Original subtitles

=Will Love In Spring=

(Adapted from the original work "Lover" by She Mu Si)

=Episode 15=

Look at this, Lin. What a feast.

Although you won't be able to taste them,

you can see them.

Today, I'll live-stream the meal for you.

And you will watch me eat.

The shredded squid is my favorite.

Why don't you save me some?

How do I save it for you?

When you're discharged,

I'll tell Dong to buy you a kilogram of fresh shredded squid.

I knew it. I can never steal your food.

What an old glutton.

Now you know what I'm like.

Here.

It's Grandma Lin.

Grandma Lin!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you too, Dong.

Dong. I passed your grandma the New Year's money.

Don't forget to get it from her.

Otherwise, she might keep it to herself.

Sure. I'll get it from her.

So... You go on. I'm heading out.

Sure. Go ahead.

Bye!

Lin.

I saw some jokes written by some old people online.

I was amused by that nonsense.

You finally found yourself some good friends while I'm gone.

Let me read them out for you.

There was an old lady.

She said that she wanted to fall in love again,

but she was attracted to older men.

Eventually, she realized that she couldn't find anyone like that.

Also, the doctor who wouldn't stop telling me

to take care of my health passed away.

Meanwhile, I'm still alive.

I'm living longer than I should.

Also, this is really funny.

What else? I can't read my own writing.

Mealtime!

Dad and Mr. He don't drink alcohol.

He's been alone for a long time and he must be feeling lonely.

We will just prepare some wine for them.

They don't have to drink it,

but if they want to, the wine should be ready. Otherwise, it'll be our fault.

Uncle.

Dad.

Don't be shy.

Just show up in my dream if you have any requests.

Fine. Quit fooling around.

Let's eat. Quick.

Zhuang Yan. It's mealtime.

Here.

Let's dig in.

Let's dig in.

Give it a taste.

We agreed to drink together.

Why are you drinking on your own?

Here.

Let me propose a toast for the festive season.

Here.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Cheers!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Cheers!

Our first New Year's Day without He Zhangyue.

I feel sorry for the clock. Stop staring at it.

Do you have plans this evening?

It's nothing important.

My friends and I are going to a countdown party.

Why?

The new year won't arrive if you do the countdown at home, huh?

If you don't mind, I can invite my friends over too.

It's the New Year's Eve.

It's normal to spend it with friends.

Some of my classmates are organizing an online event.

Yes. My classmates too!

They invited me to the square with them

for the fireworks and the countdown.

Are all your classmates orphans?

Do they not have a family?

It's the New Year. Why don't they spend it with their families?

Why are they loitering around?

Our family never had this rule before.

And that was when Mr. He was still alive.

Nonsense.

Mom. If you're annoyed at me, just come at me.

Don't ruin their mood.

When Mr. He was still alive,

he didn't like a family quarrel.

Stop talking about Mr. He.

You started it.

Enough, He Niaoniao! Take it away!

No one needs a vacuum that's worth thousands of dollars!

Mom.

Can we spend the festive season in harmony?

That's up to you!

It's the first New Year's Day without Mr. He,

but you want to go out, neglecting your younger siblings.

You call yourself their elder sister, huh?

Do you know what time it is now?

Decent women don't hang out at this hour.

You're not making any sense.

Why are you so demeaning to your own daughter?

Every time you are upset, you don't think before you speak.

You can ask them.

Which one of us hasn't been hurt by your words before?

It's been a long time like this.

Are you done yet?

Get out of here if you find it so tiring!

I know all of you look down on me.

You think I am uneducated and crude.

But in case you forgot,

I am the one who brought you up!

Ask yourself. Isn't that a tough job?

Because of your leg,

I have never said anything harsh to you since you were little.

The house. Zhuang Yan has a 120-ping unit,

so I got you a 140-ping one.

I didn't want you to feel bad

and I was worried about you because your age is catching up on you.

I get it now. I brought this upon myself.

You can ask any mothers out there.

Which one isn't worried when their daughters go out late at night?

I know you very well. The countdown is merely an excuse.

Have a little wine and fun. Women always end up as the victims.

Mom. I'm approaching my 30s.

I know it if anyone wants to take advantage of me.

Just because of my severed leg,

it's never easy for me to be in a relationship.

Even if I want to seek pleasure,

do I bother anyone?

If we have to talk about this,

I should be grateful

if anyone wants to take advantage of me.

Jie.

Jie.

Jie.

Jie.

Don't get mad at Mom.

You are not exactly the reason why she's feeling bad.

Something happened in the factory two days ago.

A new guy almost got his hand trapped in the machine.

They can't resume their operation until next week.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Mom told me not to.

Actually, I think it's not merely about the workplace accident.

Mom must be missing Mr. He again.

Jie.

This time,

I can tell that Mom is getting older.

That day, I saw her enjoying the sun in the yard

and it only took her a while to doze off.

She's acting a little like our grandma.

When Mr. He was still around, I never let her win any arguments.

Sometimes, I deliberately found faults in the things she did.

I thought she was domineering and a bully.

But I've been thinking about this.

Take my artwork for example.

Mom has no idea what those artworks are about.

So how could she totally agree with my decision?

Her education level and her experience

can't help her understand my dream to be an artist.

Mom will never be like us.

I understand what you're trying to say.

I was just throwing a fit.

Go back and comfort her.

Jie. Don't worry.

One day, she'll understand your relationship with Dong.

I don't even understand our relationship, let alone her.

Jie.

Being misunderstood is a part of life.

You will get hurt if you insist on seeking others' approval.

I know. I'm fine.

You're all grown up.

(Bottomless drinks. Sparkling New Year's Eve. Neon Party)

Let's drink.

I don't drink.

Try something else.

This one.

Come on.

15.20. No!

15.20!

15!

You make me cringe.

I can't stand this.

I mean it.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Slow down. No one's going to snatch it from you.

I got it for you.

Let's go.

Are you wearing perfume?

Yes.

It's the New Year's Day.

I'll leave a good impression on you

so that you'll never forget me.

Watch your words. Don't ruin the atmosphere.

You're right!

Festivals are an excuse for us to celebrate.

You're right. Live in the moment, right?

Chen Maidong. You're not someone like that, right?

Like what?

Someone who lives in the moment.

I live in the moment when I'm with you.

You're just like my mom.

Deep down, you think I'm an easy woman.

You're trying to start a fight, right?

There's nothing you can do.

You've chosen me, so let's put up with each other

and be a couple everyone hates.

Watch your words.

What are you doing? Do you want the lipgloss?

I don't have it with me today.

Kiss me.

Quit fooling around. We're in public.

We're the couple everyone hates. There's nothing to fear.

Did you forget that I'm a public figure again?

Stop fooling around.

What's the matter?

Wait. Is it you?

Did you do it on purpose?

Do you want to fight?

What's the matter?

He touched me.

Apologize to her.

I overheard your conversation,

so I tried to get closer and accidentally touched you.

Don't take it personally.

It's a countdown party. Let's have fun.

I told you to apologize to her.

No way.

Hey!

Let's talk it out.

Don't get violent.

Get out of my way!

It's none of your business.

What are you doing?

I don't get it. Why did you stop me?

They got kicked out of the venue.

They deserved it.

You were so impulsive just now.

I almost thought that you were there to fight.

What do you mean?

Should I have allowed him to take advantage of me?

I'm with you.

If the fight happens, you should stay away and call the police.

But instead, you went ahead and joined the fight.

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

You are the lousy one.

Me? You say that I'm terrible at fighting?

I know what you're thinking.

You think I ruined the evening and you're very upset, right?

No one will ruin a party like him during a festive season.

That's why I said we shouldn't let them go.

Why are you acting so strange today? What happened?

Do you think we're incompatible with each other?

Why is it that none of our dates went well?

Forget it. Let's go home.

Don't waste your time being angry at those losers.

Before you go home, let's do the countdown first.

Where should we do the countdown?

My grandma is on a video call. We can't go to my place.

Let's go to my place, then. We'll fight it out with my mom.

Does your mom hate me so much?

Do you think you're cute?

Maybe...

We can sit in front of the cinema.

You deserve something better.

Let's go. We'll go to my new house.

New house?

Forget it?

My grandma flaunted it in front of you.

I bought a new place. They wrapped up the renovation. Let's go.

Do I look like the kind of woman

who goes home with any guy?

You do.

I was kidding, Zhuang Jie.

That was just a joke. You look nothing like that.

Zhuang Jie!

You look nothing like that. Look at you.

Taxi!

Let's go.

You shouldn't show me your passcode.

I have memorized it.

I want you to remember it.

No need to take off your shoes. Come on in.

Chen Maidong.

You have a pretty good taste.

Perhaps the people who live in this town

have better taste than you think.

No one has lived here before, right?

My grandma stayed here once.

She doesn't like the elevator, so she refuses to come here again.

She is just being thoughtful.

Obviously, you'll stay here with your future wife.

No one else wants to be here.

How do you know what my plan is?

Isn't that what everyone in this town does?

Hire a matchmaker, go on a blind date, get married, and have children.

You're no exception.

Don't bring up the matchmaker ever again.

I was traumatized by the experience.

Look at you!

Chen Maidong.

What is this?

What?

What is this?

Put it back. You're being rude.

How could you do that?

Why not? That's me.

Give it back.

I'm asking you. Is it me?

Is it?

Is it me? Tell me!

Yes, it is.

What's the matter?

When did you get this?

I can't remember.

When I was in high school.

Really?

Why are you so surprised?

I've always been more loyal than you.

Tell me

what happened.

Is it because of me?

You have to tell me if something happened.

You won't be able to help. You're already tired enough.

I can cope.

Chen Maidong.

Have you ever brought anyone else here before?

Do you want to start another fight?

Have you?

No.

What's wrong with you tonight?

So I'm the only one.

Because of your leg,

I've never said anything harsh to you since you were little.

No reaction?

I'm curious about what you're going to do.

Nonsense.

We're both adults. What are you expecting?

Zhuang Jie.

Are you drunk?

Your body is a burden.

No.

I'm just a frivolous person.

I didn't know you well, and I have apologized for it.

If you pick Chen Maidong,

this is what your future is going to be like.

Lin, isn't it pretty? You can't see it there.

This year, our town organized a countdown party.

If you could tolerate the crowd,

I would've brought you there.

Give me a minute.

They'll definitely play more fireworks.

Isn't it pretty?

Zhuang Jie. Let me take off your prosthesis.

Just because of my severed leg,

it's never easy for me to be in a relationship.

Even if I want to seek pleasure,

do I bother anyone?

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Zhuang Jie, what's the matter?

Why did you force me?

What did you say?

Repeat it. What did you say?

I'm regretting this.

I don't want to do it anymore.

Get on the bike.

I'll send you home.

Enough. I'll hit the sack.

I won't stay up with you anymore.

We can't sleep before it turns 12 A.M. Please.

Let's do what those young people do.

We should follow the trend.

Let's finish the countdown first.

Face the reality.

Do you still think of me as a healthy person?

Many say that it's difficult to live through the year,

but we have survived many years together, right?

I'm terminally ill now.

Silly.

You're not ill. You can read fortunes.

You'll definitely be able to live through the year.

Let us just hang in there.

Come on.

No one else believes in fortune-telling

after they reach their 70s.

I only did that to cheer you up.

You have grandchildren, so you have to do it every day.

In fact, you're not trying to read his future,

but your own.

We can do a countdown even if it's not on New Year's Eve.

The countdown started the moment we were born.

Our age is catching up to us

and we're getting closer to our end.

We have to accept the fact.

Whether we have a big family

or are on our own,

in the end, we're all alone.

Isn't it?

I've been thinking about it, but to no avail.

Are we different because of our genders

or it's simply because we are different?

If I have offended you, sorry.

But you were right.

I can't live in the moment.

Perhaps, you have overestimated yourself too.

Anyway, this is quite ridiculous.

As the ancient said, an illicit relationship is unacceptable.

Indeed. It's really frail.

Zhuang Jie.

I'm new to this and I'm no match for you.

So...

Let's forget about it.

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

Six.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

(I'll sleep with you tonight.)

(But can you do me a favor?)

(Stop arguing with Mom, all right?)

(I don't want to see you cry.)

(I don't want to see Mom cry either.)

(When you both cry, )

(I feel terribly sad.)

(As if I'm being cut by a knife.)

(I had the same feeling when Dad left.)

(In fact, I know everything, )

(but I pretend that I don't.)

(My classmates and my teacher take pity on me, )

(but I don't want them to pity me.)

(I want to appear cheerful)

(just like how I was when Dad was still alive.)

(Previously, )

(my teacher made us read an article, )

(called "My Memories of Old Beijing".)

(When it read)

("Papa's flowers have fallen, )

(and I was no longer a child", )

(I was close to tears, )

(but I managed to hold them back.)

(I think my childhood ended)

(when Ying-tzu's ended.)

(Then, I thought about my mom, )

(my sister, and my brother.)

(And that cheered me up a little.)

(Jie.)

(I hope that neither you nor Mom will cry.)

(We still have each other.)

Is the store open today?

It's New Year's Day. You should take a day off.

I'll go to Chengdu to buy the marinade for you tomorrow.

Good idea.

There's a seminar tomorrow.

Salt.

I have to keep an eye on them.

I know someone from Wushan. He's a food supplier.

He's been asking me to visit him.

I'll pay him a visit and see if we can buy anything from him.

Tell Niaoniao and Zhuang Yan to sell before the Chinese New Year.

They can earn some pocket money.

They can learn a thing or two.

Don't need to rush home. Enjoy the trip.

Wake up for breakfast!

Look at you.

It's the first day and you're lazing around.

Breakfast's ready!

(Lijin)

(Chengdu)

(Guaranteed quality)

Mr. Zhang.

Can you send out this batch of goods first thing tomorrow?

My mom needs them.

In the future, please keep up with the quality.

Don't make any mistakes.

Don't worry.

We will do our best for an important client like you.

Don't worry.

All right.

Hey.

Zhuang Jie, are you home yet?

Why do you keep asking me the same question?

You caught the cold for a long time.

Why are you still in Chengdu?

Stop nagging me. I'll go home tonight.

I realized that you'd been faking it all along.

When you're sick, you have no idea to take care of yourself.

Zhuang Jie, I'm warning you.

If you're not at home the next time I call,

I'll end our friendship.

Do you hear me? I've got to go.

What are you doing?

Do you think this is a basketball hoop?

I didn't hit you.

Of course, you didn't. It'd be a big deal if you hit me.

Stop right there. Did you sort the garbage?

Are you the old lady from the neighborhood committee?

I'm a citizen.

It's a citizen's duty to sort their garbage.

Madwoman.

Wait.

Did you call me a madwoman? Stop right there.

Sort the trash or I'll report it to the committee.

Stop filming me.

Do you hear me?

What are you doing?

Delete it now!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

And who are you?

Just think of me as a member of the neighborhood committee.

Sir.

Listen to me.

If you're in the wrong, don't argue.

You'll only embarrass yourself.

You...

Why are there so many mad people today?

Huh?

Thank you.

That guy...

I apologize on his behalf. Don't stay mad.

How can you apologize on his behalf?

Do you represent all men?

You're mocking me again.

I don't want you to suffer from Qi stagnation.

You're exaggerating it. Forget it.

What brings you here?

Didn't you order 50 transdermal patches?

I'm delivering it to you.

I wanted to just leave them at your doorstep,

but I ran into you here.

You're delivering it yourself again?

Didn't I say it before?

I want to serve you myself.

Then...

I'll pay you.

Don't worry about the money.

I brought you a gift.

Didn't you say that you didn't like vegetables?

You'll definitely like this.

It's rich in collagen.

It tastes good too.

I'll put it here for you.

There are four of them. Enjoy the food.

It'll be more than enough.

Here.

Wait...

I can't read your expression again.

It's nothing. I'll take this.

Thank you.

It's not the right gift again, huh?

To express my gratitude,

why don't you come over for a cup of tea?

Thank you.

Why are you being so shy?

Are you attracted to my unkempt appearance?

It's not your appearance that attracts me.

You sound like a hypocrite.

Dr. Cui,

you don't care about one's appearance?

I'm used to reading the room.

Look.

These supplements show

that you want to give yourself a good look

and a fair complexion.

I understand.

Fair skin makes an ugly woman pretty.

Watch your words.

I don't want to end it again.

What I'm trying to say is that your complexion

is determined by your Qi and blood.

If you want a good complexion,

you need to take it slowly and be patient.

You are a very disciplined woman.

You persevere and never give up.

Those are the things that make you beautiful.

You're a pretty good doctor.

Thanks for your advice.

You shouldn't doubt my professionalism

because I once embarrassed myself in front of you.

You're right.

Sorry.

I have to answer the call.

Where are you now?

I listened to you and I'm on a train home.

You're sick and you need a good rest.

Stop wandering around.

What bothers me now isn't my physical health,

but my emotions.

I knew something was wrong.

What's the matter? Is it about Chen Maidong?

All in all, this is really annoying.

Now I know why Plato advocated

an affectionate relationship without any sexual desires.

Just cut to the chase.

On New Year's Eve, I went on a date with Chen Maidong.

You brought this upon yourself, Zhuang Jie.

Hey.

Wang Xixia.

Are you really my friend?

Why are you scolding me when I've told you the truth?

I'm scolding you, huh? This is nothing.

If I were Chen Maidong, I'd have beaten you up.

Of course, a man should never hit women.

Chen Maidong is a decent guy.

Look at you.

How could you do that, Zhuang Jie?

Apparently, this is consensual between mature adults,

but you bailed out at the last minute.

I...

Stop explaining. Let me finish.

This is too much.

Whatever you did is against

the principle of gender quality.

Moreover,

it sounds to me that you were the one

who seduced him.

When he was in the mood,

you said that he forced you into it.

Do you know how terrible those words sounded

to Chen Maidong?

Have you ever thought about it?

I wasn't thinking straight at that time,

so I just said whatever that came to mind.

Before that, I teased him and said

that he fought a lot when we were in school.

Apparently, he took it to heart.

Of course.

A rumor in town says that

he used to be a gangster when he was still a kid.

He could ignore what the outsiders say,

but he trusted you a lot.

He must have been deeply affected

and upset hearing it from you.

It's another matter if you can spend your future together.

But now, as a decent person,

you have to apologize to him. Did you hear me?

Besides, from now on, stop talking about Plato.

A sexual relationship is not inferior

to a spiritual relationship.

Besides, we are all humans.

You're not an immortal.

Understood.

Why are you so fierce?

Do you think this is a speech and you have an audience?

I called you because I wanted to confide in you.

You've made me more upset.

Enough.

Hurry up and apologize to him.

I'm disappointed in you.

When you're in Shanghai, you act like a feminist.

You reveal yourself when you're at home.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

You...

How dare you hang up on me?

Dang it.

She always makes me worried.

What? Have you never seen a quarreling woman before?

You're scolding her.

Are you scared now?

It's not too late to leave.

It's too late. I've fallen deeper for you.

You...

You just can't stop expressing your affection, huh?

I failed to hold it back.

What are you doing here?

This...

Did you fix it right?

I've placed it...

I'm really a doctor.

You can leave now, Dr. Cui.

Don't worry. I will see myself out.

I'm not seeing you out.

Come down with me and we can have supper together.

I'm hungry from the scolding.

Sure. What are we eating? My treat.

Consider this our first date. Don't screw it up.

I won't say a word.

♪ I want to pretend that it doesn't matter ♪

♪ Someone in my body ♪

♪ Is fighting against me ♪

♪ Refusing to be a puppet of prejudice ♪

♪ Bearing it silently ♪

♪ Everyone has their bitter and anxious times ♪

♪ Enduring the pain without a word ♪

♪ Waiting for the wound to heal ♪

♪ Take it over with another smile ♪

♪ Heartbreaking moments ♪

♪ Unwilling to show weakness before difficulties ♪

♪ I care about the journey more than the destination ♪

♪ The best self ♪

♪ Is often confusing ♪

♪ And hard to figure out ♪

♪ The best self ♪

♪ Is often confusing ♪

♪ And hard to figure out ♪