1 00:00:07,560 --> 00:00:08,920 SAY NO TO PIRACY, SUPPORT ORIGINALS 2 00:01:35,320 --> 00:01:38,840 ADAPTED FROM THE EARLY SPRING ON JJWXC.NET AUTHOR: GU NIANG BIE KU 3 00:02:22,040 --> 00:02:25,080 SNOW FALLS WITH YOU BESIDE ME 4 00:02:35,760 --> 00:02:37,760 LUAN NIAN 5 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:44,040 Open the door. 6 00:03:05,240 --> 00:03:06,920 We're going to the hospital. 7 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:14,080 I'm not going. 8 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:35,920 Your face is burning red, and you won't go to the hospital? 9 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,080 Do you have a death wish? 10 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:17,640 I really don't need to go to the hospital. 11 00:04:18,600 --> 00:04:20,240 I'll be fine after some rest. 12 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:23,720 Fine. 13 00:04:24,240 --> 00:04:26,680 I'll check the company system for your emergency contact 14 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:29,360 and inform your family. 15 00:04:29,440 --> 00:04:32,320 If you suffer any complications or accidents later, 16 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:33,240 the company won't be liable. 17 00:04:47,400 --> 00:04:48,600 Your hand's burning. 18 00:05:08,680 --> 00:05:10,920 Stop being stubborn. Let's go. 19 00:05:42,320 --> 00:05:45,040 The doctor said it was a mild case of mycoplasma pneumonia. 20 00:05:45,640 --> 00:05:47,600 A cough and a slight fever. 21 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:50,560 Some congee should be fine, right? 22 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:54,520 It's not me. I'm asking for a friend. 23 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:56,840 Thanks. 24 00:05:58,240 --> 00:05:59,760 Thank you, Dr. Liang. 25 00:07:06,080 --> 00:07:06,960 You're awake. 26 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:09,240 Come eat. 27 00:07:26,280 --> 00:07:27,600 Thank you, Mr. Luan. 28 00:07:30,520 --> 00:07:31,400 Drop the formalities. 29 00:07:32,320 --> 00:07:34,560 Don't you get tired of addressing me like that? 30 00:07:36,480 --> 00:07:37,360 I… 31 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:49,040 Did you burn your hand? 32 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:50,680 Did you put anything on it? 33 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:54,200 Don't worry about it. Eat. 34 00:07:58,520 --> 00:07:59,840 I'm feeling much better. 35 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:02,280 Could you take me home? 36 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:04,280 I don't want to impose. 37 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,920 Why are you acting like a stranger? 38 00:08:14,560 --> 00:08:16,120 We dated, after all. 39 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:18,640 You don't need to feel bad about letting me take care of you. 40 00:08:24,760 --> 00:08:25,880 I want to go home. 41 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:28,680 I want… 42 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:35,440 to end this relationship. 43 00:08:41,120 --> 00:08:42,000 We can. 44 00:08:46,120 --> 00:08:47,120 Once you're better. 45 00:09:00,520 --> 00:09:03,640 Later, when I looked back on who I was then, 46 00:09:04,640 --> 00:09:09,240 I couldn't explain why I made that decision. 47 00:09:11,280 --> 00:09:15,080 Why do people always do such foolish things 48 00:09:15,160 --> 00:09:16,560 when they're young? 49 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:24,600 How could something that began like that ever end well? 50 00:09:26,160 --> 00:09:30,640 I acted as if foolish choices came without a price. 51 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:43,720 You sweated from the fever. 52 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:45,040 Go take a shower. 53 00:09:45,840 --> 00:09:48,360 You need proper rest to recover. 54 00:09:54,800 --> 00:09:55,800 Come on. 55 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:10,960 Did you prepare all this for me? 56 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:14,680 Other women left them here. 57 00:10:16,160 --> 00:10:17,760 Label them when you use them. 58 00:10:18,280 --> 00:10:20,840 That way, the next woman who comes over 59 00:10:21,880 --> 00:10:23,480 won't use or wear the wrong things. 60 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:27,640 These match my prescription. 61 00:10:29,080 --> 00:10:30,160 What a coincidence. 62 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:00,000 Come sit down. 63 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:16,520 What are you covering up? 64 00:11:17,080 --> 00:11:18,120 I've seen it all before. 65 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:25,320 Why are you always so cutting? 66 00:11:27,040 --> 00:11:29,320 Are you like this with everyone or only with me? 67 00:11:49,280 --> 00:11:53,600 You only said you wanted to end things because you were angry, right? 68 00:11:57,560 --> 00:11:58,800 I meant it. 69 00:12:05,480 --> 00:12:06,320 Really? 70 00:12:38,440 --> 00:12:39,520 It's snowing. 71 00:13:07,640 --> 00:13:08,520 Let's go watch it. 72 00:13:33,960 --> 00:13:34,800 It's cold. 73 00:13:37,360 --> 00:13:38,240 Don't end this. 74 00:13:38,960 --> 00:13:40,560 Or we'll freeze into ice sculptures together. 75 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:51,520 Could you be more childish? 76 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:52,720 I'm still sick. 77 00:13:55,680 --> 00:13:57,120 Then don't break up with me. 78 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:31,280 There were so many gift boxes in your trunk. 79 00:14:32,440 --> 00:14:34,440 Were they meant for other women? 80 00:14:40,800 --> 00:14:41,840 Shang Zhitao, 81 00:14:42,800 --> 00:14:46,200 do you know how luxury-brand pre-spend works? 82 00:14:55,600 --> 00:14:58,640 I don't want to know anything, including you. 83 00:15:06,080 --> 00:15:08,760 You can take your time getting to know me once you're better. 84 00:15:25,600 --> 00:15:26,720 SHAANXI GUOKUI BUNS 85 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:27,640 Mom. 86 00:15:29,040 --> 00:15:30,520 Did you get the buns? 87 00:15:30,600 --> 00:15:32,680 I did. They're delicious. 88 00:15:33,400 --> 00:15:35,480 We don't have much worth sending. 89 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,240 But I know you like them, 90 00:15:37,320 --> 00:15:40,800 so I sent extra for you to share with your roommates. 91 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:42,080 Is it enough? 92 00:15:42,160 --> 00:15:44,520 Yes. Don't worry. 93 00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:45,920 About the house, 94 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:48,360 your father still thinks we should buy it. 95 00:15:49,920 --> 00:15:51,800 Your sister's grown up. 96 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:53,320 It really isn't convenient. 97 00:15:54,360 --> 00:15:56,920 Mom, what about the money I just sent home? 98 00:15:57,720 --> 00:15:58,920 Did Dad take it again? 99 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:01,160 Give me the phone. I'll talk to him. 100 00:16:02,440 --> 00:16:05,160 Listen. That place has a lot of buyers, 101 00:16:05,240 --> 00:16:06,320 and it's a bargain. 102 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:08,800 We won't get another chance like this. 103 00:16:08,880 --> 00:16:10,720 I'm still 30,000 yuan short. Send it over right away. 104 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:12,920 Don't talk to him like that. 105 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:15,720 I know life in Beijing isn't easy for you, 106 00:16:16,800 --> 00:16:18,840 but we want to buy a bigger place 107 00:16:18,920 --> 00:16:20,800 and put it in your and your sister's names. 108 00:16:20,880 --> 00:16:23,080 That way, you'll both have something to fall back on. 109 00:16:23,160 --> 00:16:24,680 Don't bother explaining. 110 00:16:24,760 --> 00:16:25,920 Tell him to send the money now. 111 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,440 Hang up and go cook. 112 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:45,440 TRANSFER: RMB 30,000 113 00:16:49,480 --> 00:16:51,600 TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL 114 00:17:09,400 --> 00:17:11,560 What? Pneumonia? 115 00:17:11,640 --> 00:17:12,839 Are you OK? 116 00:17:12,920 --> 00:17:15,079 Yes. I'm almost recovered. 117 00:17:15,160 --> 00:17:18,240 So you're staying at Luan Nian's now? 118 00:17:19,640 --> 00:17:20,760 Are you two back together? 119 00:17:20,839 --> 00:17:22,319 I'VE GONE TO THE SUPERMARKET I'LL BE BACK SOON 120 00:17:26,160 --> 00:17:27,720 He's been taking good care of me. 121 00:17:28,240 --> 00:17:29,680 He's done everything he can. 122 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:33,320 He rushed back to take care of you, his girlfriend. 123 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:35,880 He is into you. 124 00:17:37,200 --> 00:17:39,880 I can't bring myself to ask about him and Zang Yao. 125 00:17:43,760 --> 00:17:44,840 I'll leave it at that. 126 00:17:45,560 --> 00:17:47,120 I don't want to dig any deeper. 127 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:50,720 Take your time. 128 00:17:51,600 --> 00:17:54,360 Some things can't be rushed. 129 00:17:54,440 --> 00:17:59,320 Leaving some questions unasked may make a relationship last longer, right? 130 00:18:00,760 --> 00:18:01,720 You're right. 131 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:07,680 I have to go. I think he's back. 132 00:18:48,360 --> 00:18:49,920 Your friend's here. 133 00:18:51,520 --> 00:18:53,040 Why are you here? 134 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:00,880 Drinking in broad daylight? 135 00:19:00,960 --> 00:19:04,120 Why can't I? I drink when I feel like it. 136 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:06,800 Want some? 137 00:19:07,840 --> 00:19:08,680 I… 138 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:11,520 -I should go home. -Why? 139 00:19:15,920 --> 00:19:16,800 Are you fully recovered? 140 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:21,800 I'll make you some soup later. 141 00:19:23,600 --> 00:19:26,000 It'd be awkward with me here. 142 00:19:29,680 --> 00:19:30,800 She's the one who's intruding. 143 00:19:37,400 --> 00:19:39,040 So she's your new girlfriend? 144 00:19:40,720 --> 00:19:41,920 -Yes. -No. 145 00:19:47,480 --> 00:19:49,960 You two really aren't on the same page. 146 00:19:53,760 --> 00:19:55,920 Maybe you should change the water in the tank. 147 00:19:56,520 --> 00:19:57,520 Why? 148 00:19:58,760 --> 00:20:00,000 She threw up in it. 149 00:20:02,040 --> 00:20:03,360 Zang Yao. 150 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,800 Shang Zhitao. 151 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:19,400 That's a pretty name. 152 00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:25,520 How do you put up with Luan Nian? 153 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:26,840 Look at him. 154 00:20:26,920 --> 00:20:30,120 Even at home, he looks like he's chairing a board meeting. 155 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:35,200 What kind of rare fish is it that you treasure so much? 156 00:20:35,280 --> 00:20:37,720 If it dies, I'll buy you ten more. 157 00:20:38,880 --> 00:20:41,320 If you can't make conversation, say less. 158 00:20:42,240 --> 00:20:43,880 Hongqi is his baby. 159 00:20:43,960 --> 00:20:45,600 Sometimes he talks to it. 160 00:20:47,200 --> 00:20:48,040 What are you talking about? 161 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:52,240 I heard you. You told it to swim faster. 162 00:20:56,400 --> 00:20:58,080 We've known each other for over 20 years. 163 00:20:58,160 --> 00:21:01,040 He's always been quiet and never liked talking much. 164 00:21:01,120 --> 00:21:03,040 So he's been confiding in his fish. 165 00:21:03,120 --> 00:21:06,360 I've been away so long that I understand you less and less. 166 00:21:09,200 --> 00:21:10,280 How about this? 167 00:21:10,360 --> 00:21:13,960 Let's play a game we used to play as kids. 168 00:21:14,040 --> 00:21:16,000 Rock-paper-scissors, then questions. 169 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:18,520 Whoever loses can either answer a question 170 00:21:18,600 --> 00:21:19,880 or take a flick to the forehead. 171 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:22,280 You know how to play, right? 172 00:21:23,760 --> 00:21:26,040 Come on. Rock, paper, scissors. 173 00:21:30,880 --> 00:21:31,720 You first. 174 00:21:32,400 --> 00:21:33,680 Why did you suddenly come back to China? 175 00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:36,680 I broke up with my British boyfriend. 176 00:21:36,760 --> 00:21:39,080 Then I met a guy from Guangzhou and followed him there. 177 00:21:39,680 --> 00:21:40,760 You certainly kept busy. 178 00:21:42,360 --> 00:21:45,320 Will you take a flick to the forehead or answer a question? 179 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:47,360 I'll answer a question. 180 00:21:50,320 --> 00:21:51,720 Is anyone pursuing you right now? 181 00:21:54,360 --> 00:21:55,200 No. 182 00:21:57,640 --> 00:21:59,080 That's normal. Nothing to be ashamed of. 183 00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:04,320 Some people go their whole lives without anyone ever pursuing them. 184 00:22:08,720 --> 00:22:10,040 I have been pursued. 185 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:12,640 My ex-boyfriend loved me very much. 186 00:22:12,720 --> 00:22:14,520 Then why did he break up with you? 187 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:19,560 -Again. -Come on. 188 00:22:20,160 --> 00:22:21,320 Rock, paper, scissors. 189 00:22:23,080 --> 00:22:23,920 You again. 190 00:22:25,960 --> 00:22:27,000 Still answering a question? 191 00:22:28,920 --> 00:22:29,720 I'll take the flick. 192 00:22:29,800 --> 00:22:31,520 -Are you sure? -Yes. 193 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:41,240 Come here. 194 00:22:46,600 --> 00:22:48,320 What's wrong? You chose the flick. 195 00:22:48,920 --> 00:22:50,920 I didn't think you'd flick me that hard. 196 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:53,960 When we were kids, Luan Nian could flick my forehead 197 00:22:54,040 --> 00:22:55,800 hard enough to send an eraser flying. 198 00:22:55,880 --> 00:22:57,720 He never went easy on girls. 199 00:22:59,160 --> 00:23:00,960 I thought you'd go easier on me. 200 00:23:02,440 --> 00:23:03,400 Let me see. 201 00:23:04,680 --> 00:23:05,600 I'm fine. 202 00:23:07,240 --> 00:23:08,120 There, there. 203 00:23:09,960 --> 00:23:11,720 Again. Come on. 204 00:23:12,360 --> 00:23:13,800 Rock, paper, scissors. 205 00:23:20,040 --> 00:23:21,840 You know Luan Nian 206 00:23:21,920 --> 00:23:23,800 has a crescent-shaped scar on his left leg, right? 207 00:23:25,560 --> 00:23:26,600 He… 208 00:23:27,160 --> 00:23:28,240 He does? 209 00:23:28,760 --> 00:23:30,960 -Do you know how he got it? -From running. 210 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,000 Nonsense. 211 00:23:33,080 --> 00:23:35,360 When I was seven, I took you climbing a wall to raid a bird's nest. 212 00:23:35,440 --> 00:23:36,640 Zang Yao. 213 00:23:37,280 --> 00:23:39,800 Fine. I'll talk about something else. 214 00:23:39,880 --> 00:23:40,720 His mom said 215 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:43,920 that by the time he was seven or eight, he already acted like a grown-up, 216 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,040 always frowning, 217 00:23:45,760 --> 00:23:48,280 never truly interested in anything, and impossible to please. 218 00:23:48,880 --> 00:23:52,920 You're nothing like Dr. Liang or your father. 219 00:23:53,000 --> 00:23:54,640 Were you adopted? 220 00:24:00,560 --> 00:24:01,560 How about another round? 221 00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:04,160 Sure. 222 00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:05,800 Rock, paper, scissors. 223 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,840 Forehead flick. 224 00:24:27,040 --> 00:24:27,880 That was gentle. 225 00:24:39,240 --> 00:24:40,840 When are you two getting married? 226 00:24:41,920 --> 00:24:43,120 We don't have any plans yet. 227 00:24:45,160 --> 00:24:46,280 I'm warning you. 228 00:24:46,360 --> 00:24:47,920 Don't say anything to my mom. 229 00:24:49,320 --> 00:24:52,280 I was asking on Dr. Liang's behalf. 230 00:24:52,360 --> 00:24:54,160 Really. She's always asking me to set you up with someone. 231 00:24:54,840 --> 00:24:55,960 She says with your personality, 232 00:24:56,040 --> 00:24:57,480 you'll bottle everything up until it kills you. 233 00:25:12,360 --> 00:25:13,440 Boring. 234 00:25:16,760 --> 00:25:20,320 Well, I hope you two make it all the way. 235 00:25:32,920 --> 00:25:34,880 I'm meeting my girls at the bar. Bye. 236 00:26:05,400 --> 00:26:07,080 I only wanted us to be family 237 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:09,560 and best friends. 238 00:26:58,680 --> 00:26:59,640 Take your medicine. 239 00:27:08,560 --> 00:27:11,440 When your ex flicked you on the forehead, was he gentler than I was? 240 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:22,600 I don't know you as well as Zang Yao does, 241 00:27:22,680 --> 00:27:24,600 and we don't share as many memories. 242 00:27:24,680 --> 00:27:27,160 Let me see the scar she mentioned. 243 00:27:27,240 --> 00:27:28,120 Shang Zhitao. 244 00:27:59,520 --> 00:28:00,600 Was Mount Tai fun? 245 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,200 Yes. 246 00:28:06,280 --> 00:28:07,400 More fun than being with me? 247 00:28:22,200 --> 00:28:23,760 Do you hold a grudge over everything? 248 00:28:24,360 --> 00:28:25,640 I went with my roommates. 249 00:28:25,720 --> 00:28:27,840 We're very close, 250 00:28:27,920 --> 00:28:31,800 so we often do things together as a group. 251 00:28:35,480 --> 00:28:38,360 Are group outings more fun than being with me? 252 00:28:38,960 --> 00:28:40,600 Are you fun? 253 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:42,560 No. 254 00:28:43,240 --> 00:28:44,760 I'm not cheerful. 255 00:28:44,840 --> 00:28:48,720 I have no empathy and no soft side. 256 00:28:49,320 --> 00:28:51,280 At least you know yourself. 257 00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:57,760 You do have a soft side. 258 00:28:58,600 --> 00:29:00,080 You have friends, 259 00:29:00,680 --> 00:29:02,840 people you travel with, 260 00:29:02,920 --> 00:29:06,320 and even a childhood sweetheart. 261 00:29:06,400 --> 00:29:07,440 Isn't that right? 262 00:29:11,800 --> 00:29:12,640 Come. 263 00:29:21,320 --> 00:29:22,680 Zang Yao is a few years younger than me. 264 00:29:23,680 --> 00:29:25,080 She was sickly as a child, 265 00:29:25,160 --> 00:29:26,920 and my mom often wrote prescriptions for her. 266 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:29,800 Later, my parents went abroad. 267 00:29:30,960 --> 00:29:34,560 Her mom was a great cook, so I often ate at their place. 268 00:29:36,320 --> 00:29:39,880 Your parents went abroad without taking you? 269 00:29:41,520 --> 00:29:43,040 They went abroad for business. 270 00:29:43,640 --> 00:29:44,480 I didn't want to go. 271 00:29:44,560 --> 00:29:46,400 Are they back now? 272 00:29:48,160 --> 00:29:49,600 But we rarely get to see each other. 273 00:29:50,440 --> 00:29:51,640 Not even during Chinese New Year? 274 00:29:51,720 --> 00:29:53,600 It's almost here. 275 00:29:54,200 --> 00:29:56,480 Once the holiday starts, I'm going back home. 276 00:29:59,040 --> 00:29:59,960 Shang Zhitao. 277 00:30:01,480 --> 00:30:02,960 When we see each other next year, 278 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:05,680 I hope you'll call me something different. 279 00:30:08,240 --> 00:30:12,000 What do you want me to call you? 280 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:15,840 Just call me Luan Nian. 281 00:30:20,840 --> 00:30:22,000 Luan… 282 00:30:24,160 --> 00:30:25,000 Luan Nian. 283 00:30:29,640 --> 00:30:30,560 Luan Nian. 284 00:30:33,760 --> 00:30:34,840 Don't tempt me. 285 00:30:36,520 --> 00:30:37,360 You're still sick. 286 00:30:50,800 --> 00:30:52,120 Actually, 287 00:30:53,240 --> 00:30:56,640 I think it's nice just lying here like this, 288 00:30:58,760 --> 00:30:59,760 without doing anything. 289 00:31:04,560 --> 00:31:05,400 What's nice about it? 290 00:31:39,320 --> 00:31:40,280 TO-DO LIST 1. LEARN TO DRIVE 2. IMPROVE MY ENGLISH 291 00:31:40,360 --> 00:31:41,240 3. MAKE AT LEAST THREE FRIENDS 4. PASS PROBATION AND GET PROMOTED TO SAE 292 00:31:48,120 --> 00:31:50,840 5. CAREER GOAL: ACCOUNT MANAGER 293 00:31:52,880 --> 00:31:54,560 Did you get your year-end bonus? 294 00:31:55,640 --> 00:31:56,680 Check your email. 295 00:32:01,360 --> 00:32:02,600 That's so much money! 296 00:32:02,680 --> 00:32:04,480 The more, the better. 297 00:32:04,560 --> 00:32:05,600 Get a grip, silly. 298 00:32:06,440 --> 00:32:09,560 HR just announced a company retreat in Phuket. 299 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:12,160 Phuket? 300 00:32:15,480 --> 00:32:16,920 -Here. -No, I can't. 301 00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:19,400 Just take it. Once your mentor, always your mentor. 302 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:21,240 Happy Chinese New Year. 303 00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:34,360 I'm grateful to Lime 304 00:32:36,560 --> 00:32:39,080 and to myself for working so hard. 305 00:32:39,160 --> 00:32:40,000 GOOD LUCK ALWAYS 306 00:32:40,080 --> 00:32:42,680 My job gave me the chance to work at the forefront of the industry 307 00:32:43,280 --> 00:32:45,840 and see my efforts rewarded. 308 00:32:47,760 --> 00:32:48,640 I'm also grateful to Luan Nian. 309 00:32:50,120 --> 00:32:51,600 Thank you for your kindness, 310 00:32:52,240 --> 00:32:53,760 for always being strict, 311 00:32:53,840 --> 00:32:56,920 and for pushing me to grow in my own way. 312 00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:06,520 JANUARY 2014, HARBIN 313 00:33:08,520 --> 00:33:10,120 I LOVE HARBIN 314 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:15,520 CENTRAL AVENUE 315 00:33:15,600 --> 00:33:16,880 OLD COUPLE'S TAVERN 316 00:33:16,960 --> 00:33:19,160 Dad, I'll have a drink with you tonight. 317 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:21,400 I'll join in too. 318 00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:22,720 You can barely hold your liquor. 319 00:33:22,800 --> 00:33:23,720 Just have a sip. 320 00:33:24,680 --> 00:33:25,800 -Cheers. -Happy Chinese New Year! 321 00:33:25,880 --> 00:33:27,680 -Happy Chinese New Year! -Happy Chinese New Year. 322 00:33:28,560 --> 00:33:30,080 Easy on the drinks. 323 00:33:30,160 --> 00:33:31,200 That's strong. 324 00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:35,200 Sweetheart, try the soup I made for you. 325 00:33:35,280 --> 00:33:36,480 It's been simmering all afternoon. 326 00:33:36,560 --> 00:33:38,200 It smells amazing. 327 00:33:38,720 --> 00:33:40,360 Here. Try it. 328 00:33:40,440 --> 00:33:41,920 All right. 329 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,840 -You have some too. -OK. 330 00:33:43,920 --> 00:33:45,760 Since when did you become such a great cook? 331 00:33:45,840 --> 00:33:46,680 See? 332 00:33:46,760 --> 00:33:49,400 If Michelin knew, they'd be giving you a star. 333 00:33:51,040 --> 00:33:55,360 Your auntie next door has a nephew who's a programmer in Beijing. 334 00:33:55,440 --> 00:33:58,160 His hair is really thick. 335 00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:01,960 And his face is chiseled 336 00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:04,040 -like a European statue. -Mom… 337 00:34:04,120 --> 00:34:05,000 Give it a rest. 338 00:34:05,080 --> 00:34:06,880 A European statue? 339 00:34:06,960 --> 00:34:09,600 Exactly. Besides, I want to focus on work. 340 00:34:09,679 --> 00:34:11,360 I'm not looking to date right now. 341 00:34:11,440 --> 00:34:13,520 -All right, let me name the dishes. -Look at you… 342 00:34:13,600 --> 00:34:16,800 We've got Disanxian, sweet-and-sour pork, 343 00:34:16,880 --> 00:34:20,760 and your favorite, blood sausage! 344 00:34:20,840 --> 00:34:22,719 -Dig in. -Eat. 345 00:34:27,000 --> 00:34:28,639 The Spring Festival is always livelier at home. 346 00:34:28,719 --> 00:34:30,040 Everything feels so festive. 347 00:34:30,120 --> 00:34:31,960 -Stop watching and eat. -Come on. 348 00:34:34,280 --> 00:34:35,320 Eat. 349 00:34:35,400 --> 00:34:36,600 LUAN NIAN, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST THIS YEAR 350 00:34:36,679 --> 00:34:37,880 It smells amazing. 351 00:34:37,960 --> 00:34:39,120 Dig in, sweetheart. 352 00:34:39,199 --> 00:34:40,239 Have some blood sausage. 353 00:34:41,600 --> 00:34:43,080 Just looking at you makes me happy. 354 00:34:48,040 --> 00:34:49,400 Mom, this is so good. 355 00:34:49,480 --> 00:34:50,320 Try some. 356 00:34:56,360 --> 00:34:58,680 Luan Nian, Happy Chinese New Year. 357 00:34:59,360 --> 00:35:01,680 Wishing you all the best this year. 358 00:35:10,680 --> 00:35:13,200 Aren't you hot 359 00:35:13,280 --> 00:35:15,560 -wearing a turtleneck indoors? -No. 360 00:35:16,480 --> 00:35:17,800 Here, have some fruit. 361 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:19,280 Here. 362 00:35:23,080 --> 00:35:25,720 Are you hiding something from me? 363 00:35:26,360 --> 00:35:28,680 -Like what? -Like what? 364 00:35:29,480 --> 00:35:30,920 Don't walk away. 365 00:35:31,000 --> 00:35:32,400 I'm asking you. 366 00:35:32,480 --> 00:35:33,360 Go ahead. 367 00:35:34,200 --> 00:35:37,440 Are you seeing someone? 368 00:35:38,680 --> 00:35:40,320 Are you really that eager for me to date, 369 00:35:40,400 --> 00:35:42,600 get married, and give you a granddaughter? 370 00:35:43,280 --> 00:35:44,600 Why not a grandson? 371 00:35:45,920 --> 00:35:46,920 I prefer a girl. 372 00:35:47,000 --> 00:35:49,280 Of course, a granddaughter would be better. 373 00:35:49,360 --> 00:35:50,280 I'd love that. 374 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:53,280 Don't change the subject. Are you seeing someone? 375 00:35:55,440 --> 00:35:56,680 I am. 376 00:35:57,280 --> 00:35:58,360 Really? 377 00:35:58,440 --> 00:36:00,800 What does she do? 378 00:36:00,880 --> 00:36:02,280 What's her personality like? 379 00:36:03,000 --> 00:36:03,960 What does she look like? 380 00:36:04,040 --> 00:36:06,960 She's easy on the eyes, has a great personality, 381 00:36:07,040 --> 00:36:07,960 and works a regular office job. 382 00:36:08,560 --> 00:36:10,800 What kind of compliment is "easy on the eyes"? 383 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:14,000 It means she's pleasant to look at. 384 00:36:16,200 --> 00:36:18,280 Someone steady with a regular job is good. 385 00:36:19,040 --> 00:36:20,800 Don't date someone too domineering. 386 00:36:21,600 --> 00:36:22,680 We don't need that in this family. 387 00:36:24,400 --> 00:36:27,600 I'm choosing a girlfriend, not a daughter-in-law for you. 388 00:36:28,200 --> 00:36:29,360 With your temper, 389 00:36:30,560 --> 00:36:31,520 you'll break up anyway. 390 00:36:32,600 --> 00:36:35,200 With your temper, Mom still hasn't left you. 391 00:36:38,600 --> 00:36:40,040 All right, enough. 392 00:36:40,120 --> 00:36:41,320 This is good. 393 00:36:41,400 --> 00:36:44,240 I thought you'd be alone forever. 394 00:36:46,080 --> 00:36:48,280 A good personality matters. 395 00:36:48,920 --> 00:36:52,080 A girl may date you at first because of your looks, 396 00:36:52,160 --> 00:36:56,320 but sooner or later, she might not be able to stand you. 397 00:37:00,040 --> 00:37:03,120 By the way, Song Qiuhan's father told me 398 00:37:03,640 --> 00:37:05,960 your company was trying to land Xingchi Auto as a client. 399 00:37:07,480 --> 00:37:08,560 We're working on it. 400 00:37:08,640 --> 00:37:10,080 How far along are you? 401 00:37:10,160 --> 00:37:14,040 In a deal of this size, a proposal can only take you so far. 402 00:37:14,560 --> 00:37:15,560 People are what make deals happen. 403 00:37:16,840 --> 00:37:18,400 I know how to manage client relationships. 404 00:37:18,480 --> 00:37:20,160 Don't trouble yourself with it, Mr. Luan. 405 00:37:23,000 --> 00:37:24,800 Don't let your talent make you arrogant. 406 00:37:25,480 --> 00:37:28,160 Creative ideas aren't as valuable as you think. 407 00:37:28,240 --> 00:37:31,120 You need to spend more time and put in more effort 408 00:37:31,200 --> 00:37:34,320 to understand what the client truly wants. 409 00:37:35,000 --> 00:37:35,880 Only then can you be sure of success. 410 00:37:35,960 --> 00:37:38,760 Why haven't you put this much effort into Mom and me? 411 00:37:38,840 --> 00:37:40,680 Your own family has never enjoyed that privilege. 412 00:37:41,280 --> 00:37:42,560 What nonsense are you talking about? 413 00:37:43,160 --> 00:37:44,720 I'm teaching you how to deal with people. 414 00:37:45,880 --> 00:37:48,400 If I hadn't been so strict with you growing up 415 00:37:48,920 --> 00:37:50,120 and pushed you to become capable, 416 00:37:50,200 --> 00:37:51,800 would you be where you are today? 417 00:37:53,240 --> 00:37:54,920 Cacti can grow in the desert, 418 00:37:55,000 --> 00:37:57,800 but that doesn't mean the desert is good for plants. 419 00:37:57,880 --> 00:37:59,800 -Hey you… -All right, enough. 420 00:37:59,880 --> 00:38:00,720 Enough. 421 00:38:00,800 --> 00:38:02,920 It's Chinese New Year. Why bring that up now? 422 00:38:03,000 --> 00:38:04,560 Our son is already doing very well. 423 00:38:04,640 --> 00:38:06,080 He doesn't need your guidance. 424 00:38:08,920 --> 00:38:09,960 Ignore him. 425 00:38:11,000 --> 00:38:12,560 Where are you going? 426 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:14,680 Send me a photo of the girl. 427 00:38:14,760 --> 00:38:15,880 OK, I'll send you one. 428 00:38:15,960 --> 00:38:16,800 Hurry. 429 00:38:22,320 --> 00:38:23,320 Here it is. 430 00:38:26,840 --> 00:38:28,720 Look at what he sent me. 431 00:38:28,800 --> 00:38:30,240 Isn't that you? 432 00:38:30,320 --> 00:38:31,640 If he'd really wanted you to know, 433 00:38:32,320 --> 00:38:34,120 he would've sent you her photo long ago. 434 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:37,000 You're always sticking your nose into things. 435 00:38:37,080 --> 00:38:38,280 Can't I ask about my own son's 436 00:38:38,360 --> 00:38:39,800 -love life? -What good does that do? 437 00:38:41,440 --> 00:38:43,280 He keeps brushing us off. 438 00:38:44,440 --> 00:38:47,600 You know perfectly well he hates being interfered with 439 00:38:47,680 --> 00:38:49,760 and tied down, yet you still lecture him. 440 00:38:49,840 --> 00:38:51,800 Why can't I lecture him? 441 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:56,240 He's been giving people the silent treatment since childhood. 442 00:38:57,040 --> 00:38:58,080 What does he know about love? 443 00:38:58,160 --> 00:38:59,760 He knows nothing about it. 444 00:39:01,400 --> 00:39:05,800 I've also heard he can be arrogant with clients 445 00:39:05,880 --> 00:39:06,720 and incredibly difficult to deal with. 446 00:39:07,320 --> 00:39:08,480 Who would like someone like that? 447 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:11,200 People don't like him, and he doesn't like people. 448 00:39:11,280 --> 00:39:12,360 Isn't that just perfect? 449 00:39:12,440 --> 00:39:13,560 Perfect? 450 00:39:15,320 --> 00:39:16,160 You've spoiled him. 451 00:39:16,240 --> 00:39:18,080 Why are you so annoying? 452 00:39:18,160 --> 00:39:19,920 Our son is right. 453 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:22,320 You should date someone you enjoy looking at. 454 00:39:52,720 --> 00:39:54,480 Go easier on my neck next time. 455 00:39:58,120 --> 00:39:59,920 LUAN NIAN 456 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:09,080 Why is it so quiet over there? 457 00:40:09,720 --> 00:40:12,240 The firecrackers have already started here. 458 00:40:12,840 --> 00:40:14,320 My place is well soundproofed. 459 00:40:15,920 --> 00:40:17,120 What did you say? 460 00:40:17,840 --> 00:40:19,040 -Hello? -Hello? 461 00:40:19,120 --> 00:40:21,440 -Sweetheart, come set off fireworks! -Coming! 462 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:24,320 I have to go. Bye. 463 00:40:34,440 --> 00:40:35,880 Happy Chinese New Year! 464 00:40:36,680 --> 00:40:39,160 Happy Chinese New Year! 465 00:40:39,240 --> 00:40:40,760 Happy Chinese New Year! 466 00:40:44,760 --> 00:40:46,200 They're beautiful. 467 00:40:48,200 --> 00:40:49,680 So beautiful! 468 00:40:52,080 --> 00:40:53,560 Happy Chinese New Year! 469 00:40:54,160 --> 00:40:55,000 Your red envelope. 470 00:40:57,120 --> 00:40:59,280 Come on. Family photo. 471 00:41:15,240 --> 00:41:16,440 Come back to Beijing soon. 472 00:41:58,440 --> 00:41:59,880 BOARDING GATES 473 00:42:04,160 --> 00:42:05,520 You've got to hand it to Luke. 474 00:42:05,600 --> 00:42:07,440 He picked Phuket for the company retreat. 475 00:42:07,520 --> 00:42:08,520 Yeah. 476 00:42:11,280 --> 00:42:12,240 Lumi. 477 00:42:13,600 --> 00:42:15,560 Why aren't you wearing the dress I bought you? 478 00:42:15,640 --> 00:42:16,960 You're not wearing yours either. 479 00:42:17,040 --> 00:42:18,080 Mine's in my suitcase. 480 00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:19,040 So is mine. 481 00:42:19,120 --> 00:42:19,960 Alright. 482 00:42:20,040 --> 00:42:21,400 Then we'll change when we get there. 483 00:42:21,480 --> 00:42:22,320 Sit here. 484 00:42:23,040 --> 00:42:24,120 Where's your seat? 485 00:42:24,200 --> 00:42:25,400 -My seat… -Look. 486 00:42:26,640 --> 00:42:27,680 Isn't that Luke? 487 00:42:29,360 --> 00:42:31,840 He's not joining us on this southern tour, is he? 488 00:42:31,920 --> 00:42:34,080 Wouldn't that mean overtime in Phuket? 489 00:42:34,160 --> 00:42:35,320 No way. 490 00:42:35,400 --> 00:42:37,800 Why would he come on our company retreat? 491 00:42:37,880 --> 00:42:41,040 Probably because I'm the boss, and I can go wherever I want. 492 00:42:44,440 --> 00:42:45,720 Where are you going? 493 00:42:46,920 --> 00:42:48,120 On the company retreat. 494 00:42:49,000 --> 00:42:50,080 You're coming with us? 495 00:42:50,160 --> 00:42:51,600 Is there a problem? 496 00:42:56,720 --> 00:42:57,760 Then… 497 00:42:58,320 --> 00:42:59,840 why aren't you in the first-class lounge? 498 00:42:59,920 --> 00:43:02,800 Since this is a company retreat, there'll be no special treatment. 499 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,840 Can I sit here? 500 00:43:08,160 --> 00:43:09,360 Let's move it. 501 00:43:10,680 --> 00:43:11,520 Go ahead. 502 00:43:18,240 --> 00:43:20,520 Could you be any more inconsiderate? 503 00:43:21,240 --> 00:43:23,480 How are we supposed to have fun with you there? 504 00:43:24,760 --> 00:43:26,240 Then don't go. 505 00:43:37,960 --> 00:43:39,080 Why do you keep looking at me? 506 00:43:40,080 --> 00:43:42,040 It's not like I refused to get you a business-class seat. 507 00:43:45,440 --> 00:43:47,160 I'll upgrade you now. 508 00:43:49,360 --> 00:43:51,560 Come on. Help me see if we can upgrade his seat. 509 00:43:55,560 --> 00:43:57,960 Passengers traveling to Phuket, 510 00:43:58,040 --> 00:44:01,360 please gather your belongings and prepare to board. 511 00:44:27,400 --> 00:44:28,240 You're awake? 512 00:44:30,680 --> 00:44:32,960 Here. Have some water. 513 00:44:49,360 --> 00:44:50,200 Your fever's gone down. 514 00:44:50,720 --> 00:44:52,680 If it comes back tomorrow, 515 00:44:53,200 --> 00:44:54,080 you'll still need a shot to bring the fever down. 516 00:44:56,560 --> 00:44:58,240 Ask Alex for leave. 517 00:44:58,880 --> 00:45:00,240 Take five full days off. 518 00:45:02,560 --> 00:45:03,840 I don't need that many days. 519 00:45:06,560 --> 00:45:07,600 I still have work to do. 520 00:45:07,680 --> 00:45:10,600 Once the fever fries your brain, you won't have to work at all. 521 00:45:14,560 --> 00:45:15,880 I'll rest at home. 522 00:45:32,040 --> 00:45:33,440 I know you have something to say. 523 00:45:34,640 --> 00:45:35,480 I'm going out for a while. 524 00:45:35,560 --> 00:45:38,560 Think about how you want to say it before I get back.