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[Road Home]

[Episode 3]

Lazybones.

Get up. Hurry.

I need to get some more sleep.

Captain Lu's men are here.

I haven't changed my clothes yet.

Look how nervous you are.

They're outside.

Isn't the flight tomorrow?

I just

called him yesterday.

Hello, Aunt Gui Xiao.

Are you here alone?

Uncle Lu is downstairs.

Last night, Aunt Cai said

she would take the train

to go abroad for business today.

My dad said he was off today.

So he could send Aunt Cai off.

Yes, I did mention it.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Morning, Captain Lu.

Aunt Gui Xiao.

Son.

What time did you sleep last night?

I didn't sleep.

When we are on duty,

it's normal not to sleep for a few days.

I'm used to it already.

It's not easy for the country to train you guys.

You should take care of your health.

So that you can work for a few more years.

It's the border.

Is the photo you sent to me

taken here?

No.

Later on,

if you come to Qining again,

I'll ask them to take you

to the place where the photo was taken.

I don't know

when will be the next time.

The view here is nice.

You should look more at

the beautiful rivers and mountains of our motherland.

You've lived here for more than ten years.

I suppose

it feels like looking at your hometown.

[Qining Station]

Captain Qin said

he would help me watch over my car for a week

until I returned.

It's very nice of him.

Captain Qin, thanks.

Don't mention it. We're friends.

Thank you.

You may go through the customs and take the train from there.

Captain Lu,

once again, I would like to express

my sincere gratitude to you.

I'll treat you to a meal when I get back to Beijing.

Captain Lu, see you again.

Bye.

Okay, you can go now.

Take care.

Have a safe trip.

Okay.

Bye.

Aunt.

Why don't you

go abroad with them?

I have work to do in Beijing.

I need to go back to Beijing.

The three of them came to Qining

for foreign trade.

Aunt, why are you here?

Are you coming specially for Uncle Lu?

No.

How could it be?

Xiaonan, if you keep talking nonsense,

Aunt won't take you with her anymore.

Lu.

I've got an emergency mission.

I'll leave them to you.

Go ahead.

Xiaonan, be obedient to Aunt.

Thank you.

Aunt, are you free after this?

Yes, I am.

Can you help me pack up my luggage?

Why can't you do it yourself?

What do you

need help with from others?

None of us can.

Men are not careful enough.

We'll leave something out.

Okay.

Thank you.

Does he live alone?

When his dad comes,

he makes the bed up there

and sleeps on the upper bunk.

Why doesn't he apply for a dorm,

taking his son together?

In our profession,

once there is a mission,

our working hours will be uncertain.

If the kid stays in the dorm,

first, his resting will be disturbed.

Second, seeing his dad often goes out,

he'll be worried.

Kids nowadays are smart.

He knows his dad's profession.

He'll be worried anyway.

Besides,

there're numerous movies about explosive ordnance disposal nowadays.

Doesn't he

ask you guys after watching them?

Usually, we would say that

the movie scenes are all made-up.

It's not that dangerous.

So it's all true.

It's dangerous, isn't it?

Can't you even tell your friends?

Every profession has difficulty.

There's nothing to say.

Is this all?

Doesn't his father

buy him clothes?

Also, why doesn't

he rent

a more spacious house?

Isn't it too small

for them to live here?

Are they your parents?

It's Uncle Lu and...

Maybe

his alumnus.

Why can't I understand

what you said?

Captain Lu is here.

I have to say hello to him.

They're developing feelings for each other.

Are they helping you pack

and move?

Thank you

for taking care of me all this time.

Why did you close the door?

The kid outside will get it wrong.

We can talk conveniently if the door is closed.

His parents are divorced.

Qin Mingyu got his son.

But deep down,

he felt that he had dragged on Xiaonan's mother,

so he paid her a lot of money.

I see.

Now he has to take care of his parents

and raise his son.

So he doesn't dare to spend money freely.

I've done packing the clothes.

I'll leave the books for you to pack since you're more familiar with them.

I'll go out first.

♫We said it would last forever♫

♫But we were separated in the end♫

♫I wait until I give up all resistance♫

♫Let time pass by♫

♫Never thought that love♫

♫Is not about the trials and tribulations♫

My dad said...

My dad said that

he was not coming back for dinner tonight.

I got it.

Let me see.

It's okay.

I'll go out first.

Otherwise, the kid will misunderstand.

Get out.

This is even more misunderstanding.

Remember to take

Qin Xiaonan's household registration permit

for boarding purposes.

Stay in the car.

I need to talk to your aunt.

He doesn't have a household registration permit.

He doesn't?

His household registration permit

has been with his mother.

After the divorce,

his mother always hopes

Xiaonan can live with her.

Although the court has made a judgment,

these two

have been dilly-dallying regarding household registration.

Qin Mingyu is also busy

that he has no time to do it.

Then, what should we do?

Does he have a passport?

Yes.

Give me his passport first.

We'll discuss it after flying to Beijing.

But we need

both the original and photocopy

of his household registration permit.

The school will need to verify them.

We'll figure this out this month.

Poor kid.

[No self-heating food in hand-carry or check-in luggage is allowed]

Passport.

I'll go back to Beijing after the Chinese New Year.

It's almost time.

You may go in.

Goodbye, Uncle Lu.

Alright.

It's not like we'll never see each other again.

We'll get going then.

Why didn't your dad come to see you off?

He hasn't been home for two days.

He only called once.

It's okay.

You can visit him during the summer break.

I may not able to see him

even if I go back.

Last year when I just arrived at Qining,

my dad was on a mission,

a confidential one.

I couldn't see him for days.

Then,

what about you?

Was there no one who took care of you?

Yes.

The family of other team members took turns taking care of me.

But I cried every night.

I thought my dad had abandoned me.

Let me tell you.

I even cried

when I was in high school.

My parents were divorcing at that time.

So I cried a lot.

You are so melodramatic.

What's wrong with you?

I was trying to comfort you.

My dad said that I couldn't lie,

especially to you.

So I was being honest with you.

I won't argue with you.

I'll take you hanging out tomorrow.

Where do you want to go?

The Palace Museum, the Temple of Heaven

or the Great Wall?

How about this?

I'll take you

to visit

all the famous tourist spots

before we go to the local spots.

I don't want to go anywhere.

We don't spend your dad's money.

Your money is also money.

That's Xinhe Hospital.

Do you know it?

I know.

I used to go there when I was young.

And there's also a 341 Hospital.

Is it nearby?

I know it too.

You know a lot.

Uncle Lu told me.

He said

he went to 341 Hospital

to visit a friend.

A hospitalized friend.

Is it you?

Maybe.

What do you mean by maybe?

I can't remember.

We are arriving at my home.

That is the place you are going to stay

for the next month.

Come in.

This is the house I rent.

You can look around later.

Come and change your shoes.

Put them on.

I can't help you manage the suitcase today.

Take out your pyjamas.

I'll take you upstairs to take a shower and go to bed.

I usually

sleep naked.

You have to wear clothes here.

I'm a girl.

We should respect each other.

Okay.

I'm not familiar with this place.

Can you buy it for me tomorrow?

Okay, leave it to me.

[Hongrun Chenghua]

Thanks.

You finally came back.

Didn't you be tied

by the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland?

Did anything happen

before the Chinese New Year?

No.

It's almost New Year. Everyone is lazy.

That's good.

By the way,

there's a kid at my house.

He's the child of my friend.

So I won't work overtime.

If there are any needs,

I'll work from home.

I'm fine with it.

I'm not the boss.

The boss is coming.

You're back.

Tomorrow is Laba.

I was worried

you wouldn't be able to catch up with the congee from Yonghe Palace.

Perfect.

Oh yeah.

I almost forgot.

Are we going together tomorrow

or I queue up for you first?

No need.

I'll take someone there.

Her friend's kid

will stay at her house until the Chinese New Year.

Okay.

Qin Xiaonan.

-Qin... -Coming.

Slow down. Be careful not to fall.

You've underestimated me.

These stairs

won't hurt me.

Why didn't you turn on the lights?

It was dark when I came in.

You scared me.

I thought something happened to you.

It's on.

I've turned on the desk lamp.

Your lights are too bright.

It must consume a lot of electricity.

I was not in the living room.

so I switched off all of them.

Come here.

Women like shopping.

These are all for you.

Heartless boy.

I don't have that much money for you.

They are at a 90% discount.

All are on sale.

I spent all the money

you gave me to buy these.

And I have points

to redeem the gifts for free.

Points?

You can redeem so many things?

Of course.

I bought a lot in the past.

So I got many points.

You lied to me.

You money-grubber.

You still have your wallet with you.

What do you want for dinner?

I'll order takeout.

[Qining City]

You are leaving one week earlier

than planned.

Are you anxious to return home?

Your son is in Beijing.

Aren't you worried?

He is with Gui Xiao.

It's better than with you.

Give this to Gui Xiao.

It's for Xiaonan's living expenses.

Where did you get the money?

It's my bonus.

Gui Xiao bought not only clothes

but also books for Xiaonan.

Right? She provides food and accommodation.

We can't pretend to be unaware of it.

Also,

most importantly,

she introduced me to a school.

A school?

This helped me a lot.

She has done me a huge favour.

Favour is the most valuable, do you know that?

Take it.

I will pay her.

You should keep your bonus to celebrate the New Year with your family.

What do you mean

by paying for my son?

It's on your account.

When you become rich,

pay me triple.

Okay.

Captain Lu.

I might come back in the future.

You'd better not come back.

It's not easy for you to transfer back there.

You should make up with

our ex-sister-in-law.

You're over 30 years old

but you still care about your pride.

If you like her, just go for it.

Shut up.

I'm leaving.

Take a leave as soon as possible

and get the household registration permit back.

I remember that.

[Beijing City]

[Outside the Fifth Ring]

You're finally back.

Why didn't you inform me?

I would pick you up.

Let me see.

The campus beau in those days

is still so handsome.

Screw you!

Let's go.

Go home.

I've booked

the fanciest restaurant next to our house

to welcome you.

I don't have time to eat with you.

My mum is sick.

I came back

to pack a change of clothes

before I go to the hospital.

Your mum is sick?

It's my fault.

I've been doing business

outside.

So I haven't had a chance to visit your mum.

Meng Xiaoshan.

Cancel the table

I reserved for tonight.

I'm not going.

My younger brother

is dealing with the school application for Xiaonan.

Have you got his household registration permit

and birth certificate?

Don't worry.

I'll be there next time.

Don't worry.

I haven't got them yet.

Sorry, I'll be quick.

Not yet.

Let's make up for it later.

Since it's confirmed,

I'll hold off for you with my guarantee.

Thanks.

What's wrong with you?

How many donations

has Sister made for us

for the mountainous area?

Without her,

would you have connected with so many prestigious schools?

Guarantee?

Your guarantee is valid because of Sister.

Yes.

Don't bother him, Sister.

Well,

as for the procedures afterwards,

make a list for me.

I'll finish them during the winter break.

I'll give it to you tomorrow.

Okay.

I'll get it for you, Uncle.

Good boy.

You've been to the north

for less than a week,

but you took back

a kid you didn't know before.

Not only are you

helping with his education,

but you also filled in his regular address as your home.

Sister, if you weren't a woman

and couldn't satisfy the condition,

I would have thought that

he was

your illegitimate child.

You're right.

Right?

Let's have dinner together tonight.

I'll book a restaurant.

Don't bother, Sister. You're always so generous.

Can't I take the kid

to have some meat?

Go. Put on your down jacket.

The one I bought for you.

How about this?

We'll go downstairs and wait in the car.

Okay, see you downstairs.

Take it.

Okay, let's go.

[Inpatient Building]

Here's your bill.

Okay.

Do you have enough money? I have some with me.

Yes.

It's settled.

It's not like you to smile at your phone.

Is it a beauty from Qining?

Watch over my mum.

I'll pay the bill.

My dad said

Uncle Lu always risked his life on missions.

He led the team to arrest the culprits

for two days and two nights.

After crossing five snow-capped mountains,

the claws of police dogs covered with blood,

he was still chasing after them.

In the end, he caught them.

Nobody can get away

from Uncle Lu.

Once, they went on a mission

at a forbidden zone of life

with an elevation of about 5,000 metres.

They'd walked a dozen kilometres

and carried out the villagers who passed out with oxygen deficiency.

The villagers recovered after being carried out,

but some team members had altitude sickness

and almost died.

Aunt Gui Xiao.

How did you

know each other?

We're alumni.

You're indeed alumni?

I thought it was an excuse.

His name was Lu Chen at first.

Later, he changed his name by adding Yan in the middle.

Do you know that?

No wonder.

No wonder what?

That day in the parking lot,

you called him Lu Chen.

I felt weird at that time.

Although we went to the same school,

I hadn't met him

at first,

but always heard about

Lu Chen in the 12th grade

having a good look.

And then?

That's our business. Kids can't inquire about it.

[Year 2020]

[Spring 2008]

Xiao.

This is my cousin, Lu Chen.

Lu Yanchen.

Yes, when he was in school,

he changed his name because it duplicated with others.

But we still

call him Lu Chen.

Boss, two more.

Okay.

Hi, Gui Xiao.

Have you done your summer homework?

Yet you're hanging out here.

Aren't you the same?

I'm going to celebrate Meng Xiaoshan and others' graduation.

It's an exceptional case.

Are you coming to celebrate Meng Xiaoshan's birthday,

who has just graduated?

Yes.

Turn right. The innermost one.

Thank you.

What are you laughing at?

Believe it or not, I'll pocket all in the next round.

I don't think so.

We have made a bet.

Whoever wins will buy the beverages.

Won't he get a heat stroke

wearing so much?

Chen.

Chen, this is Meng Xiaoshan's sister

and my sister-in-law, Gui Xiao.

Game.

Let me play in the next game.

You're even shorter than the cue stick.

You'd better just watch them playing.

Didn't you make a block booking?

There are no outsiders here. I'm just playing for fun.

Yes.

You've booked for a whole afternoon anyway.

Just let her play.

I'll go get some water.

Brother, where are you going?

I'll play with you for one game.

You've been sitting here all afternoon.

You finally have the mood to exercise.

I am no match for you.

I'll use my left hand.

The rule is who clears the table first, who wins.

In this way, the chances of winning are high.

I'll start the move.

Of course.

♫Hi, what day is today?♫

Chen has given in so much.

How can he not let you start the move?

♫Can I see you?♫

♫Let my heartbeat continue at 110 bpm♫

♫Bang bang bang So annoying♫

♫Oh, you're not up yet♫

♫You didn't see my message♫

♫Did anyone tell you♫

♫I miss you so much♫

♫Love is in fashion♫

♫But you want to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

♫Even the meteor stops♫

♫Love songs are popular♫

♫I'll sing for you♫

♫We'll take our time to develop our relationship♫

♫I believe you can do it♫

No way, Chen.

♫Hi, what day is today?♫

Don't bully

Gui Xiao.

Yes.

♫Can I see you?♫

Today is Meng Xiaoshan's birthday.

Why are you bullying her sister?

♫Let my heartbeat continue at 110 bpm♫

Yeah, Chen.

Give in to her.

Give in to her.

♫Bang bang bang So annoying♫

He's already using his left hand.

Why don't you ask Gui Xiao

to grab the balls and put them directly in the pockets?

♫Oh, you're not up yet♫

♫You didn't see my message♫

Do you want me to take a dive?

♫Did anyone tell you?♫

No.

♫I miss you so much♫

♫Love is in fashion♫

♫But you want to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

♫Even the meteor stops♫

♫Love songs are popular♫

♫I'll sing for you♫

I'll go and buy something.

♫We'll take our time to develop our relationship♫

♫I believe you can do it♫

♫Love is in fashion♫

♫But you want to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

♫Even the meteor stops♫

♫Love songs are popular♫

It's hot.

♫I'll sing for you♫

I forgot to park it in the shade.

♫We'll take our time to develop our relationship♫

Did you burn your butt?

♫I believe you can do it♫

Chen.

Chen, are you leaving?

Later I found out

something happened to Lu Chen's family

[Summer 2008]

one day before the Gaokao.

He didn't settle it until the next afternoon

and missed

the first exam in the morning.

No one knew

whether he was going to repeat his final year

or work at the repair factory of his family.

Since then,

I never saw him again.

Until...

Sister-in-law, here.

I'll treat you to pancakes.

Take it easy.

Here, the pancake is ready.

Look how skinny my sister-in-law is.

Add two eggs for me. Pick the big ones.

Okay.

Boss, a pancake, please.

Okay, please wait a moment.

Come on, handsome, your pancakes.

Here.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

My future bridesmaid.

My bike.

My brother didn't take the Gaokao that day

because he applied for the police academy

without telling his dad.

His dad made a scene before the exam

and locked him up in the garage

for two days and three nights.

The first exam was finished by then.

He was released in secret

by my aunt after that.

But it was too late.

Why?

Even he applied for the police academy, so what?

My aunt had divorced my uncle before.

She married a cop after that.

That cop was very nice.

He treated my cousins well.

But later he got sick and died.

My aunt had no income.

She couldn't afford to raise two children.

So she remarried my uncle.

Probably because of jealousy.

I heard it from my mum.

When my uncle

knew my cousin had applied for the police academy,

he went crazy.

He must have recalled

my aunt's second marriage.

You can never ask

my cousin about this.

We don't talk much.

Really?

I thought you were close

because of Meng Xiaoshan.

Gui Xiao. I'll wait for you at the school gate.

It's my brother's birthday today.

Do I need to buy a gift?

Come on.

You bought plush toys

for every student in our class on their birthdays.

You've almost

hollowed out the shop.

Meng asked you to go empty-handed.

Okay. Wait for me.

I'll hand in the paper.

He must be there on Haidong's birthday.

[Lu Zheng Automobile Repair]

This is the factory of Chen's family.

But customers usually don't come here.

They have to go to the storefront if they need the repairs.

Chen.

You're here.

You're here.

Sit here.

Gui Xiao.

Let me introduce them.

These are my old classmates.

This is Meng Xiaoshan's sister.

Her name is Gui Xiao.

This is my younger brother, Hai Jianfeng.

They are our own people.

Lu Chen's room is too cold.

Put it on.

You guys are still in high school.

You can't drink.

Don't worry. I won't let them drink.

This should be where he lives.

Is this

Hai Jianfeng's best friend?

No, no.

No.

This is my sister.

This is my sister.

He's no match for Gui Xiao.

I'm serious.

My sister not only has good grades

but also is talented in sports

and is a member of the school choir.

She is definitely

the favourite of all teachers.

A straight-A student? Not bad.

Are there enough dishes?

No.

I want to eat pickled cabbage with vinegar sauce.

One more.

Coming.

Good.

Try it.

Try it.

Chen.

Your cooking is so good.

Of course.

You don't have to rush back, right?

It's my birthday today.

We finally get together.

Otherwise,

I don't dare to waste your study time.

No hurry.

It's Friday.

Okay, that's good.

Try it. Lu Chen is good at cooking.