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[Fireworks of My Heart]

[Adapted from the novel "A City, Waiting for You" by Jiuyuexi]

[Episode 28]

Hello.

Maybe I should drive you back home. I'll drop you off and then come back.

No need, it's convenient for me to drive back on my own.

Plus, if my mom sees that I didn't bring the car back,

she'll start asking questions. It'll be a hassle.

Don't miss me too much.

Miss you? Yeah, right.

But I will miss you.

All right, I have to go.

She has been glowing.

I'll miss you.

I'm getting goosebumps.

Zhai Miao.

Come here.

What is it?

Have I been cutting you too much slack?

Hold on, Yan. It's said that being in love makes people become better.

Why are you becoming irritable?

Let go, let go.

Let go of me.

You messed up my hair.

You're always running back home.

Have you finished your graduation thesis?

I saw that you finally had some time off to come home,

so I came back to see you.

We have a deep sibling bond, after all.

If you have something to say, just spit it out.

Actually, I just want to borrow your male perspective

to help me decide which of these two photos looks better.

Look at this one,

and this one.

Aren't they the same?

How can they be the same?

Take a closer look.

There are subtle differences in each photo.

See for yourself.

No difference, they look exactly the same.

It's the same person, isn't it?

You're such a typical inattentive guy.

If Xu Qin asked you, and you said the same thing,

she would have been furious with you.

Well, she never asked me.

She never asked you?

How is that possible?

Which girlfriend doesn't send photos to her boyfriend to look at?

Doesn't this show that she doesn't consider you as someone close?

Get out.

Why are you getting mad?

You're always doing these side jobs when you're supposed to focus on your study.

Do your parents know about this?

I was planning to tell them after making big money.

Making big money?

Do you think it's that easy?

Let me ask you,

even if it gets really popular and she goes solo,

what do you have?

We're classmates, it won't come to that.

Besides, the account belongs to me.

The account is yours, but the face is hers.

I can split the earnings with her.

But you're right,

I should find a time to sign a contract with her.

Yan, you know, I can earn 10,000 yuan a month now.

Aunt!

Yan, Yan, come here.

Sit down. Yan, I'll buy Xu Qin a purse.

I'll buy her a purse.

Now that's more like it.

You've grown up.

Yan, what is it?

Please, Yan.

Nothing, Aunt.

You're the best, Yan.

How is this?

Press harder.

Okay.

Enough, enough.

Here, here.

Door open. Please enter.

When your brother came back last week, you weren't here.

This week you're here, and your brother isn't.

Did you two plan this?

Maybe it's just a coincidence. It's the end of the year. Everyone is busy.

Have some more soup.

It has been a month since I last saw you. Why do I feel like you've lost weight again?

- Here. - Thanks, Dad.

It's been a while since you've seen your brother too, right?

I feel that something is bothering him.

You should ask him about it.

When I asked him, he wouldn't tell me anything.

With both of you gone, this house feels so empty.

You should both get married soon.

Once you have children, this house will be lively again.

That's true.

Dad, Mom,

I'm seeing someone.

How long has it been?

Not long.

Not even a month.

Break up with him then.

I've known him for over ten years.

He was my boyfriend back when I was in college in China,

Song Yan.

See, what did I tell you?

I thought of that when she didn't come home during this time.

Qin Qin,

your dad and I don't agree.

Qin Qin,

Song Yan was a troublemaker in school.

His parents also got involved with troubles a few years ago.

Why do you insist on getting involved with him?

What does his parents' troubles have to do with him?

He's also a victim.

He was just rebellious before, he's not a bad person.

Once a girl is in love, she can be blinded by it.

Your mom and I are worried you'd be deceived.

He didn't deceive me.

What is there for him to deceive?

Even if he didn't deceive you,

everything you have now, does he have them?

Your educational background, family background, and living conditions are not compatible.

There is a vast difference between you two.

The differences in values will eventually surface.

By then, various problems will continuously arise.

There aren't any problems between us,

except for your disapproval.

Qin Qin, just because there are no problems now doesn't mean there won't be any in the future.

Let me give you a simple example.

For instance...

For instance, you like French cuisine,

but he can only afford to take you to street food stalls.

Sure, you can eat at street food stalls with him every day if you want to.

But can he afford to take you for French cuisine every day?

He can't.

Because two meals at a French restaurant would cost him a month's salary.

Qin Qin, you two are living in completely different environments.

Your understanding of the difficulties and ease of life is completely different too.

Mom and Dad, I understand what you're trying to tell me.

I've been thinking about it these days.

I've made up my mind now.

I don't want to eat French food,

and I don't want to eat street food.

I just want to eat the food he cooks for me.

For the past ten years, I've been eating in restaurants every day. I'm tired of it.

Now I just want to marry him and start a family with him.

I want to enjoy the meals he makes for me, is that okay?

What kind of spell did this man cast on you?

You won't even listen to your parents anymore.

If your marriage is unhappy and your life isn't good,

we will feel guilty. We will feel we failed your biological parents, you know?

We didn't go through so much to raise you and shower you with love

just for you do dishes, laundry, and cleaning for someone else.

Mom and Dad,

I know you're worried about me, you care for me.

You don't trust him,

but I know what kind of person he is.

Can you trust me?

Qin Qin, to put it bluntly, in your relationship with Song Yan,

he is the one who will benefit the most.

How many years of hard work can he save by being with you?

Have you thought about that?

In our relationship, I'm the one benefiting the most.

I really like him.

A lot.

He makes me happy.

Can't I just want to be happy?

Yes. Mom said we can't have everything we want.

If being with him means losing some things,

if being with him means facing the problems you mentioned,

can I choose him?

Can I just want him?

I've always obeyed you.

Can't I have what I want just this time? Just this one time?

Qin Qin,

even if it means losing both of us and your brother,

you still want to choose him?

Is that what you want?

Mom, why does it have to be this way?

I'm not forcing you to marry someone in particular,

but at least find someone from a similar background, okay?

It can't be him.

It's not negotiable.

Try it if you dare.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

So, you're going to sever ties

with your family, with your parents, for this man?

Even if I'm driven out,

you will always be my parents.

I will never forget that you raised me.

I will come to visit you every week.

Even if

you don't want me to come in,

I will still come.

If you're upset,

then scold me.

If you don't even want to scold me,

don't want to speak to me,

I will still come.

I will do everything I can to be filial to you.

You think you can change my mind with pleading?

Dad, I'm sorry.

Besides this,

there is nothing more I can do.

Qin Qin,

you're so disobedient.

You broke my heart.

Looks like Qin Qin is determined to be with him this time.

Don't worry.

She will yield in the end.

I raised her.

I know

she's soft-hearted and filial like Yan Chen.

She won't sever ties with us.

It's just a temporary infatuation.

As time passes, once she sees the true colors of that family,

she'll learn her lesson and leave them.

She won't be able to adapt to such a stark contrast in lifestyles.

She will come home soon.

Why did she have to fall for Song Zhi Yong's son of all people?

Meng, this time you have to stand firm on my side.

You can't play the good guy anymore.

What's going on with Miao Miao?

She has been in her room since she came home.

What is she doing?

She's probably writing her thesis.

Yan, I want to talk to you about something.

I want to talk to you about you and Qin.

Of course, your uncle and I have no problem with you being together.

Aunt, if you have a problem with it, you can just tell me.

I just wanted to say,

you see, so many things have happened between our family and her family.

Qin may not know, but we know.

All those incidents and grudges.

They ruined your father back then, and they ruined you too.

With such huge things between us, there's so much resentment, isn't there?

I'm just worried that...

Uncle,

Aunt,

if I told you I don't want to bring up about the past,

and I don't want to think about it, and I just want to cherish the present,

would you think I'm useless?

I had wanted to let her go,

but somehow I met her again,

and I kept running into her.

It was fine when I didn't see her, but once I saw her,

I couldn't hold myself back.

I'll just accept the fact that I'm useless.

Useless?

Our Song Yan is the greatest guy, right?

I mean, back then, you...

Say something!

Watch it! Watch it!

Yes, she's right.

How are you useless?

Fame and fortune are all empty in life.

Life would be meaningless if you live with someone you don't love.

Uncle, about what happened back then,

I'm sorry.

My child,

you have endured so much injustice.

You don't owe me any apologies.

Your aunt and I don't mind about anything else.

But look at those things

her family did in the past,

they won't approve of the two of you being together.

I'm just worried that Qin might not be able to withstand the pressure from her family.

And she will end up breaking your heart again.

I understand,

but you don't know her.

It's difficult for her to make decisions,

but once she makes up her mind, she won't give up.

Because she knows

that I will never

let go of her hand.

What are we having for dinner today?

We've been waiting for you.

Hello.

Where are you? I'll be right over.

I'm going out.

What's wrong?

What's going on?

You must be freezing.

- Today, you... - I don't want to talk about it.

Okay. We won't talk about it.

Song Yan,

I don't want to go back to that house.

Will you come and stay in my house then?

- What are these? - The keys to my house.

Two keys, one for the front door and one for my room.

I'm worried that when I return to the station for a week,

I won't be able to take care of you.

If I leave you the keys,

you'll have a place to stay.

I didn't expect our first official visit to be so rushed.

I know you don't like dealing with people.

If you feel uncomfortable or uneasy later,

please let me know.

This isn't my first time coming here.

Let's go home and have dinner.

Yan, Qin, hurry up. We're waiting for you.

Come in, come in.

You must be hungry.

You must be hungry.

Uncle, Aunt.

Was it cold outside?

Zhai Miao, pour Qin a glass of warm water.

Got it.

You haven't had dinner?

We were going to have it, then Yan got your call and left.

My dad said to wait for you to eat together. My mom even made two more dishes.

You talk too much.

She's telling the truth.

Song Yan suddenly called and said you're coming for dinner.

We didn't prepare much.

Next time... Next time, I'll make more delicious food for you.

It's already plentiful. These are all my favorite dishes.

Really? That's great!

- Wash your hands for dinner. - Yes, let's have dinner.

Turn it left.

What are you doing?

Aunt was worried that you'd use cold water to wash your hands.

Turn left for hot water, and right for cold water.

I'm not dumb.

Right.

Make yourself at home.

Uncle and Aunt are so hospitable, I feel a bit embarrassed.

You'll get used to it.

Let's go.

Mom.

This dish is too bland.

Which dish? This one? Let me try it.

It's not bland. It's just right.

You have a strong taste.

It's just right for me. Eating too salty is not healthy.

Qin, if you don't like the taste, you can tell me.

Aunt, the food you made is all delicious.

You hear that?

Uncle, Aunt, Xu Qin is moving in with us.

We're getting married.

That's wonderful news!

Qin, remember, this is your home now.

Yes, please feel at home.

We're all family now.

You two really are in a honeymoon phase.

Yan, at your age, are you in an intense romantic phase now?

By the way,

you should take Xu Qin out to buy some furniture this weekend.

Yes, yes, it's about time to replace the furniture in your room.

Replace them.

Qin, I'll help you with the move.

It's only right for you to help out.

By the way, Qin,

are you staying here tonight?

Why are you asking so many questions?

I wasn't asking you.

Qin, if you think Yan's room is too small for both of you,

I can go back to the dormitory tonight, and you can stay in my room.

Oh, and I have a lot of pajamas. If you don't mind, you can wear them.

I have many of them.

Sorry, I talked too much.

I just say whatever comes to my mind.

Let's just eat. Eat up.

Have some more, Qin.

Aunt is unbelievable.

She even prepared two blankets. Isn't it unnecessary?

What are you doing?

This is actually good.

Let's listen to Aunt.

Fine. Let's listen to Aunt.

Here, here.

- I'll put it here. - Yes, here.

Just put it here.

Yes, put it there. Good.

Yes, good.

Good job, guys.

- No problem. - Thank you.

You guys have such a great attitude.

What are you doing so late at night?

Honey, come here.

I asked an acquaintance to pick some good woods for me.

I'm making a dressing table for Qin Qin tomorrow.

Why don't you let them buy one themselves?

What if she doesn't like it but can't bring herself to turn you down?

How could she...

How could she not like it?

Look, I designed it in a youthful style.

Look at these compartments,

they are much more intricate than those in the market.

You don't say. It's actually quite nice.

No worries. If she doesn't like it, I'll take it.

If she likes it, I'll still make one for you too, all right?

- The things in our room are all old. - Should we replace them?

- We'll replace them all. - Yes.

How's the soundproofing in this house?

Keep it down!

Zhai Miao can hear us.

What's wrong?

I've got an itch on my back. Give me a scratch.

Here?

No. A little lower.

Lower.

To the left.

Where is it?

My heart is itching.

Does it still itch now?

Does it?

Does it?

I'm itching for real now.

I'll give you a hand.

I'm almost done.

Help me pull up my sleeves.

Qin Qin, look at how skinny you've become.

Is it because you're too busy at the hospital and don't have time to eat properly?

From now on, I'll make sure you're well-fed.

Then you're in trouble.

Be careful, she might fatten you up like a pig.

Have I turned you into a pig?

- That's right. - Have an egg.

It's fine, Aunt. I just had one.

Have one more.

- I'll take it. - Okay.

Yan, you need to eat more too. Your work is too exhausting.

It really is.

Millet porridge, brown eggs,

and buns.

I need to eat more too.

You do need to eat more.

You'll need the energy to help Qin Qin move.

Listen, don't let Qin Qin carry heavy or touch sharp stuff.

Her hands are the hands of a surgeon.

Did you hear what your mom said?

Don't worry. I won't slack off.

My hands won't be using a surgical knife.

Even if they're broken, it's not a big deal.

Don't say that.

Dad, you saw that? Mom hit me again.

Mom has a point.

Qin's hands really are more valuable than yours.

You need to help her more.

No need to change into slippers.

Okay.

Qin, your place is so big.

Put all the seasoning into the box.

I don't want to waste them.

I'll take care of it. Don't worry.

Yan, how much is this house worth?

But it's okay. Your place isn't bad either.

It's small, but cozy.

Once it's renovated, it'll be better than this place.

Why's my mom calling again?

Hello, mom.

Qin, my mom wants to know what you want to eat.

Fish.

Fish.

What else?

Beef, broccoli.

Beef and broccoli.

Qin, you have such a nice house.

Do you feel reluctant to move out?

Not really.

I'm usually busy with work. I spend very little time at home.

This is just a place to live, after all.

I just thought that a place you live in should have some memories,

so I was worried you would feel reluctant to leave.

I don't have many memories here.

It's just the same routine every day, coming back from the hospital,

showering and going to bed.

I don't know my neighbors well, and few people visit.

It's just a house.

Really?

If someone asked me to move out of that small run-down house,

I might feel a bit reluctant.

A house feels different from a home.

By the way, Qin, aren't you taking these things with you?

These

are all given to me by my mother.

I rarely have the opportunity to carry them.

This is such a big house,

and you're only taking these few things?

These are the only things that belong to me.

Xu Qin, don't be sad.

Our family will treat you well.

Look, I used to be the person who disliked you the most in our family,

but now I'm saying this.

You can rest assured.

Oh, and these bags that you didn't take with you,

when I make money, I'll buy them for you.

And my brother, he will buy them for you too.

Although he doesn't say it often,

he actually cares about you a lot.

He's willing to do anything for you.

Really. Trust me.

Let me help you.

Do you like it?

It's just okay.

What about you?

It's too hard.

Let's try another one.

I like this.

We'll get this.

- Hi. - Hi.

See anything you like?

This one.

You have a good eye, sir. The bed is exceptionally comfortable.

My boss picked it.

When can you deliver it?

Two weeks later.

Can you expedite it?

We arrange shipments from the warehouse, and logistics takes time.

We can't expedite it.

Then let's just wait.

How can we wait? Are we going to sleep on the floor every day?

How about I move it myself?

I need it urgently.

Move it yourself?

- Captain. - Captain.

- Yan. - Yan.

What are we moving?

A special mission.

Let's go.

We're moving a bed?

There's a woman on that bed. Are we moving her too?

- We're outside. - Dr. Xu?

Captain, what is Dr. Xu doing here? She's buying a bed with you?

Maybe you should go back and get some brain food.

Are you stupid? You can't tell?

Pi Pi, they're in a relationship.

- That's right. - What? Yan has got a girlfriend now?

Why else would he get a double bed?

Sorry to trouble you with this during your break.

Thank you for coming to help.

Hi, Mrs. Song.

Is that the best you can do?

Hi, Mrs. Song!

Hi, thank you for your help.

All right, guys. Let's get moving.

Let's move the bed.

Let's go.

Be gentle. Don't break it.

Slow down.

- Watch your head. - Got it.

Here.

Easy there, Pi Pi.

Careful.

- Put it here first. - Careful.

Put it here first.

Take down the old one first and move this in.

Okay. Let's go up and move the bed out.

Prepare some fruits for them.

Come.

Sit down and take a break.

You'll watch, and I'll work.

Good girl.

Song Yan,

you're spoiling me.

Are you happy then?

I used to do all kinds of chores in the army.

I'm used to it.

Do you dare to add your name on my household registration booklet?

I, Song Yan, promise that I will only dote on you for the rest of my life.

You!

So, you really meant what you said.

You really meant it back then.

You're returning to the station.

I'm going now.

Xu Qin,

living here,

you don't have to deliberately please Uncle and Aunt.

You're not a talker. They've known that since you were young.

They won't mind.

Just interact with them like you used to.

I got it.

Just go.

I'm sorry

you have to live here.

You have nothing to be sorry about.

I'm fine with anywhere.

All right now.

Go.

I'm leaving.

Go.

Bye bye.

Bye bye.

Go inside.