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[Meet Yourself]

[Episode 16]

Aunt Gui, have you finished?

Coming.

You're always rushing me.

Rushing, and rushing.

Why did you make a mess at the table again?

Remember to clean it up.

OK.

What's this?

Don't touch it. It's expensive.

Come on, Aunt Gui.

Have a seat.

Aunt Gui.

Mare's milk.

Mare's milk?

You got it at Yao's horse ranch?

Yes.

I want to make a limited edition.

I made a cup especially for you today.

Have a taste.

This is golden silk black tea.

It's used as the tea base, mixed with mare's milk.

From what I know about you,

I will

make a cup of milk tea

with my perfect golden ratio.

What an honor.

Taste it.

Alright.

Mr. Ma, it's done.

Personally, I like green plum tea the most.

Because compared with the sourness of lemons, it has a milder taste,

so I gave it a 9.

But it's only based on my own feelings.

I don't know much about tea.

It's right to trust your feelings.

The most important thing is it suits your taste.

Why do you think the customers come to our store?

They want to enjoy the service.

Of course, they can come once or twice out of novelty.

But what is it that keeps the customers?

It's the product.

Hongdou.

Are you sure you don't like milk tea?

Sort of.

Relative to other drinks, I prefer pure tea.

Milk tea is just too expensive, right?

It costs 20 or 30 yuan per cup.

Gosh.

How much is it?

Around 30.

30?

Only for such a small cup?

No, no.

This is the limited edition.

I'll sell it at a price of more than 30.

Why is it so expensive?

Is there gold in it?

Aunt Gui.

This is actually a very good idea.

I can consider add some gold leaf to it.

But I have to revise the price again.

Mr. Ma, I don't think

you should sell milk tea.

Just go rob on the street.

You'll get the money faster.

I work so hard from morning to night, and I only earn 50 yuan.

And only one cup of your milk tea costs me 30?

I would never buy it.

Aunt Gui, here's the thing.

The milk tea itself is not expensive.

But I have to include my rent, the cost of utilities

and labor to the price.

Let me ask you.

Where are you going to find so many suckers to pay for it?

No.

Aunt Gui.

You can't call them suckers.

People have this consumption need.

Yes.

Look.

A cup of milk tea costs 20 or 30 yuan.

For ordinary customers, it's affordable to drink it once in a while.

But if we drink it every day, it's indeed a big expense.

That's true.

But you can apply for membership.

But people like me

who'll never fall for the consumption trap "first cup of milk tea in autumn"

are still the minority.

Mr. Ma, you can ignore me.

Of course.

If you've got a nice environment,

good service and distinctive culture,

your store will be my first choice

if I'm going to meet people for business.

After all, a lot of people want to support domestic brands now.

Hongdou.

You are a great help to me.

Especially in terms of product promotion.

How to increase customer stickiness?

We haven't done enough consumer research.

I'm glad I could be of help, so I didn't drink your tea for nothing.

You can always drink my tea for free.

If I were you,

I'd buy some milk in the supermarket, and boil my own black tea,

that's the same, isn't it?

I would never fall for your trick.

He just swindles rich people out of their money.

No, no, no.

It's not swindle.

He does business,

and should have his own customer group.

Right.

Hongdou's right.

Am I being a nuisance here?

Look.

Mr. Ma is treating me to his expensive milk tea,

and I said some unpleasant things.

It's my bad, Mr. Ma.

It's nothing.

I should learn from the myna,

whenever I see you, I'll say, "Good day", yummy, yummy."

Don't.

Aunt Gui.

You have to stay true to who you are.

Do you know why I like you?

It's just because of your

honesty.

You always speak your mind.

You're frank and outspoken.

I like you so much.

You flatter me.

All he does is praise me.

You just don't sound like a nice guy.

Alright.

I haven't finished my work yet.

I don't have time to chat with you.

This tastes pretty good.

I'm off, I'm off.

OK, OK.

Come here for more if you're done.

Damai, you haven't finished writing?

Almost.

Are you writing your graduation thesis?

Look.

Let me see.

Damai.

You're writing a novel for the tea leaves?

What do you mean the love between soy milk and Pu'er tea

is not acceptable in the world?

Damai.

This is good.

What?

Could you write a story for me?

No.

It's a very simple story.

Let's personify the soy milk and make a cartoon character of it.

I mean

you need to pay me.

We're all adults.

There's no such thing as a free story.

But I can give you a discount.

It's no big deal.

Isn't it just money?

You name a price.

Deal.

We'll work well together.

I'm writing it now.

Hello? My package?

Just put it at the delivery station.

OK, thank you.

I'm going to pick up my package.

Go ahead.

Master, hit me again.

Let's go.

Master.

Master.

What?

What are you carving?

Can't you see it?

We're customizing this wood carved lotus for the hotel.

Check out my master's skills.

Look at the details. It's art.

Why don't you focus on your work instead of fawning at me?

Don't film me.

Film yourself.

Annoying.

Master.

Our fans want to see you.

They think you're awesome.

I'm awesome?

Go, go, go.

Stop it.

Stop filming me.

Master.

I have a gift for you.

I don't want it.

Master, give me your hand.

What is it?

You brat!

Stop there!

Run, run, run.

You stop there!

You... Stop!

Stop right there.

Don't run.

I really like this "Master, hit me again" series.

And those "Senior, please give me your advice" videos.

They're not bad, either.

But it's so funny to see how your master hits you.

My master hits me really hard.

It hurts.

Easy on the drink.

It's late in the afternoon.

It'll keep you up at night.

I still need to work tonight.

Since when did you start to work so hard?

My master asked me to work more and practice more

to set an example for the junior disciples.

Our Xiaxia is a big boy now.

You've grown up.

Don't touch my hair.

Why do you look so happy?

Because now I have someone to pick me up.

Seriously,

you always stay in your room, yet you came to pick me up from work.

Are you sure you're not forcing yourself?

I... I know sitting too long is bad for our health.

I have experience with this.

When we're living at very painful moments in your life,

all we do is having negative thoughts and overthinking.

It's not going to help solve problems at all.

But during this time,

as long as we walk out,

chat to people,

get some fresh air

and sunlight,

and have some delicious food,

we'll get our power back slowly.

I will listen to you.

I'll come out for a walk, get out in the sun, and eat some good food.

OK.

What are we having for dinner?

What would you like to eat?

I'll cook it for you.

Let me think.

Uncle.

Yao.

She's still asleep?

Xu Hongdou.

You were woken up by the bird?

Dad.

Going to fetch some water?

That's a tenant in the Yard.

I can see that.

Hei.

Hei.

Jiahui.

What are you eating?

Uncle.

You're back.

Hu.

Hello, uncle.

When did you come back?

It's the day of remembrance of Yao's grandpa.

I came to sweep his tomb.

Are things going well at home?

Yes.

Has Yuan been obedient lately?

Yes.

He's started to learn.

That's great.

A while ago, Mr. Xie was so worried about him.

Boys of his age are... Have you finished writing the new song?

Uncle, I haven't written any songs.

If I write a new one, I'll send it to you right away.

When you deliver the goods, you can listen to it for refreshment.

No need.

We never listen to those whining noises when delivering goods.

Can't you write something like Phoenix Legend's songs?

How exciting that is!

It's not the same, uncle.

You can make some changes

and write some songs that we common people like to hear.

Such as

I swim like a fish in a pond.

That one.

That's... That's uplifting.

Yuan's mother spend two hours outside every day,

and she's very happy.

Those songs are great.

Okay, uncle.

I... I'll work on that.

OK.

Go for it.

I'll leave you to it.

Bye, uncle.

Go get busy.

Take care, uncle.

Aunt Hua.

Uncle, aunt.

Are you going back to Guangzhou?

Yeah, things are busy in the factory.

The boss called and urged us to go back.

It's good to be busy.

They're paid on a piecework basis.

The more work they do, the more money they earn.

What are you going to do?

We're going to pick someone up.

[Woodfish Grocery Store]

Sister.

I want the pineapple flavor.

I want the peach flavor.

I want the pineapple flavor, too.

I want the peach flavor.

Okay.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Tuotuo, thank you for treating us to popsicles.

Don't worry, I have money.

My dad and mom are leaving in a few days.

Now, they give me pocket money every day.

Isn't it nice?

Every time your dad and mom come back,

they'll bring you a lot of good food and toys.

I want my dad to sell barbecues in Kunming, too.

Then let's ask Uncle Yao to talk to him

and let him go out to make more money.

Uncle Yao won't do that.

He wants everyone in the village to come back.

Uncle Yao's so bad.

A bad person.

Why are you guys all here?

Huzi.

Your mom is leaving.

Why are you still eating a popsicle here?

Where's my mom?

She's waiting at the entrance of the town.

Mom, mom.

Mom.

Let's go.

Mom.

Mom.

Huzi.

Huzi.

Huzi, Huzi.

Huzi.

Aunt Hua.

Aren't you going with Honghong?

I'd love to.

But what am I going to do there?

Take care of yourself, mom.

You too.

Don't work too hard.

Get more rest.

Give me a hug.

And you too.

Take care of yourself.

Don't work too hard.

Every time I go back to Beijing,

my mom would say the same thing to me.

Oh no, Huzi is coming.

Mom.

Huzi.

Get in the car.

Come on, get in the car.

Huzi.

You can't go.

Don't run.

Or you won't be able to leave.

Come back.

Leave it to me.

Get in the car.

Get in the car, come on.

Huzi.

Huzi, your mom will be back soon.

Don't run, don't run.

I'm here with you.

Don't run, my baby.

♫ Set sail when it's windy ♫

♫ The reflection of clouds, the changing moon and the stars all over the sky ♫

♫ The lost footsteps will be gradually erased ♫

Do you know why Huang and I are doing all these things?

That's the reason.

I'll buy you an Ultraman, okay?

I'll buy you an Ultraman and snacks.

Huzi.

Come on.

Get up.

It's fine.

It's fine, it's fine.

It's fine, it's fine.

Alright, it's fine.

I'll take you to feed horses, alright?

I'll buy you popsicles, alright?

Don't cry, don't cry.

It's fine, it's fine.

It's fine, it's fine.

Aunt Hua, it's fine.

It's fine, it's fine.

I'll take you to feed the horses and buy you popsicles.

Hello.

Hello.

Are you Sunzi and Fang?

Yes, hello.

I'm Sunzi.

Hello, I'm Xu Hongdou.

Huang Xinxin's in a meeting.

She asked President Xie and me to pick you up.

President... That's President Xie.

Uncle Siping is here.

The old man is here?

Is it too late to run now?

Aunt, are you busy?

Gezi.

Uncle, you're here.

Ye Sen, I've been looking for you.

I just went to

your small warehouse for a spin.

Yue said you're having a day off today.

Yes.

And now you are...

Gezi asked me to help her.

Colleagues should help each other.

Yes, I asked him to help me.

Then you go ahead.

Uncle, am I interrupting you?

I just want to have a casual chat.

Don't mind me.

Yao's helping Heshun renovate his woodcarving workshop,

and promote it.

Is it for free?

Why are you looking at him?

Your handicraft website is still selling wood carvings

from the woodcarving workshop, right?

Does Yao only help them

or want a share of the money?

Ye Sen, uncle's asking you.

Don't ask me. My leg hurts.

It doesn't.

Don't you guys know it?

Ye Sen.

You designed the website

and posted the goods.

Gezi.

Right?

Well... I suppose...

he's helping them.

It seems so.

He's helping.

So you mean he's working for Heshun for nothing.

I'll let you get on with it.

Bye, uncle.

Aunt, I'm leaving.

See you.

Finally, he's gone.

Let's get to work.

So we can have dinner sooner.

We caused trouble again.

[To Freedom]

Take a try.

Nice.

This is right.

Come out

for some sunlight.

How comfy that is!

It's good for you

to write books.

And also,

when you're free,

talk to me more,

which is also good

for me to write songs.

The wind rises.

I just wrote a lyric.

Blow it away, blow...

Why is he back again?

Who is it?

Phoenix Legend's fan,

Mr. Xie's father.

Be careful of him.

I should go hide in my room.

Bye.

Be careful.

Who are you looking for?

You must be Xu Hongdou, right?

Yes, I am.

I'm Xie Zhiyao's father.

Uncle Xie, hello.

Stay there, stay.

Sit down, sit down.

Sit, sit.

Sit.

Bye.

Is Yuan doing well in his school?

He knows to study hard now.

Right?

That's great.

This yard

is well decorated now.

Yes.

Aunt Gui's very attentive.

Have you got used to living here?

I have.

It's fine if you only live here for a month or two, but over time,

you'll miss Beijing.

Maybe.

Do you have something

to say to me?

I just ran into you.

Just chitchatting.

OK.

I heard Yao's granny say

Yao listens to whatever you say.

No.

This may be a misunderstanding.

Me and him

only talk about business.

That's perfect.

I want to talk about business with you.

Could you give me some ideas?

Sure, go ahead.

Look.

Yunmiao is a village.

Young people who're good at studies all go to the big cities.

Those who aren't good at studies, but are quick-witted,

would buy a car and go to

Shuanglang, Xizhou, the Old Town, or other busy places to do business.

But in such a small village, even if we shout all we like,

only a few people will hear us.

You're right.

But personally, I feel

we can't make generalizations.

Because before those places were developed,

they were also some fishing villages and old towns, right?

Yeah.

It's like how we buy flowers wholesale in the market.

At first, few people are in the business,

so we can turn a small shop into a big one.

But when the shop grows bigger, we sell more and have more customers.

If we have a nice source of goods, the floral supply base

will be willing

to give us the rare breeds, and the best flowers at the best price.

You have a big shop, right?

So you have better sales, more customers, and you can make more money

to expand your business.

How can the small shops that are just opened

compete with the big shops?

It makes sense.

Right?

But I personally think

we can't compare them like this.

You see, the shops purchase the same stuff.

But in the tourist resorts,

each place

has a different scenery.

Am I right?

Fine.

Let's not compare with them.

Let's change a topic.

Take Yao for example.

Back then,

his mom went to work outside so that he could study hard

to go to a big city,

leave this small village and don't stay poor.

Yao lived up to our expectations

and got admitted to a college in Beijing.

He got a good job there and decent pay.

But he insisted on coming back

and invested all the money he earned here.

He even got some loans.

He's been throwing his money in the rabbit hole.

We can see some buses in the town.

But what about here?

In this small village, there aren't even tourists.

Yes.

You're right.

Right?

Look.

Parents are always able to think bigger

and long-term for their children.

That's the way my parents are.

Look.

Look.

That's why Yao's granny likes you.

Look at you.

I'm quite impressed.

You're smart.

And you're a sweet talker.

Uncle.

Well,

did you say all these to me just to complain

or do you want me to persuade Yao

to go back to Beijing?

That's it.

You see, since Yao came back,

he hasn't got any benefits.

He's everyone's go-to person now.

A lot of things are occupying him.

How's Xie Heshun's woodcarving workshop have anything to do with him?

Well...

Well... And this... this homestay.

What has he got to do with it?

Huang is the leader, she has to be in charge.

But once something happens, people all go to Yao for help.

That's so troublesome.

Right.

But Yao has invested a lot, right?

All the infrastructure has been built, if he leaves now,

all his efforts will be in vain.

He can sell them.

But the one who's willing to take over

should see the value in everything he did,

right?

That's true.

Well... It's just like a mosquito flies into a spider's web,

it can't even fly away and is trapped there.

Why did he do all this?

Uncle Xie.

Do you want to hear my story?

Sure.

Look.

After I graduated from college, I had been working in Beijing.

The hotel industry is particularly busy.

Occasionally, when customers thank me,

I also feel a sense of accomplishment and value,

right?

But most of the time,

I did my work automatically.

I worked for more than a decade,

and like most people,

I was thinking about making money to buy a house and a car, right?

This way, I can settle in Beijing.

And when I go back to my hometown, the relatives

will think I'm very successful, right?

And very excellent.

And I could be a role model

who encourages the next generation to study hard.

How nice that is.

But I never thought about

whether success in the traditional sense

is what I really want.

For example, look.

For example, if I only have three months to live

before I leave this world,

then what exactly do I want to do?

What is my dream?

What do I want?

I never thought about this and I don't know.

This has never crossed my mind.

However,

Yao and Xinxin are different.

They have a firm goal, and an ideal to fight for.

I really envy them

and I admire them.

They're not just thinking about themselves,

and they don't focus on what's right in front of them.

They have to go to a place further away,

and they want to take others with them.

A place further away?

Where is it?

Isn't it Beijing?

Is there any place further than Beijing?

Of course.

What about

Yunmiao Village in the future?

By then, everyone won't need to leave here for money.

All those who left will come back.

They've already left. How can they come back?

They can.

If the village is well-developed.

They can build and protect their hometown, right?

Then every young people can use their talents,

every kid will grow up with their family around,

and the elderly will be well cared for.

Uncle.

You and your wife worked so hard

to pay for his education and changed his life.

Now

he came back with money and knowledge,

trying to change more people's lives.

The reason you left

is the reason he came back.

Don't you think we should support and encourage him, and trust him?

When are we gonna finish them?

These are all the things Yuan and his mother like to eat.

You have a big fridge anyway.

Just take your time to finish them.

All loaded.

Drive safe.

It'll take hours.

Take a rest at the service station.

I know.

Mom.

Listen to Yao.

Call us if you need anything.

Got it.

Do a good job.

Mom, I'm leaving.

Did your dad

say some harsh words?

No.

Didn't you hear him say "do a good job"?

That's rare.

President Xie.

Want a cup of coffee?

No, I'll drink this.

Where's Hongdou?

In the room.

You're looking for her?

No, I'm just wondering.

Why did you come in the afternoon?

I just passed here on my way to the village committee to see Huang.

Is it in the same direction?

Where did you come from?

Make me a cup of coffee.

I thought you didn't want it.

I'm just testing whether Hongdou's improved

her skills in making coffee.

He just does it on purpose.

Then I'll make you a pour-over coffee.

Good for you.

You know how to make pour-over coffee now?

I taught her.

This is my teacher.

♫ Seeing a star and a rainbow ♫

♫ every step of your journey ♫

♫ We've missed and hugged each other ♫

Why are you laughing?

Because you're clumsy.

You were born to do everything.

You've never been a rookie.

Give me.

Let me help you.

Put it here.

Grind.

Grind.

Come on.

♫ Say goodbye to the passing time ♫

Good.

You're getting better.

Come on.

You make me forget how to do it.

Why are you laughing?

I don't know why he's laughing.

I just can't help but want to laugh.

♫ Sometimes I find I fall in love ♫

♫ Make a little wish and pray ♫

President Xie's dad came.

So what?

You joined us late.

You don't know.

He went to the warehouse the other day, and then sat at my table

and asked so many questions.

Like how the business is going, and anything special happen.

He looked for Ye Sen.

I said Ye Sen took a day off.

I waited until he left yesterday, then I went to the tie-dye workshop.

But he's so crafty.

He kept asking me questions as soon as he saw me.

I've never been that nervous even when I took the exams.

Why?

Why?

Let me ask you.

Since our company was established, what has been the biggest obstacle?

The biggest obstacle?

No tourists.

Instability of online sales.

No.

Then it's... It's President Xie's dad.

[Dramatic effects. Do not imitate.] I don't agree with you

[It's cola in the bottle.] to sign the contract!

If you have to sign it, I'll drink the pesticides!

Dad.

So many people are watching.

Let's go home first.

Don't come over!

I'll swallow it if you do.

I really will.

Would you stop making a scene?

The village director is here.

Well... It doesn't matter if the village director comes.

Siping.

Don't come over.

What are you doing?

I don't agree with him taking over this tie-dye workshop!

Director, I wanna hear your opinion.

He quit his job in Beijing with good pay,

and insisted on coming back and start a business.

I've been doing business for so many years.

Is it easy to do business?

Alright.

Just go home and talk to him.

No.

Or you can go to the village committee.

I'm not going.

Take your time to drink it.

I'll sign it first.

Siping!

What are you doing?

Don't tear up the contract.

Are you crazy?

I dare you.

You tore the contract up.

You can't sign it!

Alright.

Let's talk in my office.

I won't allow him!

Yao.

Dir- Yao, come with us.

You can't sign it.

Don't let him sign it.

Don't let him sign it!

Let's talk it out.

Gezi.

Mr. Xie.

Print another copy of the contract.

Well, this... It's fine.

He cherishes his life.

It's cola inside.

Well...

Aunties.

Don't watch.

It's alright.

Go home, go home.

Go get busy.

Uncle.

Look what you're doing.

It rains when Heaven deems fit,

your son wants to start a business when he wants to.

You can't stop him.

Right?

He wants to run the homestay, right?

Fine. Come on.

Run over me!

Uncle, get up.

Run over me!

Go through me first.

Then he can do whatever he wants.

Get up, uncle.

He can do whatever he wants.

Excuse me.

Ye Sen, what happened?

He... He hit my leg.

Why did you hit people?

I didn't.

Come on, let's go to the hospital.

Don't come over.

Yao.

Your dad's here.

What should we do?

Run him over.

If he's not afraid of the pain, just lie there.

You...

I don't agree!

You brat!

Good.

Good for you.

Push, push.

Be careful.

Careful.

Watch your head.

Mr. Xie.

Step aside.

What?

Come on.

Come on in.

Yao!

Do you get it?

Every time I think of this old man, my leg hurts.

You know what?

Fortunately, his father has a business in Kunming

and can't be here every day.

In the last two years,

he came back to make a scene whenever he got time.

Now he doesn't do it so frequently.

But he keeps asking people questions.

I don't think his dad has given up.

Do you believe it?

Of course.

Look at the mess you made.

You're back.

Mr. Xie, has your dad left?

Yeah.

That's good.

That's good, that's good.

Well, why are you afraid of him?

When he made such a big scene, I still wasn't afraid of him.

Only you aren't afraid of Uncle Siping, alright?

We're all afraid of him.

This time, he told me to do a good job.

Alright, after you clean it up, come for the meeting.

OK.

Done.

♫ Listen to the rain falling into the silent forest ♫

♫ Enjoy the mountainous landscape at sunset ♫

♫ The raindrops on the roof fall into the eyes secretly ♫

♫ The world is like a quiet island ♫

♫ The sky is turning bright silently ♫

♫ Waiting for the seabirds to call forth the ripples ♫

♫ Waiting for the sunlight to shine into my heart across the lake ♫

♫ Set sail when it's windy ♫

♫ The reflection of clouds, the changing moon and the stars all over the sky ♫

♫ The lost footsteps will be gradually erased ♫

♫ The light and shadow of four seasons ♫

♫ I've seen the meteor that lights up the night sky ♫

♫ When the wind rises, the sky will be cloudless ♫

♫ The sky is turning bright silently ♫

♫ Waiting for the seabirds to call forth the ripples ♫

♫ Waiting for the sunlight to shine into my heart across the lake ♫

♫ Set sail when it's windy ♫

♫ The reflection of clouds, the changing moon and the stars all over the sky ♫

♫ The lost footsteps will be gradually erased ♫

♫ The light and shadow of four seasons ♫

♫ I've seen the meteor that lights up the night sky ♫

♫ When the wind rises, the sky will be cloudless ♫

♫ Go to a windy place to meet you ♫

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