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♪I want to just lean on your shoulder like this♪

♪Through the curtains♪

♪Quietly admiring the arc light in the filter♪

♪Just like our life♪

♪We need to know how to adjust colors and lighting♪

♪I want to hold your hands♪

♪And stand by your side♪

♪See through the lies in the world♪

♪Tear down the walls obstructing our thoughts♪

♪Just like our souls♪

♪We need to know how to stay refreshed♪

♪The streets are crowded♪

♪Time rushes by♪

♪Shadows dance in the streetlamp's cold light♪

♪The story has just begun♪

♪Our simple days are ahead♪

=Simple Days=

=Episode 17=

It's not like you were here for the first time.

Take a seat. Have some fruit.

Water or any drink?

Wine.

You drink wine in the day?

I'll just have a little drink.

Fine.

Installment payment. Here's the first installment, 0.8 thousand.

Check it.

If you can't pay it back, then just don't.

And I didn't expect you to.

If you really want to pay me back, you would have transferred it to me.

Paying in cash feels more ceremonial.

As a man, I must repay what I owe.

From today on I will be a reliable man.

I won't borrow money from you.

Alright. You've set this goal many times before.

Let's see how long you can last this time.

This time it's different.

I've formed a team with someone I love

to strive for a common goal.

You're in love?

Not yet, but let me be clear.

The person I love is Shen Liuliu.

What?

Stop putting on a show.

I came to see you and brought a pig's trotter.

I knew there was someone in your house,

but you didn't open the door.

I know something's wrong.

So I lurked outside your door

to see who was the reason you didn't open the door.

I never expected

I was lied to by the two people I trust and love the most.

Qianniu. That day, I just didn't want you to misunderstand.

Lingxiao, don't worry.

We play fair.

You might not beat me.

People like you who don't take initiative, don't make commitments, don't refuse,

don't marry or have children,

are typical scumbags in the TV dramas.

But me, Huang Qianniu,

who longs for a warm family life,

likes cute children,

without hesitation, I am a warm and sweet man,

definitely the top choice for a good husband.

I'm ready to start fighting alongside Liuliu.

I'll work hard starting from today.

I can definitely surpass you in career.

I have advantages that you don't.

I can soon have the advantages you have.

Qianniu, you have ambition, which is good,

but please don't influence Liuliu, okay?

Don't hold her back in her work.

I want to help her.

The company puts a lot of pressure on Liuliu because of the forum issue.

Just tell me if you're going to be the guest.

Okay. I don't care.

My job now is to find someone to replace you.

There's only one Aventador parked there.

If you find it, you can find him.

Aventador?

What a flashy car! Anyone can notice it immediately.

You need to have a good talk with Mr. Zhou.

This is a good opportunity for you.

I will, thanks.

Miss Moli, what's wrong?

I told you to wait for my news, right?

No need. I know you won't choose me.

I'm waiting here to tell you something else.

Go ahead.

That Big Ai is very likely a swindler.

He promises you anything

and flatters you, and then takes your deposit and money for the painting.

In the end, you might probably get nothing.

I'm serious. There's a lot of them in our circle.

You should be alert.

I understand you want to make the deal.

But you don't have to badmouth others like that.

I didn't mean that.

I'm just giving you a heads up.

Thanks for that. I understand, but I'm not a fool.

Do you want a ride?

No, thank you.

The person Jiang Haitao introduced is indeed unreliable.

Ke's Grandpa. There's a new supermarket on Fule Road, making big discounts.

For the first two hours, eggs are one yuan per tray.

I'll go have a look.

Ke likes eggs.

Well, I'll go with you, so we can grab more.

No, no need. I'll go by myself.

It's a long way. I'll be back later.

Why do you dress up just to grab some eggs?

Hi.

What are you doing here?

I was going to tell you on WeChat.

But you've already deleted me.

I'm here to recommend myself.

Do you still need guests for that forum?

Actually, you don't have to do this. Just keep it business.

You don't owe me anything.

You're just making me feel even more awkward.

I-I didn't mean anything.

I did find it very comfortable and interesting

to communicate with the audience after I went to the forum last time.

It was also a form of growth for me.

I didn't mean to help you.

You know me. No one can force me to do anything I don't want to.

I know.

That means you agree?

Well, tell me

the content of the forum and the schedule,

so I can make a preparation in advance.

Okay. Le will organize the materials and email them to you.

Thank you.

A black swan event is something very unpredictable and unusual.

When a black swan event occurs, it can cause a chain reaction

with huge negative effects.

It is characterized by occasional bursts and extreme destructiveness.

But there must be a reason.

A person without foresight must have immediate worries.

So each of us must be prepared

for the sudden arrival of a black swan event.

(The Arrival of the Black Swan Event)

(Discerning Small Signs) Discerning small signs.

Right.

It's quite formal.

Yulan, where is your work?

It might be inside.

Wu.

Your husband is so elegant, and your daughter is pretty.

Thank you.

Chen, you're really something. I'm flattered.

I'm just telling the truth. You go ahead inside.

Okay, okay.

Is it over there?

Look. No, it's not there.

Grandma!

My sweetie.

Did you take this?

Your granddaughter?

Yes, my granddaughter.

She's so pretty.

- So pretty. - Say hello.

Hello.

Hello.

We'll be going then.

Look. This was taken by me.

Fish market, full of fish. Look over here, there's more.

Shanya, this is your granddaughter?

Say hello.

Hello.

So cute.

I'm telling you, your grandma gets No.1 here.

The teacher also said her work is like that of Cezanne.

Thank you.

Who is Cezanne?

C-Cezanne is a great painter from France.

That great?

Yes, that great.

Showing off. Look how proud she is.

Enjoy all beauties.

You are my little kitty.

Mine?

This one. I think it shows something.

Here, it's good that you make it.

I knew Ke's Grandpa wouldn't come.

Fortunately, you have a conscience.

Where's my mom?

Over there.

I'm telling you, Ke's Grandma won first place.

Her work is hanging right in the middle.

Dad, Mom.

Mom, I'm here.

My son has come.

Come on. Over here. This one was taken by me.

I took it once while shopping for vegetables.

(Mitian Marketplace) Fish market. This is my name.

And this tricycle by the side of the road.

These are all names given by the teacher.

How is it? Not bad, right?

Pretty.

That's great. Ke, come on.

Take a picture of the three of us in front of my work.

Ke, you have to take a picture with us first.

No, we'll take it first. Well...

Who should I take the picture with first? I'm so busy.

Ke, take one with them first?

Otherwise, let's take the picture together.

Why don't we take a picture together? Right, Dad?

Let's take it together.

Together.

Right, right. We must take one.

(Discerning the Small Signs) We must capture this beautiful moment.

Zhang Shanya's work is great.

That's the pride of your whole family.

And it's rare for in-laws to be classmates.

Of course, Wu Yulan's aesthetic

is also one of the best in our class.

Look at your family standing together, so harmonious and beautiful.

This is just perfect.

Come on, let me take a picture for you.

Mr. Dong, let me correct you. We are not a family now.

Mr. Dong, please go ahead.

Just take the picture.

Okay, I-I'll take it.

Could you two please move closer together?

Yes, yes.

Let me tell you, Zhang Shanya.

As you won first place, I show some respect on you.

Don't really think we're a family.

I know. Just take a picture.

Go ahead.

Okay. Yes, keep smiling.

Yes, keep smiling. Ready. One, two, three. Cheese.

Cheese.

What cheese?

This is?

This is my Grandpa.

It's Grandpa. Perfect. The whole family is here.

Then let's take a family photo.

Don't talk nonsense. What do you mean?

We are not a family.

Zhang Shanya, you've come here to buy groceries?

How many lies have you told?

Did you ever tell me about attending this university?

Did you tell me about buying a camera?

Even more so today.

You took a reunion photo with your son, granddaughter, and ex-wife's family.

How dare you!

What are you doing?

Stop! Just go home.

There are so many people here. Leave me some grace.

If I do it this time, you'll expect it a second time.

I want you to remember that's what you get for lying.

What are you going to do? This is the school.

I signed up for a class for my mom.

I'm proud that she won a prize for her work.

You don't have to come if you don't like it.

You don't have to embarrass yourself here.

You are really embarrassing.

How dare you! Do you think I'm embarrassing you?

Just staying in Shanghai

makes you look down on me, huh?

Zhu Dali, what are you doing?

If you dare touch my son again,

- I will fight you. - So what?

Hit me, go on, kill me!

Zhu Dali, I haven't lived for myself in decades.

I came all the way from home for you,

for them, and for this family.

I enrolled in a photography class,

and my classmates like me and affirm me.

Have you ever affirmed me?

My work is placed right in the center. And this is how you treat me.

My son just said something to defend me,

and this is how you treat him. Are you a human?

From now on, if you dare to lay a finger on my son again, I'll fight you.

You leave!

Son, does it still hurt?

I'm fine.

It's really my fault too.

He didn't let me go.

And I-I even lied to him.

And now this is what happened.

I embarrassed you

in front of Moli's parents. It's my fault.

Mom, come with me. I'll take you to Jinshan.

We'll rent a bigger house.

I can't when I was little,

but I can protect you now.

I can't leave. What will happen to Ke if I leave?

Your dad's been like that.

He'll be fine in a couple of days.

Thank you, son.

You enrolled me in this photography class,

so I realized that I can have a different way of living.

It's so good, particularly wonderful.

Right. It was Moli who asked me to enroll you in.

Don't worry. Your dad has put Ke to sleep.

They scared Ke.

Zhang Shanya is quite pathetic.

That Zhu Dali was going too far.

He's being so rude!

He cursed and hit someone in public.

It's my fault that I was not discerning enough.

Why did I marry you into a family like that?

But it's fine now. You've divorced.

I can't even think about it.

I'm just worried what'd happen with Jincao.

They might end up bad.

I'm warning you. Don't consider remarrying Zhu Jincao.

You are unlucky to jump into a fire pit.

But you'd be a fool to jump into the same fire pit for second time.

Hello. Okay.

Where are you going?

Is your mom okay?

She's fine.

He can hit your mom in public.

What would he do when no one's around?

I'm here to apologize on behalf of my parents to you

and your parents.

Sorry that our family has embarrassed you.

What for? You didn't hit anyone.

I'm glad you're not Zhu Dali.

You're nothing like his son.

When I watched you protect your mom,

I thought that if something ever happened to me,

you'd do the same for me.

Since my dad did this to my mom often,

I swore from a very young age

that I would never be a man like him when I grew up.

I have to treat my wife well and love my children.

What kind of environment did you grow up in?

Having such a dad,

it's not easy for you to remain so kind.

Did you get beat up a lot when you were little?

No pain, no gain.

When I was a kid, Zhu Dali always vented his anger on me and my mom.

At the time, I thought it's because I wasn't good or trying hard enough,

so I studied hard to be first in class.

Hoping that this would make him happy.

Then I went to college and went to Shanghai.

I thought I had escaped.

And I thought he had changed.

But when something becomes a habit, it couldn't go back.

The abuser takes it for granted,

and the victims also take it for granted.

Moli, thank you.

Thank you for protecting my mom all this time.

(Overseas Education from International Perspective) That's all for today's lecture.

I will continue to give five more sessions here.

Hope to see you next time.

Liuliu, this is good.

Many of the audience have been here before.

Mr. Wang is really something.

(Speaker: Wang Lingxiao) This is the Q&A session.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Mr. Wang, you mentioned that you are a counter-example of overseas education.

So, when you talk about studying abroad as an expert,

do you ever feel a bit contradictory?

Because I am a counter-example,

so I can analyze the situation of studying abroad with you calmly,

and create study abroad plans based on your individual circumstances,

rather than blindly follow the trend,

so that the success rate will be higher.

Do you consider yourself a success or a failure?

Sir, you are very humorous.

I can definitely tell you that I am still young.

Are you trying to let me do the final verdict now?

It might take me more years to answer your question.

I'm not...

This gentleman does look quite young.

Work hard and you will surely succeed in the future.

Please answer my question directly.

Huang Qianniu, sit down.

I have to go now.

You'd take Mr. Wang back later.

Okay.

Whether I am a success or a failure,

I believe that all of you who have listened to our lectures

and followed our recommendations will succeed in the future,

at least do better than me.

(Shanghai Tianyou Hospital) (Tianyou Hospital Tongji University)

What is the problem?

I should've come for the check-up half a year ago.

I could only make time after completing five lectures.

Just after the last one, and you want me to nominate candidates for the next one?

Have you finished?

Sorry, just the last one.

Dear, I suggest not using Wang Lingxiao for the next round anymore.

Nothing particular. I just think that the audience will get bored.

Hurry up.

Okay, I have to hang up. I'm doing the check-up.

Lift your clothes up.

Alright. Sorry.

A bit lower.

Okay?

It's so cold.

Gel.

You workaholics don't know what's important.

If you ruin your body, then money will be of no use.

What's worse, I ruin my body and don't make much money.

You have uterine fibroids, right?

For many years.

Does your family have a history of gynecological cancer?

My mother passed away from uterine cancer.

Then you should pay attention.

Your uterine fibroids have an irregular edge.

There's still a chance it could get worse.

You'd better make an appointment for a gynecological examination.

Qianniu, you are back.

Qianniu, come on.

No, no.

Making noodles?

Yes.

Bring me a bowl.

No problem.

Qianniu, landlord is looking for you. Time to pay the rent.

I've paid it.

That was last month. Let's split the utilities.

I've sent the group collection notice. Take a look.

Okay.

Don't just say okay. Remember to pay.

Because I am a counter-example,

so I can analyze the situation of studying abroad with you calmly.

Do you consider yourself a success or a failure?

I am still young. Are you trying to

let me do the final verdict now?

Please answer my question directly.

Huang Qianniu, sit down.

(No way. I can't beat Wang Lingxiao.)

(A head-on battle will surely result in a terrible loss.)

(But I like Liuliu.)

(I have to think of something else.)

(Twin-tub Washing Machine)

Mr. Zhu.

Why are you moving such a heavy thing alone?

The washing machine is broken,

and can't be fixed. I have to buy a new one.

They put it to the courier station, so I have to move it myself.

Mr. Zhu, can you help me?

Sorry, I can't.

Right. I see. Never mind then.

Okay, sorry.

Young man, thank you.

You're welcome.

Hello, are you Gao Xiajing?

Which building? I'll help you move it.

Okay, thank you. Please come with me.

Come on. Lift it up.

Take it easy.

Mom, give me your phone.

For what? Do you need it?

No. Your phone is old

and the camera is not good enough to take nice pictures,

so I bought you a new one.

Although it's not as good as those professional SLR cameras,

the results are not much worse.

You can use it for the photography class.

Son, I'm glad you are so considerate.

But I can't take this phone.

Your dad returned that camera you bought me last time.

And after that happened,

if you give me a new phone, it would make him mad again.

Besides, Moli's mom

has brought me the camera Moli used to use.

I think that's working pretty well.

Return this one, son.

No. We can't let him do everything.

You'd just use this one.

No, you...

I have a solution. Well, you use this new one.

Give me the one you're using.

Your phone has a nice camera, right?

This way, your dad won't get mad, right?

Be good.

Alright, Mom. Let me tell you.

If he tries to hit you while I'm gone,

you have to tell me.

No. Your dad won't lose temper often.

Don't worry.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Madam, who are you looking for?

Don't call me Madam. Call me Auntie. I'm looking for you.

You're Shen Liuliu?

You know me?

Let me in first.

The apartment is nice.

It's not big, but quite functional.

It's also clean and tidy.

Auntie, I'm not selling the house.

I'm not buying it.

I'll have a place to stay when I come.

I think it's for commercial and residential purposes?

Yes.

It could serve as a down payment on a school district house.

Auntie, who are you?

Don't stand there. Come on, sit down.

Come on, sit down.

Auntie, what are you doing?

Take it. We'll be family sooner or later.

It was given to me by Qianniu's grandma

when I married his dad.

It's a Huang family heirloom.

You're about to marry him. Now I pass it to you.

You must take good care of it, and never lose it.

Wait, you're Huang Qianniu's mom?

Right, my son has excellent taste.

The girl he has chosen is indeed smart.

Don't be shy. Just call me Mom.

I am straightforward. I'll say what I want.

I like you. This ring is for you.

Qianniu's Dad and I are quite easygoing.

You don't need to give us anything back.

When you get married, just have one child.

I would never force you to have a second or third child.

Whether it's a boy or a girl, it's good.

I'll stay out of the child business.

I don't want to be like Shanya, working hard but getting little result.

If you can, you can get a nanny.

See. I'm an open mind mother-in-law, right?

Auntie, you speak so fast that I can't get a word in.

Then it's your turn. I came here today to get your opinion.

No opinion. Huang Qianniu and I are just colleagues.

We've never talked about marriage.

I know. As an unmarried girl, you're embarrassed.

If you haven't talked about it before, you can talk about it now.

First, get engaged to Qianniu.

We can talk about the rest later.

But, I have to remind you. You're not young anymore.

Few years later, you might be too old to give birth to a child.

After all this talking, my mouth is dry, and there's no water.

Pour me a cup of water.

I'm back.

Qianniu, you are back.

My mom.

Auntie, you look so young.

Everyone says she's like my sister.

This room.

I put the keys here.

Okay.

Having the meal?

Auntie, try my cooking. Let's have some together.

Not bad.

Bring me a bowl.

Okay.

There's a step.

Let's eat.

This room? T-This is not as good as the one you rented before.

Mom, this is the best room in the house.

I picked it right away. You don't understand.

Living in a cramped space makes me a complete Shanghai drifter.

Come on, mom. Give me a hand.

Where should I move it?

Just here. Okay.

Come on. Let's eat.

Son.

Just hold on. We'll soon move into Liuliu's big house.

What do you mean?

I gave Liuliu Grandma's gold ring.

You gave it to Liuliu?

Oh my. Mom, you've completely ruined my plan.

What's wrong?

Liuliu doesn't like someone doing so.

My plan was that I would have a nice dinner party,

create an atmosphere of loving,

and then as soon as I take out the ring,

she would have to say yes.

What women value most is the process.

Besides, the enemy is so powerful.

Enemy? Who dares to compete with my son for a woman?

I'll go to take down his arm.

You can't, since my aunt won't agree.

Lingxiao is my enemy.

Lingxiao?

The fortune-teller

has warned me to defend against someone within the family.

Lingxiao lives in the luxury apartment, earning a high salary,

and you've paved the way for his career.

How dare he steals a woman from you!

It's not stealing. Liuliu never accepts me,

neither nor him.

It's a draw in the first round.

Stop. Don't go for the second round.

A long delay may cause trouble. Hurry and make Liuliu yours,

and then you'd move into the big house.

How vulgar. It's her I'm interested in, not the house.

Well, when you go to the company tomorrow,

check if Liuliu is wearing that gold ring.

If she wears it, it is settled.

If she's not wearing it, I will think of a plan B for you.

No plan B. Mom, eat now. It's getting cold.

Just listen to me.

Wait, where am I going to sleep tonight?

Maybe you'd talk to Jincao.

Get him to book that hotel.

The one with the swimming pool will do.

Mom. Because of us, Jincao has divorced.

And you still want Jincao to pay?

Aren't you afraid Auntie will scold you?

Fine, I'll figure it out myself. Let's eat.

(Study Abroad)

Morning, Liuliu.

Morning.

(Conference Room)

Liuliu, please take a look at this proposal.

Bring it in.

Okay.

It's so difficult to get an appointment on this hospital's official website.

What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?

Nothing, just a routine check-up.

I'll get one for you later.

Right, where is Huang Qianniu? I haven't seen him.

We're about to have a meeting. He's tidying up the conference room.

Call him over. I have something to tell him.

Okay.

Liuliu, are you looking for me?

What are you looking for?

I think I left a pen here when I was here yesterday.

Looking for this? Here's your heirloom back.

This ring is too valuable. I absolutely cannot accept it.

Please thank your mom.

Take this ring back.

I hope it won't happen again.

I can tell she loves you.

But she seems to misunderstand our relationship.

What are you going to tell me?

Something serious is going to happen.

What's it again? You're always being so.

I went to Shanghai to look for Qianniu.

I heard that Lingxiao is dating with a woman.

Dating?

As his auntie, I must look out for my nephew.

So I checked on her in person.

Then I got truly startled.

That woman is named Shen Liuliu, quite average-looking.

She's almost 40, so she might not have a child anymore.

I also heard that her parents have passed away a long time ago.

No wonder her face looks so lonely.

She's not a woman blessed with good luck.

Lingxiao is cool, with a high salary, and he studied abroad.

That Shen Liuliu

is completely not a match for Lingxiao.

When did this happen? How long has it been?

Lingxiao never mentioned it.

It seems to be something recent.

Lingxiao never mentioned it, huh?

T-Then just pretend I didn't say anything.

I really mean well. I want him to live well.

If they don't make it, don't blame me.

Alright. I'm leaving.

Tell me more.

I've told you everything I know.

I really think this is a big deal.

You have to take this seriously.

Enough. I have a lot to do.

I'm leaving.

Liuliu. I know someone who's an expert at that hospital.

I'll ask for you. But what's wrong?

Are you feeling unwell? You need to have a thorough check-up.

Nothing. Just want to find a hospital for a better check-up.

That's good then.

♪The reason for growth♪

♪Cannot be easily guessed by anyone♪

♪We always wish time could rewind♪

♪With no setbacks♪

♪What I got at first♪

♪Can always be held in my hand♪

♪Sweet moments♪

♪Can never pass♪

♪At the end of happiness♪

♪There's always someone reaching out first♪

♪Always wanting to achieve success first♪

♪Before salvaging the relationship♪

♪Behind the harsh criticism♪

♪Is another kind of gentleness♪

♪It's just not♪

♪What I pictured♪

♪No need to use letting go♪

♪As proof of this love♪

♪Give you enough freedom♪

♪To satisfy your needs♪

♪No need to use worries♪

♪To express inner thoughts♪

♪The tender courage♪

♪Soothes wounds laced with salt♪

♪No need to shout loudly♪

♪As an excuse for deep love♪

♪Genuine feelings♪

♪Come from each other's gentleness♪

♪No need to use tears♪

♪To end the guilt of this moment♪

♪The window is already filled with♪

♪My reluctance to see you leave♪