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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 6=

Mom, check out Auntie's WeChat Moments.

She is showing off.

Her purse...

When did she post it?

I haven't seen it.

She blocked us. Lingxiao forwarded it to me.

That's the real purse. She took it.

What's wrong with her? How can she take the purse?

She caused so much trouble and just left without a word.

Why are you nagging again?

What's wrong? Who left?

We've wronged Moli.

(Shanya, Shanghai Telecom)

(Jincao)

Jincao, I'm waiting for the train.

Tell your mom I'm fine. Don't worry.

Hello? I have poor reception. I have to board now.

She said poor reception and hung up.

I'll talk to her later.

You have to talk to Moli about it.

It's all my fault.

Alright, Mom. I'll tell them

both of you will visit in person to apologize.

Alright.

What? No.

Never embarrass the elders.

Your auntie may have made a mistake, but she's an elder.

You can't embarrass the elders

just to help your wife vent her anger.

Didn't we embarrass my mother-in-law?

Isn't she an elder, too?

She hurt her leg and got humiliated.

Don't you care?

Why would I care?

It's Moli's fault.

She had the idea of getting a counterfeit.

Your mom is a housewife.

How can she tell if the purse is real?

Moli came up with the wrong idea.

You...

Son, it's all my fault.

I'll apologize to your in-laws in person.

What? No! Don't humiliate yourself.

You...

What's your problem?

What's your problem? Sure, go.

Oh, my. This is unbelievable.

I've never seen someone like that.

And she happens to be our in-laws' relative.

She came to visit and stole a purse!

Birds of a feather flock together.

Gu, we raised our girl as a princess.

But she ended up marrying into such a family. What do we do?

It's my fault. I should have known better.

Calm down.

How can I calm down?

Moli, I'm telling you seriously.

We must stick to our principles.

You're not going back to that place.

(The mystery session ended. But the drama continues.)

(We've solved the "case".)

(But we've grown distant, and the conflict has deepened.)

(I've never been so disappointed in Jincao's family.)

An art agent like you has to do the heavy labor

all by yourself?

Thanks to your mother, it's the end of the month,

and I still haven't sold anything.

Heavy labor is all I can do to not get fired.

I know you don't want to hear me explain at the moment.

I should have stood up for you and told them

you aren't that kind of person.

What kind of person am I?

Please, stop being mad.

Don't try to lure me.

How am I luring you? I've missed you.

So what? You can't even protect me.

Hurry up.

Hello, ladies. Do you have an appointment?

Good afternoon, ladies. I'm Mi Na,

the top art agent here at Flying Bird Gallery.

(Flying Bird Gallery)

What would you like to see? I can show you the art pieces.

We're here for Gu Moli.

Moli.

My mom?

Moli.

Mom, what are you doing here?

Look who are here.

Auntie Xuefang, Auntie Cui, and Auntie Tian.

- Hello, Moli. - Hello, Moli.

They've heard so much about you.

Take them around the gallery.

Hurry up. They're going back to their hometown tonight.

This way, please.

Alright.

This way, please.

Hello, Auntie.

Here's our brochure.

Feel free to browse through the art pieces.

Xuefang, abstractionism. What do you think?

Look at the colors and the vibe.

Listen, Xuefang.

Imagine this on the wall in the two-story living room

of the new villa you got.

It's going to look amazing.

Mom, what are you doing?

Are you trying to boost my sales?

Stop selling them those pricy paintings.

T-They may break up with you.

Don't say that. They're my besties.

I've made everything clear with them.

We're here to impress people. We've got your back.

What do you think, Xuefang?

Yulan, this is totally my style. I'll take it.

You've got a great taste.

Yulan, I'll get this painting of the white horse.

You have a great taste as well.

I'll take the hand sculpture.

I kind of like it.

It's going to look nice in our little garden.

Aunties, please come here.

Mom, stay here.

Please hear me out.

Before you make any decisions,

please allow me to tell you about the ideas and techniques,

as well as the stories,

and economic and artistic values of these art pieces.

I hope they can speak for themselves.

And I hope you can hear them express themselves

and fall in love with them before purchasing.

- I'll get it. - Bring me the invoice.

Me too. Bring me one.

Stay out of it.

I can't let my besties look down on me.

That's it. I'll take the one next to the white horse.

I have to show some actual support.

I'll get it. Bring me the invoice.

Aunties, please follow me.

Okay.

Thank you, Auntie.

No problem.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mom.

Auntie Tian.

This is for you.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

I saw you bought the painting of white horse. What a great taste.

Thank you.

I've always been the agent

of the painter Xu Yueping.

May I have your WeChat?

Feel free to contact me if you're interested

in his future artwork.

We'll only get paintings from Gu Moli.

Thank you so much, Moli.

You held a mini-lecture for us.

We've done so much shopping in Shanghai.

This is the most elegant experience.

I'd call it a journey of culture.

- Yeah, a journey of culture. - A journey of culture.

Thank you for your support.

Here are your contracts and receipts.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Ms. Wu, here's yours.

Thank you.

Rest assured. The art pieces you've purchased

will be delivered with care in a month.

Alright, I am a bit hungry.

Shall we have some afternoon tea?

- Alright. - Alright.

There's a trendy restaurant nearby.

Have a try. It's on Ms. Wu.

Of course. Let's go.

Let's go.

See you, Aunties.

So happy.

You know, I love their cakes.

I love sweets.

Bye, Aunties.

Come home early. Go back.

Come on, stop staring. They're gone.

I didn't see that coming. Impressive.

I saw it. My mom ignored you. So what?

I'm afraid it's even harder for you to come home now.

You still don't know me.

Have I ever let my parents affect our relationship?

What happened today won't have anything to do with my decision.

Gifts blind the eyes.

The truth is our parents expect us to pay back.

Both mine and yours.

Still being petty?

Fine, tell me what I should do.

Should I tell my mom that I don't need her help,

cancel the deals and ask the gallery

to wire the money back?

Or you're going to make your parents and your auntie

apologize in person? Can you do that?

No, I can't. All I can do is to love you.

Honey, come home with me.

Not yet.

- Give me the red envelope. - Thank you.

Miss, this is for you.

What is it?

You paid for Mr. Wang the night before.

He told me to give it to you. Take a look.

He put 200 yuan extra to get you a drink as a token of gratitude.

Who's giving out cash these days?

I almost forgot about it.

Keep it.

Thank you.

What a small world. Got the money?

Waiter, a Bowmore, please.

Okay.

Take it back.

I did you a small favor. It's too much for interest.

May I have your WeChat?

There's no need for that. You paid me back.

Sorry, I was drunk that night.

I forgot I set up a restriction.

I can only add you through the QR code.

So troublesome.

What?

I said you are trouble. And your phone as well.

I thought you were a fraud. Take the money back.

May I have your WeChat, please?

I think it's okay for a guy to set up restrictions.

But it's not okay for him to insist on adding someone on WeChat.

I sincerely apologize.

May I have your WeChat, please?

Do people get divorced because they share different values?

Because of domestic violence, adultery, or financial issues?

Do they get divorced because they no longer love each other?

Maybe there's one more explanation.

They may get divorced out of love.

Sounds weird, right?

But when your life is at a standstill

with irreconcilable family issues,

and when your marriage is held hostage by demands,

a divorce may be the solution to all problems.

Does it really work?

I'd like to try it.

(Strategic Divorce)

Mom. Dad.

(Jincao, my son. After a long night's contemplation,)

(your mom and I have decided to leave,)

(so that you can reflect on yourself.)

(I couldn't help but worry when I saw you in a mess)

(after I came to Shanghai.)

(Remember, you've worked hard to achieve what you've achieved.)

(But still, you couldn't have made it without our support.)

(So be grateful.)

(We left you a week's dishes in the fridge.)

(Also, your mom knows you like stews. So she made a big pot of it.)

(It's enough for a few days.)

Way to go. You were still lecturing me before you left.

You created a mess.

How am I going to face Moli's parents?

(Ke's Grandma) (Just so you know, Moli,)

(Ke's Grandpa and I are going home.)

(You can go home tonight.)

(I left the keys in the fruit bowl. Put it away.)

(Department of Civil Affairs) (You applied for divorce one month ago.)

(The 30-day cooling-off period is due.)

(If you insist on getting a divorce,)

(please visit us for paperwork in three days.)

Room 1010. Right now.

Why are we in a hotel again?

My parents left. Come home with me.

Hug me.

What's wrong?

It's been a month. Let's get the divorce paper done.

I can't reach Moli on the phone.

I came to the gallery and she was on leave.

Zhu Jincao's phone is off.

She's not with you?

(Flying Bird Gallery)

Auntie, calm down. Let me see what I can do.

Excuse me.

Are you also here for Gu Moli?

Who are you?

My sister-in-law is not here?

Who are you?

Huang Qianniu, Zhu Jincao's cousin.

Huang Qianniu? Your mom took the purse and got Moli into trouble, huh?

Keep it down. She told you everything.

I guess you're my sister-in-law's bestie.

Stop calling her that.

Tell me. I can't reach them right now.

Do you know where they are?

Well...

You either know or you don't. Tell me the truth.

I wouldn't come if I knew.

I'm here to apologize to her in person

and on my mom's behalf.

You've decided?

Yeah.

My auntie was ridiculous. My parents hurt you.

They owe you and your parents an apology.

You have every reason to be mad. But I can't divorce you.

That's our only way out of it.

Moli, are you bored of me?

Of course not.

Then why?

Think about it.

What got our marriage to this point?

Our parents? The house? Money?

None of those. It was our attitude.

We allowed our parents to interfere in our marriage.

We're like unweaned, overgrown babies.

We have too little freedom.

It won't end unless we get divorced.

I admit that our marriage is facing trouble.

But a divorce is not the only solution.

We can make things right as long as we work together.

For how long? One year? Two years? Forever?

Haven't we tried before?

It only created more problems.

What did we gain?

Do you know what it means to get divorced?

It means we're no longer married and our relationship

is no longer legally protected.

You'll be my ex-wife. I'll be your ex-husband.

The relationship between all of us will change dramatically.

I don't get it. It's not like we don't love each other.

You love me and I love you.

Why do we have to get divorced?

I know you've been stressed and have suffered

for me and this family.

You've never asked for anything from me.

You've never raised your voice at me.

Marrying you is the best decision I have made in my life.

Because I married for love.

To this very day, I still believe

that you're the man who can protect me.

It's not the interference of parents I'm afraid of now.

Nor am I afraid of that small one-bedroom apartment.

What I'm afraid of is that one day we'll forget love.

I fear for our immensely precious love

being eroded away by life bit by bit.

What about Ke?

Do you think she'll be happy to see us fighting

all day long?

Once we get divorced, we don't have to please our parents anymore.

Nor do we have to accept any interference.

But we're still in love. We're still Ke's parents.

Nothing will change.

So we're pretending to be divorced.

Why can't we just fabricate a divorce certificate?

No, we have to do it for real.

They'll go back to normal if they find out

that we're faking it.

We're getting a divorce to tell them

that they don't get to say anything

about our lives anymore.

You sure you want to do this? Will you think twice?

Jincao, trust me.

This is the best way to protect our simple life.

But you have to promise that the divorce is for show.

We took vows to look after each other.

You have to love me forever. Only me.

I promise. I'll always love you even if we get divorced.

♪Sweet moments♪

♪Can never pass♪

(Strategies are used to make fundamental changes in life.)

(Jincao and I chose)

(to get a strategic divorce to stay together, instead of breaking up,)

(and to make our simple days)

(freer, happier, and more harmonious.)

♪The tender courage♪

♪Soothes wounds laced with salt♪

Sister.

Why are you so sticky?

You're following me to the company?

I just want to explain to you.

My mom didn't mean to steal the purse.

No one was home,

so she just took it out for some photos to show off.

But the zipper broke, and she got terrified.

She didn't know what to do. So I offered her an idea.

I said we could get a fabricate as a substitute for now.

I thought my sister-in-law wouldn't find out

because she had so many purses.

I'd buy a real one once I could use

my credit card.

I have no idea what you were thinking.

It's my fault.

I'll show your mom some respect.

You're a grown-up. Is that how a grown-up handles things?

Liu, I was calling you.

What's wrong?

Mr. Ma has been hospitalized with a heart attack.

He can't give the opening speech at the Investment and Development Forum

of the Education Industry.

Did you contact other guests?

Yeah, I did. They're all occupied. It's the season for forums.

They're all fully booked.

Go to the hospital first and look after Mr. Ma.

I'll handle the rest.

Alright.

Sister.

Will you just leave?

I can't. I didn't mean to pry, but I heard that you need a lecturer.

I can help you with that.

You know Wang Lingxiao?

The famous and mysterious financial investment analyst.

Yeah, I know him. From Weekly Finance.

I can get him to give the opening speech. What do you say?

Can you?

What a small world. It's fate.

God is helping me repent.

Wang Lingxiao is my eldest cousin. Zhu Jincao is the second eldest.

I'm the youngest of us all.

Wang Lingxiao's mom is the eldest sister of my mom.

Zhu Jincao's mom is the second eldest of the three.

They're sisters by blood.

We're so close to each other that we're like brothers by blood.

Finally, we got divorced.

Take off the ring.

No.

We have to make it real.

Okay.

(PRC, Divorce Certificate)

Zhu Jincao, you're single now.

I wish you all the romance.

No way!

Gu Moli, I'll keep a close eye on you from now on.

Can you?

Where did you go? Why didn't you pick up the phone?

Liu was looking for you, too.

Why are you packing?

Did you change your mind just

because Zhu Jincao went to your gallery and sweet-talked you?

This is not allowed. His parents didn't apologize.

They didn't visit us. You can't give in.

Moli.

Your mom is talking to you. Answer her.

Right, I have something to tell you.

I got divorced.

(Divorce Certificate)

Good. That's good.

Don't worry. Mom and Dad will take care of you and Ke

from all aspects.

Yeah, the divorce marks the beginning of a new life.

We're your strong support. Don't worry.

Thanks, Dad. Thanks, Mom.

Jincao and I decided to spend the weekend together with Ke.

It's partly to commemorate our marriage

and partly to create a nice memory for Ke.

Mom, Dad, I have to go. See you.

Grandpa and Grandma left. Our home is so neat.

Look, even she got used to

the apartment being crammed.

That pile of delivery boxes at the entrance, the clothes rack,

this tacky sofa cover,

and these boxes. I'm so sick of them.

My mom is used to living a thrifty life.

What happened to the art style I chose?

It's completely wiped out.

I don't get it.

How did a classy woman like me put up with it for so long?

What's so funny?

Nothing. Let's do a thorough cleaning.

Restore the apartment to the classy and warm Moli style.

Let's do it.

Let's do it.

Let's go.

It's amazing.

It's amazing.

What are we going to do? Want to watch a movie?

Yeah, let's watch a movie.

Are you happy to be with Daddy and Mommy today?

Yeah!

But I'm even happier with my grandparents here.

You're such a good girl.

But our apartment is too small for so many people.

Then I'll get a big house once I grow up.

I'll live with you

and my grandparents together.

Alright, I'll wait to enjoy the big house.

Okay!

You've been happy since we got the certificate.

We've achieved our preliminary goal. Aren't you happy?

What certificate?

Just eat your snacks.

No more questions. Let's watch a movie.

Shall we?

Yeah.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Go to bed.

Gu.

I was so upset when I saw our daughter

with that divorce certificate.

Our daughter is so excellent.

How did she end up like this?

From now on,

our daughter is a divorced woman.

She's divorced. So what?

There are so many divorced women out there.

I swear I'll help my daughter live a decent life

with Ke after the divorce.

I want them happier than before.

I'll prove to the Zhu family

that they should regret it.

- Ke finally fell asleep. - We should go to bed.

We can finally sleep in the bedroom tonight.

It's going to be like that.

This is the most inexpensive activity tonight.

It saved us 800 yuan.

Yeah, that's right.

Hello, Liu.

I assume you're calling about my cousin for the forum.

Yeah. Everything is settled?

Rest assured. I promise I'll get it done.

Wang Lingxiao will contact you by tomorrow night.

Are you sure?

Trust me.

Alright, I'll wait for him. Thank you.

No problem. My pleasure. See you.

Lingxiao, it's time to build up our reputation.

(Divorce Certificate)

I'm free.

That's enough. You don't have to carry it around.

It makes you so happy to see it, huh?

Why don't you just shout out loud? "I'm divorced. I'm single.

Is there any cool guy who wants me?"

You think I'll be scared? Listen.

My beautiful and free life starts now.

I'm pretty. I have a cute kid.

My boyfriend Zhu Jincao is handsome and loyal.

He may not be so rich at this point,

but he's already perfect for me.

Are you done? Don't get carried away.

I still think you're too irrational.

With this, you're no longer husband and wife

from the legal perspective.

I have to warn you.

Watch your boyfriend. Someone may approach him.

Are you serious? I should be worried?

Someone may approach me. He should be worried.

Does he have a cousin?

Wang Lingxiao, the commentator of Weekly Finance?

You know him?

I've heard of him. I may need to work with him.

Do you need my help?

I wanted to ask you for help.

But you're divorced, so don't disturb your ex

and his family.

It's okay.

I'm more than happy to disturb my boyfriend Zhu Jincao.

Never mind. I don't want you to get carried away and make another mistake.

I've been calling you but your phone was off. Where did you go?

Take a guess.

Tell me the truth. Did you do something shady again?

Waiter.

What's wrong?

I packed the food I made for tomorrow.

The fridge is full.

This stewing pot is too big.

Throw away the food.

Wash the pot and take out the trash.

Alright.

What's going on?

W-Who are you?

Who am I? This is my home. Give it to me.

Who are you?

Mom, why did you come back?

You're asking me?

Thankfully, I came back.

Otherwise, you'll empty this place.

Ke's Grandma.

Grandma.

Ke.

Why did you come back?

Because I missed you.

Did you miss me?

Yeah.

I missed you.

I was gone for a few days.

And you already got a cleaning lady?

Moli, don't you have hands?

Do you have to hire someone to clean up such a small place?

How much is this going to cost?

I saw it on my way back.

You threw away the things I gathered over the years.

This sofa cover is just fine. Is it broken?

No, it just doesn't match with the decoration.

It doesn't match? Do you know why I got this?

You paid a few thousand for this sofa.

I have to protect it with a cover.

This is how you live?

And this pot of stew.

You haven't even taken a bite. Why are you throwing it away?

We forgot to eat it. It went bad.

It went bad? Why didn't you put it in the fridge?

You're grown-ups. How can you waste food like this?

Could you please keep it down?

Ke is right in the room.

I bought the house. I can speak as loudly as I want.

Yeah, you're right. This is your house.

Do whatever you want.

Jincao and I got divorced, anyway.

What? Divorced? What do you mean?

Who's divorced?

We are divorced.

We wanted to throw a party and end this marriage happily.

But you came back and started throwing a tantrum.

We didn't even finish the movie.

You got divorced for a purse?

Listen to yourself. Is it about the purse?

The purse revealed the true nature of people.

That was my fault. I've apologized.

You can't hold on to that

and divorce my son.

That's enough. Let's call it even.

I have nothing to do with you now, anyway.

Jincao, show her the divorce certificate.

Son, are you really divorced?

Yeah.

♪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♪