Original subtitles

Here you go.

Look at the gravy that I've made.

Not bad.

Have I forgotten the coriander?

What's wrong with you?

Have you forgotten that I don't eat coriander?

Junior, your cooking has improved.

With so few ingredients,

you still made great noodles with thick gravy.

These are not noodles with thick gravy.

These are flat noodles with thick gravy.

We have no noodles, so we'll make do with what we have left.

Have some vegetables.

Senior,

why do you suddenly decide

to come and do business in Foshan?

The competition in Guangzhou is too fierce.

I'm here to develop other businesses.

But I heard

LaserDiscs is a tricky business.

It's still all right.

It makes quick profits.

After I

have gained a foothold here,

I'll see

if I could change directions.

I still remember

the day we went to check out the new office back then.

You said even if they gave you the big office,

you wouldn't take it.

You just wanted to stay with everyone.

What's going on now?

Plans don't always last.

Maybe

I'm fated to work alone.

It's so tasty.

Have some water. Don't choke yourself.

You used to struggle to finish your meals.

Now, you practically inhale everything.

I haven't had this for too long.

It's delicious.

Eat more if it's delicious.

There are more in the pot.

Really?

I'll get some more, then.

I'm going to buy something downstairs.

Go ahead.

Adapted from the novel, Our Times by Wang Qiang

Episode 26

Honing

Our Times

Wangji Store

Madam, give me a bottle of liquor.

What kind of liquor do you want?

The best you have.

That'll be 19.50 yuan.

Wang, can you spare me some coriander?

I'm out of coriander.

Even my fridge is not at home.

It's okay if you don't have it.

Thanks.

All right.

Here you go.

Liquor

What did you buy?

I want to have a drink with you.

How forgetful of me. I've forgotten to buy liquor.

This toast

is to our Mr. Pei,

who has had success pouring in.

This drink is

to our Mr. Xiao.

May he be safe and sound,

and hope it all works out for him.

Senior,

if you can come back,

everything will be perfect.

There's nothing much for you here.

Why don't you come back with me?

We're in Foshan now.

You didn't see me in Guangzhou.

At that time, I...

I'd hold my mobile phone and wear my trench coat every day.

Every time I went for a business meeting,

people would call me "Mr. Xiao".

What about you?

Are you here for an inspection visit?

No.

Do you know?

Huayan is developing its own brand now.

Director Tan sent me to Hong Kong, China for business.

Is Huayan developing its own brand now?

Now, this is interesting.

So I guess Mr. Lin and Mr. Tan

must be fighting so hard over this.

They sure did.

They've always been like this.

Different styles, different ideas.

I'm already used to it.

Senior,

you seemed to be more familiar with Huayan than me.

Well, then you don't get it.

This is called

being well-informed even if you're not present.

Junior,

business is war.

I'm not kidding about this.

You must be careful with everyone.

If you were there,

would I still need to face these things?

Senior,

reconsider it.

Are you going to...

Enough said.

Let's drink.

By the way,

how's Tan Yuan?

Has she gone abroad yet?

She's now doing her master's degree at the University of Illinois.

It's too bad.

But it's okay.

My Junior is a fine man.

You don't have to worry about finding a girlfriend.

I've forgotten to tell you.

She's now my girlfriend.

Really?

Wait.

What happened?

It's actually nothing.

I just got my head around.

Before she left, I told her my feelings.

So we got together.

Although I'm doing well,

I'm

envious of you two.

Senior,

if you have any difficulties,

you must tell me.

We're best friends forever.

What difficulties could I have?

Here.

Brother,

cheers.

Junior.

Junior.

Senior,

I already left.

I guess I know

why you refused to go back.

You acted well.

Too bad something gave you away.

For instance,

the coriander in the fridge.

Let me see what you have in the icebox.

There are vegetables

and Guangdong flat noodles.

This is...

Have I forgotten the coriander?

What's wrong with you?

Have you forgotten that I don't eat coriander?

The woman's overcoat in the wardrobe.

You didn't see me in Guangzhou.

At the time,

I'd wear my trench coat while carrying my mobile phone.

When I was walking on the streets

discussing business with others,

everyone addressed me as Mr. Xiao.

A TV that can't be turned on at all.

I heard

LaserDisc players is a tough business.

It's still all right.

It makes quick profits.

Also,

when you eat,

how could there be no liquor?

If it weren't for these,

I'd have been fooled by you.

I didn't bring much cash this time.

Take this first.

I'll take care of it for you when I return to Beijing.

You wanted to be a hero back then.

You always share everyone's burden.

But in my opinion,

he who dares to bear his own destiny

is the real hero.

Maybe unknowingly,

you have become

the person you've always wanted to be.

You only share the good news, never the bad news.

Since you don't want to tell,

I won't force you.

But don't forget

that we're best friends who share everything.

When the obstacles come your way,

I'll block it with the back of my hands.

If the sky falls,

I'll hold it up with my palm for you.

If this day comes,

I'll use my everything

to carry it for you.

This is the kind of friend I want to be.

Well, you don't say.

Writing a letter is not half bad.

Well, you don't say. Writing a letter is not half bad.

Hey.

It's not the right amount.

Public Phone You promised 15 yuan.

Why is it only 10 yuan?

That's right.

You finished all my beef in the fridge.

Beef?

What beef?

You'll know after you ask your big brother.

My beef, of course.

How much does a catty of beef cost?

How much did he eat that you have to deduct 5 yuan?

Hey,

don't mess around with me.

So what if I do?

Don't I need time

to go to the market?

Speaking of which, I almost forgot

that you still owe me

for the phone bill.

Pay me.

Mrs. Wang, I want one Big Big Roller

and one crispy egg roll.

All right,

wait here

while I get your change.

Hey, why are you still standing there?

Why are you still waiting?

Leave.

Here you go. See you again.

Variety of wood

Hey! You thief!

Give it back!

Give it to me!

Give it back to me!

- What are you doing? - Quickly!

I didn't take your thing.

Stop it. He already said he didn't take it.

I never took your thing.

What is this?

What is this?

Shameless brat.

You messed with me first.

I brushed the wall for you all day and all night.

Yet, you deducted so much from my pay.

You're about my mom's age.

Can't you be a bit more reasonable?

Look at you!

Your hair is full of lice,

and you look ugly.

Yet, you want to reason with me?

If I were your mom,

I'd regret giving birth to you!

Don't go too far!

When we were in Guangzhou back then,

my big brother and I were part of the local gangsters!

If you're that respectable,

why did you come to Foshan?

Go back to Guangzhou!

Enough already.

It's not easy for him to do the work for us.

Give him the bun.

Give it to him.

Give it to him.

I'll see it as feeding the dog.

Gangsters, huh?

Have you seen a gangster

with his toes popping out of the shoes?

Enough already.

Flooring. Wall demolition.

Waterproof. Plumbing. Painting

Hey,

where are you guys going?

There's a site in Jiangmen hiring laborers.

They provide food and accommodation. The welfare is pretty good.

They only want 50 people.

You won't make it if you don't go now.

How much are they paying a day?

This much.

You won't suffer from hunger and cold.

It's a lot better than you are now.

You won't have another chance if you miss this.

Come on.

Following that big brother of yours

doesn't fill your stomach at all.

Foshan to Guangzhou Going there is better than moving a dead body.

Get in.

We have enough now.

Those at the back don't get in.

We have enough people already. We don't need more.

Drive!

Wait,

I have to tell Brother Xiao first.

If I leave like this,

am I still a decent human being?

Foshan Do you think you look decent now?

If you leave now,

you'll lose your seat.

Mister, stop the car!

Open the door! Open the door!

Jefferson China Co. Ltd.

Michael.

Edward.

What's the rush?

Some of our staff were caught embezzling in Guangzhou.

They'll be fired soon.

The thing is, we're already short of staff.

This is terrible.

Good luck.

Thanks, I need it, man.

You're back.

Where have you been for all this time?

What is this?

Where did you get these?

My best friend came

and left me some money.

Brother Xiao.

I have to tell you something.

We'll talk after we eat.

I'm starving.

Recently,

we both have suffered a lot.

We had to worry about our next meal constantly.

Ping Ping,

I always

feel a bit...

A bit sorry for you.

I...

Forget it.

It's too embarrassing.

I'll stop. Let's eat.

Here.

Have this trotter.

Go on.

This trotter tastes a lot better than that pineapple bun.

It's delicious.

Check this out, too.

Laorentou?

This is Laorentou.

I bought it specially for you.

Do I deserve to wear something from Laorentou?

Of course, you do!

Who are you?

You're my best friend.

If you don't deserve it, who does?

Of course, you deserve it!

Come,

let's drink.

Brother Xiao,

wherever you go in the future,

I'll be following you.

I won't leave you again.

You're my big brother for life.

What else if I am not?

Cheers!

Let me tell you something.

We still have a long journey ahead of us.

After we turn things around,

I promise you

when we eat chicken, we'll only have chicken legs

and tenderloins when we eat meat.

We'll only wear the Laorentou brand.

You're right!

Let's eat!

What did you say?

I said

I wanted to apply for a transfer to the Guangzhou office.

Have you gone mad?

The company is downsizing now,

but they won't pick you no matter what.

Why are you making yourself the target?

Lydia,

my boyfriend is in Guangzhou now.

He really needs me.

I want to be with him.

Be with him?

You're sacrificing your future to be with him.

Okay,

I know what happened between you two,

but I know better

that the Guangzhou office is a huge mess.

If this is the reason you're going there,

isn't it too hasty?

Don't you know Beijing

is the perfect place for you to progress?

Lydia,

I know it's a hasty decision,

but I have no other choice.

Besides, I think

that this is a good opportunity to sharpen my skills.

After all, I've never

had any front-line sales experience.

You thought you had no choice

because all you thought

about was that man.

Abby, do you even know

what you're giving up here?

Foolish girl.

Lydia, let me explain.

I don't want to hear it.

I don't want to see you again.

Get out.

Study and live, develop sports activities and improve people's health

Excellent!

President, you played so well.

Great skills.

Let's rest for a while.

I'm too tired to continue.

All right.

Let's rest.

I happen

to have something to report to you.

I have a tentative idea

about Huayan computers.

Be ethical and kind. Be diligent and consistent. I want to classify

Innovation Through Acquisition. Feng, Ya, and Song

as three series of the high, medium, and low-end products.

Feng, Ya, Song.

Are they related to the "Classic of Poetry"?

Yes, they do.

Wasn't there a quote that goes,

"What belongs to a nation also belongs to the world."

This is a good idea.

It's not bad.

Apart from that,

I also

want to set up a trading company in Hong Kong, China.

It'll be more convenient for Huayan to import computer parts in the future.

What are the odds?

Lin was thinking of the same thing too.

He has a cousin

called Lin... Lin...

Yi Fu, Lin Yi Fu.

Yes, Lin Yi Fu

also has such a company.

You can cooperate with him.

But I think

it's more convenient if the company is ours.

It'll be easy to mobilize.

Tan,

you don't have to worry about this.

I've discussed this with Yi Fu.

We can treat his company like our own.

Huayan's request will be their priority

at any time.

But in the long term,

it's more convenient to have our own company.

Moreover,

I've already made the arrangement there.

We can establish the company anytime.

You refuse to work with an existing company

and insist on setting up another one.

Can the company suspect you

of gaining personal interest?

This statement is not funny

and is not to be said casually.

President...

I think

it's already decided.

As the old cliché goes,

one should keep all benefits for one's own people.

Yes.

Tan,

how about another round?

No, I'm not playing.

I'm too tired today.

All right.

Lydia.

We'll talk tomorrow.

I'll speak as we walk.

I know you're disappointed in me

and think that I'm foolish.

But for me now,

it's the right choice.

If I go against my heart, I'll regret it forever.

I also know

we must be responsible for our actions.

I'm willing to be responsible

for my choice.

But do you know you'll regret doing this?

Regret for not trying

or regret after trying it?

I'll choose the latter.

Besides, I know I won't regret it.

I can perform well in Guangzhou.

All right.

Since you've already decided,

go ahead.

But I must tell you this,

if you go,

you might never come back.

Even if you're completely defeated,

you can only bear it yourself.

Thank you.

Xiao Chuang,

I'm going to Guangzhou.

Public Phone

What do you mean by that?

Why are you suddenly coming to Guangzhou?

There's an opportunity for a job transfer.

Plus, Guangzhou is nearer to you.

I can visit you anytime.

Xie Hang,

- don't... - Xiao Chuang,

don't say anything.

I've already decided.

All right.

I'll prove to you

my worth.

I believe in you.

I'll see you soon.

Can you imagine?

She's coming to Guangzhou.

She's coming here to suffer with me.

Your girlfriend is loyal.

Isn't this great?

What's the problem?

I can't believe I'm still waiting for Huang You Wei here.

I...

If he doesn't come back at all,

I can't be waiting for him all my life, right?

Am I going to live

my life with Xie Hang

or that Huang You Wei?

That's not going to work.

Of course, it's not going to work.

Even if he can wait,

I can't wait.

Even if I can wait,

Xie Hang can't wait.

Brother,

what are you planning to do now?

Once my girlfriend has arrived,

we'll find another way out.

We can't waste time like this.

Director Tan.

Here you are.

I've done everything you asked.

You must have worked hard.

But

it's not needed anymore.

Why?

We're still a step slower.

Lin has beaten us to it.

Life is like

a game of chess.

Director Tan,

I still remember

when we left the research faculty,

you said

developing our own brand

was our ultimate goal.

We should carry the banner of a national brand.

I've always thought

this idea is strategically advantageous.

It has been motivating me.

I still remember all these.

But being strategically advantageous

isn't as easy as it sounds.

We should prepare to fight a hard battle.

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Who's there?

It's me.

Xu Yang?

What are you...

I moved out of my house.

They said the other dormitories were full.

Only you have an empty bed.

So I...

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Come on in.

Have a seat.

Am I bothering you?

Of course, not.

My room is usually quiet.

It will be the New Year soon.

With you here, it'll be more lively.

Have some water.

I'll make room for Xiao Chuang when he returns.

I don't even know if he can

or if he will come back.

What are you doing?

Xiao Cuang left his radio here.

I think the bass part is a bit distorted.

I want to see how I can improve it.

Let me see.

Before this, I wrote a paper

about characteristic sensitivity.

Really?

I think

the effective frequency range of its bass part

is too narrow.

Hold this for me.

Let me check inside.

Dedicated Service. Welcome

Prosperous Business Come over and eat.

Cantonese people don't eat dumplings during the new year.

Don't be picky.

Just be grateful that we have frozen dumplings to eat.

The locals here are very particular about reunion dinner.

You must at least have two dishes.

The first dish is called getting rich while at it. *Pig trotters with Fat Choy

And the second dish is called springing up. *Raw salmon with dipping sauce

Those are pretty good terms.

Fine, I'll cook us another dinner tomorrow.

Hopefully, after tomorrow's dinner,

we really will get rich next year.

By the way,

today,

I bought Spring Couplets,

but I noticed that a horizontal scroll is missing on my way back.

Why don't

we get another one?

Spring Couplets?

Forget about it.

After the new year,

we'll stop looking.

We'll pack up

and leave Foshan.

Leaving so soon?

I was hoping to stay here longer.

Yashi Hair Salon

Brother Xiao, come quickly!

Just some firecrackers.

What's there to see?

I'm not talking about firecrackers.

The light.

The light is lit!

Come quickly.

Where?

Are you sure that's the unit?

Yes, I'd recognize it even if it turned into ashes.

He's finally back.

Follow me.

You Wei,

ancestral rites are the top priority for the family.

You rarely come home.

We must make it grand this time.

Don't worry, Uncle.

How about this?

I'll pay for it,

and you hire a lion dance team.

For the past few years,

my business isn't going well.

I even offended many people.

So it's not convenient for me to show up.

I understand.

Don't worry, I'll take care of it.

It's already late. Have a good rest. I'll come again tomorrow.

- All right. - I'll get going then.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Who's there?

It's me, Uncle.

Uncle, why did you come back again?

Coming.

So you're that Huang You Wei.

Today, I'll let you know

how wrong it is to cheat!

No! Please don't!

Sit still.

Don't worry.

I won't hit you.

But I'll warn you first,

if you dare to shout,

my friend won't show you mercy.

Brother,

you've misunderstood me.

- Actually... - Pass code.

What's the pass code?

It's 8-6-8.

You actually chose 8-6-8...

Yes, you did make a fortune again and again,

but I almost lost my life.

It's about 160,000 yuan.

I'm not the only one you've swindled, right?

Plus my 300,000 yuan, where is the rest?

This is all I have now.

As for the rest,

I lost it during a card game.

You even gambled!

Also...

Also... Also...

VCD.

They are worth

a few thousand yuan.

What D?

What are you saying?

VCD.

It's a miniature LaserDiscs.

You'll know once you go in and see it.

Do you think we are stupid?

Miniature LD

is VLD...

Find it first.

A Better Tomorrow

It's indeed much smaller than LD.

I count this machine for 5,000 yuan.

You still owe me 125,000 yuan.

This player costs more than 5,000 yuan.

This machine is an experimental machine.

I spent a lot of money to get my hands on it.

It's the world's most advanced compression technology.

The cost is much lower than LD.

Mr. Qian,

do I look like someone you can swindle easily?

I used to run honest businesses.

I have had so many gambling debts over the past few years.

They have exhibited

this VCD player during the exhibition fair.

I've asked around

that it's easy to produce it.

How about we best friends

go fifty-fifty?

We can earn

this money back easily

in less than three months.

You're not my best friend.

To partner with me?

You don't deserve it.

Come on.

Haven't you ever been told

to be more open-minded and far-sighted?

Let bygones be bygones.

I can't help it.

We may let go of some things,

but the others.

Ping Ping,

call the police.

Don't call the police, my friend.

Don't call the police.

Please, I beg you.

Don't call the police.

I'll stop gambling, okay?

Give me a chance, my friend.

Hello, I want to report something.

Darn you! Don't call the police!

I told you

not to call the police!

Huang You Wei,

you may have ruined my life,

but I still want to thank you

for letting me experience so much.

Go to hell! Why did you call the police?

- You set me up! - Reflect on yourself in prison.

Not everyone can endure

such a test.

The police will arrive soon.

No...

This mobile phone is worth something too.

This mobile phone is the tool he used for his crime.

It's dirty. We shouldn't use it.

Let's go.

You brat! Come back here!

Don't go!

Come back here!

The situation might change as time goes on.

It seems that the Huang family

is pretty influential here.

We'll pack up now

and leave immediately.

You said

we lacked a horizontal scroll, right?

Why do you care about the horizontal scroll now?

What are you doing, brother?

Hurry up.

Ping Ping,

bring me the writing brush.

Where am I supposed to find one for you?

I've never seen such a horizontal scroll before.

The calligraphy looks so ugly.

It's not neat at all.

What do you know?

It's what we call exquisite calligraphy.

Brave the World with Confidence

The police are here.

I came here reluctantly.

Now that we're leaving,

I feel a bit sad.

We'll never come back here again.

Farewell, Foshan!

Mister,

are you heading to Guangzhou?

Can we hitch a ride with you?

We'll pay you.

It's the New Year, I won't charge you.

You can ride in the back.

But I transport chickens,

so it'll smell.

It's okay. Thank you.

Happy New Year.

Get in.

Brother Xiao,

what are we going to do with the 130,000 yuan deficit?

We'll bet on this one.

Can we trust Huang You Wei's words?

Let's trust half of what he said.

The size of the VCD

is smaller than a laser-disc

but its effect is better than LD.

In the future market,

it'll replace LD pretty soon.

Huang You Wei made it sound too easy.

Then...

Then, how are you going to do this?

Have you forgotten my old trade?

I can take care of this easily.

Brother Xiao,

I'd never believe these words from others.

But if it comes from you,

I'll buy it.

Stop flattering me.

Our celebration of the New Year is not over yet!

You're right.

Liquor.

Dumplings.

♪All unions must end♪

♪Leave me half sober. Leave me half-drunk♪

♪At least you'll be with me in my dreams♪

♪I bet my youth on tomorrow♪

♪You traded true love for this life♪

♪Time doesn't know the sorrows of the world♪

♪Why not walk around dashingly?♪

Calling out to me

Will my parents' care

be with me forever?

♪Show me more of your gentleness♪

♪Let me be mesmerized♪

♪By your smile♪

Ladies and gentlemen,

Feng, Ya, Song are a line of series with different styles,

which were developed with care by Huayan.

♪Have been sitting on the shelves for too long♪

Fireworks

♪I don't want to let go♪

♪I wish not to linger♪

♪On the lonely empty street at midnight♪

My new year wish

is every year after this,

there will be me

to accompany you.

♪I'd do anything to have it♪

I never promised you anything.

Let's see how well you conduct yourself.

♪I'm giving it my heart and soul♪

Where's Xiao Chuang for the New Year?

♪As I wake up from that long dream♪

He's in Guangdong now.

What about that young lady last time?

♪I'll never change my mind♪

She has gone abroad to study.

Maybe

she can't even eat dumplings.

She can't even come back for the New Year.

Studying abroad

isn't easy.

♪Let's not get overwhelmed by our regrets♪

Mom.

I have something to tell you.

Go ahead.

She and I...

are in a relationship now.

Fortune

♪I don't want to let go♪

Not bad, kid!

I do like her a lot.

What's her name again?

Her name is Tan Yuan.

♪On the lonely empty street at midnight♪

♪If I could start over♪

♪All I need is your company by my side♪

Yuan, Happy New Year.

The phone at home can't make a long-distance call.

I can only count the days

and write this letter to you in advance.

I hope you'll receive it.

♪I'm giving it my heart and soul♪

♪As I wake up from that long dream♪

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♪I'll never change my mind♪

♪There's nothing I wouldn't do for you♪

♪I've missed out too much in the past♪

♪Let's not get overwhelmed by our regrets♪

Is it hard to learn that?

It's easy. Not hard at all.

All right.

We'll wait until we're free,

you'll teach me how to play

the song

"Auld Lang Syne".

Okay.

To all my listeners out there,

what are you doing now?

Now, let's do the countdown

to the year of the dog.

Ten!

Nine. Eight.

- Seven. Six. Five. Four. - Seven! Six! Five! Four!

- Three. Two. One. - Three! Two! One!

- Happy New Year! - Happy New Year!

♪The vicissitudes of life♪

♪Treacherous like the weather♪

♪Is this true or fake?♪

♪Who can tell me?♪

♪My youthful passion♪

♪Fuels my bravado♪

♪Who can understand♪

♪How I feel now?♪

♪The waves are choppy♪

♪But I will not settle for the ordinary♪

♪The tower might be high but I can climb♪

♪My ambition is as loud as the ringing bell♪

♪Reverberating in my chest♪

♪Facing the gusty wind♪

♪It cleared the thoughts in my heart♪

♪Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile♪

♪The faraway light calls for me♪

♪So I brave the wind again♪

♪The wind that signals the changing of time♪

♪My undying faith shall be reborn♪

♪Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end♪

♪After this long journey♪

♪Who will remain as a hero?♪

♪That gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪

♪The thick mist♪

♪Is like the doubts in my heart♪

♪It feels so real♪

♪It can't be fake♪

♪Let the naysayers be♪

♪They mock my stubbornness♪

♪Success or failure♪

♪They serve a purpose♪

♪The waves are choppy♪

♪But I will not settle for the ordinary♪

♪The tower might be high but I can climb♪

♪My ambition is as loud as the ringing bell♪

♪Reverberating in my chest♪

♪Facing the gusty wind♪

♪It cleared the thoughts in my heart♪

♪Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile♪

♪The faraway light calls for me♪

♪So I brave the wind again♪

♪The wind that signals the changing of time♪

♪My undying faith shall be reborn♪

♪Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end♪

♪After this long journey♪

♪Who will remain as a hero?♪

♪That gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪

♪Facing the gusty wind♪

♪It cleared the thoughts in my heart♪

♪Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile♪

♪The faraway light calls for me♪

♪So I brave the wind again♪

♪The wind that signals the changing of time♪

♪My undying faith shall be reborn♪

♪Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end♪

♪After this long journey♪

♪Who will remain as a hero?♪

♪That gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪