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[Remembrance of Things Past]

I haven't seen you for years You're still so pretty

When you were a kid I knew you'd have a promising future

Working in Beijing must be exhausting Make sure you take care of yourself

You're almost 30, right?

Seems like you still don't have a boyfriend

You know, it won't be easy for girls to find a man when you get older

Isn't my cousin sister married for three years? They still don't have a baby?

She should have a child soon now that she's 30

Want me to recommend her a specialist in Beijing?

It's fine. They're good. There's no hurry

Got it. Her husband is weak

How much does your job in Beijing pay you?

The houses in Beijing are expensive Have you bought one?

How big is it?

Did my cousin brother get laid off last month?

Has he found a new job? It's hard to find one these days

He's not bumming around at home, is he?

Want me to ask my classmates to help him ask around?

No need

Right. He's so competent

He wouldn't be interested in jobs with a low salary. Pretend I never asked

I say it's better for you to stay at home instead of working in Beijing

I heard that you people have to work from dawn to dusk and often get scolded

I'm sure you got reprimanded a lot with that temper of yours

How did you know?

I should really control my temper

It's not easy for my team of 20-over kids working under me

I shouldn't scold them all the time

I can't scold my boss either. He's sensitive

What if he quits, right?

Ask me some more

I want to chat with you all. Ask me some more

[Episode 11: Sentiments On Returning Home]

- Run faster! - I can't go on anymore

You can't give up or you'll have to retake the exam next year

Exactly. What about being an all-round good student?

What about those dramas? Your idol? Keep running

- For my idol! - Five!

Four! Three! Two! One!

You did it!

- I knew you could do it - Did I pass?

- Yes - You passed!

Seriously

- What would I do without you two? - Nonsense. You'll always have us

You two. Make sure you live life earnestly from now on

Do you hear me? Keep it up

What does that mean?

Hu Jing Jing, where are you going?

Hu Jing Jing

Hu Jing Jing!

Hu Jing Jing!

[Alarm]

What's up?

Are you all going home for New Year's Day?

Why are you looking so down in the morning?

You gave me a fright

What's wrong?

I've eaten my breakfast

It's nice

It's actually my breakfast

Why didn't you say so? Here. Have it

Why are you having your breakfast so late?

President Han wanted to see me

Getting summoned by your boss first thing in the morning must be bad news

Not when you're looking for me, of course

See? I even get coffee

Why did he want to see you?

To discuss work. What about you?

Why are you sighing away in the morning? Tell me about it

I quarreled with Xu Yan

You quarreled with Xu Yan?

Not exactly

To be exact, the three of us including Nan Jia, quarreled

No one's saying a thing in the chat group

Why are you laughing?

I just think that...

It can be solved if you girls just talk it out

But it's really bothering me

It's the first time we haven't spoken for so long since we've known each other

Do you think I sound quite conceited sometimes?

And quite selfish?

Someone who thinks they're always right

Think they know everything. But they're actually causing more damage to others

Whether it's Miao Miao, Xu Yan or even Su Qing

Of course

That includes Jing Jing

All those years, whenever I was happy or sad I would tell her everything

I was even envious of her

I thought "How does she live without any worries?"

Now that I think about it I was such an idiot

It's impossible for someone to live without having any worries

It's just that I dumped all my worries on her

So she has no energy left to worry about hers

Jian Yi Fan, stop patting me I'm about to throw up

Why are you here?

I saw your Moments this morning I thought you'd have blocked me

I wanted to, but I was afraid I couldn't reverse it once I've calmed down

Were you here reading all night?

Don't interrupt Listen, I want to tell you this

Raising a child isn't easy

- That's what you've read all night? - Stop cutting in

Raising a child isn't the same as having a pet

It's also not something you can do just because you have money

Firstly, being pregnant and giving birth is an extremely difficult process for women

With the current advanced technology there are treatments for many types of cancer

But how come there's no way to prevent the physical damages women face from child birth?

Not to mention the changes in body shape, aging...

You might even get postpartum depression

Are you ready to handle all that?

Secondly, there's more to this

Human child evolves the slowest among all mammals

Kittens start running around after a month

But a human child only becomes an adult at 18

Eighteen years That involves a lot of responsibility

Are you prepared to take on these responsibilities?

Even if you have what if he doesn't end up the way you wished?

What if he's rebellious? What if you start to regret then?

- Is it my turn to speak now? - I said, stop interrupting

Ji Nan Jia

I'm telling you all these not because I think it's wrong to want a child

If you want a child, that's not a problem

But I want to know if you have thought this through

Do you truly love kids or are you doing it for yourself?

At first, I came here to read up on raising a child

I wanted to see if I'm capable of it

What I want to say is, the reason I grew up to be the man I am now

so vibrant, adorable, and positive

it's all because of the love I received from my parents

It has allowed me to do anything with confidence

So, if you want to have a child

I hope that we can give him the same kind of love

We?

Yes, we

- Are you serious about this? - Yes, I am

I admit it

I'm not ready to be a father yet

But as long as you want a child I will give it my all

But if you're still uncertain about it listen to me

The best gift to a child is loving parents

So I hope you can forget about all those nonsense

Let's be in a proper relationship

And once we're both ready to have this child

that would be the best time to bring this child to this world

- Hello? - Yan Yan

- Are you up? - Yes

- When is your shift today? - In the afternoon

Why do you sound upset?

Go grab a bite and go shopping with Chen Chen

Why must I go out with her?

What's the matter? You two are close enough to share clothes

Did you two quarrel?

Yan Yan, besides Shen Zi Chang you don't have many friends in Beijing

Now that Jing Jing is gone you should get along with Chen Chen

I got it, Mom. We're good

That means you quarreled with Shen Zi Chang?

Mom

Do you think...

Have I been treating Shen Zi Chang badly?

Why? Did he blame you?

He wouldn't dare

It's just that I've been feeling this

It seems like all these years, he's the one following me around, doing whatever I like

Do you think...

Have I become too dependent on him?

Forget it. You won't understand

I can't talk anymore I've got to get out of bed. Love you

Don't drink the iced cola You'll catch a cold

I made you ginger cola

The weather is cold today

Shen Zi Chang

Wait

I was wrong

It's my bad habit

I tend to speak out of spite

But you know I don't mean it, right?

Xu Yan, I think we should break up

Why are you saying that?

You're still mad at me, aren't you?

Tell me. What can I do to appease you?

Xu Yan, I'm not saying this because I'm mad

I've been thinking about this the past few days

From the time we first met until we got together

From the time we got to college until you stayed in Beijing for me

- I've never forgotten any of that - Alright

You don't have to say all that I'm aware of it

As I've said, Shen Zi Chang it was my fault this time

I apologize I shouldn't have said all those things

You don't want to buy a house. Fine, we won't

You want to have cola Sure, drink all you want

If you want to hang out with your friends I won't interfere anymore

- I won't - Xu Yan

I know you want to live in a big house and earn lots of money

You want to buy bags and clothes and live the life that everyone yearns for

But I don't

Perhaps I'm one of those people whom you call good-for-nothing

I just want to work eight hours a day

Have enough to get by even though I may not earn much

Have time to spend with my parents and my girlfriend

Have time to play and hang out with my buddies

I don't want to work myself to the bone

I just want to live a simple and happy life Is that wrong?

No. But am I in the wrong then? Is it my fault?

Neither of us is wrong

What's wrong is we want different kind of lives

Perhaps you didn't think it was a problem back then. Neither did I

Just like you said

we're passed the age where we can act recklessly

The other day, my mom told me she's willing to sell the house for us

And the two of them will rent a place to stay

Shen Zi Chang you know I don't mean that, right?

That's definitely not how I want things to turn out

I know you don't

But I came to realize it at that moment

Since I can't give you the life you want then perhaps I should let go

Wait a minute

Who said you could let go?

Who are you to make that call?

When you were courting me you said only I could suggest breaking up

You can't say that

Xu Yan

- I have to go. Let go of it - Shen Zi Chang

Let go, Xu Yan!

I'm sorry

Shen Zi Chang

Shen Zi Chang, stop right there You can't leave!

If you walk out that door I'll never talk to you again

Shen Zi Chang, come back!

[Remembrance of Things Past]

Miss, we've escalated your feedback to the technical team

Someone will contact you shortly

I'm sorry, Miss But the maintenance team has...

Miss

Our company has to follow procedures. I...

I'm sorry, Miss. It is our responsibility but the maintenance team...

The maintenance team follows a scheduled appointment. We...

It is our fault. I apologize. I'm...

Sorry, sir

Didn't you want to take leave?

Take the rest of the day off Submit your application later on

Thank you, sir

Yes, ma'am?

Hello

Hello, I'm from the courier company I can't get to your floor

- Could you come get it? - Where are you?

- Hi - Thank you

Mom

You don't have to pick me up I'm not bringing any luggage

Just cook something nice and wait for me at home

Love you

Got it!

I've snapped them up, girls

One box for each of you They'll be sent to your office

These are kiwis from Shibadong Village in Hunan province

We should buy more agricultural products to help the farmers

But I'll be going to Disneyland with Shen Zi Chang soon. Will they go bad?

They won't. The kiwis will only be delivered at the end of the year

- What? - That's so many months away

Exactly. That's so many months away

It can last until 2021

I guess so

Jing Jing

It's going to be 2021 soon

Nan Jia, there's a package for you

[The kiwis that Jing Jing ordered are here]

Jing Jing bought these earlier during the summer

She said it would last us until 2021

I wonder if the two of them have received theirs

Stop it. We're at the office Don't touch my head

The company has no rule saying that I can't touch my girlfriend

You just had to play with words I said no touching means no touching

Then where am I allowed to? Let's go there right now

Enough already Do I look like a walnut to you?

You've been rubbing my head until now

I'm going to end up bald at this rate Quickly dig in

You took leave. Where are you planning to go?

Do you remember Mu Mu?

He invited me to Yunnan for a few days

- Want to come along? - No, I'm going home

I'm going back to visit Jing Jing's parents

And my parents too. The vegetables are cooked

What I meant was, you're such a good friend

Do you know what's my QQ email signature in high school?

What?

"With utmost righteousness Xiao Qiao of Baishan"

It sounds so unsophisticated

What's wrong with that?

Why do people associate it with negative traits these days? I think it's nice

Really. Sometimes I think...

Jing Jing should be more like that and behave more coarsely, then...

Am I right?

That's enough

I feel like I'm always the one talking Why don't you tell me something?

Actually...

My parents were the busiest when I went home every year during the holidays as a kid

They're too busy to spend time with me

As work gets busier these days the times I go home become lesser

Don't you miss home?

I do, sometimes

I remember my dad told me this when I was a kid

Home is wherever you are

What your dad said is right

However...

A lot of people look forward to those few days

during the new year to rest after busily working all year long

They would travel all the way back to their hometown

The young and old would gather

It's something they look forward to

Why don't you follow me back home?

So soon?

- What? - I'm pretty confident

About what? No, I'm not

What were you thinking? I just wanted to bring you home for dinner

- You mistook my words - I can have dinner too

- No, forget it - No?

Tell your parents you'll be bringing me home with you during Spring Festival

They don't know I have a boyfriend

Isn't it a good idea to tell them when you get home this time?

No. They still think of me as their little princess

- You're my little princess too - Quickly eat

Here you go

Coming right up

This is the feast you were referring to?

The food here is amazing especially their beef noodles. Quickly try it

- You've been here before? - No, first time here

Then how do you know it's good?

People say it is

You trust words of random people?

If people say something bad I'll never believe them

But if they give praises I'll surely believe them

You've clearly never been beaten down by life

Aren't I getting tortured by you now?

I haven't even started

Here you go

- Beef noodles are ready - Okay, I'll come get it

The noodles look delicious

Let's dig in

It's really good. Quickly try it

Why are you laughing?

It must have been tough for you ever since we met

What?

Don't get me wrong

I know. You're going to say we're not right for each other. Am I right?

Save it

I have to eat my noodles. Don't interrupt me

I'll be honest with you I'm afraid of putting myself out there again

I'll be frank with you too You can rest assured

If you don't trust me you can just be mean to me

I can't guarantee how we'll end up in the future

But I am certain of one thing today

I really like you today I'll definitely like you the same tomorrow

So let's just enjoy today and tomorrow for now. Okay?

- Why so serious? - I mean it

- Okay? - Just eat your noodles

- Can't you answer me? - I will after I'm done eating

- Just tell me now - I'm flipping this table

Alright, alright. Let's eat

- Drink up - Cheers

Let's drink

- Why are you laughing again? - I'm happy. Is that a problem?

Not at all

Special offer for grapes, 10 yuan for 2 kg!

Come buy some!

Aren't you going to visit Jing Jing's parents?

Go on. I can manage on my own

I'll go after we're done buying stuff

Okay. Let's have a look at the mushrooms

How much are the mushrooms?

These expensive ones cost 120 yuan

- 120 yuan? - Yes

- Mom, I'll go buy some roasted snacks - Yes, go get some kuaci

Why is it so expensive?

It's so pricey

It's clean, neat, and delicious

- They just came in today - Ma'am, how much are the kuaci?

Sorry, Miss. How much is it for 500 g?

How come you have a pretty face but bad eyesight?

- Sorry, sir - It's 25 yuan for 500 g

What? That's so expensive

These are big kuaci from the northeast They're really tasty. Try it

- I'll take 500 g - 500 g?

It'll be gone before the sketches at the New Year's Gala start

- Everyone buys at least a few kilograms - Fine. I'll buy 1 kg

I wasted my breath on selling you 1 kg

- Yan Yan - Mom, I'm getting some kuaci

- How much is it per 500 g? - 25 yuan

What? Was it roasted in a golden skillet?

I know it's almost New Year but the price is ridiculous

Were you ripping me off thinking I wasn't a local?

- How could you? - Wait a second

Young girl, you should have said so

- 15 yuan for 500 g. Deal? - No, thanks

He can't be trusted Let's buy from the store ahead

The store ahead belongs to me too

- Hey, I'd like to buy some - The ones at the back as well

It's enough, Mom. There's only three of us

- Why did you cook so much? - Here it is

Pickled cabbage with pork belly

- A grand meal in the middle of the day? - Exactly

This is too lavish. Don't blame me now

Shouldn't we have a drink to go with this?

- Don't urge her to drink - I'll drink with you tonight

I'm visiting Jing Jing's parents in the afternoon. I shouldn't be reeking of alcohol

Then you really shouldn't

Chen Chen, spend more time with Jing Jing's mom later

- We'll wait at Huaqing Hot Springs. No hurry - Okay

- Yes. Take your time - Stay

I...

- Let's eat - Here

You bought so many things

Yes. Why did you buy so many stuff?

This is for Aunt I'm going to visit them this afternoon

You just got off the plane and traveled so long in the car

- You should get some rest - I'm not tired

Have dinner without me. I'm going to meet Qiu Ying and Da Dong after that

Speaking of which, I've been fretting over it

Both families always gathered at her grandmother's place every year

Now your grandmother isn't around So is Jing Jing

I don't know if we...

Why are you bringing this up when she just got home?

- Go on, Jia Jia - Don't be like this, Mom

I'll visit them later and book a table at a nice restaurant tomorrow

Both families can meet over a meal

- Have some mandarins - It's alright

It's really sweet. I'll peel one for you

- Thank you, Aunt - See if it's sweet

- Jia Jia. Have some kuaci - I'll have them later

These kuaci are delicious

Right. I'm thawing frozen pears in the kitchen. I'll bring them out

These frozen pears are delicious You can't get them in Beijing

Thank you, Uncle

Thank you for remembering us and coming here to see us

You even brought so many gifts

Don't joke with me, Uncle. This isn't a gift

Who gives pillboxes as new year gifts?

I bought this for you two a while ago

Aunt, you have high blood pressure, right?

This pillbox has compartments for seven days

It's been labeled. So you just have to put your daily medication accordingly

That way you won't miss it

This is a fascia gun You use it to relax your muscles

You can use it to give each other a massage when you're tired

And this too

It's a humidifier I think the air in the house is too dry

Leave it on overnight. It won't dry up

Aunt

- This is for you - Oh my

- Try it on - Li Fang, you'll look good in it. Try it on

- Isn't this mink fur? - Try it on

This is too expensive

Jia Jia, this gift is too expensive

Thank you so much but I have to pay you back for it

Don't be silly, Uncle. I bought one for my mom too. Does she have to pay me back?

I got you a down jacket too You've been wearing the old one for years

- I've got a gift too? - Hurry up, you two. Try it on

Thank you, Jia Jia

Try it on

Quickly try it on

Let Jia Jia have a look. I'll try it on too

Fifth floor

Isn't it the fifth floor? There isn't a fifth floor. Where is it?

I came to the wrong place

Reply me. Where is the place?

Sir, this is the department store, right?

Yes. Isn't it written right there?

Is there another department store?

- Where are you going? Have a look - This place. I'll show you

Isn't that the new plaza? That place is popular among young people

They have all sorts of fashion there Go have a look at this plaza

- The new plaza? - That's right

She's here

- What took you so long? - Quick

Please have a seat

It was hard to find with so many department stores

- You got lost - You got to the wrong place

- We waited so long for you - I couldn't find it

We're starving. As usual the one who's late has to down three glasses

- Drink up, everyone - Cheers

- Welcome back, Nan Jia - Down it

- I can't hold my liquor anymore - Cool

- You're still the same - Take it easy

- Listen to me - I'm drunk

Drop the act. I have good news to announce

After New Year I'm thinking of holding another wedding

All of you must come. Every single one of you

Did I remember it wrongly? Aren't you already married?

You should ask him how many times has he gotten married

- Let him say it himself - Say it

It's my third time now

If I end up divorcing again this time I'll return all your wedding gift money

I'm begging you, Da Dong

Just live a good life after receiving our money. Okay?

- I'm begging you - Listen, guys!

That's what you call a good classmate

- Come on! Let's drink to Qiu Ying's words - Of course

Let's drink to a happy married life for me and Nan Jia's return. Cheers!

Where should we bring Nan Jia after this? Spa or karaoke?

- Anywhere will do - Tell us

To the spa, of course What's there to sing here?

Spa, it is. I'm sure you can't find that kind of spa in Beijing

Beijing has it too I just don't have time to go

- Which spa should we go to? - Li Jing Palace

- Come on! Give a better suggestion - What's wrong with that place?

We should go to Buckingham Palace

That's even more outdated

Huaqing Hot Springs

- It's near - That's it

The one that's newly opened

- Quickly search for it - I'm on it

- Let's see - Why are you looking at me?

I heard of it

- It looks new - I haven't got a good scrub for days

- I didn't know about this place - You can't find this in Beijing

- Wait a minute - It's changed so much

Stop looking

- Alright - Eat this garlic

Nan Jia

Be honest Do you still feel awkward coming back here?

Are you going to chase me back to Beijing?

That's how we are here

In Beijing

you clock out at seven or eight, then have dinner at nine or ten if you're lucky

For us, we would have been drinking a few rounds by nine

When I'm back in Beijing, I see some of you drunk in the evening when I check Moments

It felt as if we were living in different time zones

It's alright, Nan Jia

When you get tired, just come back often

Da Dong and the rest of us are just a phone call away

Since I've decided to go there I have to earn money even if I'm exhausted

But honestly, you won't be able to stand it living like this every day

That's for sure

But I get to come back once in a while to forget about Beijing

That's still pretty nice. Drink up

Stop dreaming. Hurry up. Let's eat and drink

Come on. Drink up!

- Did you blow your hair dry? - Yes, it's dry

You mustn't leave your hair wet

Mom, they even have buffet?

They have lots of good food

They're serving prawns. I'll go get some

Since when did Huaqing Hot Springs become so luxurious?

Mom, I'm almost home

Aunt Shao fell down?

Where did she fall down? Did she get hurt?

Okay. Go check up on her

Don't worry about me I can settle my own dinner

You should be careful too. Don't fall down

Okay

They only charge 35 yuan per person

- for the buffet here - Have another one

And they made the place so posh-looking How are they making profit?

The price here is considered expensive

Your mom said we seldom dine out So we must go somewhere nice

It's because my daughter is back

Eat more, my girl

This place isn't too bad, right?

Things are still great back in this hometown

It's our 28th wedding anniversary in two days

What do you think that means?

It means, you two can't get along anymore?

Look at this brat saying nonsense

The secret to us keeping our marriage fresh is one word

- Tolerance - Oh, shut up

You'll get it from Mom

- You're in danger, Dad - Don't listen to his nonsense

Let me tell you what that means

- What? - It means, you're 27 now

You should find yourself a boyfriend

How do you know if she has a boyfriend or not?

Maybe she does, but she didn't tell you

You're so funny. Do you think she would tell you instead of me?

Let's stop arguing She's your daughter, but not mine?

Why can't she tell me?

I've never heard of daughters being close with their dad instead of their mom

Besides, what's the use of telling you? How can you tell if he's good?

All you can do is test if he's good at holding his liquor

Of course That obviously has to be the first test

Perhaps my future son-in-law can't drink as much as my daughter

She took after me

I'm Big Bottle, she is Little Bottle

Don't be ridiculous

Why don't you two carry on the debate? I'll come back when you're settled

You still haven't told us Have you found yourself a boyfriend?

Make a guess

- This brat... - I'm going to the sauna

She's killing me here

- You just had to joke around - My fault again?

[What are you girls up to?]

[Want to chit chat?]

Close the door

[Mrs. Lin]

Mom?

I came to Huaqing Hot Springs after dinner with my classmates

What do you mean?

Did Aunt... Calm down. Stop yelling

Did Aunt tell Uncle where she was going?

When did she leave the house?

Okay, I got it

I'll talk to you later. I'll go get changed

What happened?

My aunt is missing

Mom, your hair is still wet Maybe you two should stay a little longer

You're going to get a headache

How can we stay? Jing Jing's mom is missing

- I'll come with you to look for her - Don't cause them more trouble

- I'll take you home - Hold on

Uncle, Aunt. Your bills have been settled

- I feel bad - Don't worry about it

The weather is really cold

We'll look for her. You should go home

Chen Chen, I've called your uncle just now

He knows a lot of people at the police station. He'll come get you

- Don't worry - Let me know when you're home

- It's fine - Alright

- Let's go - Where is Nan Jia?

- Over there - Why? She's there

- All of you drank, right? - Yes

- Qiu Ying, tell your husband to come now - He'll be here soon

Great. Nan Jia will go in your car

I know. We're heading out to look for her now

My wife will be here soon and we're taking...

- Xu Yan - What about you?

- My uncle is coming - You've all seen her picture, right?

- Yes - Okay, let's go

Chen Chen, don't panic. Think carefully

Where would she most likely go?

There's a riverside ahead I'll go look around over there

Could she have gone to the cemetery?

Maybe she wanted to talk to her daughter

No. Nan Jia called the cemetery caretaker before you arrived

Their doors are locked She couldn't have gotten in

Could she have gone to our school to visit places Jing Jing used to hang out?

I thought of a place. Go straight

- Straight ahead? - Yes

- I hope she isn't freezing in this weather - She won't

I'm sure she knows how to keep herself warm

Sir, I just need ten minutes. It's urgent!

Thank you

Quick

Once we're done running we'll go grab a bite!

Hurry up!

Stop right there

Qiao Xi Chen

There's more. Open your mouth

Good. That's right! Pick up the pace

Aunt

Aunt!

Three! Two! One! Go!

- That's why I prefer glutinous ones - I'll get you those next time

Thank you. Cheers!

Honey, I think it's the road ahead

- Step on it, honey - Don't...

Nan Jia is crying

Don't cry. Calm down. Don't worry

Did you just get off from work?

- Then you came here to play with me? - My outfit

It looks weird and completely out of place, doesn't it?

It's comfortable like this

You're pretty good at this

Look. I can even turn around

I can even do a split

I can even turn around

- Aunt - Jia Jia, what are you doing here?

My mom and I have been looking everywhere for you

Why didn't you pick up your phone?

I wasn't ignoring your calls I didn't know you called

I think I didn't bring my phone

I've found her. I'll send our location

They found her. Turn right ahead

I'm glad they found her

How did this happen?

Actually, I know that Aunt has been kind of depressed, so I went to see her today

She seemed fine so I thought she got better

No one can accept something like that

Think about it. Children will certainly be devastated losing their parents

But it's something they have expected

Their parents will leave them one day

But no parent will expect losing their child

There's a Chinese saying "To see one's child die before oneself"

Uncle, how have you been lately?

At this age, having illness is common

The doctor said it's a lifestyle disease

It's chronic. There's no use worrying

Taking medications on time and living healthily is treatment itself

I've always been quick-tempered

I've caused you lots of trouble in Beijing last time

I hope you won't be mad at me

How can I be mad at you?

As long as you and Aunt are well that's all that matters

I'm alright. Don't worry

I'm fine

What are you two doing here?

Gosh

I'm fine. I was just forgetful

I left my phone at home. I'm fine

I know

Jing Jing had depression. I know that

I've also looked it up on the internet

Many people are suffering from it nowadays

Even their closest friend or their parents won't be able to tell

That is why...

It's none of your fault

Don't be hard on yourself

Jing Jing doesn't like seeing all of you cry. Okay?

All of you are my children

This is what I think

It doesn't matter if you're in Beijing or back at the hometown

Or anywhere in the world

As long as you are all happy and healthy

then I'm happy. Okay?

That's enough

Don't cry

Don't cry, okay?

Hush now

I'll always be with you all

Those who are gone, are gone

Those who are alive still have to carry on living

We've sent your aunt home What about the three of you?

You all were even crying together earlier Why are you keeping quiet now?

I guess you just need a drink How about this?

Since you're Nan Jia's younger sisters, that means you're like my younger sisters

Come to our place My wife will make you supper

Let's get some drinks I'm sure you'll be able to talk it out

Come on. Let's go to my house

Come and take a look at our posh little place that my wife decorated

It's huge. A floor-through apartment with an open balcony

I don't think it's nice for us to visit

Just drop us off somewhere ahead

We're almost at our house Listen to me. Come to my place

Plus, a house like ours would cost at least 10 million in Beijing

But in Baishan, you can get a 200 m² house for less than one million

That means it's only 5,000 yuan per m²

- So the down payment for 100 m²... - Less than 100,000 yuan

- That's even considered steep - Less than 100,000 yuan?

Drop us off at Huaqing Hot Springs

Come on. You must have a sincere talk

- You talk too much - Fine

Okay then. I'll listen to my wife

Huaqing Hot Springs, it is

- What was that for, Nan Jia? - I thought you've turned against me

Why didn't you tell me you were coming back for New Year?

You didn't tell us either

Are you two ganging up on me now?

Thanks for helping me find my aunt earlier

She's right. We should look ahead

- Drink up - Cheers

Okay. I'll say it first

I'm sorry. I was wrong that day

I know you two said it for my own good

I think what you said that day wasn't wrong either

I'm somewhat responsible for what happened to Jing Jing

In that case, I'm mostly to blame I'm her cousin sister

If Jing Jing were to be here now I'm sure she wouldn't like hearing these

So from now on, whoever says things like that, I'm going to...

- Stop gawking - Cheers

I'm still hanging out with two young girls at my age

Stop laughing! Your hand

Be honest with me. What's going on with you and Shen Zi Chang?

You've broken up for real?

We kept quarreling, but this time he's adamant about breaking up

I realized something from this

We used to say that...

Jing Jing never opened up to us

But with friends...

No matter how close you are, you still

don't wish to let others see the pathetic side of you

What are friends, Xu Yan?

Friends are people who protect you when you're going through your dark days

Those are real friends

Some people don't like troubling others as they don't want others to trouble them

But real friends. I mean, your real friends

They won't care if you trouble them or vice versa

Well said

Listen up, you two

If there's anything I can trouble you with in the future, I'll never handle it myself

What are you going to do?

I'll knock on your door

- What if I refuse to let you in? - I'll camp at your doorstep

You'll come outside eventually

Then let's do this from here on

Whether we're happy or sad... Whatever that is bothering us

we must tell each other Don't keep it to yourselves

- Make sure you keep your word - Pinky promise

My noble fingers

This is so childish

- Cheers! - Cheers

Who's playing music?

Why is there music?

- Who is it? - It's midnight. I have to change the water

Go outside and take a break You can come back in when I'm done

You!

- Who is that guy? - No idea

- You're the guy who ripped me off - Why did you...

- Why did you rip her off? - Yes. Why?

Why are the three of you accusing me with that pretty face?

Don't compliment us or we can't argue back

How come you're a street seller by day and a hot spring cleaner by night?

- Yes. How come? - How come?

This place is mine

- You opened this place? - Can't you tell from how I look?

What's so funny?

Give us free kuaci

- But... - Yes. Kuaci

Why did you rip me off when you're rich?

Why do you keep saying that I ripped you off?

If you call me "Brother", I'll give each of you 1 kg of roasted seeds after this

- Give me 1 kg, Brother! - Brother...

I'll give you 2.5 kg each if you get out I have work to do

- We will - Let's not take things too far

After all, he has lost 7.5 kg

Did I do the math right?

I have a suggestion for you. The water is too hot that my legs have turned red

- Give it a good scrub - Keep up the good work

Make sure you scrub it clean

Gosh, those drunk ladies

There's even a place like that in this region

I couldn't believe it when I came here today

Bathhouses are the pillars of the industry here in the northeast

I think we should just open a bathhouse together

- We'd definitely make more money - It's not that easy

You must know the people, place, and the industry well to do business

None of us know anything

We do. Isn't this our hometown?

I seriously don't. No kidding

When we were still in school, I remember we used to meet up at that department store

I almost couldn't find it today

Everyone seemed to have other places to go

Only old people were hanging around that department store

That's just you Coming back home this time round

I think it's pretty nice here

I can get anything I want here

Even shopping malls and cafes

Whatever the big city has we have it here too

Plus, didn't you hear what Da Dong said?

Down payment for a house is only about 100,000 yuan

If Shen Zi Chang and I buy a house here so many problems would've been solved

Tell me about it. I felt sentimental coming home this time

Back then when I was a student I always thought

"I must travel as far away from home as possible. All the way to space"

But after coming home this time I felt that...

It's pretty nice back home There's everything I want

Me too

Then...

Why can't we come home?

I've changed the water You can get back in there if you want

- You're working so hard, sir - Seriously, you three

You drank from the year 2020 to 2021

- It's the new year already? - It's 2021!

Let's make a toast, girls I've thought of what to say

May all the unhappy things in 2020 be gone

- Be gone - Cheers!

- Happy new year - Happy new year!

How much have they drank?

Those local girls can't live without alcohol

You two are ridiculous

Hey!

What are you doing?

Come here

Right here. See?

I've linked my account for you

Just tap here if you want to buy anything next time

Don't make payment though I'll pay for it myself

I snapped up two red packets this morning but I can't find the money

- Money-grubber - I'll show you

Tap here. See the money?

Here, where you pay Tap this and you can see the amount

- Got it? - Okay

Download the application where I just have to scan and it will translate

Pretending to keep up with trend

- You need a translation app? - That's right

- I have to keep learning, right? - By the way, Chen Chen

The robotic vacuum cleaner you got for us isn't working anymore

Your dad couldn't fix it

Don't worry. I'll fix it for you

Stop buying these high-tech gadgets

The two of us can't operate it You'll just be wasting money

Don't be silly Just give me a video call anytime

I'll teach you step by step I guarantee you'll know how to use it

It's not that we're worried we don't know how to use it

We just don't want you to spend money on us

You need to spend a lot living alone in Beijing

- That's right - Keep those hard-earned money for yourself

- That's right - Listen. I have more than enough to spend

If you say that then I have to talk to you seriously

About what?

You'll be turning 27 soon

If you've found a boyfriend in Beijing then I...

I have to stop you right here What are you talking about?

Let's set this boyfriend matter aside first

So what if I'm 27?

There are many girls my age in Beijing who aren't married

My silly girl. Do you think your mom and I are so eager to marry you off?

I'm still reluctant to let my precious girl be someone else's daughter-in-law

What I want to tell you is you're not young anymore at 27

But your dad and I aren't forcing you to get married quickly just for the sake of it

You're a big girl now You have your own thinking

Your dad and I trust your judgment

We didn't raise you just so that you could look after us when we're old

Earlier you said the money you've earned is for us. It shouldn't be

Furthermore, we're both not retired yet

Even if we are our retirement salary would be enough

- Yes - We didn't support your education

expecting you to be very successful

Are you saying we shouldn't have let our daughter go to school?

- That's against the law - Alright. My goodness

That's not what I'm saying

What I'm trying to say is it's difficult living in Beijing

There's nothing much we can do to help you

We don't expect you to make it big in Beijing

Nor do we need you to have a big house in Beijing just for us

And work yourself to the bone to earn money

We don't need all that We just want you to be happy

As long as you're happy in life your dad and I will be happy

If you're happy working in Beijing now then work hard for your career

If you're not happy in Beijing in the future and want to come home

the two of us would be over the moon

But of course. If you want to go somewhere else, we'll also support you

Remember this. You must live for yourself

Don't worry about us We have lives of our own

Yes, my daughter. Your mom is right

As long as you're happy you can do whatever you want

You two are the best

You're my only daughter Who else is going to dote on you if I don't?

That's enough How did we end up buying so much?

- Is there something you don't like? - I'm old. Fashion doesn't matter anymore

You're not that old Everyone in Beijing dresses fashionably

Besides, don't you have a wedding to attend next week? Wear what I got you

Yes, you're right. You're so thoughtful

Here you go, Mom. Let's rest for a while then we'll go buy shoes

Didn't I get you those shoes two years ago? I'll get you new ones

These shoes get comfier the more I wear them

New shoes hurt my feet I don't like wearing new shoes

Stop buying things for me You should save up for yourself

When do you and Shen Zi Chang plan to get married?

You said you two were saving up to buy a house. How is it going now?

What does that mean?

Are his parents still against it?

How about I go to Beijing with you to meet them?

You two have been together for so long but I haven't properly met his parents

Why would you go to them? They should be coming to you

It doesn't matter who goes to whom

- I don't mind - I do

You brat...

- Be honest with me. Did you two fight again? - No

- Then why... - Please, Mom! Just stay out of it

Most importantly, register your marriage first. The rest can be discussed later

Listen to me

Mom. Happy new year! I love you!

Love you

You always interrupt me

Ready?

Let's go

The hometown we were once familiar with has become a strange place to us

Even though our family that we miss are here

and also friends we have known for years

and also the flavors that we miss the most

Those streets that are no longer familiar to us

Those conversations that we aren't able to join in

Those drastic changes

They are constantly reminding us

that this is no longer the hometown we remembered

Can we still return to this hometown?