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=Love Story in the 1970s=

=Episode 21=

What are you buying?

Comrade, I'm not here to shop.

I'm here for my wife.

This is the cooperative.

Your wife isn't here.

If you're not shopping, please leave.

Fine. Then I'll buy.

Ms. Chen, 1500 g of fruit candy.

Zhang, cut me the best fabric you've got.

Ding, 1000 g of rice.

Fei Ting, what are you doing?

Why are you spending all your money?

None of your business.

You're not my wife.

Thank you.

I'll take a kettle, too.

And some meat as well.

Excuse me.

The meat looks good.

Indeed.

Very fresh.

Wu.

250 g pork.

Give it here.

What are you doing?

Come outside.

(Supply and Marketing Cooperative) What's the matter, Comrade?

I'm here to shop.

Why are you dragging me?

I haven't even finished buying my stuff!

Fei Ting!

Don't try to play games with me.

You want me to go home with you? Fine.

Go get your job back at the Publicity Division.

Lin Mei.

Do you actually want a life with me,

or with a clerk from the Publicity Division?

What's the difference?

Aren't you a clerk there?

No. I'm not.

Even if I sit there every day,

I've never truly been one of them.

A real Publicity Division clerk should love writing,

love reading,

carry a pen at all times,

and maybe even wear glasses.

But is that me?

That's not me.

And being covered in kitchen smoke

and selling sweet potatoes?

Is that you?

Exactly.

Smelling of smoke,

warm and passionate, steady and reliable.

That's who I am.

Lin Mei, take you for example.

I love that sharp,

straight-talking fire in you.

But I've never expected

you to be like Ni,

writing brilliant essays, right?

Don't make it sound like

I'm asking the world of you.

I'm not forcing you to write anything.

But you should at least have a decent job.

A decent job is one I actually like.

Look at Fang Muyang.

He's a returning educated youth

and a hero who saved lives.

But he never wrecked the Educated Youth Office

just to land a "good" job.

Isn't he doing fine now?

I'll be fine

even without

the Publicity Division job.

How exactly do you do that?

By catering banquet meals for people.

With just three bookings a month,

I'll make as much as I do at the factory.

If people like the food,

I might even get into a state-owned restaurant.

A state-owned restaurant?

You can't even get into a work-unit canteen.

Lin Mei,

can you accept the real Fei Ting?

What choice do I have if I can't?

Divorce you?

I'm managing the money and the ration coupons.

If you need money, ask me.

Yes!

Starting next month,

you bring in thirty yuan.

If you don't make enough,

I'll...

I'm heading to work.

Come home tonight.

I'll cook something delicious.

Wash your feet.

I'll check if the fuse blew.

Be careful.

Who left this metal basin here?

What happened?

Fang Muyang!

Fei Ni!

- What's wrong? - Quick! He's bleeding!

What happened?

Look at this!

What happened?

I tripped and hit my head on it.

Let me see.

Look!

Quick, go to the hospital.

No, I'll just put some iodine on it.

Just go! Your head was already injured before.

Go on!

Thanks, Chief Wang.

Go on. It's fine.

How could you be so clumsy?

Let's go.

Slow down.

(Jiangcheng Worker-Peasant Hospital)

The wound isn't too deep.

He's had a tetanus shot.

But since he had a prior head injury,

there could be complications.

We recommend 24 hours of observation.

Thank you.

It's nothing. Call if you need me.

I'm sorry.

I scared you, didn't I?

I'll be more careful next time.

I was just worried you'd hurt your head again,

and I'd have to nurse you all over again.

Is this the same bed I had last time?

Why?

Feeling sentimental?

You must've been so annoyed with me back then.

I just lay there, unconscious.

Then, I woke up with amnesia.

Fate really is strange.

We're back here again,

but now you're my spouse.

You talk too much.

Doesn't that hurt your head?

Can you trim my nails for me again?

Fang Muyang,

didn't you learn how?

I forgot.

I've been biting them lately.

You just want me to do it, don't you?

Chief Wang,

Ms. Xu takes our factory's evaluation

for Advanced Production Unit seriously.

The Publicity Division must make sure

the spirit is conveyed accurately to every worker.

I know. It must be urgent,

or you wouldn't have come in the dark.

The power's back.

Feng Lin,

come in for some water.

No, it's fine.

I need to stop by Chief Cao's place.

The very first unit.

I know.

I'll get going.

Chief Wang.

(This should've been my home.)

(Pride and Prejudice)

Nurse Zhou.

Yes?

When he wakes up,

tell him I went home to grab a few things.

Sure. Don't worry.

Thank you.

It's fine.

You're back.

(Pride and Prejudice) Fei Ni.

You've got some nerve.

Fang!

Chief Wang?

Fei Ni was reading banned books.

Feng Lin and factory security took her away.

Whose books are these?

Mine.

Where did you get them?

I found them.

Found them?

Where?

When?

Can you prove it?

Fei Ni! Fei Ni!

Fei Ni! Fei Ni!

(Strive, Be Diligent and Thrifty) Fei Ni! Fei Ni!

Feng Lin!

Get out!

Feng Lin!

Playing the hero, huh?

Come and face me!

More like a moth to a flame.

Come out!

Feng Lin!

Stop. Sit down.

Feng Lin!

Feng Lin,

the books are mine.

Arrest me instead.

They're not Fang Muyang's books.

They're all mine.

Let Fei Ni go.

The books aren't hers.

He had no idea.

I read them behind his back.

How could I let her know about this?

If she did,

she'd report me herself

for the greater good.

The handwritten copies are mine too.

I didn't do the handwriting.

I had someone copy them for me!

Illegally possessing banned books?

Circulating handwritten copies.

The evidence is conclusive.

Fei Ni!

Fei Ni! Fei Ni!

Fang Muyang?

Fei Ni! Fei Ni! Fei Ni!

Fang Muyang...

Fang Muyang!

I'm right here.

I'm here, Fei Ni.

Fang Muyang, listen to me.

Feng Lin is coming after me.

It has nothing to do with you.

Don't admit anything.

My family's been workers for three generations.

At worst, they'll fire me.

But they could

actually arrest you.

I already signed the confession.

Did you hear me?

I signed it, too.

I wanted to play the hero

and take all the blame myself.

Looks like I can't.

Fei Ni,

whatever we're about to face,

I'm right here with you.

Ms. Xu,

a bad element like Fei Ni

must be dealt with severely.

I suggest

we hold a factory-wide assembly

to criticize her,

then expel her.

We should even invite comrades

from Jiangcheng Daily.

We must make an example of her.

Show zero tolerance!

(Pride and Prejudice)

Feng.

Yes?

Do you know

what our factory's

main priority is right now?

Boost production.

Promote work.

Build socialism better and faster.

Be specific.

The task I assigned you yesterday.

Oh,

the evaluation for Advanced Production Unit.

Exactly.

At such a critical moment,

if a "bad element"

came from our factory

after years of hiding and avoiding detection,

tell me,

where does that leave

our claim to excellence?

Catching one bad element,

or securing the Advanced Production title?

Which matters

at the moment?

Of course, it's...

The Advanced Production title.

At least you understand that.

Ms. Xu,

are we just letting Fei Ni off the hook?

Of course not.

But don't go around

slapping bad labels on comrades.

I heard you even

mobilized the Security Section

and locked them in a room.

Is the Security Section yours

to command at will?

Was that room

yours to use as you please?

I'm sorry, Ms. Xu.

I acted in haste.

I won't discipline you this time.

But this matter

goes no further.

(Confession Letter)

(Fang Muyang) Ms. Xu...

What about the two of them?

Do we...

Keep them locked up for a bit.

Maybe they'll stop causing me trouble.

Mujing!

What are you doing here?

What did you buy?

Want to come visit a relative with me again?

You really love visiting relatives.

Depends on whose relative.

Come on.

I bought some local delicacies for your brother.

Let me drop something off first.

Okay.

Has the hospital arranged your dorm yet?

Yes.

I mailed my things over a few days ago.

Want to go take a look?

Not really.

What's going on with their family?

Who are you?

Oh, you're Fang Muyang's sister, right?

What happened to them?

It's seriously bad news.

Don't panic.

This route won't work.

I'll think of another way.

Unless it's absolutely necessary,

don't step in yourself.

I don't want to drag your parents in

because of my family's trouble.

My parents are your parents too.

Ling Yi.

Jing.

Why are you...

Do you know Fang Muyang and Fei Ni are in trouble?

No.

In the end,

this will land in Xu Hongqi's hands.

We're hoping

you could put in a good word for them.

I'm not sure I can help.

After all, Ye Feng and I haven't been married long.

I believe with your ability,

if you're willing,

you can persuade Xu Hongqi.

Will you help him?

Comrade Ling Yi,

if it puts you in a difficult position,

could you at least take us to your home

to see Ms. Xu?

All right.

Comrade Qu Hua,

you come from a military family.

You should understand

the magnitude

of their situation.

I know.

That's why I came to ask

if there's any room to maneuver.

The books are mine.

Ours.

My spouse and I

put those things

in Fang Muyang and Fei Ni's home.

They had no idea

what was inside.

So if anyone's to be held responsible,

it should be us.

(Beijing Souvenir)

What's wrong?

You're not going to help Fei Ni?

Ling Yi,

I swear,

I have no feelings left for Fei Ni.

I believe you.

I just think

they were wrong,

but it's not this serious.

Could you

speak to Mom for them?

All right.

I actually wanted to say something,

but I was afraid

you'd think I still had feelings

for her.

Now that you've asked,

leave it to me.

(Beijing Souvenir)

Comrade Qu Hua,

this isn't a claim

to make so lightly.

Yes.

But as their sister and brother-in-law,

we can't let them take the fall for us.

If that's really the case,

then I'll have to

report it truthfully to Jiangcheng University

and Jiangcheng People's Hospital.

Mom,

is that really necessary?

It's not that big a deal.

Why take it to the college and the hospital?

This doesn't concern you.

Go back to your room.

How does it not concern me?

I'm an employee of Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory too.

I have the right to speak up.

And what exactly is your opinion?

Anyone with eyes can see that

this whole thing

was Feng Lin's attempt to sabotage

Fei Ni and Fang Muyang.

It's their personal grudge.

Be careful you're not being used.

Besides,

Feng Lin

mobilized the Security Section

and locked people up without your approval.

What is that?

She's overstepping her authority.

If you ask me,

it's just a few lousy books.

You could

give them a mild reprimand,

and that'd be the end of it.

We don't actually believe

Fei Ni and Fang Muyang

became "bad elements"

over a few books, do we?

I don't believe it, Mom.

Come to think of it,

many at universities

are reading these books privately.

And the professors

are fairly tolerant.

Ms. Xu,

as a leader of Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory,

you must also feel that the times are changing.

We should give young people

more opportunities to grow and learn.

Are you all right?

All right, come out.

(Interrogation Room 1) Comrade.

Where are we going?

Downstairs.

Ms. Xu.

Ms. Xu.

In the spirit of

saving the patients,

and learning from past mistakes,

I've decided to give you one more chance.

From this point on,

I won't pursue the matter further.

However, given your disregard for organizational discipline,

it's been decided that

you will be criticized factory-wide,

and the dormitory allocated to you will be taken back,

pending further observation.

It's fine. You can stay as long as you want.

The house is big enough.

Exactly.

You, me, Mom,

the three of us can sleep here. It's fine.

Yeah.

Ting.

Three people is nothing.

In Great Northern Wilderness,

I shared a bed with eighteen people.

Ni,

losing the house is no big deal.

As long as we're together,

it's lively.

Dad,

Fei Ni can stay here.

I won't squeeze in with you.

I'll sleep in my brother-in-law's living room.

There's more space.

There's room here. It's all set up.

Everything's ready.

Just stay here.

I know there's room.

I just don't want you sleeping poorly.

Fei Ni,

I'll go.

Hey.

Dad,

Mom.

I'll walk him out.

Go back inside.

I want to walk you a bit farther.

♪Summer, by my ears♪

♪The wind sweeps through the wheat fields♪

Okay.

We're here.

Go home.

♪Smiles in my eyes♪

♪Sweet as if dipped in honey♪

♪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 becomes the most beautiful moment we pursue together♪

(Even though our marriage started out fake,)

(still,)

(the days ahead of us)

(are real, and we'll live them together.)

(Fei Ni,)

(thank you for letting me be part of your family.)

(Fang Muyang,)

(we finally have a home.)

(I really love this home.)

(I really do.)

(What do you think marriage means?)

(One mind has its limits,)

(two minds see farther.)

(In life,)

(it's not just distant goals that matter,)

(but the scenery close at heart.)

(My feelings for her)

(were never just dependence,)

(but love.)

(You're not alone anymore.)

(So whatever you're feeling,)

(whether you're happy or upset,)

(you can tell me.)

(A house doesn't matter.)

(Having you is enough.)

♪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♪

It's an earthquake!

Fei Ting! Fei Ni!

Get out! Hurry, get out!

Quick, quick! Let's go!

Move, move! Careful!

Go!

Hurry, Dad!

Watch your step!

Help!

Somebody help!

Over here!

Quick!

Get a ladder! Help them down!

Move!

Hurry up!

Is anyone still inside?

Go!

You go first!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Hurry, hurry!

Several women are injured over there!

Let's head that way!

It's safer there!

Has anyone seen Fei Ni?

No.

Has anyone seen Fei Ni?

Let's stay in the courtyard tonight.

Has anyone seen Fei Ni?

Women and children rest first...

Fei Ni!

Has anyone seen Fei Ni?

Fei Ni!

Fei Ni!

Fei Ni!

Fang Muyang!

Fang Muyang!

Fei Ni!

Are you okay?

Where are Mom and Dad?

Over there.

Are you all right?

Dad, Mom, I'm fine.

Thank goodness you're okay.

Where's Fei Ting?

He went with Lin Mei

to her parents' place.

There'll probably be aftershocks.

No one can go back inside now.

When I was in Great Northern Wilderness,

I went through an earthquake. The sky looked just like this.

Before it starts raining,

we need to set up shelters.

Do we still have the lumber Fei Ting brought back?

Over there

by the wall.

Dad, Mom,

tell the neighbors

to find as much oilcloth as they can.

Plastic sheets too.

Gather scrap wood.

Before the aftershocks hit,

go back in quickly and grab the cots,

umbrellas, clothes, blankets, and everything we'll need.

Hurry.

Okay.

I'll go now.

Okay.

Everyone, listen!

Fei Ni.

Stay here.

I'll go upstairs

and get the tools for the shelter.

I'm coming with you.

No.

The next aftershock could hit anytime.

You're safest here.

Wait for me.

Fang Muyang.

Why are you here?

You might not know where things are.

The toolbox is in the cabinet.

Do we have oilcloth?

Under the bed.

Hurry up.

Let's go.

Fei Ni!

Go!

Quick!

Come on, everyone!

Let's get working!

Here, Fei.

Ready?

Lift!

Quick!

Make every second count!

Come on!

Fang Muyang?

What are you doing?

You didn't seem to sleep well in there.

I'm building you your own little room.

No need.

Come down.

Come down and get some sleep.

Coming.

Welcome home.

(Fei Ni's Home) See?

We have a home again.

Yeah.

Your first earthquake.

Were you scared?

I was.

I'm not scared now.

(Fei Ni's Home)

(Comrades of Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory,)

(I am Xu Hongqi, Director of the Factory Office.)

(The epicenter of this earthquake)

(Unity brings greater victories) (was in Beishan City,)

(eight hundred kilometers from Jiangcheng.)

(The situation there is extremely perilous.)

(Advanced Unit) It's our duty to offer aid.

(Under the leadership of the Party and the state,)

(all sectors are actively supporting the disaster area.)

(As decided by the Party committee,)

(Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory's Workshop One)

(and Workshop Three)

will temporarily switch to sewing relief tents.

Though we cannot stand on the front line of quake relief,

the production line

is the front line

we must now defend

with our lives.

(For every extra tent you sew,)

(the people in the disaster area)

(will be spared a little more wind and rain.)

(The more)

(you fulfill the production targets,)

(the sooner the order will be restored there.)

(Every stitch and every thread in your hands)

is our strongest support for the people in the disaster zone.

Maodou, slow down.

Okay.

Bye.

Can't you take the day off?

I'm worried about aftershocks.

All the more reason to go in.

The factory's ordered us

to work overtime on quake-relief supplies.

I'm one of the factory's

Technician Award winners.

I'll pick you up after work.

Okay.

You can stop here.

You barely slept last night.

Go home and get some rest.

I'm fine.

Don't worry about me.

I'm strong as ever.

(Modesty helps one progress. Arrogance makes one fall behind.)

Be careful at work, okay?

If there's an aftershock, run outside.

I know.

Head back.

I'll watch you go.

I'm off.

Okay.

Go on now.

See you tonight.

Alright.

Stay safe.

Got it.

Yang.

Ow...

Easy, easy!

Is this even helping?

Mom.

Don't nitpick.

The clinic's packed.

They can't get to us.

This is

what Fei Ting went home to get.

Dad, your shoulder

probably got strained.

It's fine.

Careful, it's hot.

Oh, now you're the expert?

I set a cow's broken leg before.

A bone injury isn't the same as this.

While it's hot.

Fei Ting, go take care of your work.

Jiangcheng No. 1 Textile Factory must be swamped right now.

I've got things here. Don't worry.

Go on.

Mom,

actually,

He is...

taking the day off.

The Publicity Division can't really help much right now.

All set, Dad.

Yeah.

I'm heading to work.

You're really not...

Mom, have some water.

Fei Ting, come here a second.

Yeah.

What is it?

Remember this.

Do not let my parents find out

you lost the job.

I can't

take their nagging.

All right.

I'll do as you say.

Magnitude 7.5.

That serious?

Yes.

For now,

we still don't know the full situation at the epicenter.

The Central Committee attaches great importance to it.

Orders have already been issued

to spare no effort

to rescue the people and protect their lives and property.

Our newspaper has also received instructions

to send reporters

to the front lines of quake relief for on-site coverage.

The organization

also hopes to turn stories from the relief efforts

into illustrated serials

so that more people

can understand what's happening in the disaster area.

But the newsroom is short-staffed.

I'll go.

The epicenter's dangerous.

Besides, you just got married.

Uncle Fu,

I'm not afraid of danger.

I came back from Great Northern Wilderness.

I know how to survive.

I can do carpentry. I can build shelters.

I might even help with rescue work.

To be honest,

I've thought about it for a while.

In your training class,

you're the only one with that kind of capability.

Go home.

Let your family know.

Pack lightly.

The necessary supplies

have already been prepared.

In one hour,

we leave from the office.

That soon?

Is there a problem?

♪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♪