Original subtitles

=Hold a Court Now=

=Episode 21=

Since the marriage has irretrievably broken down,

let's move on

to the division of assets.

Counsel for the defendant.

(Authorized Representative) There is an income gap between them.

(Plaintiff) However,

given the long duration of the marriage,

we propose that my client retains all stocks and liabilities.

All cash assets,

including bank deposits and investments,

should be split fifty-fifty.

As for the six real estate properties, they should be divided

equally based on current value.

Plaintiff?

I don't agree.

I want half the shares

in both Aimei and Ronggang.

As for those smaller ones

and little ventures,

I'm not interested.

Authorized Representative for the defendant.

We oppose an equal split of the equity.

Considering that my client

has made immense contributions to the firm...

Did you hear that?

I gave everything to that company.

I'm the one who actually runs it!

You don't want a single small company,

but you want half of the big ones?

Those are publicly traded companies.

Do you even understand them?

Why should you care?

I'll have the money.

I can hire consultants

to come and work for me!

Work for you?

(Courtroom 5, Camera 1)

Do you have any idea

how the modern economy works?

Do you know what the stock market is?

Mind your own business!

The stock market isn't a supermarket!

- Do you even have a trading account? - Silence! That's enough.

Go back and look after the kids.

What business is it of yours?

Watch your tones, both of you.

Control yourself.

Please, control yourself.

Fine.

You're not budging on the shares.

So, what exactly are you willing to give me?

Counsel for the defendant.

The art gallery in the Economic Development Zone.

An art gallery?

How much is the rent on that place?

And what about the maintenance and repairs?

(Art Gallery, EDZ, Tianhai City) I don't even know what they sell there.

They could be selling fakes.

I'm clueless about that.

You can always hire experts.

Oh, so now you're okay with me hiring experts?

Think about that gallery.

Leasing agents, restoration experts,

appraisers, auctioneers...

Never mind the fees.

That whole expert team

is just a racket for scammers.

What?

Didn't think I'd see through it?

You want me to sink

(Estimated annual revenue: 1.2 million) my entire wealth into that pit.

The gallery's annual revenue

is actually quite substantial.

Forget it.

She can take it or leave it.

Ren Haiping.

We were married for years.

This isn't just about the money for me.

Tell you what.

You can keep the gallery,

the equity, and the shares.

You can keep those.

But the rest of the real estate

shall be mine.

I can't give you the manor

in Junxiang Villa, Hainan.

Mr. Zhang gave me a major discount on that place.

(Proof of Transaction Details) We agreed that house

would be for my retirement

and Mr. Zhang's.

Fine, then.

But considering its market value...

Enough.

For the sake of our years together, and since you have

custody of our three children,

whom you still have

to provide for,

you can have the rest.

Authorized Representative for the defendant.

What exactly does the rest entail?

A whole row of shops in Qingcheng District.

Two luxury apartments.

Three villas.

And a five-million-dollar deposit.

With an annual interest rate of 3.8 percent.

It has been three years.

The interest alone is over five hundred thousand.

I have truly been

more than fair with you.

(People's Court)

Tell Ms. Lou when you get back.

Since she was the one who introduced us,

I will definitely help her

introduce her to Mr. Wang.

Thank you for your appreciation of her and the firm.

You are very welcome.

How are you getting home?

I called for a ride, but it is not here yet.

Do not worry about that.

I will give you a ride. Jump in.

I went through the files you sent over.

Everything looks good for the most part.

However,

regarding the market section,

you should double-check that with Wu.

What is that?

It is settled.

Everything was handled perfectly.

The lawyer was very efficient.

Start the meeting.

I am on my way back right now.

I will be there soon.

All right.

Goodbye.

Ms. Qin.

How long have you been with Ronghe Law Firm?

Not very long.

I used to work for a firm

that focused on cases for the Family Court.

So you have only just joined?

It sounds like you are really carving out a niche for yourself.

What exactly does the Family Court handle?

Is it just helping people with divorce cases?

Like, who gets the kids or how they're cared for?

Besides divorces, there's also asset division,

alimony, and inheritance.

Does inheritance fall under the Family Court, too?

I think court fees

for inheritance cases

depend on the value of the claim.

Is that right?

Yes.

The court sets its fees

based on the claim's standard value.

As for law firms,

each has its own set of standards.

Ms. Qin.

I've got an idea

that I'd like to discuss with you.

I'm listening.

I'll provide the funding

to help you open your own law firm.

Don't worry about finding clients. I'll handle that.

And I can promise you

that every case will be worth at least ten million.

If you charge two hundred thousand per case,

and you do ten cases a year,

just do the math on what you'd earn.

If ten cases aren't enough,

then make it twenty.

As long as you're up for it, you can take them on.

How's your English?

Ever handled international litigation?

Asset division cases

can be long or short.

If things go smoothly,

it might be settled very quickly.

But if they don't,

it's possible they won't end for years.

But Ronghe is a major firm.

I'm talking about working with you personally.

What is it?

Are you worried I'm testing you for your boss?

There's really no need for that.

The truth is, I'm still quite young

and I lack the experience.

I don't think this role is a good fit for me.

That won't stop you from working at Ronghe.

You can manage both at once.

We'll run the business

as a consulting firm.

I'll provide the capital,

and you provide the talent.

How about it?

We're here?

Ms. Qin, this is my stop.

I've got a meeting upstairs.

He'll drive you back to Ronghe Law Firm.

Thank you.

Ms. Qin.

I'll be waiting for your word.

Excuse me,

could you pull over for a second?

Mr. Ren.

Mr. Ren.

I'm sorry.

I gave it some more thought just now.

I really value the chance to learn at Ronghe Law Firm.

I need to stay there for a few more years.

But I'm truly grateful

for your confidence in me.

I just don't think

I'm ready to run a law firm

on my own yet.

I understand.

Come find me

whenever you're ready.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

Judge Shen.

I've been wanting to try this place forever.

Everyone's been raving about it.

It's just

around that corner.

I already checked the menu.

Watch it. Slow down.

I'll order us some great stuff.

Xianghui,

let's eat at that one.

Wait, I already made a reservation over there.

Change it.

That place is better.

Which one do you like?

Out of these...

This one.

Send me this one.

Okay.

This looks so silly.

Look at this.

He's toast.

He'll be calling me "Boss" all semester.

Really?

There's more. Check out these nice ones.

Let's see what your sister ordered.

Taro mochi or mango cheese tea.

Which one do you want?

I want both.

You little rascal.

You're not leaving any for me?

Pick one. Just one.

I want them both.

Fine.

What about mine?

Just let me have a sip later.

Did you get me anything?

I forgot.

Let's take a photo.

Come on.

- Thank you. - Enjoy your food.

One, two, three.

Have a look.

Is it good?

This shot looks good.

(As it turns out,)

(a single fork in the road)

(was enough to trap two families and three generations)

(in a whirlpool of love and hate)

(for decades.)

(Behind all that chaos,)

(maybe they were missing)

(a chance to clear up a misunderstanding.)

(When all the rights and wrongs)

(finally settle in court,)

(the real wounds are still far from healing.)

(The law can hand down a fair verdict,)

(but it can't pay back stolen time.)

(It can't mend the hearts torn apart)

(by the bonds of blood and upbringing.)

(That's when you understand)

(why the purpose of mediation.)

(It's sometimes more important than a final ruling.)

(A judge's responsibility)

(might just be to search through these emotional ruins,)

(looking down to carefully guard that tiny spark)

(of humanity before it's gone.)

(Can we provide impartial justice without being cold)

(while also finding a home)

(for those broken ties?)

(One that's flawed but still full of warmth?)

Eat up, Judge Shen.

The gloves are right there.

It's pretty good.

Good.

Ms. Qin.

It's been a while.

What've you been up to lately?

I've got a new job.

It should be at some top-tier law firm.

You're practically glowing.

Still as sweet as ever, I see.

We've got plenty of new items.

Want to give them a try?

No, thank you.

I'll stick with the usual. A coffee...

With double sugar and double cream.

Look at how smart I am.

I'm just waiting for you to get famous,

so the press'll come interview me.

Then I guess I'd better work harder.

You're almost there.

I remember you saying

that when you finally made it big,

you'd order every single dessert

we had.

You'd have yourself a real feast.

Today, most of our treats are ten percent off.

Want to try some?

Were you eavesdropping on me?

Tell you what.

Whatever's ten percent off,

I'll take two of everything.

For real?

I'm just kidding.

Well, I'm not.

I'll take them back for my colleagues.

All right.

Give me a second and I'll pack them up.

(Busy?)

(Come out for a coffee.)

(I could probably slack off for a bit.)

(But your firm is way too far from me.)

(In the time it'd take to get there.)

(I could've finished an autopsy report.)

(Actually, it's very close.)

(It's right across from the court.)

(Wait for me. I'll be right there.)

(Okay.)

Judge Shen?

It really is you! What a coincidence.

I brought Guo out to play,

and I thought it looked like you.

It's a small world.

There he is.

Mrs. Liu.

Why don't we sit down and talk?

Is this a good time?

Of course.

So, is Xiaosheng

willing to come home with you yet?

Not yet.

There was a debate at school today,

and parents were allowed to watch.

The other family said they were busy and couldn't make it.

Guo reached out to us,

and Qiao took some time off work.

We came here to be his cheerleaders.

Have the two of you

been seeing each other since then?

He was pretty resistant at first.

But then, he added Qiao on WeChat.

They're siblings, after all.

The more they chat, the closer they get.

In this past month,

we've actually met up quite a lot.

Today

was the first time he brought us to his school.

He introduced us to his classmates.

"This is my grandma and my sister."

Oh, I'm sorry.

That's wonderful news.

The tofu is ready.

Smells good, doesn't it?

It looks delicious.

I really have to thank you for this.

I'm just glad I could help.

As long as both sides give a little,

there's room for a compromise.

Anyway,

I'm sure time will tell.

I'm curious.

What do you look like when you're feeling smug?

Sorry, I'm late.

My god, that's a lot of cake.

Are these all for me?

It's to thank you for taking care of me.

This isn't nearly enough.

I should've prepared a real feast for you.

These are all your favorites.

Two of each.

I guess it was worth it.

Okay, fess up.

Why'd you suddenly think of coming here?

I...

I happened to have a case nearby,

so I stopped in.

Give me a break.

Have you ever heard the saying?

Success is no fun if you're hiding it.

You didn't come all this way just for cake.

Who are you waiting for?

What are you talking about?

What?

You aren't eating?

I...

I'm not really used to it.

When I look at these pretty little cakes,

they look like

dreamy little bubbles.

Little bubbles?

Look.

We used to stress over rent,

finding a hot meal,

and my grandma's medical bills.

I was constantly anxious.

I had so many problems to deal with.

Now that everything is settled,

it just feels

surreal.

It's as if

there are these dreamy little bubbles.

I'm just afraid that if I'm not careful,

they'll all burst.

I'm worried that with one wrong move,

I'll pop them.

So what if they pop?

Let them burst.

Out with the old and in with the new.

Besides,

it's about time you blew a new bubble.

Have a little ambition, will you?

What new bubble?

Blow a bigger and rounder one.

Can't we set a new goal for once?

Find a new one.

Then you can hire me to be your assistant.

You're a forensic doctor. Why would I hire you?

Also, what kind of trouble would I be in

to need you to get rid of the evidence?

Pouring water to cool down the money counter.

Still feeling melancholy?

Is it because of

that pink,

dreamy love bubble?

That's so corny.

That's all in the past.

It's Crazy Thursday today.

Desserts are on sale.

Do you want me to bring anything back?

Le?

Hold on.

Hi.

Can you write this down for me?

A tiramisu for Ms. Shu.

Does Judge Shen need anything?

Okay.

For you,

the additive-free low-sugar sponge cake.

What about Aixi?

Does she just want the avocado yogurt?

Got it. Thirty percent sugar.

How about Xianghui?

You got it.

(I haven't seen him in ages.)

(I wonder if everything's going okay.)

That pink little love bubble

that'll never burst.

♪All the little things♪

♪Between you and me♪

♪Woven into our lives♪

♪The building blocks of life♪

♪Shape the sky above us♪

♪Are you doing alright?♪

♪What are you struggling for?♪

♪Some questions weigh like mountains♪

It's meant for the vomiting.

Let me try some.

♪How do we piece life back together?♪

♪So hate can fade and love feels new again♪

Delicious, right?

♪Reclaim the barren parts of life♪

(Case closed)

♪Let me be the wind at dawn♪

(Report for duty)

♪Blowing away all the pain♪

Shen Xiezhi.

Let's date.

I mean,

let's be together.

But we still haven't bridged

that gap between us.

I might head to the High Court,

and you're going to a top-tier law firm.

(I heard a judge was seconded to Beijing and you were the backup pick.)

The selection results are out.

I got the position.

♪Where fairness stands♪

(Report for duty)

♪Within every heart♪

Come in.

You should eat first.

I'll just email you the file later.

No need. It's fine.

Come here and tell me about it.

Regarding the division of assets,

Mr. Ren and Ms. Bai made a decision.

The court used a summary procedure to wrap it up.

Mr. Ren was very pleased with the outcome.

Nicely done.

Right.

Mr. Ren said he's willing

to introduce you to Mr. Wang.

Are you sure?

That's fantastic.

I was planning to go dig through Mr. Wang's trash this afternoon.

You're coming with me next time.

This counts as a win for you.

Thank you, Ms. Lou.

Something else?

Actually, Mr. Ren mentioned today

that he'd fund a new company for me.

Then I should warn you.

If he offers you money to start a firm,

you have to turn him down.

I already did.

I've only just joined Ronghe Law Firm,

so I want to stay and learn for a few years.

I've heard that Mr. Ren is moving

a massive amount of assets overseas.

If you get caught up in that,

it could destroy your professional future.

So you noticed it, too?

That's what I wanted to tell you.

Because of all that movement,

I suspect he and Ms. Bai are having a sham divorce.

Do you have any proof?

It's just a hunch.

But I think that independent

director compensation case spooks him.

He's getting ahead of it.

He's transferring everything to his wife

before he's targeted.

It looks like he's keeping

all the valuable for himself.

Like the physical businesses and the company equity.

But in reality,

the real wealth is the property in Tianhai City

and the cash in the bank.

If the company implodes,

the fallout'll be catastrophic.

This is the only piece

of real estate he kept.

So you're saying

it's all just an act?

The uglier it gets,

the more convincing it looks.

If things go south

for Mr. Ren later,

he won't be accused

of a fraudulent transfer of assets.

He's a brilliant economist.

I don't believe for a second

that he'd just hand over all his

cold, hard cash to his wife in a divorce.

It's all speculation.

Mr. Ren is fine for now.

If he wants a divorce

and wants to give his wife assets,

even a judge can't touch that.

But once the company fails,

the creditors'll be

left holding the bag.

That's no longer a lawyer's concern.

I know.

But I've still got a bad feeling about this.

Because during the hearing,

a lot of his decisions

didn't match what we'd discussed.

Plus, if this gets out of hand,

the public backlash

could hit Ronghe Law Firm, too.

I'm glad you're looking at the bigger picture.

Qin Rui,

you handled divorces at your old storefront,

and you're handling them here.

It's the same thing.

Same court appearances,

same asset divisions,

and applying the same laws.

So why are the stakes

and the legal fees so different?

When the amount at stake

reaches a certain scale,

the people, the interests,

the risks, and the tactics involved

all go up with it.

If you're skilled enough

to maximize a client's interests

while spotting every risk,

resisting temptation,

and knowing how to react,

then you've earned that paycheck.

Think of your old cases

as regular hunting.

Now, you're hunting in a minefield.

You can't lose the prey,

but you've also got to stay alive.

I understand.

What's wrong?

What's happened, my lady?

Talk to me. What is it?

I'm done for.

I'm done. It's over. It's totally over.

Just now,

I wanted to use the air freshener,

but I grabbed the wrong one.

I used the bug spray by mistake.

What do I do?

The doctor already said the baby

wasn't developing well during the checkup.

This is going to make it even worse.

Should we go to the hospital?

Let's go. Right now. Come on.

Okay.

What happened, Le?

What's going on?

Mom,

I'm so sorry.

I just...

I accidentally

inhaled some bug spray.

It's definitely going to hurt the baby.

Do you feel sick right now?

Yes, I feel sick!

Everything feels wrong.

Let's go.

I'm dizzy, too.

Everything hurts.

Bug spray? It's fine.

Mom!

Do you really think

I am that irresponsible?

Ever since you got pregnant,

I've swapped out all our supplies

for baby-safe alternatives.

I made that myself.

This spray

is white vinegar and soap water.

It's just for the bugs.

It's fine. It's not toxic at all.

That gave me such a scare.

Looking at how

panicked Le was just now,

it seems like

she really does care about this baby.

Le.

You're definitely

going to be

the best mother in the world.

It looks like

our family's only heir

finally has an official status.

Shu Jing, breakfast is ready.

I've steamed those buns

you were craving yesterday.

I have to get going early today.

I'm running late.

But the kid isn't finished eating yet.

Just eat on the way.

Let's go.

You...

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Here, have some water.

Jing...

Jing...

How long did your morning sickness last?

Fei didn't put me through too much.

It only lasted about a month.

I have a friend who was sick

until she gave birth.

Come on, don't scare me.

I'm not. I'm being serious.

You know what?

I had quite a scare this morning.

What happened?

I thought I had accidentally inhaled

some bug spray.

I was terrified.

But because of that incident,

I realized

that I actually do care about this baby.

I really want to have him.

Are you sure about this?

Xiao Bing must be over the moon.

He's absolutely thrilled.

(Courtroom 3)

(Court in Progress)

(Family Court) Why would I want black grout

on my pristine white floor tiles?

Doesn't it just look filthy?

Even if they're white now,

they'll get dirty after a few years of wet mopping anyway.

Pure black would look much better.

Look, young man.

Let's not keep bickering

over such a minor detail.

Is it really worth fighting

over something like grout?

It's not about the grout for me.

It's about his attitude.

When I brought it up,

he started catching an attitude!

How was I catching an attitude?

What dirty looks?

All I said was that I'm busy.

Besides, it's less than a hundred yuan.

It's already been delivered.

We should just make do with it.

This is a problem

that could be fixed with a few clicks.

If you want me to settle for this,

what else do you

expect me to make do with later?

You're being unreasonable.

This is ridiculous.

How am I being unreasonable?

Let me ask you something.

How many apartments

in Tianhai City can you afford in a lifetime?

Maybe if we're lucky, we'll upgrade in twenty years.

But there's a good chance we're stuck here.

So why should I have to settle?

All right, all right.

Let's all take a second to calm down.

It's perfectly normal for newlyweds

to disagree

while renovating their home.

This doesn't count as being unreasonable.

But Plaintiff,

there's a question here.

I'm not sure if you've really weighed it yet.

A short, sharp pain is better than a long, dull ache.

So let's assume

the short pain is truly brief

and the long pain is truly eternal.

Even then, have you considered

the actual intensity of that pain?

In medicine, pain is ranked on a scale of one to ten.

What if

the short pain is a level ten,

and it lasts for ten years?

And the long pain is a level three,

but it lasts for twenty?

Which would you choose?

Let me explain this to you.

Level three pain is like

the sensation of clapping your hands.

But level nine pain?

That's the feeling of a third-degree burn.

Your dermis and epidermis are completely destroyed.

It might even burn right through to your muscle and bone.

And then what?

How do you know

that divorce is a short pain?

That a breakup is a short pain?

Even if it is,

have you thought about

how agonizing it'll be?

You're ripping a relationship

completely out of someone's soul.

How do you even rank that level of pain?

In the beginning,

you might think

the wound will slowly heal with time.

But you have no idea.

A wound like that grows inward.

It corrodes every cell in your body.

It tears through every vein.

It ties every nerve into knots.

Maybe you'll never meet

anyone like her again.

Someone who can make your heart skip a beat.

Someone like her,

who just smiles at you like that.

And whenever anyone brings her up,

you'll find yourself asking,

"Why did I choose this?"

(Heartbreak, pain, corrosion)

My apologies.

That analogy just now

might've been a bit inaccurate.

If anything I said felt inappropriate,

please feel free to correct me.

Right.

Let's get back to

this issue with the grout.

Experts have pointed out...

Judge, you can stop right there.

I understand everything now.

I don't want a divorce.

Really?

Yes.

Thank you.

Whether the pain is long or short doesn't matter.

The only thing that matters

is that it still hurts.

Instead of enduring that pain,

I'd rather just cherish the person in front of me.

Honey,

this was all my fault.

I didn't respect your feelings.

I'm so sorry.

Okay.

In that case,

let's step out and prepare a mediation agreement.

Then, you can sign it.

Sounds good.

Has he always been a judge?

Was he a doctor or something?

How does he know so much?

He's clearly done his research on pain.

Is he a former anesthesiologist?

(Heartbreak. Pain. Corrosion. Nerves.)

Le!

You startled me.

Hey, look at this.

Le's suddenly into a healthy lifestyle.

She isn't even drinking cold water.

And flat shoes!

She's actually wearing flats.

Our fierce office legend

has turned into a proper lady.

Le, did someone put a spell on you?

- What's the deal? - Hey, Le.

What are you taking?

Vitamin E.

Wait, isn't that for preventing miscarriages?

No, it's not.

My grandpa has Parkinson's,

and he takes this medicine.

He says it's for cardiovascular health.

So, here's a thought.

Scenario one,

Le has early-onset Parkinson's.

Scenario two,

Le is pregnant.

Which one do you guys think it is?

Definitely scenario one.

I'm going with one too.

I'll take scenario two.

I'll vote for one as well.

You, too?

Unbelievable. You're always chiming in.

Don't start making fun of me.

Can't I just take

a simple vitamin supplement?

You rub Vitamin E on your dry hands, don't you?

Do I go around saying you're sick

and using heart meds as a topical cream?

Seriously.

It's just that you've changed so much lately.

- Exactly. - Totally.

You're a different person, Le.

You can't blame us for letting

our imaginations run wild.

Right?

I agree. You've been acting a bit forced lately.

Are you hiding something from me?

Jing is calling for you.

(Court in Session) Time is a cruel blade.

I'm getting old.

I've lost the support of my family.

My husband hates everything I do,

and even my kids won't take my side.

You've been a couple for decades.

It's normal to have differences and conflicts.

Why do you

only see things through such a negative lens?

Besides, the defendant

is making a real effort to talk to you.

I don't entirely agree

with what you said.

Based on my experience,

I feel that

time is often more like a chisel.

(Office. Meeting Room. Locker Room.)

Hey.

What's up?

Have Hu cover for you tonight.

Let's go out for dinner.

What about Fei?

Don't worry.

I've got it all sorted out.

We're going to that place we've been meaning to try forever.

Well,

all right then.

Tell you what.

I'll come pick you up in a bit.

Why on earth

did we have to come all the way out here?

If you didn't want to stay home,

we could've just gone to the mutton shop.

I could have had Hu pick things up,

and we could've had a fresh meal there.

Most importantly,

I wouldn't have been late to pick up Fei from school.

How long has it been

since we last ate out?

Can't you just be romantic for once?

I've already left Fei with Le.

Stop worrying.

If you ask me,

this isn't romance.

It's just a waste of money.

By the way,

don't keep bothering Le.

She's got her own life to lead.

Le really loves Fei.

And Fei gets along with her just fine.

Stop stressing and just eat your dinner.

This meat is good.

You can tell

it's top-quality mutton.

Here.

Try some. It's really tasty.

Do you remember

when we first started dating?

Whenever we worked late,

we'd always go to that pizza place

right outside the court.

The pizza looked exactly like this one.

I remember that shop owner

so clearly.

He knew you worked in the Family Court,

so he'd specifically ask you for advice.

He wanted to know how to get his inheritance quickly,

or how to keep it all for himself.

What's going on in his head anyway?

I remember that.

Back then,

we were just waiting for you, the judge of the criminal division.

I remember that day.

The two of us were quite a team.

We played off each other

and gave that owner a piece of our minds.

Here is to a great partnership.

It's amazing how fast time goes.

In the blink of an eye,

so many years have passed.

Fei is already so grown up.

She really is.

If it hadn't been for that incident with Tong,

who knows?

You might've been a Chief Judge by now.

Tell you what.

When I get back,

I'm going to study exactly how

this dish is made.

I'll add it as a new signature dish

at our mutton soup shop.

Then, today won't have been a total waste.

To be honest,

I think it would be fine

if you let Hu and the others manage the shop.

Would you consider going for that interview again?

I'm not going.

I think things are great as they are.

I can earn a living

and still look after Fei.

How exactly are you looking after her?

You just pick her up from school and bring her to the shop.

You're so busy in the kitchen

that you don't even know where she's wandered off to.

Sure.

You always know where she is

with all your GPS tracking and surveillance cameras.

But do you actually know what she likes?

Do you know what she's afraid of?

She's still little.

She shouldn't be left alone.

That's why I think this is for the best.

I spend my days at the mutton soup shop,

staying close to Fei.

Living the simple things in life.

It's perfect.

How can you call this perfect?

Is this really enough for you?

Is this the extent of your ambition?

What's wrong with my ambition?

You're not happy?

What are you going to do, Chief Judge Shu?

Are you going to enforce a court order on me?

You think you're being funny, don't you?

Look at what you've turned into.

I honestly can't talk to you anymore.

All you care about is that pathetic mutton soup shop.

Do you even want to stay together?

Why wouldn't it work because of the shop?

If you're done with us, then just say so.

What's that supposed to mean?

It doesn't mean anything.

You're the one who said

we can't do this anymore.

So let's just stop.

Let's go our separate ways.

I'm going to pick up Fei.

She won't sleep well in a strange bed.

Oh, you're awake?

Come over here and have some breakfast.

Grandma sent these biscuits.

I made them with lard and preserved greens. They're great.

What time is it?

(Meeting Minutes, Copy) Shouldn't you be on the train by now?

(Client List)

I woke up too early. I'm going back to sleep.

It's seven o'clock.

I only got up

to enjoy a nice breakfast.

Come and have some, too.

♪All the little things between you and me♪

♪Woven into our lives♪

♪The building blocks of life♪

♪Shape the sky above us♪

♪Are you doing alright?♪

♪What are you struggling for?♪

♪Some questions weigh like mountains♪

♪How do we piece life back together?♪

♪So hate can fade and love feels new again♪

♪Reclaim the barren parts of life♪

♪Walking this road together, still hoping♪

♪Let me be the wind at dawn♪

♪Blowing away all the pain♪

♪Let me be the balance that holds the weight♪

♪Where fairness stands♪

♪Within every heart♪

♪So many voices calling♪

♪Struggling, lost, waiting for an answer♪

♪Light up the lamps♪

♪To answer those voices♪

♪You deserve to be happy♪

♪Loud and clear♪

♪All the little things♪

♪Woven into our lives♪

♪The building blocks of life♪

♪Shape the sky above us♪

♪Are you doing alright?♪

♪What are you struggling for?♪

♪Some questions♪

♪Weigh like mountains♪

♪Let me be the wind at dawn♪

♪Blowing away all the pain♪

♪Let me be the balance that holds the weight♪

♪Where fairness stands♪

♪Within the law♪

♪And within every heart♪