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Master.

Master,

we came here

at the agreed time.

But he suddenly changed his mind.

He wouldn't let us take the deceased.

Look at him.

Hello,

we are with the funeral parlor.

How may I

help you?

Stop rushing me.

I have told you already.

You can take my dad

when the hour comes.

What exact hour

do you mean?

Not now, anyway.

My dad hasn't departed yet.

He still has something to say to me.

You must think

I'm out of my mind,

right?

You are perfectly all right.

If I'm not mistaken,

your family has many customs to follow.

You are just

following your dad's last wishes.

I have heard before

that if the deceased person

is reflected in a mirror

or any reflective object,

they won't rest in peace.

So, they must be covered.

You know this?

We will try our best to understand

and respect the traditions of each family.

I believe your dad told you

not to cry

after his passing.

He said

there is a process

when consciousness leaves the body.

So I don't want to disturb him.

After this,

it's truly considered his departure.

All right, then.

We will wait with you.

I need their help.

On the count of three, open the curtains.

You have to be fast, okay?

One,

two,

three.

=Will Love in Spring=

=Episode 5=

Dad, hurry up!

My class rep doesn't like us to be late.

One moment.

I will send Yan first. The train won't wait.

Wait here.

He Zhangyue, don't bring that.

It contains additives.

How did I not see it?

Mr. He,

you said

the business of Yan Village's vegetables was slow.

Not anymore.

The town has contacted a supermarket chain.

They purchase directly from the fields.

He Zhangyue,

did you wash

Yan's sports shoes?

They are dried downstairs.

He Niaoniao,

bring Yan's shoes up.

All right.

Mr. He,

when will the seaside resort in the town open?

I can help with publicity.

Really?

Zhuang Jie,

you are annoying.

Why keep interrupting us

when you are not in a hurry to leave?

I want to do something

for the town.

Jie, no rush.

I will ask around

about the seaside resort.

Hurry up.

I'm zipping up the case.

There is more here.

More?

Mr. He,

you send Niaoniao first.

Mom is here with me.

I beg your pardon.

You should have done this last night.

It is always a mess

every time before you leave home.

You can't blame me.

Your two daughters are annoying.

I will do it. No rush. I drop her off first.

- Dad! - Don't bother with him.

Come down now!

He can take a cab.

Coming.

We have to go to the development zone to see the factory later.

Sign the contract soon.

There is a lot to deal with afterward.

That will be in the evening.

I'm going to Yanggou Village

to help load Chinese Yams for transportation.

You are so occupied.

I bet those Chinese yams

will end up being consumed by the town itself.

Spending a great deal of money, yet can't absorb the yields.

The Chinese Yams aren't selling well?

How large is the yield? Who takes charge of this?

Mr. He.

We are leaving.

Jie, make sure my goose is safe!

Just go already.

My goose.

Mom.

Where is the Yanggou Village?

Let's go there this afternoon.

Mom?

Mom.

Mom!

Shut your mouth. Stop calling me.

Enough of the noise.

Maidong.

Maidong, are you home?

Maidong,

are you home?

I heard you were on the night shift yesterday.

Then, you must know

he needs to sleep.

Grandma Chen,

the town is conducting

a census,

so I need to confirm something with Maidong.

Is Maidong inside?

I will go in.

He's not in.

He ran out after taking a call.

He didn't sleep a wink.

I wonder what the urgent matter is.

Oh, bad timing.

Well, then.

If he's not in,

I should get going.

Ask him to give me a call when he is back.

Why the rush?

I won't eat you.

Come and have some tea.

Grandma Chen,

I can't stay

for tea today.

I...

I need to visit some other places.

Don't pretend.

I know you all are annoyed.

You are avoiding me.

That's not true.

Grandma Chen,

you have overthought.

You... You asked me to look for a girl

for Maidong,

I didn't forget that.

That's my job.

Besides,

the mayor is concerned about this too.

So don't worry.

I promise I will accomplish the task.

Now, I will offer

another chance.

What do you say?

What is it?

Does the town broadcast station

can still read appreciation letters?

Oh, I see.

A few months ago,

they focused on legal education.

- They bring it back... - Perfect.

I will provide you with some material.

(Yanggou Village)

It's heavy. Slow down.

Be careful.

Slowly.

Can your back handle the weight?

Yeah.

- It's an old injury, so do be careful. - All right.

Come.

Slowly.

Mr. Yang,

why are these Chinese yams

so well-preserved?

We dig them up every autumn,

but can't sell them all at once.

So, we came up with

a sand preservation method.

A layer of Chinese yams, followed by a layer of fine sand,

then sealed with soil on top.

When the spring comes, we must think of a way

to sell them.

How come these high-quality Chinese yams

are unsold?

That's the point.

As you know, the location of Yanggou village

is quite remote.

Plus, we don't

have a distribution channel.

This bugs us big time every year.

Previously, a small factory from the province

only came to collect before the procurement period ended.

The more anxious we are,

the lower they drive the price down.

It's infuriating.

Scoundrels.

They are taking advantage

of us.

Mr. He,

Mr. Yang.

Leave the distribution channels to me.

I promise

I will bring the price up

this year.

Soon, these small factories

will have to queue up to buy.

Did you hear that?

Jie,

we will count on you, then.

I'm going to make you

the shredded Chinese Yam tonight.

Come on, keep on.

I'm motivated now.

Come.

Come. One, two.

Be careful.

Right, be careful.

Perhaps I'm just inexperienced.

The guy this morning

was strange.

What a tradition he has.

Hai, hey.

What did you see this morning?

Nothing.

The sun was too bright.

Nothing?

Master,

what did you see?

(Townfolks, good afternoon.)

(Attention.)

Open the window.

Is it an announcement?

(Please pay attention to this.)

(Just now, we mentioned...)

It has been tough for those villagers.

If I were to handle that,

I might lose money,

instead of making money.

Impossible.

From what I know about you,

you will succeed in everything you do.

Mr. He,

you are flattering me too much.

My mom would scold you if she heard it.

Actually, she probably

thinks this way deep inside.

(Next,)

(we will revive a good tradition)

(of reading appreciation letters.)

Mr. He,

what is that?

It's the "Village-wide Broadcast" project in town.

Villages from miles away

can hear it when the speaker plays.

It's quite convenient.

(...To Chen Maidong.)

(Her letter says,)

("I'm the wife)

(of an American Chinese.)

(This May,)

(my husband suddenly passed away)

(on the trip.)

(It was Chen Maidong of your town)

(who used his most professional skills and greatest patience to explain to us.")

The second son of the Wang family brought an investment from Beijing

to build the meat packaging plant.

Terraces on the Xingshan Mountain

and several acres of Chinese yam fields in Yanggou Village

are all done

by young people who work out of province for the town.

(Zhuang Jie, you came to Nanping during your teenage years.)

(You don't feel a connection here.)

(But not everyone)

(is a fast talker)

(like you.)

(...Respect lives and compassionate.)

Mom.

My goodness.

Why is your face burned?

It doesn't matter.

Mom.

I promise you,

I'm going to use my skills

to help the town.

You can depend on me about those

unsold Chinese yams of Yanggou Village.

(Thank you for grooming)

(such a great civil servant.)

(Besides, I appreciate your consideration for the family)

(and respect for life.)

(All right.)

(The final round)

(of reading letters is now over.)

Grandma,

why is the letter from my drawer appearing on the broadcast?

Don't you feel embarrassed

to force them

to play it on a loop?

I feel so ashamed.

Wu,

I'm leaving.

Tomorrow,

I will write you a letter of appreciation.

All right, get rest early.

Grandma,

could you please stop all this?

If you don't woo Jie,

I will have to take matters into my own hands.

I will take care

of my own business.

So, please.

Stay out of it.

"Returning from the Forbidden City at dawn,

leaving from the east gate of Chang'an City in the dusk.

I no longer speak about whatever happened behind that gate,

this journey ahead is heading off to Jiangnan.

The raised whip urges the carriage forward,

waving my loved ones and hometown off.

I wasn't born belonging to any place,

but I belong anywhere my heart finds peace."

I feel uneasy now.

Don't ever do this again, Grandma.

I don't always care about you.

Just this time.

The rest

is up to you.

What's wrong with Chinese yams?

The promoting techniques are all the same.

Aren't you part of Nanping?

You have to do something.

Wang Xixia,

have you sent the message to the medicine supplier?

Don't miss a single one.

It's not that I'm pushing it.

I just want to find

more purchasers.

Right.

Get back to me by tomorrow morning at the latest.

Careful, it's hot.

Thank you, Mr. He.

Mr. Shen,

the purchaser you introduced to me isn't reliable.

He straightaway demanded

sand-grown Chinese yams.

If I had that,

I wouldn't have needed him.

So,

I found

a Chinese yam product factory

through a friend of mine.

They request to inspect the site

before making a decision.

That's why

I need another option.

Please help me to ask around.

I will treat you to a meal when I'm back in Shanghai.

Mom,

can I not practice writing today?

She is so noisy.

Why don't you say

that she is full of energy?

Of course, she is.

She is trying to prove herself

to someone.

He Niaoniao, you want a beating?

I'm just guessing.

Jie is smart.

She will be praised over the broadcast and prove herself to the entire town.

The entire town?

Not everyone

always dreams about

being on TV

or becoming a star like you.

To be honest,

if someone in the family were on TV,

it would be Jie.

Look at you. You are like a potato.

Jie looks more like a potato.

Look at her face, it's peeling.

Zhuang Jie.

Gosh, your face.

I should try Granny's method on you.

I don't need that old remedy.

I will use the repair mask.

Try this.

Jie,

don't disappoint Mom.

What are you doing here?

Let's both take a break.

Rest up.

Come.

Jeez, He Zhangyue.

Look at what you have done to my girl.

Since she was little, you have always taken her

to the mountain or the river,

she never once came back home looking like a fair girl.

I'm to blame.

Don't be harsh on him.

Mr. He,

if I get recognized by the town later,

I will give you an appreciation pennant.

Sure.

That's right.

Without my dad,

I would've run away from home.

Fine.

Your dad is the best,

and I'm the bad egg.

Satisfied?

Not really.

He Zhangyue.

Let me put the rest for you.

I'm not using that.

Don't waste it.

No, I mean it.

Hurry up and use it.

Keep it for yourself.

Seriously?

Of course.

This is so scary.

He Zhangyue, stand right there!

I'll fly the kite. You can't be serious.

Why are you running?

- Stand right there! - No!

Hurry.

It got in my eyes.

It's fine.

Jeez, your aged skin.

It's got in my eyes. It hurts.

Help!

(Liaogen Chicken) A free pair of wings for you.

It's a new flavor.

Please try it.

Great.

Thank you, Liao.

Your daughter

is so amazing.

It's nothing.

I want a chicken.

Please give me a pair of wings.

No problem.

Your daughter is so capable.

Yanggou Village finally gets a break

after years.

Exactly.

They found a distribution channel

for three consecutive years.

Young people

are educated and well-connected.

Don't praise her too much.

You flattered her.

(Next, let's replay)

(the appreciation letter from the Yanggou Village committee)

(to Zhuang Jie.)

You see,

they are praising your daughter.

Why is it playing on a loop?

Gosh, I'm shy.

She is excellent.

Everyone here gets a share.

No matter what you buy,

Liaogen Chicken

will give you a pair of chicken wings.

You see,

she is giving out free chicken pairs.

Thank you. Good job. Bye.

Bye.

Grandma?

What are you doing here?

I'm waiting for you.

Me?

Anything I can help with?

I want to buy the town's hero

a meal.

I wonder if you would honor me with a favor.

You flatter me.

Are you coming or not?

I'm not quite good at cooking,

but I make the most delicious desserts.

I'm down.

I know

Jie is the best.

I have been

eating alone

for days.

Where is Chen Maidong?

He went to the city to help out.

He has gone for a few days

and didn't say when he would be back.

Anyway,

it doesn't matter whether he is here or not.

I have recorded

your glorious contributions

and sent them to him

on WeChat.

I want this brat

to learn from you.

Grandma, you must be kidding.

Your grandson is mentioned on broadcast way more than I am.

It's useless, though.

That brat never listens to me.

How about this?

You go home first.

I'll come to you later.

It's sunny out here.

All right.

I will wait for you.

Watch out for cars.

Not just anyone

gets praised on the broadcast.

You two

are equally outstanding.

What a perfect match.

Grandma, please give me a break.

Let's look at the photos.

When was this?

I remember he wasn't like this

in Grades 10 and 11.

It was when he was in Grade 12.

He just went wild.

He had a good-looking face

but with the wrong hairstyle.

He may look

decent and honest now,

but he was difficult back then.

His grandpa and I were so worried.

It's normal.

My mom also says

I was an annoying teenage girl.

When Dong was little,

the whole family doted on him.

He used to be mild

until his parents began

to have rough patches,

which then provoked Dong

into being rebellious.

Speaking of his parents,

well...

You are back. What a coincidence.

As if.

This is my home.

Refill the water.

Isn't it full already?

Just do what I say.

Sit.

Get off your phone.

That's rude.

Dong,

Jie helps to promote

the agricultural products of Yanggou Village.

She closed a three-year contract deal.

You told me about this.

Did I?

You see, I'm so forgetful.

Indeed,

you are.

I told you I came back today.

But you didn't tell me

you have a guest.

Jie,

drink some tea before leaving.

It's my walking time now.

Grandma,

I didn't know you had this hobby.

It's a crutch

to get me through Dong's rebellious phase.

Or else, I would have died long ago.

I'm getting up in years.

There is no hope in life

if my grandson wouldn't be braver.

Not at all.

You are full of energy.

You will live to be 199.

I'm not a monster.

Grandma,

take care.

What should we talk about?

About why

I can't stay in Nanping.

Why?

The life here is too slow.

It doesn't fit me.

It will drive me crazy.

When are you leaving?

Tomorrow.

Let's go. I will see you off.

Is this how you treat your guests?

How do you treat your guests then?

You should at least

give your guests a tour

when they first come to your place.

This is the living room.

That's the bedroom.

The kitchen

and Grandma's room are downstairs.

That's all.

I have visited the kitchen

and Grandma's room.

Let's visit yours.

Classical music.

Is this one of your secrets too?

Zhuang Jie.

Is this what you do with everyone?

Chen Maidong,

is this what you do to everyone?

What about me?

Aloof.

What about me?

Frivolous.

Does that concern you?

Let me walk you home...

Bugger off.

(I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry.)

(I will buy you dinner as an apology.)

(I'm ill-mannered.)

(Don't let my stupid behavior get to you.)

(I wish you a safe journey tomorrow.)

(Zhang's Porridge Stall.)

(See you there in ten minutes.)

Do you have to keep staring at me?

Because I'm frivolous.

Do I need to apologize to you properly?

Forget it. I don't hold grudges.

Chen Maidong,

you have a nice profile.

You sit in front of me,

and you say I have a nice profile.

Isn't that not convincing enough?

Who did you get my number?

Grandma?

It's Madam Wu.

Order anything. I will pay.

Excuse me.

I would like two orders of vegetable congee,

one order of beef dumplings,

and a vegetable salad.

Thank you.

That's light.

Not drinking?

Will you drink with me?

I can't.

But I thought the top salesperson

could hold their liquor quite well.

You have so many stereotypes about me.

Did I say anything wrong again?

No, I'm a good drinker.

But I'm not drinking now.

I had my gallbladder removed not long ago.

I'm resting.

But it seems to me

that you aren't resting.

I didn't dare to tell my mom about that.

I was forced to do the food delivery.

I have to swallow my pain.

Chen Maidong.

So you do smile.

Why don't you often smile?

It's my job.

I have to keep my emotions in check.

Over time, it becomes a habit.

I don't join in

whenever there is an exciting crowd.

People might find me annoying.

You don't drink because of your job?

Right.

I demand

to be on call 24/7

and always stay sober.

If anything happens,

I can't go back to work reeking of alcohol.

Your profession is noble.

It's the same for every profession.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Chen Maidong,

have you ever seen a ghost while working?

You are always so facetious.

I'm asking seriously.

I believe in science.

Still, I also believe

in phenomena that science can't explain.

Me too.

We should have a sense of reverence.

Have you ever encountered any supernatural events?

A few days ago,

we went to pick up

a deceased man.

His son believed

that if he placed a basin of water

in the house at noon,

the sunlight reflection on the wall

would show his father's soul.

So we had to

wait with him.

What happened then?

Then...

I need their help. On the count of three,

open the curtains.

Be fast, okay?

One,

two,

three.

(All my colleagues talked about it after coming back.)

(They said the wall or the basin)

(didn't show anything.)

That guy was lying.

What about you?

I didn't look at either of them.

Because the guy was too excited when he got up.

He stepped on my foot.

I was busy pulling my foot out.

I forgot to tell you

I don't like beef.

This is pork.

Do you think I'm stupid?

Chen Maidong,

now you know

I'm not

a fast talker.

Yes, the entire town knows that.

Are these lampposts installed later?

This place used to be dim.

I remember you were reserved

back then.

Why are you so talkative now?

My mom always complains

that I'm louder than a zoo.

No one really remembers

what they were like as a kid.

People change.

No one could have expected

a high school bully

to turn out like you have now.

I wasn't a bully.

That's not true.

Yeah, it's a rumor.

Of course, it's a rumor.

I never messed with anyone if they don't.

If they do, it would be a stand-up fight.

You!

What?

Are you trying to bully a disabled girl again?

I told you

not to always mention

that you are disabled,

and no one would see you as one.

You have a good memory.

Chen Maidong,

you haven't

changed much

from how I remember.

You get sidetracked sometimes,

but you are always on the right path.

Well,

don't let others' opinions

hold you back.

Don't look for partners out of your league

just because of your job.

People who understand you

will embrace everything about you.

People who don't

will never accept you, even if you change yourself.

Are you speaking

from experience?

Exactly.

I'm giving you

honest advice

as a disabled girl.

You have to take it.

Why are you single, then?

Me?

Well,

some reasons hinder us.

Someone just told me

I was her ideal man the other day.

Ideals are fantasies,

while realities are when fantasies are over.

I have reached home.

Thank you for walking me home.

Go inside.

Shouldn't we exchange contacts?

You didn't leave your phone at the office, did you?

(Set Remark and Tag; Remark: Great Man)

(Great Man) It's done.

Aren't you going to set one for me?

Can't I even touch you?

Like you are gilded with gold.

Force of habit.

People don't like to have

physical contact with us.

Chen Maidong,

I'm leaving.

See you again when I'm back in Nanping.

We don't shake hands

or say, "See you again."

So,

I wish you a safe journey.

Oh, come on.

Chen Maidong,

see you again.

Zhuang Jie.

Is the person you can't be with

concerned about

your leg?

Not entirely.

Maybe because

he loves himself

more than he loves me.

I understand, honestly.

Because deep down,

we are the same.

It's normal that we couldn't be together.

(Nanping Guoguang High School, Nanping Town Inquiry-based Pilot School)

Chen Maidong,

you can never sit still for days before you get into a fight.

Aren't your grandparents worried enough about you?

Don't call them again.

Who should I call then?

Your parents?

I did

call them.

One doesn't answer, while the other says they're busy.

Besides your grandparents,

you have

no other guardian, you know?

You got good grades in the junior high academic test.

Can't you work harder?

Does getting in fights solve your problem?

You should ask them if being mean

solves their problems.

You don't want your grandparents to come again, do you?

No.

If so, make up for your mistakes.

Your classmate, Zhuang Jie,

has difficulty moving,

especially on rainy days when her parents have to pick her up.

Starting today,

you will help her.

Whenever the weather is bad,

take her to the school gate

and watch her get in the car before you leave.

I don't want to.

I have played a tree with her.

I owe her nothing.

Chen Maidong,

I'm giving you a chance

to prove that you haven't past help.

If you dare leave Zhuang Jie behind even for a day,

you may drop out of school.

(Chen Maidong,)

(do you remember)

(the days when you carried me on your back?)

It was a rainy day

and I waited for you at the entrance of the classroom building.

But someone told me

that your mom came.

You bolted out

without leaving a word.

People were coming and going around me.

I didn't have an umbrella, I was so helpless.

Because I thought

you wouldn't come back.

It was your mom, after all.

To my surprise,

you did come back.

From then on, I knew

Chen Maidong was a trustworthy person.

At least not like what others see you.

Do you still remember this?

I forgot.

(I also knew that you did all those foolish things)

(because you wanted your mom to come back)

(to see you more)

(and to look after you.)

(Stop analyzing.)

Zhuang Jie is going back to Shanghai tomorrow.

I told you,

we can't put hope on some people and things.

Those who are meant to leave

will eventually leave.

(Moments)

Maidong,

always remember this:

Only kids who cry get candies.

Those who are leaving fear they may remain too long.

Jie!

She will be back soon.

Why are you crying?

- Jie! - You better behave yourself.

Where is my feather duster?

Gosh, no!

Jie, help me!

- Come here. - Help!

Niaoniao, don't get feverish. I will call you once I reach Shanghai.

Take good care of Yan's goose.

Jie, don't go!

Please take me with you.

I miss you.

Enough.

Stop being dramatic.

Stop crying,

or I will beat you.

No!

- Jie! - Go now.

Mom.

Jie!

I'm going to beat you.

Ow!

You are

such a mischievous girl.

Mr. He.

I will do it.

Get in the car.

All right.

Careful.

Mr. He,

is Mom really going

to beat He Niaoniao?

Don't worry.

She knows what she is doing.

On top of that, He Niaoniao is smart. She knows when to keep quiet.

Mr. He, it has been tough for you.

It's lucky to have you in this family.

On the contrary,

having all of you

is my luck.

Let's go!

Right-o!

Chen Maidong?

Chen Maidong.

Not so loud.

What a coincidence.

I came to see someone off.

Me?

What a narcissist you are.

Ask someone to help you

when you get off.

Don't force yourself.

You worry about me?

I should get going.

Anything else?

I told you

that you have a nice profile.

That's too much.

Chen Maidong.

You came here for me,

right?

How is that any different?

Of course, it is.

What is this supposed to mean, then?

I'm not sure.

♪Give me a kiss♪

♪Give me your burning lips♪

♪A gentle and firm gaze♪

♪Fragrance lingers in the wind♪

♪Whispering sweet nothings♪

♪Finally, I believe you are my destiny♪

♪You are the most gorgeous view along my journey♪

♪The leisure spring scenery pales in comparison to your charm♪

♪Leaning on your shoulder and the dreams will come true♪

♪Let's wander together to the unknown, faraway place♪

♪Waiting for the clear skies after the downpour♪

♪You are my last wish♪

♪The bright moonlight♪

♪Gently caresses the tender wheat waves♪

♪And we see a picture of love♪

♪Disappointment is inevitable throughout♪

♪There are twists and turns♪

♪Let this song sing softly for you♪

♪You are the most gorgeous view along my journey♪

♪The leisure spring scenery pales in comparison to your charm♪

♪Leaning on your shoulder and the dreams will come true♪

♪Let's wander together to the unknown, faraway place♪

♪Waiting for the clear skies after the downpour♪

♪You are my last wish♪

♪Give me a kiss♪

♪Give me a splendid dusk♪

♪Give me a sky full of stars♪