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♪There are flowers, a river, and you♪

♪In my dream♪

♪It breaks the convention♪

♪When the wind blows into the heart♪

♪There's an order♪

♪For women going into their 30s♪

♪I suddenly see you again♪

♪We'll go back to where we started♪

♪Can we not mention the date of return?♪

♪Let's take a photo with the stars and snow as the background♪

♪Can I be sad and escape for a little while?♪

♪Remember my problems and the secret we shared♪

=Winter Night=

=Episode 15= (Someone returned but someone's leaving)

If he owes your money,

he should pay it back.

But if you're trying to cheat him out of money,

that's another story.

Is he your dad?

No.

I know! Get lost!

I didn't ask you to leave!

Don't get violent!

- Give my money back! - Let go!

- Stop fighting! - It hurts!

- I can't breathe! - Let go!

All of you! Move aside!

This is my best friend's dad.

So is he.

What are you waiting for? Beat him up!

Stop right there!

(For Men)

(For Men) Go!

(For Men)

(For Men) What's going on, Uncle?

(For Men) If you came in a few minutes later,

I would've beaten them up.

Are you injured?

What are you talking about? Look at them.

I'm perfectly fine.

Dad, why did you get in a fight again?

Aren't you too old for that?

Are you injured?

Let me see.

You're causing troubles to Dazhi again.

Junze, your dad is back.

Junze.

Son.

Son!

Son.

(Police Station)

So it does hurt.

Do you think you're still a student?

You always act tough.

They laid a hand on Uncle Yingjun.

Moreover, it was them who picked the fight.

They outnumbered you guys.

How can you and the other

two old men fight them?

I had to carry on as well.

I'll beat whoever gets violent with the old men.

I've never seen Yan get violent after so many years.

Indeed.

And I saw Yan hit him

real hard.

How can we deal with their relationship?

Uncle, what had happened?

It was them who picked the fight.

Don't point at them.

Just tell me what you want to say.

I haven't heard from you for ten years.

Why are you back now?

The Spring Festival is coming soon.

I came back to pay the debt.

I know

I've caused you trouble.

This card

is sufficient to pay the debt I owed everyone.

Son,

I've been working out there in the past ten years.

I've been making money.

You came back as you've earned enough.

Back then, mum and I

were surrounded.

We got held up.

We got scolded. Where were you then?

Where the heck were you?

Yan Zhonghui, let me tell you this.

You can never

repay what you owe us!

I know.

I can never repay what I've owed you

in the past ten years.

But I miss you guys.

I miss my family.

Just let me

watch you from afar...

You have no family here!

To me,

you've been dead

ten years ago.

Mum.

Let's go.

Behave yourself.

You're getting old.

It's hard enough for you to do broadcast gymnastics.

You even had a fight with them.

So was Yan Zhonghui.

He should've just stayed out there.

Why must he come back?

He abandoned his family and owed money all over the place.

He's so shameless.

Didn't his son pay you back?

Can you stop being so narrow-minded?

Who are you calling narrow-minded?

I've suffered a lot in the past ten years

as I lent him the money. Who should I settle this with?

You were deceived ten years ago.

You were beaten up ten years later.

You're just like Mu.

You didn't learn from mistakes.

Just scold me.

Don't scold Guoliang.

Are you enough?

Can you be broad-minded?

Okay.

You're so broad-minded.

You've suffered for your life.

All you know is playing dumb.

Enough.

Let me tell you this.

Yan Zhonghui is like my brother.

I contributed money when I can. It was a righteous act.

He's a bastard as he didn't return the money.

But it was my choice

to take this bastard as my buddy.

You're in no position to judge him.

You're so embarrassing.

Don't sleep in my room tonight.

I won't.

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- Zili. - This way, Uncle.

Let me take it.

No, Uncle Yan, don't be so polite.

Well, thank you.

Don't mention it.

This way, Uncle.

Okay.

You can stay in this room for now.

I've laid clean sheets on it.

It's all new.

Okay, thank you, guys.

You're welcome, Uncle.

Just tell us if you need anything.

Give it to me.

What are you guys doing?

Why is there no one downstairs?

Uncle Yingjun?

Why are you here?

What are you doing here, Dad?

Well.

I'm going to spend a night

here today.

Is that okay?

Well, Uncle, we have limited number of rooms here.

This room is occupied by Uncle Yan.

Yan is here?

Perfect, then.

Both of us can catch up with each other.

Come, take a seat.

Make yourself at home.

Sure.

Have a seat.

Sure.

This room is quite nice.

It is.

It's new.

Go do your work.

Right.

Thank you, kids. I appreciate it.

You're welcome, Uncle.

You guys get some rest.

We'll get going.

Bye bye.

Hey,

why would your dad spend a night here?

He must've had an argument with my mum.

You've worked hard today, Mi Lan.

You have to take care of the two old men.

It's alright.

It's a good thing.

What is it?

This is authentic.

I know you like Moutai.

So I brought it specially for you.

Yan Zhonghui,

how much exactly did you earn?

You even bought such an expensive liquor.

If you returned a few months earlier,

I would've been able to get drunk with you.

But now, it's too late.

Keep it.

No, what do you mean

by that?

Why does it sound like your last word?

It's never too late to get drunk.

You have no idea.

A while ago, I had

a heart surgery.

Death has knocked at my door.

I dare not to drink liquor again.

Zheng,

you're a good man.

You won't die easily.

When we had drinks back then,

you were the only one who can drink me under the table.

What about me?

Mu?

Mu!

(Starry Sky Restaurant)

(Starry Sky Restaurant) Come.

Who did that?

He hit you real hard.

I'm fine.

I didn't expect

to get beaten up by several young brats

at the public bathhouse today.

We're getting old.

If it's 20 years ago,

no one in Baihe would dare

to fight the three of us.

If it wasn't for Mu's son,

we wouldn't be able to have drinks here tonight.

Mu,

you've got a good son.

Didn't you also have a good son?

But he doesn't have a good father.

You're right.

Look what you've done all these years.

You're inhuman.

You abandoned your wife and son.

Is it that serious?

Is it not serious?

Mu,

am I wrong?

That's enough.

Zhonghui came back with money.

It's better than anything.

And he was beaten up. It's not easy for him.

Is it easy for his wife and son?

He didn't know that. Did you not know it?

What have his wife and son been going through all these years?

They had a miserable life.

I shouldn't have had drinks with you.

I should've beaten you up.

Yingjun.

That's enough.

Right.

I was thinking about it on the way back.

That if I got into an accident on my way,

it would be a worthy death.

Death?

That's an evasion.

What should your son do if you die?

Facing a body,

you seal off

the channel where he can vent his anger.

Yan Zhonghui,

you should be punished.

You know that?

If I knew I ended up this way,

I would've rather beaten myself to death

than running away.

When you decided to leave,

what did I tell you?

I told you never to come back

if you wanted to run away.

If you came back,

your wife and son

would either hate you forever

or cut ties with you.

Didn't I tell you that?

You did.

The past

Yan Zhonghui

has long gone.

Now, I ended up being

an old man

who loses everything.

Zhonghui,

responsibility is what matters

the most in a man's life.

This is what you're missing.

I've come back now.

But I lost my family.

This is kind

of my retribution.

Zhonghui,

people of our age

should do our best in handling the matters in our hands.

In this way,

we can get to the end

steadfastly.

Come.

Fill it up.

What's wrong?

We always play the same song.

Can we try something new?

It's boring.

Yes, I feel the same.

Hey,

don't you think the form of our performance

is too boring?

No audience wants

to watch this kind of show.

They'll get tired of it.

They won't buy the tickets if they're tired of it.

Then, we won't be able to make money out of it.

What do you have in mind?

I'll get this straight.

From the first day I joined the troupe,

my dream is

to form our own band.

I've thought of the name.

Northeast Magic Stone Triumvirate.

One day,

we'll fight our ways out of Baihe,

and go to Tieyuan,

to Harbin,

and to Beijing. We'll hold concerts.

At last, we'll go to Musikverein.

Perfect.

My soulmate.

Calm down, both of you. Stay calm.

You've got a good idea.

After everything you said, what song do you want to play?

Do you have a new song?

You are like a fire in winter.

Your love warms my heart.

Each time you come to me quietly,

you light up my life.

Your big eyes

are bright and twinkly,

like the brightest star in the sky.

You're like the fire.

Your love has warmed me,

just like the roaring flame.

Your love has warmed me.

I'm happy.

But I didn't tell you.

And I know that you really like me.

Good morning, Uncle.

You gave me a scare.

Good morning.

What are you doing?

I think

I can't stay here for free.

I see that you've got

all kinds of ingredients.

So I made breakfast for you guys.

What breakfast?

You'll know it afterwards.

Here's your breakfast.

Malatang.

What is this?

This?

This is the fried beancurd from Guangxi.

I can tell this is not the red sausage from Northeast.

This is the sausage from Sichuan.

I brought it back myself.

Fried beancurd from Guangxi.

Sausage from Sichuan.

Why don't you make Fried Pork in Scoop?

Isn't it just a Malatang?

Why did you make it so complicated?

Try it.

Quick, try it.

It's delicious.

Uncle, how did you make it taste so good?

It's delicious.

I'm actually a foodie.

As I've travelled extensively for years,

I learned all kinds of things.

That's how I created this.

Uncle, can you teach us how to make it?

Why bother learning it?

I can make it for you everyday if you like.

We're enjoying the food.

Why are you acting surprised?

My friends,

from now on,

this will be the development direction

of Starry Sky Restaurant.

Only Malatang?

Don't underestimate Malatang.

This is actually the stew from Northeast.

It represents the spirit of Northeast.

You're thoughtful, Zheng.

Once you master this,

it'll become well-known. It has meager profit but high turnover.

The point is it's simple and fast.

There are only three steps.

Wash the ingredients, put them in

and get them out.

Done.

It's not that simple, Uncle.

It's not complicated.

As long as you've got the skill of Uncle Yan,

once this thing is launched,

I'm sure it'll become the top restaurant in Baihe.

I agree.

Uncle Yan, why don't you stay here

and be our chef?

I don't think it's appropriate.

Don't worry, Uncle Yan.

We won't let you work for free.

We'll pay you.

I... It's not about money.

Just stay, Uncle.

We really need you now.

What about me?

Don't you need me?

We need you too.

You're the honored manager.

Uncle Yan is our chef.

Mi Lan and I are the waitresses.

Mu Zili is the accountant.

It's done.

It's done!

Yan Zhonghui, you are the appropriate person to be the chef.

Just say yes.

Okay, then.

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Someone is coming.

Welcome to our restaurant!

Is this a Malatang restaurant?

- Yes. - Yes.

- Please come in. - Okay.

Come, this way.

Please enjoy.

Sure.

Go on. Eat it.

Does it taste good?

It's tasty.

This is good to go.

Lizi, we're running out of beef balls.

Hurry up.

Here, your Malatang is here.

Lizi, there's one more here.

Quickly serve it.

Sure.

Here, this is for you.

This is the menu.

See what you'd like to order.

Hello.

Mi Lan,

go get two bottles of soda water.

One for this table, here.

Over here.

How much do we need to pay?

RMB 68.

Please come again.

Hurry up, Lizi.

Clear the table.

Okay.

RMB 77.

RMB 58.

Where should I put the newly arrived grocery?

How could I let the manger do this?

Come, quick.

Give it to me.

Does the manager

come to

make an inspection?

Not bad.

Yan Zhonghui,

how long have you been in this industry?

Actually, I wasn't technically

a chef.

I cooked for my fellow workers back then

when I worked out there.

I learned this and that.

That's how I worked on my cooking skill.

I'm no expert.

With your cooking skill,

you can get a job

that pays better.

Consider about it.

How much do you think we should pay you in a month?

Don't feel embarrassed.

I'll talk to the kids.

I don't want money.

I just want to help you and the kids.

You don't want money?

Yan Zhonghui, who are you trying to fool?

Stop pretending to be a generous man.

Tell me.

I'll be honest with you, Zheng.

I don't want to work at another place.

I have to stay here.

Because this is the place

where Junze often comes.

This is the only place

where I can interact with him.

I don't want him to see

me doing nothing here.

I need a good reason

to stay here.

Zheng, if you have nothing to do,

help me wash the vegetables.

Let's wash it while chatting.

Okay?

You ask me to wash vegetables?

How can I do such a work as the manager?

I have something more important to do.

Yes, you're right.

A manager can't do this job.

Okay.

Go do your work.

Just rest assured.

I'll be sure to help the kids

make this restaurant well-known.

Keep it up.

A prodigal who returns is more precious than gold.

I'm leaving.

Mum,

we've paid off the debt.

Why do you keep sending them things?

We did pay off the debt,

but we can't skip the courtesy.

The Spring Festival is approaching.

We should carry on

door-to-door visits.

Think about it.

All these years,

if it wasn't for their tolerance,

how would we

be able to come this far?

We should thank

all of them.

Okay.

I'll go with you.

You don't have to come with me.

I'll do it myself.

I did this with you in previous years.

I'll do it this year as well.

That's in the past.

It's different this year.

Let's make a fresh start in New Year.

From now on,

it'll be a brand new start.

I don't want my son to get involved

in

those bad things anymore.

I heard that your dad

is staying in Daqian's restaurant.

Did you see him?

We're not related to him.

It's pointless to see him.

Son,

no matter what,

he's your father.

You won't exist without him.

You really shouldn't have beaten him.

Mum,

aren't you mad at him?

Let me be honest with you.

All these years,

it feels like a load has been weighing on my mind.

Now that the load is

finally lifted off my mind.

We no longer have to live

a life where we owe people money.

The person who we didn't know his whereabouts

is still well and alive.

All those bad things

have to be ended

before the new year.

I feel

relieved.

Put more in it.

Why are you here?

Your colleague said that you drove up the hill for a survey.

So I waited here for you.

Quick, hop in. It's freezing out there.

What's up?

You've got some nerve to ask me.

As a part-timer of Starry Sky,

you've not showed up for several days.

I certainly have to come and see you.

Here.

What is this?

It smells so good.

Try it.

Try it.

How does it taste?

It's delicious.

You made it?

It's made

by the newly-hired chef in our restaurant.

So I brought it for you to taste it.

It's based on Northeastern cooking.

But it's also like a combination

of the tastes across the country.

It's sort of a Malatang-style stew.

Your dad made it.

Your dad is currently the pillar of our restaurant.

We're getting more customers.

You can hire anyone.

Why must it be him?

Do you know how hard it is

to find a good chef?

Besides, your dad said

he doesn't want to stay in our restaurant for free.

So he requested

to cook Malatang for us.

Are you here to be a lobbyist?

I'm here to ask

if you'll never come

if your dad is in our restaurant?

So it's him who asks you to come?

No.

I came on my own free will.

You said this is a stew.

Do you know what a stew means?

In a bowl of Malatang,

its base can come in Sichuan flavor.

The ingredients can come

from Guangxi, Hunan, and Hubei.

At last, we can cook it in Northeastern style.

We put all kinds of ingredients in there

and cook them together.

Anything you like

can be put in it.

A stew represents tolerance.

Your dad said he's travelled everywhere.

He developed the cooking skill

from every street stall he has stayed.

After eating the dish your dad made,

you can tell

that he's been working hard to live his life.

Hello, who am I talking to?

It's me, Wang Ziqi.

Wang Ziqi?

Your partner, Wang Ziqi.

Enough. Stop acting.

I know you're still mad at me.

I haven't contacted you for months,

because I've got something important to do.

I've got a good news for you.

I've found a new business partner.

He's willing to invest in our project.

Once we get the funds,

the project will be reactivated right away.

Mu Zili, we're going to rise again.

Rise again?

Yes, the previous failure was an accident.

Hurry to Ningzhou.

I'll wait for you.

Ziqi,

I... I'm a little confused now.

How about this?

Let me think about it.

I'll give you an answer later, okay?

Okay, hurry up.

Okay.

Bye bye.

Wang Ziqi?

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Wang Ziqi.

(Wang Ziqi)

(Partner Mu Zili)

(Partner Team)

(Twin Stars Technology Company)

(Its bankruptcy is caused by the financial failure.)

Bankruptcy?

Why didn't you call me for dinner?

Come, sit down.

Sit down and eat.

Come.

What a feast.

Here, Mum.

Eat more.

I'm done.

I can't taste a thing.

What's wrong?

Your mum is

in a bad mood today.

Why? Why is that?

Let me ask you this.

Are you trying to go on with the startup

without telling me?

How did you...

Mu Zixi, you're making this personal, aren't you?

I just reported what I heard.

Mum,

I haven't made up my mind.

I'm just...

Enough, just go.

All of you, just leave.

I'm fine to be alone.

I'm more at ease in this way.

Eat up.

Don't worry.

I'll handle your mum.

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Aren't you going home?

Zixi will come in a while.

I need to see him.

Is he coming?

Have you heard of it?

That brat wants to learn drawing.

He's going to study painting as the major.

Yes, I do.

I've seen his drawings.

He's good.

I heard he's been fighting Aunt Hui on this for a long time.

He wants to register for an art course,

but he's short of money.

Mu Zili asks me to help him.

Does Lizi support him?

He wants to help him

but how could Zixi accept his patronage?

Sister Daqian.

Zixi, you're here.

Well,

I've got something to do in the kitchen.

I'll get going.

Come, Zixi. Have a seat.

What's up? What do you need me for?

Here's the thing.

Since the opening of our restaurant,

it's been a blank wall.

It's lack of decoration.

We can't afford an expensive painting.

So I'd like you to paint a picture for us.

I'll have it framed,

and use it as a decoration here.

Rest assured. You won't paint it for nothing.

I'll pay you.

You want to buy my drawing?

All of us like your drawings.

So does Lan.

Sure.

I'll paint you one for free.

That will do.

No.

We can't take your drawing for free.

I've thought about it.

I'll pay RMB 2000 for each drawing.

That's the deal.

RMB 2000?

It won't do. That's too much.

It's not. It's worth it.

If you become a famous painter in future,

we could put it up for an auction.

I'll transfer the money to you now.

No, calm down.

How about this?

We'll talk about it after I finish drawing it.

Okay, be quick.

It's urgent.

What theme should we choose?

You've got to think about it.

(Hey, buddy.)

(What's your decision on it?)

(Don't miss this chance.)

(Give me an answer as soon as possible.)

Is mum still mad?

I saw dad sitting downstairs alone.

Are you really going to Ningzhou?

About you ratting me out,

I haven't settled it with you.

If you go to Ningzhou,

what about the restaurant?

She can manage it well without me.

Moreover, Yan is there for her.

Right.

You're not a righteous man after all.

You can find an excuse

to pass your current work to the others.

But intrinsically, you're giving up halfway.

Just like what you did back then.

You left your partner aside

and returned alone.

They are the same.

The adult world is complicated.

What do you know?

Just leave early if you want.

I'm used to living a life without you.

The longer you stay,

the more it hurts for mum.

Dad.

You're feeling unwell again.

Let's go to hospital for a checkup.

I'm alright. It's a chronic problem.

Then, let me help you to your room.

No, I just finished talking with your mum.

Give her a minute.

Come, sit.

Is mum still mad at me?

Because I take your side,

your mum unilaterally declared

to give me the silent treatment.

Look how cool she is now.

Dad,

do you really support me in leaving?

It's good that you've got the courage to return

to where you failed.

This is what growing up is.

As for your mum,

you don't have to worry.

She's got me.

I'll convince her.

She'll come around.

Dad,

actually, I haven't made up my mind.

Even if I go back,

I'm not trying to go on with the startup

or rise again.

I just want to figure out

what kind of a man I am.

Since I got into the car accident,

I can't remember anything.

When I got the call,

I was actually quite confused.

For a moment,

I was confused about who I was.

Calm down.

It's not an easy task

to find out about oneself.

Whatever you decide,

just think of one thing.

Don't make yourself regret.

(Just do as you told.)

(Don't ask for any more at this time.)

Hello?

Mu Zili.

I've talked to Zixi.

I was going to transfer your money to him.

But he insisted on finishing the painting before he got paid.

It's fine as long as he didn't reject you.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

I'm hanging up if there's nothing else.

Wait.

What?

Daqian,

if

you're going to a deserted island,

and you can only bring a friend with you,

who will you choose?

Anyway, it's not you.

What if you can only choose me?

Then, I'll never go to that island.

Alright, then.

I got it.

Go to bed. I'm hanging up.

You too.

Good night.

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Sister Daqian.

Zixi, you're here.

Yes, I came to deliver the painting.

So soon?

This one. Take a look.

Is it okay?

It's great.

It looks nice.

Well, Sister Daqian, where is Mi Lan?

She was right there.

I'll go get her.

Never mind.

I have to go to class now.

I'm leaving.

I'll transfer the money to you right now.

It's alright. No rush.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

Where have you been?

Look.

It's done?

I've got to get it framed.

Leave it to me.

Over here.

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Are you busy?

Wait a moment. I'm finishing up.

Take a seat.

What do you need me for?

Yan,

my former business partner

gave me a call.

He said he's found a new investor.

I...

I'm planning to go back there.

♪There, there. Don't despair♪

♪The memories are real. Am I right?♪

♪We have accepted♪

♪That the moments of regret we've missed out on are gone♪

♪And the foolhardy me stubbornly loves you♪

♪To sacrifice it all for you♪

♪I kept searching through the crowd♪

♪I always believe we'll meet again one day♪

♪I tried to shine brightly in the starry skies of the winter night♪

♪To give you light and warmth♪

♪So you'll remember this moment♪

♪We have accepted♪

♪That the moments of regret we've missed out on are gone♪

♪And the foolhardy me stubbornly loves you♪

♪To sacrifice it all for you♪

♪I kept searching through the crowd♪

♪I always believe we'll meet again one day♪

♪I tried to shine brightly in the starry skies of the winter night♪

♪To give you light and warmth♪

♪So you'll remember this moment♪

♪This moment♪

♪I kept searching through the crowd♪

♪I always believe we'll meet again one day♪

♪I won't be sad even if the memories disappear♪

♪We'll be unforgettable memories for each other♪

♪I tried to shine brightly in the starry skies of the winter night♪

♪No matter how many obstacles during the meteor rains♪

♪It'll pass because we've all grown up♪