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[Once and Forever]

[Episode 6]

Didn't you say you don't want to date?

It depends on who I meet.

When I meet someone who believes in love,

I feel like dating.

What about you?

Do you think you are someone

who believes in love?

Come on.

It's just because you don't like me, right?

Oh, I do like you.

I like the fact that

you don't care about love.

It's great.

Neither you nor I will get tired,

right?

Has Yang Cheng had many girlfriends before?

Don't you think

it's a bit late

to ask me this question now?

Well,

his longest relationship,

how long was it?

I don't remember.

The longest one

didn't exceed 3 months.

Three months?

Although I know that what I'm about to say

must make you feel uncomfortable,

I still advise you

to start counting down

from now on.

People like me and Yang Cheng...

We have never lacked anything since childhood.

We don't have those great ideals

of our ancestors.

Everyone treats us well.

And we always

get the best of everything.

So we are a group of people

with no desires.

I think Yang Cheng

has always been looking for

what he wants.

But he doesn't know

what he really wants.

So he tried

lots of things.

If he feels it's not right,

he immediately throws it away.

It's that simple for him.

So, what you're saying is,

he's like trying samples at a supermarket,

and I'm just one of those samples.

What I mean is,

don't have any illusions about him.

Being a sample is still not the worst thing,

but if you waste too much time on him,

and pass the expiration date,

that will be really unfortunate.

Get in.

Whose lipstick is this?

It's probably Xie Qiao's.

Xie Qiao never wears lipstick.

Really?

What are you doing tonight?

How about we go and eat

at Mama's Kitchen in Imperial City?

Why don't you invite Xie Qiao?

You used to talk about

having a girlfriend all the time,

and now you've been ignoring her for two days

without a word.

Did she report me to you so quickly?

If you're already feeling bored,

then let her go.

Okay?

She's different

from the girls around you.

She doesn't want anything from you.

She's not just playing with you.

I'm not playing either.

Okay, I'll listen to you.

I'll ask her out tonight.

Why are you ignoring me?

You ignored me first.

You didn't text me the day before yesterday or yesterday.

But you could have texted me.

I didn't want to.

What are you doing tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

I have an appointment with a friend tomorrow.

Can I ask you a question?

Go ahead.

How long do you plan on using me as a sample?

What do you mean?

Well, I heard that

You haven't had a relationship

with anyone for more than three months.

Should I be

prepared for that?

What did Wang Ying tell you?

Yang Cheng.

I just want to have

a normal relationship,

just like Qianxi and Xiaochuan.

We can go out for meals,

attend classes,

read books in the library,

and take a walk on the playground together.

We can have common friends,

hang out together,

and joke around while chatting.

But I don't want to be a sample,

bought by you if you like me

and discard if you don't.

So, are you saying that

because you're my girlfriend,

I have to ask for your permission

for everything I do, right?

I don't understand why you girls

are so eager

to possess someone.

Is it because

once you're in a relationship,

you can invade someone else's life

without permission?

You girls?

You're quite experienced.

I used to think you were simply innocent,

but I didn't expect you to be childish.

Check, please.

Here you go.

It's 636 yuan in total.

Can we split the bill?

I'll pay for my share.

Your share is 318 yuan.

He ordered the drinks.

He should paid 10 more yuan.

This is the money for my share.

This is not the way

I imagined love to be.

Love has become a visible

but unattainable candy.

Instead of imagining how sweet it could be,

it's better to console myself

that it may not be as delicious as anticipated.

Qiaoqiao.

Qin Chuan?

You are really back!

Why are you so strong?

You're really something.

How could you dare to take medication randomly?

Not only did you undergo gastric lavage,

but you also ended up with acute gastritis.

I had no other choice.

When she wanted to jump off the building,

I occupied the windowsill first;

when she wanted to cut her neck,

I found a knife

even sharper than hers;

when she wanted to take sleeping pills,

I took even more than she did.

If I hadn't tried so hard,

how could I have come back?

It seems

Chen Baojia really likes you.

Her love will lead to me having a shorter lifespan.

Are you really with Yang Cheng?

Are you sure you won't go back this time?

I really don't want to be a foreigner.

How are you going to tell your family then?

And what's your plan for the future?

I'll just hide it from them now.

At worst,

I'll go to Shanghai to find my sister.

So, won't it be just me left alone?

Just focus on

having a good relationship with Xiaoyang, okay?

Screw you!

[Observation Room Work System]

Qiaoqiao, wait for me.

I will definitely come back.

When I come back,

I won't leave again.

You didn't wait for me.

You still have time to see me?

I knew you are angry.

What is it? Go ahead.

Can you ask Xie Qiao to come down?

If I were to argue with her for a few days,

you would probably end our friendship.

Isn't Xie Qiao

with you?

She didn't go back to the dorm?

Good for you.

You stuffed everything into the suitcase.

It is so messy.

You...

No.

No.

I was in a hurry.

I packed the luggage

as soon as possible.

I was afraid that Chen Baojia

would cause some trouble again.

What is this?

Did you forget?

It's a foreign specialty.

I brought it specially for you.

It is probably melted.

Don't eat it.

It's okay.

Delicious.

By the way,

the battery should have some charge now.

Give it to me.

My phone has been out of battery all night.

Here.

Are you at school now?

Qiaoqiao, the lights are already off.

Why haven't you come back yet?

Xie Qiao, take care of yourself.

Is your phone bill overdue?

Why do you have so many text messages?

No.

Go downstairs.

Where are you? Reply immediately.

[Yang Cheng]

Hello?

Where are you?

Why did you just turn on your phone?

Where did you go last night?

Qin Chuan is back.

Did you stay together with him last night?

No.

It's his acute gastritis.

I sent him to the hospital for infusion.

Where are you now?

I just helped him arrange accommodations

at an off-campus guesthouse.

Wait for me. I'll pick you up.

Yang?

He is coming to pick me up.

It's weird.

I just don't like him,

can't stand him.

You just punched him as soon as you saw him.

What makes you qualified to dislike him?

Wasn't it because he was trying to kiss you?

Fine.

It's not easy for you

to finally have a relationship.

What do you mean?

I'm quite charming now,

and a lot of people are into me.

There are constant incoming calls.

Hello, are you here?

I'm going out now.

Open the door.

How could you come in?

Go get changed.

You didn't go back to the dorm all night.

You didn't even change your clothes.

What will your classmates think about you?

Take a seat.

All right.

Let's go.

We're leaving.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

They didn't even close the door.

How rude.

After having a boyfriend, she doesn't even want chocolate anymore.

I've been looking for you all morning.

I'm sorry.

Not bad. You still know that you should apologize,

instead of trying to be strong in everything.

Do you have enough living expenses?

Yes.

Then why didn't you pay the extra ten dollars to settle the bill?

I'll give it to you when I get back to school.

Come on.

I've never asked a girl

to spend money on me.

There are so many girls.

You're the only one who has split the bill with me.

Why is he back?

His name is Qin Chuan.

I know.

He's back to China.

What do you mean?

He just doesn't want to continue studying abroad

and wants to come back to develop in China.

He's not leaving?

He's not leaving.

Don't you hate him?

Yes.

Why do you keep asking about him?

Because of you.

[Room for Rent]

Hey, do you have a room for rent?

Are you sure you can live here?

This place is not as clean

as our tenement yard.

I'll just make do and live here.

It's the only place I can afford.

I don't even know

how I'm going to get next month's living expenses.

You can use

my scholarship first.

What about the future?

I'll look for a job.

At the very least, I have to support myself.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Let's see.

What are these things that you brought to me?

This?

I bought them for you to use as wallpaper.

Look.

Sailor Moon?

"I will destroy you on behalf of the moon!"

Enough. Stop it!

Get to work.

Here.

I've never done

so much work.

Today,

you have to treat us to a meal.

Forget it.

he's struggling to make ends meet.

I'll treat you guys.

I want to eat hot pot lamb.

Shame on you!

Xiaochuan,

just treat him with Boiled Pork Entrails.

Then I'll have a double portion of intestines.

Okay, let's go.

Let's go.

Hello?

Hello?

Let's have dinner together tonight.

I won't go out.

I already have a appointment

with Qin Chuan and Xiaochuan.

We are not going out.

I'm asking you to come to my house.

Didn't you say you wanted to meet

my friends?

See you at the West Gate at 5 p.m.

Hello?

It's okay.

Qiaoqiao, go ahead.

I'll just grab a casual meal with Chuan.

Okay, then.

Are your parents there?

Should I buy some

tea and fruit?

How could my parents

live here?

This is just a small house.

It's close to the school.

So I just live here.

Aren't you supposed to be happy

to be back in China?

Why do you look like

you have something on your mind?

Not only that.

My sorrow

could fill the Pacific Ocean.

Drink slowly.

You drank too little.

Come on. Cheers!

Why are you here?

I remember I didn't call you.

Is it because your girlfriend is here?

Ren Siyu,

it's kinda low when you act like this.

I took a look.

She looks like a middle school student.

When did your taste

lower so much?

You are well aware

of what I like

and dislike.

I hate troublesome things.

Especially those dramatic things.

Did someone leave?

I think so.

I came back late.

Just one step late,

it's all different.

What else can I do?

Forget it.

It's been so many years.

Actually, being friends is also good.

We can still be friends forever,

right?

I'm talking to you.

Yes.

What are you talking about?

Did you understand

what I meant?

No.

I only know that

I have to be with you

and also prepare for the exam.

Take your time.

After finishing these drinks, I'll take you home.

After finishing these drinks?

After finishing these drinks, I'll go to the hospital.

Drink less, you just had your stomach washed.

My dorm is going to be locked.

I'll get going.

What?

My dorm is going to be locked,

I'll get going!

Let me give you a ride.

No, thanks.

I'll take a taxi.

Bye.

Dorm?

The dorm is going to be locked?

Yang Cheng, your girlfriend is so funny.

You have to drink.

Drink up.

Cheers.

Step!

Please be happier than me.

♫My heart is invaded by despair♫

So my quit won't be in vain.

♫I dare not give shape to love♫

Chuan, Chuan!

♫But those distant scenes♫

♫Keep striking my soul♫

♫Only the wind goes down the mountain and crosses the river♫

♫Blowing the dust on the screen♫

♫Dissipating little by little♫

♫The Holy light flickering♫

♫Soaring♫

Yang Cheng took you home?

Have you reached that stage already?

Is that why you came to the pharmacy?

Are you crazy?

So why did you come to the pharmacy?

Didn't you come to the pharmacy

to buy...

[Levonorgestrel Dispersible Tablets]

... for mergency?

How is that possible?

What are you thinking?

I came to buy medicine for Qin Chuan.

Last night, he went to

drink with Xiaochuan.

He must have been cold, so he caught a cold.

He already took you home.

He already took you home.

But nothing happened?

What a pity.

What a pity?

Did he give you

the key to his house?

Why would he give me the key?

Wht a key can unlock

is not just a door.

If a man

is willing to open his door for you,

it means he has a sense of belonging.

You're holding the Nine of hearts.

Don't let such a good card

go to waste.

Okay, I got it.

Let's go.

Why are you giving me the key?

Take it.

I'm afraid that one day

if I lose my house keys,

I'll have to rely on you to help me open the door.

Besides,

when you're have time,

you can come over

to take care of my house.

It's such a shabby place.

It doesn't need to be taken care of.

There's no place

like home.

You scared me.

What wrong with you?

I caught a cold.

You deserve it.

It's all because you drank cold beer late at night.

Drink it.

It's bitter.

You have to drink it.

Besides, it's not bitter at all.

Hurry up.

My hand is here.

It's lukewarm now. Drink it.

It's lukewarm now.

Okay.

Lie down.

You didn't bring a cup?

Do I have to bring a cup?

Everyone has a cup.

I'm inexperienced.

My English listening and speaking skills

are really poor.

My middle school teachers

have accents.

They are not as good as you are.

I'm a little worried about CET-4.

I'll download Friends for you.

What do you think?

What?

The version with no subtitles.

I can finish downloading it overnight

at an internet cafe.

The English they used in Friends

is both everyday and idiomatic.

You can learn English

by watching Friends.

Really?

Yes.

That's how I passed the CET-4 and CET-6 exams.

It's okay.

How long will it take?

Are you busy?

I'm not.

But

speaking in such a low voice all the time,

aren't you tired?

How about this?

I'll go out with you for some fresh air.

Let's go.

I didn't expect

this to be your first time

coming to the library to study.

Yes.

I didn't expect it either.

How do you feel?

To be honest?

Very boring.

But everyone has to do this.

Maybe my lifestyle

is a little different from that of everyone else's.

Actually, when two people are together,

you don't have to find something in common.

For example, my mom loves watching plays

and insists on dragging my dad along.

My dad isn't really interested in them,

and he left early for something else.

Both of them were unhappy.

It was better not to see it.

So,

you can't force others

to like what you like.

Trying to make someone else be just like you

is a symptom of love compulsion.

It might be more comfortable

to accept different things.

But I don't think

your mom wanted to force your dad

to accept what she likes.

She may simply wanted to

share the things she finds enjoyable with him.

But I see.

Next time,

I won't ask you to come to study.

Everyone,

this semester is coming to an end.

Please

follow the holiday arrangements of your respective departments,

plan your return home in advance,

and stay safe during the holiday period.

Wishing

you all

a happy holiday.

I thought

I bought the ticket for tomorrow.

What time is it?

1:30.

The train departs at 2:40.

Oh no.

If I can't make it,

I will have to stay in Beijing

for the Spring Festival alone.

When you go out later,

don't take the bus.

Just take a taxi.

The fare for taking a taxi

is more expensive than my train ticket.

Going home is the most important thing.

Do you have your student ID?

My student ID?

Hurry up, look for it.

Are you finished packing?

Our driver is downstairs.

Let him give you a ride.

My Lady!

In my next life, I will repay your kindness

with unwavering loyalty!

Enough. Don't touch me!

Get lost!

I'm leaving.

Your bag.

Let's go.

[International/Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan (region) arrivals]

[Hong Kong]

Three groups of people have already come out,

but why haven't we seen her yet?

Mom,

What are you mumbling about?

No.

Didn't she say she had already landed?

Where is she?

She is coming from abroad,

so she needs to go through customs.

She must be taking her luggage.

-I'm sorry, I'm sorry. -Hold on.

What took you so long?

Grandma and the others have arrived.

Sister, this is Beijing.

It is currently the Spring Festival travel season.

There was traffic jam. What could I do?

Let me remind you.

Don't tell anyone

about me in Shanghai.

Don't worry.

It's the Spring Festival.

I don't want to trouble you.

However,

don't tell anyone

about me in Beijing.

Grandma!

Grandma!

Here!

Dad, mom.

I miss you so much.

Dad, mom!

Grandson.

I miss you so much.

You've lost weight.

Really?

Aren't you supposed to come out from here?

How did you come out from there?

Yes.

I should have come out from here.

but for some reason,

we were directed to go over there.

We were a bit worried

that we couldn't see you when we came out.

Do you know how long I've been waiting?

Yes, I told Qin Qian

to hurry up.

But she didn't listen.

She insisted on pulling me in that direction.

It's good that you're back.

Happy New Year, Granny Qin.

Happy New Year.

Wishing you good fortune in the Year of the Horse.

Good boy.

Wait for me.

You're dressed like firecrackers today.

Why are you so annoying?

Can you say something nice during the New Year?

You're dressed like a candle, OK?

You are like a cannon cracker.

Look.

Come on.

Grandma, we have grown up already.

We really can't accept your red packet anymore.

What are you talking about?

No matter how old you are,

you're still a child to me.

Thank you, Grandma.

Thank you, Grandma.

Take it.

-It's inappropriate. -Thank you, Grandma.

Chuan, hold on.

Why is there no yours?

Take mine.

I don't want it.

Every year,

Granny Qin's red packets

are the thickest.

So you're always the first one

to come and celebrate the New Year every year,

right?

Sister Qianqian, where is Yihui?

Hush.

He went to Singapore with Cao Xiang'er.

We made money this year.

We plan to open a branch next year.

That's amazing.

Can you give me red packets

next year?

You're such a little money-grubber.

Did you get infected by Qin Chuan?

Don't get me involved in everything.

I'm not a money-grubber.

Let's play poker.

Let's make a deal first.

I don't want her to be my partner.

She's bad at playing cards.

I don't want you to be my partner either.

Look at you.

Xiaochuan, let's play against each other.

You three have fun.

I have to go.

Where are you going?

Yeah.

We made dumplings at home.

You can leave after having some dumplings.

Okay, pack some for me.

Eat and take?

I'm leaving.

Have some dumplings!

There is dumpling soup!

Granny Qin said

the soup can help with digesting the food.

Hurry.

It's delicious.

What filling is this?

Pork and fennel.

You don't make this in your hometown?

No.

We have a lot of delicious food

for Chinese New Year.

Steamed pork,

homemade sausage,

Chicken with Taro,

Ginger Skin Duck,

Salt Roasted Fat,

Crispy Meat, Double Pepper Sauce,

and Tuotuo Meat.

These dishes can fill up the whole table.

Have you called your family?

I called them on New Year's Eve.

My parents are fine.

Before the New Year,

I gave all my money to Chuan to rent a house.

I'll find more work

in the Committee this year.

I'll buy you ticket

so that you can go home for the Spring Festival.

If my mom

gets better,

I will go back with you.

Look,

in a blink of an eye,

you are a young man now.

Chuan, your grandma told me

you've made great achievements abroad.

Your English is very fluent.

Not bad.

Have some fruit.

Stop working.

Chuan,

when you have time,

could you give Qiaoqiao

some English speaking practice?

Chuan, let me ask you.

No... no problem.

Chuan,

how do you say "Xiaopin"

in English?

One monkey on the tree.

One monkey on the ground.

How many monkeys in total?

Two monkeys together.

Learn from him.

Okay.

My goodness.

It feels like

going through a final exam

at your place.

If I didn't drag you out,

I think your grandma's hypertension

would flare up.

My English

is always poor.

And speaking English in front of your mother?

Are you still afraid of my mom?

Of course.

It's a trauma from childhood.

When I see your mom,

I always feel

I made a mistake.

By the way,

Didn't Yang

ask you out for the festival?

Uncle Wang Ying

took them to Phuket.

We haven't contacted for days.

Your grandma said

you guys will have dinner with us tonight.

The two of us

can't just stay here

and wait for dinner.

Why did you bring me here?

To see my godfather.

Is your godfather still alive?

Of course it is.

I came to worship it last year.

Of course it will live a long life.

See? It's right here.

Why is someone worshipping your godfather?

Is it became a demon?

Godfather.

We haven't seen each other for more than half a year.

You see, there are more wrinkles

on your face.

I'm here to wish you a happy New Year today.

Please bless

your godson, my boss.

I wish him all the best.

By the way,

help me pass on a message to him.

Tell him

that Long is missing him.

Long?

Boss!

Qiaoqiao!

[1998]

Long,

if Li Qiang bullies you again,

you must tell him loudly

that you have friends.

We will always be your friends.

We'll always be friends.

Can I call you boss in the future?

This is Long.

We used to play together in hutongs.

He is also the only little henchman of Qin Chuan

since he claimed to be the boss.

Okay, boss.

He used to be

a simple and honest boy.

Now he has become

-a simple and honest fatty. -Boss.

Qiaoqiao!

Come here!

Long! Long!

Boss, am I dreaming?

No, no, no.

If you are sincere, it will work.

Boss, I finally see you!

All right.

I'm not dead yet.

Why were you worshipping me?

Well,

after the demolition of the Denghua Hutong,

you went abroad suddenly.

I couldn't reach you guys.

Boss, I miss you so much!

It's fine.

It's okay.

Brother, after such a long time,

you still have such a strong sense of loyalty.

Don't worry.

I'll protect you from now on.

That's enough.

Can you two stop being so cheesy?

Wait.

Long, why are you here?

I...

I come back every year during the New Year

to wish my godfather a happy New Year.

So filial.

What are you doing now?

After I graduated from a technical school,

I came out to look for a job.

And then I worked as a kitchen assistant

in a restaurant for a year.

But those chefs

were quite bullying.

Later on, I just

started selling pancakes

with my parents.

Pancakes?

Where are you selling them?

Over there!

This one is for Qiaoqiao.

An egg.

No scallion, no coriander.

Boss, it's hot, watch out.

This is yours.

Double eggs.

You still remember

what we like to eat?

Of course.

During high school,

I helped you two buy pancakes for three years.

Of course I can't forget that.

Delicious.

It tastes better than before.

Of course.

Listen, boss.

If it weren't for the New Year,

there would be people lining up at my place every day.

Not bad.

No wonder

this is your ancestral skill.

Really.

It's much better

than what we have in our canteen.

Right?

This should be the quietest Valentine's Day

you've had since high school, right?

This is also the only Valentine's Day

for me where I didn't receive any chocolate

and it rained.

I'll be a good person this time

to prevent your adventurous life

from having regrets.

Thank you.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Have you eaten dumplings?

Valentine's Day?

I don't know this.

And I have never celebrated it before.

Here you are,

for never having celebrated Valentine's Day.

I embroidered it during the Spring Festival.

It's so beautiful.

Thank you.

But I didn't prepare a gift for you.

You should have told me earlier.

You can give it to me

on March 14th.

What day is that?

White Valentine's Day.

That day was specifically meant for reciprocation.

But I don't want anything you bought.

Just like me.

Make one for me.

Sure.

This is yours.

OK.

Long,

you have so many variations

in making pancakes.

What are these?

Boss,

Boss, I have crushed peanuts,

shredded pickled vegetables, and cabbage shreds here.

There are three types of chili.

chili oil, chili sauce

and Lao Gan Ma.

Besides crisp fritter,

it can also add sausages,

chicken cutlet, and fritter.

Various combinations

to meet all customers' demands.

Are you performing a comic dialogue?

OK.

Your pancakes are upgraded versions of the traditional pancake.

How much can you earn in a day?