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(Blossom Through the Cloud)

(Adapted from the novel on JJWXC, "Landing on My Heart", by Qiao Yao)

Thanks for your hard work, boys.

Put it right in the middle of the sofa.

Let me see.

A bit higher. Further this way.

What are you doing?

I'm just hanging a painting.

Look at you, frowning and sighing like that.

You're in the way. Sit over here.

I can't see it clearly.

Just sit over here.

I really can't stand you.

It's just a painting.

You've been fussing over it all afternoon.

You've made me feel like...

- Wait, what is it? - Hold on.

Just like this painting.

Everything looks abstract to me now.

Just admit you have presbyopia.

Why blame my painting?

The painting really reflects the person who bought it.

Don't move.

What are you sighing for?

Didn't I make way for you?

You're just in the way here!

Come on, you two.

Make him disappear. Hurry.

I...

What... What is going on?

Young men, come here. Thanks for your hard work.

Let's not hang it there anymore.

On this wall instead.

Good.

In the middle. Don't move it anymore.

Right here.

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Xiao Ruan, thank you for tonight.

What are you thanking me for?

I haven't unwound like this in a very long time.

Thank you to both of you.

Tonight, I finally realized...

what it's like to live for myself.

Tonight,

weren't you the one who asked me out?

If you want to thank someone, thank yourself.

As for the road ahead,

I think I know which way to go now.

I'm so happy tonight.

I want to take a stroll.

Okay.

Do you need me to keep you company?

I want...

to walk this path alone.

I'll be going then.

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Mr. Fu.

Stealing things? And you even have the dog on the lookout?

Aren't you being a bit of a dog yourself?

I say, Ms. He, where is that necklace I gave you last time?

Didn't I give it to Dong Xian?

How many times are you going to extort me over a necklace?

I just forgot about that.

There's a family gathering the day after tomorrow.

I'm thinking of bringing Xiao Ruan over...

to meet you.

That Xiao Ruan?

Well, in what capacity?

Take a guess.

Quit it and just tell me.

As my girlfriend.

Really?

Move aside.

It... It doesn't have to be too valuable.

Here.

- Take this set. - This one?

Isn't this the one Lester gave you?

It's too valuable.

I've been saving it for my daughter-in-law.

Take it.

I'm really taking it then.

Take it. Go on.

The pressure is too much.

What if I fail to marry her and bring her home?

You'll definitely blame me. Won't you be heartbroken?

Fu Ming Yu,

if you're really that useless,

then I'll just have to start over...

and have another child with your dad.

Not this again.

It's late. Go to bed.

Honestly.

Then I won't disturb you two old folks anymore.

I'm leaving.

Wait, my goodness! Don't climb the tree! Let's go home!

- Don't touch me. - Do you know what time it is?

Don't touch me!

Didn't you say...

that if I followed you,

I would have enough to drink?

Where's your integrity?

If you're like this,

who are you to covet the Zheng family business?

Why would I want your family business?

I just want to go home now.

Go.

Who's stopping you?

Who's stopping you?

Fine.

Tell me, my lady,

what exactly will it take...

to get you to go home?

You know.

How would I know?

You...

You can go after those influencers,

and you can go after Ms. Ruan.

Why is it different with me?

Why do you hesitate with me?

Is it because of my legs?

You like those girls with long legs.

My legs...

- Careful. - My legs are perfectly fine too!

- Yes, they're great legs. - I walk with such grace.

- It's not because of your legs! - I don't even get winded walking.

Then why?

Say something.

Yan An, speak up!

You're always like this.

- I can't stand it! - It's because I lack confidence!

Zheng You An, I like you.

But I know better than anyone what kind of person I am.

Every time I liked someone before, I was very serious about it.

But tell me,

how long can a relationship last?

Those other people didn't matter. I didn't care if they left me.

But if you were to leave,

I really wouldn't be able to take it.

Besides, Mr. Zheng only has one precious daughter.

If I mess things up, neither of our families will forgive me.

You're saying that again, aren't you?

Are you afraid that our families won't forgive you,

or are you afraid of hurting me?

I'm afraid of hurting you.

And I'm afraid of failing you.

Yan An,

where do you get the confidence...

to think you could even hurt me?

Is it that I lack charm,

or...

do you think you'll definitely be the one to have a change of heart?

Let me tell you,

when I was out having fun,

you hadn't even touched a girl's hand yet.

Where are you going, Zheng You An?

Slow down.

- Come here. - Where are you going?

Don't touch me!

Zheng You An!

I'm warning you for the last time.

From now on,

you are not allowed in my studio.

Otherwise, every time you show up,

I'll hit you!

Self-righteous jerk.

Ms. Dong, have you been busy painting lately?

I just started a new piece.

Ms. Dong, you're the professional.

Please tell us about this painting.

What exactly is it trying to express?

Yes. Look at how abstract it is.

What's so good about it?

This piece...

is by a painter from Ethiopia.

The artist's signature style...

is a fusion of New Orientalism...

and Classicism.

There are also some Abstractist expressions.

As you can see, the colors are very vibrant.

It has a strong visual impact.

What do you think?

Isn't the painting I just bought at auction beautiful?

It's beautiful.

It's beautiful, all right, but we still don't understand...

what it's actually depicting.

Why do you have to understand it?

Have some fruit.

Lan Xiang, I really have to ask you,

what part of this painting touched you so much...

that you spent such a fortune to buy it?

- Tell us about it. - Tell us.

Well, what's there to tell?

Come on.

Why are you analyzing this?

Isn't it just a painting?

I... I just looked at the colors.

They're vibrant. It looks good.

It was pleasing to the eye, so I bid on it.

I'm so busy every day.

I haven't even looked at it since I got it.

Ms. Dong, why don't you tell us...

what the artist intended to convey through this painting?

Yes, Ms. Dong.

Actually, Mrs. Fu...

has already touched upon the essence of art appreciation.

When we decide to collect a piece,

besides understanding the artist's skill...

and their style,

we also need to know their intended message.

However, I believe one can also completely disregard...

the artist's original intent.

As they say, "mountains are mountains,"

"and rivers are rivers."

Ultimately, what matters is our own state of mind.

Since this painting caught your eye,

it means it has resonated with your soul.

Yes, exactly!

That's exactly what I meant.

See?

Ms. Dong explains it so clearly.

Even after all that,

I still can't figure out...

what exactly was painted.

I don't get it either.

That just means you both need more cultural exposure.

All right. You all stay here and chat.

Have some fruit.

Don't just stand there. Come on. Sit down.

Ms. Dong, please teach them more.

- And let me tell you. - Mrs. Fu.

- Mrs. Fu, do you need help? - No, it's fine.

Go ahead.

- Mr. Yan. - Mrs. Fu.

- Please enjoy the drinks - Go ahead with your work.

I'm so sorry.

Why are you carrying these yourself?

Aren't you sweet?

Did you see?

Mr. Zheng...

and Yan An have been talking for a while.

Do you think he's up to something again?

The situation is getting more and more dire.

Mr. Zheng has no other choice.

He's trying his best to grasp...

at this last lifeline.

But he didn't seem...

to like Yan An much in the past.

What else can he do?

Your son was so high-profile...

about announcing his girlfriend.

Mr. Zheng can't keep chasing after him.

But he shouldn't just turn to anyone in desperation, right?

Actually, Yan An...

is great in every way,

except he likes to play around too much.

Does Mr. Zheng even have any other options now?

Why don't you...

help him think of something?

Do you have another son?

Well,

then I'll try harder to have another one.

As long as they can wait that long.

Why bring that up again?

You have no sense of occasion.

Look at how scared you are.

Even if I had another son,

I wouldn't want to be in-laws with his family.

It's a good thing...

that our Ming Yu has a girlfriend now.

I really have to thank Xiao Ruan.

Otherwise,

his family would be all over us, don't you think?

By the way,

our son is going to bring Xiao Ruan over soon.

You must...

be mindful of your facial expression.

Don't pull a long face.

Don't scare her.

Forget it. Stop smiling.

- What's wrong? - That looks terrible.

We're here.

Is it here?

Let's go.

Is your foot okay?

It's fine.

I used to be able to walk like the wind...

even in high heels.

Walk like the wind?

Do you need me to carry you inside?

Don't try to be brave.

I won't give you that chance.

- If you say so. - I do.

What a good boy.

Dad, Mom.

We're not late, are we?

Old Fu, come here.

Come here. Stop chatting!

Dad, Mom.

Let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Ruan Si Xian.

This is Chairman Fu, my dad.

Hello, Chairman Fu.

Hello.

This is Ms. He.

You've met her before.

She's my mom.

Ms. Ruan, hello.

We meet again.

I just happen to have a son who is...

around your age.

You look beautiful today.

Hello, Ms. He.

What happened just now?

She almost twisted her ankle. It's okay.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

You look so pretty.

Everyone, come over here!

Ms. Dong, come here.

Come here, quickly.

Come on, hurry up. Let me formally introduce you.

- A formal introduction? - Come here, everyone.

- Who is it? Why so formal? - Look.

This is my son's girlfriend, Ruan Si Xian.

Isn't she pretty?

Ms. Ruan looks so beautiful today.

Oh, right. And this is Ms. Dong, the famous painter.

Mom.

Long time no see.

Long time no see.

You look lovely today.

Right, let me introduce you.

This is Mr. Zheng.

He's You An's father.

Hello.

Zheng Tai Chu.

An An's father.

Why isn't it him?

Hello, sir.

I really didn't expect this.

Ms. Dong,

I didn't know Xiao Ruan was your daughter too.

No wonder.

The more I look, the more alike you look.

Are you bored? Have something to eat.

What's wrong? You look troubled.

Why haven't I seen your mother?

My mom?

Maybe my mom is busy with something else.

But I haven't seen her...

since the banquet started.

It's okay.

Maybe she'll come back once she's finished...

with whatever she's doing.

Is she a bit unhappy?

Don't overthink it.

Then she must not like me.

Was I...

a bit too out of line today?

I don't think so.

Besides, you only told the truth.

Hasn't Ms. Dong always been your mother?

I admit,

today,

I was being a bit of a prankster.

Isn't that perfect?

That way, you and my mom are even.

Did you forget last time,

when she tried to introduce...

her "somewhat handsome" son to you?

Right.

But your mom...

must be hiding because she's upset.

Go and find her.

I'm not going.

If she's upset, she has my dad.

My most important task now...

is to keep my girlfriend company.

- Have some fruit. - No.

- Go, now. - I'm not going.

Goldie.

What kind of luck do I have?

No matter how hard I try to avoid it,

I still can't escape it.

How did I end up in this situation?

What's wrong?

Me?

The moment I see you,

my blood pressure skyrockets.

It's higher than your head.

Fine.

Then you should rest.

I'll leave you alone.

Stop right there.

Sit down.

- Sit down! - Okay.

Tell me the truth.

Did you know all along...

that she's Dong Xian's daughter?

You rascal.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

- You knew that she and I... - I know.

But I'm dating Ruan Si Xian,

not her mother.

Don't give me that declaration of Independence.

Of course, it would be best to have our parents' blessing.

But even if I don't,

I'm still going to be with her.

My head is spinning.

Did I ever say I wouldn't let you two be together?

I just find it strange.

Why do you insist on being Dong Xian's son-in-law?

Why?

Mom,

it's not that I insist on being...

Ms. Dong's son-in-law.

It's that I'll only marry Ruan Si Xian.

- Mom. - Don't look at me like that.

I'm not falling for it.

Mom, don't be mad.

Don't you actually really like Ruan Si Xian?

Liking her is one thing,

but she's Dong Xian's daughter.

Yes, she's Dong Xian's daughter.

But it doesn't matter.

I like her.

It's not because of her mother.

But son,

you should have told me sooner.

You should've let me prepare myself.

Look at you two.

Just when I was feeling most proud,

you hit me with this.

My head...

I don't feel comfortable anywhere right now.

In that regard, I really didn't think it through.

I sincerely apologize to you.

Mom, don't be angry anymore.

I actually have another little secret.

- Do you want to hear it? - Stay away from me.

Sit over there and talk.

Speaking of this secret,

actually, Ruan Ruan...

and Ms. Dong...

have some bad blood between them.

Forget it.

What bad blood could there be between a mother and daughter?

Is it as bad as the knot in my heart?

You're actually right.

The issue between them...

is much bigger than the one between you and Ms. Dong.

- Really? - Of course.

Why is that?

Actually, this matter...

is a long story.

You haven't eaten anything all night.

This is very good.

It's low in sugar.

Are you okay?

There's nothing wrong.

At least,

she called me "Mom" today.

I didn't expect her...

to be all grown up now.

Actually, back then,

when I divorced her father,

I already knew this day would come.

It's just that,

with her attitude toward me,

I still feel a bit conflicted.

I understand.

I wonder,

what has she been through all these years?

I never expected her to be with Ming Yu now.

It's actually quite nice.

By the way, is An An okay?

She has known Si Xian for a long while.

I never told her.

- Will she... - It's okay.

Let her process it on her own.

I...

just want you to be okay.

What are you spacing out for?

What do you see in it?

Chaos.

The painting is chaotic,

and my heart is even more so.

Tell me about it.

Maybe I can help you vent a little.

You really can't help me with this.

My heart is in such a mess,

and you played a major part in it.

- Zheng You An. - Why couldn't they just tell me?

They...

probably had their reasons.

In my view,

if they don't tell me something,

it means they don't trust me at all.

Don't say that.

Maybe they were protecting you.

Then the protection period expired tonight.

Now that you mention it,

I've figured it out.

So just now, Xiao Ruan wasn't lashing out at me.

Of course not.

She was aiming at her mother, Dong Xian.

Yes.

But that still doesn't make sense.

What doesn't make sense?

Look, Dong Xian might be a bit snobby,

but she's a good person.

- Yes. - Look.

An An isn't even her biological daughter,

yet she's so good to her.

She's so attentive, down to the last detail.

When parents divorce,

she might not want her husband,

but it's not like she wouldn't want her own biological daughter.

As a mother,

one's heart is always soft.

Children are...

the result of 10 months of pregnancy...

and the flesh of our own flesh.

We love them dearly.

So when it comes to her own daughter,

is it the opposite?

This isn't right. No.

This...

You rascal.

Are you making up stories for me?

Are you trying to fool your mom?

Making things up? I wouldn't dare.

Truly?

See for yourself if you don't believe me.

Ruan Ruan.

Isn't she standing there all by herself?

She looks so lonely.

Look.

She really does.

She...

has a deep-seated family trauma.

But she rarely mentions it to me.

I only know...

that to attend the aviation academy,

she sold the old house that her father gave her.

- Really? - It's true.

She even asked just now,

"Is your mom mad at me?"

"Does she not like me?"

That's why she asked me to come up to keep you company.

- Really? - Of course.

- Look. - Did she really say that?

I wouldn't lie to you.

- I really do like Xiao Ruan. - Yes.

You have good taste.

When Ruan Si Xian called her "Mom" today,

it was indeed hard to take.

But she wasn't targeting you.

You were just caught in the crossfire.

Fine, stop making excuses for her.

It's not that I don't understand.

Her own mother,

instead of staying by her side,

went to be a mother to someone else.

She has her reasons...

for hating me.

Who could possibly accept that?

Why would she hate you?

It's not like you're the one who made her parents divorce.

Can you please get out?

Weren't you having a good talk with my dad?

Just leave already.

Can you let me be alone for a while?

What did I say wrong this time?

Stop bothering me.

- Go. - Wait.

Where am I supposed to go?

Are you two looking at paintings?

- Mrs. Fu. - Mrs. Fu.

Well, why don't you two go outside for a drink?

Take a stroll.

I want to chat with An An for a bit.

- Okay, we'll head out then. - Go on.

You go first.

How is it? Is everything okay?

She's fine.

Were you nervous?

Are you still joking at a time like this?

Are you afraid my mom won't approve of our relationship?

I'm starting to regret it.

At first,

I wanted to embarrass my mom.

But I ended up hurting so many people.

It was never my intention to hurt anyone.

I thought this spiteful revenge would feel good,

but now,

I only feel guilty.

I can understand everything you've said.

But you really don't need to feel guilty.

But your mom was kind enough to invite me to your home.

In the end,

I just came here to ruin everything.

You know,

I am unconditionally and always on your side.

Really?

Of course it's true.

Actually, it's all thanks to you.

Since this painting entered our home,

this is the first time...

I've sat here and truly admired it.

Tell me, why are these paintings so expensive?

Spending this much money really hurts my wallet.

I'd rather buy jewelry.

But I just wanted to show off...

in front of your mother for once.

It's her fault for always snatching the paintings I want.

Right?

However, your mother was quite right about one thing.

Appreciating art...

is about seeing mountains as mountains...

and rivers as rivers.

I don't understand the art,

but I understand the principle.

Isn't that just the three stages of enlightenment?

First, seeing mountains as mountains and rivers as rivers.

Then, seeing mountains not as mountains...

and rivers not as rivers.

Congratulations, you're more advanced than me.

You've already reached the second stage.

Me?

Why do I see mountains not as mountains...

and rivers not as rivers?

Because you're overthinking things.

You've started to question everything.

It's just like when we look at a painting.

We always fixate on the details.

By obsessing over those details,

the more you look,

the more you lose sight of the painting's essence.

That's how misunderstandings are born.

Misunderstanding a painting...

and misunderstanding a person's heart.

But it's okay.

There's a third level of insight.

Seeing mountains as mountains and rivers as rivers.

Don't be afraid.

Sincerity is sincerity.

It won't just vanish because of...

a little misunderstanding or unpleasantness.

It won't.

There, there. Don't feel sad.

Aren't I quite impressive too?

Let me tell you, usually, I'm just too low-key.

I don't like to be flashy. I don't like to show off.

Mrs. Fu, what you're saying...

is a great philosophy.

It's all connected to art.

That's my philosophy too.

It makes me sound more profound, doesn't it?

Okay, there.

There now.

Don't cry anymore.

You had such nice toys as a kid.

You even had your own swing.

I didn't exactly catch the good times.

When my family first moved here,

I had already finished grad school.

This swing you see here...

was installed because Ms. He insisted.

She's quite young at heart.

But it's hard on my dad.

Every time my mom wants to go on the swing,

my dad has to push her.

Does Chairman Fu actually agree to that?

He wouldn't dare refuse.

Want to give it a try?

This is the first time...

I haven't had to wait in line for a swing.

When I wanted to swing as a kid,

I always had to wait in line.

Every time I was the last in line,

if the kids in front didn't want to get off,

I wouldn't get a turn.

But my dad would wait with me.

When it was finally my turn,

he would push me on the swing.

When I had had enough,

he would walk me home.

But I remember this one time.

I had just finished eating beef hot pot at home.

I was so happy that day.

After eating, I dragged my dad...

to the swings.

I swung so hard that day,

I felt like I was flying into the sky.

And guess what?

All that beef hot pot I had eaten...

got thrown up.

I ended up crying all the way home.

Did you like swinging that much?

I really did.

But after I grew up,

I never played on them again.

Every time I saw a swing, I would walk around it.

Later, when I went to the aviation academy,

I started training on the spiraling swing.

Everyone else complained,

but I actually enjoyed it.

It was great.

I could fly into the sky again.

Isn't pushing the swing...

really tiring?

I never tire of it.

Are you that happy?

Of course.

This necklace...

is actually from your mother.

My mom said it can be considered a gift...

for meeting you for the first time.

But it's far too valuable.

Do you still think...

she doesn't like you?

She's just being kind for your sake.

This dress...

wasn't picked out by your mother too, was it?

I am a grown man with normal aesthetic taste.

This doesn't seem like your style.

It really doesn't.

I actually prefer another outfit.

Which one?

Your uniform.

Purser, time to clock out.

You just met someone who let you down.

If you want to find someone who won't let you down...

or betray you,

that person can only be yourself.

Hello, I've arrived.

I see you, sir.

I'm coming to you now.

- Coffee. - Thank you.

Don't drink too much...

coffee.

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- Go home. - "To learn and to practice..."

- Go home. - "Is it not..."

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You always have the same problem.

No matter how many times I tell you, you never remember.

Aren't you being a bit too gentle today?

What happened to being extra harsh?

This afternoon,

I'll be extra harsh.

Long time no see.

Long time no see.

Are you here to wait for me?

Don't get the wrong idea.

I'm here to see Xiao Ruan.

Okay.

I think it's necessary to explain something to you.

Lately, Ruan Si Xian and I,

other than having some interactions at work,

have had almost no contact.

You two are colleagues.

It's normal to have interactions.

Then why are you looking for her?

I'm planning to resign.

- I'm here to give her a small gift. - Are you crazy?

You're doing so well at work right now.

Or did you find an airline with better pay?

Are you planning to jump ship?

I want to go back to school.

Jiang Zi Yue, your ideas are really...

Captain Yue.

I'll leave you to it.

Jiang Zi Yue, don't you think you're being a bit too naive?

We're both adults now.

How can you have such unrealistic ideas?

Yue Yang,

it seems that after all this time,

you still don't know me very well.

At least until today,

"naive" was never a word that applied to me.

Naive doesn't apply to you, but resigning does.

If you go to school now, you'll have to find a job later.

And then, by the time you graduate,

you won't even know what the world has become.

You'll have to start all over again.

And think about it, when you have no income, what will your family do?

Do you think...

So you've known about my family situation all along.

(Departing Ep. 18 for Ep. 19)