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How's it going? Is she back yet?

No.

Not yet.

Fengying

has always been so kind.

How could she do that?

- Exactly. - Yeah.

Leaving her child behind.

What terrible influence.

How can they cope?

Right.

Exactly.

Dad, what's wrong?

Do you know where your mother went?

No, Dad.

Did she say anything to you?

No.

You didn't go to school today?

I...

I wanted to go out to play for a bit.

Where's Mom?

You don't have a mom now.

Someone like her

isn't worthy to be your mom.

But... Mom...

She's not your mom!

Dad.

She isn't worthy!

She ran off with another man!

She abandoned us, understand?

Understood.

Where's Grandma?

She is in the hospital.

Tang.

From now on, it'll be

only us in this family.

Dad.

Your mom left us, understand?

Understood.

She's the one who abandoned us.

I got it, Dad.

=Twelve Letters=

=Episode 11= (Reunion in Spring)

Officer.

The kidnapping case.

Wasn't everything clarified?

Why hasn't Tang Yixun been released yet?

We're still investigating this case.

How much longer will it take?

How are his injuries?

Focus on your recovery.

We'll inform the family of any updates.

I am his family.

Can you tell me where he is now?

The rain's stopped.

You should go home now.

If there's any news,

we'll contact you immediately.

Okay?

When will there be news?

Why are you still here?

Go home and rest early.

(Fu'an County Detention Center, Restricted Area)

Xun.

Is everything okay now?

Yes.

Tang.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

At worst, I'll just have a scar.

It'll make me look intimidating.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Let's go home.

Home.

Okay.

Let's go home.

Let's go.

♪Moonlight shines on the fields♪

♪My boy, go to bed♪

♪I will catch fish and shrimp tomorrow♪

♪Grandma will weave nets till dawn♪

♪Moonlight shines on the fields♪

♪My boy, go to bed♪

♪I need to plant rice tomorrow♪

(Hongyun Tavern) Careful, move to the left.

Left.

Okay, come closer.

A bit more.

Left.

To the left.

Just a bit left. Good.

(Cha,)

(Xin kept consulting the lawyer,)

(hoping to get you leniency.)

(I got some good news.)

(I asked the lawyer.)

(What Bao and the others did)

(means a life sentence.)

(He's not getting out.)

(You focus on reforming inside)

(and strive to get out soon.)

(When I earn enough,)

(I'll rent back the shop)

(and start some business.)

(The boss position)

(remains for you.)

♪Grow up quickly, my boy♪

One sweet soup to go.

Got it. To-go order.

(Rat,)

(don't worry.)

(We're all doing fine.)

(I'll wait for you.)

Tang Yixun.

Shen Xiaojun?

My dad wants to invite you and Ye Haitang

for a thank-you meal.

Without your rescue,

I'd be burned to death.

No need at all.

We're all safe.

That matters most.

Besides,

we'll be awkward.

Okay, I won't pressure you.

My mom consulted the school,

but your detention record disqualifies you.

No exceptions at all.

Maybe my mom could

ask other schools for you?

No, no.

I've decided

to find a job.

Ye Haitang will go to college.

College costs a fortune.

I must save up for her.

You can work at my dad's nightclub.

I'll ask my dad

to make you manager.

Stop it.

That is not

a reputable place.

I want honest labor

and clean money.

True, that den reeks of trouble.

Nightly drunken brawls.

Take this cash for now.

If you need more,

I'll go to my mom.

Shen Xiaojun,

what's this about?

Think I'm a beggar?

No,

just my New Year money.

Not much. I want to thank you both.

No need at all.

Treat Ye Haitang well

at school from now on.

Don't worry.

In Meiwan High School,

if she loses a hair,

it will be my failure.

As long as I'm around,

nobody at Meiwan High School will bully Ye Haitang.

Deal.

I never expected

we'd end up like this.

What twisted fate.

This will help you.

My mom hired an expensive tutor.

Ye Haitang can join me.

Tutoring won't fix my grades,

but she's different.

She's already smart.

With extra help,

she'll get into a good college.

That works?

Absolutely.

Bring her tomorrow

to the tutor with me.

My mom's spent a lot on it.

May as well share it.

And I can slack off.

Great, thanks.

Really?

Shen Xiaojun offered himself.

Seems like

good karma is paying off.

Blessing in disguise, right?

Now, I'll get into a top college.

Tang,

from now on, focus on studying.

I'll earn money.

No matter which college you enter,

I'll have your tuition covered

with plenty to spare.

You'll enter college in style.

Don't overwork yourself.

I'll go to a normal school.

I asked Miss Tan.

It is tuition-free

and offers living allowances.

Really?

That's fantastic.

Your money can fund another year of high school.

College is still important.

Wouldn't it be better

to work after graduating?

What career interests you?

I...

I'm flexible.

I'll study whatever brings profit.

When I make money,

I'll take you traveling.

Any place you want to visit?

I want to see snowfall.

I've never seen heavy snow.

Me neither.

Then it's settled.

When I make money,

we'll go wherever snow falls.

Deal.

Thanks.

Young man,

you're too skinny.

Can you handle it?

Of course I can.

I mean,

you're still young.

Too young for this.

Let me handle it.

Don't push your limits.

Listen.

Unload this truck, and you can go.

Wait, isn't there another ship coming?

You want to continue?

Yes.

Don't come crying if you collapse.

It won't happen.

And we get extra pay after 10:00 PM.

You're too eager for cash.

Listen.

There's a ship leaving for Shenzhen at noon tomorrow.

They need one to manage cargo.

It takes a few days.

Interested?

Okay.

I'll go if the pay's good.

Money-hungry brat.

(Math problems)

Five yuan.

I hear there are imported goods on that ship.

Next.

I've gone to look.

I expected cigarettes or alcohol,

but when we opened the crates,

it was all snacks and drinks.

- Things for women and kids. - Next.

Not interested.

Let's get fish noodles and drink later.

Alright.

Tang Yixun.

15.

Thanks, Mr. Guang.

Thanks.

Next.

Huang Longshan.

Six yuan.

Young man,

only these items left.

What would you like?

Let me look.

What's this?

Imported biscuits.

(Danish Cookie) Biscuits?

Cookies.

Better than biscuits.

Only two boxes left.

Want them?

Yes, I'll take both.

Ten yuan for two boxes.

Ten's fine.

Deal, no problem.

Ten yuan.

Here, thanks.

Good.

Tang.

Listen,

Shen Xiaojun got detention.

That's his usual routine.

What did you get?

This?

You'll find out at home.

You have a secret.

Tired today?

Not really.

Just some clothes today.

Easy stuff.

Good.

(Danish Cookie) This is for you.

Biscuits in a box?

Not called biscuits.

It has a specific name.

Cookie.

Cookie.

Right. Look how amazing this is.

The cookies match exactly

with the packaging.

Exactly.

Cool, huh?

This looks so fancy.

Where did you get it?

It's expensive, right?

How expensive can cookies get anyway?

Sailors bought these overseas.

They got extra stock and sold me some.

I figured with all your schoolwork

and exams tiring you out.

You'd need some sweets.

Try one.

Here you are.

I can't bear to eat it.

Don't fuss. I bought two boxes.

Eat up. Hurry.

How is it?

Delicious.

Really?

Try it yourself.

Okay.

The box is pretty.

Don't throw it away.

We'll keep it for storage later.

One for you and one for me.

Deal.

I wish that mailbox hadn't gone missing.

I want to tell Yu Nian

I'm taking the college exams soon.

We'll leave Meiwan shortly.

I also want to ask her

if I ever find my mom.

Tang.

Something just occurred to me.

Didn't you say before

you had a secret code with your mom,

known only to you two?

Later, in the future,

you told Shen Cheng, right?

That must be it.

Here's the catch.

I keep wondering

why your son's surname is Shen.

I've been racking my brains.

We only know one Shen,

Shen Xiaojun.

But you two aren't compatible.

You're like oil and water.

But it's different now.

You've gotten closer.

You even study with him daily.

Tang, in the future...

Stop talking nonsense.

I'm serious.

The letter says so.

Your future son's surname is Shen.

Shen Cheng, correct?

Xun.

That mailbox is already gone.

It might not be true.

I need to find that mailbox.

I must ask Shen Cheng directly

who his father really is.

And Shen Xiaojun.

He never studies.

Why does he need a tutor?

Exactly. Saying it out loud,

I find it suspicious.

Why would he get a tutor if he doesn't study?

Shen Xiaojun's fishy.

We're impossible.

If that's impossible,

where did Shen Cheng

come from?

Why does he say you're his mom

and that he's your son?

Isn't it strange?

And he knows your secret code...

I'll go look for the mailbox

at dawn tomorrow.

Wait, why Shen?

Here.

Easy. Take it slow.

Turn it around.

That's enough for today.

Wang.

Haul the scrap metal away

when you leave.

Got it.

Bye, Mr. Guang.

Sir,

I'll handle it.

You don't even know where the dump is.

Let me do it.

Don't worry. I can find it.

You rest. Let me handle it.

Take it easy, Tang.

It's okay.

Tang!

Tang!

Look.

You found the mailbox!

I found it.

Don't move it alone. I'll come down.

Tang, let go. I'll do it.

Careful. You're not wearing gloves.

I'll do it.

How did you find it?

I found it

at a scrapyard.

Why did you go to the scrapyard?

Wait for me.

I'll have some water and explain slowly.

I went to the scrapyard

to unload trash today.

Then I heard a cat meowing.

When I turned around, guess what?

It was that cat.

You know that cat, right?

When I approached,

the cat was standing right on this mailbox.

Don't you find it magical?

It seems it's waiting for me.

Check this out.

How did it get so damaged?

I think

the recent heavy rain

knocked over the mailbox.

People thought it was abandoned,

so they threw it away.

Look.

It can't even stand upright.

Easy fix.

Tang.

Go hold that side for me.

I'll handle this.

See?

Almost done.

You're amazing.

After we fix this mailbox,

let's keep it at home.

If left outside,

it may get damaged by the weather or disappear again.

What then?

But what if the cat doesn't come?

Will the mailbox still work?

Putting it back is safer.

You're right.

(Sunshine Bookstore)

Why are you rushing, Tang?

Let me walk you home.

I have things to do.

Xun will pick me up. You go back.

Alright.

Tang.

Xun, let's have dinner in a few days.

See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow, Haitang.

Bye-bye.

Let's go.

Why is Shen Xiaojun

acting so strange?

He smiled at you

very happily.

Why was he smiling?

What are you implying?

Stop being petty.

Who's being petty?

Just asking casually.

No, he was really acting odd.

See how he smiled just now.

Was he like this before?

Shen Xiaojun

likes...

Wang Manyu.

Really?

He just told me himself.

That's nice.

You know Wang Manyu.

Good grades, a kind personality,

a pleasant voice,

and from a good family.

What do you mean?

Now, you're being petty, too.

I mean,

they make a good match.

Today, I told him to study hard

so that he can get into the same university as Wang Manyu.

That's his best chance.

Shen Xiaojun...

Can he do it?

Of course he can.

He got excited once he heard it.

He didn't sleep during tutoring today.

Good, showing some backbone.

Did you bring the stationery?

Here it is.

(Dear Shen Cheng.)

(It's hard to describe my feelings,)

(but I believe)

(something miraculous must have happened.)

(Tang Yixun is now my closest person.)

(Please trust he would never harm me.)

(Why would you say that?)

(Can you tell me in 2026,)

(what we'll be like?)

(One more thing.)

(Is your grandmother Wu Fengying?)

I'll ask him something, too.

(What's your dad's name?) Asking this?

I need to clarify it.

You turned your back on me.

Why?

It's nothing.

Just casually asking about the future.

(Is he good to your mom?)

Done.

It's not time yet.

I'll put it in.

It'll be sent when the time comes.

W-What's wrong?

Tell me.

If the future turns out different from what we imagined,

can we still change it?

Of course we can.

We're literally communicating with people from the future.

What else is impossible?

Don't worry.

I won't let you marry Shen Xiaojun.

Your son will never take the Shen surname.

Tang.

What does your imagined future look like?

In my imagined future,

by 2026,

we'd be in our fifties.

We'd have traveled to many places

and done countless things we wanted.

If we have no regrets,

then life is well-lived.

What about you?

Ever thought about it?

I...

I want to stay with you

and go wherever you want to go

and do whatever you want to do.

And I'll have no regrets.

If we finish what we want to do

by 50,

what will we do

with all the remaining time?

We'll just keep looking at each other.

Honestly, seeing you makes me happy.

Looking at each other.

Looking at each other.

Who are you looking for?

I'm Shen Xiaojun's father.

Shen Dashan.

Take this money.

Sir, we can't accept this.

Is your mother Wu Fengying?

Your mom and I are old friends,

so I'm your elder.

When elders give you money,

you must accept it.

You know my mom?

More than just knowing.

We are friends.

Your mom was such a good person.

When did you meet?

When I first came to Meiwan,

I was just a reckless kid then.

Determined to make it big.

But I had no real skills.

So I got bold.

The Fenghua Sugar Factory was huge, right?

I thought there must be cash.

I planned to steal some money there.

Fate's funny.

Your mom was on duty that day.

She caught me red-handed.

She guarded the door fiercely,

telling me,

"Leave the money

and you can go free."

Just then, security showed up.

I thought, oh no.

I was caught with the money.

Right?

But then,

your mom quietly put the money away

and told security

I was her cousin picking her up from work.

So,

your mom was my savior.

But my mom...

She later took money from the factory.

When I first heard about this,

I simply couldn't believe it.

As my business grew more successful,

I invited her to work at my company.

The pay would be much better,

but she refused.

I told her,

"If you face trouble,

come to me and I'll help however I can."

But she never asked me for anything.

All these years,

she's only accepted two tins of malted milk.

Malted milk?

No, no. Just take this malted milk.

Mom.

My mom rode in your car back then.

You gave her that malted milk.

Right.

That was my fault.

Once,

she asked me to get her two boat tickets.

Something must have happened to her.

If only I'd asked for more details...

My mother asked you to buy two boat tickets?

When did that happen?

I don't recall the exact time.

But not long after she asked me,

that thing occurred.

I wasn't there,

but I specifically arranged for someone to meet her at the dock.

I had supplies ready for her.

But they told me

your mom didn't board.

I returned a few days later and went

to your house to see your dad.

I arrived just as loan sharks were cornering him.

He gambled

and lost over 1,000 in one night,

but he kept going

and borrowed more trying to win big.

So I...

I paid off his gambling debts.

1,000 yuan loss?

That was a huge sum

back then.

Living with him all these years,

you must've suffered plenty.

Tang

has already cut ties with him.

Good move.

From now on,

if you ever need help,

come to me.

Thank you.

- Nothing. - Thank you.

But we really can't take

this money.

We really can't.

Alright.

Your mother

saved me once.

And you two

saved my son.

Our family owes you.

Truly.

Whatever difficulties you face,

just tell me.

We're family now.

What are you doing?

Xun.

Something's wrong.

What is it?

He said Ye Yibo lost 1,000 yuan.

How did he get that much?

Gamblers are all the same.

Flush with cash today,

broke tomorrow.

That director told my family

my mom stole a large sum from the factory.

So you think

Ye Yibo's gambling money

was the same money your mom took?

I never believed my mom stole money

and ran off with someone.

She wasn't that type.

She asked for two tickets.

She must've wanted to take me.

(Pushui, Ning'an)

Fengying!

Wu Fengying!

Coming.

Fengying, listen.

The director said

the supply cash arrived early.

He wants all accounts sorted

and cash brought to the office before 11:00 AM.

11:00 AM today?

Not at the end of the month?

Who could've known?

The notice is issued.

Don't be late at 11:00 AM.

I'm leaving now.

Hurry up. We're late.

My girl.

What's the matter?

Do you want fish cakes?

I will go to Shiqiao to buy you fish cakes today.

Remember to hide the fish cakes well.

Keep them all for yourself.

Got it?

Stop dawdling. We're late.

Remember it?

♪Moonlight shines on the fields♪

♪My boy, go to bed♪

♪I need to plant rice tomorrow♪

♪Grandpa will herd cows up the hill♪

♪Grow up quickly, my boy♪

♪Help your grandpa watch the livestock♪

(Meiwan Bridge)

♪Moonlight shines on the fields♪

♪Pick areca nuts on New Year's Eve♪

♪Granaries overflow with harvest♪

(Convenience Store) What time is it now?

11:10 AM.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

(Wait for me at Shiqiao at 11:00 AM.)

♪My boy, close your eyes now♪

♪Sleep until the morning♪

(After that day,)

she disappeared.

I used to blame her in my heart.

Why couldn't she have waited longer?

Now, I realize she must have encountered trouble.

Do you think

it was Ye Yibo?

Ye Yibo must have seen my mom before she left.

He stole the money my mom took.

No.

It might not have been taken by my mom.

Ye Yibo told people

my mom stole the money

and left with a man.

He lied.

Tang.

Don't worry.

I'll go

confront him.

He won't admit it.

We have no evidence.

Did you look for your mom?

I did.

Whenever possible,

I'd ask about her whereabouts.

But nobody knows anything.

It's okay.

Wherever your mom went,

it's better than staying with Ye Yibo.

When you get into college,

we'll search together.

When we find her,

the truth will come out.

If that money

was indeed taken by Ye Yibo,

we'll report him

to clear your mom's name.

Don't worry.

You'll reunite.

(Tinghua) Shen Cheng!

Shen Cheng!

Zhang Quan called.

We only have three days.

Come in and call him back.

Quan.

Zhang Quan.

Which company wants to remove it?

The Lingda Corporation.

They bought the land for redevelopment.

Not targeting the mailbox.

It'll all be demolished.

Got their leader's contact?

I'll talk with him.

I only have our security leader's number.

He's just an employee.

He's probably no help.

Then find out more.

I'll try, but don't get your hopes up.

You better come back quickly.

Only Sun Miaomiao and I are here.

She stands there all day with her big belly,

arguing with anyone.

We're completely passive.

Quan.

Please hold the fort for us.

We're coming back immediately.

Holding on. Hurry back.

Alright.

What are you doing?

Who are you people? You can't go over there!

Quan.

Quan.

No.

We need to hurry back.

We must tell them everything

before the mailbox is gone.

If they know in advance,

none of this will happen.

What are you doing? Pack your stuff!

No time left.

Hurry up and pack.

Come on, pack your bag.

Waiting downstairs.

(Waterspout Airport)

Got your ID on you?

Hello?

They found my dad.

Bed 63.

The investigation

has temporarily ruled him out.

You can go see him now.

Where did you find him?

How's he now?

Is he injured?

Initially,

we got a report from a cemetery.

An old man had been staying there,

refusing to leave.

When we arrived,

his condition was critical.

We rushed him to the ER for rescue.

Why rescue?

What happened to him?

Don't worry.

He's conscious now.

Why didn't they report earlier?

They said he visited every year around this time,

but this year, for some reason,

he refused to leave.

No persuasion worked.

It's okay.

Dad, it's fine now.

I'm here.

There's much I want to tell you.

It's all over now.

It's alright.

Where's Bed 63?

What happened?

I left briefly for medication, and he vanished.

♪Moonlight shines on the fields♪

♪My boy, go to bed♪

(Xun!)

♪That's impossible, right♪

♪Running to you now♪

♪Then holding you tight♪

♪Watch fireworks♪

♪Thump, thump, thump, thump♪

♪Shining on me♪

♪And on you too♪

♪Is it too long♪

Xun.

Let's go home.

♪Thinking the reunion won't be far♪

♪It'll pass, won't it♪

Okay.

Let's go home.

♪Even if this world♪

♪Thump, thump, thump, thump♪

♪Abandons both you and me♪

♪If I think of you three times♪

♪The dark clouds will part a little♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪

♪I'll think of you three hundred times♪

♪Then storms and winds will cease♪

♪If we hold on until that day♪

♪We'll love without restraint♪

♪In the new world♪

♪Having thought this way a thousand times♪

♪This sorrowful planet♪

♪Has turned halfway again♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪

♪If I think of you three times♪

♪The dark clouds will part a little♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪

♪If I think of you thirty times♪

♪The stars won't fade anymore♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪

♪I'll think of you three hundred times♪

♪Then storms and winds will cease♪

♪If we hold on until that day♪

♪We'll love without restraint♪

♪In the new world♪

♪Having thought this way a thousand times♪

♪This sorrowful planet♪

♪Has turned halfway again♪

♪When sunny spring days arrive♪

♪We'll meet again♪