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[A River Runs Through It]

[Episode 31: Is love a multiple choice question? Part I]

I'll go outside and answer the phone.

Hello, Lin You.

Rather good.

Is he talking to his girlfriend?

I don't know.

My mom is doing quite well.

Nowadays, I don't want to interfere with young people's relationships.

Yeah, right. You're only saying it.

- Are you really not in a hurry? - I'm not in a hurry.

He'll naturally bring her back to meet me if he wants to.

I'm in a hurry.

I'm curious as to what kind of girlfriend he has.

You may as well worry about Shiyi.

He's just a little boy! How would he know how to be in a relationship?

He has not even grown up yet!

Auntie Li, how do you know whether Shiyi has not grown up yet?

Does he have a girlfriend?

Did he tell you? Is she also from your university?

Xiaoju, send some corn to Cheng Lang's and Shiyi's family later.

Mom, it's not like they don't sell it at the market.

Besides, why must we give them corn?

Those things aren't even worth much.

Even if they don't worth much, it's still the thought that counts.

Besides, these were grown by your grandparents.

There are no pesticide or fertilizer.

They can eat at ease.

Hurry and send them over.

Ask Shiyi yourself about this.

I'll go and ask him right now!

My stupid boy has grown up!

Are you back?

Shiyi!

- Mom. - Shiyi.

Are you in a relationship?

Don't listen to other people talk nonsense.

Cheng Lang told me. Stop pretending.

Don't listen to his nonsense.

Cheng Lang never talks nonsense.

If he said you are, then it's more than likely you're in a relationship.

From which class? What is her name?

Is she pretty or not? Is she as tall as me?

What are you talking about?

Hurry and get out of the way. You're blocking me from watching TV.

If you won't tell me, I'll turn it off.

Give it to me. I'm not!

- Hurry up and tell me! - What do you want me to say?

Who's there?

Uncle, Auntie.

Xiaoju, hurry and come in!

Hello, Uncle and Auntie.

My mom asked me to bring you some corn. My grandparents grew them

with no pesticide. These are especially sweet.

- Okay, put it over there. - Okay.

Mom.

She's my girlfriend,

but we already broke up.

That's great!

How can you have broken up?

I think that the both of you are quite a pair!

Is it true?

No...

It's fake.

I'm just joking with you, Mom.

She's not my girlfriend.

Yes, that's right. It's fake, Auntie.

It's fake.

Shiyi, is this something you can joke about?

I was just about to say.

How could I not have realized it if you guys were together?

Auntie, then I'll just leave the things here and go now.

Look.

I'm leaving, Auntie!

It hurts.

Have you gone crazy? Playing this joke on me!

- Xiaoju. - Huh?

Auntie.

Perhaps you're afraid you'll start liking me?

During this time, I thought you finally took the first step towards me.

It seems like it was just my wishful thinking.

Why does my heart feel uncomfortable?

Xia Xiaoju, it was you who insisted on breaking up.

Now that Datu agreed,

isn't this a good thing?

He's bold enough to make that shot.

Besides Yao Ming, he's also...

You're going to refuse until the end, is that it?

Fine, then don't expect any pocket money from now on.

Don't you know it costs a lot of money to be in a relationship?

Do whatever you like.

Will my tactic of retreating to advance work?

- Cheng Lang? - Coming.

Take these.

This much? I can't eat them all by myself.

One is for you, and another for your girlfriend.

Thanks, Mom.

[Guanghui Lane]

What's wrong with you two today?

Why aren't you guys saying anything?

We just broke up.

It's a bit awkward for us to talk right now.

Are you kidding me?

I'm not kidding.

Ask her if you don't believe me.

Xiaoju?

Yes.

Forget it. You both always quarrel with each other every few days.

Maybe you'll make up tomorrow.

I'm not joking.

Me neither.

Rise.

Extend your fingers.

Lift your legs. Step back.

Okay, stop.

All right. We'll stop here for today.

- Thanks for your hard work. - Thanks, Senior.

You're welcome.

Senior, I heard you got the chance to study abroad as an art exchange student.

We all envy you.

I haven't decided if I'll go or not.

Are you not going?

Are you reluctant to part with Senior Brother?

Senior.

Speak of the devil.

Senior, what delicious food did you bring for her today?

Can we also have a taste?

I intended to bring you guys these anyways.

- Go ahead and take this. - Thank you, Senior!

Then we'll disappear right away.

We won't disturb you guys. Bye bye!

Go ahead and give them food.

If they gain weight, then they'll practice an extra hour every day!

Then... are you going to eat or not?

Yes!

My mom made these pastries.

- Smells good? - Yes.

As expected, the pastries that Auntie makes are the best.

My mom's dishes are more delicious.

- Next time, come and have dinner at my house. - All right.

I've been eating the delicious food that Auntie made for me for so long,

I haven't even thanked her face to face.

Really? Will you really go home with me?

- You don't want me to? - I do! Of course, I do!

Let me tell you. My mom can make many kinds of dishes.

It's especially delicious.

She'll be very happy if you come home with me.

Here.

Lin You?

What's wrong?

I was just thinking of what gift I should bring Auntie when I meet her for the first time.

You're so considerate. She'll be happy as long as you're there.

Here, try the green one.

Okay.

Where is your guitar?

You didn't even bring your guitar.

Let me tell you. A gig was offered to me and I accepted.

If you have something to do this week, postpone it.

We need to hurry and rehearse.

Hurry and go fetch your guitars!

I want to quit the band.

M-Me too.

What do you mean?

A company asked me to work as an intern.

I might not have the time to rehearse in the future.

The oral defense of my dissertation is coming up soon.

I won't have time to rehearse as well.

If you guys adjust your schedules and squeeze it in, there's always time.

Didn't we agree to continue playing even after graduation? To make a name for ourselves?

We've been playing for so many years. Who recognizes us?

This time, the bar that invited us to perform

has many musicians drinking there.

For us, this is a great opportunity! We must seize it!

It's too late.

I'm about to graduate.

I can't afford to gamble on it.

I'm sorry.

Are you guys really going to disband the band?

Since you broke up with Qiu Le Tao,

you won't accept or attend any performances.

Remember that graduation party?

After that mess you made?

Actually, it's not us who wanted to disband,

but yourself.

What they said was right.

After graduation, I'm just a wandering singer.

Tell me, what did I learn in my four years at the university?

I've learned nothing.

Le Tao broke up with me.

The band disbanded.

I didn't study my major well either.

I have nothing left.

Do you regret it?

How about this? If you're given another chance right now,

to choose between Le Tao and Xu Menglu, who would you choose?

Le Tao.

Of course, I'd choose Le Tao.

Cheers.

[Jiangzhou University]

Hello, Cheng Lang.

I chose a silk scarf that especially suits Auntie.

I think she will like it.

I believe in my girlfriend's tastes.

It must be terrific.

How about this? Wait until I finish running the program that I just wrote.

I'll come and find you in 30 minutes.

All right. Bye bye.

What else did you need to tell me?

Lin You, it's me.

[Unknown number]

Hello?

Is this Huang Jun?

This is Guanda Records.

We received the new song that you wrote.

Actually, we were already paying attention to you two years ago.

Two years ago?

Taotao.

Taotao!

Get out of the way.

Huang Jun, what's your problem?

Why are you blocking me?

I want to talk to you.

Did you write to record companies?

You wrote to record companies many times to recommend my songs, is that right?

Maybe, I can't remember.

- Then why didn't you tell me? - It's because they never replied to me at that time.

I was afraid it'd be a blow to you if I told you.

Now that I think about it, I was too kind at that time.

Taotao, I was wrong. Everything was all my fault. I had a lapse in judgement, Taotao.

Enough!

You've said these words too many times now.

There's no point in saying them again now.

Huang Jun, we've broken up a long time ago. Not only that, but we're about to graduate.

I hope the two of us will never meet again anywhere.

I really don't want to see you again.

Taotao.

Don't you need to rehearse with the Dance Troupe's freshmen this afternoon?

Why aren't you heading there yet?

The rehearsal is pretty much done.

I don't have to stay there all the time.

Besides, I'm going to study abroad soon.

Can't I spend more time with you?

Let's go watch a movie this afternoon.

This afternoon?

I have a meeting with Professor Liu this afternoon

to discuss the background data processing issue.

I'm afraid it'll take a long time.

- Then I'll accompany you. - But I'm afraid you'll be bored there by yourself.

Why do I find you suddenly especially clingy recently?

Cheng Lang, I want...

I want to always be with you.

Me too.

Mind your behavior in public places.

It's mine.

Professor Liu wants me to head over now. I have to go now.

I'll go shopping with you tonight.

Go ahead.

I'll stay here for a bit and read some books.

I'm leaving now. See you tonight.

[Weng You Library]

Lin You.

I called you, but you never answered.

I can only come to you in person.

There's nothing for us to talk about.

I know you got the chance to study abroad.

I've been abroad during this period of time,

and I also know a bit about the university you're going to.

I... I can help you.

There's no need.

My boyfriend will help me arrange everything.

Don't bother.

I'm sorry for what I did before.

You don't need to say, "Sorry."

I should thank you, too.

Thank you for leaving me

and for letting me meet such a good guy as Cheng Lang.

From now on,

please don't appear near me anymore.

Lin You!

What's wrong with your arm?

You... didn't know that my arm was injured?

Enjoy your meal.

Thanks.

I had a car accident abroad and ruptured my tendon.

I went to many hospitals, but they weren't able to treat it.

Now my hand will shake with the slightest force.

Then can you still play the piano?

I haven't played it in a long time.

I've already transferred to the Composition major.

When did all this happen?

Remember the time when I brought up breaking up with you?

It was the most disappointing and depressing time for me.

I felt like a loser, unable to give you happiness.

I didn't want to drag you down.

So when you said that you had a girlfriend abroad, it was all a lie?

I thought that was the best for you.

The best for me?

In your eyes, am I such a vain person

who can't share the joys and sorrows with you? Is that it?

I'd always wonder what I did wrong

to make you not like me anymore.

Don't cry.

Hello, Taotao.

Did you buy kebabs?

How do you know me so well?

I was just thinking about eating kebabs!

Okay, wait for me.

I'll be back soon.

Bye bye.

I don't blame you for breaking up with me,

but in these two long years,

you only cared about your own feelings

instead of caring about my pain.

Even though you've thought it through now, it's too late.

I already have Cheng Lang.

I can't hurt him.

If I had told you all this earlier,

would you have forgiven me and been with me again?

But you didn't do that.

What are you thinking about?

You're not eating anything.

Are you still thinking about the matter with Shiyi?

Today... I saw Lin You.

Did Lin You find out that CL is Cheng Lang?

No, she hasn't.

She was with Yuan Ancheng.

Did Yuan Ancheng return?

You... Did you mistake him for someone else?

No, I didn't. It was Yuan Ancheng.

Then should you tell Cheng Lang about it?

Forget it. No, that won't do.

If you tell him, it'll seem like you're tattling against her.

That's right.

If I tell him now, won't it just make trouble for them?

Do you think there are still lingering feelings between Lin You and Yuan Ancheng?

That can't be, right?

Lin You will meet Auntie Ding at Cheng Lang's tomorrow.

Why did Yuan Ancheng come back at this time?

I had a car accident abroad and ruptured my tendon.

I went to many hospitals, but they weren't able to treat it.

What happened to your arm? Let me take a look.

Nothing. It's just a bit sore after playing the piano for a long time.

Don't play it then. I'll help you rub it.

It's okay.

Let's go back to your dorm and grab the silk scar first.

Then head back home for dinner.

Let's go.

I don't want to go abroad anymore.

What's wrong?

What happened?

I have to go to such a faraway place.

I don't want to leave you.

I'm afraid... there will be some kind of accident.

Don't worry. It's very safe over there.

Besides, I have classmates over there.

I'll introduce them to you so you guys can look after each other.

Silly girl, I promise to visit you whenever I have time

and call you every night.

Let's go.

Xiaoju.

Where's Lin You?

Didn't you guys agree to come back together?

She said she wants to go home first to change and will come over later.

That way, I'll also have time to prepare.

Y-You guys are okay lately, right?

What's wrong? Why ask me this?

I was just asking.

We're fine.

You two must be fine.

What about you?

Have you made up with Shiyi yet?

Xiaoju, I hope you two can be fine, too.

Shiyi is just a bit mean with his words,

but he likes you very much.

Cherish him if you can.

I know.

I'll go home now.

Okay.

Mom, I'm back!

- Lang Lang, you're back? - Yes.

It smells so good.

You've prepared so many dishes!

It's her first time coming to our house.

It must be carefully prepared.

What's more, I don't know what Lin You likes to eat.

So I thought to make more dishes. There's bound to be one that she likes.

My mom is so experienced and considerate.

You're so honey-lipped to make me happy.

When will Lin You come? Is she almost here?

She should be here soon.

Hurry and prepare the table.

I also need to hurry, clean up, and cook.

Thanks, Auntie.

You came at the wrong time. Lin You isn't back yet.

I'm not here looking for Lin You today. I'm here for you.

Wh-What for?

I really hope to make up with Lin You,

so I want to get your approval first.

When I had an accident that year,

I hurt her due to my inconsideration.

Afterward, you opposed us getting back together.

I understand your feelings. You were doing it for Lin You's own good.

Ancheng, my marriage failed.

As a mother,

I don't want Lin You to also experience hardships.

So when you called to say that your arm was injured,

and you can no longer play the piano,

I selfishly didn't want you two to be together.

Don't you blame me when I hid the fact that your arm was injured back then?

Lin You, you're back.

Did he really call you?

Mom, how could you do this?

How could you not tell me?

Is she still not answering?

Did she forget to take her phone?

Why don't I go out and take a look? Maybe she's almost here.

Wait for me, Mom.

Lin You! Lin You! Lin You!

Lin You, wait for me!

Lin You!

Lin You, listen to me.

Listen, it's my fault.

It's all my fault.

I'm sorry.

It was me who misunderstood you.

No, you didn't.

The root of the mistake is in me.

I asked to break up first.

Even though I soon regretted it,

it is still me who is at fault.

I should thank your mom.

If it wasn't her who strongly opposed us getting back together back then,

I wouldn't have recalled the pain and accepted the new treatment,

- transferred to another major, or returned— - Don't console me.

I know how hard these two years have been for you.

The piano is such an important matter for you,

yet you had no choice but to give it up.

I know this feeling.

It's all in the past.

Aren't I fine now?

But when you needed me the most, I knew nothing about it.

While you were alone abroad, you had no support.

If I had known about it earlier, earlier...

I'm sorry.

Except for saying sorry,

I really don't know what else to say to you.

You told me last time

that if I had changed my mind earlier,

and explained all this to you earlier,

you'd forgive me.

Now that we've cleared these misunderstandings,

can you give me another chance?

It's okay. It's all right.

I won't force an answer from you.

I'll always be with you and wait for you.

I'll wait for you for as long as you want.

- Bastard! - Cheng Lang!

- I'm warning you, stay away from her! - Cheng Lang!

Cheng Lang, let go of him!

Let go of him, Cheng Lang! Don't touch him!

His arm is wounded!

Is your arm fine?

It's fine.

Lin You...

What are you doing?

I...

What are you doing?

No, I'm not...

I...

Cheng Lang! Cheng Lang! Cheng Lang!

- Lin You! Lin You! Lin You. - Cheng Lang! Cheng Lang!

He's angry right now.

Let him calm down first.

Come in.

What's wrong?

Did you see Cheng Lang today?

No, I didn't.

Lin You is going to his house for dinner today.

They should have already finished dinner and are probably out on a date.

Impossible.

I've been watching them all day.

Lin You didn't go to Cheng Lang's house for dinner.

Xia Xiaoju, is there something wrong with your brain?

They're already meeting each other's parents.

Why haven't you given up yet?

What do you mean by "not given up yet?" What are you thinking about?

I saw that Yuan Ancheng is back.

Who? Yuan Ancheng?

Yes.

Does Cheng Lang know about this?

I haven't told him so he probably doesn't know.

I happened to see them meet at a café a few days ago.

Why didn't you tell him?

How can I tell him such a thing?

It won't do.

We must let Cheng Lang know,

or else this fool will still be kept in the dark.

It turns out you both already knew about it.

- Cheng Lang! - Cheng Lang!

♫ There you are, running wildly through the highlands ♫

♫ Another you is sighing silently ♫

♫ No one is able to understand you ♫

♫ Happiness is not transparent and pain is not thorough ♫

♫ I'm glad you're not willing to give up like this ♫

♫ It hurts to see the stubbornness in your eyes ♫

♫ I'm a bit tired and need to rest ♫

♫ The marks we leave in life ♫

♫ How I wish to travel everywhere with you ♫

♫ To find the meaning of my existence along the way ♫

♫ The hard journey of life lets the soul recuperate ♫

♫ Be brave and find yourself ♫

♫ The red, green, and black colors of the forest ♫

♫ The purity, joy, and freedom of oneself ♫

♫ I wish for you to see clearly ♫

♫ The true you within all the dust ♫