'll remind you beforehand.

Buy some cheering props.

Okay.

This place is so popular.

Look at the time.

There's still a line.

It's popular online.

It's not just popular and pretty,
there's one more thing.

-What's that?
-It's expensive.

With a discount, it's 788 yuan.

More expensive than Waldorf.

My dear Ziyan.

It's so nice of you

to pay for this expensive afternoon tea.

You don't even care about the price.

Because Zou Cheng gave me his card.

Not arguing anymore?

Have you guys reconciled again?

Right now,

it's like we're glued to each other.

Like a house on fire.

So deeply attached.

We don't pale in comparison
with you and your younger boyfriend.

What are you saying?

Shen Ruoxin.

You're blushing.

I've known you for years,

but I've never seen you blush.

Who's blushing?

This kid, Qi Xiao, is amazing.

He's the cure for your age.

Tell me.

How far have you two gone?

Have you

kissed yet?

Take out your mirror and look at yourself.

Nothing's wrong. My makeup's nice.

Your tongue was sticking out.

It's freaking me out.

"Freaking"?

Being with your younger boyfriend

really made you younger.

Can't I hold on to my youth's end?

Sure.

It really is popular online.

So many people are coming in.

But I don't understand.

Isn't the afternoon tea supposed to be
for two people?

They only ordered
one set of afternoon tea.

And the rest ordered the cheapest drink.

Honey water.

Is that enough?

You're so simple-minded.

Are they here to eat?

They're here to take photos

and post them online.

"Another afternoon with my BFF."

No, but what is the point of this?

I don't get it. What does it mean?

To set an image of being pretty and rich.

Someone will take the bait.

I don't understand young girls.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

The moment you say that

makes you look like an old lady.

Have you heard of Breakfast at Tiffany's?

Never heard of. Never seen it.

Yes, I am an old lady. Okay?

Is there an old lady who's this pretty?

You're the prettiest in this store.

All right. You're a young girl.

Girl, let's go to the bar together.

I'll ask Zou Cheng to take us.

I already promised Qi Xiao.
I'll go with him.

Gross.

Are you two inseparable?

Qi Xiao is preparing to cheer for you.

We are doing it for you,

milady, Song Ziyan.

Eat up, you.

Eat. It's my gas money.

It's so good.

Tastes expensive.

There's more.

Qi Xiao.

Is everything ready?

Where is he?

Qi Xiao?

Where are you?

You startled me.

So childish.

Don't open your eyes.

I have a surprise for you.

Okay.

Don't open your eyes.

I know.

Are you peeking?

No.

Come. Follow me.

Are you going to scare me?

You'll find out soon.

Slowly.

Be careful.

Where are you taking me?

-Are you looking?
-I'm not.

Here.

Okay.

Be careful.

Have a seat.

Can I open my eyes now?

Not yet. Wait a minute.

Now you can.

My goodness.

Did you make this?

How did you do that?

Zhu Lin told me today

that I can use this hologram

to look at my designs.

It just came to mind

that I can let you look at the stars.

We don't have to go to the science center.

Whatever you want,
whenever you want to see it,

I can do it for you.

Do you like it?

Yes.

A lot.

I LOVE YOU

FAIRY

Tonight

is my final performance here.

All this time,

I have so many people to thank.

I would like to thank Ting

and everyone in the band.

It was you

who helped me find my purpose and motive

when I was helpless and confused.

You showed me that I was still shining.

I have to thank my best friend,

who has been with me since we were kids.

If it weren't for her,

I wouldn't be playing the drums again.

Ruoxin.

Thank you.

Lastly,

I have to thank my husband.

FAIRY

Zou Cheng.

I LOVE YOU

At our wedding

five years ago,

you said something

that still moves me even to this day.

After holding your hand for five years,

I just want to say,

"Let's hold hands

until we're old.

Even death

won't separate us."

Subtitle translation by: Liu Men Che