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♫ In the dark, I closed my eyes ♫

♫ Listening to my heart yelling ♫

♫ I turned around and returned to this world ♫

♫ In the ruins, I opened my eyes ♫

♫ Feeling the hot waves and fire ♫

♫ I rushed ahead against the wind ♫

♫ Between life and death ♫

♫ Even when it all ♫

♫ Is not what it was ♫

♫ I'm still deeply in love with this world ♫

♫ There's a light illuminating ♫

♫ This lonely heart ♫

♫ Through the raging flames ♫

♫ When I could only remember ♫

♫ A strange and blurred sky ♫

♫ I'm still deeply in love with this world ♫

♫ Your light illuminates me ♫

♫ So, I won't flinch for a second ♫

♫ Conquer the raging flames ♫

[A Date with the Future] ♫ All along ♫

[Episode 24] [Is that what a woman would say to a man?]

Come up here.

What are you trying to do?

Let me introduce her.

She is Xu Lai, my spouse.

She is an excellent journalist and reporter.

As a firefighter,

I often face

all kinds of danger.

As a reporter on the front line,

she often fights

alongside me.

She's my love,

my partner, and my comrade-in-arm.

My leg once got severely injured.

I thought I wouldn't be able to stand again.

But I recovered

because she stayed by my side

to support me and encourage me.

Maybe people would think

that I am a hero,

but in my opinion,

she is my hero and my savior.

Why did you get me up there?

I felt awkward.

If I didn't call you up there

and someone confessed to me, would you be jealous?

Of course.

I want the entire world to know

that I'm taken.

No one else has a chance.

I'm so happy to be dating

a firefighter like you.

What?

I'm in my uniform.

I asked for a leave. What are we having for dinner?

Hot pot.

That's impressive.

I guess I found

a perfect boyfriend

who can save lives

and cook.

What can I do? I have a little piggy to feed.

I can't let you feed me all the time.

You know, I followed the recipe

to make the chicken soup last time.

Will you instruct me?

Come on.

Show me.

Okay.

Not like that.

Bend your fingers

to support the knife.

Yeah.

That's right.

What's wrong? Are you hurt?

Little liar! I'll teach you a lesson.

Stop there!

Stop there!

Dad, Mom.

What brought you here?

Pickles. Your mom made pickles for you.

We were passing by

so we brought it here.

Let's sit down first.

Come on, sit down.

Hurry up, tell your mom

who he is.

This is my boyfriend Jin Shichuan.

Hello, Uncle, Auntie.

Boyfriend?

You've never mentioned him.

Sit down.

Okay.

Jin, right?

How old are you? What do you do?

I'm 30. I work at the municipal fire station.

He is the leader of the Special Service.

Special Service?

Our Special Service conduct rescues

in major accidents.

Isn't that very dangerous?

A little bit.

Y-You prepared so many dishes and a hot pot?

Yeah, we're having a hot pot.

Uncle, Auntie, have you eaten?

Why don't we eat together?

Sure, let's talk over the meal, okay?

Forget it. I have no appetite.

Let me.

I just remembered that I have work to do.

Enjoy the meal. I'll get going.

Sorry, I forgot my uniform.

Bye, Uncle, Auntie.

Mom, what's wrong with you?

He came for food.

Why do you have to make it awkward?

And you're complaining?

How long do you plan

to keep us in the dark?

I didn't mean to.

We just got together.

I didn't have time to tell you.

Good. You don't suit each other. Break up with him.

What are you talking about?

Why should I listen to you?

Because he's a firefighter.

I won't let you date someone doing such a dangerous job.

I'm the one dating him, not you.

Mind your attitude.

You're already taking his side.

Anyway,

I think we're perfect for each other.

No one suits me better

than Jin Shichuan.

You're not meant for each other.

I won't give you my consent no matter what you say.

Alright.

Easy.

You should both calm down, okay?

Kiddo, your mom is trying to help.

Look, he's your first boyfriend.

We should offer you some advice, right?

And you, don't get so jumpy.

We just met Jin

for the first time.

We should learn more about him

to make a judgment, right?

How about this? It's Saturday tomorrow.

Let's invite Jin over

to our place for a meal, okay?

Okay?

I need to check if he has time.

He has work even on weekends?

And you expect him to have time

for his family?

Fine, tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., ask him to come for dinner.

Okay.

Sir, I thought you went to give a speech.

What took you so long?

I went to Xu Lai's place.

X-Xu Lai?

Are there more noodles? Get me one.

Wait, you went to Xu Lai's place

but you didn't have dinner?

Her parents suddenly visited.

You met her parents?

How do they like you?

He looks terrible.

I bet they didn't like him.

He didn't even have dinner. I'm much better than him.

- Hello. - Hello, are you back at the dorm?

Yeah, I just arrived.

My parents just left.

Sorry about what my mom said.

Don't take it to heart.

It's okay, don't sweat it.

I understand her.

They are just worried

about my job.

Good.

Actually, I was a bit worried

before I called.

About what?

I was worried that my mom scared away

the boyfriend I finally got.

That's not happening.

You underestimate me.

I can't withstand such a minor test?

Alright, get ready

for the next test.

My mom invited you for dinner tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

We can do it another day if you're busy.

No, it's fine.

I just didn't expect that

the test would happen so soon.

Don't be nervous. I've got your back.

I'm a grown man.

I guess I can handle it.

Even the fire doesn't scare me, let alone your parents.

It's okay, I'll do my best tomorrow.

Good.

Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., see you at my home.

Don't be late.

My mom really hates it.

Bye.

Did they fight again? Look how serious he is.

What's wrong with him again?

Did he fight with Xu Lai again?

No way. They just made peace.

Fine, I'll ask.

Sir.

Did you fight with Xu Lai again?

It's okay. We're experienced.

We can help you win Xu Lai over.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

I have someone more important to win over.

- Who is it? - Who?

Xu Lai's parents, especially her mom.

Your mother-in-law.

Look.

This is my first time

dining at her place

with her parents.

I have zero experience. So help me out.

Hello, Commissar.

Shichuan.

The municipality

will hold a grand festival celebration soon.

Our rescue team

got the order to be the reinforcement

on short notice.

Come back for a meeting.

Let's make some deployments.

But…

It's an important celebration.

There will be fireworks with gunpowder.

We must keep the citizens safe.

Okay, I'm on my way.

Need any help?

- No. - No.

You can't cook, anyway.

You can teach me.

I want to learn now.

What for? You want to cook for that rascal?

I've never let you

in the kitchen.

I didn't work hard to raise you

so that you can cook for a guy.

Let me be the servant here,

not my daughter.

Who made you a servant?

I heard everything.

I wanted you to hear it.

It's ready. Try if it's salted.

Your mom is nice but she sounds harsh.

It sounded like

she didn't like Jin.

But she got all these from the market

early in the morning

and worked until now.

Hello, are you almost here?

Sorry, I am called back to the station.

I'll try to make it before dinner.

What's the urgent mission?

It's an urgent meeting. It shouldn't take long.

Apologize for me.

I'll try to be there soon.

Hurry up. We'll wait for you.

Alright.

Well… Call him again.

See if he is

off work.

I called just now.

They're having this urgent meeting.

He will be slightly late.

"Slightly" late for two hours?

It's work. What can he do?

He said he'd rush over once it's done.

It's fine. Work matters the most. I understand.

Forget it. Tell him not to come.

It's our first meeting.

How can you trust him like this?

I told you not to be with a firefighter.

He's going to prioritize

work over family like your father.

What does it have to do with me?

Mom, think from a different perspective.

He's serious about work.

It means he's a responsible man.

He is responsible to work,

not his family.

If a woman wants to be happy, she must find

someone who can always stay by her side.

You know?

Let me make myself clear.

I'm fully against it.

Come on, Mom. Why do you have to be so extreme?

He has work to do.

You have no idea.

Listen, Xu Lai. You must break up with him.

Otherwise, you're no longer my daughter.

What's wrong with you?

Is it necessary?

Why do you get to decide everything?

You've never asked my opinion.

Even when you got divorced,

you simply notified me.

Have you ever asked me what I want?

It's for your own good.

I can't let you end up like me.

I won't be like you, understand?

Your marriage failed. Mine won't.

Alright.

We're finally gathering for food.

Why are you fighting?

Why do you have to make such a big fuss?

I am leaving.

Kiddo.

Xu Chengyun, listen to me.

No, listen to me.

Our daughter has grown up.

Why do you have to enforce your ideas

upon her? Why?

Xu Chengyun, listen to me.

You are the last person who can say that.

I ended up like this all because of you.

[Special Service Brigade One] Understand?

- Yeah. - Okay, dismiss.

Why is Jin Shichuan in a rush?

He wanted to have dinner with Xu Lai's parents.

They were going to have dinner?

But it's too late.

They didn't want her to be with him

because his job is dangerous.

I guess he won't make it tonight.

I bet they like him even less now.

Goodnight, Commissar.

[Jin Shichuan]

Hello.

Sorry, it just ended.

I'm on my way now. Is Auntie really upset?

No, I explained to them. They understand it.

But I told them

not to wait up.

It's a pity that you can't taste my mom's dishes.

Maybe next time.

What happened to your voice? Are you crying?

No.

You're not home. Where are you?

I just left my parents' place.

I don't know where I am.

Send me the GPS location.

Stay there. I'll come to find you.

What happened?

You don't have to try to be tough.

I was mentally prepared

that my mom wouldn't

let us be together.

But I didn't expect that she'd disregard my feelings.

Sorry, it's all because of me.

Thankfully, you weren't there.

She wouldn't let us be together anyway.

You'd only be embarrassed.

But I've made up my mind.

I will fight her

until she agrees.

No.

I don't want you

to fight them because of me.

I hope we can earn recognition.

I will try my best to make them entrust you to me.

It's okay.

Auntie, I'm here to apologize.

Can you even read?

He's at the door.

How can you shut him out?

The neighbors will judge us.

I don't care. I'm not talking to him.

Food is ready.

I'm not hungry.

You're heartless.

That kid has been waiting

in the corridor the whole morning.

Let him stay there if he wants to.

Do you really want

the neighbors to laugh at us?

Go tell him that I won't meet him.

Uncle.

Jin.

Stop waiting here.

Go home.

I know Xu Lai's mom too well.

She won't see you today.

Listen to me. Go home.

It's okay, Uncle.

I just want to show her

how sincere I am

and that I can take care of Xu Lai.

I hope you can

give me a chance

to be tested.

It's about Xu Lai's happiness.

Of course, we would be careful, right?

- Yeah. - How about this?

Go home for now.

Once she's less angry,

come and visit, okay?

Okay.

- Then, these-- - Come on.

I'll leave them here.

Leave them there.

Bye, Uncle.

Hi, can I help you?

It's alright. I'm here to see someone.

Who are you visiting?

Jin Shichuan, the station manager.

You're here for Shichuan?

I am Xu Chengyun. I'm his good friend.

You must be his supervisor.

I am the Commissar of the Special Service

of Huaigang City Fire and Rescue Brigade.

- Commissar? - Hello.

Shichuan is there. I'll go get him.

No, thanks. I…

I don't want him to know.

I'm just here to see

how Jin is

with his colleagues

at work.

Do you find this kid trustworthy?

Absolutely.

He is a good station manager.

And he is

a promising young man.

Shichuan is highly responsible

and excellent at work.

He's upright

and cares about his friends and family.

Last time, a reporter…

Yeah, that reporter shares

your surname.

Reporter Xu got kidnapped.

Shichuan

risked his life to save her.

You're saying that

the reporter girl got kidnapped?

Yeah.

Back then, Shichuan was struggling

with his injured leg.

But once he heard about it,

he risked his life

to save the reporter regardless of his injury.

What do you think of him?

Good.

I think Jin is quite a good kid.

He looks like a responsible man.

Look, when he came to apologize,

I could tell that

he is patient and persistent.

He's a nice and upright man

just like me.

I think

we can entrust our girl to him.

Shall we give him another chance

and get to know him

a bit more?

What is there to learn about him?

I've learned everything about you.

We're talking about the kids.

Why would you make it about me?

Because he's just like you back then.

You left me for months when I was pregnant

and didn't even call me.

I won't let my daughter marry someone like that.

He has no time for his family

and his job is dangerous.

Xu Lai will suffer if anything happens.

Yeah, it was my mistake back then.

But we can't sabotage their relationship

because of what has happened between us.

And I've been making it up

to you.

When are you going to

let go of it?

Making it up to me?

How can you possibly do that?

Listen, Xu Chengyun.

I will never forgive you for that.

Step aside. I'm watching TV.

You're just unreasonable.

Then just leave.

Why are you here?

Get out. I don't want to see you.

You keep pushing me away.

You think I wouldn't leave?

- Get out. - Fine, I will.

Get out.

[Huaigang Medical University Hospital]

[Dr. Zang, this way, please.]

Dr. Zang.

What are you doing?

Let me perform magic.

Take a look at my ring.

Would you like to check it?

No?

Wait. There's one more.

Look.

Nothing, huh?

Nothing.

What do you think?

A heart.

Childish. You're nuts.

Liu, it's not working at all.

W-We need to talk.

So annoying.

Wait, I have to get this.

Hello, Mom.

What?

Okay, I'll look for him. Relax.

What's wrong?

My parents fought again.

My dad stayed out the whole night.

And his phone was off.

Calm down. Let me help.

Did he come to my place?

Dad.

Auntie.

Where is he?

Xu Chengyun.

Way to go.

You're the tough guy now, huh?

You barged out and stayed out all night.

You're blaming it on me?

You kicked me out.

And it's my fault?

I told you to leave and you just left?

I dare you to stay out forever!

Fine, I am not going back.

I've listened to you

nagging for over 20 years.

I'm finally free.

I will stay with my daughter from now on.

How dare you?

What's wrong with you?

You stole my daughter.

And now, you're stealing my old man?

What spell did you put on them?

- Tell me. - What does it have to do with him?

It's all because of him. Go away.

If he was never there,

would you be against me today?

Mom, what's wrong with you?

Auntie, calm down.

Don't fight with them because of me.

Uncle, go home with her.

You're staying here?

Fine.

I will also stay here.

I will keep an eye on you

just in case you meddle with him.

Listen to me, Xu Lai.

You won't get to be with him while I'm around.

This is outrageous.

You're staying? Fine.

Stay. I'll go.

Let's go.

Come back here.

Are you done?

No!

You're only making your mom angry like this.

Maybe you should go back.

No, I won't.

You heard her.

She wouldn't let me

be with you.

So I have to show her my attitude.

I won't back off.

Think twice.

If you leave like this,

you're only making things worse.

I'll make things worse if I stay.

I can't talk to her

without getting into a fight.

Besides, if I stay,

my parents will be too awkward to make peace.

I'm creating a chance

for them to be alone.

You sound very convincing.

I just don't think it's a good idea.

I know my mom too well.

You can't reason with her at the moment.

We need to change our tactics

to gain the upper hand.

When she finally comes to us,

we will have a chance to talk.

Then we can reason with her and convince her.

It will work better like that.

How come you are

full of tricks?

You're using tactics on your mom?

This is wisdom.

How do you think I won you over?

You won me over?

Alright, where are you going to stay?

I need to stay at your place.

My place?

I'm homeless now.

If you don't take me in,

I'll end up on the street.

Alright, alright, I will take you in.

Let's go.

♫ When the sky hesitates to turn blue ♫

Do they look nice?

Couple towels.

One of them is enough. Let's go.

We should get one pair each.

- Alright. - Couple slippers.

Couple chopsticks.

March wind and April rain.

Never-setting sun and the best you.

♫ Am I going crazy? Am I losing gravity? ♫

Come on.

♫ Why are the fish all in the sky? ♫

♫ I don't want to be another guy ♫

♫ Why don't you have another look inside of me? ♫

♫ Flowers in the sky, clouds and butterflies ♫

♫ That's when I daydream about you ♫

♫ I don't want to be another guy ♫

♫ Why don't you have another look inside of me? ♫

Try it.

Be careful.

♫ It's a daisy and see the shine ♫

♫ Like kiddos and their bikes ♫

♫ That's when I daydream about you ♫

Why would you cry like that over a movie?

I'm deeply moved.

I am so jealous

of their eternal love.

You don't have to be jealous.

Our love can be eternal, too.

[Mom]

I'm going to shower.

I'm done.

Good night.

I'll be in the living room. Tell me if you need something.

Sleep with me tonight.

But don't worry. I won't do anything.

We'll just hug.

Is that what a woman would say to a man?

Aren't you too bold?

Why can't a woman say that?

I'm just being honest

about what I'm thinking.

Aren't you scared I might lose control?

It is very dangerous

to invite a man

to share your bed.

I changed my mind.

I don't mind sleeping alone.

I also changed my mind.

We'll sleep together.

I promise I'm only hugging you.

Xu Lai, I have something to tell you. Can we meet?

It's been a long day. Are you tired?

Let's go for food.

Let's go.

♫ How do people end up after pretending to be brave? ♫

♫ Thinking time could heal the wound ♫

♫ The memories always flicker in the night ♫

♫ How do I block out these twinkling recollections? ♫

Open up.

Huo Yanzong, open up.

I know you're home.

♫ I want to ask if you've really let it go ♫

Huo Yanzong, open up.

♫ Do the wounds from the past still ache dully? ♫

Open up.

I will keep banging on the door until you open up.

♫ We'd often bite our ears as punishment ♫

♫ Tears are the delayed answer of love ♫

Open up.

Huo Yanzong, open up.

Open up.

Open up.

Listen, I'm not leaving.

Don't open for me if you don't me knocking.

Huo Yanzong, open up.

♫ It's my fault for missing you so many times ♫

Why did you come?

♫ Is it too late? ♫

Why did you close the curtains during the day?

♫ Light in the flames ♫

♫ Time settles down ♫

♫ Guiding me slowly ♫

♫ Wanting to confide ♫

♫ Protecting faith ♫

♫ Steadfastly by your side ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Illuminating your path ♫

♫ Crossing the thorny road ♫

♫ Looking for your tracks ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Breaking into your heart♫

♫ I'm charging at you fearlessly ♫

♫ Through the crowd ♫

♫ The light in your eyes ♫

♫ Fixed the time ♫

♫ Guiding me slowly ♫

♫ I want to confide in you ♫

♫ I want to be your guardian ♫

♫ I will always be by your side ♫

♫ I wish to become light ♫

♫ Illuminating your path ♫

♫ Crossing the thorny road ♫

♫ Looking for your tracks ♫

♫ You are the most burning light ♫

♫ In my life ♫

♫ I'm searching for you as the years pass ♫

♫ Running towards you ♫

♫ Without hesitation ♫