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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 18= (Love is forlorn, so is family)

Daqian.

I may not be able to

go to the restaurant often now.

What's your reason?

You need a reason to ask for a leave.

Mu Zili.

I know you're not an irresponsible man.

My dad...

What has happened to Uncle Mu?

He...

Something has happened in his factory.

I need to go and help him out.

Probably I have to go to Tieyuan as well.

Alright, then.

When are you leaving?

This afternoon.

Do you need our help?

No.

You may go

help Uncle Mu deal with the factory affairs.

Don't worry about the restaurant.

I'll look after it well.

Thank you.

After you finish dealing with the affairs,

we'll

talk about our business.

Okay.

Don't lose it again.

Where did you find it?

I'll get going.

(Welcome)

Who's Mi Lan?

I am.

Please receive your parcel.

Mi Lan, did you order something?

Are you sure these are mine?

Yes.

Your granny asked me to send you these.

Please check on them.

Your granny requested to pay the freight by you.

(Delivery Note Total: 2000 yuan)

We have to pay your granny two thousand yuan

just for all these?

Perhaps she wanted to clear out the goods in the cellar

as the Chinese New Year

is coming soon.

Let's move them.

Come on.

One, two, three.

This big winter gourd is so heavy.

Where's Lizi?

Something has happened in Uncle Mu's factory.

Lizi has to help out these two days.

Also, where's Yan?

I haven't seen him for some days.

Probably I've said something that hurt him.

Let's do it.

Come on.

One, two, three.

Watch out. Don't break it.

What are you doing?

Yan.

There are so many.

They're all from Mi Lan's granny.

From granny?

Uncle Yan. Look at this.

This is a lot.

I wonder when we can finish all of them.

Are you keeping some goods for the Chinese New Year?

Finish all of them?

The new year is just around the corner.

You see, there are cabbages, green onions,

potatoes, carrots and winter gourds.

It's less than enough even if you have a full cart of vegetables.

And these eggs too.

They are good things.

However, we don't need so many eggs

for cooking malatang.

Don't worry.

I'll make something good out of these eggs

in the coming weekend.

You have to come too, Junze.

You'll see when you come.

I have extra shifts

this weekend.

We can't finish so much food

without you.

You must come.

Move.

Careful, Uncle Yan.

Let's go.

(Starry Sky Restaurant)

Come on.

Have a taste.

What's this?

This is...

Snow sweetened bean paste bun.

That's right.

Snow sweetened bean paste bun

is with the most Northeast taste.

The outer skin isn't made of flour.

It's soft cakes made of egg whites batter.

Let me try.

Delicious.

- Yummy. - It's not sweet.

This is the hot candied sweet potatoes, right?

It's the hot candied eggroll wrapper,

also known as the crispy golden eggroll wrapper.

It's the special cuisine of the Northeast.

The special thing about it is that

the eggroll wrapper tastes soft, crispy and tasty.

It's been years since I last had this.

Can you make this?

I can't.

But, you made a comprehensive explanation.

Come on. Have a taste.

Yummy.

- Not bad. - It's nice, right?

Smells good.

Uncle Yan.

Are there any snow sweetened bean paste buns left?

I want to take some home with me.

Yes.

Give me a second.

I'll get some for you.

Yan.

Eat some.

I'm not hungry.

Very good.

Please get me more of these from the kitchen.

But they're much food left here.

It's not enough for me.

Quick.

Sure.

This is your favorite when you were young.

Take some with you.

No need.

(Starry Sky Restaurant)

I'm collecting packages.

Come here.

That's all.

I need your identification card.

Do I need an identification card to send a package now?

Real-name authentication is mandatory now.

This...I didn't bring it.

You can't send the package then.

Wait for a second.

It's over here.

Use this.

This isn't you, right?

Obviously, it isn't me.

He's our staff.

Send the package under his name.

Alright.

It's safe though,

as real-name authentication is implemented.

(Identification Card)

This identification card is fake.

There's no chip inside.

I can't scan it.

Fake?

Yan Zhonghui.

Please explain this.

This...

Isn't this my identification card?

Are you pretending

to be young?

The age is changed to be younger.

What's going on?

Zheng.

It's not something serious.

Previously,

I lost my identification card

when I was working in Thailand.

Since I've come back now,

I had no choice

but to have a fake one.

Thailand?

Stop talking gibberish

and being someone that you're obviously not.

Tell me.

What's wrong with your identification card?

You better come clear.

I tell you what...

What's the matter, Uncle Yingjun?

Junze, you came at the right time.

Your dad uses a fake identification card.

Don't worry, Yan.

My dad likes to make a fuss.

He might be wrong.

I like to make a fuss?

The deliveryman has scanned it with a machine.

But there's no chip in it.

Yan Zhonghui.

What are you up to with a fake identification card?

Do you know this is illegal?

Well, Junze.

It's not easy to explain clearly in a few words...

Tell me then.

Where did you get the money from

that you brought back home?

Nothing's wrong with the money.

They are clean.

Fine, whether the money is clean or not,

you can explain to the cop later.

Let's go.

- Junze, what are you doing? - Yan.

- Let go of me. - Yan.

Junze.

Please don't drag your dad like this.

Where are you taking him?

What are you going to do him?

Oh my, can you please quit making a scene?

Why do you come here

like visiting a guest house?

Uncle Yan, I don't mean to be rude.

But don't you know it's illegal

using a fake identification card?

If something serious happens, you'll be charged with a crime.

Dazhi.

You should scrutinize him

and do what you should do as per the laws.

Uncle Yan.

Hurry up and clarify yourself.

Why do you possess a fake identification card?

I bought it

when I was working out there,

so that I could find a suitable job.

Wait, why would you need a fake one to look for a job?

Uncle Yan, you shouldn't do something illegal anyhow.

No, I didn't. I've never been involved with illegal events.

I just altered my age.

Nowadays,

it's troublesome for a 55-year-old man

to make a living outside.

They won't hire you due to your old age.

Even though you can work harder,

they prefer youngsters.

You can't get a job

once you're over 55 years old.

I had no choice

but to buy a fake one.

Where have you been over those years?

What have you done?

At first,

I went to Inner Mongolia

and worked in a mine.

However, the pay was chicken feed.

Later,

I went to Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan,

Hunan and Guangxi.

Anyway, I've been to

most of the places in China.

The farthest place I went to was Bangkok.

To make more money,

I almost became a ladyboy.

However, I've never done

anything illegal.

I've got the short end of the stick once.

I'd never dupe others again

even at the cost of my life.

All the money I made

is hard-earned.

They are clean.

(Hedong Police Station of Baihe Branch of Tieyuan Public Security Bureau)

Uncle Yan,

although you've done nothing bad,

using a fake identification card

is illegal.

We'll confiscate this.

Besides, we'll punish you.

Dazhi, I accept the punishment.

Yan, you've taken him wrong.

Actually, Uncle Yan has been through hard times.

Dazhi.

Sorry to trouble you.

Something came up in my office. I need to go.

Uncle Yan, I'll check him out.

Alright.

Are you going to keep following me?

If you feel better after taking a walk,

I'll walk with you.

Will you always walk with me?

Daqian.

The day before Lizi left,

I bet on myself

that I'd let go of you

if it snowed.

If not,

I'd keep waiting for you.

But, you're not the one you used to be.

Please go back.

Whenever I'm down,

you'd go skiing with me.

So, the secret between them is to go skiing together.

Let's go skiing

some times later.

No.

It's more relaxing staying at home.

Besides, I can't stand on the ice for more than a second.

Now it explains why Yan was with that face.

I've messed up your love relationship

with your identity.

I must figure out some plans

to make Yan feel better.

Yan.

Let's go skiing at the park tomorrow, alright?

(Yan)

(Yan)

(Yan: Okay)

Yan.

You are good at skiing.

You did better than me previously.

It's been a while since I last skied.

I need some time to practice.

Perhaps we can leave.

It's fine. Give me some time.

I'll try.

Look.

I'm moving, right?

Let's get up.

Be careful.

You can't ski, right?

Mu Zili.

You're back.

How did you know we're here?

I went to the restaurant just now

and Mi Lan told me.

How's Uncle Mu?

He's good. Nothing big happened.

Stop trying. You're just bad at skiing.

It's dangerous.

Lizi, come join us.

Come on. Let's ski.

Come on.

Faster.

Well.

I'll master this very soon.

I tell you what,

I'm amazing.

By the way, Yan.

I heard

that you took your dad to the police station.

It was a misunderstanding.

We people

always cause trouble to Dazhi.

Because we don't want his work to be easy.

Yan.

Uncle Yan stayed in the restaurant

because he wants to see you more.

I know.

Look, I think I can ski.

How's it?

Quick.

Let's go skiing together.

Let's go.

Come on.

♪Can we not mention the date of return?♪

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

♪Can sadness and loss of contact be a type of ordeal♪

♪Until we finally come around when we meet again?♪

♪Can we always stay together?♪

♪So we can laugh and behave willfully every day♪

♪To close the gap for warmth♪

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

♪Remember my problems and the secret we had together♪

Skiing is so exhausting.

You see, Yan.

I told you I could ski.

Impressive.

Hello, mum.

We're skiing in the park.

Why did he come?

Okay, I'll be right back.

You can enjoy your time here.

I need to go back now.

Yan Zhonghui came to my house.

I'm off.

Yan, play nice.

Do you want to continue?

No.

Let's find a place to rest.

Sure.

Let's go.

Let's invite Mi Lan and Dazhi

next time

for skiing.

Alright.

Daqian.

Previously,

I promised

we'd have a serious talk after I came back.

Daqian.

In this universe,

we can only be friends.

What do you mean?

In this universe?

Don't beat around the bush.

Previously, it was because

I'd forgotten

someone I've been loving for a long time.

I'm truly sorry.

I can't fall for someone else.

So, your memory has recovered?

And you realized that you still love her?

I...

To be frank, I've been confused

about my feelings for you. I...

Are you going to find her?

Perhaps when the time comes,

I'll leave.

Well, then.

Cheers to our friendship.

Cheers to our friendship.

I need to go home now.

I'll get going.

You're back, son.

Where's he?

In the bathroom.

He bought half of a sheep and made it into dumpling fillings.

Besides, he cooks sheep's trotters

in the kitchen now.

They are all your favorite.

I don't like them.

Ask him to take them back.

Today is his birthday.

He said he wanted to come home.

No, I mean he wanted to come home

to eat dumplings.

You're back, son.

Son, I know

you can't get past it.

- Mum. - But...

Sit.

I'll take off my jacket. It's hot.

I think

you can't cook the sheep's trotters.

That's why I cooked it for you.

Give it to me.

It's fine. I'll put it here.

I'll go back to the restaurant then.

Have a sit.

Someone has to finish the dumplings anyhow.

Sure.

Dad, what are you doing?

Are you going somewhere?

It's your mum's luggage.

Where's she going?

Shenzhen.

She wants to leave.

Mum.

Please don't go.

What has happened?

You can't leave the house even though you quarreled with him.

Mum, you have promised me, right?

This is a saving card.

Take it.

It includes your endowment insurance.

Keep it.

This is the only money that is left.

I'm incapable.

I can't leave more money for you.

Never give the money to anyone.

Not a single cent.

No matter who asks for it.

Alright?

What's going on, dad?

Mum.

Say something.

Why are you quiet?

Why do you stay silent now?

Just tell your daughter

what you've done.

No?

I'll tell her then.

Your dad

used to invest in stocks.

But now he goes to

something fancier.

He invests in futures

with all the money we have.

He invested 600,000 yuan

and lost all of them.

Then, he told me that we're broke now.

I was thinking to make money from that.

I didn't know I'd lose money by buying the futures.

I'll be careful next time.

Zheng Yingjun.

Didn't you promise me

that you'd operate the restaurant with me?

How could you believe him?

It's been years.

I've been suffering so much.

I've had enough of him.

I worked finger to bone

to sustain our family.

Let's not talk about the house affairs I dealt with

which are because of my bad luck and I deserve this.

What about the supermarket?

I work there.

Whenever there were promotions and discounts,

I'd get anything I could

shamelessly.

I took whatever free gifts.

Yet, I was just filling up a bottomless pit

with every single cent I made.

If he had a conscience,

he would never let my efforts go to waste

and keep taking money out

from the house, which I've shamelessly sustained.

I didn't expect that.

Mum.

Mum, please don't go.

- Mum. - Let me go.

How dare you broke my accordion!

Just leave however you want.

Please stop it.

What are you doing, dad?

Zheng Yingjun.

Why do you come out?

Stop following me.

Stop it.

It's chilly outside. Don't follow me.

I fear that you'll abandon us

and go to Shenzhen

as you're too upset.

Daqian.

I'll give you a piece of advice

from the experience of half my life.

Never believe in men.

Never believe in what they say.

You have to judge by his action instead.

Never believe

that he'll change for you.

That's impossible.

I only wish

you can cherish yourself, alright?

Don't follow in my steps

no matter what.

Regardless of whether you get divorced, married,

or you're living alone,

that's fine.

Just leading a happy life will do.

Understood?

Mum, I know dad has saddened you.

Go inside.

Please eat.

It's been years since I last had dumplings at home.

Your mum made the best dumplings

with cabbage and celery fillings.

I'll leave

the sheep trotter for you.

When the new year approaches,

I'll build a grill rack downstairs

so that you can have grilled sheep trotter.

I learnt this

when I worked at the restaurant.

I'm really good at this.

All these years, mum gave sheep trotters

to your creditors during Chinese New Year.

I'm sorry to make you suffer.

It's already passed.

This new year

is a new start.

When are you

leaving?

I have yet to decide.

Daqian needs someone to help out at her restaurant.

But Yingjun can't do heavy work.

I need to help them.

That's good.

At least you make a living with your skills.

Yes.

After venturing outside,

I know much

about cooking.

Coming.

It's you, Song. Come on in.

I went to the market

this morning.

I've got you

some fresh groceries.

I've washed

the trotters for you.

You don't have to go to the market and compete with others.

It's too crowded.

Thank you, Uncle Song.

Don't be so courteous.

Song, this is his father.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Tongying's colleague

and we live in the same neighborhood.

So I helped them with some groceries they might need

for the coming new year.

Thank you.

Then, I...

Do you mind joining us?

No, thanks.

I came to send them the groceries.

You've finally come back home.

You should eat with your family.

I'll get going.

Alright.

Get home safely.

When you were away,

Uncle Song treated mum very well.

I understood.

Uncle Song just takes care of her

without mentioning anything.

Only he concerns mum

over the years.

Junze.

I'm going to tell your mum

to get a divorce

some days later.

I can't cause her more trouble.

Son.

Go back home. It's nippy outside.

I'd like to take a walk myself.

Happy Birthday.

(Starry Sky Restaurant)

Why are you still here at this hour?

My parents fought again.

Don't they quarrel often?

It's different this time.

I think their marriage has come to an end.

I thought

I could change many things.

Eventually, I realized

that nothing has changed.

How could that be?

Look.

This is the old sofa

brought back by you and Lizi.

The new menu prepared by Uncle Yan.

And Zixi's drawing on the wall.

These are all changes and the result of your hard work

after you came back here.

But, there are many things

that couldn't be worked out no matter how hard I've tried.

Do you mean you and Lizi?

We...

We have made a clean break.

Previously,

I made a mistake.

Being friends

is the most comfortable relationship for us.

Get up if you're awake.

Go upstairs to sleep.

Eat something.

So that you will have something in your stomach.

Let's share this.

The accordion is broken?

Whatever.

I'm not playing it anymore.

It's good though.

I've given it some thought.

I'll stop supervising you from now on.

I think

it was me who forced you

from the get-go.

From now on,

you can do whatever you like.

You don't have to go to the restaurant.

You can go to the mahjong parlor as much as you want

and you don't have to look for a job.

Just continue investing in futures.

If you make a profit, spend the money yourself.

If not, it's fine.

The money is too less to lose anyway.

Keep on drinking if you like.

It's your body, after all.

Today, I came back to pack my luggage.

I'm going to stay at the restaurant.

Are you leaving?

Zheng Daqian,

are you going to abandon me,

aren't you?

Understandable.

No one would stay with me.

I won't blame you.

I'm to be blamed.

I, Zheng Yingjun

have let the two of you down.

Why are you saying such nonsense?

If you do feel

sorry for us,

you should put in your effort and do something

to make mum stay.

But

what can I do now?

What should I do?

These are the jobs I found

that are related to your previous job.

It's related to music.

Please cooperate with me

and go for the interview.

Is that okay?

Are they good?

Alright.

I'll cooperate with you.

Drink some tea, please.

Thank you.

Sir, this is my father's resume.

My father was

the lead accordionist in the Art Troupe

and conductor of the orchestra.

He has over twenty years of performing experience.

It's said that having a daughter is a blessing.

Daughters are the fathers' sweethearts.

How considerate of her.

Zheng.

I have no problem

with you joining us.

Wait.

Do you have restrictions

on age?

The more living experience you have, the better it is.

Since you're a real music person,

you'll definitely help us

to improve.

There's only one condition.

You have to take care of the customers' feelings

and empathize with them.

Why?

Do the performers on stage

need to interact with the audience?

Exactly.

Shout when you need to shout.

Cry together with others

when you need to cry.

Do I need to cry too?

Wait, what actually is the job about?

Please have this, Zheng.

(Jinxi) Our company

is the Joyful Melody Funeral Dirge Service Centre.

Are you kidding me?

Joyful Melody, my foot.

Dad.

Sir, I'm sorry.

Please give us a second.

Dad.

Zheng.

I think you're a great fit for us.

Calm down.

Listen to him first.

For what?

I'm telling you.

I'd rather watch the door

than cry at someone's wake.

Please don't say that.

They make a living with their effort though.

Zheng Daqian.

Did you do this on purpose?

Why would I?

The recruitment information

showed that it's Joyful Melody Band.

Besides, I think he's a nice person.

He treated you respectfully.

Respect?

I don't do this no matter what you say.

I will never do this.

Enough.

You promised to stop drinking, but you failed.

You promised to look for a job, but you failed.

And you promised to look after the restaurant, but you failed again.

What have you done all this time?

Indeed, I did nothing.

Your mum was being sarcastic to me,

and now you do the same.

Why?

Are you forcing me

to find a place to bury myself?

True, you should actually look for a place

and bury yourself.

Why do I have such a father like you?

♪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♪