Original subtitles

You...

Look... Look at here.

They said that the other day

at the train station,

a chic lass and Chen Maidong from the funeral parlor

shared a passionate kiss.

Passionate kiss? Do you

even know what a passionate kiss is?

I guess that lad has no shame.

Don't poke your nose into that.

What's wrong with them kissing?

Come.

That's easy for you to say.

You never have to worry about Zhuang Jie.

If Zhuang Jie dares do something indecent

like having a fling or kissing someone in this town,

instead of reading her fortune,

I will seal her fate.

(Lin Baobao's Veterinary Clinic)

Grandma Lin.

Grandma Lin.

It's me, Wu.

Grandma Lin.

Why are you here this late at night?

I'm sorry

to disturb you at late hours.

She has gone crazy too.

Grandma Lin,

what's wrong with you?

You are sweating.

I'm good.

Come in.

Come in.

Come on in.

Grandma Lin.

My... My daughter...

I...

I'm done for!

=Will Love In Spring=

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

=Episode 13=

He Niaoniao,

back to your room.

Don't be ungrateful.

I'm warming up the bed for you.

Where is Mom?

Beats me.

No one was home.

I'm afraid.

I want to sleep with you.

All right.

Little tyke.

Get to sleep.

I'm coming after washing up.

(Zhuang Jie: Chen Maidong, I know you are serious.)

(Honestly, I'm impressed. After seeing the outside world,)

(you still choose to return and stay undisturbedly in the town.)

(But I can't do that. I have many pursuits, so I can't come back.)

(Maybe my insecurity urges me to equip myself with success to prove my worth.)

(So... Could you please not force me to change?)

(No need to change. I accept who you are.)

No need to change.

I accept who you are.

Jie.

Jie, get up.

It's 8:30 AM. I'm late.

Where is Mom?

Why didn't she wake us up?

I don't know.

It's quiet outside.

Mom didn't come home last night?

Madam Wu,

are you sure my mom is all right?

Oh, my. Both of you are not youngsters

who get drunk easily.

Let her get some more sleep.

I will mind the store today.

Jie, bring me the chocolate.

Where is it?

On the coffee table.

Put it in my bag.

No wonder Mom finds you annoying.

You need us to serve you for school.

And how about you?

You make such a fuss just to make awful toast?

Don't eat so much chocolate.

Look at your belly.

I don't deserve to eat that.

That's the New Year's gift for my classmate.

Classmate?

Price doesn't matter much,

but it's the thought that counts.

You bought it from a supermarket, right?

Everyone gives gifts.

I have to follow suit.

If not, I will be isolated.

He Niaoniao,

don't talk nonsense.

I went to your school.

You won't be isolated.

You don't understand.

I'm too pretty.

Girls in my class don't like me.

It's impossible to be liked by everyone.

Improve your grades.

I will prepare a new gift for you.

My sister is the best.

Unlike Mom,

she doesn't care about me.

She never replies to messages in the class group chat.

That's why I can't be the class rep.

When she comes back later, I'm going to tell Mom

to fix your unhealthy thinking.

Hurry and go.

Wait.

Bye-bye.

Here.

Eat some.

I don't want to.

Look at you.

Do you have to be so angry?

It's normal for Jie to date a man

at her age.

It depends on who the man she is seeing.

Chen Maidong is a pretty good guy.

Yes, he's pretty good as a neighbor.

When He passed away,

I was really grateful to him.

But now is a different case.

As for the son-in-law,

his family background matters here.

Is his family decent?

Chen Maidong

is young and talented.

His dad has been doing business in the province for years.

They are rich.

I'm not after his money.

His grandma broke into someone's yard with a sickle.

When I think about that now,

I still get the jitters.

You see, if something goes wrong in the future,

she might come after me and my daughter with that sickle.

Besides,

my own family has been through a lot.

You see, Chen Maidong's family isn't complete either.

It will only be bad for them to be together.

Zhuang Jie keeps saying that she wants to go back to Shanghai.

Yet now,

she did such an indecent thing in the public area.

What exactly does she want?

Come.

You are to blame too.

You always claim to find Chen Maidong a match.

Don't you know how they got together?

They were classmates during high school days.

You are her mom,

and you are clueless about it.

How would I know that?

Let me tell you this.

You can turn a blind eye to them.

Honestly, I think Chen Maidong

truly likes Zhuang Jie.

His grandma forced me to introduce so many girls to him.

Those girls agreed,

but Chen Maidong didn't meet any of them.

It's true. I'm not lying.

And that's the problem.

Both he and his grandma are so fickle-minded.

You suffered a lot when caught between them.

I'm well aware of that.

None of them has a clear mind.

Why must Zhuang Jie

get involved in this?

Is she even in her right mind?

I used to think she was smart and ambitious.

At least, she should find a man who is both physically

and emotionally healthy, but not him.

I can't believe her.

Look,

we are mothers.

I can relate to your feelings.

You see, as the townfolks here,

we only know a little

about the Chen family.

Back then, when her son got divorced,

it had caused quite a stir in the town.

But now,

nobody knows what actually happened.

Chen Maidong

may seem decent now,

but he was a bully when he was young.

He had a girlfriend for six or seven years.

Supposedly, they should get married,

but they broke up.

I didn't know what happened.

You should tell

Zhuang Jie what you just told me.

Goodness.

My own daughter wouldn't listen to me.

Do you think your daughter would?

Chen Maidong,

I knew I had come to the right person to prepare gifts.

You are so skilled.

Only if it were true.

You, on the other hand, have impressed me.

I thought you had difficulty with your leg,

I didn't know it was the same for your hands.

Stop it.

Did you forget what happened when you kicked me last time?

Chen Maidong,

I have prepared a gift for you.

Your reward.

No thanks.

You snatched it from your sister.

Nonsense.

I specially chose this for you.

It's delicious.

Come. Try it.

Later.

Have a look.

How is it?

Nice.

I think something is missing here.

This is a gift for a kid.

Maybe I will add some decoration.

Perfect.

I can reuse it.

Chen Maidong, you have a lot of ornaments.

You wouldn't buy these.

Did someone give you these?

My ex-girlfriend likes gift-giving.

You keep them all.

Do you mind this?

Not at all.

I couldn't be more grateful

that you are helping me out.

Besides,

you are a grown-up.

How could I mind if you had an ex-girlfriend?

No flirting.

If you are bored,

we can do something else.

Chen Maidong,

the time we can spend together is limited.

I won't want to waste it

throwing a tantrum at you over trivial things.

Have you decided on a time to go back to Shanghai?

After the New Year.

We promised

that when we are together,

you can't hide anything from me or lie to me.

All right?

Sure.

You should do the same too.

I found an ideal way of a relationship.

It's Grandma Lin.

We were in love,

so there are no regrets.

He has been in my heart for my whole life.

It's fair for both of us.

That's nice.

From what I know,

she seems to have stayed single all her life.

You don't understand.

One manages to live their whole life on their own

because they hold their memory dearly deep inside.

That's why they are at ease.

When they are in love,

they don't hold back their passion.

When they lose each other, they stay tough to get over the pain.

That makes their lives worthwhile.

If a lasting relationship were possible,

no one would choose to be alone for life.

Chen Maidong.

There is something I must tell you.

It's about Grandma Lin.

Sure.

You were hesitating on the phone last time.

It is not good news.

I'm home.

Jie, did someone buy you flowers?

Focus on your homework.

He Niaoniao.

Give this to your classmate tomorrow.

Mom.

Go and wash the cherries.

This is your favorite.

I will do it.

Mom has caught a cold.

Cold?

What has happened?

Put the mop down. Let me do it.

Give it to me.

Take a seat.

Wait.

Weren't you and Madam Wu having a "happy" time last night?

How come you fell sick?

Don't use language I can't understand.

Those cherries are expensive.

You bought a whole box of it. Did you make big money?

It is a gift.

Mom.

Here.

Mom, try this.

Try this.

Come on, have a taste.

Is it sweet?

Mom, why are you only eating a little?

It's not my money, though.

You can't waste it, no matter whose money it is.

It's like you are taking advantage of others.

You sound so wrong to me.

Besides, I have been poor since I was little.

I'm a cheapskate.

Does it bother you?

You have great taste and high standards.

How can you be bought off with a box of cherries?

Go ahead and marry a rich and decent man.

You get carried away so easily lately.

If you have nothing else to do, hurry and return to Shanghai.

Stop showing your face in front of me.

What's wrong with Mom?

Before you came back,

I thought it was my problem.

But now it seems like it's yours.

I'm safe now.

I was about to pick you up.

You didn't answer my call again.

How many times do I have to tell you

that I have walked this road many times.

I won't get lost.

Did you go to Grandma Lin for a chat?

Yeah.

Except for her, who else

would give me these fine things?

Didn't you ask Grandma Lin

why she gave you these?

It's not the first time.

What I have eaten and worn these years

was all given by her.

Well,

at least you have a grandson.

Grandma Lin is all alone.

You never gave her anything in return,

you always took things from her.

We have a fair way of exchange.

She sincerely gives me,

and I gratefully receive.

We are happy.

The New Year is coming after Christmas.

Did you give Jie anything?

I gave her cherries.

Boring.

She doesn't want anything else.

Grandma,

well,

did Grandma Lin...

Why are you so concerned about us two old ladies?

Don't worry about that.

The priority now is you and Jie.

I have been using

this bracelet as prayer beads.

Don't be ungrateful.

We are doing quite well.

A good start isn't enough.

When you were with that vixen...

I mean, Song Yi,

it was a waste of time.

She even abandoned you in the end.

Dong,

I know

why you chose to stay in Nanping.

At first, it was to fill your master's gap.

But now there are more staff in your unit.

You don't have to trap yourself here.

If you truly like Jie,

go to Shanghai with her.

I'm serious.

It's rare to meet a kind lady like Jie.

Even if you take her family name,

I wouldn't mind.

I have never thought of that.

Besides, you are getting up in years.

I will stay

where you stay.

I'm already in this age,

I can live just about anywhere.

I go

where you go.

Can you bear

to leave Grandma Lin alone?

Honestly,

I have been thinking about this for a long time.

Grandma Lin is a sensible person.

I can come back here more often every year.

It is very convenient to travel by plane or train.

It's not like we won't see each other again.

Grandma,

there is something...

I have a call.

Hello?

What?

I will be on my way.

Ma'am.

What do you want?

What is the best-seller here?

If you want it for yourself,

the whole chicken or chicken wings are good choices.

If it is a gift,

you can take the Vacuum Chicken gift box.

Give me two gift boxes

with refined deco.

Sure, I will choose it for you.

Aren't you Song Yi?

It has been years since we met.

Ma'am.

It has been a long time.

I have left Nanping.

It's good that you married into the city.

Why?

Are you back for Maidong?

I'm going to visit his grandma.

You should come back often.

Old neighbors still talk about you.

That's your thing.

You bought a lot.

Scan here.

Thank you.

Liao.

Do you know her?

It seems Song Yi

is doing quite well.

She wasn't like this when she was dating Chen Maidong.

Grandma Chen had her

wrapped around her finger.

But she doesn't blame her.

She is still close with them now.

I haven't bought it yet.

I'm closing. Come another day.

Seriously?

Niaoniao.

Mom,

I just picked Zhuang Yan up.

We are going for a meal together.

All right, got it.

So impatient.

Hey, the two of you.

It's only a few days. Don't be so dramatic.

Jie,

take us to eat something good.

Mom wants to see me now.

You guys go first.

It's on me.

My hunch tells me that sounds ominous.

Good luck.

What's wrong with Mom and Jie?

Don't ask.

Just tuck your tail between your legs for the time being.

Americano, thanks.

Madam Liao, you match

the vibe of the coffee house quite well.

Look here.

What's the big matter you want to talk about here?

Do you always find it funny in everything I do?

You are touchy.

What have I done?

Is it about Zhuang Yan or He Niaoniao?

What's your relationship with Chen Maidong?

We are in a relationship.

When will you get married?

Wait, what are you talking about?

Who tells you all relationships must end up in marriage?

What do you want then? Having fun?

Mom,

I can't control who I like.

You like him.

Does he like you?

Of course.

We both agreed to enjoy our time

while we are in this town.

I will still go back to Shanghai after the New Year.

Are you saying that you kiss and hug causally

and then just separate afterward?

I'm telling you, Zhuang Jie,

I suffered a lot in life because I'm not well-educated,

but I understand things better than you.

Don't think for a second you can walk all over me

because you are well-educated.

I despise it to the bone you all ranting about

open-mindedness, freedom,

free will, or whatever.

I won't hold with it no matter what.

Our family are simple and honest townfolks here.

As long as you are here,

you have to follow the rules.

Don't you ever humiliate us

and let anyone talk behind Mr. He's and my back.

Mom,

this is too much.

Too much?

I'm holding back what I want to say.

Break up with him.

Impossible.

Do you want me to lay the ugly truth bare for you?

You are the only victim in the fling.

Why are women always the victim when the relationship is consensual?

It's feudalism at its worst.

Let me tell you what's really the worst.

The pleasure brings you a ten-month pregnancy

and a lifetime of regret.

Do you want this?

Keep it down.

People are here.

What are you making us out to be?

Tell me, what are you two?

He won't respect you if you don't take yourself seriously.

Seeing your current conduct,

I doubt you will be cherished.

Chen Maidong isn't that kind of person.

As if.

How long have you known him?

Like you have known him well.

I just do.

Do you also know his ex-girlfriend came?

Good swimmers are the ones who drown.

Experienced drivers are the ones who crash.

Easy targets are the ones who think they are smart.

What...

What is this? So bitter.

It tastes like herbal medicine soup.

Grandma.

Are you throwing the chickens away?

I'm not mad about the chickens.

It's about who sent them.

Who was it?

It's fine, Grandma.

It's all right if you can't tell.

Chen Maidong isn't home?

He left hurriedly last night.

It must be his work.

Well, I'm off. Grandma.

Jie, um...

There is no secret between you and me.

Song Yi came here just now.

I know.

Chen Maidong's ex-girlfriend.

What ex-girlfriend?

She is a trouble.

If Dong had never met her,

he would be much better off than he is now.

He's doing quite well now.

It has been so long.

Chen Maidong doesn't mind it.

Because he's silly.

If it weren't for that girl,

he wouldn't have suffered such trauma.

And yet,

she cheated on him.

Why is she back now?

She is living a wonderful life.

She said she came here for the new seaside resort.

So, she dropped by to visit us.

I don't need that.

I'm not as kind and soft

as Chen Maidong

who gets nervous when seeing her crying pitifully.

Dong always gets distracted

for days every time after meeting her.

No, not like that.

Jie,

Dong cares about you.

Nothing will happen between them.

I'm just angry

about her.

All right.

Anger is bad for your health.

Grandma, there is somewhere I need to be.

I will visit you another day.

Jie.

I was just nagging.

Don't take it to heart.

I won't.

Excuse me.

You are not here for business, right?

Hello.

I'm waiting for Chen Maidong.

Do you know when he will be free?

Dong went to the seaside resort.

Did he go there for work business?

I guess so.

But he doesn't have shifts today.

Chen Maidong,

we promised to be frank with each other.

Tell me if you are meeting someone and save us from misunderstandings.

If you dare to lie to me,

just you wait.

Ms. Zhang,

it's me,

Zhuang Jie.

I... I would like to ask if you still work as a janitor

at the homestay of the seaside resort?

Yes.

Have you seen a guest named Song Yi these two days?

You know her?

Two... Two of them?

All right, got it. Thank you.

Wang Xixia.

Go on.

Have I told you how much I hate

dramatic cheating scenes?

What's that about? I'm training the new recruits.

Nothing else.

I just hate finding out that I'm also sophisticated.

I think I don't know

Chen Maidong at all.

You are just overthinking.

Misunderstandings will drive you two apart

if it's left unsolved.

Still, Chen Maidong's character is guaranteed.

Don't behave like an impulsive robber.

Zhuang Jie.

Zhuang Jie?

Zhuang Jie?

Where was I?

You said salespeople must act like robbers sometimes.

Right, not only that,

but sometimes, you also need to be bold and wild.

But you said earlier

we need to be sincere.

Does sincerity contradict these?

Let me add something.

The worst thing about salespeople

is cutting off your customer mid-sentence.

Why are you looking at me?

Note it down.

Who are you?

Are you Song Yi?

Yes, I am.

Who are you looking for?

You are pregnant.

Are... Are you married?

Hey.

Who are you? What is it to you?

I'm sorry.

I'm Zhuang Jie.

Here's your coffee.

Thank you.

You are welcome.

I'm sorry about earlier.

I had a bad moment before I came.

That's why I was rude.

It's fine.

Dong told me about you before.

I was hoping to meet you.

Chen Maidong is so talkative?

As you know,

he is reticent.

After meeting my husband,

we rarely stayed in touch.

So, I think

he talked about you

because you were important

and he wanted me

to feel less guilty.

Guilty?

Yes.

Dong and I have been together for seven years.

It wasn't because we were deeply in love,

it was about all about guilt.

My brother is Song Ran.

Chen Maidong's best friend.

♪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♪