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'Distant Similarity' - Liu Yuning [Sing along]

♪ My heart flipped when a dynamic flashed between us someday ♪

♪ Guided by instinct We feel the same reason, harboring a special feeling underneath ♪

♪ Guided by instinct We feel the same reason, harboring a special feeling underneath ♪

♪ Amidst the ecstatic shock I begin to doubt what I see ♪

♪ Amidst the ecstatic shock I begin to doubt what I see ♪

♪ I can't believe you made me compromise ♪

♪ The world you're sick of I look into it thoroughly ♪

♪ The world you're sick of I look into it thoroughly ♪

♪ How lucky I am to console you When you suffer alone ♪

♪ How lucky I am to console you When you suffer alone ♪

♪ Yet I realize I cannot let go of the love I hold onto tightly ♪

♪ Yet I realize I cannot let go of the love I hold onto tightly ♪

♪ As I venture into the world from a mundane life You show up at the exact moment ♪

♪ As I venture into the world from a mundane life You show up at the exact moment ♪

♪ My ambition Puts an end to this aimless journey ♪

♪ My ambition Puts an end to this aimless journey ♪

♪ The familiar light of pursuit shines into my heart From the starting point ♪

♪ The familiar light of pursuit shines into my heart From the starting point ♪

[South Wind Knows]

[Episode 22]

Granny.

Why are you still up? It's late now.

I've been waiting for you.

Tomorrow, you're going to visit Yunshen's family.

Bring them to his grandfather and mother.

They are too precious. I can't take them.

Just take them.

This is your first time meeting his family. You have to show proper manners.

Don't worry. I'll prepare the present by myself.

You don't know about this.

Families like Yunshen's lack nothing.

We can't afford hefty presents.

But as for these two Reishi Mushrooms,

I've been keeping them for many years.

They're considered presentable, I think.

It's a gift for them.

But you see them as your treasure and you never eat them.

They sure are precious,

but the happiness of my granddaughter is more precious.

Thank you, Granny.

No need to thank me.

Well, go to bed now.

Get enough rest and meet with his family with a radiant face.

Okay.

We've arrived.

My stomach hurts. I don't think I can make it.

My stomach hurts. I don't think I can make it.

Your stomach hurts?

Why?

No idea.

- I'll rub your stomach. - No. It'll be more painful.

This is weird.

Get down.

You're nervous, aren't you?

Come on.

Come.

My heart broke when you said that.

Zhu Jiu.

No one can change my mind.

So, don't be nervous.

All right. Let's go.

Let's go.

I need to remind you. If my grandpa prepares dinner today, I'm afraid you...

Come here. Wutong.

Come here. Wutong.

Wutong.

Where are you going? What's wrong? Are you shy about seeing someone new?

Where are you going? What's wrong? Are you shy about seeing someone new?

- All right. - Come back.

- All right. - Come back.

- Come back. Hey. - Yunshen, you're home.

- Come back. Hey. - Yunshen, you're home.

Look. Wutong came out upon hearing your voice. Go ahead.

Look. Wutong came out upon hearing your voice. Go ahead.

- Mr. Fu. - Hello. - This is my girlfriend.

- Mr. Fu. - Hello. - This is my girlfriend.

- Nice to meet you, Mr. Fu. My name is Zhu Jiu. - Hello.

- Nice to meet you, Mr. Fu. My name is Zhu Jiu. - Hello.

Finally, we meet. Come here and sit.

Finally, we meet. Come here and sit.

- Grandpa, where's Mom? - She's upstairs.

Something urgent came up and she's dealing with it.

By the way, go upstairs and see if she needs your help.

All right, I'll head upstairs. You guys talk.

All right, I'll head upstairs. You guys talk.

Have a seat.

Mr. Fu, I've brought you a present.

Thank you so much.

By the way,

how did you two meet each other?

Mom.

Mom, it's me.

Come in.

Mom, Zhu Jiu is downstairs.

Come down for dinner.

It's not the time yet.

But you promised you'd have a meal together.

Mom.

Stop reading. Come on.

Let's go and meet your future daughter-in-law.

I'm having dinner with your friend, not my daughter-in-law.

I'm feeling unwell, I need some rest. You go down first.

I'm feeling unwell, I need some rest. You go down first.

- Back then, I... - Back then...

What were you talking about?

I'm telling Mr. Fu how you used to bully me.

I bullied you? I've never done that. Don't listen to her, Grandpa.

I bullied you? I've never done that. Don't listen to her, Grandpa.

- Mr. Fu, I have evidence. - You do?

- I keep them on my phone. - Let me see.

- I keep them on my phone. - Let me see.

- Both of you... - Wait.

- You have already teamed up against me? - Fu Yunshen.

Mr. Fu, look at him. Give it to me. Give it to me.

Mr. Fu, look at him. Give it to me. Give it to me.

Mr. Fu, look at him. Give it to me. Give it to me.

- It's fine to let me have a look. - Mr. Fu! - Goodness.

- It's fine to let me have a look. - Mr. Fu! - Goodness.

- When did I bully you? - You're bullying her now.

- Give it to me. - It's been a while, Dr. Zhu.

I could hear you laugh from upstairs.

This is not some alleys you stay in.

Let's go and check on the dishes.

All right.

Oh, right.

This is her first visit to our home. Have a nice talk.

Mrs. Fu.

Mrs. Fu, this is a gift for you.

Dr. Zhu, you've lost some weight. And your complexion doesn't look good.

Your job must be tiring.

I'm not sure if you'll like the gift.

Come on in, let's eat.

Taste this. Miss Tao made this fish. It's great.

Taste this. Miss Tao made this fish. It's great.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Oh, this one. Try this.

Oh, this one. Try this.

This tastes even more delicious. Pork rib. Eat more.

This tastes even more delicious. Pork rib. Eat more.

This tastes even more delicious. Pork rib. Eat more.

- Which one should I take? - I can serve myself.

Really?

- This one. - Yunshen, we're sitting here. What are you doing?

- This one. - Yunshen, we're sitting here. What are you doing?

Mom, this is Zhu Jiu's first visit here. I'm worried she can't reach the food.

You...

It's a family dinner. There are no rules here.

Zhu Jiu, help yourself to do whatever you like.

- All right. Thank you, Mr. Fu. - Good. Let's eat.

- All right. Thank you, Mr. Fu. - Good. Let's eat.

Dr. Zhu, you're in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

You know Zhizhi, right? She's in the Department of Anesthesia.

We worked on the same surgery before.

We've known the Zhou family for years.

Yunshen and Zhizhi have been friends since infancy.

Mom, why did you bring her up?

Why couldn't I?

Zhizhi's mom has hinted at me for several times, but I didn't give her the green light.

I told her that though we're compatible in terms of family status and both of them are tight,

I told her that though we're compatible in terms of family status and both of them are tight,

I don't like Zhizhi's job.

She always has to stay up late. She can't manage to take care of you.

Dr. Zhu, I can tell you and Yunshen are close,

you'll resign from work after getting married, right?

Mrs. Fu.

I hold my family dearly too.

I think I can try to take care of my career and family at the same time.

Much easier said than done.

Mom, regarding the marriage life, there are so many surgeons out there,

but I have never heard someone resign from work after getting married.

Shuning, it's her first time here, though. You're bringing this up too soon.

Shuning, it's her first time here, though. You're bringing this up too soon.

Here, have some fruit.

Dad.

You're aware of Yunshen's health problem.

His body has been weak after the accident.

Afterward, his responsibilities in Lingtian will become heavier.

His future wife must prioritize taking care of him.

Otherwise, I'll be worried for him.

Mom.

In a marriage, we have to take care of each other.

No one should sacrifice their job for the other.

If a man doesn't take care of his wife and expects the other way round,

why doesn't he just hire a housemaid?

Good idea. Go and hire a housemaid.

It seems the dinner has become a debate now.

Eat up.

I wasn't thoughtful enough.

I didn't expect my mom to have that attitude. I'm sorry.

I didn't expect my mom to have that attitude. I'm sorry.

It's fine. No need to apologize to me.

I know you're torn between.

Zhu Jiu.

Please give me some more time.

I'll definitely convince my mother.

Anyway, we have more time ahead.

Please send me home. Granny is waiting for me.

Your hands feel cold.

It's nippy out here.

I see.

- Let me warm them up. - No, thanks.

It's better for you...

- Bumped you. - What are you doing?

Bump me back. That's how we play this.

Miss Tao.

You can have this.

This is too precious. I can't take this.

Just take it when I ask you to take it.

Dad.

- Have a seat. - Never mind.

Shuning, you shouldn't have done that this evening.

Anyway, she's someone your son likes.

I want her to take the hint and withdraw.

But have you considered Yunshen's feelings?

There's something you can't cross over the line.

Don't do anything that will make you regret it.

Why did you coop yourself in the room once you came back?

I'm reading.

It wasn't going well.

You were having a hard time there, right?

No.

Sit, Granny.

I'd been a daughter-in-law before.

When my mother-in-law gave me a hard time,

I was thinking how I'd trouble my daughter-in-law in the future.

Granny, did you give Mom a hard time?

I did have that thought.

But your dad held her so dearly.

So, I didn't do anything to her.

Besides, your mom was sensible and pretty.

She was calling me so sweet that it could mellow me out.

How could I ever trouble her?

Really? But I feel that you're not easy to deal with.

Me?

The one who is difficult to deal with is your mother.

She had a bickering with your dad.

She then packed her luggage and left for Country M.

By the time your dad found her, she was building fire for the locals

and had ashes all over her face.

Seriously?

As doctors, they devoted their everything.

But as parents, they left you with me and you had to suffer with me.

Don't say that. I didn't suffer at all.

Granny, I'm so blessed to be staying with you.

If your parents were still alive, his family wouldn't be up to our station.

It's not about that.

Why not?

Families like Yunshen's are very snobbish.

But since you've made up your mind, you need to be prepared to face the trouble.

But it's not a big deal.

You don't live off anyone.

You bring bread to your own table.

Rest assured, Granny.

No need to worry about me. I know what I have to face.

I don't worry about you.

But it's quite a loss for giving out my Reishi Mushrooms...

when the receivers don't appreciate them.

I wish I could've grounded them into powder and drunk it with you.

Like granny, like granddaughter.

Mom.

Let's have a talk.

If you want to talk about Zhu Jiu, cut that out.

Before this, you wanted me to learn more about her.

Fine. I've already met her twice.

I can tell you now, I disapprove of your relationship.

You might as well admit that you're concerned about her family background

because she can't help in my career.

That's right. It's good that you know.

Your grandfather has given the Vice President position to Fu Xizhou.

Plus, he receives help from Gu Changrong. You have no chips to compete with him.

He'll soon take over our home.

Mom.

I promise you that I'll regain control of the company.

But not on the condition of sacrificing my relationship.

Yunshen, it's fine that you don't like Zhizhi.

Mr. Qi's daughter is returning from overseas soon.

Let's set up a meeting with her, okay?

Mom.

Stop it, please.

I'm not meeting any women.

Zhu Jiu means a lot to me.

And I'll propose to her.

Are you going against me purposely?

I have made this decision...

when the moment I stood up from the wheelchair.

No means no.

I'm not here to get your approval.

I came to inform you about my decision.

I'm your mother. You must respect my opinion.

Mom.

Since back then,

I have always respected your opinion.

However, you never make good...

on your promise.

I don't. I'm doing this for your own good.

Love isn't the only thing needed in a marriage.

I have no idea...

if love alone is enough...

to support a long marriage,

but a marriage without love...

will never be a happy one.

Just like you and Dad.

It's fine if Zhu Jiu and I can't stick to the end.

That's my own choice, anyway.

I hope you can respect my choice.

This Ethiopian coffee tastes unique. Even its aroma is pleasant.

Here. Have a taste.

Here you go.

Leo has chosen a great present.

Where are you going?

Boss.

Are you slacking off when I'm not around?

No.

Oh, right. Leo sent us the Ethiopian coffee. It tastes so good.

Here. Have a taste.

Is it for you?

No. It's for you.

Forget it. I'm not calling names since I'm in a good mood.

Coming next, we're going to have an important task.

I was just informed that the board members approved our lymphoma vaccine project.

Here's a suggestion. Let's dine out to celebrate this, all right?

That's right!

I have plans tonight. But your dinner is all on me.

- Great! - Boss is so generous.

Boss.

You can bring Dr. Zhu to join us.

Are you sure? I don't think it's good to show off how happy we are.

True, though. If so, we won't disturb you.

As an apology for your absence, Boss asks us to order food however we want.

Thank you, Boss.

Okay.

Eat to your heart's content. It's all on me.

But Chen Le will pay for himself.

Wait, Boss.

Off you go. Stop making noise here. Get back to work.

Come on.

♫ I see you in a dark corner being overwhelmed with vulnerability ♫

♫ I see you in a dark corner being overwhelmed with vulnerability ♫

♪ Biting your lips and facing away from me ♪

It's said that people who pass away would become stars...

and guard their loved ones.

Your parents must be the two brightest stars up in the sky,

and they have been protecting you.

They are so beautiful.

If only I could bring them with me.

Give me your hand.

One little star,

two little stars, three little stars,

four little stars,

five little stars,

and a big star in the middle.

The biggest star is Zhu Jiu.

Mint.

♪ Let me endure the heavy rainfall with you ♪

Cover them up.

Don't let them get drenched.

Thank you.

This is the best present I've ever had.

♪ That had the slightest touch of eternity ♪

♪ Yet chose to let go ♪

Are you off work yet?

Just got off work.

[Little Bunny]

♪ Why must we miss out on each other when our hearts are broken? ♪

I can't meet with you tonight. I'm going to treat Dr. Ji to a meal.

♪ Imitating others who flinch and escape after love sparks fade away ♪

♪ In the end we're sad all the same ♪

♪ All I yearn for is the warmth deep within you ♪

- I've signed them all. - Okay.

Dr. Ji.

As we promised, I'll buy you dinner tonight.

It's also a belated welcoming party for you.

Sure. I'll choose a fancy dinner, then.

Okay.

What were you talking about? You look happy.

Why are you here?

I just knew that Dr. Ji came to Shanghai.

I think I should do the honor.

Dr. J, it's been a long while.

Yes, Mr. Fu.

Dr. Ji, do you mind to have me for dinner with you?

Not at all.

I won't hold back, then.

It's on me.

Go and get changed.

Thank you, Mr. Fu.

Dr. Ji, this is your favorite, right?

Here you go.

Sure, thank you.

Here. Have a piece of foie gras. You've worked hard during the operation.

By the way, Dr. Ji.

Zhu Jiu doesn't eat offals. Give it to me.

Here.

The foie gras tastes good. Try this.

Okay. Zhu Jiu, eat this too.

All right.

Dr. Ji, you might not know her well.

Zhu Jiu doesn't eat offals, seafood and animal feet.

She's a picky eater, no?

Really?

But I remember we ate it before.

I was working with you on an operation for five hours last time.

I was so starved that I could eat everything.

You sound like you're complaining about me.

I wouldn't dare to do so.

Do you know many people are envious of me for having a good mentor like you?

Dr. Ji, please look out for me.

Well, I'm an impartial person. It depends on your performance later.

Cheers, chief.

The wine tastes quite well, right?

- Excuse me, here's your dish. - All right.

Thank you.

I'd like to have another serving of the dessert to go.

Sure.

- The food here tastes pretty good, right? - It's delicious.

- I'll bring you here again next time. - Okay.

I've packed a dessert for Granny. Let's bring it to her later.

Oh, my.

No wonder Granny has been complimenting you.

I need to use the restroom.

You like Zhu Jiu?

Yes, I do.

Then you have no chance.

Zhu Jiu told me that she would never date someone in her field.

Because two doctors being together will be too busy and no one can take care of the family.

I bet you made this up.

You'd better get that idea out of your mind.

I really care about Mint as a friend.

So, I won't disturb her.

Unless you break her heart.

You don't stand a chance.

We're getting married soon.

Dr. Ji, you're the closest senior to Zhu Jiu.

We'll cordially invite you to our wedding for sure.

Please grace us with your presence, Dr. Ji.

Certainly.

What took you so long?

Cheers.

- You didn't eat any, though. - I keep this for you.

[Lingtian]

- See you. - This is adorable.

I don't want balloons, thanks. I don't have cash with me.

Don't touch me.

Do you know this is a hospital?

If you come any nearer, I'll call the security.

I won't sign up for any membership plan.

I don't want a membership for the gym, beauty care, or whatever.

Let me go, please.

Don't follow me.

Do you hear me?

Zhu Jiu, I'd like to...

Stay put.

We can't get the balloons back if they fly away.

So many of them.

They are worth many bowls of wonton.

Don't waste your money again.

Look, a man in love.

What a great smile you have.

You must be thinking of Dr. Zhu.

Do you envy me?

Chen Le, I have a question.

For an independent and strong woman, what kind of proposal does she like?

Are you talking about Dr. Zhu?

Are you going to propose to Dr. Zhu?

Yes, I am.

Goodness! That's wonderful.

But will she accept your proposal?

What if she turns you down?

Give me good blessings, will you?

Of course, I'll give you my blessing.

But speaking of proposals, you need to use the right way. Am I right?

You're stating the obvious.

You see, what's the reality of marriage?

The couple must understand and support each other.

A marriage proposal is the key to marriage.

You have to let her know that you care about her the most and you know her the best.

Do you know Dr. Zhu well?

Do you know what her favorite food is? What's her favorite outfit?

What's the thing she loves?

Do you know what her favorite is?

Her favorite?

Her favorite should be me.

This is a no-brainer.

Money, of course.

Here's the plan.

Lay your bank card and savings record in front of her.

And tell her this.

"Quit your job. I'll take care of you."

Chen Le, that's vulgar.

Dr. Zhu is a devoted doctor. Don't you know?

True.

Maybe a simple one.

How about this?

You set up a hospital and make her the president.

What do you think?

After you get off work,

prepare fifty marriage proposal plans.

If none of them is feasible, you can prepare to hand in your notice.

All right.

Either you or I must be sick in the head.

Why would I ask you?

I'll ask Granny.

- Yunshen. - Hello, Granny.

Are you busy now?

Well,

I have something to ask you.

[Chapel]

What do you think of this place?

Pretty good.

Don't tell me you have to work on Friday.

There'll be a spring session trade fair. It's scheduled two months before. It can't be changed.

There'll be a spring session trade fair. It's scheduled two months before. It can't be changed.

But this event was fixed two years ago.

The fair will end before ten.

Could you finish your sentence in one go? You scared me.

Could you finish your sentence in one go? You scared me.

I'll come home to fetch you after that.

No. Let's meet here.

When you come in here, you'll see me in my gown, sitting in sparkling sunlight.

All right.

Three days.

Three days later, I'm going to marry the man I love the most.

- Haven't you already married me? - That won't do.

We mustn't skip the ceremony. It'll become a precious memory for us.

I've been looking forward to this day for two years. Finally, it's coming.

I've been looking forward to this day for two years. Finally, it's coming.

Zhizhi.

Your wedding gift.

Another present? You gave me one before.

My double blessings.

Thanks.

So beautiful.

Do I look pretty with them?

You're drop-dead gorgeous.

Ruanruan, are you really not going to have a wedding?

You mentioned that you wanted a lawn wedding with a symphony orchestra.

One's mind changes over time.

Xizhou doesn't like a noisy wedding.

I don't like it either. It's a waste of effort and money.

A waste of effort and money? This sounds like something Fu Xizhou would say.

I think he has influenced your liking now.

Marriage is about two persons. So, I must consider what he likes.

Marriage is about two persons. So, I must consider what he likes.

Ruanruan.

You always put his preference before yours.

I really hope that you can consider yourself more.

I have my own reasons. You know my dad very well.

I have my own reasons. You know my dad very well.

He's obsessed with superficial reputations.

If we were to have a wedding, he would request everything best for the wedding.

That's too extravagant.

Besides, I've been working on the art exhibition about kids in Country M.

I want to save the money to help them. Xizhou is supportive of me too.

I want to save the money to help them. Xizhou is supportive of me too.

This is a great idea.

But I feel sorry for you. After all, this is only once in a lifetime.

But I feel sorry for you. After all, this is only once in a lifetime.

Zhizhi, I can't ask for everything I want.

You've become more skilled since I saw you several months ago.

Because I'm under my good mentor's charge.

Dr. Ji, Dr. Zhu.

To celebrate the successful surgery, let's go for a barbecue and have some drinks tonight.

Okay. Do you have time, Zhu Jiu?

I'm down.

- Are you done? - Yes.

I have a call.

Hello, Granny. I was about to call you.

Darling, are you getting off work?

Yes.

I have a gathering with my old classmates outside.

But I got a call from the community that the power company will come for service.

Come back home after you finish work.

Okay. I'm coming back now.

You must take a cab back at night time. Don't take the bus, okay?

You must take a cab back at night time. Don't take the bus, okay?

All right, I know.

Okay.

I'm sorry, Dr. Ji.

It's fine. Let's hang out next time.

You must enjoy the barbecue later. I got to go now.

Okay, go ahead.

There are so many delicious food.

Granny.

Why did you prepare all this?

Granny?

Are we having a birthday party?

Fu Yunshen.

You're fast. Dr. Zhu, you're smart indeed.

You're fast. Dr. Zhu, you're smart indeed.

What's with all the preparation? What day is today?

Your birthday?

Ticked off?

I was kidding.

You have got some nerve, huh? You actually sent Granny away.

You have got some nerve, huh? You actually sent Granny away.

I wouldn't dare. You've wronged me.

I wouldn't dare. You've wronged me.

Granny cares about me,

so she put on this show with me and gave us some time alone.

What a lavish spread we have today.

Is there anything you want to ask of me?

Close your eyes.

I have something very important to tell you.

Close your eyes.

Okay.

You're not proposing to me, are you?

An excellent man like me is going to propose to you, aren't you happy?

It was a joke. I was teasing you.

I bought you a watch. But I think...

I bought you a watch. But I think...

this is not a good time.

Let's dig in. The dishes are getting cold. Let's eat first.

Let's dig in. The dishes are getting cold. Let's eat first.

Yunshen.

I'm sorry.

Why do you say sorry?

Do you know why I prepared a candlelight dinner?

If you don't say yes, I'd blow out the candles.

Are you scared?

I'm not scared of the dark anymore. You've healed my trauma back in Country M.

I'm not scared of the dark anymore. You've healed my trauma back in Country M.

Yunshen.

I really love you.

But marriage isn't just about the two of us, it involves two families.

But marriage isn't just about the two of us, it involves two families.

You know that too. Your mother doesn't like me.

You know that too. Your mother doesn't like me.

You should give me and your mom some time to accept each other,

all right?

If they don't accept you...

in five years or ten years,

what will you do? Will you break up with me?

what will you do? Will you break up with me?

No.

As long as you need me, I'll never break up with you.

As long as you need me, I'll never break up with you.

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'South Wind' - Sa Ji

♫ I see you in a dark corner being overwhelmed with vulnerability ♫

♫ I see you in a dark corner being overwhelmed with vulnerability ♫

♫ Biting your lips and turning away from me, you shattered the walls of stubborness ♫

♫ Biting your lips and turning away from me, you shattered the walls of stubborness ♫

♫ Once more, another sunset swiftly passes by ♫

♫ Love is like a lie at the end of the century that almost fools me ♫

♫ Love is like a lie at the end of the century that almost fools me ♫

♫ With just one kiss, the broken world can be mended ♫

♫ If there is a slight possibility of avoiding loneliness ♫

♫ I'll endure the heavy rainfall with you ♫

♫ I'll take the chance if there is a slight possibility ♫

♫ The moon that once shone for me should stay radiate ♫

♫ You'll rediscover happiness by remaining true to who you are ♫

♫ I never thought you would feel the way I do ♫

♫ You share in my pain ♫

♫ There's no reason these meaningless winds to breeze past me ♫

♫ Even when you don't love me, the pain lingers ♫

♫ No matter where you are, I'll always be with you ♫

♫ Why must we lose out on each other when our hearts are broken? ♫

♫ There are those who love master the art of passion, retreat, and escape when love fades ♫

♫ But all I desire is the warmth within you ♫