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[When I Meet The Moon]

[Episode 22]

[Mom is calling you]

Shize!

Happy New Year!

Shize, Happy New Year!

Mom, Dad,

Happy New Year.

Why are you still busy now?

Yes, I'm still busy.

You should get some good rest during the New Year.

If you have time,

come home and spend the New Year with us.

Exactly.

We both miss you very much.

By the way,

I heard from Zhengchu

that you have a girlfriend.

Yes.

Really?

What does she look like?

Do you have any photos?

Send them to us.

Look.

She looks very sweet.

What's her name?

Yun Li.

Yun, meaning cloud.

Li, meaning centimeter.

Yun Li.

That's a very nice name.

What does she do?

She is currently

interning at EAW.

She is a graduate student at NUST.

A graduate student at NUST?

This girl is excellent,

Shize.

Shize,

isn't your education

a bit limited?

Yes.

Don't let yourself be unworthy of her,

Shize.

Shize,

you've been suspended from school for almost 2 years.

If you don't get a degree,

even if we don't care,

others might.

She won't think like that.

We don't want to rush you

to face these things.

Mom, Dad,

I still have things to do.

I'll talk to you later.

He hung up?

He hung up.

This kid.

He has a girlfriend.

I didn't expect

you to have such a quiet side.

So you think I'm noisy?

It's okay.

I should be noisier than you.

In the past,

I always felt that when I was with friends,

as long as they were happy,

I was happy.

It's different now.

I found that

as long as I can be with you,

no matter what I do,

I feel very happy.

I also really like this feeling.

Sitting here,

feeling the breeze,

and viewing the scenery in the distance.

As long as you are with the person you like,

you will have

a very solid sense of security.

Why do you keep looking at me?

Nothing.

I just think...

the moon is beautiful tonight.

I didn't expect you to be so cultured.

You actually know Natsume Soseki.

Natsume Soseki? Who is that?

You don't know him?

No.

Is he your friend?

Then you don't know

the meaning of the line you just said?

Never mind!

What exactly does it mean?

I like you.

What does "I like you"

have to do with

"The moon is beautiful tonight"?

♪ It's you ♪

♪ Even with my eyes closed ♪

♪ Just you ♪

♪ Are the instinct I can't quit ♪

♪ It's always you ♪

♪ Who bring faded colors back to life ♪

♪ And keep me company through the endless night ♪

♪ It's you ♪

♪ Even if I forget everything ♪

♪ Just you ♪

♪ All my heart defaults to ♪

Fu Zhengchu,

♪ By your side ♪

I like you...

♪ Even the most ♪

♪ Ordinary seasons feel warm again ♪

♪ It's you ♪

♪ It's you ♪

Lili?

Where are you?

Shizhe...

Shize, happy birthday!

Happy birthday.

Who is Shizhe?

Just pretend you didn't hear it.

The more I practice, the more mistakes I make.

You even got the name wrong.

Then I'll practice more.

I'll definitely get it right next year.

What if

you still get it wrong next year?

But I'll be spending

so many birthdays with you anyway.

I'll get it right eventually.

You can't underestimate me.

Yun Lili,

thank you.

Are you home alone?

Didn't you celebrate with your family?

They are still working.

Still working during the New Year?

So busy?

You were like this before too?

Then you must be

very lonely during the New Year.

Why do you look

so terrible?

Nothing.

It's just...

the lighting.

You just look like you're in a bad mood.

if you're feeling down,

you have to tell me.

No, I'm not.

Look at me now.

Aren't I quite happy?

If you're happy,

you have to show it.

How?

Like this.

Like this?

Yeah.

Shize.

I'm sorry.

I didn't spend your birthday

with you this year.

But

I believe

we'll be together for a lifetime,

so there will be many more chances.

Mm.

I believe so too.

Then remember to go home early.

Okay.

Fireworks are going off!

Let me show you.

Look!

So pretty.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

Happy birthday.

I'm going to set off fireworks

with Yun Ye.

Mm.

Bye-bye.

Yun Ye.

Stop playing games.

Come downstairs and set off fireworks with me.

Going to bed so early today?

Pretending to be a good boy?

My stomach hurts.

What's wrong?

Was the New Year's Eve dinner too good?

And you ate too much?

So you're having indigestion?

You must have poisoned the food

when you were cooking.

Then how come only you

got poisoned?

Everyone else is fine.

If you have indigestion, come down for a walk.

Walk for a while.

Come set off fireworks with me.

Hurry, hurry.

Go away.

Set them off yourself.

I want to sleep.

Fine, I'll go.

I'm going back to Nanwu tomorrow.

Isn't it just New Year's Eve?

Why are you in such a hurry to go back?

I want to celebrate Fu Shize's birthday with him.

Date all you want.

Cut the lovey-dovey stuff here.

This is what dating is like.

Don't get too jealous.

After all,

I'm the one dating now.

When you start dating,

you'll understand.

Who are you dating?

Fine.

You think you're all grown up now.

You two siblings

are teaming up to lie to me.

Speak up!

Talk nicely.

Don't get angry.

Who is he?

A colleague.

How long have you been dating?

For a month.

Where is he from?

Nanwu.

Not only do you study in Nanwu,

but you also want

to marry someone from Nanwu, huh?

Are there no men left in Xifu?

Why do you have to talk like that?

Travel is easy nowadays.

Where they're from makes no difference.

Dad, times have changed.

Can you give me some

freedom to date?

What freedom do you want?

You're young and naive.

You want freedom now.

But what about your future?

You'll be wandering alone out there.

When your in-laws give you a hard time,

you'll have

nowhere to cry.

Then where's your freedom gonna be?

Dad,

can you not control

everything I do?

I don't need anyone

to stand up for me.

I can protect

myself.

You're my daughter.

If I don't care about you, who will?

A guy

says a few sweet words to you,

and you get so turned around

that you lose all sense!

Say no more.

Break up when you go back.

Break up immediately!

Why should I?

Why do you say that about me?

In your eyes,

am I that ignorant

and cheap?

Wait, wait, wait!

You really have your own ideas now.

Always talking back.

That's enough! Stop talking!

There's no room for you in this house.

Leave.

Leave tomorrow.

What are you talking about?

Since Nanwu is so great,

don't ever come back!

Dear, you...

Why do you have to talk like that?

Dear!

Lili,

your dad didn't mean that!

Li, what are you doing?

I'm going back to Nanwu tonight.

It's so late. What's this for?

Even if I have to stay at the airport

for a night,

I won't stay in this house for another second.

Shize asked you to come back

just so you could

spend more time with the family!

Now that you've argued with Dad,

aren't you wasting

his good gesture?

Li.

Mom and Dad aren't here, right?

No.

It's Aunt's baby's first birthday party.

They both went to help out.

Are you going back to Nanwu?

I've stayed for so many days.

It's time to leave.

It hasn't been that many days.

Every day feels like a year.

Now I'm the only one

left at home.

What are you doing?

I think you've grown taller.

Look,

I only come up to here on you.

After I leave,

Dad and Mom will definitely be worried.

You have to take good care of them.

Why should I take care of them?

If you want them taken care of, come back and do it yourself.

You're a man now.

You have to shoulder the responsibility of this family, you know?

Mom and Dad aren't home.

I made some braised pork

and put it in the fridge.

If you're hungry, take it out and heat it up.

If you don't like it,

just order takeout.

I'll transfer some money to you.

Don't.

I felt nauseous after eating it last time.

Something just felt wrong.

That's because you didn't rest well.

Stop staying up late

to write postcards to Yunyi.

Yun Li,

in your heart right now,

is there really no one else?

I...

I'll video call you when I have time,

okay?

Li,

aren't you going

to talk to Dad properly again?

Can I ever

make things clear with him?

Forget it.

You should just go back to Nanwu.

If you're really unhappy,

come back to Xifu.

But

staying with Dad

is probably the most unpleasant thing, right?

I'm leaving.

Let me see you off.

No need.

I'll just take a taxi.

Lili.

Be careful. Don't fall.

I missed you.

I missed you too.

In broad daylight, you...

Can't we have a little romance?

Why did you come back early?

Nothing much.

I wanted to make up for your birthday.

Let's go home.

These days, while I was away,

what have you been doing?

Didn't I tell you already?

We didn't talk much every day,

and you only said you missed me.

Yeah.

I was just missing you.

Why are you like this?

What about you?

How was your New Year?

I...

What's wrong?

I...

I was missing you too.

Do you know

how long we've been together?

Forty-six days.

Do you know why

I kept wanting to ask you

how long we've been together?

Why?

Because it makes me feel

that you care about me.

Maybe I'm just

overthinking it.

Why hasn't the cake

I ordered arrived yet?

It's okay. Let's eat first.

I want to drink too.

We only have whiskey left at home.

It's quite strong.

Should I order something else?

It's fine. I'll just have whiskey.

With your alcohol tolerance,

are you sure?

Today is a special day.

Just a little bit.

Just a little bit.

Have you ever heard the saying,

"Alcohol can't solve problems,

but

alcohol can make problems

no longer be problems"?

During your few days back home,

did anything happen?

Nothing happened.

What could happen at home?

I'm celebrating your birthday today.

I'm happy, so I want to drink.

Cheers.

Wait,

I haven't sung you

the birthday song yet today.

Today is a special occasion for you.

I'm going to sing you a special song.

Wait a minute.

Wait.

Careful.

I can do it. I can do it.

I'll sing for you.

You sit down.

Sing.

Three, two, one.

Say goodbye

to all the troubles!

Say hi

to all the happiness!

Dear, happy birthday!

Happy birthday.

Let's have another drink.

Shize, happy birthday.

Alright, stop drinking.

When you usually drink,

I never stop you, right?

If you take this glass of wine

away from me today,

I will...

What will you do?

I will delete you on WeChat.

Wait,

you didn't even sing with me just now.

This isn't acceptable.

This won't do.

You... sit up.

Sing? Sing what?

Say goodbye

to all the troubles!

What should you say?

Say goodbye.

Say hi

to all the happiness!

Hi.

Why do you always have that look on your face?

What am I supposed to look like, then?

You should be... be...

Should be...

Anyway, it shouldn't be like this.

Fine,

this is your home.

Whatever you want to do,

that's your right.

I can't control it.

It's your home.

Lili.

Lili.

It's our home.

♪ Half my heart kept hidden ♪

♪ Afraid you'll see right through me ♪

♪ Does the fading light ♪

♪ Decide it won't be whole? ♪

♪ Half of my thoughts ♪

♪ Bargain with solitude ♪

♪ If you turn back to see ♪

♪ Give back all the regret ♪

A gift.

It's not my birthday today.

D-Didn't I come here

to celebrate your birthday?

Today is your birthday.

I'm going to put

this gift on you.

♪ I'm in the dark of night ♪

Looks nice.

♪ Let all my thoughts settle down ♪

Looks nice.

♪ Practise pretending I don't miss you ♪

All my gifts are yours.

♪ Maybe one day ♪

All my gifts are yours.

♪ Be a little more honest ♪

♪ Will it be fulfilled? ♪

Stay still.

♪ Half my heart kept hidden ♪

♪ Afraid you'll see right through me ♪

♪ Does the fading light ♪

♪ Decide it won't be whole? ♪

♪ Half of my thoughts ♪

♪ Bargain with solitude ♪

♪ If you turn back to see ♪

♪ Give back all the regret ♪

They're on.

I like them.

Thank you.

Oh no.

I only ordered a cake for you today.

I didn't get you a gift.

I...

Oh no.

I only ordered a cake today.

I didn't even get you a gift.

You came back, didn't you?

Do you like me?

Mm.

I like you.

I like you.

I really like you.

I know.

♪ Burying regrets deep in the soil ♪

♪ Waiting for a meeting to light up the loneliness ♪

♪ Moonlight gently sways ♪

♪ Stars fall upon my shoulder ♪

♪ Stay with me ♪

♪ The long night slows down ♪

♪ The wounds kissed by the wind ♪

♪ I remember them all ♪

♪ Grains of sand count the depth of every fall ♪

♪ Still fearing the collision ♪

♪ Like a scorching heat on a cosmic scale ♪

♪ Dreams folded by the rain ♪

♪ Still crystal clear ♪

♪ Clouds stitching up the colors of every break ♪

♪ Borrowing a beam of moonlight ♪

♪ To smooth over the uneasy past ♪

♪ Picking up scattered light at my fingertips with you ♪

Can I ask for a birthday gift?

♪ My steps drag slow ♪

♪ Spinning where I stand ♪

♪ Like a sail tangled in the night ♪

♪ Answers will come in time ♪

♪ Though the path is rough and unsteady ♪

♪ Stubbornness will blow the mist away ♪

♪ Turn around, listening to the passing crowd ♪

♪ Hesitant unease brushes my face ♪

♪ Fingertips mark the way ♪

♪ Soft rustling sounds arise ♪

♪ Stay with me, no more lost wandering ♪

♪ Picking up scattered light at my fingertips with you ♪

Did you sleep well?

Yeah.

Go wash up.

Breakfast will be ready soon.

Li, something big happened!

Cut to the chase.

Dad is going to Nanwu

to bring you a quilt.

The exact time is unknown.

The weakling started running too?

This is what it means for a wife to follow her husband's lead.

It's the husband who follows his wife's lead.

It doesn't matter.

I'll follow your lead anyway.

You're so elusive,

like a perverted stalker.

I'm not a perverted stalker.

I'm a clingy gummy bear.

Hello, Lili?

Hello, Tangy.

Are you at the guesthouse?

What's wrong?

My dad is coming to Nanwu for a surprise visit.

I might need to move some things back.

I can't let him know

that I'm living elsewhere.

Okay.

Then do you need my help

moving your things?

No need.

Shize will drive me there

in a bit.

Shize?

So cheesy.

I'll go pack my things.

Bye-bye.

What's wrong with Lili?

Her dad is coming for a surprise inspection.

You know what to do, right?

My dad came to Nanwu.

I have to go back to the guesthouse for a few days.

Then let me treat him to a meal.

Let's wait a bit?

Then when can I

meet him?

Let's talk about it next time.

You should understand him.

After all, as a father,

it's hard to accept

giving his daughter away

just like that.

Then I can't accept

giving you back either.

Fu Shize,

y-you're getting better and better at this.

Then when are you coming back?

Depends on your performance.

Maybe I won't come back.

For example?

Like...

Let me ask you,

who am I?

Yun Lili.

Who is Yun Lili?

My girlfriend.

Whose girlfriend?

Fu Shize's wife.

W-Who's your wife?

Who else?

Didn't you say that?

I didn't say that.

[Your dad has...]

Uncle Yun.

What brings you here?

You should've told us in advance,

so Lili could pick you up.

No.

Let me take it.

No, don't bother.

It's fine.

You brought so many things.

Look at you.

It's Yun Li's mom.

She insisted I bring them to her.

Seriously.

Let me pour you a glass of water.

I don't know if she's taking good care of herself

living alone

out here.

Seriously.

She always makes her family worry.

You don't need to worry about her.

Lili can take good care of herself.

Your dad has arrived at the guesthouse.

Come back ASAP.

Have some water.

You kids,

which one of you doesn't make your parents worry?

You misunderstood me.

Since I came to Nanwu,

I haven't made my parents worry.

You're just a smooth talker.

Before I came,

your mom specifically told me

to tell you

to find time to go home and visit.

Look at you.

You didn't even go home for the New Year.

You don't know how much

your parents miss you.

I was just busy.

You should think more about your parents.

Where is Yun Li's room?

I'll put the things inside first.

Uncle.

Well,

Yun Li's room is over there,

but we don't have the key.

Then I'll call her.

[Dad]

Hello?

Lili, where are you?

Dad, I'm at school.

Your mom

specifically asked me

to bring you 2 quilts.

I'm at your place now.

When are you coming back?

I'm heading back right now.

She's coming back right now.

Hello, Uncle.

W-Who are you?

My name is Fu Zhengchu.

I'm Lili's junior.

Are you also from NUST?

Yes.

Do you live here too?

Yes.

No, no.

This guesthouse is run by my sister.

I just work here when I'm free,

helping out occasionally.

Hello, Uncle.

My name is Xia Congsheng.

Yes.

I run this guesthouse.

Would you like some tea?

I have some Da Hong Pao (Wuyi rock oolong).

Let me get you some to try.

No need.

Water is fine for me.

Uncle,

there's a really beautiful lake nearby.

And

the weather is great today.

How about I take you for a walk?

No need.

I'll just wait for her here.

Then I'll go prepare some fruit for you.

Our fruit is very fresh.

You don't have to be so polite.

Uncle Yun.

You must be hungry.

Let's go out to eat.

Let's wait for Yun Li to come back and eat together.

What were you doing just now?

Why did you tell him

that I run the guesthouse?

Exactly.

I even said

I didn't have the key to Yun Li's room.

You guys didn't tell me.

Lili.

You're back.

Lili,

you're finally back.

Your dad is coming on strong.

I can barely handle it.

Don't let him scare you.

Our cover isn't blown yet.

Thanks.

Dad.

Why...

Why did you carry so much stuff?

You should've told me

so I could pick you up.

I can walk by myself.

Take these to your room.

Come on.

Dad,

I have all these things.

You don't need to give them to me.

Take them back.

Your mom prepared all these for you.

Do you think I wanted to?

Lead the way.

Let's go.

You're living alone out here,

and your mom and I aren't by your side.

Watch out for

safety and hygiene.

This room must be cleaned often.

We clean it every day.

The siblings also live here?

When making friends out there,

you must be careful.

Don't bare your heart to someone

right after meeting them,

right?

I already drank some.

Have you eaten?

I'll take you to get some food.

Tell me the truth.

Are you and that guy

still dating?

Invite him to dinner tonight.

Hello, Uncle.

My name is Fu Shize.

I heard from Yun Li

that you are from Nanwu.

Yes.

How old are you?

I'm 24 this year.

What do your parents do?

Are they also in Nanwu?

They work at a research institute now.

They travel a lot

and rarely come back.

So they are senior intellectuals.

Highly educated.

That's great.

What about you?

He did his undergrad

at XUST.

He was also Nanwu's

top scorer in the college entrance exam.

Then you should be doing your master's now.

He skipped grades.

He's in a combined master's and doctoral program.

Let him speak for himself.

Yes, Uncle.

I'm doing my PhD at XUST.

You are the same age as my daughter.

So you haven't graduated yet?

Not yet.

I'm taking a break from school.

Dad.

Uncle.

D-Dad.

What's wrong all of a sudden?

Uncle.

How can I still eat?

Wait, wait.

Why can't you eat?

Uncle.

What do you think?

Why all of a sudden...

This is for you and Auntie.

Please take it.

Keep it for yourself.

Dad!

Aren't you leaving?

Dad!

Wasn't everything fine at first?

Dad, you...

I-I really...

I don't understand, Dad.

What kind of boyfriend did you find?

He can't even finish his studies.

He didn't quit

because he couldn't study well.

He has his reasons.

What reasons?

Yun Li,

why did he suspend his studies?

You don't even know, do you?

I don't need to know.

That's his business.

His business?

Then... Then...

Then why are you two dating?

Whether he suspends his studies is his choice.

Whether I date him

is my choice.

Can you stop interfering from now on?

I won't interfere.

I won't interfere.

I won't interfere at all.

Wait!

I won't interfere with anything from now on!

Where are you going?

To the airport!

Going to the airport so late at night?