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I think that is just nice.

Aunt means your uncle's wife.

It's not right.

Then from now on, I'll call you Fanxing.

Okay.

I heard that you're dating someone.

I knew my aunt would sell me out.

You don't have to hide it.

When you liked your senior,

I was the one who worked out your game plan.

Even if this guy is older than you,

it's not a problem.

The problem is where did he come from?

How did you move on so soon?

We're worried that you've met a bad guy.

Rest assured. I'm familiar with his background.

He's very nice. I know him very well.

But our relationship isn't stable yet,

so I can't tell you now.

Why?

You'll know soon enough.

Fanxing, what do you think?

I think

it's fine.

Perhaps, it's not the right time to introduce him to your family yet.

You're right!

We're just dating.

It's not like we're getting married.

Fine. I'm just concerned.

Hey.

Promise me.

If there's any problem, I'll be the first to know. Okay?

Okay.

I saw Professor He at dinner last night.

I was shocked.

Then I realized, I'm not a high school student.

Why should I be scared of him?

Aren't you two quite close? Why are you scared?

It's not that I'm scared.

I may have bad grades,

but I respect my teachers.

That's good. Keep it up.

Okay.

It's only been an hour. Do you miss me already?

My sister saw your post.

So what?

I didn't mention who I had dinner with.

She smelled the hotpot on me.

I didn't know you posted it to brag to your friends.

I said I ate super spicy hotpot.

Is our cover blown then?

Yes. It is.

My first love has just started and it's going to end already?

I don't care. We're going to date, no matter what.

We'll break the shackles of feudalism,

ignore people's criticisms, fight our families' objection,

and hold on until the end.

All right, stop. I was kidding.

I said I ran into you and even saw your boyfriend.

I'm already in the clear.

Tell your uncle we met coincidentally if he asks.

Then we can put this behind us.

Professor He, you're really brilliant.

-It's quite delicious. -Yes.

Dig in.

PROFESSOR HE

We're safe!

Hello, Mr. Zhao.

Slow down.

What's the problem with the final version of the ad?

What?

You're changing the endorser now?

What's the matter with you lately?

You didn't eat much and kept spacing out just now.

Do you need to see a doctor?

Why are you so down?

It's so full of male hormones.

Should I break up with Dongyang?

Break up? That's ridiculous.

You're joking, right?

What do you think?

No way. Did he cheat too?

What if I'm the one cheating?

Did you cheat on him?

No.

You've been acting strange lately.

Your relationship seems to be in crisis.

Is it a ten-year itch?

It's not that serious.

Then are you not doing it anymore?

-That's not it. -What is it then?

Nothing.

Forget it. Just drink your problems away.

Let's drink at my place.

I don't feel like drinking.

Let's shoot the matcha flavor first.

-Then the milk flavor. Okay? -Sure.

What? The flight is delayed?

All right. Call me when the plane is about to take off.

The flight is delayed due to bad weather.

He said he'd land at 8:00 a.m.

It's already 8:00 a.m. He hasn't even taken off yet.

There's nothing we can do now.

We'll start when he arrives.

This must be aired next week.

Why would a celebrity

suddenly become an anti-alcohol ambassador and not endorse alcohol?

Look at it this way.

Good thing we found out before the ad was aired.

If we were to change the endorser after it has aired,

it would be a greater loss.

You're right.

You'll have to rush them then.

You must air it on time next week.

Don't worry.

We're prepared to stay up late for nights.

The Besheen Liquor ad will definitely launch on time.

Thanks.

-Have a seat. -Okay.

The coffees are here!

Wake up, guys. Drink some coffee.

I don't know. I'll probably work all night.

You didn't eat a proper lunch.

What about dinner?

Well, I tend to forget to eat when I'm busy.

Go to sleep first.

You're finally worrying about me.

What's there to worry about?

My colleagues at work always work overtime too.

So do I, to work on schedule.

He Fanxing,

you're an unromantic and awful girlfriend.

Hey.

I think you're emotionally a straight man!

"I'm worried about you.

Don't skip meals. Drink more hot water."

Can't you show such concerns?

Then don't skip meals.

Drink more hot water.

Bye!

Go to sleep early.

Staying up after midnight leads to sagging organs, okay?

Go to bed. I have to work.

I'll talk to you later. Bye.

Thanks for coming. You're finally here.

Mr. Ye.

Here.

Try the dumplings in chicken soup by Shen Hongmei.

I'm just a delivery girl.

Don't feel too touched.

I am touched.

Your clothes are all wet from the rain.

-Dry them. Don't catch a cold. -Thanks.

All right.

I've been thinking.

As a girlfriend,

I should bring my boyfriend supper at times like these.

You should?

Yes!

Forget it.

You're still learning.

At moments like these, you should send supper indeed.

Try it.

Is it good?

It is.

But it's not your concern. You just delivered it.

This reminds me of my teens.

Back then, my classmates

all had warm meals waiting for them when they got home.

But when I get home,

the stove and pots are cold.

My sister and brother-in-law were still working.

I had to cook for them.

After that, I went to night classes.

So,

high school was the time

when I really wanted to get married.

I hoped someone would be home, waiting to eat with me.

High school?

You sure matured early.

Then, didn't you meet anyone

you wanted to marry?

After college,

I worked for two years and met someone.

But back then, I was too busy.

I had no time to date.

So we broke up.

Then, I started my own business.

I didn't have time to eat, let alone date.

Tell me.

Isn't it tough to be an adult?

But...

Didn't anyone pursue you?

What do you think?

But...

For people my age,

they're either married or I don't like them.

Otherwise, it's all about qualifications.

Women who just started working

are too young for me.

We have nothing in common.

Do you know what they said

when I told them that I used to play with mud in the province?

"Why did you play mud instead of your phone?"

Exactly.

I told them that there was no electricity back then.

There were no telephones, let alone mobile phones.

And they would say,

"Why was there no electricity? Electricity has always existed."

Yes, exactly!

I remember saying something to Yuan Song.

He said he started playing Minesweeper when he was little.

Actually, I've stopped eating supper for the past few years.

But I have no choice when I have to work.

Actually, I don't like eating supper too.

As we age, we have to control our food intake.

Yes, it's obvious that my metabolism is slowing down.

After I eat supper, I have to jog intensely the next day.

Who's that?

Yuan Song.

At this hour?

He's on a business trip

to take measurements for a homestay with another designer.

I wonder what's up.

Hello, Yuan Song.

It's so late...

What happened? Is he in the hospital?

Appendicitis? Does he need surgery?

Okay, hold on. I'll check for train tickets.

I'll let you know.

Is it acute appendicitis? Who?

Chang Huan.

He has been sent to the ER in town.

His temperature won't go down, so he's been taking a drip.

He was advised to return for surgery after his fever subsides.

Yuan Song needs to work.

No one is taking care of him. I have to go to him.

There's one train at past 2:00 a.m.

I can make it.

I have to go.

I'll take you to the train station.

There's no need. You're working.

-I'll take a cab. -It's okay.

I'm not needed now. I'll drive you.

Did you bring your identity card?

-Yes. -Let's go.

It's 38.8 degrees Celcius. It dropped a bit.

-Keep giving him water. -Thanks.

May I know where the patient with appendicitis is?

In the transfusion room.

Thank you.

You're here.

Yes.

What did the doctor say?

After his fever subsides and stabilizes, he needs to go for the surgery.

He just fell asleep.

I guess the pain has reduced.

I'll stay here. Go home and sleep.

Is the homestay you're staying at far from here?

No, but today's work got delayed.

I have to cover for us both, so I'll be working overnight anyway.

We're meeting with the owners tomorrow to discuss the design.

After a long night, you must be hungry.

I saw some corns and peanuts in front of the train station,

so I bought some.

Thank goodness. I didn't even have lunch.

It feels like my stomach has a hole.

It was past midnight when I called you.

You were still on a date?

How sweet.

What are you talking about?

They're working overtime. I was visiting them.

Is this coriander?

It smells like chicken soup.

-Dumplings in chicken soup? -Do you have a dog's nose?

Your mom made it, right?

You don't know how to make that.

You made curry and almost burned my kitchen.

It's nice to date openly indeed.

It has so many benefits.

When will you stop mocking me about it?

Until you're mad.

What are you looking at?

I am mad.

I think you need a lesson.

Why are you so fierce now?

You weren't this way before.

And you wouldn't mock me.

Fine. We're even.

Don't be mad.

Go on.

It tastes good.

How is Braised Meat?

-Did he bully Baylor? -No, he's good.

Don't worry.

Right, I met your dad

when I was fetching the dog the other day.

-My dad? -Yes.

-He went to see me again? -Yes.

He came in when I was picking up poop.

Did he enter the password himself and come in?

Yes.

He must have broken his arm. That's why he couldn't knock.

Who says that about their dad?

Didn't you tell him the password yourself?

Of course not. My family knows my password.

It's the day my mom died.

The day your mom died?

That's the day your mom died?

Last spring,

she fell in the mountains, but she ignored it.

Two days later,

she died from a brain hemorrhage.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I don't feel anything now.

I set it as my password as a reminder, so that I won't forget it.

Why do I feel like

the relationship between you and your parents

is a bit strange?

What's strange about it?

You're family.

And you respect their way of living.

But...

You don't seem to be so close.

We are close.

We can't be too dependent on our parents, right?

You're right about that. But...

I don't know.

It just feels strange.

It's not strange.

In this world, there are families like yours.

You live together even after you've grown up.

And there are also families like mine.

The three of us live separately and only meet occasionally.

Okay.

Here.

I'm fine.

I can manage.

What about you? Are you home?

You're going to my house?

You can bring the container back anytime.

Go home and rest.

Don't spoil my mom too much.

You have to reject her sometimes.

I'm not the one spoiling her.

She's spoiling me.

She said that after staying up all night,

I need to eat something good.

Okay. Tell me when you're back. I'll pick you up.

That's it for now.

I'm coming!

-Morning, Mrs. He. -Luming? Come on in.

Breakfast is ready. I was waiting for you.

Why did you bring gifts again?

It's just fruits. You must always have fruits.

We have everything here.

Stop buying gifts.

Why is there a burnt smell? Is something burning?

My husband wanted to make steamed eggs this morning,

then he forgot about it.

-When I came back from exercising, -What?

the house was full of smoke.

And the pot almost melted.

He's cleaning up now.

-My goodness. -Mr. He.

My brain is failing me.

I should have just stayed there and watched it.

You finally admit that your brain is failing.

Weren't you in denial?

Why didn't you eat the walnuts I bought you?

It's not that I don't want to!

I forgot to eat them.

We need to be careful about the kitchen. We have to come up with something.

Gosh. What can we do?

If he's going to cook in the future,

he'll make sure he stays.

-Come, sit. -Come.

-Eat up. -Thank you.

-Here. -Sit.

Braised Meat, stop barking!

This is...

Braised Meat belongs to Canyang's student.

This student works with Fanxing.

He's on a business trip for a few days, so we're looking after him.

Braised Meat! Go!

Find your friends! Go on!

Come on, dig in.

Take the chopsticks.

-Let me. -For you.

-Here. -Okay.

Mom...

-Morning, Canyang. -Morning.

Dad, Mom, I'll skip breakfast. I'm going to school.

What for? Isn't it summer vacation from Monday next week?

Something came up. Enjoy your meal.

-What? -Canyang!

Didn't he ask for the steamed eggs?

If not, this wouldn't have happened!

Let him be.

Luming, let's eat.

You're not going home

if you're working during the summer vacation?

Yes. A restaurant is hiring part-timers.

I'm already 20 this year.

My family has been paying for my tuition and living expenses.

I have other miscellaneous expenses.

I can't ask them for money for that.

But your family is not poor and you're the only child.

Who else would your dad spend his money on?

That's true,

but a working-class family like ours can't afford any risks.

And my parents are getting old.

They'll need money for their retirement.

Zhanni, you're so mature.

These things never crossed my mind.

Your situation is different. Your family is rich.

Think about it.

Your parents' annual income is equivalent to what my parents make in ten years.

Won't you feel bored working alone?

No, Big Head is working with me to earn his tuition fee for next semester.

You two are so sweet.

You might as well date him.

Date him? Forget it.

We're good friends. Who would I date a good friend?

Hey, that's dangerous thinking.

Don't you know that you're flirting with him?

His head is so big!

Who would flirt with him?

That's his nickname

because his mom watched Big-Headed Kid and Small-Headed Father.

It's not because he really has a big head.

It doesn't matter.

What about your summer plans?

Are you going home to see your parents?

Yes.

Then I won't see you the whole summer.

You have to think of me.

Let's keep in touch through WeChat.

You must think of me.

I will. Eight times a day.

That's not enough. Think of me a hundred times a day.

No way.

If so, then you'll have to think of me every second.

Why are there so many cars outside during summer vacation?

Canyang!

He Canyang!

He Canyang!

MS. CAI

Hello.

There are so many cars. Where did you park?

At the admin building parking lot.

-I'm on my way. -Okay.

What took you so long?

You're early. It's not even 9:00 a.m.

You couldn't wait to see me, right?

Stop being narcissistic.

If your uncle didn't come to my house, I wouldn't have come so early.

Why are you afraid of him?

He should be afraid of you. You're his brother-in-law.

Don't remind me of our complicated relationship. Get in.

You're really not going home for the summer?

Of course not. Otherwise, how can we date?

What did you tell your mom?

I have to monitor my home renovation since it's not done yet.

It's not like your apartment is going anywhere.

I'm staying with my uncle anyway. She won't suspect a thing.

Let's go.

PROFESSOR SONG

What's the matter, Professor Song?

Are you going to school today? I have to go get something.

Give me a ride.

What happened to your car?

It broke down.

But I'm not going to school today. I'm going out with some friends.

What friends?

Those two pool buddies of yours from high school?

Yes! How did you guess?

Never mind, I'll take a cab then. Bye.

Let's go.

What on earth is going on?

Whatever.

Your fever is gone.

But go for a checkup at the hospital after you return to the city.

See if conservative treatment or surgery is required.

Take some rest.

-Thank you, doctor. -You're welcome.

Doctor, can he work in this condition?

It depends.

But he needs a lot of rest. He can't get too tired.

-Thanks. -Welcome.

Thanks.

Ms. He.

I think I'm fine.

It's past nine now. Let's return to the homestay.

-Can you handle it? -Yes.

There are two homestay owners.

One of them contacted us.

The other one contacted a design company from Shenzhen.

We didn't know about the tender.

The designer of the company from Shenzhen

will present their concept and direction this morning.

We'll go this afternoon.

It won't be easy. Yuan Song can't do this alone.

Let's hurry back and discuss it.

Okay. I'll get tickets for tomorrow morning.

We'll go to the hospital right away after we return.

Okay.

I got the medicine. Let's go.

-Let's go. -Okay.

Hi, please wait.

The proposal for the tender must be more detailed.

Ask the receptionist how the projector works.

-Okay. -This is your key.

-Call me if you need anything. -Thanks.

You need rest.

Chang Huan.

If you don't feel well, tell me.

Don't force yourself. Health is your priority.

Okay, Mom.

Don't worry, I'll take care of him.

Go to bed, ma'am.

Smartass.

Take good care of him.

Okay.

Go get changed.

You stink.

Let's go.

CONG XIAO

You can do it!

Mute your phone.

What a disgusting smile. Was that a confession?

What are you talking about?

Aren't you working hard to get married?

Yes.

That's why we must get the deal today.

You seem like a different person lately.

Is that so? What changed?

To be frank, I underestimated you.

I thought you were like a snail who hides in your shell,

moves slowly and has no ambitions.

But recently, you seem like an ox who works tirelessly.

You take on so many tasks, finish them quickly

and with good quality.

We're becoming a part of Aijia.

I'll be replaced if I don't work hard.

I am neither a snail nor an ox.

I'm a chameleon.

I change colors according to the environment.

Mr. Chang, how are you?

Are you okay?

I'm fine. I'm sorry to make you worry.

Can we start now?

Yes.

Have a seat.

Here.

After conducting the measurements yesterday,

we found a problem.

The house is built on a hillside,

about 30 minutes away from town by car.

First of all, we must resolve the issues

around electricity, sewage and garbage disposal.

After our discussion, we suggest placing methane gas tanks at the back.

Then, the issues regarding sewage...

You're awake. Did you sleep well?

Not bad.

-Is Chang Huan resting? -Yes. Don't worry.

He went to sleep after eating.

Okay.

So how was the meeting?

I don't know.

They didn't particularly indicate whether they liked it or not.

I think we failed. We tried our best.

It's okay.

Experiencing failures at a young age

is good too.

A failure is a failure.

It will never turn into anything good.

Do you always give bad advice to young and inexperienced subordinates?

Bad advice?

For young people like you who have never experienced failure,

these consoling words are the most practical.

Do you say that to those who failed in love too?

Is breaking up good?

Leaving the wrong person is also a good thing.

What about being dumped?

Here you go again.

All right. I'll accept my failure, okay?

When will you quit this bad habit of mocking me?

Only an elementary school kid would make fun of someone he--

-Are you an elementary school kid? -Yes.

It's fun and I think you won't get mad for real.

Because you are a middle-aged woman

who has experienced failures.

Middle-aged?

I'm only 31 and a half years old.

A young adult at most!

-What? You don't agree? Am I wrong? -That hurts!

-I won't do it again! -Are you trying to mess with me?

You're so annoying.

Okay. I'll stop messing with you.

I haven't eaten yet.

Why don't

I buy you a meal?

How can I let you pay?

Then you pay.

Why are you walking so slowly?

I just feel like walking slowly.

Have you noticed?

When you mention your grandparents,

Meiyin or your sister,

you'll talk about the fun things that has happened.

But when it comes to your parents,

aside from nice words

like admiration, respect, and understanding,

you don't talk about any details of your time together.

I was very young

when we lived together.

I have no memory of that.

Then, they got divorced.

And we lived apart from each other.

We would only get together shortly during summer vacations.

So you're only used to keeping in touch

with your parents on special occasions, like distant relatives.

Which is why you're clueless

about each other's values, hobbies,

friends, or daily lives.

If you continue keeping your distance,

you will really become strangers.

What is it?

Did I say too much?

No. I can't see the road.

You can't see the road?

Why?

Night blindness. I lack vitamin A.

What should we do?

I'll hold your hand then.

What will you do about it?

What's the cure?

I lack vitamin A.

I just need to take more vitamin A.

Can you hold my hand?

You're like holding a dog.

You're lucky someone is holding you.

Don't be picky.

You're so violent now.

I thought Professor He was exaggerating when he said

that you'd beat him up.

I didn't know you were so chatty either.

There's no choice.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Right. I was blind before. I was blind, okay?

Stop it!

Walk properly.

Watch out.

Door unlocked.

Mom.

Why are you...

You're calling me Mom? That's so polite of you.

Why are you here?

Am I not welcome here?

Looks like you don't have guests.

I'll sleep here tonight then.

Why are you sleeping here?

It's almost half past 11 now.

Fanxing is not home and your parents are asleep.

I don't want to wake them up.

I think you can crash on the couch for the night.

This is my house. Why am I sleeping on the couch?

It's fine.

Let's have a heart-to-heart talk later. Then, you won't be able to sleep.

If you want to talk like this,

I'm okay with it.

Don't you only eat cucumber salad for supper?

You always say that Fanxing and I lack self-control.

You two can do whatever you like,

but I can't indulge in food sometimes?

What made you come here so late? Did you fight with Dongyang?

How can we fight? He's on a business trip.

He has been on business trips since his promotion two years ago.

I'm telling you, always being away on business trips

is a huge trial for couples.

I've been there.

When I was an exchange student in Sweden,

I met a Swedish girl--

That's enough. Stop.

You've told me about your Swedish girl for 800 times.

Let's talk about your Chinese girl today.

What Chinese girl?

Did you go to school today?

No.

Yes, I did.

It's like this.

He Fanxing's boyfriend had breakfast at my house.

He had to work through the night, so he asked me to go to school...

It's true! He really came for breakfast this morning.

He had to do overtime and asked me to pick up his niece at school.

She had luggage, so I carried it for her.

That's because my sister's boyfriend's niece

is also my niece.

We're relatives. I should help her.

-I helped her. -You were just helping?

Of course. What else could it be?

He Canyang, don't give me that crap.

I know you better than your mom!

The two people you can't fool in this world

are your sister and me.

Subtitle translation by Elizabeth Ng Yu Yang