Original subtitles

It is said that casual connections are unreliable.

Sure enough, it's short-lasting.

Zhuang Jie,

my skills won't stand a chance against you.

So,

just let it be.

=Will Love In Spring=

(Adapted from the original work "Lover" by She Mu Si)

=Episode 16=

Grandma.

Remember to unplug the charger once it's fully charged.

I've also placed a box of nuts under your bed.

Got it.

I have a gathering tonight. I won't be back for dinner.

Go order something nice from that food court.

Have something freshly cooked.

I hear you, now go.

How naggy can you be?

Who's there?

Grandma. It's me.

Why didn't you come inside? You scared me.

Grandma. I brought you some local produce.

We have shredded beef jerky,

cold rice cakes, and shelled peanuts.

These peanut candies are delicious.

They're all snacks,

be careful not to let them ruin your appetite.

Dong said you were working.

He didn't even tell me where you went.

Look at you.

You still buy so many things for me despite your busy schedule.

Grandma, don't need to play host.

I'll go back after leaving this stuff with you.

Apart from telling you that I'm working, did Chen Maidong

tell you anything else?

No.

He said you're quite busy lately and didn't have time to see me.

Here.

Thanks.

Grandma.

Don't sit too close. I'm having a cold.

No wonder your face looks so skinny.

I think you've worked too hard.

Why are you still working on New Year's Day?

You must be exhausted.

All right.

Grandma, I really have to go now.

I wouldn't want you to catch it.

I'll let you clean this up.

Visit you again when I get better.

Okay. Get some rest.

Bye.

One has unbearable nagging,

and the other one always has someplace to go.

How I wish they could balance each other out.

I've been looking forward to

our annual class reunion since last year.

And we have a special guest today.

It's her first time joining us.

Really? I can't wait to find out.

Relax. Someone's not here yet.

There she is.

Hey, there.

Showing up late just like a superstar.

Oh, Zhuang Jie, you've completely transformed.

Exactly.

I couldn't recognize her on the streets.

Don't exaggerate.

You all looked pretty good, too.

Look at your radiant faces.

Why don't you sit here?

I'd rather not. I'm having a cold.

I don't want Chen Maidong to catch it.

Sit here with me.

If you sit here, I might catch it, right?

Come on, you're healthy.

Stop flattering yourself.

Do you think Zhuang Jie's targeting you?

She's targeting Li Pei.

They're both business elites, handsome and beautiful.

Perhaps, they could even

spark an interesting conversation among themselves.

If I remember correctly, you must be Liang Wei.

You used to love picking up on conversations.

Unsurprisingly, you haven't changed at all.

I'm so sorry, guys.

I can't drink alcohol, so I'll substitute it with tea.

Here's a toast to you. Come on.

Come on, guys.

Cheers.

Cheers! Cheers!

It's been so long.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

Come on, let's eat.

You know me.

We've been drinking for three rounds.

Remember, we must drink until we are thoroughly drunk.

Li Pei.

The refinancing optimization policy will soon be implemented.

Its regulatory arrangements

that were implemented last year

saw a direct polarization between blue chip stocks and junk stocks.

As soon as this policy was launched,

the number of backdoor listings started to decrease.

Don't you think that it's senseless?

Different trades but worlds apart.

I've learned much.

They're whispering to each other again.

Like I said just now, whenever they get together,

things will surely get interesting.

Liang, enough of that nonsense.

Let's drink.

Why don't you ask Chen Maidong

to drink with you instead?

He hasn't even taken a sip yet. What is this all about?

I can't drink with you due to my profession.

Speaking of your profession,

I'm here today to tell you this.

Your dad's company is currently our biggest supplier.

Indeed, his dad runs a huge and successful business.

I'm so envious of you for having a good father.

Here.

I really can't.

However, you chose to disregard

your family's fortune by not inheriting your dad's business.

Everyone has their own ambition.

What about your ambition?

All I know is poverty stunts ambition.

That's you.

Chen Maidong. Listen to my advice.

Stop working with dead people. There's no future in it.

Liang Wei, keep your mouth shut if you're drunk.

Woman, keep quiet when a man is speaking.

Liang.

I've had enough of this conversation. Enough is enough.

Am I wrong?

She clearly lacks discipline. I don't need her to teach me what to say.

Do you need me to teach you?

Come on, teach me.

Show me. Let me see what you have.

Come on.

Enough.

Liang, you're drunk.

Sit down. Waiter.

Bring us some peanuts to let him sober up.

Dong.

Dong.

Dong!

Chen Maidong.

Wait for me, Chen Maidong.

Wait up.

Chen Maidong, I was wrong.

I was so wrong. Please forgive me.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I've said some hurtful things.

I shouldn't have said that to you.

Chen Maidong, can you forgive me like a gentleman?

There were many gentlemen back there.

Go back. Don't follow me, I'm just a rogue.

You finally paid attention to me.

Get angry at me all you want,

but don't give me the silent treatment.

No, don't run away. My legs are very tired.

I didn't ask you to follow me.

But I want to follow you.

I'm already willing to lower my voice and stifle my anger,

so stop making a fuss about nothing

and offer me a less embarrassing way out.

That day, you could've told me nicely if you were unwilling.

Why slander me with those words?

I'm a human being, I have dignity too.

I'm really sorry.

How can I make you cool off?

I can kneel.

Or you can slap me in the face.

Go on, slap me.

Stop it, Zhuang Jie.

I'm annoyed by your presence.

What do you mean?

Can you say that again?

Go on, say that again.

I said you're annoying.

Is this how you apologize to someone?

Whoever cares about you is a dog.

You're indeed a dog.

You're worse than a dog!

♪If♪

♪ The winding paths of the unknown ♪

♪ Once illuminated ♪

♪ It comforted me ♪

Niaoniao.

How's your sister doing?

Much better.

She fell asleep after taking her medicine.

My mom said she was like this when she was little due to poor immunity.

I feel less worried now.

You should've thought of the consequences of your actions.

Did you make her angry?

I knew it. I was already angry at you.

If my brother hadn't asked me to tell you

about my sister's condition, I wouldn't care about you either.

I'm sorry.

I had no idea her condition was that bad.

My sister has always been over-anxious,

but she manages to hide it well.

My brother and I knew a long time ago

that she's been forcing a smile lately.

Ever since her quarrel with Mom on New Year's Eve,

she's never really recovered.

Forget it.

Dong, don't blame yourself too much.

She still has me and my brother.

I'll let you know again if there's anything.

Thanks, Niaoniao.

You should get back inside.

What took you so long just to lock the main gate?

So slow.

Mom.

We need to talk to you.

Mom, sit down here.

Talk about what?

It's late already. Save it for tomorrow...

Mom.

I'm sure you can sense that Jie is too anxious.

She got what she asked for, isn't that right?

That temper of hers...

What's wrong with her temper?

Do you think she'd pass out if she hadn't been holding things back?

I wonder who made her so angry.

She used to be madly in love with Chen Maidong.

How could they end up like this if no one's interfering?

Mom.

She's the most obedient member of our family.

Since young, she has never been disobedient to you.

You might not know this,

but she'd always remind us in secret

that although you've failed to speak to us nicely,

you're still the most understanding one.

That's why we'd still listen to you.

When you said there's a river ahead, we'd wade across it.

When you said there's a ditch ahead, we'd go around it.

Because most of the time, our parents will be right.

We can never have

the same amount of experience and intuition as you.

But Mom, there's no guarantee that

you'll keep us safe from harm our entire life, right?

Even when there's a net or a pit ahead,

if she insists on continuing that path,

just let her be

as she's rarely that persistent.

What are you looking at?

Are you happy now that it's my turn to be lectured by them?

I won't interfere from now on.

The younger generations will be fine on their own.

But here's the thing.

When we meet again in the future,

don't you dare say that I didn't fulfill my responsibilities.

For a second,

I thought you were spraying pesticides.

I'm sure that's going to make me sick eventually.

You are the largest vermin in our family.

I'll disinfect here thoroughly

to protect your siblings.

Aren't you afraid?

I am your mother.

The virus should sit in awe of me.

Let me check.

The fever is gone.

I'm fine. I feel much better now.

I'm not that delicate.

Here.

Can this medicinal patch Xixia sent you

really treat nerve pains?

It won't treat it completely but it's incredibly effective for me.

I've told you.

You should know more people

who care about your leg.

Did that person send you the previous medicinal patches?

Who?

Chen Maidong.

Why can't you say his name? Does calling his name hurt?

It's none of your business.

It's awkward for both of us

because I've never talked to you about my boyfriend.

Probably.

My first reaction was no one deserves you.

No guy should dream about stealing my daughter.

I understand.

Tell me.

What is the difference

between Chen Maidong and the arrogant one?

My love for Ji Tong was one-sided.

Towards Chen Maidong, it's real love.

Fine. I can't listen anymore.

What is that? You disgust me.

How is that disgusting?

Have you never been a young girl?

I've never felt what you feel.

I don't get it.

Look at my goosebumps.

Nonsense.

We must deal with reality regardless of the kind of love.

Just face it.

I couldn't accept how you take it one day at a time.

If both of you are sincere, you should plan it well.

There are many long-distance relationship couples.

Why can't you solve your own relationship problem?

It's not about what I want now.

He is ignoring me.

He's acting arrogant now?

Madam Wu said the ratio of

men to women in nearby towns

at a suitable age for marriage is eight to one according to statistics.

There are many men left over with not many women.

Even the ugly ones can get married.

I'll go talk to him later.

Don't do that.

You might scare him.

Besides, love cannot be forced.

I'll try my best.

Just wait. I'll see how long he can keep doing this.

(Great Man: Feeling better?)

(Zhuang Jie: extremely bad.)

(I'm suffering. No one cares.)

(I'm outside your house.)

You...

What are you doing?

I... I'm looking for you.

What are you wearing?

Where's your jacket? I can't wait to see you.

Do you want to die from illness?

Sorry. I'm ugly and smelly.

I don't think so.

You are just a good liar. You were so active.

Do you think I'm so sick

that you need to see me in my bed?

Anyway, you are too conceited.

You always make people play into your hands.

That's because you care about me.

That's so corny. I can't take it.

I'm glad that you are fine.

I'm leaving then.

Sure. Go on.

You are letting me go easily this time.

Although I want to kiss you,

I'm afraid I might spread the illness to you.

Whatever. I want you to owe me a big one.

Nonsense. Being sick is torturing.

I can't bear to see you suffer.

Enough with the sweet talk.

I'll give you a chance to give me an explanation.

Chen Maidong.

I sincerely apologize to you.

That day, I ran my mouth because...

I dare not remove my prosthetics in front of any men.

I was scared.

Sorry.

I understand.

I forgive you.

Go back.

When you've recovered, I'll date you again.

Stay for a while longer.

(In the vast galaxies and among so many people, )

(knowing each other and falling in love is such an incredible feeling.)

(Why is God so good at creating people?)

(It gives people joy, rage, worry, love, lust, and hatred.)

(It makes people suffer and extremely happy.)

(Zhuang Jie tickled Great Man)

(Look at my Moments!)

(Why is God so good at creating people? It gives people joy, rage, worry, love, lust, )

(and hatred. It makes people suffer and extremely happy.)

(Like)

(Great Man liked your post)

I'm so tired. Has Mom gone mad?

It's just 6 am.

I wonder if she's getting revenge.

Don't talk behind someone's back.

I don't do petty things like that.

I'm so tired.

Coming.

Don't worry.

The eggs are not broken. The porridge is not burnt.

The side dishes are my signature.

Take what you want.

Jie, have you recovered?

I've completely recovered.

I felt refreshed when I woke up this morning.

Doing nothing felt like a torture.

Jie. You are the only one who has enough sleep.

Go back to sleep after you finish eating.

I'll do all the work today.

All of you have suffered because of my illness.

Mom, why do you look so swollen?

Did you not sleep well last night?

None of us could sleep well.

Last night, in the yard,

there were two rats talking the whole night.

I was afraid that the male rat might sneak in.

I kept looking for rat poison.

If you hear any rats from now on,

just continue sleeping.

Cats and rats go their separate ways.

They won't come inside the house no matter what.

Stop it!

You kicked me.

Wait.

What do you want?

Are you not working today?

Why are you alone?

Where are your siblings?

They are sleeping.

Apparently, they couldn't sleep well

because there were two noisy rats outside last night.

Your whole family are good listeners.

You are right.

It's tough being a rat recently.

Stop standing here. You are disturbing my work.

Is your mother not around as well?

I'm letting her take a break.

She is probably cleaning the house.

Go inside. I'll manage the stall for you.

Can you do it?

Am I worse than the two rats at your home?

Don't underestimate me.

One of them is pretty and the other is good at shouting.

Sorry. I'm good at both.

Go in. It's cold out here.

Wait. What is this?

Zhuang Jie, let's have another date.

A proper and grand date.

Sure.

This time, it will be successful.

(Recently, cold air will continue to move south.)

(Cold wave warnings have been issued.)

(Temperatures in many areas are decreasing.)

(Our area will experience a flash freeze that hasn't been seen for decades)

(Experts say that the low temperature)

(will continue for a week. It'll be damp.)

(The public is advised to keep themselves warm when going out.)

How do you make this 10,000 times

better than us with the same ingredients?

It's our first proper date after all.

I must use some of my unique skills.

Teach me.

No need.

I'll make it for you if you want.

Chen Maidong, you are good at scheming.

You use this method so I can't leave you.

What's wrong with that?

Everything needs to be managed.

I'm scheming so you know that.

I overestimated you previously.

I thought you were the type to contribute silently.

That's a fool.

From now on, I will tell you

about everything I do for you.

I'll exaggerate everything.

Otherwise, someone ungrateful like you won't remember anything in the future.

I agree.

I completely agree with this point.

I was so touched after reading "Letter from an Unknown Woman"

when I was young.

However, I knew I couldn't do it.

Sacrificing your whole life for love is too stupid.

One can only know how to love others

when he knows how to love himself first.

Moreover, even family ties bound by blood are unreliable.

Gambling your life with love

is a burden for both people.

Both of us are so tacky.

Modern people are smart. They are usually calculative.

It's not good as well.

They made love appear to not be worth mentioning.

True love won't depreciate no matter what.

Lovers, friends, and beloved are just names.

The term I like most is sweetheart.

It's called sweetheart in Western countries.

The brain is not required in love.

You just need your heart.

People who work in sales like you are good at talking.

Come here.

I dare not.

Why?

I have a trauma.

Cut the nonsense.

Are you coming or not?

No. What will you do?

You won't come to me?

I'll go to you.

I'll say this first.

No matter what you do tonight,

I won't be fooled again.

Fine.

Let me think about what I can do.

You better be good.

If you do it again,

something bad might happen to me.

Zhuang Jie.

What?

It's snowing.

It's true.

It's actually snowing.

♪ The room, surrounded by longings ♪

♪ Can't withdraw myself from the alluring illusions ♪

♪ A chance encounter ♪

♪ Destined to fall for you ♪

♪ As the meteor passes by ♪

♪ You became my wish ♪

♪ I wonder if you hear my gentle longing for you? ♪

♪ This gentle wildness ♪

♪ Midnight plagued with memories ♪

♪ The past is brought out by the moon ♪

♪ The room, surrounded by longings ♪

It's slippery when it's snowing.

I dare not send you back with my bike.

Just sleep here after you take a shower.

If you need anything, I'll bring them to you tomorrow morning.

♪ Getting giddy from the flickering lights ♪

Did you make this yourself?

I was free.

You are lying.

I'm leaving.

♪ This gentle wildness ♪

♪ As the meteor passes by ♪

♪ You became my wish ♪

♪ I wonder if you hear my gentle longing for you? ♪

Zhuang Jie,

you are not ready.

I can wait.

What?

Are you missing me so soon?

Chen Maidong,

I'm not a frivolous person.

I know.

When I was in high school,

a matchmaker came to my house.

The guy had polio, but he was kind.

The matchmaker asked my mother to be realistic.

She said a girl like me shouldn't study too much.

Learning a life skill and living a normal life

was better than anything.

I was almost persuaded back then.

However, my mother scolded the matchmaker

and told me studying was the only thing

that could help change my fate.

It's as if everyone has agreed

that a girl like me should deserve

someone with a physical disability.

That's the reality.

However, my mother taught me

to teach reality a lesson.

If I am excellent enough, my disability is no longer a problem.

So, I live harder than anyone else.

I want to take control of everything.

I want to choose someone

instead of letting someone else choose me.

I thought I did it.

When I went to university, I had a boyfriend.

He was good in all aspects.

However,

when we wanted to be intimate for the first time,

he was obviously shocked by my leg.

When I first did the amputation surgery,

my family was poor.

I was discharged before my wounds were healed.

The socket didn't fit as well.

My wound was infected and I had a high fever. I almost died.

So, the stump looked hideous.

Since that day,

I never showed anyone my prosthetic.

So, Chen Maidong,

I was only pretending in front of you.

I've never done anything intimate with anyone else.

It's nothing humiliating.

After I started my current job, I never got close to anyone.

Zhuang Jie, I've thought it through.

Friends, lovers, or sweetheart.

Anything is fine by me.

As long as we can be together,

I can be with you forever.

Because of you,

I can do it.

Chen Maidong,

do you

want to come back?

♪ I want to pretend that it doesn't matter ♪

♪ Someone in my body ♪

♪ Is fighting against me ♪

♪ Refusing to be a puppet of prejudice ♪

♪ Bearing it silently ♪

♪ Everyone has their bitter and anxious times ♪

♪ Enduring the pain without a word ♪

♪ Waiting for the wound to heal ♪

♪ Take it over with another smile ♪

♪ Heartbreaking moments ♪

♪ Unwilling to show weakness before difficulties ♪

♪ I care about the journey more than the destination ♪

♪ The best self ♪

♪ Is often confusing ♪

♪ And hard to figure out ♪

♪ The best self ♪

♪ Is often confusing ♪

♪ And hard to figure out ♪