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[Road Home]

[Episode 9]

Are you busy?

I'm on leave today.

Is Qin Xiaonan okay?

He said

he misses you.

Great. Let me tell you.

Fishing there is...

Chen. Do you want to go fishing?

Let's go together.

No.

Okay, let's go.

That place...

Wait.

What?

Do you want to go fishing?

Yes.

But

I'm okay if I don't.

Go ahead then.

It's Chinese New Year.

It's rare to be on holiday.

Not at all.

I've been on winter vacation for a long time.

Just do as I say.

Boys should exercise more.

Come on.

Bring him to have a nice dinner after fishing.

No problem.

Leave him to us.

Come back later.

Okay.

Let's go.

Chen.

You've been standing here for half an hour.

Aren't you cold?

I'm here.

Drive in.

Let me take a look at your car.

Come out.

I'll drive.

[Lu Zheng Automobile Repair]

Miss.

Have you gotten your car fixed?

Yes, it's fixed. Thank you.

It's driving a little crooked.

The noise is strong too.

Soda water.

Later, I'll check

your tire pressure

and wheel alignment

before checking the tires.

Did it shake very badly

when you warmed up the car this morning?

Not too bad.

What do you mean?

Didn't you drive this car?

I don't usually drive.

I go on business trips very often.

Is there a problem?

There's a problem with the valve train.

Just drive on the expressway more often

and it'll sort itself out.

You're quite good at lying.

What did I lie to you about?

Last year, someone fooled me

into aligning my tires.

Did they mess up?

It's not that they fooled you.

It's because of your technique.

Alright.

I'll leave it to you.

Where's Qin Xiaonan?

He went fishing.

Didn't he say he missed me?

He still went fishing.

He's just a kid.

He doesn't remember the things he says.

When will he be back?

I brought him

a lot of delicious food.

I don't know.

He should be back quite late.

What is this?

Ring spanner.

What about that one?

That one.

Socket wrench.

What is it for?

It turns

the bolts

on tires.

Go in.

Don't we need to check the car?

We'll do it in the afternoon.

It's too cold in the garage.

It's warm inside.

Okay.

[Finance Room]

Hello?

Your son brought a girl

to the garage.

It's messy because of the kid.

I tried tidying up.

It used to be even messier.

I remember the first time

I came here,

there was a pile of test papers here.

I still get scared when I hear the words

"test paper."

I did too many of them in high school.

Can you understand it?

Of course.

It's such a simple question.

I remember that in our time,

the math papers

were carved and printed

by the teachers themselves.

Every time I finished one,

my hand would have blue smudges on it.

I couldn't even wash them off.

Really?

I bought my test papers

at the school gate.

Our teacher was thrifty.

He carved it all himself.

I remember

my math teacher

was already 60

when he taught me.

I wonder how he's doing now.

Is he doing well?

The first time I saw you

at the gas station,

I didn't dare to approach you.

You still look the same,

but you've suddenly grown up.

The door is open.

Lu—

I...

I came back in a hurry

to see Aunt Gui Xiao.

It's not enough just to have fish.

We need vegetables.

Yes.

Let's go grocery shopping.

Okay.

Hello, are you looking for Lu Chen?

You are?

I'm his classmate.

His ex-classmate.

Auntie, who are you?

I’m Lu Chen’s mother.

Hello, Auntie.

Where is Lu Chen?

He went out to buy groceries.

He'll be back soon.

He left you here alone

to go grocery shopping?

Have a seat.

I'll wait outside.

It's okay.

Sit down.

Why don't you sit down?

What's your name?

Gui Xiao.

"Gui" as in return, "Xiao" as in dawn.

Auntie, let me help you.

It's okay.

You are our guest.

Sit down.

Auntie, I’ll leave you alone.

I need to make a call.

Miss.

Are you cold?

I'm fine. I'm not cold.

Here.

Come side inside.

Will I be a bother?

I was hoping

someone would come talk to me.

Sit there. It's warm.

Do you want some tea?

No, thanks.

Did you meet Lu Chen through car repair?

No, we were classmates.

Middle school classmates.

Lu Chen, you're here?

You bought so many vegetables.

Do you have guests over?

Give me a big one.

Okay.

Give me half a catty

of prawns.

Prawns are expensive

these days.

It's going to be Chinese New Year soon.

It's expensive for me to get them too.

The price has gone up.

I have no choice.

-It’s okay, go ahead. -I'm not scamming you.

Okay.

Give me another one.

Pick the best one.

Auntie.

You're leaving?

You're leaving after changing his sheets?

He doesn't want me around.

If it's convenient for you,

come with him to have a meal

at my house.

Let that kid

come too.

I'll let him know when he comes back.

See you.

Take care.

Why did you come out?

Your mother came just now.

She seemed a little unhappy.

I was afraid I might say something wrong,

so I came out for a while.

Did she bully you?

No.

Your mother is nice.

She even asked Qin Xiaonan and me

to go eat at your house.

Are we going?

Do you want to go?

I bought so many things.

It's a waste if we don't eat them.

Go on in.

If I don't go,

shouldn't we explain it to her?

I think

she really wants you to go back.

It's okay.

I'll talk to her later.

Chen.

Someone is making trouble inside.

I can't handle it.

Wait here.

Don't touch the bag.

The water on it is dirty.

It's not clean.

You must give us an explanation.

Calm down.

Ask your boss to come out.

Wait here.

I'll go in and take a look.

What are you looking at?

Fix it!

Why did you buy two big fish?

Isn't there a small one too?

Uncle Lu said

he was scared you might want to eat a big fish

and we didn't have one.

Here.

Sir.

Can you

get us some warm water?

Okay. You go in first.

I'll get you some water.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'm happy that you came to chat with me.

Come here more often.

She will come often.

I'll get going then.

Go ahead.

Wash your hands.

Sister-in-law?

Hai Dong?

We've finally met.

Meng Xiaoshan told me about you.

Lu Chen told me about you.

But I didn't get to see you.

When did you get here?

In the morning,

around ten o’clock.

Lu Chen didn't tell me. He's hiding you from me.

If he'd told me,

I'd have come immediately.

Wait a minute.

There are some punks outside

causing trouble.

I'll go take a look.

I'll get rid of the water for you.

Okay.

Take this away too.

Okay.

You're not leaving tonight, right?

Stay for dinner.

I'm staying.

I'll sleep at Meng Xiaoshan's place tonight.

That's good.

The fish jumped out just now.

Qin Xiaonan and I got dirty

when we put it back in.

Let's go.

Let's go cook.

Is everything okay at the garage?

It's nothing.

Who do you think I am?

I got nervous and forgot.

Go

and do your workbook.

If we don't go,

shouldn't we tell your mother

in person?

There's no need.

I'll tell her myself.

How do you want to eat it?

What kind of fish is this?

Mandarin fish.

It's expensive.

How expensive can a fish be?

How do you want it?

I want squirrel fish.

You're still as picky as when you were young.

Don't you think it's troublesome?

Hai Dong.

Let's eat together when you're free.

Hai Dong.

Business has been booming lately.

Don't forget about us.

Go away.

Hurry up.

Don't do anything stupid again.

Hai Dong.

Buy a packet of cornstarch for me!

Okay.

[Fortune Garden]

What are you doing in front of my hotel?

You want to borrow money?

No, I'm buying cornstarch.

Who can make you run errands for them?

Chen. Who else could it be?

He's cooking?

Who is he hosting?

Your sister, Gui Xiao.

She's back?

Tell her that

I'll keep the door open for her tonight

at my parents' place.

Okay.

I'll go in first.

I'm so busy.

Here.

Check if it's too salty.

It's not.

It's really fresh.

Come on.

How did you do it?

It opened just like that?

Take it easy.

Don't hurt yourself.

I have a cousin

who's in a SWAT team.

She even trained to smash bricks

with her bare hands.

Do you know how to do it?

I've never trained for it.

I'm not good at that.

But I once

mentored a team member

who liked to do it.

He had a stack of them lined up.

I think he must have smashed

dozens of them in a row.

That's great.

Great.

We were waiting for you.

I've bought the stuff.

I've also prepared

alcohol and my sentimentality.

We're just waiting for your dish.

Let me have a good cry.

I'll go cook.

I saw his mother just now.

Lu Chen’s mom came?

It was most likely that aunt-in-law

from the finance office who asked her to come.

My mom told me that

when Lu Chen was three,

he was punished and scolded by his dad

during Chinese New Year.

It was just because Lu Chen

had said something wrong.

He stood beside the dining table

for a whole night.

Lu Chen’s mother wanted to see Lu Chen,

but his aunt-in-law didn't let her.

Lu Chen's father

favored sons over daughters.

He used to hit his sister whenever he got drunk.

In the end,

Lu Chen would deliberately provoke his father.

He saved his sister many times.

Now, he's finally grown up.

It wasn't easy.

By the way,

are you two ready to make up?

No.

We're just friends.

Just friends?

Take care.

I'll be happy

if you two are happy.

I've brought him back for you.

Make him drink more water.

Keep an eye on him tonight.

Don't worry.

Sister-in-law.

Get in.

Let's meet another day.

Gui Xiao?

I'm Hai Jianfeng.

Do you remember me?

Of course.

Wait.

I was in Dalian a couple of days ago,

when they talked about having a class reunion.

I thought it was a pity that I couldn't see you.

You...

Hai Jianfeng.

You're not allowed to have designs on Gui Xiao anymore.

She's Chen's wife now.

What are you talking about?

I was just excited

to see an old classmate.

Come on.

Let me tell you.

This brother of mine

fell in love with your wife

on the first day of secondary school.

You wouldn't even believe it.

Even now, he still has

a photo of Gui Xiao

by his bedside.

It's been there since graduation!

My brother is talking nonsense.

G- Gui Xiao.

You are Chen look good together.

It wasn't easy for you two.

Y- You look good together.

Hasn't everyone had a crush?

If Lu Chen hadn’t come back,

you might have stood a chance.

Brother, you...

Alright.

Let's stop talking.

Why did you drink so much?

Mom.

Let me introduce them to you, Gui Xiao.

This is my sister.

This is my mom.

We'll go in first.

-Okay. -Go back.

♫Easy come, easy go♫

Alright.

Where is the photo?

Let me see.

Chen.

My brother is drunk.

He was talking nonsense.

I put it away a long time ago.

I'll get it now.

I'll get it for you now.

W- Wait for me.

There's no need!

It's quite pretty.

I don't even have this photo.

Thank you for safekeeping it for me.

You're welcome.

We'll leave now.

Go back in.

I was so young back then.

How did he get your photo?

I don't know.

I remember the teacher

taking this photo.

Maybe he asked the teacher for it.

He's quite thoughtful.

If you hadn't come to Qining,

I wouldn't have come back.

The last time I went to Qining,

even if I hadn't lost my car,

I would have gone to find you.

I asked Huang Ting for your phone number

two years ago.

I can even recite it backwards.

Recite it for me.

I've forgotten now.

You forgot it once you saw me?

Call me before going to bed.

Bye.

I was worried that you'll sleep at the garage.

There are too many prying eyes there.

Come to think of it,

Lu Chen is quite sensible.

He really sent you here.

It's no different from when you dated

when you were young.

You still can't bear to part with him.

It's like you earn money

by taking one more look at him.

My parents are not home today.

It's just the two of us.

I saw his mother today.

She doesn’t look like Lu Chen at all.

I didn’t recognize her.

His parents are hard to get along with.

I can't be bothered to deal with them

even though I'm so sociable.

You

better not see them often.

Did you talk to him

after sending Hai Dong back?

No.

You've cleared all the obstacles.

Hurry up if you want to do something about it.

I'll take my time.

♫Hey, what day is it today?♫

♫Can I see you?♫

♫Let the heartbeat continue 110♫

♫It's so troublesome♫

♫You haven't got up yet♫

♫You didn't see my message♫

♫Did anyone tell you♫

♫I miss you very much♫

♫Love is in vogue♫

♫You still need to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

♫Even meteors stop♫

♫Love songs are popular♫

♫I'll sing for you♫

♫We need to cultivate our relationship♫

♫I believe you can do it♫

Hello.

I regret it.

I should have stayed with you a little longer.

♫Hey, what day is it today?♫

We haven't talked properly

since you came back.

♫Can I see you?♫

♫Let the heartbeat continue 110♫

You want to see me?

♫It's so troublesome♫

♫You haven't got up yet♫

♫You didn't see my message♫

I haven't left.

♫Did anyone tell you♫

♫I miss you very much♫

But Meng Xiaoshan is asleep now.

♫Love is in vogue♫

I can’t go out.

The dog is indoors today.

♫You still need to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

The guest room is on the other side on the second floor?

Yes.

♫Even meteors stop♫

I remember the plot behind this house

has been sold.

♫Love songs are popular♫

They're building a new house there,

right?

♫I'll sing for you♫

I don't know.

Meng Xiaoshan didn't tell me

about her neighbors.

♫We need to cultivate our relationship♫

What about it?

♫I believe you can do it♫

Hold on.

♫Love is in vogue♫

♫You still need to be quiet♫

♫Even the moon is awakened♫

♫Even meteors stop♫

♫Love songs are popular♫

Do you see it?

♫I'll sing for you♫

♫We need to cultivate our relationship♫

♫I believe you can do it♫

Yes.

Aren't you afraid of being seen?

What's wrong? Did you fall?

Someone is coming.

I'm leaving.

Sleep early.

Uncle Lu.

I thought you weren't coming back

to sleep tonight.

Where else could go?

Have you gotten used to it here?

Do you miss home?

I've been here for so long.

Why did you only ask me tonight?

Aunt Gui Xiao...

Uncle.

What do you want to ask?

Go to sleep.

What has Aunt Gui Xiao

been doing recently?

I didn't have time to ask.

Do you know about her job?

Is there anything wrong with her work?

Is it against the rules?

No.

I just want to know.

Just ask Aunt Gui Xiao.

It's 2 a.m.

How do I ask?

Ask her tomorrow.

I'm not sure.

I think she's an investor.

She has money and looks for projects everywhere.

She told her colleagues she was investing in...

in educational...

educational...

new energy?

I think so.

Go to sleep.

Your hand.

Get up.

You're going to be late.

Stop it.

I’m sleepy.

Lu Chen is here

to pick you up to go to school.

I want...

My flight is at twelve.

Let me sleep until eight.

Why would I lie to you?

Lu Chen brought breakfast.

Morning.

I bought it for you.

The auntie outside the school gate

opened her own store.

It tastes the same.

It's still hot.

Have you eaten?

I ate at the garage.

I didn't have time to eat on the way.

I'm going back to work soon.

There's a secret mission.

I won't be able to use my phone for a while.

The nature of my work is a bit different.

I become uncontactable at times

and cannot explain anything.

I'm telling you in advance

so you don't overthink this.

Well...

I'll be off now.

You're still here?

It was so busy

this time.

Let's talk properly

when you come back from your business trip.

About what?

Your job.

My job.

My family background.

The situation

after my transfer back.

My salary

and my personal assets.

When we were in school,

I didn't tell you much about these.

I want to make them clear this time.

You're thoughtful.

You should make them clear.

Of course,

if you

just want to date,

then it's not necessary.

There's no need to say.

It's good to retain

a bit of the mystery.

Go to work.

I'm going too after I eat.

Okay.

We'll talk about it later.

I’m leaving.

Does your dad know Lu Chen is back?

I don’t want to tell him.

[Hongrun Chenghua]

I thought

you would wait for me at the airport.

I saw that I still had some time,

so I came back to attend the weekly meeting.

You two. Tell me

about your recent projects.

Pass me the agenda.

You go first.

I'll tell you one by one.

Okay.

They insist that the shareholders

should have veto rights.

I told them

I can't promise them something like that,

and that the bosses on both sides

need to discuss this directly.

Make an appointment

for a teleconference with Mr. Wu.

After the secretary confirms it,

email the other party

and CC Mr. Wu and me.

Also, they think

the minimum of 13% of shares

is too low.

They're requesting a directly proportionate capital increase.

We have been dealing with this

for two weeks.

How about this?

Delete the clause on the contract

that precludes capital increase

and proceed with the negotiations.

Okay.

The bottom line I'm giving you

is that we can add a clause for capital increase

into the contract,

but it cannot stipulate any specific requirements.

For instance, terms like

"directly proportionate"

must not appear in the contract.

Remember.

We can only

reveal our bottom line

after at least three rounds of negotiation.

Okay.

Let me teach you.

Every time the negotiations reach a stalemate,

just say,

"I can't make this decision.

Let me ask my boss."

Then, answer them the next day.

If that doesn't work, tell them,

"My boss is very unaccommodating.

She's very difficult to talk to.

I'll try to persuade her again."

Yes.

Blame it all on me.

I am here

to act as your shield.

Don't worry.

I won't take it to heart

no matter how many bad things you say about me.

Dad.

I'm at the airport.

My dad is here.