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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 4=

In marriage, both the husband and the wife

will face difficult times.

You must learn to hit the pause button.

Take a breather, and it'll pass.

Although avoidance is shameful, it works.

It brings happiness.

As long as you broaden your perspective, life will go smoothly.

Easier said than done.

There are things you truly cannot escape from.

(Inescapable Predicament)

OK. I think it's very good.

You don't have to force yourself.

No forcing. I think the repair is very good.

Send the painting to my company tomorrow.

Mr. Tang, do you really think it's good?

I hope you will tell me the truth.

Otherwise, I will feel uneasy.

Ms. Gu, your charm is great.

Someone wants to help you without telling you.

If you really care, you should not let that person down.

Good men like that are now few and far between.

Is it Jiang Haitao?

Mr. Tang, I'm sorry but I can't sell you this painting.

I'll give you back the money.

Just give the money back to him.

I take my leave.

(Jiang Haitao)

Jiang Haitao, I am Gu Moli.

Where are you now? I want to see you.

Jiang Haitao?

Choose what you like to eat. You order.

There's no need for us to have a meal and catch up.

Give me your card number. I'll transfer the money to you.

Moli, I know you still hate me.

In the past, I was too young to truly appreciate what I had.

And I especially wanted to stand out from the rest.

I made choices for quick success and hurt you.

Today, I sincerely apologize to you.

The past is in the past. Give me your card number.

(Photo)

Tao.

- What are you doing? - Who are you?

You're cozying up to a rich girl while being with Moli.

If you don't apologize to her today, forget about having this wedding.

Moli, I am sorry.

We ran into each other at the gallery that day.

I saw you working there with your child,

stressing out about a painting worth tens of thousands.

Later, I also heard that you took your child

and went to the artist and the client to apologize.

To be honest, I was very upset when I heard it.

It seems Zhu Jincao has not been able to provide you with a decent life.

What right do you have to inquire about my private life

and blame Zhu Jincao?

No, I didn't mean that. I had no ill intention.

I just saw you were in a difficult position.

As an old friend, I'd like to help you out.

I appreciate your sentiment. Give me your card number.

May I have your WeChat ID? You can transfer it to me that way.

If you don't give me your card number,

I will return the money to Mr. Tang.

I'm sorry.

(Honey) (What are you doing?)

(Honey) (In a meeting. I'll contact you later.)

Hello, Li, can I ask you a question?

The lady who comes to book a room with me every Friday.

Do you remember her?

Yes, I do.

Did she just have a meal here with a man?

Yes, they just left.

Right, the waiter called me to say

that the lady left something in the room.

Do you need to take it back to her?

Room? Which room?

The one you used to stay in often, room 1010.

You can contact me whenever you need me.

Okay.

- Take care. - Bye.

Bye.

You're here, Mr. Zhu.

Mi Na.

You came to see Moli?

Hasn't she come home yet? She left work early.

She came to work at the gallery today?

Of course. Today she was on cloud nine.

What happened?

Do you know your daughter damaged an expensive painting in the gallery?

Yes.

It was botched badly.

A weird white dove in a painting representing desire.

It's neither realistic nor impressionistic.

And yet, Gu Moli managed to sell it.

Let me tell you.

It was an old acquaintance of hers who stepped in to help.

Moli is truly charming. I'm envious.

Wait. Who's the one you mentioned?

Jiang Haitao. Don't say you don't know him.

I already got out of the bus, and you asked me to buy red wine.

The wine is bought. Have the crayfish arrived?

Tonight, there's no father-in-law, no mother-in-law, no kids.

Let's have our girls' night.

Honey.

Where did you go?

Holding red wine downstairs at Liu's place.

You said you were going on a business trip.

Sorry, honey, I just wanted to avoid the conflict and hide away for a bit.

Wasn't it to see Jiang Haitao?

Honey, don't be angry. I shouldn't have lied to you.

I wasn't intentionally hiding it from you.

Oh, we're home.

You just didn't want to confront my dad directly,

so you lied to me to go hide away.

Yes, and so coincidentally, Jiang Haitao invited you out.

Yes.

So you went to the hotel.

The one we often go to.

It was chosen by Jiang Haitao.

I went there just to make things clear with him.

If you told me, would I stop you from going to Liu's place?

Why do you have to make simple things so complicated?

Yes, it was wrong of me to fake a business trip.

I just wanted to simplify things.

My emotions had escalated to that point.

One more second and I would have lost it.

Is this home that unbearable for you?

Yes, I tried my best, but I really can't stand it anymore.

I don't want to sleep in bunk beds anymore.

I also don't want to be bossed around.

Do you see this place as my home?

It's just your family's home.

I really hate this place.

You hate this place,

my family and also me, right?

I'm sorry. I wasn't good. I made you suffer.

So you had to see Jiang Haitao behind my back.

I heard he played the hero today,

and he bought a painting for you, right?

How did you know?

I just know.

I didn't mean to hide it from you.

I wasn't planning on accepting Jiang Haitao's help.

You weren't?

What I heard was that your old lover was generous.

He helped you out of trouble, and then took you to the hotel.

I want to think positively.

But if you put yourself in my shoes, what would you think?

Look at this.

You secretly filmed me?

I'll say it again.

I went there today just to repay him for the painting.

Was it necessary to book a room then?

I personally confirmed it at the front desk.

Don't tell me it didn't happen.

You investigated me?

What's the point if there is such distrust between us?

I also think it's pointless.

Jincao, you two? Hold your tongue, please.

Take Ke into the room.

Come, Ke.

Close the door.

Zhu Jincao, she's acting so defiant. Aren't you going to discipline her?

Why? What right does he have to do it?

I heard it all at the door.

Why did you lie about going on a business trip?

Yes, I did.

Because this home is too suffocating. I can't stay.

Where are you going? I haven't finished talking.

- Jincao. - Zhu Jincao.

Don't go.

Jincao. Let her go.

What are you doing?

Let her go. You're being rough.

Look, you've got her hand red.

Zhu Jincao, let's get a divorce.

Moli, Moli.

Let her go. What's the point of stopping her?

What now?

Now you don't think my family teachings are unnecessary, right?

What have you done? It's too late.

(Marriage Registration Office)

(Family Harmony Brings Prosperity)

Have you thought it over? Must it be done this way?

I've made up my mind. I want to take control of my life.

Including divorcing you.

Thank you.

It's okay. Be careful.

Zhu Jincao, Gu Moli.

I'm here.

This way.

Please take a seat, both of you.

You have no objection to the terms of the divorce agreement, right?

No.

Why do you want to get a divorce?

I don't know why.

You two should go back and think it over.

No need. Our relationship has already broken down.

And you?

Then it has.

Alright. I declare that starting from today,

you two have a month to cool off before the divorce.

During the month, you will still be a legal couple.

If after one month, you still insist on divorce,

you may come here to proceed with the divorce formalities.

Is everything clear?

♪This is not the result I wanted♪

♪I'm sure♪

♪Nor the life you want♪

♪Wake up♪

♪Looking into each other's eyes♪

♪We saw the same incredulous expressions♪

(Marriage Registration Office)

♪Had I known it would be an open-ended end♪

♪Would the story not be like this♪

♪You promised forever♪

♪I remember♪

♪I said it would never change♪

♪You forgot♪

What are you doing?

Let me go in first.

We are divorced. You can't go in.

(Calamity is the touchstone of love.)

(7th Wedding Anniversary, Moli)

Calamity is the touchstone of love.

♪I remember♪

♪I said it would never change♪

You spend so much money to book a room here just to paint?

It's not important.

This is the 7th anniversary wedding gift for me, right?

I've said it's not important.

♪Does it mean to stop in one's tracks♪

It's very important to me.

♪Still complacent♪

♪Complacent♪

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have doubted you, honey.

Let go of me.

Alright, honey, listen to me.

Don't pull on me.

Listen to me.

Alright, don't move.

♪One day, we will see♪

Honey, I don't want to leave you.

I can't leave you, okay? Don't go.

Don't go, honey.

Honey, I love you.

It's my fault. I'm sorry.

If apology can make any difference, why would we get divorced?

Honey.

Yes, I've been under a lot of pressure lately.

I know my emotions have been a bit out of control.

I hate myself for being like this.

I hate that I'm useless

and make my wife

have to hide at her friend's place just for some personal space.

My daughter's got into trouble,

my wife faces unfair treatment at work, and I can do nothing for them.

I have to let Jiang Haitao spend money to smooth things over for me.

Do you know how I feel?

I feel especially frustrated.

I'm sorry. I am at fault, too.

I shouldn't have faked a business trip to avoid problems.

I should have discussed it with you beforehand.

And I will not accept Jiang Haitao's help.

I've already had Mr. Tang transfer the payment for the painting to him.

Honey, it's my fault.

I'm sorry, honey. I shouldn't have doubted you.

It's my fault, not yours.

How nice it would be if there were only us in our world?

Just like now.

We are parents. We are children.

It's not just us. There are others too.

That's an unchangeable fact.

Who sent you the photo of me with Jiang Haitao?

By process of elimination, there were only customers and waitstaff.

The day you had lunch was a weekday noon.

Not many people, right?

There were quite a few people that day.

The photo should have been taken from this angle.

It's a long distance. I guess they adjusted the focus.

You sure there wasn't anyone you knew among the people dining that day?

I didn't pay attention.

How many waiters were there?

It seems it was just these three.

Who exactly is trying to harm me?

You didn't intend to offend anyone,

but you may have trodden on someone's interests inadvertently.

Mi Na. She poached my clients

and bad-mouthed me to the boss.

Jiang Haitao, where are you now?

(She was there when I was going to see Jiang Haitao that day,)

(so she knew about it.)

Don't speculate without concrete evidence.

Relations among colleagues are extremely delicate.

Without a guaranteed winning move, you'll be at a disadvantage.

As long as it was her doing, there would be evidence left behind.

We'll be able to find some traces.

Rational.

Yes.

Then let's check out.

I don't want to go home. I'm staying here tonight.

It costs much.

No, I can't face your parents.

I need a good night's sleep.

Hello, room 1010. We'd like to extend the stay for one more day.

Okay, thank you.

King-size beds in the hotel are so comfortable.

Tonight, I can finally get a good night's sleep holding you.

We're divorced. You can't share a bed with me.

That's not a divorce. I don't want it.

You don't have the final say.

Don't we still have a one-month cooling-off period?

That's why we need to stay calm and keep our distance.

Where do I sleep tonight?

On the floor.

That's even worse than the bunk beds at home.

I'm gonna take some control within our family.

Just wait for tonight.

Xin, this is for you. Sugar-free. It doesn't make you gain weight.

Thank you, Moli. You are so nice.

I see Mi Na is quite busy.

Does she have a lot of clients recently?

Seems like it. A lot of people come to see her.

Was she at the gallery yesterday at noon?

Yes, she was receiving two clients yesterday at noon.

Are you sure?

Yes, I remember it very clearly.

(Flying Bird Gallery) She didn't even have her takeout.

I'm sorry, sir. The hotel's surveillance cannot be accessed at will.

Unless you report to the police and let them contact us.

If you have left anything at our hotel,

we can help you.

(1 message)

No need. Thank you.

You're welcome. Take care.

(Honey) (She has an alibi.)

(That doesn't rule out suspicion).

(Perhaps someone else took the photo for her).

(Look at these people).

(Wish everyone a happy dream. Good night.)

(A day with my bestie)

(Happy holiday.)

(Honey) (She knows the receptionist.)

(Honey) (I'm going to her now.)

(Don't act rashly. A photo on Moments doesn't prove much.)

(Not enough evidence.)

(What can you do if she absolutely refuses to admit it?)

(The problem now is)

(how she knew about the hotel we frequented.)

Take a look at this thick stack of hotel invoices.

Would you like to explain this?

This is my privacy. How could you rummage through my things?

(Huarui Hotel) Who did you go to a hotel room with?

How could you say that?

You are my son's wife and my granddaughter's mother.

You went to a hotel with someone behind my son's back.

(She found out through the invoices.)

(Last time your mom came to the gallery,)

(Mi Na saw one of them.)

It was you, wasn't it?

What did I do?

The anonymous text message.

What text message?

Huarui Hotel front desk, Lisa.

Do I need to spell it out further?

Why did you secretly photograph me?

Why did you send an anonymous text to my husband,

slander me and spread rumors about me?

Get your facts straight. Don't frame me, okay?

Did I spread rumors about you? There's a photo as evidence.

So, you're admitting that you secretly photographed me?

Yes, I just don't like you.

I did it, so what?

I'm younger and I work harder than you.

For my job, I work overtime every day

and I don't even date.

Why do you get to have an apartment and a family?

And you have got a wealthy client. Why?

I guess I'm just lucky.

I dine with clients openly and honestly,

and it's reasonable and legal for me to get a room with my husband.

But you spied on my privacy, slandered me and backstabbed.

Mi Na, I'm warning you. You'd better toe the line from now on.

Don't use these dirty tricks on me again.

Otherwise, I'll settle all old and new scores with you.

You didn't see the look on Mi Na's face. Serves her right.

I was really cool just now.

Honey, come back home tonight.

I don't want to go home. Let's go to a hotel instead.

I-I-I now have a stress reaction whenever I hear it.

Really, I feel uncomfortable all over.

I'm even having difficulty breathing now.

Oh, right, we are divorced. I can't go home.

Don't talk nonsense. It hasn't been approved.

The government worker told us

after the one-month cooling-off period, they'd proceed with it.

We'll cancel it in a month.

Besides, you're not even afraid of Mi Na.

No matter what, my parents are family and they won't harm you.

Sometimes, it's harder to deal with family than with strangers.

Don't be afraid. I started the trouble. Let me handle it.

After all, that is your home.

Go back there with your head held high.

Reclaim what you've lost.

Right, reclaim my lost right.

Dad, we had a misunderstanding earlier. We shouldn't have argued.

That's in the past now.

The argument was so bad that you were about to divorce.

She was out for a whole day and night.

And now, you let it go so easily?

Ke's Grandpa, I have my personal freedom, right?

No matter who's at fault, it's a matter between us.

Right, we've already been over this.

Don't speak yet. I haven't been over that.

Gu Moli, do you know where you went wrong?

As a wife, you should not put yourself in a compromising situation.

You live at our apartment, with us taking care of your child,

but you harbor dissatisfaction with us, which is disrespectful.

What are you laughing at?

I haven't finished speaking, and you interrupt me.

What's with the attitude?

No, Dad, please don't say any more.

What century is this?

Moli doesn't need to tell me who she's meeting or dining with.

Spouses should trust each other.

I was suspicious of her this time. It's my fault.

Yes, I'm still living in the apartment you two bought me.

Mom has to take care of Ke every day. I am very grateful to you.

I'm useless, not able to get you a bigger place.

And now our family of five has to be cramped in this small one.

It's also my fault that things have turned out this way.

Zhu Jincao, are you still a man?

I'm embarrassed for you.

You spoil her too much. Now she's disrespectful and arrogant!

What are you doing? She's my wife. Shouldn't I do that?

Now you're talking back to me for your wife?

I'm going to teach you a lesson today.

See if I'm still your father!

I'm your father.

Stop it! Can't we deal with it in a calmer way?

I'm telling you, move aside.

If you don't, I'll beat you up too. Move!

Mom.

Grandpa, what are you doing?

I-I-I am playing with t-t-this...

Magic wand.

Magic wand.

Do you know how to play with it?

No.

Let me teach you. Give me.

Is it fun, Grandpa?

Yes.

Mom, how are you?

I'm fine. Take Moli and go now.

Be good. Hurry up!

Let's leave.

Thank you, honey.

For what?

Today you stood up to your dad for me.

I want to thank you.

Who knew you were so brave?

When my dad was going to hit me, you still stood in front.

(Father's Day) We should thank your mom.

If she hadn't rushed out, I don't know what it would be like today.

Your dad is fierce, but he still loves his granddaughter.

Actually, I feel quite bad inside.

My dad cares a lot about his pride, especially in front of you.

Up until now, I still don't know

how to get along with him.

You just need to know how to get along with me.

Lingxiao, you just eat this for lunch?

This veggie burger doesn't whet the appetite at all.

This dry bread is so crumbly.

Swallowing this might scratch my throat.

T-T-This won't fill me up.

I have to lecture this afternoon.

Don't be picky when you're eating for free.

You shouldn't eat too much at noon.

Light meal with quality carbs, slow rise in blood sugar and no drowsiness.

You'll have more energy for your work in the afternoon.

If I'm not full, I'll have no energy to work.

Jincao also doesn't like to eat. He looks worn.

Jincao, this tuna sandwich is the specialty. Try it.

Look at this sandwich.

This slice of bread represents my parents.

And this bottom slice is Moli's parents.

I'm just the tuna in the middle that's gone bad.

That's vivid.

Lately, I've been clueless.

I'm caught in the middle now. It's a mess.

Are you going to divorce your wife?

Who told you that?

No divorce. May your marriage last forever.

If you really offend someone, placate them.

Isn't Mother's Day coming up soon?

Get both your parents together for a meal.

Our moms quarrel every time they see each other.

Better to avoid extra trouble.

See, your idea isn't right.

Connection requires communication.

The more you talk, the closer you are. Escaping only brings coldness.

Right.

Everyone gathers for a meal.

If everyone's close, won't the problem be solved?

That's true. We can't always avoid it.

It is settled. As long as we stick together, we can solve anything.

Let's take a picture.

I still need one more photo for the Moments.

Lingxiao, move over a bit. My face looks huge. Hurry!

Pretty good.

Then let's order a steak to celebrate.

Jincao.

Waitress.

Sir, may I help you?

What kind of steaks do you have?

We have filet mignon, sirloin and tomahawk.

Tomahawk. I think

only it can quell the resentment brought on by this salad.

Alright.

Wait a moment. Which is cheaper, the filet mignon or the sirloin?

Sirloin.

Then we'll have the sirloin.

Okay.

Filet mignon would be okay too.

Give that shrimp to me if you don't want it.

(I've heard Jincao will celebrate Mother's Day)

(with his mom and mother-in-law, and so does Qianniu.)

Huang Qianniu, you told my aunt that Jincao was going to invite

his parents and parents-in-law to celebrate Mother's Day?

I mentioned it to my mom.

So fast?

Your mom told mine right away. This is how she conveyed it.

Jincao invites his mom and mother-in-law to celebrate Mother's Day,

and you're also bringing my aunt to Shanghai for Mother's Day.

Now it's all up to me.

I didn't invite my mom to Shanghai for Mother's Day.

My tiny place only has a foldable bed. Where will she stay if she comes?

Enough. No need to explain. You really know how to cause trouble.

Waiter, cancel the sirloin I ordered just now.

Hurry up and cancel the gathering. Don't ask for trouble.

The two moms and Zhu Jincao's dad.

Which one of them is easy to deal with? Don't you have any clue?

You think I want to? But Zhu Jincao is so enthusiastic.

He booked the restaurant and notified both families.

I don't want to spoil the mood.

Besides, Ke's Grandma helped me out a while ago.

I still want to thank her.

I just don't know what would be an appropriate gift for her.

That's easy. Give her whatever you give your mom.

Treat them equally so that neither will feel bad.

I've already bought a 15,000 yuan big-name bag for my mom.

15,000?

Giving the same to your mother-in-law would be too extravagant.

It's not that I am unwilling to spend.

But after buying that for my mom, I have no much money left.

Then I'll lend you some.

Don't play the hero. I can't bear to exploit you.

Ask Zhu Jincao for it.

But his is not mine.

This won't do. That won't do. What exactly do you want to do?

It's not just about the money.

Even if I give my mother-in-law a bag, she might not even like it.

I don't want to be blamed for being a spender.

Then I would be wrongly accused.

Then there's only one solution left.

Say it.

Say it louder.

No.

Is this okay?

♪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♪