Original subtitles

♪Her smile, her kindness, her kiss♪

♪Her presumptions♪

♪She was in love, she was tired, she walked away♪

♪Only tears remained♪

♪Can't hold on, can't forget♪

♪Can't let go of her all-or-nothing love♪

♪Promises became a burden after all that hesitation♪

♪Leaving longing frozen into a winter night♪

♪That girl, my girl♪

♪The light's still on, but you're already far away♪

♪The words reach my lips, but I can't get them out♪

♪That girl, my girl♪

♪My voice echoes, but no one answers♪

♪Is this really how it ends for us?♪

[You don't have to be perfect tobe worthy of Love]

[The Early Spring]

[Adapted from The Early Spring on jjwxc.net, Author: Gu Niang Bie Ku]

Is that him?

That's him.

I've seen his picture.

He sure looks decent.

That's him.

Anyone who bullies our daughter is no better than a dog.

I'm going to have a word with him.

Come back.

What's wrong?

What are you doing?

Tao isn't back yet.

You're not young anymore.

Trying to pick a fight with him?

Honestly.

Doesn't he get under your skin?

Keep it down.

Why should we serve him?

Why feed him?

You're treating him like our son-in-law now.

I didn't serve him.

I didn't even bring out the dishes he ordered.

He helped himself to the peanuts

and the drinks.

Was I supposed to stop him from drinking?

Jeez.

Boss, bill, please.

Coming.

Here you go.

That'll be 150.

Tao,

where are you?

Hurry home.

Thank you.

Alright. See you.

We're closed.

Mr. Shang,

it's only eight.

The sign says you close at ten.

Don't call me that.

I own this place.

I'll close whenever I want.

Mr. Shang,

I'm waiting for someone.

I told you not to call me that.

Listen.

Stop wasting your time.

The person you're waiting for is not coming today.

How about this?

You and Mrs. Shang go upstairs first.

I'll mind the shop.

I'm not leaving

until Tao comes back.

Who says you can call her "Tao"?

[Episode 23] [Luke Is My Dog Too]

Who says you can call her "Tao"?

You're back.

Dad,

I'll close up tonight.

You two go upstairs.

Don't worry.

In that case,

take care of yourself.

Mr. Luan,

our tavern is tiny.

Why don't you grab a drink somewhere else?

Let's talk somewhere else.

No need.

If you want to discuss work, come to the office.

There's nothing to talk about

here.

You've always held a grudge against me.

How could I?

You're

such a big shot.

Why would I hold a grudge?

Tao.

Can you please talk to me nicely?

It's not that I can't.

I just don't have anything to say to you.

You've received 10,000 yuan via Alipay.

Luan Nian.

It's only one plate of peanuts and one bottle of soda.

Why did you pay ten thousand?

If you're that rich,

why don't you just buy this tavern?

Would you sell it?

Everything has a price in your eyes.

Why did you sell

the bags and gifts I gave you?

If it's because

I sold your gifts

and left without saying goodbye,

I'll apologize.

I haven't spent a single cent from selling those bags.

If you want it back,

give me your account number.

I'll transfer the money back.

If you don't,

I'll donate it when I get the chance.

How does that sound?

Keep it.

Alright.

I'll keep it.

Now we're even.

Shang Zhitao.

I'll come back tomorrow.

What exactly do you want?

You want to tell my parents about what happened between us,

don't you?

You don't have to.

I'll tell them right now.

I behaved badly.

I got involved with you

because I wanted to climb the ladder.

I've never thought of our relationship

that way.

Shang Zhitao,

I truly loved you during those six years.

That doesn't matter anymore.

We're over.

Luan Nian,

I'm really tired.

I've barely slept for two days

because of this summit.

Can I drive you home?

When you're exhausted,

driving is dangerous.

[Old Couple's Tavern]

Follow the GPS.

Today's high in Harbin is minus thirteen degrees.

The low is minus twenty-two degrees.

It's bitterly cold

and humid.

Bundle up

to keep from getting sick.

♪One look is all it takes to find the right person♪

♪One lifetime is all it takes to commemorate this love♪

♪Whatever remains will be the proof♪

♪If it never crosses your mind♪

♪The tide as I turn back♪

♪Is just formless attraction♪

♪Your silhouette is closing in♪

♪Your breathing grows clear♪

♪Too many distractions in this world♪

♪I would rather forget myself♪

♪Just this moment♪

I'm home.

I'll come get it from you tomorrow.

No need to pick me up.

Okay.

See you tomorrow.

How are you getting back?

It's okay.

I can get back by myself.

Thanks.

[Lumi]

Mr. Luan seems to have taken quite a blow.

He suddenly disappeared.

Are you two together?

Luan Nian,

have you lost your mind?

What are you doing out here?

It's freezing.

I thought I'd have a drink

to warm up.

Are you trying to freeze to death?

Do you think I'd take responsibility if something happened to you?

Would you?

No.

Do you have a boyfriend now?

What are you talking about?

I heard your assistant call that guy brother-in-law.

He's not my boyfriend.

He's my fiancé.

Is Luke still alive?

Luke's still young.

Why wouldn't he be?

Is he at home?

Yeah.

I want to see him.

♪Still can't define♪

I don't want Luke to see you.

He'd be heartbroken.

Even Luke misses me.

You're worse than a dog.

♪That you only see clearly up close...♪

Luan Nian.

We've been tangled up for so many years.

I'm exhausted.

Now,

I just want to live my own life,

take care of my family,

and put my life back in order.

I don't want anything else.

If you have to know

why I left without saying goodbye,

it's because I knew

if I'd said goodbye,

you would've said a lot of hurtful things.

I'd had enough of that.

Finished?

Yeah.

Then let me say a few things.

Go ahead.

There's something

I think you deserve to hear from me.

Back when you were up for the Specialist title,

I gave you

a very high score.

I only found out afterward that Song Ying had been added as your competitor.

You always told me to be fair.

I was.

My score reflected how I saw you.

If you think you weren't good enough

when you first joined Lime,

that you lacked confidence,

or that I looked down on you even when you left,

then let me make one thing clear.

When you first joined, you weren't very good.

But by the time you left,

you were the best employee I'd ever trained.

It was snowing that day too.

You walked out of my place.

You made Luke choose between you and me.

It felt like getting divorced.

At least people negotiate during a divorce.

But you?

You just walked away.

Did you think you were the only one

who gave your heart over the past six years?

What about mine?

Didn't I try?

♪Love is tears, and the more they overflow, the sadder it becomes♪

♪Once the rainy season passes, I'll decide who to forget...♪

Luan Nian.

I'm really grateful

for everything you've done for me over those years.

I truly appreciate it.

I already wished you well

in the last message

I sent you.

I always hope everything goes well for you.

But

we still have a long life ahead of us.

There are so many things worth doing

and so many people worth loving.

Go back, Luan Nian.

I'm not leaving.

I want to see Luke right now.

Luke had been with me since the day we brought him home.

I fed him.

I took him hiking.

I walked him.

Why can't I see him?

Because Luke is my dog.

Your dog's name is Luke.

He's named after my English name.

I trained him too.

Why can't I see him?

♪Her smile, her kindness♪

♪Her kiss, her presumptions♪

♪She was in love, she was tired♪

♪She walked away, only tears remained♪

♪I can't describe, hear, or find♪

♪Her candor♪

♪Silence replaces the words that pass down my judgment♪

♪Let our memories be void♪

♪Her fear, her pain♪

♪Her dreams, the way she pulls away♪

♪I care, I understand♪

♪Why are we left in such a mess?♪

♪Can't hold on, can't forget, can't let go♪

♪Of her all-or-nothing love...♪

Tao.

♪Promises became a burden after all that hesitation♪

♪Leaving longing frozen into a winter night♪

♪That girl, my girl...♪

You just want to see Luke?

♪The light's still on, but you're already far away...♪

Yes.

♪The words reach my lips, but I can't get them out♪

Okay.

Luke!

Luke.

Luke.

Let me take a look at you. There, there.

You've gotten thinner.

She doesn't let you eat meat, does she?

His stomach is sensitive.

If he eats too much, he'll throw up.

Looks like Mr. Xing hasn't been around much.

You had a point.

I shouldn't stop you

from seeing Luke.

After all, you raised him.

If you miss him,

just let me know.

You can take him out anytime.

I have a few more things to say.

Go ahead.

Don't transfer money to me anymore.

When you do, it reminds me of

how you used to buy me

expensive bags.

It makes me very, very uncomfortable.

And don't use any excuses to see my parents.

I don't like that.

Alright.

One more thing.

Things are fine the way they are now.

Let's leave it at that.

Luke.

I'm going now.

I'll come see you again.

Mr. Luan,

what brings you here?

Well,

my boss stepped out.

Please have a seat.

I'll give her a call.

No need.

I was just passing by.

I'll leave in a minute.

Have a seat, please.

Is this her desk?

Yeah.

[Supplier Contacts]

You like Coffee.

Iced Americano.

One moment, please.

I'll go buy one now.

Who trained your staff on client reception?

My boss.

She always says,

"Be tactful when you work,

and never lose your principles."

Anything but sleeping with clients

is fine.

No sleeping with clients? Did she really say that?

No.

I was trying to be funny.

What she meant was,

be observant and know what people need.

How long have you worked here?

Two years.

Does your boss

go on dates often?

Go on dates?

Not at all.

We usually don't get off work until ten.

She stays even later than we do.

So I'd say no.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Alright.

The restroom is outside to your right.

I'll get going.

I'll visit again sometime.

Take care, Mr. Luan.

Dates?

Why was he asking about that?

Can I ask you something?

What is it? You seem anxious.

Are the advertising budgets

for your clients' regional branches

handled separately?

That's usually the case.

The budget is allocated to each regional office to manage on its own.

A friend of mine

runs an ad agency in Harbin.

Send some budget their way and let them give it a shot.

Let me put it this way.

Every agency I've introduced to you

does honest work.

They're all solid teams.

Say no more. I know.

It's Shang Zhitao, right?

I'll give you the contact.

Get in touch with them yourself.

The contact person is Fu Dong.

You've been to Harbin

so many times,

and still got nowhere.

Is Shang Zhitao married?

None of your business.

None of my business.

That's satisfying.

Never thought I'd live to see

someone like you, who never listens to anyone,

finally brought to heel.

Are you done?

Look,

we're all rooting for you to win her back.

But could you

be a little more straightforward?

If you love someone, just say it.

Be sweet.

Be gentle.

See her often.

Take it one step at a time.

Don't rush it.

Who is it?

Why are you here again?

I'm here to see Luke.

Did you tell me in advance?

Luke.

Luke.

Look

what I brought.

I bought meat.

I'll make you some meatballs later.

You need to fatten up.

Good boy.

Let's go, Luke.

Come on.

Luke.

Luke.

Luke.

Look at you drooling.

I'll make them for you later.

I ran into your neighbor downstairs earlier today.

She asked if I was your boyfriend.

And?

I said yes.

It's fine.

My reputation is bad anyway.

That's a relief.

Mine isn't great either.

Two jerks. Perfect match.

Luke,

did you hear what he said?

How about we poison him so he can't talk anymore?

♪One look is all it takes to find the right person♪

♪One lifetime is all it takes to commemorate this love♪

♪Whatever remains will be the proof♪

♪If it never crosses your mind♪

♪The tide as I turn back♪

♪Is just formless attraction♪

♪Your silhouette is closing in♪

♪Your breathing grows clear♪

♪Too many distractions in this world♪

♪I would rather forget myself♪

♪Just this moment♪

Tao.

Tao.

Mom.

Dad.

Why are you here?

There weren't many customers today.

Your dad said

we'd bring you some food.

What's wrong?

Can't we come?

Look at this girl.

Well, well.

Honestly.

Dad, Mom.

Mr. and Mrs. Shang, you are here.

Mr. and Mrs. Shang.

You have a guest?

What is he doing here?

Uh, he...

Well.

Luke has been sick,

so he came to take care of him.

That's right.

Tao is busy,

so I'm helping look after Luke.

Are you cooking?

Perfect timing.

Let's stay and eat together.

We've got guests.

Don't just stand there.

Lend him a hand.

Help with what?

I'm here to eat,

not to work.

Well.

Luan...

Luan Nian.

Want a drink?

Sure. I'll have a drink with you.

Come.

The first toast

is for you.

Welcome to Harbin.

Thank you, Mr. Shang.

The second toast.

Thank you

for supporting our tavern last time.

My pleasure.

Not eating the dishes?

The third toast.

Thank you

and your friends for looking after her

when Tao was all alone in Beijing.

Come on.

Have a bite.

Soak up the alcohol.

Eat the dishes.

Here.

Also, thank you

for taking care of Luke.

Are you sure you want to continue?

Don't worry. He's a young man.

Well.

That's enough.

At least eat something.

Here. Drink it.

Sure.

Thank you.

Are you hiding something from me?

You looked after Luke well.

I'm not.

Wishing Luke good health as he grows up.

You're hiding something from your mom.

Don't interrupt.

Listen to me.

You...

You...

Have you thought this through?

I'm always on your side.

I'm really not hiding anything.

A spoiled child never turns out well.

You're definitely hiding something from me.

That's the last.

Come on.

Don't let him drink anymore.

Luke is closer to you

than he is to Tao.

Drink up.

Stop drinking, Dad.

- He can drink himself. - Shang.

- Shang, stop it. - Cheers.

No.

He's drunk enough.

I'll finish it.

Don't drink anymore.

Lan.

Lan is not his name.

It's Luan.

Not Lan.

- Luan. - Yes, I'm Luan.

Mr. Shang, let's keep drinking.

No.

Let's drink some more.

Stop it.

That's enough.

Don't.

My daughter needs to rest.

Which hotel are you staying at?

Not drinking anymore?

Where's he staying?

How would I know?

The room next door?

I asked which hotel.

I'm staying at the hotel next door, Mrs. Shang.

Alright. Let's go.

We'll leave together.

Not drinking anymore?

Are you leaving already?

Easy there.

Young man.

- Young man, wait. - That's not the door.

That's not the door.

He's a lightweight.

Easy.

I'm fine.

I can walk by myself.

Don't throw my dad's back out.

Walk by yourself.

- Go on. - Let him walk.

Slow down.

I'm fine.

Easy.

Can he make it?

- Can he make it? - He's a young man.

He holds his liquor well.

He's well-mannered when he's drunk.

You got him

completely wasted.

You poured him drink after drink.

He didn't even have a bite to eat.

The way someone acts when they're drunk says a lot about them.

At least this trip wasn't for nothing.

Alright.

Go get some rest.

Go to bed early.

- Luan. - Bye.

Wait.

Let's go together.

Easy now.

- Come. - What's the rush?

Why are you back?

The hotel's fully booked.

Excuse me.

I have nowhere else to stay.

Weren't you drunk?

That wasn't enough to do it.

You were faking.

I'll take the guest room.

Did I tell you to undress?

Did I say yes?

Knowing how hospitable people in Harbin are,

you wouldn't leave me out on the street, would you?

What exactly...

Luan Nian.

What do you want?

I'll sleep on the couch if I have to.

Suit yourself.

Shang Zhitao,

I know you're still awake.

Just let me say a few things.

You don't have to answer.

After you left,

I thought about us a lot.

I know you put up with a lot

in our relationship.

You endured so much just to be with me,

because you loved me.

But back then,

I was too arrogant.

I realized everything too late.

I didn't treat you well enough.

But my feelings were real.

I'm sure you could tell.

When I said I wanted to take care of Luke with you,

I meant it.

We've still got a long road ahead.

I'll take it one step at a time.

Shang Zhitao,

I'm sorry.

For everything that happened.

The old me always thought

I wasn't good enough.

Even so, I knew I was loved.

We really did love each other.

But

he was too proud,

and I was too insecure.

Neither of us

would back down.

Why?

Why is he always like this?

Every time I make up my mind,

he shows up

and undoes everything I've worked so hard for.

Why are you here?

I brought Luke breakfast.

I'll check on him

before heading to the airport.

Luke.

Come here, Luke.

Come, let's not eat bread.

It's not good.

It has no nutrition.

Shang Zhitao, is this how you live?

You don't even have an egg in the fridge.

Mr. Luan,

I don't know how to cook.

Ms. Shang,

you can always learn to cook for yourself.

Why would I learn?

I can order takeout

or eat at my mom's.

Worst case,

I'll find a boyfriend who can cook.

Don't you already have one?

Isn't he your fiancé?

Want me to remind him

to come cook for you?

Tell him

to step up his game.

I'll cook for you.

And for Luke.

I've got to get to work.

♪One look is all it takes to find the right person♪

♪One lifetime is all it takes to commemorate this love♪

♪Whatever remains will be the proof♪

♪If it never crosses your mind♪

♪The tide as I turn back♪

♪Is just formless attraction♪

♪Your silhouette is closing in♪

♪Your breathing grows clear♪

♪Too many distractions in this world♪

♪I would rather forget myself♪

♪Just this moment♪

♪One look is all it takes to find the right person♪

♪One lifetime is all it takes to commemorate this love♪

♪If you miss it, just save the traces♪

♪If your tears fall on their own♪

♪Followed by our hearts beating to the same rhythm♪

♪Will you listen to it♪

♪Or will you reply to me in silence?♪

♪Your silhouette is closing in♪

♪Your breathing grows clear♪

♪Too many distractions in this world♪

♪I would rather forget myself♪

♪All I want is to lose myself in this moment♪

♪Your aloofness masks your vulnerability♪

♪I hide my nervousness in the corner♪

♪Too many hurdles in this world♪

♪Even one moment can keep us warm♪

♪Just this moment♪

♪All right?♪