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=Love Story in the 1970s=

=Episode 29=

Here.

You go first.

I'll go first.

Horizontal.

Seven.

One,

two,

three,

four,

five,

six,

seven.

Give the other person a kiss.

What is it? Let me see.

Hey, no cheating.

I'm serious.

Let me take a look.

See if it's true.

(Give the other person a kiss.)

I have to kiss you.

You're cheating, aren't you?

I'm not cheating.

Give me that.

Go on.

My turn.

Well, I choose East.

East.

Vertical.

Four times.

Ask a question.

(Ask a question.) Ask a question?

Fei Ni.

If taking care of me

would cost you your chance at college,

would you still have done it?

Of course not.

No one knows the future.

At first, I took care of you

so I could get into college.

Then I realized

you mattered just as much as college.

I married you

to get assigned a unit.

But in the end,

that unit meant nothing

when it came to us.

Fang Muyang.

I've realized something.

You're like wild grass.

Nothing special at first glance.

But wherever you're planted,

you always manage to grow.

If I'm grass,

then you're the little flower

right beside it.

My turn.

East.

Vertical.

Four.

One, two, three, four.

Same again. Then ask a question.

Are you happy?

What kind of question is that?

I just want to know.

Fei Ni.

Right now, because I have you,

I'm very happy.

Honestly,

even if

I could make a wish right now,

I wouldn't know what to wish for.

Because

I'm content.

Vice Director.

You wanted to see me?

Fei Ni.

There's something

I need to tell you.

We just received notice

that this year's admissions to the Worker-Peasant-Soldier University

have been postponed.

Postponed?

(Admission to the Worker-Peasant-Soldier University: Wang Guojun, Fei Ni.)

(Right now,)

(the policy)

is being adjusted gradually.

A lot of things still aren't finalized.

In short,

this year,

the factory no longer has the quota.

Song.

I...

totally understand how you feel right now.

And

I feel sorry for you.

But...

feeling bad

won't solve this.

And keeping quiet

won't make it go away.

We're grown men.

You have to take responsibility for what's yours.

Tengda.

We almost became family.

You've eaten in this house before.

Cut us some slack?

Don't bring up that meal.

Cut you some slack?

If I go easy on you,

I'm the one who has to make up the money.

If you don't have it, ask your mom.

Don't think

just because

your mom and dad

took the kid and hid,

this is over.

Didn't my mom's money buy you the Three Big Items?

Then go ask your sister.

Isn't the man she married pretty capable?

He even outdoes me.

Surely she can come up with this little bit of money.

Look.

I'll give your family

another way out of this.

Lin Song.

Have your sister, Lin Mei,

divorce Fei Ting

and be with me.

I really like her.

I don't mind that she's been married before.

As long as we become family,

everything can be discussed.

Fei Ting is way better than you.

What?

I said, my brother-in-law, Fei Ting,

is way better than you.

My sister has better taste in men than I do.

Wang Tengda,

let me tell you this.

Even if I go to jail,

I would never let my sister

be with someone like you.

Fine.

Then go to jail.

When that happens,

have that cook brother-in-law of yours bring you meals.

Wang Tengda.

What do you want now?

Lin Mei, you're here.

I'm just

handling this by the book.

Your brother crashed a Transport Team truck.

If there's no money,

then he'll have to go to jail.

Fine.

By the book, right?

Then let me ask you.

You asked him for the Three Big Items.

Was that by the book?

You talked him into

taking private jobs in the middle of the night.

Was that by the book?

You want him in jail?

Fine.

But let me tell you,

he can't

keep his mouth shut.

Just like his name. [* Song can mean "loose" in Chinese]

Once he's at the police station, he'll spill everything.

Whether you can keep your job

is another question.

Are you trying to...

back out on the deal?

Who's backing out?

No one in the Lin family backs out on a deal.

But we do need to settle this properly.

First, about my brother crashing the truck,

you share the blame.

We'll cover the larger share

of the repair costs,

and you cover the smaller share.

We'll pay 450 yuan.

You pay 300 yuan.

Deal, and this is over.

If not, then we take it to court

if we have to,

and face dismissal.

We face the punishment.

Fine, fine.

Guess I'm out of luck.

Hurry up and pay.

It's 450 yuan, and we're done.

Pay up now.

Come on.

Fei Ting.

That's only fifty.

My brother spent 400 yuan

buying you gifts to get into the Transport Team.

Forgot?

Now he's lost his job.

That 400 yuan was wasted.

We're deducting it.

Now we're even.

Lin Mei, you've got some nerve.

That's not how you settle a debt.

One thing at a time.

Lin Mei,

don't push it.

Who's pushing it?

Who's pushing it?

You took the Three Big Items.

His leg was crippled because of you.

And you have the nerve to come here asking for money?

Let me tell you,

my wife's just being softhearted.

If it were up to me,

I wouldn't even care about her brother.

I'd let him go to jail,

and you will get fired from the team.

All right?

All right?

Fine.

Let's go.

Lin Mei.

Here, slow down.

Hold it steady.

I'll pay you back that fifty yuan.

Of course, you will.

Once you find a job.

Fei Ting,

is that kitchen helper job

still open?

It is.

Of course, it is.

(Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory)

All right.

I'm heading to work.

I'll pick you up.

Okay.

Fei Ni.

Ms. Xu.

Good news.

Great news.

What is it?

Higher education admissions

are undergoing major reforms.

The college entrance exam is back.

(Reform in Higher Education Admissions) (Implementing Chairman Mao's policy)

I can take the entrance exam.

Thank you, Ms. Xu.

Thank you, Ms. Xu.

Fang Muyang, I can take the college entrance exam.

(No. 44 Kangnan Road)

That's wonderful.

The college entrance exam

is the fairest way.

If we get in, we enroll.

If we don't,

we keep working at it.

Here.

Fei Ni,

why not apply to the Math Department at our school?

Mom,

Fei Ni wants to apply for Chinese.

You still have to take math for that.

The subjects are

Chinese, math, politics, history, and geography.

Mom, I'm fine in the other subjects.

Math is the only one I struggle with.

Could you tutor me?

Don't worry.

You can count on me.

Thanks, Mom.

Fei Ni,

I've gathered all the Chinese

and history materials for you.

That's great. Thank you, Dad.

I couldn't find

these books.

But for the next month,

I'll be your strongest support.

That's enough.

Just behave yourself.

Don't distract Fei Ni from studying.

(Methods of Mathematical Statistics)

Almost done.

♪The melody flows♪

♪Drifting on the breeze♪

♪Fingertips glide across the pages♪

♪Peaceful days unfold♪

♪In a warm embrace♪

♪Holding the comfort of home♪

♪Starlight spills across♪

♪The endless night sky♪

♪Talk a little, listen a little♪

♪Let time settle♪

♪Feel the warm breeze♪

♪Carry us into tomorrow♪

♪When someday, some promise♪

♪Is treasured deep inside our hearts♪

♪It becomes the most beautiful moment♪

♪We pursue together♪

♪And tell who we are now♪

♪That our wish came true♪

Mujing.

Professor Wu.

There's something

I'd like to get your opinion on.

Of course.

The school is planning

to send an outstanding young lecturer

to Germany for further study.

In terms of age, talent, and ability,

you're the top candidate.

Are you interested?

How long would it be?

At least two years.

All right.

I thought you'd give me an answer right away.

So did I.

No rush. You have half a month.

Think it over and let me know.

Mujing, you've changed.

As a colleague,

I admired the old Fang Mujing.

But as an elder,

Thank you, Professor Wu.

Get back to work.

When were you planning to tell me?

Or were you going to wait until the last minute?

How did you find out?

I have more than just you

in the Math Department.

I didn't know how to bring it up.

Then, I'll say it for you.

You're going to Germany.

But...

No more buts.

The fact that you didn't know how to tell me

is already proof that you love me.

Last time you left me,

you had no hesitation

when you told me.

Qu Hua,

I'm seriously thinking about giving it up.

The Fang Mujing I know

would never sacrifice her career for love.

I know you'll struggle with it until the very end

and still choose to go.

So instead,

let me spare you

all that turmoil.

That way, before you leave,

we can still spend some happy days together.

Thank you, Qu Hua.

What a pity.

What do you mean?

If I had known you were going to Germany,

I wouldn't have given up

my own chance to study abroad.

Your hospital offered to send you to Germany?

But I turned it down.

Because I couldn't leave you.

Qu Hua, I...

The Fang Mujing I love would choose

to go abroad without hesitation.

The one who would refuse to go

is me, who loves Fang Mujing.

We're both just being ourselves.

(Follow the Party's Lead)

(I'll pay double to redeem it.)

(Double. I promise.)

(All right. Deal.)

(You told me to learn how to do laundry.)

(Is that how I taught you?)

(Stop smiling!)

♪The wind sweeps through the wheat fields♪

♪Cicadas sing on the treetops♪

(Starting now,)

(I'm going to teach you some basic life skills.)

(Brushing your teeth, washing your hair and face,)

(tying your shoelaces, mending clothes, and doing laundry.)

(From now on, you'll need to do these yourself.)

(There's a reward if you learn.)

(I want braised pork.)

(Learn it first, and then you can have it.)

♪Stain the passing years red♪

♪Talk a little, listen a little♪

♪Let time settle♪

(I hope that when we're together,)

(only good things come our way.)

♪Feel the warm breeze♪

♪Carry us into tomorrow♪

(Fang Muyang.)

(We have a home now.)

(My world used to be just me.)

(No one else.)

(But now I have you.)

(Fortunately,)

(you've always been by my side,)

(helping me,)

(and encouraging me.)

(Thank you.)

(Fang Muyang,)

(I really like you.)

♪The melody flows♪

♪Drifting on the breeze♪

♪Fingertips glide across the pages♪

(We have a home again.)

(Like this, I'm not afraid anymore.)

(I want you.)

(I want you to come back safe.)

(I'll wait for you.)

(Fang Muyang.)

♪Let time settle♪

(Fang Muyang.)

(It's so good to have you.)

♪When someday, some promise♪

♪Is treasured deep inside our hearts♪

♪It becomes the most beautiful moment♪

♪We pursue together♪

♪And tell who we are now♪

♪That our wish came true♪

Do you like it?

This is Comrade Fang Muyang's first solo exhibition.

Every painting here

carries his heart and soul.

Fang Muyang,

I'm grateful you've been with me.

This exhibition is my gift to you.

I love it.

It's my first exhibition,

and the most unforgettable one.

Fei Ni,

thank you.

What if

I take the entrance exam with you?

You want to go to college, too?

I heard that the Literature Department

is next to the Art Department at Jiangcheng University.

If I get in too,

we could go to class together,

go home together,

eat at the canteen together,

and even study in the library together.

Wouldn't that be great?

Are you sure?

I am.

Going to college isn't really my dream,

but being with you

is what I truly want.

That's wonderful.

I'll resign tomorrow.

Okay.

Then study hard for the exam,

and go to college with you.

- We're going to take - We're going to take

- the college entrance exam together! - the college entrance exam together!

We're going to take the college entrance exam together!

(Formula for the Law of Cosines) Make sure you remember

how to apply this formula.

(Formula for the Law of Cosines)

Fang Muyang.

♪If the future cannot be grasped♪

♪Don't think too far ahead, just work hard for today♪

♪Learn from the sun. Light up the corners that need it♪

♪The ones who smile the most♪

Not bad, you got it right.

♪Live it real♪

♪A down-to-earth life♪

♪Slowly, our paths begin to cross, each day holds something to look forward to♪

♪Two people, three meals, four seasons♪

♪Collecting ordinary moments in life, making them into memories♪

♪Time and the wind move slowly, telling stories of the past♪

♪With you by my side, that warmth is already the answer♪

♪Live it real, a down-to-earth life♪

♪The cloudy days and rain along the way♪

♪I'll gladly endure anything♪

♪Two people, three meals, four seasons♪

♪Collecting sweet moments in life, making them into memories♪

It's freezing tonight.

Why did you bring the partition in?

Oh.

To make sure we both get good sleep.

We sleep separately until the exam.

Then why not just

sleep in separate beds?

Exactly.

That was my first thought.

But the place is too small.

We can't fit two beds.

We should've kept

that bunk bed.

It's too cold sleeping alone.

It's warmer squeezing together.

Squeezing together works.

Hold on.

Recite the Pythagorean theorem first.

Then we can sleep together.

The Pythagorean theorem...

Forget it. I'll sleep alone.

Fine.

Forget it.

I'll get up and study.

The Pythagorean theorem, right?

The Pythagorean theorem.

The Pythagorean theorem.

Recite it to me.

A squared

plus B squared...

You just don't want to sleep with me.

Equals C squared.

I've got it. Hurry.

Hey, what are you doing?

Scoot over.

No. Don't push it.

Stop.

That doesn't count.

Go and study hard out there.

When you come back, I'll be asking you for advice.

Don't worry, Mom.

When dealing with certain people, don't be too soft.

The nicer you are, the more they push you around.

Don't worry, Dad.

If you have time,

learn some Western cooking too.

Make it for us when you're back.

Mujing, take care of yourself.

Focus on your exam prep.

You'll get in for sure.

I'm heading out.

Okay.

Mom, Dad, I'll walk her out.

(Jiangcheng Direct to Beijing)

I'm going now.

Don't you have anything to say to me?

Find a bigger place.

One that fits two people.

Our hospital

hasn't officially announced the sponsored slot yet.

I went back and fought to get it again.

(Jiangcheng)

(1977 Jiangcheng Admissions No. 2 Secondary School Exam Site)

(Scoring in admissions is our hope. Welcome, comrades taking the 1977 exam.)

(Scoring in admissions is our hope)

(University, countryside or factories, study and strive for excellence.)

We'll be waiting for you.

Okay, okay.

Bye, brothers.

Do your best.

You got it.

(No. 2 Secondary School)

(1977 Jiangcheng Admissions No. 2 Secondary School Exam Site)

(Scoring in admissions is our hope. Welcome, comrades taking the 1977 exam.)

Fei Ni.

Fei Ni.

Ms. Chen.

Ms. Chen.

Fei Ni,

I came to walk you into the exam hall today

just to tell you this.

When your heart is clear,

there is nothing more to say.

I believe

none of your hard work will be in vain.

Thank you, Ms. Chen.

Go on.

Fei Ni.

(Welcome, examinees.)

(Archival Footage)

(Reform of the admissions system.)

(University admissions are our hope.)

(Archival Footage)

Fei,

let me test you.

How's my calligraphy?

It's great.

What's great about it?

Well...

"Wind fills the sails."

"Tortoise and Snake stand still."

(Rise to a grand vision) "Rise to a grand vision."

It's Chairman Mao's poetry.

The meaning is excellent.

And look at these characters.

They're

so rounded.

Right?

And from a distance,

you can see them clearly.

They really stand out.

They're bold.

This stuff

is excellent, truly remarkable.

All right.

Take this.

Sorry to trouble you.

Please pass it to your wife.

Of course, we're family.

Later on,

I'll have it framed.

Dishes are coming.

Here's the fish.

Careful, careful.

Don't spill it on yourself.

Mom, the bowl.

Here.

Mom,

where's Qu Hua?

He's at the hospital, waiting for Mujing's long-distance call.

Don't wait for him.

Where's Fei Ni?

She's at the gate.

The mailman usually comes around this time.

She's waiting there.

It's fine.

I believe my daughter

will get into college.

Right.

The entrance exam was just reinstated this year.

Some of the procedures

aren't running smoothly yet.

How about this?

I'll go to the school tomorrow and ask about it.

All right.

Then thank you, in-law.

We're family. No need for thanks.

Let me raise a toast

to Comrade Fang Muyang.

Congratulations to Comrade Fang Muyang

on becoming a student

in the Art Department of Jiangcheng University.

Congratulations!

Fang,

you're amazing.

My son

has finally made us proud.

Come on.

Congratulations.

Have a drink.

Thank you.

Like father, like son.

Thank you.

There's another piece of good news

for both of you.

I, Fei Mingde, am finally going to have a grandson.

Really?

It's been over three months.

We waited until it was stabilized.

That's wonderful news.

Great.

We must toast to that.

Yes, yes.

Come on.

Mr. Fang, Mrs. Fang.

Please sit.

Have a seat.

Thank you, Mr. Fang, Mrs. Fang.

Fang,

you and Fei Ni should step it up too.

Step it up.

Sure.

We'll step it up.

- Come on. - Come on.

I got in. I got in.

Everyone, I got in.

I'm going to college.

♪After the laughter, I think of you♪

Let me see!

Come here.

Quick, quick.

Come on.

♪In the little courtyard, there you are dancing♪

Look how happy he is.

♪That earnest you, smiling so innocently♪

Congratulations.

♪In spring, I think of you♪

All right.

Sit down.

Sit.

Let's eat.

Okay.

We have three joyous occasions today.

Fei Ni...

Wonderful.

Congrats.

"Upon approval,

you are admitted

to study Chinese Language and Literature in the Chinese Department."

(Admission Notice, to Fei Ni) Please report between March 8, 1978,

and March 10...

That's next week.

"Present this notice upon registration."

- Splendid! - Wonderful!

♪Where they carry big dreams♪

♪You belong to me, you see the light♪

♪Remember, that's me, thinking of you♪

(A warm welcome to new students.)

(New Student Registration)

(Restore and strengthen key national universities.)

(Develop academic activities and advance scientific endeavors.)

(A warm welcome to new students.)

(Jiangcheng University)

(Jiangcheng University) (A warm welcome to new students.)

(There is always a beam of light that breaks through confusion.)

(We call it a dream.)

(This light once traveled across time,)

(illuminating countless journeys.)

(Growing alongside New China, their dreams)

(were sparks flying from torrents of steel.)

(They were golden waves rolling across vast fertile fields,)

(were the constant roar of factory machines,)

(and were the eyes)

(yearning for knowledge under the oil lamp late at night.)

(Even when material life was scarce)

(and fate unpredictable,)

(they never wavered.)

(Scoring in admissions is our hope.) (Believing that knowledge)

(would one day clear the fog ahead.)

(A warm welcome to new students.)

(The End)

♪After the laughter, I think of you♪

♪After the storm, I think of you♪

♪In the little courtyard, there you are dancing♪

♪That earnest you, smiling so innocently♪

♪In spring, I stay by your side♪

♪When summer comes, I watch over you♪

♪In the light of dawn, you belong to me♪

♪At the edge of the world, I will still hold you tight♪

♪There is a small place♪

♪Where they carry big dreams♪

♪Every lovely face♪

♪Shines brightly in the heart♪

♪Even when we collide, we hold our course♪

♪Even when we stumble, we keep our resolve♪

♪My you, walking toward the distance♪

♪Please carry our dreams and let them soar♪