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Don't curse me.

Yesterday, I received a handwritten love letter.

In this society

where people are communicating through texts,

I still received a handwritten love letter.

Handwritten.

How precious and sincere.

As long as you still feel precious and sincere after you have broken up.

To keep this preciousness and sincerity,

I turned her down.

You actually turned her down.

Was it because she's ugly?

She isn't.

Then you don't like her?

I wouldn't say that.

We're just not compatible.

What's going on?

Did you and He Fanxing switch souls or something?

He Fanxing has just started to become like you,

while you are now making prudent choices?

What do you mean by that?

I have my principles.

I know you too well.

You have principles, yet no limits.

The girl was even willing to write you a love letter.

This isn't a simple matter.

You will let your guard down soon.

But we really are not compatible.

Unless she is a relative or already taken,

which part of her isn't compatible?

She's too young.

Do you actually consider age?

What about your sister's ex?

The favor you asked for has been settled.

Don't forget what you promised me.

-Thank you, Meiyin. -Okay.

-I'm hanging up now. -Bye.

Bye.

How is it?

Does it smell nice?

What's that smell?

Hello, He Fanxing?

Where are you?

Right.

My throat is not feeling well.

Yes, right. All right.

I'll take a bath first.

I'll be waiting.

The flowers are here.

-Caiwei? -Hey.

Come on, Yueyue.

Luming, do you remember me? I'm Du Yue.

-Luming, I'll brew the tea. -Yes?

Go and talk to Yueyue.

Why didn't you tell me that you were coming?

You even brought someone with you.

Would you have let me in if I told you?

You said you have someone in mind.

Then why haven't you courted and introduced her to me?

She really exists and she is with me now.

We have a date today.

Really?

What a coincidence.

You have been courting her for so long.

You finally got her now that I'm here.

Aren't I your lucky star?

Stop it.

All right, take your phone out.

Call someone to help you.

At least find someone believable, then perhaps we'll leave.

Caiwei, listen to me...

I know.

You think I'm overbearing.

But what can I do?

Our parents died early.

Your sister has to be your mom.

If I don't help,

Mom and Dad will scold me in my dreams!

Calm down, Caiwei!

We have a guest!

I knew you were a girl with a big heart.

Here, have some tea.

Thank you.

Luming, do you remember?

Yueyue is your brother-in-law's cousin.

Yueyue just came back from England.

You should meet more and take care of each other.

I heard that she's a scholar.

What did you mean?

Don't you remember?

You held Yueyue at my wedding.

You wouldn't even let her go.

Really? I must have forgotten.

You were about three years old.

How could you possibly remember?

Your cousin really liked you.

Yes, I took care of many babies.

I took care of Su Li, Qingqing and Xiaoke.

My brother-in-law has lots of siblings with kids.

When the adults were busy, I took care of the kids.

Yes, but at that time,

Yueyue said,

"When I grow up, I'll marry Luming."

He is a man of such good caliber.

There must be plenty of girls who like him.

You're right.

The queue stretches from east to west.

That's why I have chosen the best out of all.

Does Luming have a girlfriend?

He...

What a coincidence.

She's coming today. You'll see her soon.

Right, he says that every time.

You know what, Yueyue?

Nowadays, people will use any method

just to avoid blind dates.

My sister, my own sister.

Forget it then.

My girlfriend is beautiful and elegant.

She's like a diamond in the rough.

I'm lucky to have found her.

Why don't you tend to Yueyue?

I'll whip up some dishes.

Stay for lunch.

I'll help you, Luming.

It's okay, you're a guest.

Can you cook?

I always cooked when I was in England. I can make home-cooked dishes.

I have never tried Yueyue's cooking.

Why don't you show us your skills?

Sure.

Go ahead!

Come and give me a hand then.

Left or right hand?

You were still in the womb when I started telling lies.

Do you think you have a chance against me?

Do you know what this is in English?

What is this called again?

Really?

You're so funny.

-This steak... -Do you like it?

-Yes. -I'll grab an apron for you.

Okay.

Coming!

Fruits.

My sister is here.

Your biological sister?

That's right, my sister.

She brought her husband's cousin.

She won't even spare her relatives now.

You have to help me. Don't abandon me.

How do I help you?

Should I pretend to be your girlfriend?

What do you mean by pretend?

You are my girlfriend!

Yes, right.

Calm down.

You're meeting my family, but don't worry.

She is very nice.

Why am I meeting your family? It's too fast.

Yes, it's definitely unexpected.

But it's not unreasonable.

Take a deep breath.

-I need some air. -Hey!

Calm down.

Then why don't you pretend to be my girlfriend?

Just pretend and help me out.

I don't know how your mind works.

We have to be flexible!

Look at me, you can do it.

-You can do it. -Luming?

Why aren't you coming in?

Is your girlfriend here?

Yes! I'm coming!

Hey!

Caiwei, let me make the introduction.

This is my girlfriend, He Fanxing.

This is my sister, Ye Caiwei.

Nice to meet you.

I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't get you anything.

You don't have to.

Take a seat.

Is black tea okay?

Yes, thank you.

This is Du Yue, my brother-in-law's cousin.

You're a guest, you don't have to do this. Please have a seat.

It's fine. Those who are capable should do more.

Lunch will be ready after one more dish.

-Okay. -Thank you.

Come and sit.

-Please take a seat. -Come.

He, I didn't know that Luming had a girlfriend.

He just told me right before you arrived.

When did you two get together?

Not too long ago, just last week.

I see.

Luming told me he has been courting you for quite some time.

Yes, but I didn't know he was courting me.

I courted her in a very modest way.

How old are you, He?

Are you from here? How many are there in your family?

I'm 32 years old.

I am a local.

There are four people in my family.

Me, my parents, and a single younger brother.

They're twins.

I see.

You have such good genes!

Twins, how nice.

So you're five years younger than Luming.

That is fitting.

You're not that young anymore.

When are you two getting married?

Married?

We haven't reached that stage yet.

Yes, you have to develop romance slowly.

But you still have to plan your wedding first.

It takes a long time to prepare.

Buying, renovating and furnishing a new house takes half a year.

The wedding preparation takes half a year too.

It will take a year in total.

Caiwei.

This is your first time meeting each other.

What are you talking about?

Now that we have met, we need to hurry up.

He, I'm planning to visit your family soon.

I need to ask your parents' opinions.

I don't know how many betrothal gifts I should prepare.

Are there any traditions I should know of?

Caiwei.

Change the topic.

Let's talk about your honeymoon then.

How does that sound?

I'm sorry, Luming. I interrupted your date.

I should be the one to apologize instead.

You were a guest, but you had to cook for us.

I'll take you out to a meal next time.

Okay, hurry up and get inside.

Are you sure you don't want me to send you off?

Isn't your girlfriend waiting for you inside?

She really is my girlfriend.

I believe you! Of course, I do.

You would never lie to me.

All right, Caiwei.

-It's getting late, let's go. -Okay.

Bye, Luming.

Bye.

Let me do it.

It's fine, I'm almost done.

All clean.

Are you mad?

Don't overthink this.

My sister was getting at me, not you.

She thought I was lying again, so she brought a blind date over.

I hope you're not mad.

I'm not mad.

I'm just not prepared for such situations.

I didn't know what to do.

But you did great.

We just started dating.

This is purely a one-off accident.

Really.

Are you really not mad?

You're really inexperienced.

Your boyfriend had a blind date.

You should be mad, so that I can console you.

It's not your fault.

That's correct, but...

Your boyfriend had a blind date.

You have the right to get angry.

If it's someone you like,

you might not get mad.

But you would be jealous.

So were you jealous?

No.

Didn't you say so?

We have only been together for a few days.

Yes.

Let's take it slow.

Don't be too enchanted by me.

Right, didn't you catch a cold?

You...

You should take your medicine now.

Well...

Where's your medicine?

-Let me help you. -I'll get it.

Look out!

I forgot my phone.

Please continue.

Miss, please.

We've waited for the whole day.

Maybe they've gone somewhere else.

Let's wait for another half an hour.

We'll leave if we don't see them.

Even my phone battery is dead.

Don't leave, Kou!

Listen!

Let me go!

Don't cry.

My heart hurts when I see you cry.

Don't be heartbroken.

Didn't we promise each other?

Once we pass those doors,

we'll only be friends.

Were you spying on me?

Do we even need to?

With your brains, you were lovey-dovey on Weibo

and even tagged the hotel.

KOUKOU123, LOVE YOU

Come at me all you want!

Kou is innocent.

I was the one who courted her.

No, it's my fault.

I knew he had a wife, but I couldn't help it.

I couldn't control myself.

Kou.

Can you stop being so kind?

Why aren't you angry at me?

How can I be angry at you?

You never lied to me.

You said you won't divorce your wife.

It's my fault.

I fell for a married man.

Stop!

What are you spewing in front of us?

Are you two looking for a fight?

What a bunch of shameless idiots.

Tell us. How will you fix this?

I came here to break up with Kou.

We will never meet again.

I won't dance anymore.

I'll work hard to feed the family.

You know that I'm having my second child.

I'll be responsible and take care of my family.

So you have suffered.

Your wife and child took away your freedom, right?

He Canyang.

Can't we have a proper conversation here?

Have you ever seen a person doing that with an animal?

Does the animal even understand?

I know that you look down on me.

All of you do.

You're just Xiaoyu's friends.

You guys think that I don't care about my family.

In your eyes, I am nothing.

But I am working hard to feed my family.

I bring back all my money home.

But no matter how hard I try, it is never enough.

Then did we force you to have an affair?

It's none of your business!

-He Canyang! -Don't hit him!

Stop it!

If he is hurt, how will he explain to Xiaoyu?

-Didn't you hear what the jerk said? -I did.

He never mentioned Xiaoyu since we came in.

Shen Fanfan.

If you still care for your family after getting caught,

shouldn't you beg us not to tell Xiaoyu?

But what have you been saying all this while?

You have been protecting your lover

and complaining about how you're suffering!

I...

-I just-- -You just don't think about others!

You only think about yourself!

If you had never met Xiaoyu,

would you have become a professional dancer?

You can only coax and deceive these young and innocent girls in class!

We're not professional dancers.

We just love dancing.

Should we be looked down upon for that?

Young lady, your line of thinking is really something.

The fact that you're being looked down on has nothing to do with being dancers.

It is because you seduced a married man!

We won't hit you, Shen Fanfan.

That's because we obey the law.

It's not because of what you did is respectable.

Do you understand?

Professor Song, I was wrong.

But I really suffer when I get home.

I can't bear Xiaoyu's glares.

It's like she is always forcing me to grow up.

It's like I can't have my own life after having a child.

I'm really tired.

Right.

Normal people with children can't live their life freely,

but you're free enough.

You play ball and dance on weekends.

You can even have an affair during your business trip.

Who do you think is taking care of the family

for you to have such freedom and time?

Professor Song.

I'm repenting now.

Can you not tell Xiaoyu?

I'll change.

I will never do this again.

I'll be good to Xiaoyu.

I won't tell her.

She's giving birth soon, so she needs to be in a good environment.

Find a suitable time and tell her after the birth and confinement period.

If she forgives you, you'll take care of her.

But if you don't tell her...

I'll tell her for you.

Professor Song, please.

Please don't tell her.

I know I was wrong.

I have broken up with Kou.

I really admit that I was wrong.

What you said was right.

We're Xiaoyu's friends, not yours.

So...

The decision to forgive you lies entirely in Xiaoyu's hands.

Not in yours, since you betrayed your marriage.

Professor Song! Professor--

Enough.

This girl is good.

She didn't even use perfume around you.

It's just that she's a little foolish.

Go on with your date.

See you around.

Take it easy.

It's not your husband who cheated.

Why are you so worked up?

The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

Those who cheat when their wives are pregnant

are the absolute scums!

You're right!

Then why did you stop me from beating him up?

If Xiaoyu doesn't forgive him, we will slap him hard across the face!

Good!

We should hit him hard.

But promise me something.

Don't act like this when you are home later.

Dongyang is going to misunderstand and I'll be slapped to death instead.

Enough already, let's go.

-Promise me. -Yes, just get going!

ENJOY LIFE THOROUGHLY, FILL YOUR GOLDEN CUP WITH WINE

Goodness.

What do you think?

It's well written.

You're still incredible.

I meant the poem.

The poem is even better.

Then why did you praise my calligraphy and not the poem?

Everyone knows that the poem is good.

Of course, my first opinion would be on your calligraphy.

Dad, are you arguing with me?

No praise is needed if it's good.

Who taught you that?

When you were young,

I praised you whenever I had the chance.

I know you're the best.

Dad is the best.

Then is Mom the worst?

Mom is the best too.

But she cares too much about what other people think.

My daughter, let me tell you a secret.

Every time your mom visits your aunt,

your aunt tries to be a matchmaker.

She even berates your mom for not taking care of you two.

Your mom never cared.

It goes in one ear and out the other.

If you and Canyang go to your aunt's house

and she starts to nag,

your mom will definitely jump at her and break all ties.

Back then,

your mom took care of you two like nothing else.

Now that she's old

and getting weaker,

she's anxious and sensitive.

She is not as energetic as she was back then.

After working hard all day,

she goes straight to bed and sleeps all the way until the morning.

She's at that age

where she can no longer follow your footsteps and way of thinking.

Don't despise her.

When you were young,

didn't your mom feed you spoonful by spoonful at every meal

and teach you how to speak?

When you and Canyang made mistakes,

she would teach you two what was right and wrong.

Right?

Has she ever despised both of you and thought that you were frustrating?

So now...

It's your turn to coax her gently.

I never thought

that moms also need to be coaxed

with nice words.

We can see how much she did when she was in front of us.

But how much did she do

when she was behind us?

She did everything for us

with the effort and energy that can hold up the world.

And I

have never thought about all that effort and energy.

Time has left its traces on Mom's face.

She keeps smiling

and smiling,

until her back bends,

her eyesight worsens,

and wrinkles creep on her face.

Over time,

she will become a child.

And over time,

I'll become her mom,

becoming the effort and energy needed in her life.

Mom.

You're back.

-I'll make you something to eat. -No.

It's fine.

You must be tired.

Go and get some rest.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have fought with you.

Silly girl.

I have forgotten about it.

-Dad, Mom, I'm off to work. -All right.

Is Luming picking you up?

Yes, he's already in the neighborhood.

I'm off!

She's just like a child.

That's right.

She had her lipstick on.

Is my face...

What about me?

Are you laughing at me?

You look happy.

What happened?

I have nothing to be unhappy about.

My family is healthy,

I have a job,

and someone is taking me to work.

Then let me add something to your happiness.

I'm treating your colleagues to dinner.

Give me the head count so that I can make a reservation.

Tonight?

Yes.

I promised Cong Xiao I would buy them dinner tonight.

All right.

Hey.

Why do you look reluctant?

I'm not.

We have only been together for a few days.

You're buying my colleagues dinner, and I was forced to meet your sister.

Such a huge leap in a relationship

is a little...

A little...

What are you trying to say?

Who told you to have coffee with your ex and not reply to my text?

It's my fault.

Has your ex-boyfriend resigned yet?

Yes, he handed in his resignation last Friday.

Actually, it's okay if he joins us.

If exes can be friends,

that means there wasn't even an actual relationship after all.

No love or hatred.

It wasn't even etched in one's heart.

After this, we probably won't meet each other again.

It doesn't matter if we continue to be friends or not.

He must have a lot of friends too.

Maybe you can like his posts.

I don't think so.

He's too young

and a little bit narrow-minded.

YUAN SONG LIKES YOUR POST

I miss your mom's cooking. I'll go to your place sometime.

ENTER

Paintings are a path to history.

It's proof of civilization.

Nymph of the Luo River was drawn by Gu Kaizhi,

a famous Eastern Jin poet and artist.

It's based on Cao Zhi's Rhapsody of the Goddess Luo.

In a way, it's like how artists today create illustrations

similar to what is in current magazines and journals.

Gu Kaizhi can be considered as someone who drew ancient fan art.

His courtesy name was Changkang and was nicknamed Hutou.

He was a Han who came from Wuxi.

Gu Kaizhi was extremely talented in poetry, calligraphy,

and painting.

He excelled in drawing portraits, Buddha, animals, and sceneries.

He was known as Master of Three Traits.

-Painting, poetry, love. -You speak when it's our turn.

-You do it. -Just do it.

Sure, if you'll be my girlfriend.

Not bad.

Appreciation of art is the communication of content.

Regardless of the language and method,

an artwork is successful if it leaves an impression.

Not bad! Next group.

Liu Zhanni, Cai Minmin, and Yu Da.

Our fellow classmates introduced famous artworks

from Eastern Jin, Eastern Han, Northern Song,

and the Renaissance.

Our group will be introducing

the modern artist Xu Beihong's artwork, The Galloping Horse.

Xu Beihong, 1895 to 1953.

His real name was Xu Shoukang.

He was an outstanding artist and art educator.

I didn't know I was so talented.

Why don't I just become an announcer?

I wonder if I can change to the broadcasting course.

Why didn't you agree to my proposal just now?

What proposal?

Forget it.

Don't dwell on the past.

Am I not good enough?

You have a big head!

I never criticized your big face!

-Big Head! -What?

-Are you out of your mind? -What?

-Your head is bigger, Big Head! -I'm telling you to let go!

-Let go! -Come with me.

Spit it out. What is it now?

I thought you were just a playboy.

Who knew that you were such a jerk!

Am I a jerk for rejecting you?

Wouldn't that prove that I have morals?

Who did you spend the weekend with?

My family.

You're a liar!

You went to a hotel with Professor Song!

How did you know?

Do you admit it?

Look at the way the cup was held!

I instantly knew it was you!

It's a misunderstanding.

We went there for a reason.

If you're that high and mighty, why did you say that you were home?

OF COURSE, I'M AT HOME

If you have morals, then no one on Earth is a good person!

You sully the reputation of teachers!

I'll report you to the principal!

-What's going on? -Hey!

Just in time, Professor Song.

Explain to her what we did this weekend.

Why should I?

It's all because of your post when we were in the lobby.

Ms. Cai Minmin thinks that we're having a fling.

A fling?

Me and him?

You weren't there to play mahjong, were you?

Come here, I'll show you something.

Come here. Don't you want to know what we did?

Professor Song.

How many marriages rely only on love?

It's the children.

I'm doing it for the children. I don't want to divorce Xiaoyu.

Professor Song, I know I was wrong.

I really broke up with Kou.

Please don't ruin my family, okay?

I'm not human. I'm a scum.

Why don't you and He Canyang beat me up for Xiaoyu?

Professor Song, please pick up my calls.

What is this?

There are cameras in the lobby.

We were at the café for the whole day.

At around 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.,

two fans recognized me

and took photos with me.

Just search for my name online.

This man texted me around 11:00 p.m.

We had already left the hotel by then.

Try and connect all the dots.

Our great detective, Ms. Cai Minmin,

what do you think we did at the hotel?

Why are you testing me?

Your answer will determine your end of semester results.

Let me have another look.

Was he having an affair?

So what do you think we were doing at the hotel?

You two were in the hotel lobby for the entire day

to catch this guy for this lady named Xiaoyu?

Not bad, Cai Minmin.

Good deductive skills.

So were you catching an unfaithful man.

Xiaoyu has been our best friend since high school.

She even pulled Professor He's hair out while giving birth to her first child.

Professor He is that kind of man.

He is always misunderstood because he looks like that.

But you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

Do you understand?

I acted on impulse.

It's fine. I'm used to it.

Go home.

-Professor He... -It's okay.

Professor He is very understanding.

He won't be angry, so you should just leave.

Then, I'll take my leave.

Go home, study, and stop checking the posts.

Okay?

I won't do it again.

Good girl.

She's a silly girl, but she's quite cute.

What a lovable girl.

She's so fun.

"I won't do it again."

-Did she do this? -Yes.

Hello, He Fanxing speaking.

A new employee is coming?

Okay, let him come and see me directly.

Yes, I'll create his profile.

Okay.

START

Yuan Song was here for so long.

It's kind of sad now that he has left.

Didn't he come for an internship?

There are many interns every year.

I am already used to them coming in and out.

You're really committed to your work.

I thought you would be different with Yuan Song.

You were very nice to him.

The way to be good to them

is to wish them all the best at securing a job somewhere better.

I see.

It became a wolf.

Don't they have claws?

This one is better.

It's not that cold.

I'm done. Your turn.

-Qingqing. -Yes?

A new employee is coming in.

Please clear this table from top to bottom.

Okay, I'll get it done.

Ms. He.

I have booked the table for tonight, but they have limited seats.

There are six of us, right?

Please check the head count.

Me, Chang Huan, Bai, Cong Xiao,

Ms. He and Ms. He's boyfriend.

-Six! -Okay.

-Then-- -Count me in.

Subtitle translation by Jaynne Tan Jie Ying