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Next time, together forever

Episode 20

Every step you take,

it 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?

Will record it.

You are really 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.

Pouring soup, picking vegetables, being particularly attentive and what not.

Do you get it?

Another point is

that Sheng Xia has her own 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.

Showing 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 205 to you.

205? Was it not 2005?

Are you all right?

What is it? is it your foot?

Why are you getting so nervous?

Is that not a simple sprain?

Who is getting nervous about you?

I am nervous about my money.

Pang Da Hai,

you are just too tricky.

Our president Qiu is not like you.

When we invite him to come to our birthday,

he would always give us a big gift, even if he does not come.

I finally understand

why you like your president Qiu so much.

You like his money

not him as a person.

Do not think that you can satisfy your vanity this way.

Your president Qiu is more than that.

I am telling you

do not think this is some kind of idol drama

where an overbearing director falls in love with a typical Mary Sue.

Especially with your temperament,

you will only lead a normal life at most.

Pang Da Hai!

Don't go too far.

I

I really regret that I have told you so much just now

and you repay me with such words.

You’re...

You are one lone dog!

You’ll be one forever!

No, Su Yun, I did not mean it.

I have treated you badly.

I should not say these words to you.

I am sorry, do not be angry with me?

Do not be angry...

All right?

Look, you have been walking so fast.

Your feet must be tired.

Get on.

I will send you back.

You pretend to be humble and pitiable.

Do you want to know what kind of gift to give?

Fine, I can tell you

but under one condition.

I have no money to buy you something.

You are so stingy.

It’s not about it.

Give me your bike.

Step aside.

It’s very heavy.

Helmet.

Here.

You can start it.

You did pretty well last time.

Let’s go.

Who let you climb up? Go down.

Down.

Then...

how will I get going?

Why should I care?

I went on foot last time already.

Su Yun!

Su Yun!

You still have not told me

what should I bring with me to the meeting!

Sheng Xia,

Su Yun has already explained everything to me.

I can help you out.

What is it? Do you not want to do it?

No.

Thank you, Pang Da Hai.

Why are you so polite.

I am going to prepare.

Are you looking for someone?

I live here.

You live here?

Why haven’t I seen you before?

I have lived here for a long time.

Which household do you belong to?

Why on earth are you so curious?

No...

Elder sister, if you continue to wander like this

others may misunderstood.

If you are looking for someone,

go to the security office on the first floor.

Inquire there and then come back,

Sheng Xia,

is your community really safe?

I was at the elevator just now

when a middle-aged woman came to me.

She was harping on me all the time,

asking where I live

and whose household

I belong to.

You have to be careful.

There are so many liars now.

You will only leek some information to them

and they will take advantage of it.

Fine, fine, see you later.

Hello? Husband,

I am telling you.

The district we are currently in

is not very safe.

I just met a woman.

It was hard to say whether she lives on our floor

But I asked about it

and she pretended to ignore me.

She just threw me a glance and left.

You cannot keep the door open, all right?

Have them always closed.

Sheng Xia!

Sheng Xia, I am sorry.

Why did you come here?

Is it not convenient to come here?

I went to buy a gift for auntie

since we’ll meet for the first time.

Thank you.

Let’s go quickly.

Will auntie not be angry?

No, my mom is not that petty. let’s go.

Fine, fine.

All right, that’s it then.

All right, thank you.

My mom.

Don't forget what I told you.

Especially about the reconstruction.

Do not worry.

I've remembered all the things I should recite.

Good.

Mom.

You came.

I am sorry, traffic jam was terrible.

Let me introduce you.

This is my mom.

This is

my best friend, Pang Da Hai.

Just call him Pang Da Hai.

What Pang Da Hai?

Xiao Pang, hello.

Come, come, come.

Hello, auntie.

It is nice to meet you.

This is the gift I have prepared for you.

I hope you will like it.

You are too polite.

Thank you. Thank you.

Come. Sit, sit, sit.

Thank you.

It is a pen.

You are really thoughtful.

It’s really nothing. - Thank you

As long as you like it, auntie.

Have you not ordered yet?

I did.

Drink some water, auntie.

Thank you. Thank you

Slowly, auntie.

You are doing everything quickly and neatly.

I am sorry, auntie.

I am sorry, Sheng Xia.

I am going to the bathroom.

Your phone.

I am sorry, I am sorry, I am sorry.

Xiao Pang is not very old, right?

He seems to be very shy.

He is a child, only twenty-nine years old.

Twenty-nine.

Thirty-two.

Very good, very good.

What are you doing? Why are you calling me now?

Why are you so nervous?

I just want to take care of you.

Check how are you doing.

I would do much better

if you did not call me.

Pang Da Hai,

continue to perform well, all right?

But I have to remind you.

Her mom really hates people who are late

and even more, she hates those who make calls

while dating.

It seems that your chances are slim.

Are you not deliberately making them slim for me?

I am just kidding you.

Jiayou!

Bye bye.

Thank you for your little scooter.

No. Su Yun...

- Please enjoy. - Thank you.

I am sorry, I am sorry.

I am sorry, auntie.

I just got the call from work.

It is especially embarrassing today.

I made you wait for me so long.

Especially since we met for the first time.

I was not deliberately going to be late today.

I was actually...

It’s all right, it’s all right.

Young people have so many things to do,

it is natural to arrive late.

Why are you so nervous?

Could it be that Sheng Xia is always bullying you?

No.

Sheng Xia is very good to me.

We went to the same school.

She is my senior sister.

She is always taking special care of me. We...

Right, mom.

This is Pang Da Hai’s favourite soup.

I will pour you a bowl.

I’ll do it.

This bowl is really thin.

Drink slowly because it is hot, auntie.

Thank you, thank you.

Xiao Pang,

you are doing everything really neatly.

Do you also do it at home?

Have some more.

Yes.

Auntie,

I do everything at home.

My mom says

boys should do the chores from an early age

because if they grow up later

and quarrel with their wives

they will not have to fear hunger.

You are still so young

yet so conscious.

That’s really not so common.

Whatever girl marries you

she will be truly blessed.

Auntie,

in fact, I am also a good cook.

How about you come to my place one day

and I will cook for you.

I want to say that next time

I will cook for you at home.

It will definitely be better than eating outside.

Good, good, good.

Where do you live?

I live in...

My house is being renovated recently.

And so Sheng Xia has taken me in.

I just added a lot of trouble to her.

Yes.

Sheng Xia is quite lonely

but you are of a different gender

and still living together.

It is a little bit inconvenient.

You are right, auntie.

And so

since the renovation

will be almost finished this weekend,

I shall go back to my place.

I am not driving you away.

I wonder

if your girlfriend is not against

you living at Sheng Xia’s house.

Auntie

I do not have a girlfriend.

There must be someone who likes you, right?

Auntie,

actually, I have been in...

Mom...

every time you see a new friend of mine

you grill about everything until

they eighth generation.

We have still not eaten anything.

If you do not want to eat, then I will eat.

It is all getting cold.

Here, auntie.

This one is very good.

It has a beautifying effect.

Thank you, thank you.

Auntie

this is my telephone number.

Please contact me whenever you want.

Why are you not going back with us?

I have a night shift today.

I am not going back.

All right.

Xiao Pang,

although it is our first meeting

but i like you very much.

My friend has a daughter.

She works in a listed company.

She is very good in all aspects.

She would match you well.

My mom is talking about Su Yun.

Yes, Su Yun.

If you would like it,

I can act as your matchmaker.

I...

Mom, they are already good friends,

you do not have to meddle in.

Let’s go back, mom.

All right, all right.

Goodbye, auntie.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Da Hai. Bye bye.

Bye bye.

Goodbye, Da Haii.

Be careful auntie. Goodbye.

This little fella is really good.

He is just a bit too young.

When girls are looking for a partner,

it is better to find

someone who is a bit older.

What girl cares about this now.

How was it?

Was auntie Zhong happy with you?

Where are the keys?

Why do you look like you were wronged?

Did auntie Zhong not like you?

Give me the key.

Why are you such a bully?

It was you who did not succeed.

Why are you getting mad at me?

Here.

How could she be a match for me?

Mom,

do not work so much, take a break.

I can't stay idle.

Mom?

Mom,

come over and eat some fruit.

Here.

Sheng Xia,

I saw a tie in the cupboard.

This is Qiu Yang’s, business card.

What is going on?

The tie belongs to Pang Da Hai.

Qiu Yang’s business card was probably left behind

and inadvertently fell somewhere.

I clearly saw that

this Xiao Pang

really loves you.

What is

going on between you two?

We

are almost like girlfriends.

I don't usually think of him as a man.

You saw how he is.

He is weak and has no purpose in life.

He is like a bean sprout.

One wind blow and...

I am going to open the door.

Sheng Xia,

I made some chicken soup for you.

Where should I put it?

Put it on the table.

I see, to have seen you before.

Really?

Why are you so familiar?

You are...

Qiu Yang’s brother-in-law, sister...

this is my mom.

You

A relative!

No wonder you were looking around the elevator.

Look at that.

I am Qiu Yang’s elder suster, Qiu Yue.

I am Zhang Chenglong.

Sheng Xia,

you and Qiu Yang….

They registered their marriage!

Yes.

Sheng Xia,

why did you not tell me?

I did tell you about it.

You did not.

I did.

You did not.

- I really told you. - You definitely did not.

I called you and told you but you forgot.

I did not.

- You just do not remember it. - I do not!

I did tell you about it.

Auntie,

it is normal for young people

to get married.

She told you about it.

it is done already.

I can assure you

that although they two

have just met,

Qiu Yang,

my younger brother,

is really a fine man.

If you see him in person,

you will definitely like him.

He resembles me, he has a long face

and is handsome.

Uhm.

He is on a business trip today,

he’ll be back tomorrow.

Zhang Chenglong,

cook a nice meal tomorrow.

We’ll invite our auntie over.

This is how it should be.

We are leaving in the opposite door, auntie.

It is particularly convenient.

Sister… sister,

my mom arrived not long ago,

we have not seen each other for a long time.

I am indeed a bit ignorant.

Uhm...

you guys chat

Bask in the happiness of a family reunion.

I will send you off.

Remember to drink the soup.

It is still hot.

I made it.

Bye bye.

- Your mom is so young… - Go back, go back

All right, sister, brother-in-law

Have a good chat with your mom.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

Come.

Sheng Xia, come. Sit down.

Let’s talk.

I know that it was not easy

to work outside alone for so many years.

But

why did you not tell me

that you married Qiu Yang?

We acted on an impulse that time.

I...

I wanted our union to stabilize and then tell you.

I was afraid that you will be disappointed with me.

Silli child.

I can be only happy for you that you got married.

You are all alone in Beijing.

I am too busy to help you.

I cannot even cook a hot soup for you.

I cannot help you,

I also passed my disease to you,

making you suffer.

Mom,

what are you talking about?

This is what I really think.

In fact, I know

that you only married

because you want to have a child.

But being someone’s

partner for life

will last longer than the time you spend with your child.

If you only marry someone to have a baby,

your marriage will bring you nothing but pain.

So

you should adjust your mindset,

do you understand.

Is it not better

to just divorce then?

What?

You are thinking about the divorce when you just got married?

I cannot agree with that.

Do not even think about it.

Do not get so excited,

I was just making an analogy.

Why do you have to make such an analogy?

Is Qiu Yang not good towards you?

he is very good towards me.

In fact, Qiu Yang

is a very good man.

It is just that he is not suitable for me.

Then who is suitable for you?

I also do not know.

Anyway, he is not suitable as well.

I can clearly hear it.

You are obviously feeling wronged.

Did you two argue?

We are just different.

from small things in life

to big ones like marriage’s purposes.

We are just different.

Did Qiu Yang marry you for a purpose?

No.

I just said it casually.

What I wanted to say that both of us

are not good candidates for a husband and wife.

No one is born to be a perfect wife or husband

and you are already declaring that you are not suitable.

I have something to say in front of Qiu Yang.

he is on a business trip.

He is unable to come.

Did Qiu Yue did not say

he is coming back tomorrow evening?

I definitely must see him.

I want to have a chat with him

so I can be assured.

Your enzymes are ready. Hurry up and take them.

Do you think we can believe Sheng Xia’s words?

Why?

She said she was afraid of scaring her mom

so she did not tell her.

Tell me,

what daughter would not tell her mother

that she got married?

Do you not think

that there was something in Sheng Xia’s voice?

Something in her voice?

What do you mean?

Look, i will explain it to you.

What mother would be at ease

when her daughter marries in a hurry?

Sheng Xia did not want to tell her

because she wanted to slow down

and let her mom accept the situation,

right?

Moreover,

why did Sheng Xia marry Qiu Yang?

was it not because she wanted to help Qiu Yang go through the storm?

How can she tell her mom about it?

I think this matter is not that simple.

When they married, they were still living separately,

I felt it was somewhat strange.

What is so strange about it?

First come marriage, then comes love,

have you not heard this phrase?

I think

they separated from each other

to patch their relationship.

There is no progress in love without an ounce of regret.

I guess it was Qiu Yang who told you that.

Do I only listen to Qiu Yang?

I have my own intelligence.

How do I feel that your current ideology

has completely failed to keep up with the trend of the times?

You live like an old lady.

Do you think I am old?

No, this is not what I mean.

What I wanted to say is...

You…. I….

should be as young people nowadays.

We should keep up with the times

and learn more about young people’s ideas,

right?

Why are my brother’s marriages

make me worry so much?

All three marriages are like this.

Kiddo,

do not mention the three marriages,

especially in front of the relatives.

Sheng Xia must have said nothing about it to her mom.

Do you take me for a fool?

Why would I mention them?

Zhang Chenglong,

when our auntie comes over tomorrow,

personally

make a few delicate dishes.

That goes without saying.

Leave it to me.

Don’t worry.

We have compressed the price to the lowest in history.

I sincerely hope to cooperate with YFL for a long time.

I hope your company

can provide us with a better platform.

President Wu, I think what you said was really good.

I hope we can start with the common idea of quality first

to promote the common development of our two companies.

President Qiu, if it is important, you can take care of it.

No, no.

I wish you all a happy cooperation.

Good. To a happy cooperation.

Hello?

I have already heard from my sister

that auntie came.

Do you plan

to let me see her or not?

I do not know it either.

How about telling her the truth?

You cannot hold it forever anyway.

I already talked to her.

She is absolutely against me getting a divorce.

If I confess everything to her,

then your sister will tell everything to uncle Xiao

and everything will end in chaos.

Then what should we do now?

How about this.

Is your plane not due tomorrow in the afternoon?

I will tell her

that your flight was delayed and that you cannot come.

This will not do, no.

I have already sent my flight number to my sister.

She knows I am coming back in the morning.

It’s all right.

I will think of something else.

Auntie came for the first time and we are lying to her.

It does not seem right.

In comparison to the fake marriage,

this lie is really nothing at all.

All right, I will try to come back later then.

You cannot try.

You must.

Hello?

I haven't finished talking yet.

Tomatoes….

Eggs...

- There is enough of them. - Zhang Chenglong,

what are you doing?

I am preparing recipe’ ingredients for tomorrow

Let me see.

Whatever for?

This is what we, slaves, normally do.

What?

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, sauted tree fungus

mounted tofu….

You chose all plain dishes.

You invite people to eat and serve vegetarian food.

Is it not awkward?

There is a braised hairtail and pork with scrambled eggs.

There are both hearty meal.

Pork with eggs? Is this not something like a shepherd’s purse?

- Of course. - This will not do.

Inviting people to eat is all about our dignity.

Let’s do like this.

Do the dishes we normally

eat for New Year’s Eve.

Something like fried sea cucumber...

and chicken stew with ginseng.

Will it still be awkward?

Will that not make people feel awkward?

Why should it?

We asked them to come to show them our sincerity.

Did I not give you enough money?

Do you have none?

I do. I have a lot.

Fine then.

Qiu Yang!

You are back.

Since everything was settled, i came back.

Is everything still going well in Shanghai?

It is.

Yu Liang,

I saw you an email, did you see it?

I did.

Their company’s product quality

is still efficient. Everything’s fine.

All right, then you will be responsible for this project.

What we are doing is an environmental brand.

Make sure you take a long-term approach.

This is the first time we are working with them.

Do not worry, I will take care of it.

All right,

This month we have a total of six orders in hand.

If everything goes as planned,

you will be able to repurchase

5% of the shares from Xiao Investment Group.

As long as we

buy back 15 % of the shares,

then uncle Xiao

will pose no threat to us.

Qiu Yang,

I think you have been very positive towards

tender offers lately.

You just got married.

Will master Xiao

not do something against you?

Why are you so anxious?

This is called being vigilant in peacetime.

Being vigilant in peacetime

Come in.

President Qiu, are you busy this evening?

Do you need anything?

I want to invite you to dinner.

I want to invite you to dinner as a friend.

I have a lot of things to deal with today.

It may be late at night when I am done.

No problem, I will wait for you.

It will be very late.

I will wait nevertheless.

All right.

All right, I will go out first.

You made so much.

How is it? Is it done?

It will be done soon.

We can start eating anytime.

They came. I will open the door.

Go, go.

Auntie.

Sit down.

Come, come.

I will pour some water for you.

You are welcome, you are welcome.

It’s all right.

What about Qiu Yang?

Shouldn’t he be off the plane already?

There is something going on at his company.

he may come late.

How long will it be?

My afternoon plane is about to leave soon,

I just learned about it mom

Mom, drink some water.

It’s all right.

I will call him.

Drink some water first.

This company has been working with us for three years.

Nearly half of the orders that were problematic last year

were coming from their hands

I no longer want to work with them.

But we still have six months to go before the contract expires.

Let’s terminate the contract earlier.

Qiu Yang,

Early termination of a contract requires payment of liquidated damages.

The company has just got out of trouble.

Is it not a bit too much to do it?

This is related to our company's rectification plan.

It must be enforced.

Let me find a way.

Who is it?

Sister...

Sister Qiu Yue...

He came back.

We are together.

Wait a minute.

Your sister is calling.

Yes, sister?

I did come back.

I am in a meeting.

Start eating, do not wait for me.

Good, good, good.

I will try to come as soon as possible.

Qiu Yang

just told me they have an urgent meeting in the company.

he will try to come as soon as possible.

Let’s eat first.

Auntie, let us eat first.

Yes, mom. let’s eat.

Zhang Chenglong, are the dishes ready?

They are, they are.

Coming.

Dishes are coming!

Did something happen at home?

My sister is urging me to come home to eat.

Then hurry back.

I made an appointment in the evening.

An appointment?

With whom?

Su Yun.

Su Yun?

Qiu Yang,

you are already thrice married.

We can all see how Su Yun usually treats you.

It is a little bit...

On the other hand

she is good friends with Sheng Xia.

And your master Xiao’s matter

has still not be settled.

Do you think it is suitable to do such things?

You have to be careful.

Think about it well.

I said I have an appointment with her, not that I am going to sleep with her.

Why are you nervous about?

Male god president Qiu...

Jiayou!

President Qiu?

President Qiu?

President Qiu!

President Qiu!

Hello?

Pang Da Hai,

come over and save me.

I am at the company.

I was locked in the office.

Stay healthy

Auntie,

today is the first time we sat down for dinner.

I am sorry if we did not take adequate care of you.

Not at all, not at all.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Xiao Zhang’s craft is really good.

Thank you.

If you have a chance,

come to visit us in Sichuan.

You can try my craft then.

I will pour you another bowl.

No need, no need.

I ate my full.

No need, no need. Thank you.

Drink a little more.

Sheng Xia,

make a call.

Ask Qiu Yang of he is coming.

All right.

I am going to call him.

Come, auntie.

Hello, the number you are trying to reach is switched off.

Hello, the number you are trying to reach is switched off.

I am done for, I am done for.

I am really dead this time.

I was rushing to save you

and did not eat anything.

Forget it.

Park your bike here.

I will invite you to a meal.

The phone is still off.

I guess it has no more power.

Auntie,

come, eat some more.

Thank you.

Dessert?

No need, no need.

Did you not make any desserts?

No need, I am really full.

I made a dessert.

It is already late.

I still have to tidy up my place.

I will be going first.

I’ll send you...

No need, no need.

Sheng Xia, come with me.

It’s all right, sister. We will be going first.

You do not have to send us off.

Goodbye, auntie.

Take care, auntie.

Sheng Xia,

you conspired with Qiu Yang

and deliberately hid him from me.

Do you really want to get a divorce?

How many times did you call Qiu Yang?

Give me the phone.

I have called him just now.

It was shut off.

Maybe the battery went dead.

Did you not hear me?

If you act like this, don’t call me mom later.

Dial it.

Listen to it yourself.

Hello, the number you are trying to reach is switched off

I did not lie to you, right?

Su Yun,

we have been walking for a long time now.

Are we still not there?

We will reach it after we cross the traffic light.

If I remember correctly,

this is the first time you are inviting me to dinner.

I invited you to a hot pot, crabs, pastries,

barbecue, pizza, ice cream.

I bought you a bag,

a wallet,

I also bought you three pairs of shoes.

I have invested so much in you.

The return rate is really low, you know.

All right, all right. Stop complaining.

What a big deal.

I will invite you for a meal twice a week.

All right?

I agree.

You wish...

You call me stingy every day,

In fact, you are more stingy than I am.

I'm only saving on myself and never save on others.

But you?

You specialize on saving on others

and not yourself.

Pang Da Hai, get it straight.

You are asking me out, so I am leeching off you.

What are you doing? It’s red!

I think I saw Meng Zheng.

Who is Meng Zheng?

He is the person Sheng Xia had some feelings for.

Mom, I will send you off.

No need.

Let me send you.

No need, no need.

Remember what I told you.

I will be late for the plane. I am leaving.

Go back.

Pay attention to your health.

Let’s go.

Sheng Xia

She left.

She left.

You did not send her off?

She did not let me.

Tell me.

I really do not understand

Why do I have to lie to her again and again?

The child she has worked hard to raise up

got married behind her back.

She hasn't had time to be happy yet.

And now

she told me to take care of myself...

to not send her off...

and do not worry about her.

But I can clearly see

that she is particularly worried about me.

She is still broken-hearted.

Mom!