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♫ I wish I could wake up and have the morning breeze soothe my sorrows ♫

♫ I want to turn around and see the coldness melt away ♫

♫ I want to see your smiling face when I look up ♫

♫ How I wish you would show me your happiness and sorrow ♫

♫ I wish our hearts were going in the same direction ♫

♫ I want to be able to hold onto the warm feeling of your understanding along the way ♫

♫ I want to help you let go of the world so you can have your dreams back ♫

♫ I want you to know that love flows from the bottom of my heart ♫

♫ Life should always face the light ♫

♫ Embrace more hope after the disappointments ♫

♫ At the end of the night is sunshine, the happiness in my hands will bloom eventually

[Adapted from fiction The Bond]

[The Bond] ♫ ♫ It will bloom eventually ♫

[Episode 9]

Think it through.

You only have a middle school diploma. And you don't have any special skills.

You are lucky to land a position at the book bindery in town.

Big Brother used his connections. Wuyi helped too.

The person in charge was a close friend of our mom's.

They grew up on the same street. That's why she gave the job to you.

You have no right to be picky.

Little workshops like that.

All people working there are old ladies.

There won't be anyone that I can chat with.

Are you going there to work or to chit chat? Old ladies...

What's so great about being 18? You'll get old one day too.

Everyone looks down on me.

Wait and see until I find a really good job. You all will be shocked.

You can dream when you are asleep. It's only 8pm now, a bit too early to be dreaming.

You can't beat me down like this.

My life is full of dreams.

Second Brother, does Big Brother not talk to you either?

How about this? You can feign an injury too.

Stop making fun of him.

Go to bed.

Chang Xingyu.

You can use mine.

You got into this school too?

I'm in the News Department.

I'm in the Chinese Department.

Long time no see.

Thank you.

I just remembered.

The second daughter of the Jias are about to get married, right?

I saw their son-in-law the other day.

What's he like?

Gosh, he is really ugly!

You guys,

Let me tell you. It's okay if a man doesn't look cute, so long as he is capable.

I heard he is doing business in Guangdong.

He is a manager.

A manager?

A manager from Guangdong?

If you throw a brick into the crowd and hit 10 people, nine of them would be managers.

- That's not a big deal. - Don't listen to her.

She is jealous. Her daughter married a pauper.

The father-in-law is ill and the mother-in-law is disabled.

She needed her own family to help out with buying milk powder for her kids.

I think, how good-looking can men be?

After all, they'll have two eyes, one nose and one mouth.

It's best to marry a rich man.

Doing business, having a bright future, and having no burdensome family.

Having an ugly face is a crime.

Young lady, what's wrong with being ugly.

Think about it. One can correct one's other faults. But one can't change one's look.

She knows how to make arguments.

Why can't you change your looks. A lot of people are now doing surgery to get double eye lids.

With the advancement in medicine, you might be able to change more in the future.

Eyes and nose, you can change them all.

Simei, you have two older brothers right?

Do your brothers have good looks?

My big brother doesn't need good looks.

My big brother is in grad school now.

He will surely make it into a good work unit when he graduates.

He doesn't look bad either.

How about your second brother?

You have two, right?

I can't find the right page.

You need to line it up.

Do it yourself.

Let me tell you. The couple next door to me had a fight again.

I only found out today. The factory that I used to work at.

It was a good factory. But it was sold to foreigners.

What a bunch of traitors.

They'd all be shot if it was in the past.

What about-

He lied to me, saying he'd quit too.

He went back in the end.

He's not the Head anymore. They call him "Manager".

Manager? What can he manage?

It was a good welfare factory.

Now it's producing family planning products.

Damn it. That is a step down.

All of you, only expect me to provide for you.

I can't depend on you at all. You all just let other people bully your father.

Some of you just graduated.

Did they assign you a job yet?

When will you start taking your salary home?

They assigned.

Where?

I am not going.

I took the exam.

I got into the TV station. I'm reporting there tomorrow.

For real?

Big brother, you are going to be working at the TV station?

Does that mean you can introduce me to celebrities in the future?

Big brother, is that true?

For real?

- Big brother, you are talking about the TV station that play the news everyday? - That's right.

The TV station-

I can see the celebrities.

You stupid head.

You really think you are someone!

What's so great about the TV station?

Big brother, this is my share of the living expenses.

Big brother, whether you believe me or not,

Nothing happened between me and Master. I didn't do anything wrong.

I believe you.

Let the past be the past.

You don't need to worry about it. Our mother passed away when you were young.

You just have the Oedipus complex.

Big brother, you are an educated man. You say weird words.

I am not smart, but I know what you just said.

I'm telling you. I'm not.

Then why is it?

She is a good woman. She treated me well and taught me a lot.

I...

I like how she looks.

Brother Qiao, you are drinking Yang He wine?

That's a big deal. You really have something to look forward to.

I'm happy. My son has a job now.

It's worth having a drink for.

Which unit did your son get assigned to?

The TV station.

- The TV station that plays the news and dramas every evening? - That's right.

That's a big deal!

The Qiaos' family grave is built at a good place.

You even sent someone into the TV station.

Big Brother? Come here.

- Stop dressing now, come here. We have something to show you. - What?

What is it?

This is a gift from Yiding and I.

No, this is too expensive. Keep it for Yiding to wear.

We bought it just for you!

- Don't, don't. - How can you be reporter without the proper clothing?

Wait, n-no. You can keep it to wear--

Stop it!

Big Brother. A suit has to go with some leather shoes and a tie.

I'm gifting this to you. Sanli helped me pick.

Big Brother, you know my wage is so low that it's pitiful. So I don't have the money to buy you a gift.

But, I already told all of the aunties at the factory

they must watch your news. They all say they don't like to watch the news,

but if it's yours, they'll watch it for sure.

Here.

Lift your arms.

Hurry.

Turn around.

Take a look in the mirror.

♫ I want to be able to hold onto the warm feeling of your understanding along the way ♫

♫ I want to help you let go of the world so you can have your dreams back ♫

♫ I want you to know that love flows from the bottom of my heart ♫

♫ Life should always face the light ♫

In 1990, the 13th Plenary Session of the party was held.

♫ Counting all the shooting stars landing on your shoulder ♫

I started working as a journalist,

shouldering the responsibility as a journalist,

to listen to the sound of the vibrant pulse of the new era.

♫ At the end of the night is sunshine ♫ ♫ The happiness in my hand will bloom eventually ♫

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Thanks.

Sorry.

Come on, be careful.

There's still a basin!

[New Employee Check-In]

I think...

(chatter)

(chatter)

Think about it. Among the local TV stations,

how many of them are doing this type of public relations? None.

Therefore, let me tell you...

Everyone, have a seat. Have a seat.

Starting today, you will become a member of our news station.

On behalf of the station chief and the colleagues,

I welcome your joining us.

Comrades, the leader just said journalists should have a sense of mission

and sensitivity. I am very much in agreement.

I think, a journalist must have a sense of historical mission,

innovate the program's format, and dig deep into reporting.

Isn't this when Heaven will confer a great mission to news,

thus news will confer the great responsibility to a journalist? (T/N: a variation on the original Mencius saying regarding when Heaven is about to confer great responsibility)

"Stoically facing a thousand pointing fingers, head bowed as a willing ox." (T/N: quote from famous Chinese writer regarding persistence in serving the people)

We journalist must have structure in addition to passion.

Who is Qiao Yicheng?

Right here.

Who is Song Qingyuan?

Here.

Alright, you two come with me.

Teacher Gao, why did you have to select the two of us to follow you?

Little Qiao got the highest admission score among the newbies.

You also have a year's photography experience in Beijing.

It's fine if I dont' take anyone with. But when I do, I must take the best ones.

When you get there,

Little Song, you are responsible for filming.

- Little Qiao. - Yes.

Your job is to help Little Song,

protect the technology in his hands.

What are you filming?

We are journalists.

Grab those equipment.

- What are you doing? - Don't let go.

- The equipment! - I'll go. I'll go.

Why are you so impulsive?

Stop right there!

Stop running!

Stop right there!

Give me back the equipment!

I just don't believe I can't catch up to you. Stop!

♫ The people down below are incredibly ambitious ♫

♫ Running despite the wind and rain ♫

Still run?

Why aren't you going anymore?

♫ Nobody can stop the spirit of young people ♫

♫ Wildfires burn in disatisfied eyes ♫

♫ Wild birds are barefoot under the scorching sun ♫

♫ Humming proudly despite hardship ♫

♫ I can’t fail youth ♫

♫ Even if I’m insignificant, I have to jump high ♫

♫ Someone ridicules and whistles at me along the way ♫

♫ Be as unshakable as the wild birds in the sky ♫

You look slow, but you are effective when it's urgent.

I'm not like some people

who look strong but are weak.

Good! I like this weird and candid attitude.

Are you sick?

[Hongban Bridge Police Station]

-Thank you. Thank you. -No problem.

-Here, let me help you. -Thank you.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

[Closure Notice] They closed so quickly.

They didn't even pay the wages. Such b**stards.

- One jin. - One jin. (T/N: about 1.33 lbs)

Thank you.

Dad, Big Brother just started his first day at the news station.

I'm sure there won't be his news report.

Let's change the channel. I want to see Wen Zhaolun's "Looking Back in Anger" drama. (Actor aka as Derick Wan)

Don't change the channel.

What cares about Wen Zhaolun?

Watch the news.

If you don't want ti be bullied watch the news.

To be consistent with the government,

you must be able to follow the new situation.

You must understand all kinds of new things.

I like studying new things.

Your big brother likes research. He got that from me.

Big brother, you're back.

Erqiang, fry some more peanuts for me.

I wasted time talking.

Why are you sitting here drinking alcohol?

Big Brother.

Our boss invited us to drink today.

He even gave a bottle to each person.

It's the Da He brand, blue porcelain bottle.

Liquor isn't good for you. Don't drink so much from now on.

Our old man has been drinking all his life. His brain is bad from the drinking.

He is a failure his whole life. Do you hear?

I've heard.

You've had enough. Go wash and rest early.

It must be tiring working in the restaurant.

Big brother.

It's nothing.

Your work must be hard in the news station.

Pay attention to rest enough. Don't get exhausted.

Zhiyong, are you hungry?

I have buns here. We'll eat in a while.

Here, drink some hot water. Let it cool. Don't get burned.

Zhiyong.

Go. Go hide.

Sister Xue, watch my stall for a little while.

Hurry. Get in.

Big Sister, is there a pretty woman from the northeast?

About this tall, with a child, selling vegetables here.

Pretty woman from the northeast?

No. I know everyone here.

What about that stall?

That stall is also mine.

- They are both yours? - Yep!

So it's yours. Why do you stare at me?

Are you lying to me?

Let me tell you, I'll smash your stall tomorrow. I'll sell fruits.

Don't pretend to me.

You can come out now.

Is he your man?

Don't be scared, you have me.

Here, Auntie will give you some yummy food.

Brother, where you headed?

Why are you so silent? You scared me!

Where could I go? What's up?

- Brother Niuye is back. - Really?

Yes.

I was about to go to his house. How about if we go together?

Sure.

Erqiang.

The guy who came over to your house last time... Is he Sanli's boyfriend?

Pretty much.

W-what do you mean 'pretty much'? Tell me if he is or isn't!

It's not official yet.

She said he was a close classmate. She hasn't confessed yet.

That's good.

Move, don't block the way!

Big Brother, you're really back.

I brought Erqiang to visit you.

Have a seat, have a seat.

Brother Niuye, how've you been?

Don't even ask! You?

Him? He's been great!

He was dating which everyone knows about!

Who is she that Erqiang is so obsessed with?

A mature woman, she was much older than Erqiang with lots of experience.

Isn't that right, Erqiang?

Enough.

Dating is dating. As long as Erqiang likes her.

That's true.

Erqiang, what have you been up to? Do you have a job?

I... just lost my job.

Brother Niuye, aren't you currently doing business? Bring Erqiang along.

Right, Erqiang?

Doesn't that rascal Qiao Yicheng never want Erqiang to get mixed up with us?

I don't want to waste time with his big brother again.

No, no, Brother Niuye.

My brother was worried that my fooling around would interfere with studying.

I won't continue to study. I also didn't get the middle school diploma.

- But, I'm fine with physical labor. - Yes.

Brother Niuye, what business are you currently doing?

You'll find out in a few days.

Thank you, Brother Niuye.

B-brother Niuye... T-then what about me?

Oh my!

This is a good thing.

I never thought that we can get this high-end thing.

Yiding, thank you for thinking of our family.

Big Brother, it's my pleasure.

My mom actually wanted to buy it long ago.

Buying two, we can get discounts.

Our family also benefited from your family.

We are one family.

Chuqian Yiding, is there any discount on ceiling fans?

- Don't push your luck! - I'll ask when I get back.

It's cheap.

I will plug in the cord.

Plug in. Plug in.

Here.

You can put the fruits inside.

Sanli, have you settled down with Yiding?

Yiding is a very reliable person.

He's also honest.

Even our old dad can tell.

It's about time you considered your relationship with him.

Cut your loss is better than being ambiguous.

What do you mean?

It doesn't matter if you like Yiding or not, but you can't be so unclear.

If you don't like him, then tell him.

I don't not like him!

I also don't know what's going on.

Actually, I'd like to be with him.

However, I always feel...

Alright, think it over. Follow your own heart.

However, I'll let you know that girls can also take some initiative, got it?

- Yiding. - Yes?

Stay for dinner, okay?

I'll go buy some braised dishes.

Erqiang, make a soup.

- A vegetarian dish will do. - Okay.

After dinner, I've got work to do.

What again?

Why do you care?

How long have you not gathered together like this?

Who would have expected that we can openly play mahjong now.

Well isn't that so?

Old Xu, hurry up, we're waiting.

- You're here at last. - Hurry up, we're just waiting on you!

Suddenly got a new customer and had a rush order, so I'm late.

Hurry up!

Why would you invite him?

Brother Qiao.

We haven't met in so long, I missed you.

Business has its gains and losses. When money's lost, it can be made again.

But, when a relationship is gone, it's gone.

Also, the more friends the more options.

Now, Brother Qiao, let's not get mad.

At our age, it's not worth it to lose harmony over some money.

Besides, it's disappointing when one out of four players is missing. Just sit.

Brother Qiao, you weren't the only one doing business with Old Xu at that time.

My nephew also worked with him for a while.

It really was because of changes in the situation.

Look at you. Your children are all grown.

You are the most blessed among us.

What's there to argue about?

It's already late. Let's chat while we play.

Come on.

Come on, hurry up.

Among our old mahjong pals,

the least lucky one is Li Heman.

He did too many bad things.

Hurry up. We are almost late.

Hurry.

Make way, make way!

Make way, make way!

Greetings, directors and guests.

I'll first give a warm welcome to everyone who has come.

Now, I announce that

the Nanking Literature Arts Award ceremony begins.

Chief Liu, please speak for us.

Thank you all to attend the meeting

Today, we

are here to celebrate. This woman blocked me.

Please excuse us.

I'm sorry.

What're you doing here?

- Move aside. - Leave it.

Don't bother with her. It is hard for a woman to be a news reporter.

No, are you done?

- You-- - Enough, enough.

Let's move to another row.

What kind of person!

There is this kind!

Adjust your level.

- It's not turned off, is it? - It's okay.

Nanking TV

I'm impressed. Anyone can become a reporter, but there is no lens awareness.

There are all kinds of people.

Oh no.

What's wrong?

The mic cover is gone.

- You lost it? - I don't know.

You can't lose that thing. It even has the station's logo on it.

I know, wait for me. I'll go look for it.

Hi, did you see a TV mic cover labeled with Nanking TV?

I haven't, please look around.

Thanks.

What?

You found it, thank you.

You're welcome, you're welcome.

It is hard for a man to be a reporter, right?

We indeed had some conflict back there, sorry.

- Then how should you thank me? - Huh?

What do you mean 'huh'? You're the one thanking me.

That little thing must be worth half of your month's pay.

This is much more important than my salary. It has our station's logo on it, it'd be a serious accident.

- It's that serious? - Yes.

I'm from the newspaper office so I'm not so clear on that.

Grab a meal?

Sure, no problem.

I didn't bring my business card.

I am Qiao Yicheng. I work at the Nanking TV news station.

-My telephone number is -I know, what is your extension number?

Six-seven-seven-six.

I applied a job at your station but didn't get it.

They have no eyes [They don't know her potential.].

Thanks.

[Ye Xiaolang]

Here, sister.

You know what?

Isn't Aunt Wu's son working at the power supply bureau?

He's got a good job and is so full of himself.

How does he end up now?

Her son is getting a divorce.

You didn't know that, did you? They hid it so well.

Who taught you to be a gossip?

You're always talking about other people like the Zhang and Li families. Haven't I told you already?

When you have time at work, read some books

instead of hearing those gossips dish the dirt.

If they want to chat about it, I can't cover my ears.

Don't spread rumors. Aunt Wu cares so much about her face.

If she knows you spread rumors, she'll surely come here for you.

Are you all full?

If you are, I have something to say.

Today's a festival, Double Ninth Festival.

At this occasion, I want to say that

Our family... Every one of you has a job now.

I've completed my mission

to bring every one of you up.

Even though you don't really have great achievements,

make a huge fortune or get any advantages that benefit me–

Can you cut to the chase?

Aren't I talking already?

You all have grown up.

Simei is already 18 years old.

The living conditions are getting increasingly better.

Look at your old dad who's down and out like this.

I've been furloughed.

I'm running out of savings.

I used to raise you all with my salary.

Now it's time for you all to take care of me.

Dad, my salary

is very low and I have to pay eldest brother for food.

I haven't even talked to you and you're already dodging it.

Just tell us how much you want us to give you every month.

It depends on your conscience.

Don't mention this word.

Give us a number

so we can consider it.

Working at a TV station pays well.

I do have a number.

You're the eldest kid. Be a role model for your siblings.

Your monthly salary is at least 500-600 yuan anyway, right?

I want 150 yuan. It isn't much, is it?

Who told you my monthly salary is 500-600 yuan?

I'm still an intern now.

Pretending to be poor is meaningless.

Who doesn't know that TV stations are rich? Then why does everyone want to work there?

Erqiang, your job is not as good.

Sanli, I know you. You love saving money.

Simei, I brought you up as well.

You should give some money too.

How about this? 30 yuan from Erqiang,

50 yuan from Sanli,

and 30 yuan from Simei.

80 yuan from me.

Erqiang is doing a temporary job at the hotel and making little money.

20 yuan from him.

30 yuan from Sanli and 20 yuan from Simei.

It all adds up to 150 yuan, which is a person's monthly salary.

Alright. That's it.

Eldest brother, are you going to work?

I have an interview in the afternoon.

I also need to go to Taili to write scripts and edit videos tonight.

- You guys can have dinner without waiting for me. - Okay.

Who's the father in this family?

[Niuye Boutique]

Boss, do you have Madonna?

Yes, also Michael Jackson

and Queen.

Take a look. These are all imported.

- Brother Niuye. - You're here.

Xiaohui.

Come over here.

Boss.

This is the delivery man, brother Qiao.

-Hi Brother Qiao. -Hi.

This is who you'll be watching the shop with, Brother Fa.

- Nice to meet you, Brother Fa. - Just call me Sparrow Eye.

Brother Sparrow.

From now on, you should move the goods in here right away.

Be nimble.

There's another purpose of having you both work here.

Many residents and shops are nearby. The environment is a bit messy.

- You'd better watch out. - Got it. Got it, Brother Niuye.

- You won't be underpaid. - No problem.

Go busy.

- Help take care of the goods. - Okay.

- Thank you, Brother Niuye. - Okay. No problem. Go to work.

-Boss. Coming.

You two, wear masks and gloves.

Separates shirts and pants and hung it here.

Is it a shirt or pants?

Why did you bring him here?

Didn't you help both of us last time?

Actually he's grateful for what you did.

Right?

Lor mee is pretty good.

I'd like lor mee. You can dish up now.

Do you only want a bowl of noodles?

The sooner I eat, the sooner I get full. Then I'll go home and rest.

Can I get steamed pork then?

You don't avoid seafood, do you?

No. You can order whatever you want.

Can I get a crispy fried crab and a sea cucumber as well?

What else do you want?

Can I get... sautéed vegetables and pork

and a cucumber salad?

That is all. We will order more if it is not enough.

- Thank you. - That's not enough. Order more. It's on me.

- How could it be on you? - What's going on?

What do you have up your sleeve?

I, I, I want to apologize to both of you.

I am sorry. I took the mic cover.

I know. You found it.

No. I took it on purpose.

How bored you were.

Hi, here is your noodles.

Just a friendly prank.

You're not making any sense.

Why?

What is wrong for a woman to be a news reporter?

News reporting is tough, regardless gender.

Those who work hard in this field have their own difficulties.

Your words belittle me.

Also belittle those who work hard in our profession.

Don't just eat.

It's such a minor thing. Why beat around the bush?

Don't get me involved in the drama between you both.

Waiter, please hand me the menu.

This is who he is. He's a big eater.

- It's good to eat a lot. - What do you know? It's on her. She's treating us to dinner. If we don't order more, it's disrespectful.

That's right. Order more. Order more.

As long as you're happy with the food, that's all that matters.

- Squirrel fish, Chinese perch, stewed chicken– - Just order as much as you can eat.

Nanjing salted duck, duck pancreas and chicken breast stir-fry, crab roe tofu,

- soup dumplings with crab gut– - That's all.

- And two bottles of wine. - Sure.

- Here's your crab. - Thank you.

Well, go ahead and eat.

Here's your wine.

[Sisters Restaurant]

Cheers.

Hi, can I have the bill?

- What are you doing? - Nothing. Nothing.

- I've said it's on me. - It's on me.

It's on me. Go away.

- Don't fight. - I said it's on me. I'm a woman and you're looking down on me.

What is going on?

It costs 170 yuan in total.

It costs 170 yuan in total.

-It is fine. I will pay. -I will pay.

-She willl treat. -I will treat.

What is going on?

Dear guest, it costs 170 yuan in total.

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♫ We'll eventually end up somewhere far away from home ♫

♫ It's through the window of a vehicle that you learn to appreciate an unfamiliar moon ♫

♫ There are some words I can't help thinking about ♫

♫ Especially "Don't worry. Go and make your way in this world." ♫

♫ I have the courage to step forward ♫

♫ Because you're pointing a light for me from behind ♫

♫ Even if time causes us to be free and flowing with the wind ♫

♫ With your light ♫

♫ I won't be flustered ♫

♫ Don't worry about time and tide separating us at times ♫

♫ You'll meet someone who you miss again ♫

♫ Even if life always has ups and downs ♫

♫ You'll comfort me in your mind as I wander ♫

♫ Don't worry about past memories fading away over time ♫

♫ I will remember the most beautiful you ♫

♫ Thank you for being a beacon in my life ♫