All language subtitles for Young Babylon (17)

♪In a sudden instant♪

♪Dreams shattered and then recovered♪

♪Babylon's youth♪

♪Fearlessly living their lives♪

♪They keep moving forward♪

♪The noisy coastline in June♪

♪Reminds me of midsummer nights♪

♪The subtle emotions between you and me♪

♪No longer ordinary♪

♪Seasons come and go, steps never cease♪

♪Leaving behind evidence of existence♪

♪Watching time flow away♪

♪Anxiety gradually grows♪

♪Don't want to miss the scenery along the way♪

♪The scenery along the way,
evidence of existence♪

♪Dazzling you in my dreams♪

♪Are the source of my courage♪

♪The scenery in the air is amazing♪

♪Turn around to see the girl I miss♪

♪And the familiar nice wind♪

♪When this story reaches its conclusion♪

♪Perhaps it will be moving♪

=Young Babylon=

♪Hey♪

♪The wind blows in my sail♪

♪The boat sways with the wind♪

♪Taking me to♪

♪The place I've yearned for long♪

♪Before I arrive♪

♪Before you♪

♪Please keep me♪

♪In your heart♪

♪Please wait for me♪

♪Wait for me patiently♪

It's been

a long time since

Fucheng had such good sunshine.

Your surgery went smoothly.

Heaven is congratulating you.

I did a great job giving birth to you.

My son is so handsome.

Your hair has grown long.

It needs trimming.

Do you remember

when you were little,

how much you loved it
when I trimmed your hair?

You were so quiet when I did it.

Of course I remember.

Mom,

once you're completely recovered

and we're back home,

my hair is all yours.

You can style it however you want.

That sounds good.

Hey, listen,

help me with

the discharge procedures

tomorrow, alright?

Hey, I can't do that.

Mom, why are you rushing?

Your surgery has just finished,

the doctor said you need to stay
for observation.

You can't go home now.

But you said the surgery was successful.

- Mom.
- And I'm recovering quite well.

You can try this bed.

I can't sleep well on it.

If I stay longer,

my bones will fall apart.

Mom, please stop.

You can't leave now.

I want to go outside

- and enjoy the sun.
- No, you can't.

- Take me out to soak up some sun.
- Oh, Mom,

don't be difficult.

- I must...
- Hey, Mom, please.

What's wrong?

Dad, please talk to Mom.

It's okay, it's okay.

She hasn't had her post-op checkup yet,

and she wants to leave.

What post-op checkup?

Just wasting money.

I know what's going on

with my body.

Dad.

After all these years, don't you

know your mom's temperament?

Just let her be.

Look.

=Episode 17=
=Everyone Has a Guardian Star=

(Tutoring Session)

(Name: Bai Lan, Applying for
English Translation Position)

You want to work on a ship?

But it's all men on board.

They don't want women.

Women can't endure that hardship.

Manager, I can endure hardship.

I can do anything.

Whatever men can do, I can do too.

I still have to say no.

There's no precedent for this.

Do you need a doctor on your ship?

I studied medicine before

and worked as a factory doctor.

What is the problem?

We use

the finest bricks of black tea.

And cola,

no problem at all.

Manager,

let me help you check.

Thank you.

The black tea here

refers to the thing we call "red tea",

and the sparkling water

refers to soda water.

Your English is good.

I've been self-studying all along.

So, do you need
a translator on your ship?

After all, this is an international
shipping company.

Let me be honest with you.

From the captain to the crew,

everyone on this ship is male.

It's too dangerous for a woman.

Besides,

why can't you do anything else?

Do you have to work on the ship?

Actually,

I just don't really want

to stay in Shanghai anymore,

but for the moment,
I don't know where to go.

So I want to spend some time at sea.

But it's okay.

If there really
isn't a suitable position for me,

I'll look elsewhere.

Thank you.

If you're willing,

you could consider joining our company
as a translator.

We happen to need bilingual talents.

If you perform well,

there will be many opportunities

for overseas inspections in the future.

Really?

But let's make it clear upfront.

Our rule is to
have a one-month trial period

without salary before
becoming a formal employee.

How about a ten-day trial?

Fifteen days.

Okay.

Do you remember

this yellow sweater?

You gave it to me

when I first started at the factory.

Back then, when you

wore this sweater,

everyone would take a second look at you.

Of course.

Oh, this sweater was

what you wore when you won first prize

in the singing competition last time.

Are you talking about

when the leader personally awarded us?

The time we sang "Sing Sing So".

No, when we sang "Sing Sing So",

we were wearing red coats.

No,

it was this one.

You're remembering it wrong.

I wore the red coat.

I didn't forget. It was this one.

There is a photo.

- Let me find it.
- Where is it?

- Look.
- Look at you.

- You just don't believe it.
- Not the red one, no.

You've got it wrong.

It's this one.

Let me search in that room.

Just wait a moment.

You're mistaken.

What's wrong?

Come, come, get up!

Get up, get up!

Why are you so careless?

- What were you doing?
- I'm fine.

- Come on, get up.
- It's okay.

- Mom!
- Mrs. Lu!

What's wrong?

- It's nothing.
- It's okay.

- It's okay.
- Let me put on the shoe.

She slipped.

She just slipped.

Here.

What were you trying to get?

Come on.

Put her on the sofa.

On the sofa.

Are you okay, Mrs. Lu?

Sit down, sit down.

I just...

I...

I was just

trying to get

Xiaolu's

Certificate of Merit

from that

red suitcase.

Mom, the doctor said
you need to rest well.

You should listen to him.

You can ask my dad to get it for you.

It's okay.

I've been lying on that

hospital bed for too long,

so my legs are weak now.

How can you say it's okay? You...

Enough, stop talking.

Since he came back from Shanghai,

he's been nagging nonstop.

Mrs. Lu,

look, I brought you some tasty treats.

You need to replenish your nutrition
after surgery,

so you'll recover soon.

Xiaoying is really thoughtful.

Oh, that's enough.

Enough for me.

Come on, eat.

Why are you all

staring at me

- like I'm a criminal?
- Alright, alright.

We won't stare.

I'll recover soon.

Xiaolu.

Mom.

This is

what I think.

If you feel really unhappy

working at this factory,

if you're not happy,

you can just quit.

It's no big deal.

You're still so young.

There are other ways out for you.

My son will be excellent.

I have always believed in this.

But I...

I also think

finding a girl you like

is quite important.

Having a good relationship

and starting a family,

then I would be at ease.

Actually, in Fucheng,

there are plenty of good girls.

You can surely find one

more considerate

and better than Bai Lan.

Isn't that so?

I think Xiaoying is quite nice.

I really like you.

Mrs. Lu,

I'm...

I'm not with Xiaolu as you think.

Mom.

He's my father's apprentice.

My dad treats him even better than me.

I've always treated him
like a little brother.

Quick, call me sister.

Quickly.

Sister.

From now on, I'll rely on you.

Is that okay?

Auntie, don't worry.

I'll look after him in the future.

Look,

I have made another mistake.

If I had a daughter like you,

that would be great.

I've struggled so much,

but I haven't had a daughter.

What's good about sons?

They just cause trouble.

Daughters are always

the most thoughtful.

Brother and sister,

that's also good.

Both of you

must take care of each other.

You're not young anymore.

You should know

how to take care of your dad
in the future.

We've received the third call from Hong Kong
asking for an explanation.

Who will explain the situation?

Last week, after receiving a warning
about severe weather,

all ships on this route stopped.

But the storm ended yesterday.

It's been over 20 hours.

Why hasn't shipping resumed yet?

The passenger volume has surged,

causing congestion on the route.

Currently,

there's still a queue.

Both passenger and cargo shipping

serve people.

There are three days left.

I don't care what methods you use,

but this batch of goods must be delivered
within the contract period.

Manager,

I have a suggestion.

Go ahead.

I know cargo transportation

is Europa's traditional business,

and passenger transportation
is a new service

opened in Shanghai in recent years.

To build a good reputation
for the new business,

priority has been given
to open new routes.

This can be understood.

But is it possible

to integrate the two businesses?

This way, no one has to yield to anyone.

No one has to yield?

You want them to fight at the ports?

Because I found in the data
that the passenger

occupancy rate of the ferries
in the past two months

was less than 50 percent.

So, can't we use the remaining capacity

to carry goods?

You understand this?

I just happened
to read it in the newspaper

about the construction of the Zilan,

and I made a connection.

Also, this year coincides with
Hong Kong's return.

There will be more people traveling

for family visits and business.

The demand will increase.

If at this time,

we can do both businesses well,

we'll be seizing the market preemptively.

Alright.

Then I'll leave this batch of goods

for you to arrange.

If you don't do it well,

then your internship period will...

I'll definitely do it well.

I promise.

Wasn't this Hong Kong route
under your responsibility?

You came here
half a month earlier than her,

so how did she take over
as soon as she came?

Who knows?

She's from out of town

and wants to secure a stable job.

She's willing to do anything.

I also think so.

Xiaoying,

why are you going for blind dates?

What's wrong with that?

Can't I?

You are

not only beautiful

but also good at cooking.

You'll definitely find someone.

Why do you need to go for blind dates?

What's wrong with blind dates?

My dad and mom met through blind dates.

My dad loved my mom all his life.

Are you doing this

because of Xiaolu?

What are you saying?

Can't I pursue my own happiness?

Also,

what concern is it of yours
that I go on blind dates?

How is it not my concern?

I...

I understand now.

What do you understand?

You're the kind of weirdo

who can't find a wife for yourself

and can't stand others being happy.

That's why you went to great lengths

to fool me.

But I won't be fooled by you.

That's not true.

Oh, your orange juice.

You're not what I expected.

Oh, really?

Aunt Dong said you're a college graduate.

I thought you were a bookworm.

You're also not what I expected.

Really?

What do you usually

like to do?

Cooking.

I enjoy exploring various recipes,

steaming, stir-frying,

sweet, spicy, meat, vegetarian.

I can do them all.

Just cooking?

Doesn't cooking count?

Then...

Isn't it almost like

finding a nanny?

Besides that,

what else?

Watching movies.

I like both Stephen Chow
and Jackie Chan's movies.

You're just all about fun and games,

laughter and jokes.

Don't you usually read books?

Books?

Let's

cut to the chase.

Actually, I believe you can see

that with my conditions,

if my family hadn't arranged it,

I wouldn't have to
come out for blind dates.

Look at you.

If you were a bit prettier,

a bit slimmer,

had a better job,

and read more books,

then I might consider it.

But

with your current condition,

I don't think you're my type.

Are you done?

Before judging others,

take a good look at yourself.

Who says girls
have to be thin and beautiful,

have a good job, and read a lot?

Xiaoying is righteous,

kind,

anti-evil,

can drink, can fight,

and cooks exceptionally well.

Look at your shabby appearance.

I don't know where your confidence
comes from.

Are you worthy of her?

♪Will I miss the beat♪

♪Will I disturb this tenderness♪

♪Pretending not to care is fake♪

♪In this, I have a talent♪

♪You and I walk side by side, far apart♪

♪Truth is hidden in my pretentious words♪

♪The seagulls have come♪

♪Flapping their wings,
laughing at my confusion♪

♪A life unchanged♪

♪No waves, no crests♪

♪Then this day suddenly appears♪

♪With clear outlines♪

Who asked you to meddle?

Got beaten up, huh?

But you avenged me in the end.

♪Examining my life♪

No more following me next time.

How could there be a next time?

Xiaoying, stop going on blind dates.

You saw it today.

Those people are unreliable.

Next time, who knows

what kind of monsters you'll encounter?

If he's unreliable, who's reliable?

You?

I...

What do you wanna say?

When you were praising me earlier,

your tongue was so sharp.

Why are you stuttering now?

Be gentle.

You don't even admit you are a weirdo.

Instead of minding your own business,

you specifically came over to watch me

make a fool of myself!

Alright, alright.

It was me, it was me.

Alright?

I shouldn't have lied to you

and made you sad before.

♪Solving the question in my heart♪

If necessary...

If necessary, I'll compensate it.

♪A life unchanged♪

♪No waves, no crests♪

Compensate! Compensate!

♪With clear outlines♪

Xiaoying, what's wrong?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Who needs you to compensate it?

So shameless.

♪It's time to take a step♪

Xiaoying,

your house is this way.

♪Sad and cold♪

♪And I think everybody knows♪

♪But you♪

♪Being with you is my happiness♪

♪I look forward to your attention♪

♪Counting every memory♪

♪Joy always accompanies pain♪

♪So let me shout it out♪

Hello?

Really? That's great news.

The goods have arrived in Hong Kong?

Okay, okay. Thank you.

I'll report to the manager immediately.

Manager, you wanted to see me?

(October 27, 1997, expelled from Donghua
University of Economics and Trade for theft.)

I still can't believe this.

You seem like such a respectable person,

yet you were expelled from school
for theft.

Do you have anything to say about it?

No.

You have such good ability

but only want to be a mere sailor.

I should have realized earlier.

I didn't mean to hide it from you.

Before coming here,

I also applied for many jobs,

but because of this reason,

no company was willing to hire me.

But you must know,

for companies like ours,

any dishonorable past

could potentially become a credit risk
in the future.

So, are you saying
you want to dismiss me?

Bai Lan,

I really like you,

but

I'm sorry.

I understand.

By the way, Manager,

the goods successfully arrived
at the port this morning.

So, she came to Shanghai
after being fired from the factory.

First, she was fired from the factory,

and then expelled from graduate school.

Clearly, she's a repeat offender.

Yes.

What is this?

- Let me see.
- So, she's...

She's an orphan.

No wonder.

Have you seen enough?

What else do you want to see?

Get your fill all at once!

It was me who discovered your things.

I know this job is very important to you,

but it's just as important to me.

There's only
one permanent position available,

and you stole my chance.

I had to do this.

♪Coldness is a form of protection♪

♪It seems that tenderness♪

♪Makes one weak♪

May I invite you to a dance?

♪Obsessions fade away♪

♪Things become a lot easier♪

♪Especially when it comes to love♪

♪But facing this loneliness♪

♪I realized my♪

♪Melting coldness♪

♪A brave choice♪

♪This is how the journey begins♪

♪Forget about the result♪

♪Just see it as a dream♪

♪'Cause I say♪

♪This is why I stay♪

Hello? Vehicle Department?

Is there an available car?

Go to the Security Department
and get a permit.

It's urgent.
My mother's having a relapse,

and I need a car.

Hello? Say something!

Hang in there. Hang in there.

Xiaolu,

sorry, I forgot to tell you earlier.

The car went out of town
to pick up Secretary Hong.

Please think of another solution.

Where's the car?

(Operating Room)

(Operating Room)

(Memorial)

Mrs. Lu,

you have been

taking care of us

over the years.

How could you just leave like that?

I still have so much to say

and don't know who to say it to.

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss, Xiaolu.

What did Ding Dezhong do wrong?

I heard he embezzled money
from the factory

and used it

for usury,

but the usury company got taken down.

He is so greedy.

Yeah.

Was it you who reported me?

What do you think?

I kindly allowed Qin Juan to date you,

and this is how you repay me?

I never expected you to be

such an ungrateful person.

Didn't you also do the same

to Dajiang back then?

I learned from you.

- You...
- Enough.

Cut the nonsense.

Get in the car quickly.

Stay in prison and repent.

Need any help?

See,

I was right.

♪Hey♪

♪The wind blows in my sail♪

♪The boat sways with the wind♪

My mom wanted to see what's inside.

Why didn't I help her get it down?

(Lu Xiaolu is awarded the title of
"Righteous and Brave Student")

Look,

this is a photo of you in third grade.

At that time,

other kids were

in the Young Pioneers

and were model students,

but you were

awarded for saving the cinema
from a fire.

Dad,

have I always

been disappointing to you both?

Of course not.

Your mom was so happy

and told everyone

how amazing

our Xiaolu is.

She almost stuck this photo

on her forehead.

But,

during my mom's final moments,

I wasn't by her side.

Dad, do you think I'm slow-witted?

I should've realized how ill my mom was.

If I had known
how serious her illness was,

I would never

have stayed away.

I should've come back earlier.

Dad,

don't worry.

I won't let you

worry about me like before.

Mom would be relieved
if she could see this.

Alright,

time to say goodbye.

Are you sure

you won't do business with us?

Guangnan,

you know I'm not cut out for that.

Do you remember

during Chinese New Year

when people asked for their wishes?

Everyone shared theirs,

but I didn't dare say mine

because I was afraid

you'd all laugh at me.

What is it?

I hope that

one day

I can invite you all to my concert.

I believe that day will come.

When you become a big singing star,

I'll be the first to buy your album.

I'll be the second.

I wish you all a bright future.

I wish you good luck.

May our dreams come true!

Yes.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Chen Guowei!

What does this mean?

Why didn't you tell me you were leaving?

Xiao... Xiaoying.

I didn't know how to tell you.

Just say it with your mouth!

Only cowards
would leave without a word.

You said you'd compensate me.

How will you do it?

Xiaoying, I...

I can't afford it now.

♪Pretending not to care is fake♪

I really, really like you a lot,

but the more I like you,

the more I fear you.

Fear me? I won't eat you.

I'm afraid that I can't give you anything.

♪Flapping their wings,
laughing at my confusion♪

♪A life unchanged♪

Xiaoying,

please,

please don't say you'll wait for me,

and don't say you believe in me,

because I don't even know

what I can achieve myself.

If I'll wait for you,

it's none of your business.

♪So please don't leave me alone♪

♪Sad and cold♪

♪And I think everybody knows♪

♪But you♪

♪Being with you is my happiness♪

♪I look forward to your attention♪

♪Counting every memory♪

♪Joy always accompanies pain♪

♪So let me shout it out♪

♪I think I'll make you proud♪

♪Nobody tell me what to do♪

♪My life is not a boring loop♪

♪It's not a joke this time♪

♪The taste of hitting rock bottom♪

♪From now on, following your steps♪

Cut it out.

Alright.

Go now.

♪No waves, no crests♪

Take it.

Here.

♪And I panic♪

♪As if possessed♪

Leave now.

♪It's time to take a step♪

♪So please don't leave me alone♪

♪Sad and cold♪

♪And I think everybody knows♪

♪But you♪

♪Being with you is my happiness♪

♪I look forward to your attention♪

♪Counting every memory♪

♪Joy always accompanies pain♪

♪So let me shout it out♪

Have a nice trip!

Stay safe!

Goodbye!

♪My life is not a boring loop♪

♪This time I'm not joking♪

♪The taste of hitting rock bottom♪

♪From now on, following your steps♪

♪Solving the question in my heart♪

Fortunes change.

Lu Xiaolu,

you're the only one still single now.

What can I do?

I can only focus on a career now.

♪Then this day suddenly appears♪

♪With clear outlines♪

Do you think

we can really make it big?

♪Sad and cold♪

♪And I think everybody knows♪

♪But you♪

♪Being with you is my happiness♪

Yes!

♪Counting every memory♪

We can do it!

♪So let me shout it out♪

♪I think I'll make you proud♪

♪Nobody tell me what to do♪

♪My life is not a boring loop♪

♪This time I'm not joking♪

♪The taste of hitting rock bottom♪

♪From now on, following your steps♪

♪Solving the question in my heart♪

♪In a daze, this daylight♪

♪Doesn't seem to have an end♪

♪Memories of that song♪

♪Become so blurry♪

♪After ups and downs♪

♪Back to that street corner♪

♪Those hesitations are forgotten♪

♪Searching your warmth in the wind♪

♪Perhaps we don't understand♪

♪Always yearning for what's right in front♪

♪Right or wrong, we were never decisive♪

♪Fearing too many 'what ifs'♪

♪Memories never seem to cease♪

♪Staying in the day we met♪

♪Vaguely, we've neglected it all♪