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[Meet Yourself]

[Episode 22]

What are you thinking about?

I'm thinking about how there are so many stars.

They're dazzling.

When I was young, my grandma would tell me stories in summer.

I'd by lying in the yard.

My grandma had a fan in hand to keep me cool.

She told me the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl.

She said that a new star appears in the sky after a person dies.

I asked her which one was my grandpa.

She said it's the one blinking at me.

Your grandma is right.

I think people return to the galaxy after their deaths.

You believe in this too?

I'm an atheist.

I believe in science.

I believe that nothing will truly disappear.

Everything in this world has an energy of existence.

Energy doesn't vanish.

It can only be passed on endlessly.

So, becoming a star after death has a scientific basis.

Can we become an animal, a cloud, or a plant?

You'll become something you yearn to be.

What do you want to become?

My choice?

I'd like to turn into the wind.

The wind?

When I miss someone, I can gently waft over to them.

They can sense me.

If that's what you wish, you'll definitely turn into the wind.

That's because energy is produced even in thought.

That's magical!

Don't probe.

If you do, it'll become a scientific inquiry.

What about you?

What do you want to turn into?

I'd like to turn into rain.

Why?

But, I believe Chen Nanxing will definitely turn into a star.

When she was born,

her dad noticed that it was about daybreak.

The South Star was shining brightly in the distance.

So, he gave her the name of Nanxing.

The South Star?

We're in the Northern Hemisphere.

We can't see the South Star.

When it's dawn,

we might be able to see the Morning Star.

That's in the east.

We can't see the South Star?

Nope.

Her dad probably got it wrong,

but that's fine.

She'd turn into a star anyway.

There are so many stars twinkling.

I can't tell which one is my grandma,

or grandpa,

or Chen Nanxing.

No matter which ones they are, they're looking at you.

Can they see me?

Of course.

They all hope that you are happy

and living a good life.

I always think so

and assure myself,

but I have too many regrets,

too much I'm reluctant to let go of,

too much remorse,

and too many lingering attachments.

You know, we had a lot of time,

but we never traveled together.

She must've been in pain for a long time,

but I never expressed any concern for her.

I wasn't even by her side when she was dying.

She left this world alone.

Each time I had fun with you guys,

I'd feel upset the next second.

I just wish you guys could also be friends with her.

You guys would love her

because she's a wonderful girl.

Well, tell me about her.

What was she like?

She was very pure and bubbly person.

Each time she was around,

the weather didn't matter.

Be it sun, rain, snow, hail, or wind,

you'd feel that it was a great day.

Can there really be such a mystical person who makes every weather perfect?

She was my wonder woman.

I trust that.

She's not here, and you're so depressed at the thought of her.

However, you're delighted when you talk about her.

That's true.

Why?

That's because the utterance of her name

brings her to life.

When you stop talking about her,

she'll truly vanish from this world.

Unlike the countless strangers in this world,

I might not be acquaintances with Chen Nanxing,

but she exists.

Those random strangers

don't exist to me in a certain sense.

When you see me,

talk to others about me,

and think about me time and again,

I'll be with you.

♫ Do you ever feel alone ♫

♫ Standing in the road ♫

♫ Don't know where to go ♫

The fire is out.

Are you feeling cold?

A little.

All right.

I'll go get a blanket.

♫ But all of this reminds me to believe ♫

♫ No one stays or leaves ♫

♫ And all of this reminds me to receive ♫

♫ The life we can see ♫

Have some hot tea to warm up.

♫ The sun will rise and fall ♫

Get under the blanket too.

♫ It's just another day ♫

You drank so much water in the evening.

I bet you'll need to relieve yourself at night.

Nah.

I'm second best at holding my bladder among the hotel's receptionists.

Right, I forgot about that.

Let's compete.

What are we competing over?

Holding our bladders.

Can't we compete over something else?

Let's see who falls asleep first.

This isn't any better.

So, are you in or not?

Fine.

I'm in.

♫ Take a long way home ♫

♫ But all of this reminds me to believe ♫

♫ No one stays or leaves ♫

♫ And all of this reminds me to receive ♫

♫ The life we can see ♫

♫ The sun will rise and fall ♫

♫ It's just another day ♫

♫ But all of this reminds me to believe ♫

♫ No one stays or leaves ♫

♫ And all of this reminds me to receive ♫

♫ The life we can see ♫

♫ The sun will rise and fall ♫

♫ It's just another day ♫

Xinxin.

Didn't you sleep well yesterday?

I can chat with you on the road.

Sure.

Old Hu!

Take Chairman Xie's car later!

Here, take this.

Sure.

Xia Xia!

Stack them properly. The road back is bumpy.

Okay.

Is there space for two more bags?

Yes.

We can leave them in the back seat too.

Check one more time.

See if you left anything behind.

Nope, this is everything.

I'll get these delivered in the afternoon.

Don't worry.

I'll send you anything you forgot to take back.

I don't want to part with you guys!

We'll stay in touch.

Not again.

We've already had so many farewell meals.

Get going.

Come on.

Let's go.

Is this the only one?

Yes, just this one.

Okay.

Off you go.

How is it?

Does it taste good?

It's a little weird.

A strong seafood smell.

That's because I added fish mint.

Why did you add that?

Don't you locals like the taste of it?

We don't cook it this way.

[Damai: I boarded the plane. Don't worry.]

[Have a safe trip. Let me know when you land.]

Why are you upset?

Damai left.

Isn't it time for you to leave?

I'm not leaving.

You have to leave sooner or later.

That's not right now.

Next year?

Next year is still miles away.

I don't know, and I have no plans.

It seems far away,

but time flies.

What the heck is this taste?

I shouldn't have added fish mint.

I didn't want to be blunt.

Hongdou hasn't come over lately.

What's she busy with?

A female tenant is leaving,

so they've been having meals together.

Has she left.

Yes.

Well, invite her over for dinner tonight.

I'll make scallion pancake.

Did you hear me?

Yes, I heard you.

All done.

It smells great.

Text A'Yao.

Ask him when he'll be back for dinner.

Okay.

Granny,

he said Aunty Baoping wants him to stay for dinner.

He asked us not to wait for him.

Well, let's eat.

Calm down. Take your time to explain.

M-My dad is outrageous.

I already promised to leave the house four days a week.

I even wrote a guarantee.

He said he had a present for me.

I... I was pretty excited,

but it turned out like this!

What's wrong with Damai?

Her dad gave her a gift.

Hongdou, are you there?

Yes, I am.

I'm in the kitchen.

Turn on your camera.

Show us the gift from your dad.

Hold on.

It's so cute!

Why are you peeing again?

I'll mop it later.

How is it cute?

My dad said I have to walk it four days a week.

Four days!

It can pee in the toilet for the rest of the days.

But dogs should have walks daily!

I wouldn't have come back if I knew this would happen!

Your dad is impressive.

As expected of a teacher struggling with students daily.

Damai,

I can really understand how you feel.

Poor girl.

I have to end the call.

The floor needs to be mopped.

You should finish that bowl of plain noodles quickly or they'll clump together.

I can't guarantee its taste.

You've added lard oil.

How can it taste bad?

Has something been on your mind lately?

Nah.

Are you reluctant to leave?

A little,

but I can't keep spending my time so leisurely.

Right?

I have to return to an ordinary life and job.

What about you and Chairman Xie?

What about us?

You stargazed with him outside the tent when we went camping.

I saw everything.

Xinxin.

Didn't you sleep well yesterday?

I can chat with you on the road.

Sure.

Old Hu!

Take Chairman Xie's car later!

Xia Xia!

Stack them properly.

The road back is bumpy.

Okay.

Here, let me carry it.

Come on, Xia Xia.

So what?

What‘s with that answer?

A chance and a catalyst have appeared.

Something has started.

Don't you want to progress further?

How can I do that?

You can video call him.

That's just keeping in touch.

Our souls are only nourished through physical warmth and intimacy.

In a new environment,

it's easy to lower your guard

once you start to relax.

Someone can wander into your heart by accident.

But, I'm just a tourist.

I don't belong here.

He's already wandered in.

What can you do?

I don't know either.

I've never been in such a situation before.

I have no experience.

So, I'm trying to avoid him lately.

Hongdou,

do you feel happier meeting him

or avoiding him?

I'm happy to see him.

Have you ever had a crush on someone in school?

Yes.

I had a high school classmate who excelled at his studies.

We sat across the aisle from each other.

Would the sight of him make your day?

Even if he only said a word to you

or touched your textbook briefly,

you'd be over the moon.

Yes.

That's precisely it!

Use your imagination.

What's the difference between then and now?

You're happy to see him.

Stay happy.

Buddy, you have to leave someday.

Every moment of happiness counts.

Don't be hard on yourself or fight with your feelings.

You're still on holiday anyway.

That makes sense.

I have more experience in love than you do.

My words can be trusted.

I want to be Monkey King!

I want to be Monkey King!

You can only be Pigsy since you lost.

I don't care!

I want to be Monkey King!

Guobao,

can you be Monk Sha?

No!

I want to be Monkey King!

How can you guys bully Guobao again?

I asked you to get along.

No one bullied him.

He wants to be Monkey King.

Let him be that.

I'm Monkey King.

Aren't you Ultraman?

Why are you Monkey King now?

Ultraman isn't in Journey to the West.

Be quiet.

Let's discuss this.

Can we remove Pigsy from Journey to the West and let Ultraman join in?

No, we can't.

We have to take Pigsy with us.

Ultraman has to fight monsters in the city.

Okay, fine.

Guobao! Guobao!

Listen up!

You're in kindergarten now.

Does anyone else roll on the ground like you?

I want to be Monkey King!

Fine!

Jiabao is coming back this Sunday.

I'll let your sister pull you up.

Aren't you going to keep rolling about?

Come over here.

I'll take you to wash your face.

You guys, listen up.

You have to get along.

Don't stir trouble.

If you're roleplaying Journey to the West,

you have to take turns being Monk Tang, Monk Sha, Pigsy, and Monkey King.

Got it?

No way, I'm Monk Tang.

Why are you bent on being a monk?

Monk Tang has a noble dream.

So do I.

So, I'm Monk Tang.

Fine.

Xiao Hu Lu,

as long as you can add and subtract within ten,

you can be a nun, a monk, or whatever you like.

Okay?

All right,

let's wash your face.

Goodness, Guobao.

You're too old to be wailing in public.

Aren't you embarrassed?

A'Feng!

I'm here.

Where are they?

They went out to eat.

What are you eating?

Vegetable dumplings.

Brother A'Chang is already suffering from anemia.

What are you doing?

Do you also want to suffer from anemia?

I added eggs in them.

Eggs?

How many will you even bear to add?

I know you best.

These only contain vegetables.

Stop weaving this.

I brought you good food.

What delicacies did Xiao Xi send you this time?

These aren't from Xiao Xi.

I made this myself.

Yellow beef ribs.

Yellow beef?

Have a taste.

Try one.

Does it taste good?

You're a marvelous cook.

Finish everything.

Eat up.

Look at yourself.

You need to eat more meat.

Got it?

When Xie Qiang is released,

and he sees both of you gaunt from illnesses,

how would he feel?

How would he feel?

Eat up.

Finish everything!

Got it?

I'll eat the vegetable dumplings.

How is it?

Delicious.

Grains are the best.

I'm not eating that.

I won't.

Take one.

No!

You eat it.

I can eat this. It's tasty.

Okay, settle this payment first.

Okay.

Brother.

Hongdou is about to leave our cafe.

After some thought, I think it's best to recruit another worker.

Didn't I ask you to do that ages ago?

I wasn't aware of these service problems.

Hongdou has set new standards for us.

We should keep them.

Okay.

You can take charge of it.

I'll deal with it then.

Okay.

I'm off.

Bye-bye.

Bye.

Uncle.

Is the foal doing well?

Yes, it is.

Here you go.

I brought you some carrots.

Okay.

Why are you running so fast?

I'm asking you a question!

What are you doing?

That's none of your business!

Xiao Qin!

You!

Second Brother.

What's wrong?

Did you quarrel with your dad again?

I thought he stopped forcing you to learn embroidery.

He doesn't like Yang Zhinan.

Who's Yang Zhinan?

A staff member of a homestay in the town.

My boyfriend.

You're in a relationship?

Congratulations.

Why doesn't your dad like him?

He thinks the guy isn't dependable because he's much younger than me.

How old is he?

He's already 19 years old.

Five years younger than you?

So what?

It's nothing.

I just didn't know about this.

Come over here.

You know what,

he wooed me.

He was a frequent customer at my place,

but that raised my suspicions.

They have a convenience store right in front of the homestay.

So, I asked him if he had a crush on me.

He ran off in fright.

The next day,

he started to order takeouts for me.

The takeouts aren't the reason.

I'm not an easy catch.

He had to woo me for a long time before I agreed.

How long?

More than a week.

Actually, I wanted to start the relationship on the first day.

Am I supposed to wait until the next Double Third Festival to sing him a love confession?

Your dad is old.

It's hard for him to keep up with modern ideas.

Don't be mad at him.

I'm not.

He just doesn't seem pleased by anything I do.

Today, we went to harvest scallions.

He was worried about my mom,

so he made my mom stay at home.

I'm worried about him.

So, I closed the store to go with him.

He kept complaining that I'd only cause trouble.

He even said I've been a sloth with no ambitions since young.

Then, he started criticizing Yang Zhinan endlessly.

That's why I flared up!

You share your mom's temper.

Yes.

He has to spare a thought for me.

It's in my genes.

But, he said I'm an imp.

I never learn anything decent.

Even my boyfriend isn't any good.

What's a good boyfriend?

Isn't someone I like a good boyfriend?

You're right.

Right?

Uncle A'Yao,

your words are always pleasant to the ears.

Since you've finished chatting with me, get on with harvesting scallions.

There's no rush.

Let's chat.

Tell me about how you're doing.

Be frank with me.

Are you dating Xu Hongdou from the courtyard?

Not that again.

I told you, she's a tenant.

Her lease will end next month.

Is she really leaving?

I thought you're pretty fond of her.

I like her, too.

She's so fair.

Uncle A'Yao,

you're already so old.

Girls won't want you if you don't take the initiative.

Woo her.

Make her stay.

I bet you'll have to woo her for quite some time.

Leave once you're done talking.

Stop gabbling all that nonsense.

You're just like your dad.

Uncle A'Yao,

how could you say that?

How am I like my dad?

I'm showing concern for you!

I'm busy!

Get on with your own task.

Yang Zhinan is much better.

Yang Zhinan is the best in this world.

Hongdou likes eating chicken.

Invite her over.

Let's not.

She probably ate her dinner by now.

Try asking.

I won't.

Ask her.

I won't.

You can do it if you want to.

Hongdou!

Don't shout!

What's wrong with you?

Well, what's wrong with you?

Why are you pestering me to invite her over?

She's leaving soon.

Don't you know?

I know.

That's why I want her to join us for more meals.

I know what's on your mind.

Quash those thoughts.

What's on my mind?

Say it.

What's on my mind?

Say it!

Granny!

Xu Hongdou is a tourist.

You have to accept reality and give up on these fantasies.

Stop inviting her over for meals all the time.

She just feels bad to refuse.

You've never invited the other tenants over.

That's not nice.

Why are you staring at me?

Invite Hongdou over for dinner.

Do it yourself.

I'm eating out.

Where are you going this late?

A'Yao, I won't invite her.

I won't invite her, okay?

Here you go.

Your skewers are ready.

- Okay. - Thanks.

You're welcome.

What's wrong?

You've been sitting here silently.

What's wrong?

You were busy.

Who am I supposed to chat with?

Tell me the truth. Did the deal with the bookstore fall through?

Can't you be more positive about me?

I want to be optimistic,

but you're always sitting here

with a can of beer.

Your face would always be so gloomy.

I bet a deal didn't go well.

I'm not fated to own a big company in this life.

I can't bear the stress.

Every time I hear about your deals falling through,

I feel like I'm on a roller coaster.

It's just endlessly ups and downs.

Enough with the roller coaster.

This isn't about the bookstore.

It's something personal.

Something personal?

What personal problems can you have?

Did Xu Hongdou say something to you?

What would she say to me?

Well, you must've said something to her.

I didn't say a thing.

Well, talk to her!

It's pointless for you to drown your sorrows in alcohol here.

You have to tell her.

Talk to her.

What am I supposed to say?

Tell her whatever you wish to tell her.

I have nothing to say.

Stop that pretense before me.

I know you well enough.

You'd be candid if you had nothing to hide.

You've developed feelings for her,

so you're shifty-eyed and evasive when it comes to her.

See? So shady.

Keep your voice down.

The kids will hear you.

What do they know?

Don't worry.

I didn't want to expose your feelings,

but you two are pretty compatible and get along well.

Confess your feelings to her.

What should I do after that?

What do you mean?

Give up if she rejects you.

But, I think she has feelings for you.

Fine.

Let's assume she has feelings for me.

Then what?

Isn't that obvious?

You can be a couple.

How are we supposed to do that?

Why are you asking me about that?

You'll... be a couple.

I can't figure that out.

Are we supposed to have a long-distance relationship

with me here and her in Beijing?

Well, try to make her stay.

Why is making her stay your only solution?

Why can't I leave with her?

That's because... you can't possibly leave with her.

Are you going to leave everything behind

and leave with her?

That's impossible.

Since I can't leave with her,

how can I ask her to stay just for me？

Why do men take it for granted that women have to sacrifice and compromise for love?

Why do men only need to offer promises

that they will treat their partners well for life?

That's not what I think.

I just think love requires mutual understanding.

You already said that I can't leave with her. How can there be mutual understanding?

Fine, fine.

You're the one in love with her,

not me.

Well, what are your plans?

I don't know.

I'm frantic because I don't know.

I miss her when I'm away from her.

But, when I meet her,

I don't know what to say.

I just feel like I'm an idiot right now,

you know?

You're an utter idiot right now.

All right.

Drink up.

Jokes aside,

you're thinking too much.

You work your brain too much every day.

It's understandable that you ponder carefully over work,

but you're taking too much into consideration about love.

Don't you feel tired?

Here's what I think.

Don't bother about the future.

Just treat her well.

Do your best to be nice to her.

When she leaves,

she can still remember your kindness.

All right.

Muse over this yourself.

Mom, tell me a story.

I can't tell you a story today.

I'm working.

You haven't finished the book Uncle A'Yao gave to you, right?

Mom, I heard Uncle's secret today.

What secret?

Uncle likes Sister Hongdou.

That's not a secret.

Mom, he didn't tell you.

How did you know?

That's because I've been on that path before.

What path is that?

It's a long story.

Simply put,

I fell in love before.

So, I know how people behave when they're in love.

Are you talking about my dad?

Before I met your dad,

I fell in love with someone else once.

Who's that?

He was my deskmate in my third year of high school.

He was excellent at his studies.

His looks

were also very handsome.

He was slightly tan,

and he had a dimple on his right cheek when he smiled.

What are you telling your kid?

Mom!

Why are you eavesdropping?

I didn't.

Go to bed.

Okay, fine.

We'll go to bed.

Go to bed.

Mom, I want to read before sleeping.

Okay, read your book.

I'll fiddle with my phone for a while.

[Why are you sitting over there?]

[Why are you sitting over there?]

[Why are you sitting over there?]

[To enjoy the breeze and dry my hair. How about you?]

[I'm feeding the horses.]

♫ I've been alone ♫

♫ Into the unknown ♫

[Okay, go to bed early.]

[I can't sleep.]

♫ Could navigate through the dark ♫

♫ I'm searching for a meadow of mine ♫

[What's wrong?]

♫ Till you came in with the breeze ♫

♫ A feeling rushes over me ♫

[Too many thoughts on my mind.]

♫ I know it, I will be yours ♫

[Stop thinking so much.]

♫ But this one inside your heart ♫

♫ I'll give you the saddle of my heart ♫

[Okay.]

[Want to have split pea soup tomorrow?]

♫ Spills my heart into the field ♫

[Watch my hand gestures.]

♫ I know it, I will be yours ♫

♫ Would you ask for any horse ♫

♫ But this one inside your heart ♫

[Don't stay up late. I'll come get you tomorrow morning when I bring it back.]

♫ I'll give you the saddle of my heart ♫

♫ You ask me if ♫

♫ The wind could sing ♫

♫ We close our eyes to feel ♫

♫ And smile ♫

♫ Listen to the rain falling into the silent forest ♫

♫ Enjoy the mountainous landscape at sunset ♫

♫ The raindrops from the roof drip into my eyes quietly ♫

♫ The world is like a quiet island ♫

♫ The sky is turning bright without a sound ♫

♫ Waiting for the seabirds to call forth the ripples ♫

♫ Waiting for a ray of sunlight to shine across the lake into my heart ♫

♫ Set sail when it's windy ♫

♫ The reflection of clouds, the changing moon, and the starry sky ♫

♫ Disoriented footsteps will gradually be erased ♫

♫ The light and shadows of the seasons ♫

♫ I've seen the meteor that lights up the night sky ♫

♫ When the wind rises, the sky will be cloudless ♫

♫ The sky is turning bright without a sound ♫

♫ Waiting for the seabirds to call forth the ripples ♫

♫ Waiting for a ray of sunlight to shine across the lake into my heart ♫

♫ Set sail when it's windy ♫

♫ The reflection of clouds, the changing moon, and the starry sky ♫

♫ Disoriented footsteps will gradually be erased ♫

♫ The light and shadows of the seasons ♫

♫ I've seen the meteor that lights up the night sky ♫

♫ When the wind rises, the sky will be cloudless ♫

♫ I'll head to a windy place to meet you ♫

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