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[Once and Forever]

[Episode 33]

Sis, I'll let everyone rest first.

Then I’ll ask the driver

to buy you some stomach medicine.

What date is it today?

It’s 26th.

No need to buy stomach medicine.

Buy me some pregnancy test strips.

Sis, you...

Hurry.

Don't tell anyone.

Qiaoqiao,

you don't have to accompany me.

It’s my alma meter,

I won't get lost, okay?

I'm here with a mission.

I'm going to make a book about popular science.

So I can go back to school

to find some topics.

I'm accompanying you

for personal gain.

My dad told me

you’re doing a great job at the publisher.

At least our company

had moved out of the residential building.

And I have my own office now.

She's not bad either.

[Thousand Years of Joy New Year Eve’s Concert]

Yes.

She finally

gets to display her ad on the billboard.

Xiao Qianxi is really something.

She hasn't changed at all.

[Thousand Years of Joy New Year's Eve Concert]

She’s beautiful and strong.

She's competitive, brave, and tough inside.

A flying bird

may lose friends.

But it's not wrong to fly higher.

That's why

she turned into another person.

She doesn't have you anymore.

What's wrong, Qiaoqiao?

Are you still mad at her?

Weren't you best friends

in university?

Yes, she did nothing wrong.

You all understand her anyway.

Since everyone else understands her,

just leave all those indignations

to a petty person like me.

Qianxi is a superstar anyway.

She won’t care about the fight

with someone like me.

Qiaoqiao,

do you know how to buy tickets?

Let me treat you to a concert.

[Thousand Years of Joy New Year’s Eve Concert]

Are you really going?

Of course.

I'm her fan.

Let's go.

[He Xiaozhou Alumni Sharing Session]

Beijing

was where my dream started.

I had all my

good memories here.

My respected teachers.

My passion.

And the people I miss.

Scientific research is lonely.

[He Xiaozhou Alumni Sharing Session]

Many years later,

I worked in the lab

of Imperial College London.

Whenever the night fell,

I would play the old Cantonese songs

with my mini-speaker.

I tried to expand

the limits of humankind a little bit more

with the accompaniment of

the melody and my warm memories.

That was a magical feeling.

It contained my personal feelings,

and also the mission of science.

I hope everyone

can create

your wonderful memories here.

And walk out later

to look for something new.

That's all from me.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen,

the show will begin soon.

Please follow the guide of the staff…

Xiaochuan.

To provide you with a

Here.

a clean and comfortable environment…

So many people.

Kids nowadays

are more enthusiastic

than we were at that time.

I’ve only been to one concert.

And I watched it with you too.

Ren Xianqi.

Qin Chuan only had two tickets by then.

And he kept it for us.

Didn't he lie to us?

He said he was also in the stadium.

When, in fact, he didn’t watch it.

Then we should have invited him

to watch it together today.

He's busy with financing.

He said the company was going public.

Xiaochuan,

don’t you think

he is

dreaming too big?

I read his financial report.

He did a good job.

If he could find a good investment company

to operate it,

it's not impossible for his company to be listed.

Really?

Yes.

No smoking in the stadium,

no spitting,

and messing around.

♫You're not mine♫

♫You're from the past♫

♫You're not mine♫

♫You're from the sky♫

♫You're not mine♫

♫You're alone♫

[Thousand Years of Joy]

♫You're not mine♫

♫You're free♫

♫You're not mine♫

♫You're unrealistic♫

♫You're not mine♫

♫You’re nirvana ♫

♫A match in the universe♫

♫Lit up your 1,000 years of cultivation♫

♫A pearl in the long night♫

On that night, Xiaochuan

♫Froze on your cold cheek♫

listened intently.

It seemed to be a grand ending.

He wanted to remember

everything about Qianxi.

♫Phantom is its shape♫

And as the onlooker,

♫Love is its soul♫

I felt like crying for them.

♫Living in the muddy world♫

It was like

♫A moment of greed for pleasure♫

I’ve read a long novel.

When I was about to turn to the end,

I felt safe and melancholy at the same time.

Encore! Encore! Encore!

[Xiao Qianxi, I love you.]

Qianxi, you are the best!

I love you.

I don't know why,

but I want to sing another song today.

For this city

that has been my favorite since I was a kid.

I’m thankful for it for allowing me to dream.

Thank you

for letting me meet

the person I like the most.

Qianxi, you're the best!

Go for it, Qianxi!

I love you.

You don't have to experience the good things

to know that something is good.

For example, love,

fame, and fortune.

But for the bad things,

we have to go through it at least once

to know how bad it is.

For example, parting

or losing.

But life

has no chance to start over.

I didn't regret it.

I hope you thought the same.

Qianxi.

Qianxi! Come on!

Qianxi, come on!

We'll always support you.

♫When everyone♫

♫Left me♫

♫You advised me to wait patiently♫

♫And spent the longest winter with me♫

♫So forgiving♫

♫When everyone was close to me♫

♫You wanted me to be quiet and calm♫

♫You seemed to know that I have a heart that will never be quiet♫

♫A heart that is easily moved♫

♫I’ve finally got thousands of hands dancing in front of me♫

♫I’ve finally got thousands of enthusiastic smiles♫

♫I’ve finally got the crowd to be impressed♫

♫But I forgot to tell you that you've always been in my heart♫

♫I finally lost you♫

♫In the crush♫

♫I finally lost you♫

Between Xiaochuan and Qianxi,

♫When I felt glorious for the first time in my life♫

there were tens of thousands of people set them apart.

♫I finally lost you ♫

They didn't know

that this song

♫In the crush ♫

was only meant for one person.

♫I finally lost you♫

Once,

he was the only reason for her happiness.

♫When I felt glorious for the first time in my life♫

And he was her only listener.

♫When the applause gushed like a tide♫

♫I saw sorrowful tears in your eyes♫

It's been a while.

It's the taste of my childhood.

Right?

These

are the snacks that Qin Chuan

has sold for the Denghua Hutong series this year.

The sales doubled compared to the Double 11

shopping event last year.

Not bad.

Xiaochuan,

this peanut candy

got the most positive reviews.

When we were kids,

we all loved it.

My mom is the best at this.

Maybe everyone is nostalgic.

Xiaochuan,

I heard from my dad

that you’re bringing uncle to the UK

after Chinese New Year?

I want to take him to Scotland.

I plan to go to Edinburgh.

And spend some time with him.

I haven't been to the North yet.

You've been in the UK for so many years

but you haven't been to the North?

I had many chances.

But I didn't go.

I promised Qianxi

to wait for her before.

And we’ll go to Edinburgh together.

We’ll drive

all the way from Edinburgh

to Scottish Highlands.

We’ll visit the internet-famous sites and take photos with a V-sign.

Xiaochuan.

Qiaoqiao.

Some wishes

are destined to fail.

Otherwise, you won’t be that devout

when you make a wish.

I'm watching you.

Can you talk half a meter apart?

Qiaoqiao,

I didn't take things too hard.

I think I’ll never include

another person

in my future dreams anymore.

Because once that person is gone,

the dreams get meaningless.

But seeing you and Chuan,

I’m gratified.

Although

I'm not the one

blessed with happiness.

But the little sister

I cherish the most

will always have someone beside her

on the path to her dream.

Xiaochuan,

in the future,

there will be someone

going to Edinburgh

and Scotland

with you.

You will go wherever you want.

You taught me that, remember?

Everything will be fine.

Right?

Yes, it will.

We will.

What’s so busy here?

What are you talking about?

Why are you chatting so enthusiastically?

I haven't entered the chat yet.

Tell me.

I won't tell you.

Xiaochuan.

I won't tell you.

Are you two doing this on purpose?

Here, have a candy.

Have a candy?

This is my candy!

There was a big smile

on Xiaochuan’s face.

He was my sun.

My sun

was covered by clouds,

and seemed a bit tired.

But it's okay.

He was still the sun.

He was still shining.

Be careful.

You must be tired, sis.

Sis.

Go get some water.

You go first.

Sis.

Did you make an appointment at the hospital?

Yes.

I’ll have a full body checkup.

Don't worry.

Sis, should we tell Mr. Chen?

No need.

I've been thinking.

if Xiaochuan hadn’t gone abroad

and stayed in Beijing with Qianxi,

woud all this

still have happened?

Or Qianxi

would have given up,

and she wouldn’t be in such a hurry to succeed.

Will they

still be together?

Actually, no one was

right or wrong between them.

Besides,

there's no “if”.

The one who sewed

the cross-stitch needle after needle for Xiaochuan

was Qianxi.

The one who is admired and cheered

by thousands of people is also Qianxi.

The one who had been working hard for Qianxi

was Xiaochuan.

The one who left her

and travelled a thousand miles away was also Xiaochuan.

Maybe that

was not how love was supposed to look like.

It was life.

You’re right.

Qianxi

has been living in a big house with a constant temperature.

She couldn’t tell

the difference between the fours season since a long time ago.

She could buy whatever she wants.

I guess she doesn't even need

to check the price tag at the supermarket.

No.

She can't go to the supermarket.

Think about it.

It'll be troublesome

if the fans recognise her.

There are a lot of staff around her.

One takes the bag,

one has to answer the phone,

and one has to help her.

She has to wear

masks and sunglasses everywhere she goes.

I don’t understand,

what’s with all of this?

Should I say she’s aloof and remote

or she’s walking on thin ice?

Is it good to be like that?

Is it worth it?

I guess even Qianxi herself

doesn’t have the answer to your question.

If it were me,

I would never do that.

Qiaoqiao,

do you know

what your biggest strength is?

What is it?

You remain the same after all these years.

You’re senseless.

Get lost.

I didn't say it's a bad thing though.

Think about it.

Forever is nothing.

The most important thing

are the words

following it.

Remain the same.

If everything changes,

then forever means nothing.

Don't think I’ll forgive you

for calling me senseless

just because you gave a few inspirational speeches.

Well, let me rephrase that.

You’re not that smart.

Why can't you say something good about me?

Then I’ll rephrase it again.

You’re a simpleton, you’re stupid.

You need more calcium.

Screw you. You're the one who needs it.

Listen.

You need hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron,

carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, and neon.

I’ll give you everything

on the periodic table.

Enough.

Stop it. We have to work on the financing tomorrow.

Mr. Qin,

we are very optimistic about this project.

So

the big boss also values it.

He’ll be in charge of it this time.

Thank you.

You are old friends.

It'll be easier for you to talk to each other.

Old friends?

Yes.

Didn't he tell you?

Who?

He’s here.

Hello, Mr. Yang.

Qin Chuan.

Long time no see.

How is it?

Do you know him?

I didn’t expect

that you would be doing well.

Same to you.

I thought you would sell pancakes

for the rest of your life.

Well,

some people

are still immature.

Maybe

they’ve been used to relying on their family since childhood.

They don't know the breadth

and various possibilities of life.

I didn't expect

to expand my life

to include selling pancakes either.

How about

we start it now?

Okay?

Right.

Come on.

Forget all the important things.

Long time no see, old friend.

Chill out.

For this round of financing,

[Financing Plan, Qin Chuan, Grocery Store]

we focus on

the connection between online and offline.

But our layout

goes beyond that.

We will also devote ourselves to

in-depth product development.

The snacks in the Denghua Hutong series

that we’re launching this time

have further reinforced

my thoughts.

In the near future,

I will launch

various products that target pregnant women,

children, the elderly,

gym goers, and dieters.

I make choices for the people.

And I will always aim for high-quality products

to lead high-end

snack consumption.

You have money.

And you need good projects.

We need money.

And we have a good idea.

[Grocery Store, Business Financing Plan, Qin Chuan]

Of course, I know

that a lot of people will be begging you.

And I won't say

that many investors

look down on people like us.

A business

depends on the will of two parties.

Anyway,

I'm here today,

brimming with sincerity.

I hope Mr. Yang

could see it, too.

Of course.

We're in capital operations,

not charity.

Profit comes first.

Others can wait.

As for personal preferences…

Since we’re done with business matters,

let's talk about something personal.

Thank you.

How is Qiaoqiao?

We've got together.

You know about this, right?

Yes.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked you.

Then what was I supposed to say

when you

asked about my girlfriend?

I have the right

to ask this.

Don't forget

that she used to be my girlfriend.

Stop.

Don't mention it.

Those memories

were not so good

for either of us.

Don't worry.

Qiaoqiao is doing very well now.

Thank you for your concern.

Don't worry about her anymore.

She will only get better and better

now that she’s with me.

Really?

Then why are you not married yet?

I don’t see your wedding ring either.

We are

working steadily according to the plan

regarding this.

Plan?

If there's nothing else,

I'll leave now.

We have nothing to talk about either.

Right.

I just want to ask you something.

Go ahead.

Did Qiaoqiao change her number?

What's wrong?

So she didn’t.

What are you trying to do?

Mr. Yang.

Are you really old friends?

There are many types of old friends.

For some of them,

I’m happy

when they’re unhappy.

Qiaoqiao,

has Wang Ying

contacted you recently?

Wang Ying?

She is working on a big exhibition recently.

She doesn’t even have time to talk to Xu Lin.

So she didn’t talk to you about him?

Who?

You know it.

Who is it?

Yang.

Yang Cheng?

They haven't contacted each other for a while.

She doesn't even know

what Yang Cheng is doing now.

Why did you suddenly

mention Yang Cheng?

Funny. Why would I think of him?

It’s just that we happened to talk about it.

That’s why I asked.

Don't answer it.

There’re a lot of scammers nowadays.

Give it to me.

No, no, no. Why did you pick up an unknown number?

Hello?

Okay.

No need.

Thank you.

It’s an ad.

See, what did

I say?

Don't answer strange calls.

You're wasting your phone call charge.

Something is wrong with your health.

I know.

I don't want this child.

Arrange an operation for me now.

Your biggest problem is not pregnancy.

There are obvious changes

in both your stomach angle and antrum.

The pathological report needs to wait for another ten days.

There will be a specific analysis.

Some tests need to be done right away.

I’ve done

the CT scan on your chest

to see if there’s a metastasis in your abdomen.

So...

It's stomach cancer.

I'm sorry. I’m sorry.

Sis.

Are you okay?

You are…

Xiao Qianxi!

[Tianhe Entertainment]

[Boya Hospital Case Bag]

I have an appointment with Mr. Gao.

He knows an specialist

from the East Branch.

You should visit him.

It won't change the result.

You'd better think about

how to write the news.

That’s what you’re good at.

And

we won’t be able to sign

the contract for the next movie.

Cancel all the performances for the Spring Festival.

All the events?

What?

Do you still want to

make one last score out of me?

Qianxi, you know,

I didn't mean that.

What I’m trying to say is,

we should at least say goodbye.

For what?

To watch everyone mourn for me?

Xiao Qianxi’s dignity won’t allow it.

You can earn that money

after I die.

Don't comfort me.

I wasn’t saying it out of anger.

We're a community of interest.

I always remember it.

So remember,

I will accompany you to the end.

I mean it.

Then I'll be honest too.

If I need someone beside me

at the last moment,

I really hope it's not you.

I'm leaving.

It’s not hard for you.

Thank you for your hard work.

Qianxi.

If possible,

I hope you can get better.

If there is no miracle,

I'll make the whole world remember you.

Pregnancy for 11 weeks.

The uterus has enlarged.

The feral formation is visible in the uterine cavity.

The amniotic fluid is 4.2 cm.

Regular

foetal heartbeat.

Is this his heartbeat?

Yes.

Can he feel it now?

Aren't you going to

have the abortion surgery?

Do you want to give birth to this child?

Yes.

I have to emphasize

that your condition is not very optimistic.

The stomach has developed

a crater-like structure.

It must be treated as soon as possible.

If we treat it actively,

how long can my life be extended?

Five years? Three years?

Or one year?

In that case,

why don't I leave this chance

for a new life?

I've checked.

Stomach cancer is not hereditary.

Even if

the mother removes her stomach,

as long as it's a full-term baby,

the baby

can still be born safely.

He's my child.

I want to give birth to him.

Artists are indeed different.

It gets classy

just sitting here.

The coffee has become “COFFEE”.

Come on.

You can't even taste the difference

between an instant coffee and a hand-ground coffee.

Don't embarrass yourself here.

Alright.

Let me tell you.

I really can't show off before a professional like you.

Remember the artist

you recommended last time?

His paintings

cost at least five figures.

No wonder people say

that a boss with little money

plays with celebrities,

while a boss with big bucks

plays with art.

Boss.

Be quiet.

I'm in an artistic place.

Everyone can hear you without turning on the speaker.

Xiao Qianxi quit the entertainment industry.

What did you say?

[Grocery Store, Business Financing Plan]

[Xie Qiao]

Hello?

Big news.

Xiao Qianxi announced to quit the entertainment industry.

Really?

Why?

It seems like she's sick.

Xiao Qianxi.

Are you crazy?

You make so much money

just to

live a good life.

Are you

living a good life now?

You have so much money,

but you ruined your body

so badly.

Stop crying.

No matter how hard you cry,

I won't leave the bequest

to you.

I’m not here to hear that.

I’ve already made up my mind

not

to see you again in this life.

How can you...

Xiao Qianxi, you’re really something.

Why did you hide it from us?

If I told you earlier.

this crybaby would be crying

one more time.

Okay.

It’s just like when we were in university.

Good news or bad news,

let's face it together.

When was the last time

the four of us were together?

My disease

has brought you all out.

It’s not a good thing though.

In the future,

we'll come here often.

Let's see how much time is left for me.

Xu Lin,

I’m making an appointment

on a personal basis.

After I’m gone,

write me big news.

Enough.

Why are you talking nonsense again?

You are Xiao Qianxi.

Does the word “lose” exist in your dictionary?

Give her a chance of 1%,

and she’ll still give 100% of herself.

Right?

Actually,

this is what I hate myself

the most for.

Why did I

have to give 100%

for a

chance of 1%?

Why have I been always working hard?

I couldn’t even take one step slow.

Why is my choice

so limited?

If I had known this,

I wouldn't have come to Beijing.

Then Qiaoqiao wouldn't

be mad at me.

Do you think I’m not mad

at you anymore just because you’re sick?

Listen carefully.

Take good care of yourself.

Otherwise,

I will not even burn a penny for you if you’re gone.

She is so cruel.

Look at you.

Mom.

I'm fine.

Take care of yourself with Han.

How's the room?

What else do you need?

Do you still have

enough money?

I'll ask someone to transfer it to you tomorrow.

You must keep the money safe.

Someone is coming.

I'm hanging up.

♫It's like Nightingale is back♫

♫You are right in front of my eyes♫

♫The fleeting shadow in a trance♫

♫The shape of purity's beauty in a trance♫

♫My heart is invaded by despair♫

♫I dare not give shape to love♫

♫But those distant scenes♫

[Boya Hospital Pathology Test Report]

Have you consulted the doctor?

When are you going have do the surgery?

No surgery.

I'm going with the conservative treatment.

Why?

I'm pregnant.

I want to give birth to the baby.

Okay.

Then I'll ask the doctor

to see if your body condition

could stand a long flight.

I can contact

Memorial Stone Catherine Cancer Centre.

Don't you want to know

whose child it is?

Isn't it yours?

He Xiaozhou.

Didn't you always say

that you would take care of yourself?

You...

What didn’t you

keep your promise?

I hate

myself without you.

I'm scared.

It hurts a lot.

The more it hurts, the more I miss you.

[Jianbing Guru]

I'm taking Qianxi to the UK.

She's pregnant.

It's inconvenient in China.

There are too many people who know her.

It's better to go to the UK.

How is

her illness?

They can only treat her as much as possible

and make her suffer less.

Xiaochuan,

don't be too sad.

Qiaoqiao,

“sad” is an understatement.

What else can I do

for Qianxi?

For the first time,

I feel so incompetent.

With you by her side,

it is more effective than any treatment.

Actually, I have

a very ridiculous thought.

If Qianxi hadn't been diagnosed with cancer,

you two

would have remained as two parallel lines.

Your love in this life

will be buried on the other side of the sky.

At least

for now,

you can have

a time to call your own.

You can have

a wrap-up and a destination.

It can be considered

a happy ending, I guess.

Here.

Xiaochuan.

About that child...

Has Qianxi made up her mind?

Have you thought about it?

Since she has made up her mind,

what else do I need to think about?

What if...

I'll take care of him.

I’m looking forward to that child.

In my heart,

that’s our child.

Since we were young,

I’ve never thought

that you are better than me.

But this time,

I admit it.

Denghua Hutong.

You are good.

Here.

Qiaoqiao,

get us more wine.

Hello?

Hello?

Who is it?

Qiaoqiao.

Can't you recognize my voice?

You are...

Yang Cheng.

Slow down.

Why did Yang Cheng

call you?

He asked me out for dinner.

Dinner?

Did you promise him?

Well, Xie Qiao, why are you...

Aren’t you being a little casual?

No.

We haven’t met for a long time.

What's wrong with having a meal?

What's wrong?

I’ll tell you what’s wrong.

When I met him

a few days ago,

I knew he was going to do something.

Hold on. Hold on.

When did you see him?

Well...

That day.

Which day?

On the day of the investment bank meeting,

he was in charge of financing.

No wonder.

You didn't say anything when I asked you.

But you acted weirdly,

and you wouldn't let me answer the call.

By the way,

did you pay

Xie Yu off?

No wonder

she has been sneaking around me

these days.

We did it out of care.

We’re worried that

you might get tricked by him again

and sell yourself to the enemy.

But the thing is,

I'm already

tricked by you.

That's different.

Well,

who knows what’s going to happen

in the future?

The point is there are still ashes

between the two of you.

Right?

What if

the old feelings are rekindled this time?

I don’t get it.

How many times had I

stepped on the ashes?

I still couldn't put out the sparks.

Are you crazy?

Xie Qiao, tell me the truth.

Is it because

he has become

a big boss now

with billions of bucks in his hands,

so you’re wavering a bit?

Qin Chuan!

I was kidding.

I didn't mean that.

I know you're not that kind of person.

Go ahead.

Where are you meeting?

I'll go with you.

What’s wrong with you?

I’m eating with him,

and you want me to bring you along.

Don't you feel awkward?

I’m okay with it.

Why will I be awkward?

For the sake of our lasting peace,

let alone Yang Cheng,

even if it's poop,

I have to stick myself in it

like a flower.

But I’m not okay.

Stop messing with me.

I really have something serious to tell him.

Sis,

you must take care of yourself

and come back after you’re recovered.

I'll still be your assistant.

Silly girl.

Stop crying.

Why would I come back?

All these years,

I've never been happier than I am now.