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Next time, together forever

Episode 19

Why do I feel

Who would be looking at you?

The engine stalled.

The police told me

that all your videos have been deleted.

Qiu Yue,

you are an old comrade.

Some things need to be handled carefully.

You really cannot eat hot tofu in a hurry.

Today’s event

was embarrassing.

Really embarrassing.

I have some words to say

to your lover as well.

The State has fully liberalized the policy of two births.

It is really a good thing

but we can only do what we can.

Let’s nature take its course.

Especially old comrades like you two

should set an example.

You should be an example for young people.

Yes.

I also heard some gossips...

It would be bad if they were to spread out.

You are right in your criticism.

When I get back,

I will definitely reinforce my studying

to have a comprehensive understanding of the problem

and implement a proper correction.

Qiu Yue, this is not a criticism.

This is merely an advice

given to you by a friend.

Go back.

Think about it really well.

I am done for.

I have lost all my face here.

How many times have I told you?

But you do not listen, you have to find the excitement.

It was a huge stimulus this time, right?

Who told you to call the police?

Why did you call them?

It’s just great.

All my political future was ruined by you,

are you aware of that?

What political future can a union chairman have?

What’s wrong with being the union chairman?

You look down on my position.

I safeguard specific interests of all staff and workers

and their democratic rights.

This is my career.

Fine, fine.

You're flaunting your power and prestige in front of Qiu Yang and me.

Who will take you seriously?

You dare to rebel, Zhang Chenglong?

I almost succeeded.

You still dare to talk back.

Very well

I still don’t believe it.

I went all the way

to finally land the child

and people are still daring to take me for a clown.

Zhang Chenglong, listen well.

Go back to the park right now

and exercise.

Do I still have to exercise?

Tonight

you will prove your abilities.

Let’s see how you will fare.

Do you not always say you are steadfast?

Steadfast?

How about buying some medicine?

What medicine?

A type of medicine

that can help you at this stage.

That will help you perform.

That medicine is quite expensive.

I can buy it for you if you need it.

Forget it.

I am not going to use any medicine at the moment.

You do not know your sister’s condition right now.

This is not something you can imagine.

Really.

Then what will you do.

Probably

hide as much as possible.

Where will you hide?

You can hide for one day and not for fifteen in a row.

Basing on my understanding of my sister's personality,

even if you hide at the end of the earth

she will still be able to pick you up.

How about this.

Talk to Sheng Xia.

Make her give me a sick leave or something.

Let her say that I am ill.

That my health is not good.

I have analyzed your current situation

comprehensively and completely,

Brother-in-law

I do not think confronting it will bring any benefit.

You can only

kill it with kindness.

There’s really no other way.

Go ahead and cry.

Cry.

Come, come, come.

- What is it? - Sit down, sit down.

Let’s talk. Sit down.

What do you want to say?

Qiu Yue,

I think I am not the right man for you.

I also am of no help to Guo Guo.

I also cannot live in this home anymore.

What are you talking about?

You want to spoil my fun.

This is not what I mean.

Qiu Yue, I want to have a serious talk with you.

We have been married for so many years.

Why are you still so energetic?

Is that not because you are attractive?

It demonstrates how attractive you are.

Attractive… attractive...

But I have no physical strength.

You're not physically exhausted.

You have a mental problem.

Being married for so long,

it is like touching your right hand with your left hand.

It is getting pretty boring, right?

No.

Look at me.

I am looking.

Look me into the eyes.

Do you still have feelings for me?

I do.

That means that you have none.

You answer was too quick.

It just shows that without thinking

you automatically go through the motions with me. It just shows that without thinking

It just shows that without thinking

Qiu Yue, It just shows that without thinking

It just shows that without thinking

clear your head. It just shows that without thinking

clear your head.

You are the chairman of the union

but a psychologist.

Is there another?

No, absolutely no.

I swear to God.

Who would want you anyway?

You’re such a lard.

You are right.

In your eyes...

in Guo Guo’s eyes...

in the eyes of the whole family

I am really nothing.

We are all at this age now.

It is normal to lack feelings.

Having them is rather abnormal now.

But the key point is

you cannot have any feelings towards others.

Zhang Chenglong,

do you want to be free?

Let’s have a child.

You will be free then.

When I give birth

I will not have the time to look at you with the big eyes.

You will not have time to be so cranky either.

Is that not right?

And with the new child

all this middle-aged crisis will have been solved.

I did not say I am against having a child.

Then do you want one?

So are our goals not the same?

Hurry and get up.

Come over. Come over.

How come you got up earlier than me today?

I went to the drugstore for some medicine for you.

I do not need to drink medicine in the current situation.

Just let me rest for a few days and it will be fine.

As the medicine takes effect, the symptoms lessen, do you not know it?

Come, drink it while it’s hot.

bee good.

Why does it smell so strange?

You thought it is going to be sweet?

The medicine must be bitter to actually work.

I cannot take it. I have only acid in my stomach.

I have to eat something first and then drink it again.

You will have another one after dinner.

This must be taken before.

What else should I drink?

Drink it right now.

Drink it.

Another one.

You still have a little bit more to drink.

Can I ask why am I to drink it in the first place?

Perseverance prevails.

What are we striving for

is the victory.

Eat.

So obedient.

Oh my God.

Such a formal attire.

It’s my thesis.

I hope to leave a good impression on the judges.

Do you want me to send you there?

No need.

I won’t be running wild on the road.

I am taking the subway.

I wish you a successful defence.

Thank you.

All right, we’ll proceed as you said.

I understand.

Uhm

How is Jiayuan Hospital’ air system project

going on?

According to your idea

we have redesigned the tender.

Our price is the lowest with the best quality.

We will naturally win the bid.

Good. You worked hard.

How is Sheng Xia?

Did she pass?

She is retaking it today, I do not know yet.

How about I call the vice president?

He is hosting the event this time.

No need.

I believe in Sheng Xia.

She only needs a chance and she’ll succeed.

Apart from the business matters,

do not let Sheng Xia learn about it.

Reming Liu Yuan about it as well.

I understand.

Qiu Yang,

I am really relieved now.

Why are you relieved?

You were so anxious to marry Sheng Xia that time.

I was worried about how you really felt.

Now it seems that all my fears are redundant.

You are very kind to her.

Yes, Sheng Xia?

Is the defence over?

Uhm.

Are you free this evening?

I want to invite you to a meal.

All right.

What is it?

Why did you want to invite me to a meal?

The defence went very smoothly.

I wanted to share it with someone

It is my pleasure to share

the joy with you.

Here. Congratulations.

I am paying for the meal.

It is my congratulatory gift.

Forget the congratulations.

I want you to do me a favour.

Don’t be so polite.

Say it, what is it?

It’s been two months since we got married.

It would be reasonable

to file for infertility treatment

at our reproductive centre

so that we can apply for IVF after half a year.

It is just that there are many gossiping people at our hospital.

It happened that today I was defending my thesis in our branch.

I have set the appointment already

for tomorrow morning at nine o’clock.

I hope you can accompany me there.

Tomorrow.

Have we been married for two months already?

Time flies.

How many two months are there in a year?

Six.

And one is already over.

Only five are left.

I hope you can understand me.

I am on a very tight schedule.

If I do not have a child now,

I may not have it at all.

I understand.

I understand very well.

I just think

there are so many ways to have children.

Do you need a test tube baby?

Give me an example

of a no IVF way

way to get pregnant.

Sheng Xia,

you know

Tao Tao’s issue is very stimulating for me.

I feel that I am not a responsible father.

I cannot help her in any way.

Children should be under the care of their parents,

they should be growing healthily.

We cannot destroy this natural law

and have a child live forever

without its parent’ love,

right?

You are an irresponsible father,

but it does not mean

that I am an irresponsible mother.

I can give more motherly love in

and make up for the missing fatherly love.

You cannot replace father’s presence

during child’s growth with more maternal love.

His role is too important.

So what you mean is

that since there are so many single mothers around the world,

their children are not excellent and healthy?

These are two different things.

There are many single mothers raising children alone

who do it because of their helplessness.

They were not determined

to take the child away from its father in the beginning.

Your problem is exactly the reverse of the natural course,

elder sister.

Is this really my problem?

What’s wrong with me?

Is it me who is willing to let the child have no father?

I hope we can go back

to our problem, all right?

Why did we marry in the first place?

Your purpose has been achieved

Your company is now saved.

But what about me?

Where is my child?

You have to take responsibility for my child任

I am taking responsibility for your child.

No, no.

You know what I mean.

I don't want to criticize you and accuse you.

I am just talking with you

whether there is no better way.

There is one.

Name it.

We can divorce

and I will find another partner.

The contract has not expired yet.

Then what you mean

we are to lead two fake games now?

it’s ridiculous.

I don’t want to step into the same river for the third time.

Let’s eat.

Where are you going?

Let’s go back home.

Go back first.

I want to go for a night run.

Night run?

Do you want to run in the night dressed like that?

Will you manage it at all?

Fine then, I will accompany you.

No! Definitely not.

Do not accompany me.

How are you and Qiu Yang faring?

You seem to be dragging it.

I want to divorce him.

What?

Divorce him?

Why?

Because he doesn't want to cooperate with me

in getting a test tube baby.

So there is no need

for this marriage to continue.

Bud did you not negotiate this before?

Why is he not helping you?

He says

Tao Tao’s matter made him feel very guilty.

he also said a bunch of stuff

about single-parent families.

He quoted some reasons why it will not be good for my child’s growth.

In fact, I think he is quite right.

After all, he is a responsible person.

He is a very principled man.

The problem is I do not want him

to take responsibility for my child.

The child is mine, mine alone.

I just asked him to accompany me to the hospital

to take a first step in the process.

It was this simple.

What you want to say is

if he does not help you,

you will still dovorce

and then you will get back to your old routine

to get the man first and then the child.

I thought about it.

If

If I were to do it again,

I would adopt a child before divorcing.

I have to take it.

Wait here.

Hello, president Qiu?

Is Sheng Xia with you?

We are together.

Liven up!

What is it, beautiful?

Did you quarrel with your boyfriend?

If you are in a bad mood, play with me.

What are you doing?

Dancing.

What are you doing,

taking advantage of others?

Why are you so prudish?

Beautiful girl!

What a jerk.

Are you all right?

Come on, baby.

Look, I am sexi.

Come on, come on, baby, look.

Look. I am sexi, come on babt.

Come on, let’s dance together.

Come on, let’s dance together.

She is my wife.

All right. I am sorry, I am sorry.

President Qiu, long time no see.

Why did you come?

You came here, can I not come as well?

President Qiu, have a drink.

it is too loud outside, here it is quieter.

It seems that you are a frequent visitor here.

Do you often say to the girls here

that they are your wives?

I often use this

when a foreigner wants to trick them into his bed.

I could tell that.

You were like a prince charming rescuing a damsel.

You’re very skilled.

This does not need any skill.

There are always some dull girls

that are not suitable for this place

but they are still looking for some excitement.

I did come here for some excitement.

Didn't you say that my life was too depressing?

Were you not ironic towards me?

I am here for some fun.

I

I came here to find

a man who will cooperate with me.

it is no use to gamble with me.

I am advising you not to bet your money on winning.

Who are you to me?

I am Party A, you are Party B.

We are only partners.

But we are perceived and a husband and wife.

I am afraid that being in such a place

can ruin your reputation.

If you do not want to see me being ruined,

then follow what we have agreed on earlier.

I am going to the hospital tomorrow.

Accompany me to do the IVF tests.

This is something different.

Then we have nothing to talk about.

I know that you are very upset.

I will help you find another way.

What way?

I have not come across one yet.

Then follow what we have agreed to.

What are you so worried about?

I said that I will think of a way.

When we were making the agreements

I have not considered many issues.

Most of them were my problems.

I will compensate you for it.

Can you give me a child?

I cannot.

You have no solution at all.

Stop with the nonsense.

Is there anyone?

Sheng Xia?

Sheng Xia!

Sheng Xia!

Hello.

Hello.

President Qiu...

are you not going?

Are you not going?

You decide.

If you tell me to go, I’ll go.

Let’s go together.

Do not always come here. It is not safe.

president Qiu, we have arrived.

Just pull aside and stop in front.

President Qiu,T thank you for sending me off.

You are welcome.

Sheng Xia, I am leaving. Bye-bye.

Bye bye.

Don’t leave for now.

Can you answer my question?

What answer do you want?

About us.

And our so-called marriage.

What do you think about it deep inside?

I really want to know that.

To be honest, I did not think about it.

Then think about it now.

Does it have to be now?

Yes.

Because I want to know it.

All right, I will think about it.

I will accompany you to the hospital tomorrow.

♫ Suddenly, a coffee shop at the corner♫

Can you give me a child?

I cannot.

Children should grow healthily under

the care of both parents.

We cannot destroy this natural order

and make the child live

without one parent’s love.

I can use more maternal love

and make up for the missing fatherly love.

You cannot replace the father

with more motherly love during child’s growth.

He plays too important role.

♫ Being wounded does not make us brave. ♫

♫ Maybe escaping is easier than facing it? ♫

♫ What’s wrong with us? ♫

♫ Being in pain makes me uneasy. ♫

Hello?

Hello? Sheng Xia

I want to ask you something.

Do not yell at me.

What happened to you with Qiu Yang?

I saw you two together.

He promised.

He promised what?

He promised to go to the hospital

and accompany me to do IVF tests.

Really?

It means then

that after you give birth

you two can divorce.

Sheng Xia, what’s wrong?

Are you crying?

Yes. Because I am very happy.

All right, that’s it then.

♫ What’s wrong with us? ♫

♫ I kept watching you today. ♫

♫ I clearly love you but I need to go away. ♫

♫ The tears are already flooding from my eyes. ♫

Tao Tao was born here.

When I think of it now,

At that time, when Gu Xiaoman was having her check-ups,

I was always here with her.

I do not know if the doctor has changed.

If he did not,

he will find it strange if he recognizes me.

I was normal eight years ago

Suddenly

I want to do the IVF test.

Would that not be awkward?

I got up this morning and Tao Tao gave me a call.

She hopes I will come

and visit her during winter holidays.

Of course,

she wants us both to come.

I always feel that I owe this child.

Other children are held in the palm of their parent’s hands

and I didn’t even spend time with her.

It is your fault.

Yes.

I am not a good father.

hope you can be a good mom.

Next one. Sheng Xia,

I do not want to go it.

Why?

There is no why.

I just do not want to go there.

Then think about it.

I am going on a business trip this afternoon.

I cannot accompany you here tomorrow.

I thought about it.

Let’s divorce.

I do not need a child.

Divorcing is a good option for both of us.

You really thought about it well?

Fine.

Wait till I am back from the business trip and then we’ll divorce.

Get in, I will send you back to your unit.

No need.

Sheng Xia!

Mom?

Why did you come, mom?

I missed you.

Why are you not welcoming me?

You did not call me in advance, mom.

How could you come so suddenly?

Come, come. Give me that. I’ll take it.

Mom, you did not call me in advance.

Thankfully I came back from my unit earlier

or you would have to wait till late.

It does not matter if I have to wait.

Do you still have to go to work in the afternoon?

Of course.

You are tight on schedule then.

You haven’t eaten yet.

I will cook some noodles for you.

It’s all right, let’s order some takeaway.

Takeaway is unhealthy.

let’s cook some noodles.

All right, I will listen to you.

I will give you a pair of shoes, mom.

Uhm...

You like the soft ones, right?

These are soft and comfortable. Here.

Xia Xia,

where should I live?

There. Come, come. I will take it.

I will do it.

Where is the bathroom?

I want to wash my hands.

It’s there.

All right.

What is this?

A razor.

I know that it is a razor.

Are you using it?

This….

was being used by my friend.

Mom, look at these clothes.

They are all his clothes.

He was renovating the house for two days.

he was making such a fuss

that he had no place to stay

that I let him stay here for two days.

You were not here so

I told him I will throw his stuff here for a while.

What about Qiu Yang?

Qiu Yang

I broke up with him.

How long has it been?

About half a month.

Half a month?

I made a video call two days ago

and saw a man in your room.

When I called you, you said it was his brother-in-law

After you broke up with Qiu Yang,

what was his brother-in-law doing in your room?

Mom, don’t worry.

The thing is like this

After I broke up with Qiu Yang,

he immediately left.

I heard that he went on a business trip.

When I was looking at his things I was getting agitated

so I made a call

and called his brother-in-law to come here

and help me pack his things.

Whether it's a boyfriend or a brother-in-law

I definitely need to see this man.

Yes, Sheng Xia?

Su Yun

I have to ask you something.

Is your cousin in Beijing?

He’s not here.

Sheng Xia, I understand your mood

but my cousin is still not even twenty years old.

What good can come out of this?

Who is it? Who is it? Who is it?

It’s not like that. I am not joking.

My mom came to my house.

He found traces of Qiu Yang’s stay.

She wants to see my friend.

Is president Qiu not on a business trip?

You can explain everything clearly to her.

I… I....

I told her that we broke up.

I told her that there is my male friend

living in my flat right now.

You add lie on another lies.

His sister and his brother-in-law live opposite from you.

If they happen to come out

will you not get caught?

I cannot tell her.

I will divorce Qiu Yang sooner or later.

If I were to tell her that later

her heart will be much more uncomfortable.

She is someone who can accept me breaking up with someone

but not divorcing him.

She will definitely punish me for my lies as well.

I will not beat around the bush.

Tell me quickly

whether you will help me or not.

Even if I want, I cannot help you.

My cousin is not here. He is playing in Singapore now.

Then… uhm...

what about other cousins? Older one from the female line?

or even

younger one?

Or maybe older patrilineal cousin?

Everything goes.

Give me any casual man

so i can deal with my mom.

Are you not in the hospital now?

Is Pang Da Hai not near you?

Why are you not seeking him out

instead of asking me?

Pang Da Hai?

He will not do.

Why not?

I understand.

You're afraid he'll pester you after he helps you

and you don’t want to use a person that loves you.

Enough, let us not dwell on it.

You are just embarrassed to speak to him.

I will ask him in your stead.

That’s it then. hanging up. Bye.

Hello?

Su Yun? Su Yun!

Pang Da Hai, here.

Here are the things.

It is 16:29:58 now.

I am not even a second late.

Fine. I will give you a pass.

You are tormenting me too much

I did not drink anything throughout the afternoon

just to buy you this thing.

I revealed such huge news to you.

I have given you an opportunity to perform

in front of your mother-in-law.

I let you run a bit.

Don’t tell me I made things difficult for you.

You didn’t, you didn’t.

I still have to thank you.

I saw a pair of high heels a few days ago.

They were really pretty.

I want to buy them

You really have no money.

I also know you do not have money.

How about this.

Just add your share.

Invest 50%.

40%

30%

This is the lowest one!

You have to promise me to do it.

If you don’t promise then forget it.

Do they look good?

Can I tell the truth?

Nonsense.

Speak.

Honestly,

I think this heel is a bit too high.

The belt is also a bit thin.

it will be easy to sprain the ankle.

Would you like to try another one?

I will recommend suitable shoes for you.

I can guarantee

they will not grind if you go up the mountains

or get wet when it rains.

After ten years you will only have to put

some oil in them and they will look like new.

What do you know.

Miss, if you like them

we can wrap those 37s for you.

Today’s shopping will

double your points.

It’s settled then.

All right, are you paying with a card or cash?

Card.

All right.

You are really buying them.

I have tried them five times back and forth.

These shoes know my feet pretty well already.

Dare not to buy ut.

Give me your card.

You said it, no more than 30%.

Do not talk nonsense

Is there a discount for swiping the second card?

Su Yun,

you just put on the shoes you just bought.

Are you not afraid of grinding?

This is something you don’t understand.

Shoes are bought to wear

Do they look good.

Every step you take

is like stepping on my heart.

Enough, enough.

Do not feel bad since you already bought them.

Since I saw your sincerity today,

I will give you some pointers.

Really?

Really.

Listen carefully.

Sheng Xia’ mom is called Zhong Hong.

She is a middle school math teacher.

This will not do. Wait a minute.

What are you doing?

I am going to record it.

You are so funny.

Ready?

Yes.

You can call her either auntie Zhong or teacher Zhong.

She likes spicy food but not the greasy one.

You should not invite her to something like a roast duck.

The most important thing is

to be unconditionally good towards Sheng Xia.

Caring for her, taking care of her.

Ladle soup, pick vegetables, being particularly attentive and what not.

Do you get it?

Another point is

Sheng Xia, has her own big plans.

You have to act like you don't have any ideas at all.

Just listen to her.

In fact, you are just like this, right?

You do not have to adapt too much.

Your true colors will do.

So I will be playing Sheng Xia’s male friend.

I cannot be too active, right?

Once lost opportunity may never come back.

If you land the role

of her boyfriend that way,

I will not have to help you anymore.

What if Sheng Xia gets angry?

She is about to divorce now.

She is feeling down.

If you can take advantage of this time,

it will be perfect.

But what if she really gets angry?

If she gets angry, then come to me.

I am refunding you two hundred and five.

Two hundred and five? Should it not be two thousand five?

Are you all right?

What’s wrong? Is it your foot?

Why are you getting so nervous?

Is that not a simple sprain?