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=Love Story in the 1970s=

=Episode 17=

I'm home.

You're finally back.

I bought you boiled meatball soup.

Try it.

What a coincidence.

I brought you a fried pork cutlet.

This is expensive.

Mr. Yuan treated us today.

Mr. Yuan?

Who's that?

The most well-known lianhuanhua comic artist in Jiangcheng.

He saw my assignments

and specifically came to the newspaper office to find me.

He wants me to draw lianhuanhua.

It's paid work.

Really?

That's great.

I knew you could do it.

It smells great.

Didn't you just have Western food?

Why are you still hungry?

I'm full.

But you brought me this,

I have to finish it.

I'm eating it too.

Is it still warm?

I'll take you somewhere after we eat.

Okay.

Stop.

Don't open your eyes yet.

Open them now.

Xinhua Bookstore Warehouse.

(No Smoking)

You...

Where did you get the key?

It's Ms. Liu.

She's President Fu's wife.

She manages this warehouse.

She said that after work,

we can read any books here.

Just don't take them out

or let anyone find out.

Fang Muyang.

Fang Muyang.

Fang Muyang.

I'm here.

You scared me.

I turned off the light.

We can't let anyone know we're here.

You can't read these books

with the light on.

They're all sealed storage copies.

(Train Ticket with a Star)

(The Tale of Calling A Deer a Horse)

(Train Ticket with a Star)

(The Stranger)

(Train Ticket with a Star)

♪Summer, by my ears♪

♪The wind sweeps through the wheat fields♪

♪Cicadas sing on the treetops♪

♪Writing the language of youth♪

♪Smiles in my eyes♪

♪Sweet as if dipped in honey♪

♪Watching the sunset♪

♪Stain the passing years red♪

♪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 beomces the most beautiful moment we pursue together♪

♪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 beomces the most beautiful moment♪

♪We pursue together♪

What have you been reading lately?

Grey covers and yellow covers.

Internal distribution?

Yes.

"The Catcher in the Rye",

"The Stranger",

"Train Ticket with a Star", and "Waiting for Godot".

Do you like them?

I do.

"The Catcher in the Rye" is my favorite.

I've read it many times.

No wonder.

Your writing was always good,

but it still felt like a student's work.

Now,

it feels like a writer's.

Really?

Really.

I thought you'd give up literature and writing

after you got married.

I didn't expect that.

You surprised me.

It's Fang Muyang.

He does the same thing you do.

He encourages me

and helps me.

Fang Muyang?

I remember

he doesn't read much himself.

You must keep writing.

So abundant.

We're celebrating.

What are we celebrating?

Celebrate

Ms. Fei Ni

for winning third prize in Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory's

blackboard newspaper competition.

What about second prize?

How did you know

the second prize was also Ms. Fei Ni?

Don't tell me first prize...

Yeah. That's right.

Ms. Fei Ni won that too.

People keep saying

Workshop One's blackboard is the best,

so everyone asks me to design theirs.

Even the canteen's blackboard was done by me.

I told you.

You're gold.

You'll shine eventually.

You know what?

The leaders came to inspect earlier today.

They said the blackboards are well done.

They mentioned "Unity, Alertness,

Seriousness, and Liveliness."

They even took photos for a future exhibition.

Writer Fei Ni,

I'm going to keep every word

you write.

When you're famous, I'll sell them for money.

Even if the blackboards are well done,

they won't earn any money.

But

when someone appreciates my writing,

I'm truly happy.

I visited Ms. Chen today.

She

praised my writing

and said I write like a real writer.

I was especially happy.

So

I got two little crabs to treat you.

I owe you during this period.

Try some.

After you, Fang Muyang.

Congratulations, Ms. Fei Ni,

on winning the award.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Fang Muyang.

Do you know?

I almost gave up.

Gave up what?

Gave up

going to college,

the housing allocation,

and writing.

Because no one understood me

or believed me.

Luckily, I had you.

Luckily,

you were always by my side,

helping me

and encouraging me.

I'm really,

truly

grateful to you.

You don't need to thank me.

You're right.

Let me put it another way.

I'm happy

I met you.

I feel very lucky too.

I'm also very lucky

to meet you again.

Fang Muyang,

I feel like

I'm getting closer and closer to the north.

Fei Ni,

I have a gift for you.

What gift?

(Fei Ni's Works Exhibition) Fei Ni's...

What works do I even have?

Open it, and you'll see.

You...

When did you find out?

The day you came back from the factory.

I searched for a long time

in your books and gathered all these.

I pasted them together bit by bit.

(Cotton, breathable, comfortable. Gauze for sleeve, light and thin)

(Two centimeters wider than hip line. Pleats, collar length)

They are beautiful.

Although we never had the chance

to make them,

at least

I can draw them on you.

(Unite and Achieve Greater Victory!)

(I'm going to Jiangcheng University to see my sister.)

(Eat before going to work.)

(Fang Muyang) (If you're still not feeling well,)

(take a day off.)

(Education Must Be Combined with Productive Labor)

Mujing, why didn't you tell me you came back to Jiangcheng?

I came for work,

not for a family visit.

How did you know I was here?

Hua told me.

He bought these for you

and asked me to give them to you.

I don't need them. Take them away.

Mujing,

you two are husband and wife.

Some things should be talked through openly.

Don't keep everything bottled up,

and you shouldn't act out of anger.

A job transfer is a big deal.

Wasn't it unreasonable

not to discuss it with him?

Did Qu Hua complain about me to you?

That's not complaining.

He was confiding in me.

Mujing,

Hua cares about you.

He truly wants to be with you.

He told me that

even if you started wrong,

he still hopes

to have the right ending with you.

He still owes me an answer.

That's enough. Stop meddling in my affairs.

Just take care of your own first.

Mujing.

Fei Ni.

Fei Ni?

Fang Muyang.

Why are you here?

I finally found you.

Why didn't you tell me

you were visiting your sister?

I wanted you to sleep a little longer.

Besides, you had work.

I'm on the afternoon shift.

It wouldn't have affected me.

Mujing,

everything was rushed when you came to the wedding.

I didn't thank you properly.

So I made you a gift.

Gloves.

Thank you.

Anyway, the weather will turn cold sooner or later.

You'll definitely need them.

They're beautiful.

(Math Department Office)

So this is the Math Department?

Yes.

Fei Ni,

didn't you always want to attend university?

I'll take you around the campus.

Sure.

Zhao,

what do you want?

I'm going to get last month's work summary.

Let me.

Here.

Alright. Thank you, Mr. Fei.

Let me help.

Give it to me.

Thank you, Mr. Fei.

Chief Wang,

let me.

Thank you.

(Guardhouse)

Mr. Qiu,

here's your water.

- Thank you. - Hold it carefully.

Be careful.

Hold it carefully.

Alright.

Mr. Li, let me help.

Why are you buying vegetables alone?

(Li Xuebing) Someone in the canteen took leave today.

We're short-handed.

Wait for me.

I'll put the thermos back and come help you.

Wait for me.

Wait for me, Mr. Li.

Mr. Fei really has energy.

It's good to be young.

You're back, Mr. Li.

Alright.

Hurry up. Unload the vegetables.

Okay.

Thank you, Mr. Fei.

It's nothing.

You're not even halfway done with the prep?

Will lunch be ready in time?

Hurry up.

Mr. Li, don't get worked up.

How about this?

I'll give you a hand.

Won't hold you up?

Not at all.

Nothing much is going on anyway.

(Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory)

Looks like this floor hasn't been swept in ages.

This small room's pretty clean.

Don't put it there.

Dear,

it's not even cold yet.

Why did you bring a thick quilt?

What do you mean?

The young couple is working all day.

How would they think of this?

By the time they remember,

they'll already have caught a cold.

Here.

Oh, the loving heart of a mother.

Look at this.

What's this?

(Marriage Agreement. The two parties are husband and wife in name only and shall not)

(enjoy or fulfill any of the rights and obligations of an actual married couple.)

(After marriage, Fei Ni may attend college, Fang Muyang shall not interfere for any reason)

(Signed by Fang Muyang, Fei Ni, July 1, 1975)

What's written on it?

It says here

Ni and Fang got married

to get housing.

I'm going to see them.

What are you doing?

Shouldn't we at least ask them first?

Lower your voice.

Don't get so worked up.

If you storm into the factory now

and make a scene,

everyone will find out

they got married for housing.

What are they supposed to do after this?

Will Ni be able to keep her job?

Fei Mingde, this is all your fault.

I told you

Fang wasn't suitable.

You kept persuading me.

He bought you over with a chessboard.

No, I...

Look at this now.

Ni's whole future

is at stake.

What do we do?

Calm down.

It's my fault.

Don't get angry.

Maybe they were just fooling around.

It's written in black and white.

They both signed it.

Who jokes about something like this?

Don't get upset.

This is what we'll do.

We call them home,

and we ask them properly.

Okay?

(Marriage Agreement, Signed by Fang Muyang, Fei Ni, July 1, 1975)

I really didn't expect you to come today.

We're married now.

You went to visit your sister, wouldn't it look odd if I weren't there?

Why?

Are you unhappy I came?

Of course not.

I'll be frank with you.

Sometimes, I'm actually scared to be alone with my sister.

There's someone you're afraid of?

Then I'll have to ask your sister

how she keeps you in line.

No need.

You've already kept me completely under control.

You're really happy after seeing your sister.

Listen to that sweet talk.

It's not because of her.

I'm happy because

we're starting to feel more and more like a married couple.

Let's go! I'm sending my wife to work!

Dad, Mom, what's the occasion?

Why call us back for lunch?

I bought you some good food.

Ni,

close the door.

What has happened?

Ting,

what did you do?

Why is everyone so upset?

Tell us.

(Marriage Agreement) Is this real or fake?

(Marriage Agreement)

- Fake. - Real.

- Fake. - Real.

So which is it?

Speak!

I...

The marriage certificate is real.

The marriage is fake.

Oh my goodness.

Don't get worked up, Mom.

You're driving me crazy.

Fang,

you're a fine young man.

How could you do something like this?

Dad, please hear me out.

Ridiculous!

Listen up.

Don't call me Dad anymore.

I've treated you sincerely,

and you repay me with betrayal.

Fei Ni,

how did I raise a daughter like you?

How could you be so brazen?

Dad, Mom, please don't be angry.

It's on me.

Fei Ni did it for me.

If she hadn't married me,

I wouldn't have gotten the room.

It's all on me.

Please don't blame Fei Ni.

I knew it.

You must've tricked my sister.

I never should've let you register the marriage with her.

Ting,

it has nothing to do with Fang Muyang.

I was the one who suggested marriage.

Stop defending him.

Think about it.

There's no way

he could fool me.

I was the one who wanted his room.

If anyone lost out,

it was him.

Him?

No, I didn't lose out.

No.

Fei Ni,

I know you rushed into marriage

to free up space for Fei Ting and me.

If I'd known you were sacrificing yourself for me,

how could we have...

Lin Mei.

No, it's not like that.

This was my own decision.

It has nothing to do with you.

Enough.

Enough said.

Go file for divorce tomorrow.

Fei Ni, move back home.

Are you crazy?

Lower your voice.

What nonsense are you saying?

Divorce?

Absolutely not.

Your mom's right.

If Ni divorces now,

she'll be a divorcee.

How will she explain that to people?

What do we do?

We can't let her

stay with her like this.

Even if they divorce, it can't be now.

They just got married.

If word gets out,

it'll be big trouble.

No way.

What matters most now is that he took advantage of my sister.

Keep it down.

No one should find out about this.

Will you all stop?

I married him

for the house.

But now

I...

I really do like him.

Besides,

we get along well.

We're not a fake couple,

and we're not divorcing.

At a time like this,

you're still lying to us?

For crying out loud!

Mom.

Mom, don't get upset.

I'm furious.

I'm telling you,

you're moving back tonight.

Don't see me off.

Your brother might come chasing.

This is all my fault.

I should've hidden that agreement better.

Don't be upset.

Your family is just worried about you.

I just don't want them to worry.

I don't want them to feel like they owe me.

So what you said earlier

was meant to comfort them?

Just now, I...

Not entirely.

I really do feel

our life together gets better.

I'm not as wronged as they think.

You said you liked me.

Was that fake too?

Fang Muyang.

You...

Think of something.

Stop joking.

There's a way.

But it's up to you if you're willing to cooperate.

I am.

Of course I am.

Fang,

about you and Fei Ni,

we have discussed this over and over.

Divorce isn't appropriate right now.

But in the long run, we're afraid Ni will suffer.

How about this?

One year.

You get a divorce after one year.

I will not divorce Fei Ni.

You two...

Fang,

I'd love to have you be my son-in-law.

However,

love can't be forced.

You don't need to comfort us.

I mean every word.

Let me show you something.

(Sketchbook)

I drew these when I was in the hospital.

When I first woke up,

I couldn't remember anything

or anyone.

Fei Ni asked me to draw.

But there was only one shadow in my mind.

So I drew her

again and again.

Until the day Fei Ni almost gave up on me.

That shadow suddenly turned around.

That's when I knew who she was.

The person who had been living in my head all along

was Fei Ni.

I want to see her every single day.

If I don't see her,

it feels like something's wrong.

So I kept drawing

and drawing.

Because I wanted to keep the image of her

in my mind.

Everyone says my brain was damaged,

and since she was the only one around,

I grew dependent on her.

But only I know

that what I feel for her

was never just dependence.

It's love.

Fang,

I'm confused.

If that's the case,

you liked Ni long ago.

Then why

lie to us?

Dad, I liked Fei Ni before,

but she didn't like me.

I thought once the factory assigned the house for me,

I could lend it to her.

But something went wrong.

I never imagined

she'd marry me

to help me get it back.

Maybe I did take advantage.

Even if it started fake,

being able to live with her

was the happiest thing for me.

What surprised me most

was that in the time we spent together,

you actually fell in love with me.

To be honest,

I never thought

I'd fall for you.

It's not that you're bad.

I've known you since Grade 3.

Back then, I knew

we weren't the same kind of people.

You splurged a lot.

To put it nicely,

you were carefree and optimistic.

But frankly,

you were reckless.

That being said,

it was you

who made me understand

that no matter how hard life is,

when two people share it,

it becomes lighter.

And you taught me

life

isn't only about distant goals.

It's also about the scenery right in front of you.

♪How I wish I could be a firefly for you in the night♪

♪Guiding you toward the horizon♪

I used to think I was unlucky,

that luck was never on my side.

But only now do I realize

that all that good fortune

had been saved up

so I could meet you.

♪For the rest of our lives, let's not count the years♪

♪How I wish I could be a firefly for you in the night♪

♪Guiding you toward the horizon as you go to see a wider world♪

♪How lucky we are to have chosen each other♪

♪Our hearts shine for each other♪

♪Let me become♪

It looks just like her.

That's my daughter.

♪Burning with endless light, I'll tell our story with my life♪

♪Stars lean into the twilight, you lean on me♪

♪For the rest of our lives, let's not count the years♪

♪I'll walk beside you♪

Did you rehearse many times

what you said earlier?

Every word I said

came from the heart.

You were pretty sincere.

You also drew

Nurse Zhou in the sketchbook, didn't you?

No.

Only you.

I saw it when I went to the hospital.

You drew her.

I like you.

The moment I first saw you,

I liked you.

I carry this feeling

across half of China.

From Jiangcheng No. 2 High School,

to Beidahuang,

and back to Jiangcheng.

If you call it a rehearsal,

then I've rehearsed it

in my heart countless times.

Just now...

Everything I said earlier today

was sincere too.

Fang Muyang,

I like you.

Artists really are different.

What Fang Muyang said

sounded like something out of a movie.

What's the use of sweet talk?

Do you know what matters most in a man?

Grounded.

Responsible for the family.

Able to shoulder things.

I'm telling you,

if he ever treats Ni badly,

I'll beat him up.

Don't be ridiculous.

If you really beat him up,

you'll just put Fei Ni in an awkward position between you two.

I think this brother-in-law's pretty decent.

Hold it.

Whether he's my brother-in-law is still up in the air.

Mom and Dad said, since they deceived us,

no matter how they try to explain it,

we can't let it slide.

We have to look into it properly.

Only then can we put this matter to rest.

I say that's unnecessary.

They're clearly doing great.

I used to think

it was a pity Fei Ni didn't marry Ye Feng.

Now I see it was fate.

The more I look at them,

the better they suit each other.

Fei Ting,

let's go see a movie this weekend.

No.

What's the point?

Waste of money and time.

Can't you learn something from Fang Muyang?

You!

What?

Add some hot water.

Learn from him?

Learn what?

His sweet talk?

His lies?

Stop mumbling.

Move your feet.

That's enough.

Alright.

(Union Committee)

Fang Muyang.

Why are you running?

I don't you want to wait too long.

You're sweating all over.

Let me wipe it off.

Your button is undone again.

Let me wipe it.

Alright.

Ye Feng, you're here.

Ye Feng, didn't you see me just now?

Let me introduce you.

This is my girlfriend, Ling Yi.

You all know her, don't you?

She's a student at Jiangcheng University.

Fei Ni,

didn't you always want to go to college?

Why not ask Ling Yi for some advice?

Ye Feng, the movie's about to start.

Let's go.

If we can't watch it today,

we'll watch it tomorrow.

No rush.

As long as you want to see one,

we can go to the cinema every day.

I don't ever want to watch another movie in my life.

That won't do. You have to go with me.

Sure.

If Fei Ni wants, Fang Muyang has to go with her.

Fei Ni wants to watch it.

By the way, we have plans later. We'll get going.

Let's go.

Right.

We've got something important.

Enjoy the movie.

Bye.

Wait.

Why did they

state their names just now?

Where are you going?

Back to campus.

Not watching the movie?

No.

Fine, don't.

Why are you mad?

Excuse me, sir.

Excuse me.

Which way is the Publicity Department?

Through here.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

(Actively Carry Out the Patriotic Healthy Campaign)

Excuse me.

Hello, who are you looking for?

I'm looking for Fei Ting.

I'm his wife.

Fei Ting?

I haven't seen him.

He went to lunch and hasn't come back.

Thank you.

(Staff Canteen)

♪Bathed in sunshine♪

♪With lofty ideals in our hearts♪

♪We educated youths go up the mountains and down to the countryside♪

♪Vowing to unite with the workers and peasants♪

♪Let our youthful brilliance shine♪

Fei Ting.

Lin Mei,

why are you here?

What are you doing here?

You're an officer in Publicity.

Why are you here picking vegetables?

Who told you to do this?

This is outrageous.

I'm going to find your supervisor.

Come back.

No one told me.

I volunteered.

What for?

The Publicity Department is too idle.

All we do is drink tea and chat.

I'm bored out of my mind.

Fei Ting,

what's there to be bored about?

Even if you drink and chat, that's fine.

You're still getting paid every cent.

Besides,

tea and chatting

help you build connections with leadership.

What's the point of picking vegetables?

Who says I only pick vegetables?

I just helped the head chef cook.

Did you forget?

Back in the production brigade,

I loved cooking for the big communal meals.

You all said my cooking was delicious.

But this isn't Beidahuang anymore.

Fei Ting, for crying out loud.

You're driving me crazy.

Wait.

What's this?

Lin Mei, what's wrong?

Why are you mad?

Look at you.

Do you even look like a Publicity officer?

Lin Mei,

Publicity is work.

Working in the canteen is work too.

Don't try to twist things around.

Holding a pen isn't the same as holding a ladle.

And on top of that,

you're taking the Publicity Department's pay and doing canteen work.

What would Chief Wang think?

I didn't think about that.

Exactly.

You're simple-minded.

Mm.

I'll let Chief Wang know before I come next time.

♪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♪