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[Episode 24]

Nan Ya, do you believe in love?

I know I must sound ridiculous.

A person who's never really been in love

talking about love with a woman

whom he can never be with.

But I know.

The thing in my heart

cannot be suppressed or thrown away.

It's like a hot piece of coal.

It hurts.

It hurts a lot if you don't pay enough attention.

It makes you happy at this moment but upset at the next moment.

I suppose that's love.

You wish to get close,

but you can't.

You want to push it away, but you can't bear to.

You said you're older than me.

Then tell me what it is.

I know this isn't the right time to say these things.

But if I don't tell you,

you'll never be able to hear it.

[ZIJIN] You said you're leaving,

and I can't do anything.

The words of retention

seem so pale and inadequate,

even childish and selfish.

I know.

You wish to get rid of everything here.

And escaping from here is the only option.

Nan Ya.

I will wait for you.

I'll always wait for you.

No matter where you are,

there will be a person who quivers when hearing your name,

until

you are willing to look back at me.

Until the day we meet again.

[Tender Light]

[Stray Birds]

I checked, and no one's around.

Let me in. I have something for you.

What is it?

I took these photos the last few days.

He's involved in the bridge case.

Why did you follow him?

This is a good chance.

The bridge case has caused two deaths.

If he's sentenced,

he'll stay in jail for at least 8 to 10 years.

Do you want to get yourself killed?

Don't you know how unscrupulous Xu Yi is?

This is a serious case.

What do you think he'll do if he finds out?

He will do anything.

It's okay.

We hid ourselves well. He didn't see us.

"We"?

Who else is doing these with you?

Never mind that.

The point is,

I'm sure when Xu Yi runs out of options,

he'll turn himself in.

You think I don't know he's involved in it?

I can look for the evidence myself.

That's different.

I told you.

I'll take you away from Qingshui town.

I'm a 30-year-old woman.

An adult.

I'm an adult too.

A person who has not entered society

can't be considered an adult.

Life is full of dangers, do you know that?

Stop involving yourself in such dirty businesses.

The college entrance exam is coming up.

You need to focus on your studies and forget about everything else.

I'm not worried about the exam at all.

I'll get into the best university.

Then we'll be able to...

Shut up!

Stop whatever you're doing right now.

If you skip another class,

I'm going to tell your mom.

I'm not following him anymore.

And I've found another way.

I mean what I say.

If I continue to indulge you,

it's only going to do harm to you.

Harm me, then.

We'll need to set rules.

So long as I can see you,

whatever you say is fine.

Stop meddling in the bridge case.

Okay.

Keep your distance in public.

Learn how to protect yourself.

Okay.

Don't harbor any illusions of me.

You're going to control how I think and feel too?

If you don't agree, don't ever come to see me again.

Fine, I agree.

You won't know if I mean what I say anyway.

I don't think Liu Xun knows where his dad is.

Why would he pester Xu Yi otherwise?

Should we tell him?

He's here. Keep your voice down.

But Liu Changshui has been missing for days.

We don't know where he is either.

Maybe Liu Xun knows something.

If we tell him,

we might get more useful information.

No way.

Whom does his dad make money for?

It's for him. Why would he give you any evidence?

I'm pretty sure Xu Yi and Liu Changshui

made a deal previously.

It seems like Liu Changshui has gone missing.

He's probably run off.

If we tell Liu Xun now,

it might just cause more trouble.

Forget it. Let's talk later.

Quiet down.

Everyone, please get seated.

I have a good news to announce.

It's about Jinghua University's special admission.

We recommended two students.

And we've received the reply today.

Zhou Luo is selected for a retest.

Zhou Luo...

Quiet down.

Liu Xun,

don't be disheartened.

Competition is fierce

for this special admission.

Your result was pretty good.

But there's only one spot

allotted for our county.

Even if you can't get into Jinghua,

you can still take the college entrance exam.

There are plenty of national key universities.

So,

remember what I said.

As long as you get into a good school,

nobody cares

how many college entrance exams you've taken.

So no need to feel ashamed.

Pick up your spirits

and learn from Zhou Luo.

Alright!

Liu Xun.

Liu Xun.

Liu Xun.

Get back here.

Where are you going?

Quiet.

Silence!

Quiet down!

Jealousy is no use.

But we encourage healthy competition.

You have to study hard!

Alright,

let's start the class.

The house is much livelier with you lot around.

Mr. Zhou, I wish you could see it.

Liu Xun looked about to explode.

He's been competing with Zhou Luo from the start.

What's that called?

Overestimating one's capabilities.

Yes! He overestimated his capabilities.

Zhou Luo.

I've told you many times.

A person should always be humble

in whatever occasion.

When you show off,

you'll make people hate you.

When did your son ever show off?

Right, Mr. Zhou. Zhou Luo keeps a low profile in school.

Low profile?

I heard about it from your dad.

He said,

when other people are having class,

he's playing basketball.

When others are solving questions,

he's listening to music.

Isn't that showing off?

That's nothing, really.

I thought it was cool, Mr. Zhou.

What's so cool about him?

Today,

I'll show you what being cool truly is.

I'll make

my signature dish, the Zhou's steamed fish.

- That'll be awesome. - Thanks, Mr. Zhou.

He only knows

how to make that one dish.

Go on, then.

Thanks, Mr. Zhou.

You better keep a low profile.

Okay.

Next time, I'll pretend I don't know how to solve the questions,

and pay extra attention in class.

And deliberately flunk the tests several times.

That won't do.

You've always submitted the answer sheets early.

Who would believe you getting low scores?

It's too obvious.

I've handed in my answers early too.

That's because you haven't written anything on them.

Thanks.

By the way, Qingli,

when you're leaving

remind me of this.

I bought two bottles of nice liquor for your dad.

Bring them for him.

Luo is able to achieve this result

thanks to him.

No need, Auntie Guixiang.

My dad is expecting Zhou Luo

to win him a reputation.

You are

just too adorable.

Auntie Guixiang.

If you like our Qingli so much, you could take her...

Bingbing.

What? Don't be shy.

You want to go study in Beijing too, right?

You can get Zhou Luo to be your private tutor.

That's a good idea.

Luo.

In the future,

don't go to the library at night.

Go and give Qingli extra classes.

It doesn't have to be every day.

Twice a week would be good.

Okay.

Come over and eat here when you take extra classes.

I'll cook delicious food for you.

Thanks, Auntie Guixiang.

It's ready.

Try this.

Have a taste.

You did a good job today.

The fish looks delicious.

Yeah.

Come on, Luo.

Here, raise your glass.

Congratulations on successfully getting a retest.

Keep it up.

May every one of you get good results.

Yes, yes.

Congratulations, Zhou Luo!

May everyone achieve good grades.

Come on, let's eat.

Let's eat.

Try the food.

Auntie Guixiang, have one of these.

Thank you.

Goodbye, Auntie Guixiang.

Bye, Auntie Guixiang.

Hang on, wait a minute.

Take these supplements and divide them among yourselves.

Don't waste the good stuff on us.

Save them for Zhou Luo.

We're off. No, thanks.

Bye, Auntie Guixiang.

Qingli.

Wait.

Let Zhou Luo send you home.

Luo.

Take this

and give it to Qingli's dad.

Thanks, Auntie Guixiang.

You're welcome.

We'll be going now.

We're off.

Bye, Auntie Guixiang.

Ride slowly.

Don't worry.

We're off.

Bye-bye.

Qingli, you've got this.

Hurry up and go.

Quickly, Chen Jun.

I heard

Jinghua is in the Haidian District.

What other schools are there, I wonder?

There should be plenty.

Which schools do you think I can get into with my grades?

You can do some research.

Find one that you like.

As long as it's close to Jinghua,

it doesn't matter which school I get into.

I'll go look for you, then.

How about I ride the bike and take you back?

I want to take a walk.

My dad's just going to watch over me when I get home.

I need to pee.

Sorry.

Okay.

Well...

Be safe.

Take care on the way back.

Jinghua?

How high is the probability of getting accepted

through sitting for the retest?

I don't know.

What I heard is that there are two scenarios.

Either I get a guaranteed admission,

or they give me a grade reduction notice.

A repeat student like me won't be getting a guaranteed admission though.

You're awesome!

This is nothing.

I have many more talents you don't know.

How about I help you with the ironing?

How could you know how to iron clothes?

You should go home and revise instead.

Don't lose this opportunity in the hand.

I don't need to revise.

Even without the reduced score notice,

I'll be able to be admitted.

Come off it.

I'm jealous of these kids.

They are able

to wear clothes made by you

and run about.

If you manage to get accepted,

I'll make one for you too.

Then I hope all my future clothes

can be made by you.

You should go home now.

You're getting in the way of my work.

It's fine.

Even if

I don't go home, I'd either be running at this time

or studying at the library. My mom lets me be.

I can help you hang up these clothes.

Hang these two up, then.

Guixiang, don't forget my order.

Don't worry. I'll get them for you when I go to the city.

Alright, thanks.

Qingli.

Auntie Guixiang.

You left your bag here.

I was waiting for you to come back.

Here you go.

Thanks, Auntie Guixiang.

Where is Zhou Luo?

Isn't he back?

No, he's not.

He said he needed to go to the restroom, so he left in a hurry.

He must have found a place somewhere to do it.

Alright, then.

You take care.

Okay, I'm leaving.

Bye, Auntie Guixiang.

Give my regards to him your dad.

Will do.

Nan Ya.

Did you find any particular poem you like

in the poem collections you read recently?

As if I have the time to read poems.

I recently read a poem I really like.

I copied it down.

Let me read it for you.

[Between my lover and me, 300 long nights]

[will be erected like 300 high walls.]

[And the sea]

[will be a magic show between us.]

[The cruel hand of time]

[will tear apart]

[the streets that pierce my chest like thorns.]

[There will be nothing left]

[but memories.]

[The dusk is given by sadness.]

[The night that longs for you.]

[The decadent wilderness.]

[The poor sky is]

[humiliated]

[in the bottom of the puddles]

[like]

[a fallen angel.]

[And your life that graces my desire.]

[And that desolate]

[and lighthearted neighborhood]

[shining today in the glow of my love.]

[Final as a statue,]

[your absence]

[will sadden other fields.]

Nan Ya.

Nan Ya?

Nan Ya!

I know you're inside.

Go home now.

Nan Ya.

I'm coming.

Wait a minute.

What are you trying to do?

I saw the light is still on,

so you must still be in.

What are you here for?

Let's talk inside.

Go in and talk.

Such exquisite children's clothing.

In Qingshui town,

you have the best sewing skills.

Just get to the point.

Nan Ya.

I know you hate me.

What happened at the train station

was all Xu Yi's idea.

We were told to act along with him.

You know that

our family's livelihood depends on him.

We can't fight against him, right?

Actually,

Hu Xiu told Xu Yi about your plan to leave

long ago.

Even if we hadn't put on the act,

you still wouldn't have been able to leave.

I know.

What I did that day was despicable.

If you can't let it go,

how about this?

Hit me. You can hit me.

If it makes you feel better,

I'm willing to take it. Go on and hit me.

Let go.

Nan Ya, I know

that you've suffered a lot.

You hate Xu Yi.

So do we.

I think we're in the same boat now.

Right?

You received a lot of benefits from Xu Yi.

Why would you hate him?

What benefits?

We didn't even receive one cent.

He and Liu Changshui got all the money.

Now that something's happened,

he wants Xu Jian to take the fall for him.

You know very well

what kind of person Xu Yi is.

Could you please persuade him,

since we are all relatives?

After all, blood is thicker than water,

am I right?

It's really up to Xu Jian.

If he didn't want to go, what could Xu Yi have done?

You don't get it.

The company Xu Yi used

to manage this construction project

was registered under my brother-in-law's name.

If Xu Jian was spared jail,

my brother-in-law would have to go to jail.

Why should I help you?

You...

What did you say?

I said, why should I help you?

Nan Ya.

I know you have a good heart.

I have two children at home.

I only came to you

because I have no other options.

If Xu Jian is arrested,

how are my kids and I going to live?

Please, I'm begging you.

That day when you were putting on a show at the train station,

did you think about how Wanwan and I would live?

I deserve this!

I'm so bad!

I'm on my knees now to ask for your forgiveness.

Just say it.

I'll do everything you wish.

Then go and tell Xu Yi

that I want a divorce.

You know this is impossible.

If you won't do it,

then forget it.

It's not that I don't want to.

But is absolutely impossible for you

to divorce Xu Yi.

He'd rather

be called the pitiful husband with a cheating wife.

What do you think it's for?

I'll be frank with you.

He went to Jiang Zhi

and got all the evidence of his abuse destroyed.

Even if you go to the hospital to ask for records,

there won't be anything.

And you can forget about winning a lawsuit against him.

If that's the case,

let's settle it with money.

How much do you want?

Not much.

500,000 yuan.

500,000 yuan?

That's daylight robbery!

How am I supposed to find this much money?

Since you're not willing to spend money either,

you may leave now.

See yourself out.

Nan Ya.

How about this?

Report Xu Yi to the police.

If he goes to jail,

you'll be free.

Do you have proof?

Yes.

I know there's a ledger.

Then why don't you report him?

The ledger is with Xu Yi.

If you can steal it out,

I'll help you report him.

It's been a long time since I've met someone

who thinks they can win without any investment.

500,000 yuan.

Not even one cent less.

Turns out you're just like Xu Yi,

the same greedy crooks.

Cheap wench, you deserved the beating.

Your man should have just beaten you to death.

So obsessed with money.

You should be content with all the money Xu Yi has.

But you go out and fool around with other men.

Shameless!

Why are you still here?

I worried you'd get bullied.

I'm not a pushover.

You should go.

Open the door.

Open up!

Nan Ya!

Nan Ya!

Open the door!

Hurry up!

Open the door!

The wholesale market, right?

I'll deliver it for you.

No, don't. It's a crowded place. People will see you.

There won't be many cars at this hour.

You wait here for the bus.

I'll take this there on my bike.

You don't have to.

It's fine.

I'll just take it to the market's entrance. I won't go in.

I'll wait for you

at the alley around the corner.

Just wait for the bus here. See you in a bit.

Over here.

I'll reward you later.

What would you like?

Delivering and folding clothes.

I'll take 100 yuan.

Why do you need 100 yuan?

The pocket money my mom gives me isn't enough.

Well, you can push it in.

I'll go and deliver it, then.

Careful.

Got it.

Nan Ya.

I'm surprised with your speed.

With your handiwork and quality,

I feel kind of sorry for you.

It's not much money.

I hope you won't feel underpaid.

But rest assured.

We'll have more opportunities.

Next time, I'll get you a better price.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Okay, I'll be off.

Okay.

I'll take this.

Sure.

Where have you been?

Just looking around.

You just have to spend every penny you have, huh?

This is a wholesale market.

I know the bosses here.

Tell me if there's something you like.

Having looked around the whole place,

I didn't find anything that I liked.

Anyway, there's some time left.

Are you busy?

Why?

Let me take you to a place.

Where?

Where are we going?

Just come.

Sit.

I've been here many times.

But I didn't know there was a trail like this.

I found this path

when I was running around on my own.

When I was younger,

we would climb over the back hill

to avoid the entrance fee.

But there are fewer people on this side,

so it's quieter.

I come here for a break when I'm feeling down.

So this is the road

less taken.

You remember.

I shall be telling this with a sigh,

somewhere ages and ages hence.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I...

I took the one less traveled by.

And that has made all the difference.

The road less taken is often harder.

But I had read

an article.

It said

that we shouldn't choose the easier road.

Instead, we should choose the correct road,

no matter how arduous it is.

Where did you get the camera?

This is Jiang Bingbing's.

Previously, I borrowed this from her

when I was following Xu Yi. And I haven't returned it.

Zhou Luo.

Xu Yi is a dangerous man.

You have to learn how to protect yourself.

I know.

It's a little windy now.

Put this on.

Where did you get the scarf from?

I bought it just now.

Oh, there's one more.

It's for Wanwan.

You used the money I gave you to buy me gifts?

It's my money.

I worked for it.

Well, I have a gift for you too.

Do I also have a gift?

What is it?

"Stray Birds".

Make life as gorgeous as summer flowers

and death as quiet and beautiful as autumn leaves.

Thanks.

♪When the crowd disperses and the excitement fades away♪

♪You shine brightly in the shadows♪

♪Like a firework in the deep sea night♪

♪Blooming alone unexpectedly♪

♪She thought her heart was just passing through♪

♪But accidentally, it was illuminated by him♪

♪She freezes with him in the center of the stage♪

♪Whose love will last forever?♪

♪In this strange and diverse world♪

♪You are so unique♪

♪Because you bravely shatter worldly prejudices♪

♪The waves of the sea are ever-changing♪

♪But clouds always seem familiar♪

♪Because you are there, shining the light of life♪

Wanwan.

Wanwan.

Nan Ya.

Time to go home.

Mommy is here.

I made you some food.

You won't have to cook when you get home.

Goodbye, Zhou Luo.

Goodbye.

♪You shine brightly in the shadows♪

♪Like a firework in the deep sea night♪

♪Blooming alone unexpectedly♪

♪She thought her heart was just passing through♪

♪But accidentally, it was illuminated by him♪

Zhou Luo.

♪She freezes with him in the center of the stage♪

♪Whose love will last forever?♪

♪The waves of the sea are ever-changing♪

♪But clouds always seem familiar♪

♪Because you are there, shining the light of life♪

♪I can't explain the way to leave♪

♪How to fly to touch the perfect sky♪

♪It's no me, it's no me♪

♪Never understood the face of time♪

♪How strong it is, heart is blind♪

♪It's on me, it's on me♪

♪Always wondered what comes after life♪

♪If the body dies, the soul still lives♪

♪Always minded what follows in the love♪

♪Will the candy crush the name of♪

♪Sweetie♪

♪You need to know how long♪

♪We should go♪

♪I just wanted to make sure that you know♪

♪Sweetie♪

♪You need to know how long♪

♪We should go♪

♪I just wanted to make sure that you know♪

♪To go♪

♪Never understood the face of time♪

♪How strong it is, heart is blind♪

♪It's on me, it's on me♪

♪Always wondered what comes after life♪

♪When the body dies, the soul still lives♪

♪Always minded what follows in the love♪

♪Will the candy crush the name of♪

♪Sweetie♪

♪You need to know how long♪

♪We should go♪

♪I just wanted to make sure that you know♪

♪Sweetie♪

♪You need to know how long♪

♪We should go♪

♪I just wanted to make sure that you know♪

♪To go♪