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SAY NO TO PIRACY, SUPPORT ORIGINALS

ADAPTED FROM THE EARLY SPRING ON JJWXC.NET AUTHOR: GU NIANG BIE KU

SNOW FALLS WITH YOU BESIDE ME

LUAN NIAN

Open the door.

We're going to the hospital.

I'm not going.

Your face is burning red, and you won't go to the hospital?

Do you have a death wish?

I really don't need to go to the hospital.

I'll be fine after some rest.

Fine.

I'll check the company system for your emergency contact

and inform your family.

If you suffer any complications or accidents later,

the company won't be liable.

Your hand's burning.

Stop being stubborn. Let's go.

The doctor said it was a mild case of mycoplasma pneumonia.

A cough and a slight fever.

Some congee should be fine, right?

It's not me. I'm asking for a friend.

Thanks.

Thank you, Dr. Liang.

You're awake.

Come eat.

Thank you, Mr. Luan.

Drop the formalities.

Don't you get tired of addressing me like that?

I...

Did you burn your hand?

Did you put anything on it?

Don't worry about it. Eat.

I'm feeling much better.

Could you take me home?

I don't want to impose.

Why are you acting like a stranger?

We dated, after all.

You don't need to feel bad about letting me take care of you.

I want to go home.

I want...

to end this relationship.

We can.

Once you're better.

Later, when I looked back on who I was then,

I couldn't explain why I made that decision.

Why do people always do such foolish things

when they're young?

How could something that began like that ever end well?

I acted as if foolish choices came without a price.

You sweated from the fever.

Go take a shower.

You need proper rest to recover.

Come on.

Did you prepare all this for me?

Other women left them here.

Label them when you use them.

That way, the next woman who comes over

won't use or wear the wrong things.

These match my prescription.

What a coincidence.

Come sit down.

What are you covering up?

I've seen it all before.

Why are you always so cutting?

Are you like this with everyone or only with me?

You only said you wanted to end things because you were angry, right?

I meant it.

Really?

It's snowing.

Let's go watch it.

It's cold.

Don't end this.

Or we'll freeze into ice sculptures together.

Could you be more childish?

I'm still sick.

Then don't break up with me.

There were so many gift boxes in your trunk.

Were they meant for other women?

Shang Zhitao,

do you know how luxury-brand pre-spend works?

I don't want to know anything, including you.

You can take your time getting to know me once you're better.

SHAANXI GUOKUI BUNS

Mom.

Did you get the buns?

I did. They're delicious.

We don't have much worth sending.

But I know you like them,

so I sent extra for you to share with your roommates.

Is it enough?

Yes. Don't worry.

About the house,

your father still thinks we should buy it.

Your sister's grown up.

It really isn't convenient.

Mom, what about the money I just sent home?

Did Dad take it again?

Give me the phone. I'll talk to him.

Listen. That place has a lot of buyers,

and it's a bargain.

We won't get another chance like this.

I'm still 30,000 yuan short. Send it over right away.

Don't talk to him like that.

I know life in Beijing isn't easy for you,

but we want to buy a bigger place

and put it in your and your sister's names.

That way, you'll both have something to fall back on.

Don't bother explaining.

Tell him to send the money now.

Hang up and go cook.

TRANSFER: RMB 30,000

TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL

What? Pneumonia?

Are you OK?

Yes. I'm almost recovered.

So you're staying at Luan Nian's now?

Are you two back together?

I'VE GONE TO THE SUPERMARKET I'LL BE BACK SOON

He's been taking good care of me.

He's done everything he can.

He rushed back to take care of you, his girlfriend.

He is into you.

I can't bring myself to ask about him and Zang Yao.

I'll leave it at that.

I don't want to dig any deeper.

Take your time.

Some things can't be rushed.

Leaving some questions unasked may make a relationship last longer, right?

You're right.

I have to go. I think he's back.

Your friend's here.

Why are you here?

Drinking in broad daylight?

Why can't I? I drink when I feel like it.

Want some?

I...

- I should go home. - Why?

Are you fully recovered?

I'll make you some soup later.

It'd be awkward with me here.

She's the one who's intruding.

So she's your new girlfriend?

- Yes. - No.

You two really aren't on the same page.

Maybe you should change the water in the tank.

Why?

She threw up in it.

Zang Yao.

Shang Zhitao.

That's a pretty name.

How do you put up with Luan Nian?

Look at him.

Even at home, he looks like he's chairing a board meeting.

What kind of rare fish is it that you treasure so much?

If it dies, I'll buy you ten more.

If you can't make conversation, say less.

Hongqi is his baby.

Sometimes he talks to it.

What are you talking about?

I heard you. You told it to swim faster.

We've known each other for over 20 years.

He's always been quiet and never liked talking much.

So he's been confiding in his fish.

I've been away so long that I understand you less and less.

How about this?

Let's play a game we used to play as kids.

Rock-paper-scissors, then questions.

Whoever loses can either answer a question

or take a flick to the forehead.

You know how to play, right?

Come on. Rock, paper, scissors.

You first.

Why did you suddenly come back to China?

I broke up with my British boyfriend.

Then I met a guy from Guangzhou and followed him there.

You certainly kept busy.

Will you take a flick to the forehead or answer a question?

I'll answer a question.

Is anyone pursuing you right now?

No.

That's normal. Nothing to be ashamed of.

Some people go their whole lives without anyone ever pursuing them.

I have been pursued.

My ex-boyfriend loved me very much.

Then why did he break up with you?

- Again. - Come on.

Rock, paper, scissors.

You again.

Still answering a question?

I'll take the flick.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Come here.

What's wrong? You chose the flick.

I didn't think you'd flick me that hard.

When we were kids, Luan Nian could flick my forehead

hard enough to send an eraser flying.

He never went easy on girls.

I thought you'd go easier on me.

Let me see.

I'm fine.

There, there.

Again. Come on.

Rock, paper, scissors.

You know Luan Nian

has a crescent-shaped scar on his left leg, right?

He...

He does?

- Do you know how he got it? - From running.

Nonsense.

When I was seven, I took you climbing a wall to raid a bird's nest.

Zang Yao.

Fine. I'll talk about something else.

His mom said

that by the time he was seven or eight, he already acted like a grown-up,

always frowning,

never truly interested in anything, and impossible to please.

You're nothing like Dr. Liang or your father.

Were you adopted?

How about another round?

Sure.

Rock, paper, scissors.

Forehead flick.

That was gentle.

When are you two getting married?

We don't have any plans yet.

I'm warning you.

Don't say anything to my mom.

I was asking on Dr. Liang's behalf.

Really. She's always asking me to set you up with someone.

She says with your personality,

you'll bottle everything up until it kills you.

Boring.

Well, I hope you two make it all the way.

I'm meeting my girls at the bar. Bye.

I only wanted us to be family

and best friends.

Take your medicine.

When your ex flicked you on the forehead, was he gentler than I was?

I don't know you as well as Zang Yao does,

and we don't share as many memories.

Let me see the scar she mentioned.

Shang Zhitao.

Was Mount Tai fun?

Yes.

More fun than being with me?

Do you hold a grudge over everything?

I went with my roommates.

We're very close,

so we often do things together as a group.

Are group outings more fun than being with me?

Are you fun?

No.

I'm not cheerful.

I have no empathy and no soft side.

At least you know yourself.

You do have a soft side.

You have friends,

people you travel with,

and even a childhood sweetheart.

Isn't that right?

Come.

Zang Yao is a few years younger than me.

She was sickly as a child,

and my mom often wrote prescriptions for her.

Later, my parents went abroad.

Her mom was a great cook, so I often ate at their place.

Your parents went abroad without taking you?

They went abroad for business.

I didn't want to go.

Are they back now?

But we rarely get to see each other.

Not even during Chinese New Year?

It's almost here.

Once the holiday starts, I'm going back home.

Shang Zhitao.

When we see each other next year,

I hope you'll call me something different.

What do you want me to call you?

Just call me Luan Nian.

Luan...

Luan Nian.

Luan Nian.

Don't tempt me.

You're still sick.

Actually,

I think it's nice just lying here like this,

without doing anything.

What's nice about it?

TO-DO LIST 1. LEARN TO DRIVE 2. IMPROVE MY ENGLISH

3. MAKE AT LEAST THREE FRIENDS 4. PASS PROBATION AND GET PROMOTED TO SAE

5. CAREER GOAL: ACCOUNT MANAGER

Did you get your year-end bonus?

Check your email.

That's so much money!

The more, the better.

Get a grip, silly.

HR just announced a company retreat in Phuket.

Phuket?

- Here. - No, I can't.

Just take it. Once your mentor, always your mentor.

Happy Chinese New Year.

I'm grateful to Lime

and to myself for working so hard.

GOOD LUCK ALWAYS

My job gave me the chance to work at the forefront of the industry

and see my efforts rewarded.

I'm also grateful to Luan Nian.

Thank you for your kindness,

for always being strict,

and for pushing me to grow in my own way.

JANUARY 2014, HARBIN

I LOVE HARBIN

CENTRAL AVENUE

OLD COUPLE'S TAVERN

Dad, I'll have a drink with you tonight.

I'll join in too.

You can barely hold your liquor.

Just have a sip.

- Cheers. - Happy Chinese New Year!

- Happy Chinese New Year! - Happy Chinese New Year.

Easy on the drinks.

That's strong.

Sweetheart, try the soup I made for you.

It's been simmering all afternoon.

It smells amazing.

Here. Try it.

All right.

- You have some too. - OK.

Since when did you become such a great cook?

See?

If Michelin knew, they'd be giving you a star.

Your auntie next door has a nephew who's a programmer in Beijing.

His hair is really thick.

And his face is chiseled

- like a European statue. - Mom...

Give it a rest.

A European statue?

Exactly. Besides, I want to focus on work.

I'm not looking to date right now.

- All right, let me name the dishes. - Look at you...

We've got Disanxian, sweet-and-sour pork,

and your favorite, blood sausage!

- Dig in. - Eat.

The Spring Festival is always livelier at home.

Everything feels so festive.

- Stop watching and eat. - Come on.

Eat.

LUAN NIAN, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST THIS YEAR

It smells amazing.

Dig in, sweetheart.

Have some blood sausage.

Just looking at you makes me happy.

Mom, this is so good.

Try some.

Luan Nian, Happy Chinese New Year.

Wishing you all the best this year.

Aren't you hot

- wearing a turtleneck indoors? - No.

Here, have some fruit.

Here.

Are you hiding something from me?

- Like what? - Like what?

Don't walk away.

I'm asking you.

Go ahead.

Are you seeing someone?

Are you really that eager for me to date,

get married, and give you a granddaughter?

Why not a grandson?

I prefer a girl.

Of course, a granddaughter would be better.

I'd love that.

Don't change the subject. Are you seeing someone?

I am.

Really?

What does she do?

What's her personality like?

What does she look like?

She's easy on the eyes, has a great personality,

and works a regular office job.

What kind of compliment is "easy on the eyes"?

It means she's pleasant to look at.

Someone steady with a regular job is good.

Don't date someone too domineering.

We don't need that in this family.

I'm choosing a girlfriend, not a daughter-in-law for you.

With your temper,

you'll break up anyway.

With your temper, Mom still hasn't left you.

All right, enough.

This is good.

I thought you'd be alone forever.

A good personality matters.

A girl may date you at first because of your looks,

but sooner or later, she might not be able to stand you.

By the way, Song Qiuhan's father told me

your company was trying to land Xingchi Auto as a client.

We're working on it.

How far along are you?

In a deal of this size, a proposal can only take you so far.

People are what make deals happen.

I know how to manage client relationships.

Don't trouble yourself with it, Mr. Luan.

Don't let your talent make you arrogant.

Creative ideas aren't as valuable as you think.

You need to spend more time and put in more effort

to understand what the client truly wants.

Only then can you be sure of success.

Why haven't you put this much effort into Mom and me?

Your own family has never enjoyed that privilege.

What nonsense are you talking about?

I'm teaching you how to deal with people.

If I hadn't been so strict with you growing up

and pushed you to become capable,

would you be where you are today?

Cacti can grow in the desert,

but that doesn't mean the desert is good for plants.

- Hey you... - All right, enough.

Enough.

It's Chinese New Year. Why bring that up now?

Our son is already doing very well.

He doesn't need your guidance.

Ignore him.

Where are you going?

Send me a photo of the girl.

OK, I'll send you one.

Hurry.

Here it is.

Look at what he sent me.

Isn't that you?

If he'd really wanted you to know,

he would've sent you her photo long ago.

You're always sticking your nose into things.

Can't I ask about my own son's

- love life? - What good does that do?

He keeps brushing us off.

You know perfectly well he hates being interfered with

and tied down, yet you still lecture him.

Why can't I lecture him?

He's been giving people the silent treatment since childhood.

What does he know about love?

He knows nothing about it.

I've also heard he can be arrogant with clients

and incredibly difficult to deal with.

Who would like someone like that?

People don't like him, and he doesn't like people.

Isn't that just perfect?

Perfect?

You've spoiled him.

Why are you so annoying?

Our son is right.

You should date someone you enjoy looking at.

Go easier on my neck next time.

LUAN NIAN

Why is it so quiet over there?

The firecrackers have already started here.

My place is well soundproofed.

What did you say?

- Hello? - Hello?

- Sweetheart, come set off fireworks! - Coming!

I have to go. Bye.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!

They're beautiful.

So beautiful!

Happy Chinese New Year!

Your red envelope.

Come on. Family photo.

Come back to Beijing soon.

BOARDING GATES

You've got to hand it to Luke.

He picked Phuket for the company retreat.

Yeah.

Lumi.

Why aren't you wearing the dress I bought you?

You're not wearing yours either.

Mine's in my suitcase.

So is mine.

Alright.

Then we'll change when we get there.

Sit here.

Where's your seat?

- My seat... - Look.

Isn't that Luke?

He's not joining us on this southern tour, is he?

Wouldn't that mean overtime in Phuket?

No way.

Why would he come on our company retreat?

Probably because I'm the boss, and I can go wherever I want.

Where are you going?

On the company retreat.

You're coming with us?

Is there a problem?

Then...

why aren't you in the first-class lounge?

Since this is a company retreat, there'll be no special treatment.

Can I sit here?

Let's move it.

Go ahead.

Could you be any more inconsiderate?

How are we supposed to have fun with you there?

Then don't go.

Why do you keep looking at me?

It's not like I refused to get you a business-class seat.

I'll upgrade you now.

Come on. Help me see if we can upgrade his seat.

Passengers traveling to Phuket,

please gather your belongings and prepare to board.

You're awake?

Here. Have some water.

Your fever's gone down.

If it comes back tomorrow,

you'll still need a shot to bring the fever down.

Ask Alex for leave.

Take five full days off.

I don't need that many days.

I still have work to do.

Once the fever fries your brain, you won't have to work at all.

I'll rest at home.

I know you have something to say.

I'm going out for a while.

Think about how you want to say it before I get back.