Original subtitles

♫ My dear, sometimes, ♫

♫ I feel so tired. ♫

♫ When I'm lonely, ♫

♫ I'll cry as well. ♫

♫ Ooh. Ooh. ♫

♫ Trying hard to grow up. ♫

♫ Ooh. Ooh. ♫

♫ Keeping up with hesitation. ♫

♫ Bravely ♫

♫ The so-called darkness ♫

♫ is just your supposition. ♫

♫ The detour in life ♫

♫ makes us fearless. ♫

♫ Ooh. Ooh. ♫

♫ Go flying. ♫

♫ Where are you now? ♫

♫ Let's go. ♫

Go ahead

Episode 18

I heard people who are excellent in certain areas

are easier to suffer from depression.

It's perfectly normal for Ling Xiao to have anxiety disorder.

He's so smart. Of course he's suffering from it.

Don't be silly.

This isn't about being smart.

Then it's because of his mom's torture.

How should I do with my life if I'll have a mother-in-law like her?

I think we should pick a book that makes people sleepy immediately.

For example, the classic One Hundred Years of Solitude.

I get sleepy once I get to page two.

Fine, I'll get this one.

I'm sure it'll make him drowsy.

Come on, let's go. We have to buy some wallpaper.

- Thank you, sir. - You're welcome.

Thank you, sir.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Good-bye.

Get started.

Done.

Are you sure it'll work?

Of course.

Once you're relaxed, you'll feel good.

Then you'll fall asleep quickly.

- Easy, easy. - Okay.

Change your shoes.

I can't make it. I need a shower.

No way. You should keep your wounds dry.

Why not wait?

I can't wait. My body is itchy all over.

Li Jianjian.

Oh, no. Ling Xiao, help me with the shower.

What are you waiting for? Hurry up.

It itches like hell.

Go.

Don't touch the wounds.

Great, I wish I had a brother.

To help you with the shower?

Take them up there when they're done.

We're gonna have hotpot.

Come on, how could my Brother He have hotpot in this condition?

Double-flavor.

That's good.

You don't have dinner?

I'm coming.

Hi.

Let me introduce you.

Come on in.

Mingyue, do you remember that Ape,

Zhuang Bei who's so good at basketball in high school?

This is Qi Mingyue.

I remember.

Hi, Zhuang Bei.

What are you waiting for?

We're old schoolmates. Have a seat.

Yeah, old school pals.

May I have your WeChat?

Maybe later, my phone is charging.

Okay. Excuse me.

Tang Can isn't back yet?

All the food is prepared by her.

She's too cowardly to see you.

Why are you standing at the door?

Don't you knock?

I didn't, either.

- Let me see. - Yeah.

Does it hurt?

It's okay. Seriously.

I can see that you hit me.

Hey, I didn't mean to.

Just hit me on purpose.

My beauty is natural.

What's wrong with you?

What kind of apology is it?

Don't be angry with me, please.

How could you even joke about that?

I'm sorry.

I thought you knew he's fine.

I swear. I won't do it again.

Please don't be mad.

Hit me some more.

Come on, hit me.

Punch me.

I don't hit you but kiss you.

Love you.

My little Jianjian.

You're my angel.

Congratulations! You girls made up.

Come on, join us.

Your Prince Charming is here.

Zhuang Bei?

I'm gonna put my makeup on.

It's weird to wear makeup when having hotpot at home.

Your beauty is natural.

You guys can't really understand me.

- Time to eat. - Where's Tang Can?

She's cleaning up. Let's eat first.

Get started.

Move.

- What do you want? - I want some balls.

Thank you, Zhuang Bei.

Not at all.

Come on, let's make a toast to Ziqiu's survival.

Okay.

- Here. - Thank you.

Cheers!

To survival.

Balls, I want balls.

Hold on. Let me dip it in the sauces.

Here you are.

Wait. I dip it in garlic.

Will it stimulate the wounds?

You can have a little. It has antiseptic properties.

I finally can eat meat, not porridge.

Cook some tripe for me. Quickly.

Okay.

Okay.

Be careful, it's hot.

Why are you here?

Ziqiu told me to have hotpot, so I came.

Help yourself, eat more.

After all, you're my customer.

He's your customer?

Get me a beer, please.

Let's make a toast.

It's my pleasure to cooperate with you.

Always a pleasure.

Enjoy yourself.

Eat more, everything is on me.

Come on, let's make a toast.

Cheers!

All on you.

Cheers!

♫ The expression can't hide the heartache. ♫

♫ Loneliness swallows me whole so ruthlessly. ♫

Well done! Tang Can.

♫ I'm alone. ♫

♫ It's very quiet except for the heartbeat. ♫

♫ A little bit of warmth. ♫

♫ So don't bother again. ♫

♫ It turns out I really need the talent to love you. ♫

Qi Mingyue.

Do you have a boyfriend?

No, I don't.

What do you think of Ling Xiao and Ziqiu?

Uh, not bad. I get used to them.

Look at the three of them.

They've always been together since little.

So, don't like someone who has sister complex.

His sister will always come first in his world.

Why?

Look, he's so kind to his sister.

And he'll be very nice to his girlfriend.

Ling Xiao, Ziqiu and Jianjian are not blood related.

I think two of the three must be a couple.

Li Jianjian and Ziqiu?

Or maybe Ling Xiao and Jianjian.

It's impossible.

Ling Xiao is in love with someone.

Eat it. This one.

Ling Xiao has a crush on someone?

Who?

I don't know.

Stop, it's not healthy.

I'm happy.

Jianjian, did Tang Can teach you to drink?

Definitely.

No.

You all believe Tang Can is very up on fun and drink.

In fact,

Mingyue is the one that likes drinking and singing.

Look.

♫ It turns out I really need the talent to love you. ♫

I'm wrong about her.

They really got crazy.

I want a drink.

- Call me brother. - Brother.

No way.

You're hurt.

Boil the ingredients.

Really!

How to sing?

Actually, I've been thinking since yesterday,

how much I'd regret it, if my Brother He was killed.

Brother Ling, Brother He,

I sincerely welcome you back.

Beer.

Come on, fill your cup.

Let the three of us be the same as we always were.

The same.

Come on, clink.

Clink.

Here.

Cheers!

Great.

I gotta pee.

Can't you just hold it in this great atmosphere?

It's a physical need. I can't control.

Go.

♫ Through the valley. ♫

♫ Through the sky. ♫

Hello?

Hello?

Who is it? Why do you get my brother's phone?

I... I'm...

Li Jianjian?

You're Little Orange?

Brother Ling...

Your brother went to the bathroom.

When will he be back?

He'll be back later.

I'll have him call you back when he's back.

I'm asking when he'll return to Singapore.

Didn't he say he'd be back after a month?

Never mind, ask him to call me back.

I have to go.

Li Jianjian, your song.

Come over here.

Li Jianjian.

Li Jianjian, get up.

Get up and sing.

- Li Jianjian, don't sleep here. - Your sister seems drunk.

Get up.

Jianjian.

She's asleep.

Jianjian.

Let me help you.

Jianjian, go to bed.

♫ Happiness is close to you. ♫

Where are the slippers?

♫ Compose the poem. ♫

You sing.

♫ Wait to be noticed. ♫

♫ Though the whole misunderstanding, ♫

♫ I still want to compose ♫

♫and create the unique feeling.♫

♫ Meeting you is like the bamboo forest meets the early summer, ♫

♫ the flyers meets the waves. ♫

Silly.

Still a kid.

You can't say that.

She's a big girl now.

And she's in love.

I felt Zheng Shuran was weird.

Now I think he's not bad.

He's not a bad guy.

After all, she's a big girl.

We can't keep her anymore.

Just let her do whatever she wants.

She can do anything she wants,

except for that.

I finally felt lucky I don't have a brother.

Perhaps she really hates me.

I didn't say I hate you.

I want someone to manage

and pamper me like that.

Really?

Sure.

Be confident, okay?

No one hates you.

Don't touch.

Alright, Li Jianjian, wipe your face first.

What's wrong?

I felt bad.

Where?

I forget to take off her socks.

Okay, I'll see myself out. Go back.

I'll go to your home the day after tomorrow.

Oh yeah, have a meal with my mom.

- Do you have my mom's WeChat? - Yeah.

Alright, I'm leaving.

You can go back.

Wait.

Hold on.

Zhuang Bei, is this your phone?

I left it. Thank you.

You're welcome.

I gotta go.

Bye.

Why does he take a photo of us?

To keep some beauty on his phone.

Gross.

Brother Ling, welcome back.

Have a good sleep.

Li Jianjian, what are you doing?

I'm coming.

Strawberry sauce.

Jianjian.

I found Little Orange called me yesterday.

Did you answer it?

I didn't mean to. I thought it's my phone.

I forget to tell you that she wanted you to call her back.

What did she say?

She just asked you to call her back.

Are you going to the cafe today?

Can you work with your broken hands?

I have to go.

I don't know how the business is these days.

Good. You almost look like a boss.

Of course.

I'm gonna take care of you and dad.

I got the wrong phone yesterday.

I answered his sister's phone in Singapore.

What did she say?

Brother Ling told them he'd be back after he spent a month here.

Don't listen to her.

If that's true, why does he want to find a job?

I know.

So, Brother Ling lied to them.

Or he couldn't come back.

Right.

No wonder his nasty mom agreed to it suddenly.

What should we do?

I don't know. Even he can't find a way.

Did you lie to Zhao Huaguang and come back?

How could it be possible?

Zhao Huaguang doesn't care me anymore.

Right, he can't control you.

What are you talking about?

About his dad.

Zhao Huaguang is not my dad.

Your biological father, okay?

Enough!

Look. He has no regard for his hands.

It's okay.

Eat.

I had the meeting set.

However, Haichao wanted to quit at the last minute.

Really!

Heping, why not you go on a blind date?

You know what, a policeman and a teacher are a good match.

Oh, no, Aunt Qian.

I finally took two days off.

Please don't give me a job.

How is it a job?

Why don't you persuade Haichao?

You two get along well.

How should I talk to him?

Ask him to forget He Mei.

He Mei?

Aunt Qian, it has been a long time.

Why do you still mention her?

You don't know.

Haichao went on several blind dates back then.

He's most satisfied with He Mei.

If they kept up with each other, they'd get their marriage license.

As a result, He Mei backed out.

How could he get over it?

- It's real? - Sure.

Zhu, why isn't your Uncle Li back from the grocery shopping yet?

He doesn't go grocery shopping.

He went to see Ziqiu.

- Here's your coffee. - Okay, thank you.

- Here's your pancake. - Thanks.

Welcome, order inside, please.

Hi, dad.

Why don't you have two days off in this condition?

It's okay. They've scabbed. All good.

Hello, Uncle He.

You're mistaken. My dad's last name is Li.

I'm not under his last name.

Hi, Uncle Li.

- Why don't you just go ahead? - Okay.

- Oh, please make my dad some tea. - Yeah.

Dad, let's go upstairs.

What do you get there?

Brought you some fried dumplings.

Fried dumplings? Great!

- Do they get cold? - No, they're still hot.

Yeah.

Two kinds of stuffings. Try them.

Dad, how do you like my coffee shop?

Not bad.

How is the business?

We're doing our soft opening now.

There are a lot of customers every day.

That's great.

Look, opening a shop is risky.

It's quite tough.

I'm just afraid you're just in way over your head

without a long-term planning.

Don't worry, dad.

I'd done all those jobs, from the kitchen to the reception

when I worked in a coffee house.

I didn't get into it without thinking.

Well, didn't you intern at the restaurant of a hotel

when you graduated?

Why did you work in a coffee house?

Well, I wanted to open a coffee shop here.

So,

I worked there to learn and know how to run a coffee store.

You kids called me with good news every time.

So did Ling Xiao.

He always said "all good",

"don't worry", "I just don't sleep well" on the phone.

I know that's called anxiety disorder.

It's psychosomatic.

You should let me know if there's something.

I know, dad.

I'm not hiding something from you.

I just thought we're too far away.

I'm afraid you'd worry about me.

Besides, I'm different from Ling Xiao.

His mom and sister are all over him like vampires.

Nobody can sleep well if it happens to them.

They have their difficulties.

Don't say that since we don't know about it.

It's not easy for anyone.

Alright, I'll stop.

I know you hold a grudge.

Tell me,

why you weren't trying to find your mother

since it's been so many years.

What for? She abandoned me.

Your mother is not evil.

Chen Ting is tough. And He Mei is not bad.

Dad, in your eyes, there are no bad people.

She's sure you're just so damn nice.

You adopted poor cats and dogs.

What are you talking about?

What cats and dogs?

Which one of you and Ling Xiao is a cat and which a dog?

Do you have her contact information?

I'll ask around if you do want to find her.

Forget it, dad.

She may forget us after all these years.

Don't bother.

Plus, I have nothing to talk to her.

You're my family.

The rest are outsiders.

There shouldn't be a clear line between people.

Right.

I don't have the right to say that.

No, that's not what I meant.

I know what you meant, dad.

You're saying nothing is certain.

I'm an uneducated man.

I can't say much about the right truth.

But I got some life experience since I've lived that long, right?

Anyway, don't be stubborn.

When the destiny comes and goes has its timing.

Dad, I know what you meant.

You're just saying

everything happens when it happens.

Yeah.

Look, if that's the case,

you're forcing it when you go ask around.

Yeah.

I used to persuade you to let it go.

Now it's your turn to ask me to let it go.

Dad, not only do I have to persuade you,

but I have to take care of you.

Great.

I'm gonna be a freeloader.

- I'm counting on you. - No problem.

Eat that one.

It has different stuffing.

This one.

Yeah, try it.

I told the driver about your condition.

He checked the itinerary

and said he picked you on Huaxing Road,

and dropped you off at International Trade Blue Sea Hotel.

Running helps your body produce dopamine that makes you feel better.

Take a hot shower when it got you tired,

then you can sleep comfortably.

I'm a doctor. You don't have to educate me.

You're a dentist.

You can't treat yourself when you're sick.

How about I hiring you as my doctor?

No, I can't.

But I know you.

It's a mental problem.

You shouldn't take it to heart.

You have to fix me.

You're my best medicine.

That sounds so cheesy.

Seriously.

I think you did a very nice room.

I didn't do it by myself.

Many ideas came from Mingyue.

Who bought the book?

I.

I thought it's pretty good.

There are many amazing sentences in it.

For example,

"I finally understand one can't solve everything on her own."

"The shadow of a cloud can even be breathtaking."

What are you laughing at?

You're my best medicine since childhood.

Enough, that's disgusting.

I have something serious to tell you.

Next Saturday is the 21st anniversary of my mom's death.

I know, Uncle Li told me.

It's been 21 years.

My dad spent the last 21 years with the kids after my mom died.

I've lived a happy life.

But he's been through so much.

I regret not allowing him to remarry when I was a kid.

Do you remember Brother He's mom?

Yeah.

But I didn't see much of her.

I only met her when she picked Ziqiu up.

She's pretty, indifferent, and quiet.

Why do you suddenly think of her?

I believe she backed out because of me.

What's it got to do with you?

If I go on a blind date,

while my date has such a tough daughter,

I'd also run away.

Besides,

she's fine with it when Brother He passionately called Li dad.

I was worried she'd abuse me after she married Li.

So I was crying in the sheets alone.

I think you were eating sugar in there.

Sweets can make people feel better.

This is a strategy.

Fine.

I didn't understand why people should marry as a kid.

That's why I was so ignorant.

That's all better now.

You're back.

Let the three of us spend some time with dads.

Running.

Release dopamine.

Come on, Brother Ling.

Release dopamine.

Run.

Hello, second aunt.

I planned to see you in the country when I'm done with my thing.

Okay, I'll tell my dad.

Come over for dinner.

No trouble at all.

Okay, see you the day after tomorrow.

Bye.

Your second aunt will come to see you?

She said she came into town for medicine because her ducks are sick.

So she'd stop by.

- I'm gonna go shower. - Go ahead.

Ling Xiao, your phone is ringing.

(Chen Ting)

It's from your mom.

(Your plane ticket to Singapore is available.)

You're returning to Singapore?

You got an appointment?

I bought you a cup of coffee.

Thanks, you're too kind.

Put it over there.

You're welcome. We're colleagues.

Are you free tomorrow evening?

The opera Secret Love In Peach Blossom Land is touring.

Sorry, I'm going to Singapore tomorrow.

You've only been here a month.

Are you worried about the girl you like?

Well, I'm not cursing you.

But long-distance relationships don't ever work.

I thought so.

Luckily, the one that I like is local.

She's local?

After high school, didn't you...

Almost at that time.

- Is she your high school friend? - Sort of.

In your class?

She's two years behind me.

Hi, Brother Ling, Xixi.

There you are, Mingyue.

I'm here for a teeth cleaning.

Who's your appointment with?

Dr. Feng Xixi.

It's me.

Can you not be so mean to my boyfriend?

I'm just a woodcarver.

What kind of man do you want me to date?

I don't mention him.

Talk to me.

Although he looks at girls all the time,

he's not horny at all.

Uh, anyway, just like I always held a sugar bowl

when I was a kid.

For him, a girl's waist is the sugar bowl.

Understand?

You don't have to ask me to accept your boyfriend.

That being said, I don't want you to get him wrong.

I didn't get him wrong.

I just don't like him.

Why?

Never mind.

Open your mouth.

I'll let you know when I'm back.

- Where are you going? - Singapore.

You're returning to Singapore?

Not returning, but going to handle something.

I'll be back before the anniversary of your mom's death.

Lie back. Don't move.

I'm treating you.

Open.

Open up.

Are you high school friends with Ling Xiao's sister?

Yeah, we were in the same class.

Ling Xiao must be very popular back then, right?

Sort of.

He didn't talk much and no one would dare to talk to him.

Didn't he like someone in high school?

Didn't he interact with girls who were two years behind him?

What did Ling Xiao tell you?

When we were talking,

he told me by chance that

he liked a junior who's two years behind him.

A junior?

You don't know about it?

No, I don't.

Yeah, it's just a secret crush.

Why did he tell you about his secret crush?

Because we get along well.

We buy each other dinner or coffee.

And we see the play together.

Lie down.

Li Jianjian, who do you think is your Brother Ling's first love?

A junior who's two years behind him.

If it wasn't you, who was it?

Are you unhappy that he likes me?

He's returning to Singapore.

Do you know?

Why is he back to Singapore again?

He just got back.

He lied and told his mom he'd spend a month here.

He's not going to come back?

He said he'd be back on Friday.

Oh, that's good.

Didn't you like my Brother He?

Can you not mention my history?

You're pissed.

Qi Mingyue, don't think I won't hit you back

becuase you want to be my sister-in-law.

Who likes your Brother Ling?

Alright, I'll stop.

What's for lunch?

I'm being summoned by my mom this noon.

You go back to the studio.

Why does your mom summon you again?

She's having lunch with her best friend.

That aunt said she wants to see me because it's been a while.

Okay, I see, sister-in-law.

You won't stop, right?

I'm gonna hit you.

Hi, mom, Aunt Chen.

There Mingyue is.

Come on, sit down.

Didn't I tell you to dress up nicer when you go out?

Aunt Chen watched me grow up.

Meeting Aunt Chen is like meeting my mom.

Why should I dress up?

Why do you want to have western food?

Don't you like to have Chaoshan hotpot?

Young people like to meet in a nice place, don't you?

There's someone else?

Is uncle here?

Yeah, he went to the bathroom.

But it's not your uncle.

Your mom didn't make it clear to you.

Actually, she...

Allow me.

Here's the thing,

I went to your Aunt Chen's workplace last time.

And I found the new young man in their office is not bad.

So I asked around.

He's a graduate student from a 211 university.

His parents all work in the government department.

And he doesn't have a girlfriend.

You haven't had a chance to meet boys in your workplace.

So I asked your Aunt Chen to set this meal to introduce you.

Mom, why didn't you tell me it's a blind date?

It's not a blind date.

Just let you meet him and make a friend.

You had sodality at university, didn't you?

Lu.

Come on, let me introduce you.

This is Aunt Jin's daughter, Qi Mingyue.

Mingyue, this is Lu, Lu Jianyang.

- Hi. - Hi.

Come on, sit down.

Lu, look at the menu and order what you want.

You order.

Are you using the bathroom?

- Go ahead. - Mom.

I'm leaving because I have an interview later.

Aunt Chen introduces you to a friend.

But you want to go in the middle.

You're making it awkward for her.

Mom, please don't do this again.

I'm just 25. Is a blind date really necessary?

You learned to call me mom when I was 25.

If I don't work on it,

how could you meet excellent boys?

Why don't you ask me if I like someone?

Alright, I'm asking you now.

- Do you like someone? - Yes.

Who? Do I know him?

Fine, don't be mad.

I think this boy is quite good. He's honest.

Just add his WeChat and talk to him.

Anyway, I've asked my friends to help.

You can make a change if he's not good.

I've got someone I like.

Fine, take him home and show me.

Okay, I'll take him home in a couple of days.

But don't look down at him.

Good, I'll wait for him.

Anyway, you're not gonna work in Beijing.

Just forget it.

Prepare for the civil service exams.

Mom.

Come on, it's settled.

Just go to the bathroom.

And finish lunch when you get back.

♫ When we held our hands for the first time, ♫

♫ it was like you were grasping all you had. ♫

♫ One turns bigger while the other turns smaller. ♫

♫ We meet at the crossroads of time. ♫

♫ Good night. Goodbye. My children. ♫

♫ Maybe you'll leave here. ♫

♫ Maybe the way back home will be longer. ♫

♫ Walk slowly. Don't look back. ♫

♫ I'll stay here, ♫

♫ looking afar with your back view. ♫

♫ I'm like the old house you're accustomed to live in. ♫

♫ One day you find a new start, ♫

♫ like a leaf flying to the new branch. ♫

♫ The old days are just like yesterday. ♫

♫ Good night. Goodbye. My children. ♫

♫ Maybe you'll leave here. ♫

♫ Maybe the way back home will be longer. ♫

♫ Walk slowly. Don't be sad. ♫

♫ I'll stay here, ♫

♫ watching you fly away. ♫