Original subtitles

♫ Time once stood still and everything stopped ♫

♫ As it turns out, there is something special amidst a sea of people ♫

♫ Fingertips turning the pages of the eternal dictionary ♫

♫ To uncover why I keep thinking of someone who makes my heart flutter ♫

♫ What makes a moment extraordinary is an unexpected encounter ♫

♫ Like being unaware as you breathe ♫

♫ Holding hands for endless hours ♫

♫ It's beyond any language of expression ♫

♫ Amidst a sea of people (I’ll hold the umbrella for you) ♫

♫ You’ll hold the umbrella for me (I’ll be the special presence in your life) ♫

♫ You'll shield me from the wind and the rain ♫

♫ Fear not, for I'll be with you for the rest of your life ♫

♫ Your love leads me through the haze ♫

♫ I'll be waiting while I seek (Waiting for the love of the rest of my life) ♫

♫ A future with that one and only person (No longer having to wander about in a sea of people) ♫

♫ Time's best plan is love (The best plan is love) ♫

[The Oath of Love]

[Episode 27]

The most handsome person is you.

Why are you being a narcissist?

- Who is? - You.

- I'm not. - You...

Let's cook together.

I will cook the vegetables and you cook the meat dishes.

I will cut the vegetables and you cut the meat.

- Do we need to split the work? - Of course.

You are a professional. Your technique is definitely better than mine.

Lin Zhixiao.

Why do I feel that you are describing me as a butcher?

You are a butcher. Butcher!

- Who's the butcher? - You.

Who?

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Happy 22nd Birthday! Make a wish.

I already made a wish at home.

That doesn't count. That was with Teacher Lin and Madam Li.

You have to make a wish with me.

All right.

Let me make the wish...

- I'm done. - What did you wish for?

I wish for everyone in our family to be healthy.

And?

Nothing else.

Let's cut the cake.

I also wish for...

I wish for us...

to be together forever.

- What? - Your lips are dry and chapped.

- It's okay. - Hold on.

It's okay. I'll just peel it off.

Let me put this on.

- I'm a man. - So what if you're a man?

Men can use this too.

I'll just drink more water.

Let me ask you then. Other than sleeping, how long are you together with the cup?

Two hours.

Two hours? If you drink eight cups of water each day,

that's to say you drink four cups of water every hour.

That's one cup for every fifteen minutes. Can you do it?

When did you become so smart?

I'm considered a little genius, okay?

I'm not using the lipstick.

This is not a lipstick. This is a colorless lip balm.

Take a look.

It's colorless, right?

Do you want me to use this?

I want to be with you forever like this

and be happy with you.

I want to be with you forever too

but it's late now.

I must go back. Otherwise Old Lin, you should know...

Xiao Xiao,

don't leave tonight.

How can I do this?

If Old Lin finds out,

he will kill me first and you later.

Look. Being with my girlfriend now

is just like having a clandestine love affair.

I can't even publicly celebrate your birthday.

We don't have a choice. Old Lin was a dean for twenty years.

All these years, he has been applying teaching rules on me.

If I want to spend the night with you, he definitely won't agree.

Unless...

unless you marry me. I guess he will permit it.

Don't misunderstand. I don't have any other intentions.

I'm merely describing Old Lin's personality.

I'm not saying that

we should get married or whatever.

You don't need to be pressurized or be responsible.

What if I'm serious?

Lin Zhixiao, will you marry me?

Do you still remember when we first me?

You were at the hospital protecting Teacher Lin.

One day, I was checking the wards

and saw you tucking in Teacher Lin with a blanket.

Your eyes weren't able to focus properly.

I could tell at a glance that you hadn't fully woken up yet.

But it was like you had been given a direct order.

It was like taking care of your family was an automatic movement for you.

At the time, I truly felt

very envious of this family.

And I felt that this girl must be a very good person.

Back then, you were always bickering with Teacher Lin.

You were also

quite rude to me.

But at the same time, you were like a little sun,

emanating heat in a cold, frozen place.

It was impossible for me to not be drawn to you.

I remember that at the time, Xiao Du would tease me every day,

saying that I always smiled when I saw you.

I must have looked very silly when I smiled at you.

But I will willingly continue to smile like a fool

if it means I can see you everyday.

Later on, when you got injured because of me,

I was very panicked.

I thought to myself, what should I do?

I can only repay you by giving you all of me.

But later on, I realized that

you were so much younger than me.

And you were also so... unobservant.

Back then, I really didn't know what to do with you.

Also, what's really strange is that

you were completely different from the girlfriend I had imagined.

But whenever I thought of spending our futures together,

I started to look forward to it.

At the hospital,

there are many families and couples

that are broken apart because of illness.

Xiao Xiao. Do you know why people are envious because of your father?

It's because he knows

that your mother will stay with him for the rest of their lives.

To be able to take that for granted,

the feeling of contentment that comes from having someone by your side, taking care of you,

I am very envious that he has that.

Isn't there a saying that goes like this? Young people often speak of passionate love,

but they are nothing compared to an old couple walking in the park together.

A simple walk, side by side.

I think that Teacher Lin and Madam Li are just like that couple in the park.

Work, kids, health.

I can't promise that we won't face any problems in these areas,

or that our future life will be all smooth sailing.

But I promise that

no matter good or bad,

I will always be here for you.

I will always be by your side.

I'll make it so that you can be like Teacher Lin,

and take it for granted that you'll always have someone by your side.

Lin Zhixiao. Will you marry me?

You're asking for the rest of my life with just a broken pop tab?

It's an emergency. I haven't bought a ring yet.

I'll make up for it later.

Marry me, alright?

I will.

♫ ...to clearly demonstrate to you ♫

♫ To give you only the best scenery ♫

♫ To be partial only to you ♫

♫ In earnest, my girl ♫

♫ I want others ♫

♫ I want them to be envious of you ♫

- Hello. - Are you sleeping?

I can't sleep.

Too thrilled?

It feels unreal.

Wife.

Mrs. Gu.

You know in a person's life,

some people fall in love a person,

but marry another person.

But it's the same person for me.

So I'm making a loss in this case.

Your way of calculating is obviously wrong.

Really?

Goodnight, Wife.

Goodnight,

Husband.

- Good morning. - Good morning, Dr. Gu.

Brother Gu Wei, why are you so happy?

Good timing. Do you know where I can customize a diamond ring?

Customize... a diamond ring?

That's right. I proposed.

Really?

Brother, I know of a shop.

- You do? Where is it? - Yes.

Why did you propose so fast?

I mean it's a little sudden.

Actually, from the first day we started dating, I already had marriage in mind.

I'm just bringing my plan forward now.

For many years,

I felt that as long as I'm by your side,

waiting for you,

you'll see my good points one day.

Although I've already accepted the fact that you're with her,

there are times when I still can't help but think

where am I lacking?

I feel that I'm quite a failure.

Gao Xi, don't ever think this way.

You're really outstanding.

There are many people who like you.

How should I put it? It's just like how some people like traditional Chinese medicine, while others like Western medicine.

Must traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine fight it out?

I really hope that

you can find your happiness.

You and I still can't speak more than three sentences without mentioning medicine.

I'm not good with words. But I really wish

someone will appear by your side, to take care of you.

One day, you'll form a family of your own.

At that time, you can't work your guts off like now. You'll need to spend more time with your family.

How did I not realize this before? You're more long-winded than my dad.

I'm heading down.

Gu Wei.

I wish you happiness.

♫ Even if you smile and regret it, it doesn't matter ♫

Same to you.

♫ It's just an imperfect secret ♫

♫ I think the courage I love, is having loved you deeply ♫

♫ They said it's a blessing to be persistantly foolish ♫

♫ It's enough for me to recall the warm memories for years to come ♫

♫ Perhaps, it's the perfect secret to me ♫

- Dr. Gao. - Enter.

- This is the report you wanted. - Thank you.

Dr. Gu has proposed to me.

- Proposed! - Proposed!

Can you lower your voices?

- Where's the diamond ring? Take it out and show me. - Show us.

Diamond ring... I don't have it yet.

- No diamond ring? How did he propose then?

With this.

Lin Zhixiao, are you crazy?

He got you to agree with just a pop tab?

He'll give me one in the future.

Does Teacher Lin and Madam Li know?

I haven't told them.

I don't know how to explain it to them.

You agreed behind their backs?

Yes. I'll see how it goes.

How about you? How are things between you and Gu Xiao?

I kept talking about myself and forgot to ask you.

He already left. What can I do?

He really went overseas without a word?

What are you going to do? What about the café?

- I'll get Gu Wei to ask him what exactly does he mean by this? - Yes, get him to ask.

No need, no need.

Since he's not appearing, why should I go pester him?

Do I look like I was jilted to you?

As for the café,

it has nothing to do with me anymore.

But you put painstaking effort into it. Can you bear to part with it?

[Transfer of Business Establishment. Because the boss has stopped managing it. Urgent transfer, price is negotiable.]

[Transfer of Business Establishment. Because the boss has stopped managing it. Urgent transfer, price is negotiable.]

[Welcome]

[Welcome]

[Sorry. The number you dialled is out of service.]

[Sorry. The number you dialled is out of service.]

You are back.

Madam Li simmered a soup. I left a bowl for you.

Do you want me to heat it up for you now?

You must be tired.

Come here.

- What's up? - Take a seat. I have something to say to you.

What's up? You are so serious.

Take a seat.

Xiao Xiao, I was thinking.

Why don't we set the wedding date earlier?

Let's get married after your graduation.

Okay?

Why so sudden?

I saw a ring which is suitable for you.

I wanted to put on for you earlier.

You shopped for a diamond ring?

That urgent?

What can I do?

I want to be legally with you every day.

I want to marry you as soon as possible.

Well...

Let's find a time for our parents to meet.

Okay. I will listen to you.

- Let me do it. - My cello.

Are you okay?

Lin Zhixiao, why did you leave your cello at the door?

In this way, I can find...

I have been out practicing daily. It's more convenient to leave it there.

This is your instrument to make a living. What if it's damaged?

You are an adult and can't even manage yourself.

Your mom is exhausted from doing housework every day.

You don't even know how to share her burdens.

What's going on?

Hello, Xiao Xiao? Did you tell your parents?

Not yet.

Teacher Lin seems to be in a bad mood today.

He even scolded me earlier.

Wait until tomorrow to tell them then.

Xiao Xiao.

I'm here.

I know.

- Good night. - Good night.

Teacher Lin. Madam Li.

I have something very important to tell you.

Gu Wei, you're an adult now.

You can make your own decisions.

But the two of you have only known each other for a short time.

Don't you think you're being too hasty

in making this decision now?

Marriage isn't a joke. It's a lifelong commitment.

Mom, I'm much too old to make impulsive decisions now.

And I've thought it through.

I want to take care of her, for the rest of our lives.

Dr. Gu and I have reconciled.

He's proposed to me.

And I've accepted.

When did this happen?

The night of my birthday.

Mom, Dad.

I truly hope that you can give us your blessing.

I want to talk to Xiao Xiao alone.

Alright.

Then you guys have a good chat, okay?

Sit.

I know you must be very angry right now.

I also know that you've never liked Dr. Gu.

But this isn't an impulsive decision that I made in the heat of the moment.

Our relationship has had many setbacks.

We have also experienced many hardships.

Some of those were caused by us,

and some were caused by others.

After coming all this way together,

I am very sure

that I want to be with him.

I want to marry him.

I want to spend my life with him.

I want to be with him for a very, very long time.

Dad.

Ever since I was little,

I have always listened to you.

But this time,

I want to make my own decision, for my own life.

Is that okay?

Dad.

Arrange a time to meet with his parents.

You're agreeing to it?

Thank you, Old Lin.

What is it?

What kind of girl do your parents like?

Are you nervous?

It's my first time meeting the parents.

Of course I'm nervous. Hurry and tell me.

My parents are both doctors. They're highly educated.

So naturally, they like highly educated girls as well.

Looks aren't important to them.

They prefer girls who will put their family first.

Since doctors are often too busy to spend much time at home.

Oh, right. They're the same as me.

They are germaphobic.

Do your parents know my background?

I only have an undergraduate degree.

As for my career, in the future, I will need to travel all over the world.

You're busy with work, but I'll be busy with work, too.

I won't have that much time to spend at home, either.

I'm just teasing you. They've known about you for awhile now.

If they were going to oppose our relationship, they would have done so a long time ago.

Also, what's most important is the kind of girl I like.

They won't interfere too much.

You scared me to death just now.

I just knew that Uncle and Auntie wouldn't be that shallow.

Dummy.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

Why are you still up?

I can't sleep, so I'm going to read for a bit.

Come here for a second.

What is it?

This is the electricity card, and the water card.

If the bill is overdue, we'll receive a text notification.

Use these cards to pay the utility bills.

This is the bank account card for our house mortgage.

Every month, our mortgage payment will be automatically deducted from this account.

Make sure to load money into the account before each payment date.

The light was broken.

I fixed it. Do you know how to fix it?

Never mind.

If it breaks again, ask the building management to fix it.

Why are you telling me all this?

Don't you and Madam Li take care of all of these things usually?

Can't you take some of the burden off of me and Madam Li?

You're going to get married soon.

You need to start learning how to manage a household.

You can't continue living so thoughtlessly.

Got it.

What happened to your plans to go overseas?

I decided not to go to Germany.

Don't worry. Recently, I've been interviewing at several orchestras in China.

They might not be as impressive as the company I was previously signed to,

but I've thought it through.

I don't want to be separated from you and Madam Li.

And I don't want to be separated from Dr. Gu either.

Anyway, in the future, I'll be able to spend lots of time with you guys.

You can go now.

You should get some rest soon.

You too.

Xiao Xiao. Are you ready to go?

It would be impolite for us to be late today.

I'm coming!

Straighten up.

- How do I look? - You look great.

Am I dressed formally enough? His parents will like me, right?

I won't embarrass you two, right?

Are you in that much of a rush to get married?

What are you talking about, Old Lin? You know that's not what I mean.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

- Let's go. - We're off.

Madam Li, you look so nice.

Old Lin, you look handsome too.

Of course I do.

Teacher Lin, Auntie Li, these are my parents.

Dad, Mom, this is Teacher Lin and Auntie Li.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello, Papa Gu and Mama Gu.

- Hello, Xiao Gu's parents. - Hello.

You see, we only just found out.

So we didn't have much time to prepare a proper meeting present.

This is a token of our blessing as your elders.

I hope you'll like it, Xiao Xiao.

- Thank you, Auntie. - You're welcome.

- Thank you, Uncle. - You're welcome.

Xiao Xiao's parents, your daughter is so innocent and cute.

His father and I like her very much.

But to be honest,

she is quite young.

We think that they should wait until she has been working for a couple of years.

They can spend some more time getting to know each other before starting to consider marriage.

- What do you think? - Mom.

Xiao Xiao. Pour some tea for Auntie.

That's okay.

- Auntie, I'll pour some tea for you. - Thank you.

- I'm sorry. - It's okay, it's okay.

- I'm sorry, I'm sorry. - It's okay.

It was an accident. I'm sorry, Auntie.

What do you think about my suggestion?

Especially since they have only known each other for a short time,

I think that they should spend some more time getting to know each other.

Mom.

Xiao Gu.

Xiao Gu's dad, Xiao Gu's mom.

Our Lin Zhixiao

is quite young.

And she's still immature.

But in some ways, she is

even more mature than us, her parents.

This past year, our family has gone through a lot.

Her mom and I often didn't know what to do.

But she never lost her composure.

She even became

the main support of our family.

This child has many flaws.

But she has one strength. She's very strong.

And she's tenacious.

When she was learning to play the cello as a child,

it was very difficult for her.

She often cried a lot.

But then the next day, she would always grit her teeth and start practicing again.

She never complained or gave up.

She isn't very smart.

And she's not a fast learner.

But because of her persistence,

and her refusal to admit defeat or give up,

she's able to get through anything.

The two of them truly love each other.

As their parents, of course we support them.

Isn't that right?

Of course, married life isn't just about love.

There is also firewood, rice, oil, and salt. (Idiom referring to the nitty gritty of everyday life)

After spending a long time together, naturally the passion will die down.

Those that can't continue on together will get a divorce, and separate.

But those that can,

will become a family.

A family needs to be supported by someone

in order to be whole and complete.

I don't know whether their married life will be rocky or difficult.

But I believe that our Xiao Xiao

can definitely support a family.

Papa Lin, what you said makes a lot of sense.

Actually, as parents, if the two of them are truly in love,

of course we support them. Isn't that right?

Xiao Gu. I know you two have your own ideas.

And in the future, your life together will be yours to live.

In general, as long as you have thought it through,

of course we, as your elders, will not interfere too much. Isn't that right?

It's just that Xiao Xiao is our only child and daughter.

We don't aspire for her to be especially rich or successful.

We just want her to be healthy and safe.

Actually, Old Lin and I are very reluctant to part ways with our daughter.

But we know that over time, a young couple will become a family, and grow old together.

Isn't that right?

You have a long road ahead of you.

Auntie hopes that

you can compromise with each other, and support each other, and live a happy life together.

I understand.

In the past, I have always thought of Xiao Xiao as my future wife.

In the future,

I will do everything in my power

to give Xiao Xiao a happy family.

Why are you all making me so emotional?

That's right.

This is a happy occasion.

Let me see. Why don't we do this?

Let's decide on a wedding date today.

Of course, we understand that you are reluctant to part ways with Xiao Xiao.

If you want to keep her by your side a little longer, we understand.

How about next year? May 1st of next year,

or National Day of next year, there are plenty of good dates.

Let's do it this year.

How about this? Let's see what they think.

How about it?

Xiao Gu.

What do you think?

I also want to marry Xiao Xiao sooner if possible.

I want to become her family as soon as possible.

Don't worry. Everything will be the same as before.

You won't lose a daughter.

You'll gain a son.

Uncle, Auntie. In the future, you'll gain a daughter, too.

Okay.

This is really embarrassing, isn't it?

Then, you're our in-laws now.

Come, in-laws, please have some tea.

- The tea is getting cold. - Come, come.

Be careful of appearances.

Lin Zhixiao. Have some tea.

I really didn't imagine that Old Lin would be so helpful today.

If he didn't step in, our meeting definitely wouldn't have been this successful.

Usually, he's always scolding me.

I thought that deep in his heart, he thought very little of me.

But after he said all of that today, I was quite touched.

What's with that forced smile?

Why are you acting so weird? What is it?

It's nothing. It's probably because I was too nervous today.

So after suddenly relaxing, I feel quite tired.

You were nervous?

I couldn't tell at all.

That's because I didn't spill a cup of tea and cause a flood on a golden hill. (Idiom referring to a torrential flood)

Can you stop talking about that?

It was so awkward.

Alright. You should get some rest.

You too. Get some rest.

I'm leaving now.

Go on.

Xiao Xiao.

What in the world is going on with you today?

I just want to look at you a little longer.

To me, the most moving thing in this world is that

there is someone who knows me better than I know myself.

[The Oath of Love: Epilogue]

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(A Person Likes Another Person by Yang Zi)

♫ Walking by a bustling scenery ♫

♫ But I became mesmerized by a single raindrop ♫

♫ Watching it gliding down my fingertip ♫

♫ It's like pressing the intersection of strings on the (cello's) fingerboard ♫

♫ There are some insignificant matters ♫

♫ They were already planted in my heart at the outset ♫

♫ Later, as I leaned on you, I remembered with a smile ♫

♫ At that time, I was beyond self-control ♫

♫ A gesture that shows a person likes another person ♫

♫ It's to slowly draw closer ♫

♫ Secretly rejoicing how incredible it is ♫

♫ A poetic sentiment that conveys a person likes another person ♫

♫ It’s to care with abandon ♫

♫ Leaving no trace and no room to maneuver ♫

♫ Giving my all to you ♫