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[Fireworks of My Heart]

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

[Episode 30]

Excuse me.

Please enjoy.

Try it.

Mr. Meng?

Mr. Meng.

You should've told me you were coming.

This isn't right.

Our company happened to have a reception here. So I came to take a look.

I would've otherwise missed you.

It's not that I didn't greet you.

You're usually so busy.

I didn't think you'd be here today.

If I had known I'd be interrupting, I wouldn't have come.

Please don't say that. We're no strangers.

Who is this?

My friend's sister.

She studies in Yancheng University. I brought her here to eat.

That's why she looks so young.

Well, Mr. Meng, you are truly a busy man.

I've been trying to ask you out since last year, but it still hasn't happened.

When someone is watching like a hawk,

I have to put in extra effort in every matter.

I understand.

Since we had the opportunity to meet today,

allow me to take a few minutes of your time to get this deal over with.

Miss, I hope you don't mind.

What business deal do you have in mind, Mr. Liu?

An absolutely profitable business with many bonuses.

I've already gathered all the resources.

An MCN business incubator.

Platform, manufacturer, plastic surgery clinic, small loans company.

One line, from beginning to end.

See, young ladies these days all wish to become influencers.

We'll sign them up, set them on their way.

They can sell goods, and become a source of customers for the clinic.

Not to mention, be eligible for loans. A profitable line through and through.

What do you think?

Do you think this business idea

is profitable?

Probably.

Objectively speaking, it's quite profitable.

But subjectively,

it's opportunistic.

Miss, now that comment was uncalled for.

This is the reality.

If we don't do it, the matter still exists.

We are businessmen.

Why turn down opportunities to make money?

Mr. Liu.

You and I come from different upbringings.

If I were to do something like this, my old man would probably break my leg.

Upbringing?

Put this table's bill on me. No need to pay.

Mr. Meng has already paid the bill.

Enjoy.

Try the food.

You're actually a nice person.

Isn't that basic courtesy?

But for other businessmen, they don't even have basic courtesy.

What has that got to do with me?

Did you do all this

as a reminder to me?

You assumed wrong.

I'll take it as my own assumption, then.

I guess I'll live with this face for a while longer.

[Xu Qin: Yan Chen, come and get Dad and Mom's medication if you're free]

Something urgent came up. I have to go.

Go after you finish eating.

Sorry, it's very important.

Yan Chen.

You got here quickly.

I happened to be nearby.

These are Dad and Mom's medication. I attached the prescription.

Dad took your car for a maintenance check?

How have you been?

Pretty good.

Really?

Yes, really.

Okay.

Anyway,

you don't have your car. How do you get to work?

I take the subway.

Their house is far from the train station. How do you get there?

I've been learning to cycle.

You're riding a bike in this cold weather?

I wear gloves and wrap up. It's not that cold.

Is this the life he's giving you?

What's wrong with this kind of life?

If you need anything, and you don't dare to ask Mom and Dad,

you could tell me.

I won't tell them.

I know.

Don't worry, Yan Chen. You should go.

I have to go too.

Remind Dad and Mom to take their medication.

Mom.

You're back.

This is the medication Qin Qin got for you and Dad.

She wrote the prescription down inside.

I'll be upstairs.

Mom.

Qin Qin is grown adult.

She wants to live her own life.

Just let her be.

The family indulged her too much.

She's too willful.

She can be stubborn on other matters.

I can let her do as she wants.

But on this matter, there's no way.

Mom.

Why must you be like this?

Last time, she was young. You could still stop her.

But now she's grown up. She's become independent.

She has her own way of thinking. Why do you keep controlling her?

Son.

Are you talking about her, or yourself?

I don't have any qualms.

When little children

can't get what they want, they throw tantrums.

When they get it, they quickly get bored of it.

What kind of a family are we talking about?

I will never allow it.

Very soon, she'll realize what kind of a person he is.

She'll come back to this home soon enough.

I can wait.

You guys should listen to your parents.

After all, we've experienced more than you.

We have a clearer overview of things.

I'll be upstairs.

Hello, Mom.

Come home. We'll go shopping later.

Then stay for dinner at home.

I'll be back later.

[I can't spend the weekend with you]

Hello?

Hello, Yan. Are you busy?

- What's up? - Nothing much.

I just pity you.

You got a girlfriend but became lonelier.

Sis-in-law should be off this weekend. Why isn't she at home?

She went back to her parents'.

Her parents would never agree.

What can she do? They're her parents.

Why couldn't she go back tomorrow?

You two only meet once a week.

Today is your one off day.

You have to go back to the station tomorrow.

If you don't make use of the time you have now, you'll have to wait another week.

You barely got to be lovey-dovey, and now you're apart.

Don't tell me you two had a fight.

We didn't.

Then she must be bored of you and wants to dump you.

Enough nonsense from you.

I bet you're feeling anxious.

You talk too much.

Is it because you're too free?

Where are you? Come back and work.

I'll be back soon.

You sure like to order me around.

I shouldn't called to check on you.

Mrs. Meng, Ms. Meng, welcome.

Please follow me.

This way.

Our shop received the latest collection last week.

We saved it just for you.

Many customers found out and wanted to buy.

But our manager said to show it to you first.

Hope it's to your liking.

They're the latest styles.

See anything you like? I'll get a model to show it off.

- Anymore? - Yes. Please wait.

- Change them. - Okay.

Please wait.

Yan, where's my donut?

Thanks, Yan.

Anyway, who's that bag for?

- For you... - Thank you!

Your sis-in-law.

You're such a traitor.

If I can't meet her before I go back to the station today,

help me pass this to her.

A box of donuts. You made it seem like gold.

What? Are you going to reward me for helping you out so much?

Little girls don't need lipstick.

Okay. I see you've changed since getting a girlfriend.

She's all you think about. Am I some forgettable stray?

Well? Do you need me to help you choose?

Us girls know our own kind well.

Forget it.

Excuse me.

Looking to buy lipsticks?

I want all of them.

Sure.

Yan.

So you really think nothing of me.

How could you do this to me?

I want one too.

Where do I pay?

Hey! Stop right there!

Mrs. Meng, you have such excellent taste.

We will personally deliver your purchased items to you tomorrow.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Thanks for your patronage. Take care.

You want to do as you wish? Want to test my patience?

I can do the same to you.

I told you, I will not agree.

That means I will never agree.

Hello, Mdm. Fu.

Han Yan.

This must be Qin Qin.

Mr. Chen has gone to pick up your brother.

Today, Han Yan will take us home.

Let's get in the car.

Let's go.

Sis-in-law!

Sis-in-law, what are you doing here?

What did you call her?

She's my brother's girlfriend.

So she's my sister-in-law.

Qin Qin doesn't have a boyfriend.

I have a boyfriend.

He's standing right there.

She's just being willful.

The family said no.

So they broke up.

Xu Qin, is she your mother?

Is what she said true?

Did you two really break up because of a little willfulness?

On that snowy day,

there was so much I didn't get to tell you.

I'm sorry.

For only saying it now.

Song Yan.

I will love you.

I will do my best

to love you like this moment tomorrow, the day after,

and the rest of my life.

This time,

I won't let you down.

I know.

Hello, ma'am.

Ma'am, this is sudden.

I will pay you a visit another time.

Qin Qin.

Mom.

I have to go to work tomorrow.

It's already late.

I don't think I'll go home with you.

Xu Qin, that was so cool.

I've changed my mind about you.

Sorry about that.

That was hard for you.

Next time you go home, I'll go with you.

I will go with you

every time you go home.

I'm sorry.

Missed me?

Yes.

All the time.

I thought I wouldn't be able to see you before I went back to the station.

Me too.

Thankfully.

Thankfully.

I'm carrying the donuts and lipsticks that don't belong to me.

Can't you see an extra wheel here?

Hello.

Hello.

You're up.

Why didn't you wake me up?

I wanted to let you sleep more.

You must be tired.

Not too bad.

Maybe because it's a little cold.

Is it warm at home?

Are you off this weekend?

Just one day.

But I have to be on call.

Okay.

Miss me?

I miss you just like how you miss me.

Well, I really do miss you.

Make way! Over here!

Over here. Clear the way!

Clear the way!

This way!

Go, go!

Go, go!

Comrades.

Over here, quick!

What's the situation?

The place caught fire. There's expensive planks inside.

They all caught fire. The fire is raging!

Anyone trapped inside?

They've all gone.

Please, guys. Do something.

Yang Chi, establish water routes.

Prepare two water guns to control the fire.

Okay.

- Jiang Yi. - Mr. Jiang.

Go to the second floor and check the condition.

Okay.

Assault Team, with me to the second floor.

Yes, sir.

Make sure the fire is put out properly.

Sweep the second floor. Check for the source of fire.

Water to the second floor!

Mr. Jiang!

Mr. Jiang!

Mr. Jiang!

Mr. Jiang!

Sir.

Second floor, what's happened?

Attackers, report your status. Is everything safe?

Calling second floor!

Update. We found the source on the second floor.

We are trying to keep it under control.

Jiang Yu.

- Jiang Yu! - Sir!

Wake up, Jiang Yu!

Wake up.

Jiang Yu! Wake up!

Are you all right?

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

I'm okay.

There are combustibles upstairs.

Combust...

- Make room. - Mr. Jiang.

Let me remove your breathing apparatus.

- Your arm. - Stretcher over here!

Pull me up.

- Help me get up. - I got you.

Help me up.

What exactly do you have in here?

Just some paint.

And...

- And... - And what?

Speak up!

Sodium chlorite.

One of the firefighters almost died because of you.

He almost died in your hands, you know that?

Didn't you say there were only planks?

No, hang on.

Don't get worked up.

I only received this batch of goods today. I haven't even processed the inventory.

Look, the fire on this side is already under control.

Could you perhaps not make this matter bigger than necessary?

I mean, be more gracious.

See, I'm old friends with Chief Xiao of the detachment.

You cannot run from legal responsibility.

Wang Han Xiang.

Take care of the fire!

Keep attacking!

Sir, are you all right?

I'm fine.

Feeling scared?

Don't you guys feel scared after being so close

to death?

Do you?

Anyway, what happened today really scared me.

What if one day,

one little mistake,

or a little doubt...

Aren't we supposed to get rid of the "ifs"?

Training.

Experience.

Rescue plan.

We've done everything we could.

Do everything you can, and you won't fear the "if".

I know what our responsibility and duty are.

But I'm still scared that one day,

we could...

Who isn't afraid of dying?

It's just that every person has something more important than death.

My former squad leader once said,

we are the city's guts.

If we got scared,

then the city's heart would shake.

I chose this way to be needed by the city.

So I can't turn back.

You protect others.

And others protect you.

My dear instructor.

We are never fighting alone.

Just say what you're so upset about.

My wife died getting treated in this hospital.

- My daughter-in-law. - Make the call.

- Morning, Dr. Xu. - Morning.

Morning, Dr. Xu.

What's going on outside?

Yesterday, Dr. Yang tried to save a patient, but failed.

It wasn't Dr. Yang's fault.

So the family members are questioning?

They can ask for an inquiry with the complaint board.

If only they were as reasonable as you are.

Judging from their antics,

they'd probably refuse to budge from the hospital.

Let them.

The worst thing that could happen is for our hospital to pay them to keep the peace.

That would be aggravating.

You don't have to worry about that.

The heads are standing firm.

They've submitted all the related records and images to the higher management.

They will not recompense.

If we give in this one time, what will happen to the hospital when everyone does the same?

We're not a bank.

That's right.

If Dr. Yang pays compensation, that would mean she did something wrong.

Let's get to work.

When I was abroad,

I met an ER doctor.

He set a rule for himself.

If he failed to save a patient

and they are unable to leave the operation table,

he'd take out his watch

and give himself one minute to feel sad.

Not a second longer.

You've been depressed for a while.

That doctor you met seems a lot like you.

Some people say he's cold-blooded. Heartless.

But he said,

not using more than a minute is the responsibility of an ER doctor.

Because there are many more patients waiting for you.

You know what?

Today, I kept thinking about what you said before.

You said you don't need gratitude after saving a life.

Medical science is still science after all.

It has its limits.

And being a doctor is just a job.

It has its boundaries.

I kept thinking about it.

I kept thinking.

I actually found myself envious of your attitude.

But I can't do it.

That's how I thought before.

I had my prejudice.

Look at us.

We're really polar opposites.

Quick, help her.

Lean her head back.

Put her on monitor. Set up IV access.

- Where's her family? - Outside.

- Call them in. - Okay.

Dr. Yang.

Her family members are here.

What's your relationship to her?

I'm her husband. This is my mom.

Your wife has upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Her condition is critical and needs immediate surgery.

You have to make the decision.

Doctor.

How much will it cost?

Some tens of thousands.

How much? She gets gastric often. Is it that serious?

I'm not joking with you.

You need to decide now.

Doctor, is there any other way aside from surgery?

For instance, giving her a drip or something.

Ma'am, I'll be frank with you.

If we don't save her now, she'll be 100 percent dead.

If we operate on her, it is a 10 percent chance of survival.

Ten percent survival rate?

And it costs tens of thousands?

Madam, that's not how you calculate the cost.

This is a life we're talking about.

Doctor.

Okay. Mom, we'll think about it some more, okay?

We'll talk some more.

Let us think about it.

Do it quickly, then.

Quickly!

Mom.

Let's just pay the fee.

Pay for what? You stupid boy.

She hasn't even given you a child.

Mom, we've been married years.

Don't be stupid. It's a lot of money.

- Do as I say. - Where are they?

- So what's your decision? - Doctor.

I'm asking you, are we saving her or not?

Hurry up. There's no time to waste.

Brother-in-law.

Brother-in-law.

How is Rong Rong?

- You are? - I'm her older brother.

Your sister is in critical condition.

If we do emergency surgery, there is hope.

It's up to you guys now.

Are we saving her?

Yes. We're saving her of course.

Come and sign the papers.

Go on.

I've seen the surgical records.

You didn't do anything wrong.

It's not your fault.

But she did die under my knife.

I don't get it.

Why did this have to happen to me?

Why did she die in my hands?

Maybe God is trying to tell us,

that we're helpless humans,

not an omnipotent god.

Listen up.

Since you were assigned to the fire station,

I, your mother, haven't been able to sleep soundly.

You and Dad need not worry so much.

Our fire station has excellent safety precautions.

And there's strict protocol to follow.

If so, then how did such an incident happen?

You're putting your life at risk.

You're always charging into fires and floods.

How can I not worry?

It's too dangerous.

Don't think too much.

It'll affect your sleep.

Were you not able to sleep because Dad made you angry?

We're talking about you. Don't pull me into it.

You tell him. I know you're worried too.

Yes.

In the beginning, I didn't support him.

But now, I want to make something clear.

You must not do something half way.

- Yes. - Look at how much he's grown.

Now, he's become a man with responsibilities.

This is what he's learned from his time at the fire station.

I think it's a good thing.

But remember, take care of your safety.

Thanks, Dad.

So you get to be the good guy, huh?

You can say something good.

I'm telling you.

You better take care and stay safe.

Safety first!

Don't worry, Mom.

Ma'am, please talk to him.

Bad news! Something's happened.

The guy and his mom are threatening to jump. They're up on the Outpatient building.

- Who? - Who else? Li Rong's family.

They really can't stay put.

I don't believe they'd jump.

- More so if they cause a scene. - Come on, let's go see.

No way. What if they really jump?

110 and 119 are all here.

We have to get them down first.

You killed my daughter-in-law!

- What's the situation? - A complainant is threatening to jump.

Our colleagues have been trying to persuade them to no avail.

- They won't let anyone get near. - No point coming to hospitals anymore!

Yang Chi, take a team up with you.

- Get the air cushion. - Okay.

Got it.

Let's go.