Original subtitles

This sea area...

Didn't the authorities say

that people weren't allowed to surf or swim at the unclaimed beach?

Why would there be people?

They emphasized that surfing and swimming were forbidden here.

Even so, people didn't heed their advice.

Let's go.

Tend to his family members.

My son!

My son!

Calm down!

You troublemaker!

Calm down!

We can talk it over! Please don't act like this.

Master!

Please calm down!

Return my son to me!

Calm down!

Return my son to me!

Return my son to me!

I'm sorry!

He didn't like such dangerous sports before he got to know you!

It's all because of you! He died because of you!

It's all because you like such stupid stuff!

Why did you cause him to die?

Why?

He died because of you! It's all because of you!

He died because of you!

Are you okay?

=Will Love In Spring=

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

=Episode 14=

My brother is Song Ran.

He's Chen Maidong's best friend.

Therefore, we have known each other since young.

I fell for him ever since our first encounter.

But he always saw me as the sister of his friend.

I spent a lot of effort courting him and pestering him.

But he never took me seriously before.

Until the day I was surrounded by hooligans outside of school.

I thought to myself that it might be another opportunity.

I kept calling him.

Actually, I didn't fear them at all.

I just wanted Dong to know that people fancied me as well.

But he ignored me. He didn't answer any of my calls.

He just notified my brother.

He told my brother to tell me to stop harassing him.

Therefore, my brother was the one who showed up that day.

(Those people never took my brother seriously.)

(But in order to stand up for me, he fought them.)

(My brother never got involved in any fights before.)

(That was the only time.)

(After my brother's passing, I lost all hope of living.)

(I even thought that I was the one who was supposed to die.)

(I never expected myself to interact with Dong again.)

(Even I couldn't forgive myself for it.)

(He has no reason to forgive me.)

(But after that, I realized that I wasn't the only one who felt guilty about it.)

(It seemed like Dong felt more guilty about it than me.)

(Only the two of us understood what it felt like to be in each other's shoes.)

(Therefore, since then,)

(Dong has willingly taken over my brother's responsibilities.)

(He looked after me and protected me.)

He agreed to every one of my requests.

He satisfied all of the expectations I had of him.

For the past seven years,

it felt like I was holding onto the last straw I had

and that I wasn't willing to let go,

even though I knew clearly that he might have blurred

the lines between sympathy and love and that he wanted to make it up to me.

But I was selfish.

I thought I could last until the end

by depending on my love for him.

But in the end, it still ran out of steam.

Therefore, I never blamed Grandma for it.

It was indeed my fault.

Dong is a very kind person.

He's experienced many misfortunes.

And, I took up seven years of his life too.

I have many regrets, and I don't know how to make it up to them.

Many people are selfish too.

Don't just blame yourself for everything.

Zhuang Jie, I suppose you're able to see Dong smile often, right?

No.

His occupation is unique. He doesn't like to smile.

You can make him happy.

I can feel that.

I also found out that I loved to smile after encountering my husband.

You chose the right person and led a good life.

That's very important to all of us.

♪Waiting for a gentle breeze to pass through the night sky♪

Zhuang Jie, can you do me a favor?

Treat Chen Maidong well. Make him happy.

♪I hear my loneliness♪

♪I take off my worn-out shoes and walk slowly♪

♪Soft sands enveloping me♪

♪The flickering lighthouse in distance, the harbor that I'm almost out of♪

♪I embrace my loneliness♪

♪The sea washes away your name♪

♪Helplessness falls through my fingertips♪

♪I'm about to leave♪

♪The wind whisks away my worries♪

♪Waiting for a beautiful dream to bring me solace♪

♪Soon, I'll forget♪

I heard you coughing from my room.

Did you catch a cold?

A little. Did I wake you up?

You didn't come back for two nights.

I couldn't sleep in peace.

I'll take care next time.

Remember to text Jie on WeChat later.

She was looking for you this morning.

Got it.

Who's this?

(Lin Lihong, 1998-2023, Zhang Mingmei, 1972-)

The boy who passed away on the unclaimed beach.

His mother gave it to me.

Alright. Don't dwell on it.

Go to sleep after taking your medicine.

His mother booked her funeral with me.

How old is she? Why is she already doing that?

There's no point in reasoning with people who have their hearts broken.

The parent has to attend her child's funeral.

It's excruciating indeed.

After all these years, she's not the only one

who booked her funeral with me.

Some of them knew that I was the one holding funerals for their loved ones.

They wished that I could do the same for them as well.

They could only have peace of mind when I agree to it.

They feel they won't be separated from the loved ones in the other world.

They think they might have a chance to see each other again.

I guess you know why I can't leave Nanping now.

It's not just because of Master or you.

I have to keep my promises.

If I just leave this city and change my career casually,

what should they do by then?

What if they couldn't find each other in the other world because of me?

What if they can't be reunited?

If so, I'll be a heinous sinner.

Dong, your life is important as well.

Sometimes, as humans, we have to learn how to be selfish.

If you lead your entire life for the sake of other people,

what will happen when you grow old and die one day?

Who can you find, then? Who can you be reunited with?

(Funeral Culture Studies)

Grandma, I'm not eating. Let me sleep for a little longer.

Who are you trying to scare?

You didn't answer my calls or reply to my text messages.

How dare you still sleep?

You must've stolen this from your sister again.

Can you please stop bullying her?

You're worried about her, huh?

It's no wonder Grandma thinks you're long-winded.

Grandma said you were sick.

Your forehead is quite hot too.

I'm fine.

I'll be fine in a few days.

You must've been worried

since you couldn't reach me yesterday.

Are you trying to threaten me?

Who else can I see behind your back?

Something happened at the unclaimed beach near the bathhouse.

I know. Yesterday, I was just saying.

Alright. Go to sleep now.

Let's have a chat. I missed you.

You're pretty sweet when you get sick, huh?

Fine. I'll keep you company for a while.

Here. I have to deliver some chickens once you're asleep.

The chickens you sell are going to be our third wheel soon.

Do you know something?

I think this is my first time being embraced as such.

Nonsense.

I'm sure your parents did the same

when you were a baby.

You must've forgotten about it.

Anyway, I think this is the first time

ever since I could remember things.

My parents were too busy.

My grandparents wouldn't do something like this.

It got harder for me to get closer to people

after I started working.

You were the first person I saw after waking up.

That felt pretty good.

Chen Maidong,

will you hate me if I leave Nanping after this?

Life is unpredictable. Nothing is predictable.

We shouldn't sacrifice ourselves for other people's sake.

We should spend our days to the fullest

when we're still together.

Chen Maidong.

My career isn't as noble as yours. Shanghai isn't my home either.

But they're quite important to me.

I wish to be successful and be respected by other people.

I wish to prove my worth.

That's why I don't want to make any compromises.

I don't want to hate myself or you

five years or ten years later after getting married to you.

I don't want to imagine the kind of life I could have had.

I don't want to become someone else for your sake.

I support your choice.

He Niaoniao, what have you done again?

What time will you be punished?

Do you need me to be your shield?

What do you know?

A battle of the century between Mom and Jie will erupt soon.

I'm just seeking cover beforehand.

What happened between Mom and Jie?

None of them told me about it.

How could you be that insensitive?

He Niaoniao!

He Niaoniao!

He Niaoniao!

Why are you using that vacuum cleaner?

The noise is crushing my head.

It has to be charged too. Do you think we're rich?

Okay, Mom. I think rags are better too.

Take your sister to breakfast later.

Don't eat casually because no one is cooking at home.

How old you are? But you can't even cook.

Mom, don't worry. We won't starve ourselves.

He Niaoniao. Hurry and tell me.

What's wrong with Jie?

What else do you think? She got herself a boyfriend.

Who is it? Isn't that a good thing?

Why is Mom unhappy, then?

Is he from our town? Do I know him?

Which question do you want me to answer first?

Just tell me already.

Jie got together with Chen Maidong.

Really?

Jie didn't reveal it. She didn't even tell me about it.

But I eavesdropped on the phone call

between Mom and Madam Wu.

I think Mom caught them red-handed

for doing something indecent.

Your living expenses for two days. Take care.

Do not buy any beverages with it.

Mom, we have money.

Are you two making money now?

Your sister gave you the money, didn't she?

Don't spend her money casually.

Lin, I have something to discuss with you.

Don't be angry at me.

I think you'll be alone after I'm gone.

Why don't you follow me to Shanghai?

This won't do.

I have to reorganize my words.

Lin, you're more creative than me.

You're more intelligent than me too.

Say, if you have a silly grandson like mine,

you'll chase him away and tell him to go to Shanghai too, right?

I think Jie will be his only girlfriend.

Please make way.

What are you guys doing? Why are you guys surrounding the place?

Madam Wu is inside. You should go inside and take a look.

Please make way.

Grandma Chen?

What are you guys doing here?

What are you guys doing? Are you guys seizing her house?

Where's Grandma Lin?

Why are you only here now?

Answer my question.

She was just taken away by the ambulance.

What? The ambulance?

Why is Grandma Lin in an ambulance?

So, you had no idea either?

Grandma Lin has a brain tumor. It's malignant.

The doctor said she doesn't have much time left.

Grandma?

Grandma?

Grandma?

She's not answering my calls again.

(Madam Wu)

Yan was busy with cooking.

I could tell. The dishes look healthy.

Here it comes.

Yan, you made fish too?

There's no steam coming from any of them.

But they're cooked.

I know how to cook now.

Protein and carbohydrates have the nutrients we need.

What a waste of food.

Mom, there are only four of us here.

You shouldn't go against the three of us.

Can't I even express my opinion now? Who made up that rule?

Precisely.

Mom can say whatever she wants to say. I love every word she says.

Have some mashed potatoes.

Jie, try this.

This is the oil vinegar sauce I made personally.

If you think it's nice, I'll cook during Chinese New Year.

- Don't. - Just forget it.

Mom, you should assign some jobs to me tomorrow.

I don't have a lot of homework lately.

It's time for me to help the family out.

Mom, me too.

Order me around to your heart's content.

Fine. I'll see how it goes.

I can't just assign empty tasks to you guys.

Liao Tao!

Liao Tao!

Liao Tao!

Liao Tao!

What's wrong?

Hurry and tell me where Grandma Chen was heading just now!

We searched the entire Xingshan Mountain!

We couldn't find her! The sun has set!

Madam Wu, what happened to Grandma Chen?

It's all my fault! I'm so ineloquent.

I didn't think twice before I spoke.

I told her that Grandma Lin was taken away by an ambulance

and she didn't have much time left. She can't withstand it.

Just look at you.

Zhuang Jie!

You guys should know better! Hurry and go after your sister!

My good children! Hurry and search for her!

Alright!

Grandma!

Grandma!

- Grandma Chen! - Grandma!

- Grandma Chen! - Grandma Chen!

Grandma Chen!

- Grandma Chen! - Grandma Chen!

Hong Xu!

How is it?

I didn't see her! She's not on the northern side.

Chen Maidong!

What are you doing here?

Why didn't you tell me about it?

You're physically impaired. You can't do anything even if I tell you.

What were you thinking?

- Grandma Chen! - Grandma Chen!

Alright. Don't panic. I'm sure she'll be fine.

All of us are searching for her.

It's my fault.

Grandma always said that she took this path countless times.

She told me not to call her, that's why I didn't call.

Calm down. She'll definitely be fine.

I think Grandma just couldn't accept reality.

I think she just wants to cool down in a quiet spot.

I already searched the places she frequented.

The bus terminal. I went to the hospital Grandma Lin was in.

No one saw her.

If it doesn't work out,

we should call the cops.

Let's search for a little longer. Grandma is a prideful person.

If it was just a false alarm

and she found out that she caused trouble for us,

she'd definitely get angry.

Alright. If so, we should keep in touch.

Alright. Don't go too far.

Take them back if you guys are exhausted.

Alright. Stop worrying about us.

Go now.

Let's go. Let's search over there.

Grandma Chen!

Dong, don't panic, okay?

Grandma Chen!

Let's go.

Grandma Chen!

Grandma!

Grandma!

- Grandma! - Grandma!

Grandma Chen!

- Grandma Chen! - Grandma!

Wait.

Did you guys hear something?

Is it our pet goose?

It does sound like it.

What's with the strange voice?

It has a terrible temper, just like our mother.

That's what it does when it's thirsty and hungry.

Alright, I'll go and check it out.

You two can check over there. Call me if you find anything.

- Okay. - Stay there.

- Alright. - Got it.

Grandma Chen!

Chen Maidong. I found Grandma.

She's under the bridge, westward.

It's fine. Don't panic.

Take your time. I'm keeping an eye on her.

Put this on when you take your bath later.

Now, everyone in the town will notice you.

Mom, you should stop reprimanding Jie.

She just got a scratch on her way back.

She'll be fine.

Besides, you should show some empathy.

Didn't you join us for the search too?

Zhuang Jie.

If you choose Chen Maidong, you'll lead such a life in the future.

His grandmother will only age.

You'll have more and more causes of concern.

You want to keep your career and lead a peaceful life?

There's no way.

If you do encounter any troubles,

you'll have no other adults to depend on.

No one will care for your child.

You have to do everything yourself.

I'll see how you can enjoy your love life when it's like this.

Mom, didn't I tell you already?

I'll return to Shanghai after New Year.

You shouldn't be so optimistic about it if you want to leave here.

You'll cause trouble.

This body of yours and his background are burdensome enough.

Draw a line with him.

You guys shouldn't delay each other's happiness.

Jie...

I'm fine. You two should sleep early.

Here.

I already told you I was fine.

Why did you have to bring me here?

What's wrong with you?

This kind of building is warm. A change of environment

will provide you with a better mood too.

A better mood?

I'm annoyed by the elevator. It's swaying all the time.

It's as if I'm descending to Hell whenever I take it.

You don't like elevators, huh?

I guess you were just ragging

that you were heading to Shanghai with me, huh?

I'm not going. I'm old now.

It's pointless no matter where I go.

I'm too lazy to even visit your unit.

You and Jie are at the prime of your lives.

You guys may leave. Just come back and visit me when you're free.

Let's drop the topic. I'll go wherever you go.

Don't be silly.

No one can keep another person company for the rest of their lives.

Grandma, why don't I apply for leave tomorrow?

I'll take you to the provincial hospital and visit Grandma Lin.

No need.

She won't allow it.

How would you know?

I reached the train station this afternoon.

I came back because she told me off.

I've never seen her this angry in this many years.

No one knows this better than Grandma Lin.

When Grandpa was sick, you almost couldn't take it

when you kept him company in the hospital.

I'm sure she doesn't want you to experience that again.

Although her life was saved not long ago, she shouted at me.

I'm worried that her ailment might act up again.

That's good too. You should listen to her.

Who else can I listen to?

In the past, I always depended on Grandma Lin

to make all of my decisions for me.

But now, she's abandoning me all of a sudden.

I finally figured it out now.

You see, life is just a passing of various destinations.

In the end, we have to enter our graves.

No one can avoid it.

We should live our lives to the fullest.

Grandma, you must live well.

Do it for my sake.

I already told you I was fine. Why are you still so long-winded?

It's not like there's no cure for Grandma Lin.

She should be hospitalized and go for chemotherapy.

She's in a good state of mind.

Maybe she'll even live longer than me.

I'm sure you two can live a long life.

I didn't know that you could say such nice words.

Enough already. Wash up and go to sleep.

Is Grandma asleep?

How's your leg?

It's just a scratch. Don't worry.

Do you truly think Grandma has gotten over it?

She's brokenhearted. I can feel it.

I have to keep her company more often lately.

You're her only kin now.

Even her buddy is no longer here.

She still has you.

Wasn't it troublesome? You visited me so often.

I'll visit you even more in the future. I'll visit Grandma every day.

Stop bragging.

You'll stay here at most for a few more months.

Forget about keeping Grandma company.

We didn't even get to go on a decent date.

Let's go on a date, then.

I was waiting for you.

Let's catch a movie, then.

If not, our relationship would seem fake

when we think about it in the future.

(Sparkling New Year's Eve)

Stop running. You're already late anyway.

My mother came back late today.

Something happened to factory. Our dinner was delayed.

I didn't dare to leave early.

Look at us.

As if we're too young to be dating each other?

Sorry about that. Let's go inside.

The movie aired 40 minutes ago.

Even if we go in now, we won't be able to understand it.

Forget it, then.

I'm too tired to catch another one.

Why don't we sit here for a while?

We can't stay out too late anyway.

You smell great.

Seems like you put on some perfume, huh?

I wouldn't even have taken a bath

had I known we were going to sit on the floor.

How dare you still laugh?

You don't take it seriously. You smell like a hotpot.

Hotpot is the fastest dinner.

I'll be able to come outside without whipping up something quick?

Besides, I don't know how to cook anything else.

I know how to cook.

You should spend more time with me.

I'll make sure you won't starve.

Dong, you're so cool.

Dong, you're cooler now.

You're really annoying, aren't you?

Dong, are you Doraemon?

Come. Let me search your pockets.

- Let me see. - Don't touch it!

Dong, are you even using lip balms now?

You're using the same brand as me?

What's with all the crap?

People go on dates to talk crap, you know?

I wanted you to help me put on some lip balm.

How could you take advantage of me?

Someone!

Chen Maidong is taking advantage of a young girl!

Have you lost your mind?

Try and scream now.

I was just teasing you. What's wrong?

Why do you look like you have a guilty conscience?

The townsfolk might not know you, but all of them know me.

I'll be involved in another strange rumor

once you leave after New Year, you know?

Got it.

Dong, I know you're a public figure.

You're pretty flamboyant, aren't you?

Are you cold? Why don't I send you back?

No.

We have to sit here at least until the movie is over.

Alright.

Chen Maidong.

I was late today. It's my fault.

We should overcome all obstacles during New Year's Eve

and go on a decent date.

Sure.

I want some popcorn.

Let me show you a trick.

Can you do it?

Again! Do it again!

♪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♪