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[The Way Home]

[Episode 6]

Jiashu.

Did you come just to see me?

Aren't you mad at me anymore?

Move your hands, legs, and arms.

When you gave me back the rabbit lantern, I thought...

I thought you didn't want to talk to me anymore

and that you were cutting me off.

I thought you were leaving again.

I'll get you a Band-Aid.

[Old Popsicles]

I've made up my mind.

I wouldn't let you leave

even if you never wanted to talk to me again,

so I went to the station to meet you.

Jiashu.

Will you leave again?

♪ The raindrops fall against our will ♪

Could you call me and ask me

if you want to know if I've left?

I was afraid you'd hang up on me

or not answer the phone.

Why were you afraid?

If I didn't answer, you could call again.

He Jiahao.

You've grown up, but your brain hasn't, right?

You're really getting stupid.

♪ Watching the relentless downpour ♪

♪ So unreasonable ♪

♪ A brief pause ♪

♪ And you come to mind ♪

♪ Watching the rainy season fade away ♪

♪ The summer breeze quiets down... ♪

Jiashu.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

♪ It's bad weather ♪

♪ And I've rewritten the past all wrong... ♪

It was my fault.

I made you this way.

But

no matter what happens

or what people say,

in my mind,

you will always be my brother.

Jiashu.

I want you to come home.

♪ Maybe luck is still on my side... ♪

That's enough.

From the time we met till now,

you've been saying these things

over and over again.

Will you stop?

So you won't leave again?

You've done all this

just to keep me from leaving.

You're so amazing.

Don't worry.

I'm not leaving.

And

I haven't blamed you all these years.

Neither of us

is at fault in this.

We're both victims.

Stop crying.

Make do.

Blow your nose.

Thanks.

Since you still think of me as your brother,

shouldn't you tell me

what's wrong with you?

What were you thinking

on the curb?

Actually, ever since I was in high school,

I've felt that something wasn't quite right with me.

At that time, my schoolwork started to increase,

and my parents became more and more strict with me.

In the beginning,

I felt a little nervous for no reason,

and before every test,

I would worry that my grades would get worse.

Gradually,

I got headaches and insomnia

and didn't want to get up

or go to school.

I didn't dare to tell my parents.

When it was especially hard,

I was alone in my room...

Did what in the room?

Constantly pinching

and slapping myself.

Jiashu, I'll be fine.

I just

need time.

Of course, you'll be fine.

However long it takes,

whether it's a month, a year, or two years,

I'll be with you.

How are you sleeping these days?

Not so well.

Do you have insomnia?

Yes, I do.

Do you have any hobbies?

Used to.

What about now?

And

do you have any physical reactions,

such as diminished thinking,

slowed movement,

or some self-injurious behavior

with suicidal tendencies?

Yes. Some.

And how long did it last?

Off and on, over a year.

I see.

I think your brother

has persistent depressive symptoms

accompanied by anxious bipolar mood.

It's not quite a mental illness yet,

but that's why it's not easy to detect.

On the surface,

many patients look just like normal people,

but on the inside, they are plagued by all sorts of negative emotions

that can only be addressed by them personally.

When they can't bear it,

they will self-harm or even commit suicide.

So apart from medication,

we suggest that the people around him

show more care and support to him.

In addition, proper exercise

is also a good aid

if the patient is willing to do so.

I won't tell your parents

about your condition for now,

but you must accept the treatment actively

and not give up.

If you can't control yourself when you have an attack,

call me.

Let's go.

Where are we going?

To eat noodles.

[Xiqiao Tongren Hospital]

This is...

From Long.

I had no choice.

Make do.

[Junyilong Sports Club]

Shrimp Roe Noodles. Wonton.

They're all our specialties.

Boy, let me know if there are not enough noodles.

Thank you, ma'am.

Okay.

Please...

I didn't realize after all this time,

you still remembered I liked scallions.

Hao.

Do you still want to learn how to row a dragon boat?

I'll teach you.

Really?

Mr. Wang, please just give me a few more days.

I'm already working out the money.

In a few days.

In a few days, I can give you the deposit.

No.

Don't sell it to anyone else.

How about this, Mr. Wang?

I'll transfer 30,000 to you first.

Then wait a few days for the final payment, okay?

It'll be fine.

Okay, thanks.

Handsome boy.

What's so urgent?

Which pretty girl wants to see you?

Didn't I tell you?

In Hong Kong,

you have to call me flower boy.

Besides,

the pretty girl is right in front of me,

so do I need to look for one somewhere else?

That's just a work call.

About business.

Flower boy, what kind of business do you do?

Small business.

I just run a nightclub in Chaozhou.

Chaozhou?

Your business is that big now?

Just so-so.

So what's a big boss like you doing

in a small place like this?

Girl.

You said you knew people

in the He family,

so do you know

there was a He Jiashu in the He family?

Of course.

Jiashu.

I watched him grow up.

In those days, he played with his brother

in these streets.

His brother?

Yes.

His father was his grandfather's second son.

These two brothers were very close,

even closer than biological brothers.

After Jiashu left,

Jiahao became sullen.

Both the children of the He family

were very smart and capable.

Unfortunately, the He family was not blessed.

He Jiahao, right?

He's in high school, right?

Yes, in Xiqiao No.1 High School.

No wonder.

If you want to row,

get your basic fitness first.

Come on!

Follow me!

The sun's going down!

[Junyilong Sports Club]

Hao!

Get up.

Follow me!

What are you doing?

Did I tell you to stop?

Go on.

I'm doing rope skipping here,

but you're eating ice cream there.

Five more minutes.

Save some for me.

Got it. Come on.

I already bought you one.

Come on.

Come on!

Hold on!

Are you curing him or torturing him?

What's it to you?

The sun is going down.

Why are you still wearing sunglasses?

Psycho.

You are.

Hao.

Come here. Take a break and have a drink.

Ignore that.

Two hundred more. Go on.

Please. Have some humanity.

You're not curing him

but making him sicker.

I'll teach my brother myself.

What's it to you?

It's too late for you

to realize he's your brother and refuse to let anyone else

teach him.

He's my student too,

so I must care for him.

I'm not like someone

who is as heartless as what he says.

How's this boy?

The doctor said

he needs more exercise to aid in his treatment.

Exercise?

He can come to my place.

He's always welcome.

He Jiashu.

Tell me the truth.

You came back not only to cancel your mom's account

but also for Hao, right?

Come on!

Hold on.

Go on.

I know you're not as heartless as what you say.

That's not what you just said.

Long.

Can you find someone in Xiqiao for me?

Who's that?

My dad.

Your dad? Isn't your dad dead?

Your real dad?

He seems to have followed me to Xiqiao.

I'm worried

he'll mess with the He family.

Don't worry. Leave it to me.

I'll find him for you.

Thanks.

He's had a long day.

I'm going to cook

and buy some eggs to nourish Hao.

Do you want some?

I can get you some too.

Of course.

You're rarely so generous,

so how can I refuse?

Remember to buy native eggs.

That's more nutritious.

You're overthinking it.

So demanding.

Hao, come on.

OK!

[Xiqiao No.1 High School]

Why are you in such a hurry to leave?

What's it to you?

Why is He Jiahao on leave?

Who do you think I am to him?

How do I know why he's on leave?

Wait, Chen Junli.

You're ridiculous.

Are you following him so closely

because you have a crush on him?

You're the one with a crush on him, right?

Get out of the way!

Why didn't you come to class today?

Why don't you reply to me? Are you okay?

Hello.

Do you know He Jiahao?

No, I don't.

Thank you.

[Xiqiao No.1 High School] Hi. He Jiahao...

Hi.

Is He Jiahao your classmate?

Who are you?

I'm a friend of his dad's

and want to meet him.

His dad's friend?

You can go to his house and ask his dad.

Why ask me?

Why are students so rude?

Hello...

This one is even more rude.

Jun.

Who was that guy just now?

He'd been talking to you for so long.

I don't know. He said he wanted to see He Jiahao.

He Jiahao?

Why do people always want to see him these days?

Is he in trouble outside?

Is He Jiahao one of your classmates?

How are you?

Do you know He Jiahao?

Hello.

Stop picking.

Eggs are all the same.

How can they be the same?

Ma'am.

Look at this.

Here.

What?

It...

It's got feces.

You don't understand.

Eggs like this are good.

It means

it's all-natural and harmless.

People in the city are craving for this.

If you think it's dirty,

just wash it when you get home.

You eat the egg but not the shell.

I don't mind the dirt,

but it adds weight.

Ma'am.

I'll stop being picky if you give me a discount.

Okay. Just pick.

Thank you, ma'am.

I'll go and have a look.

I'll come back later, ma'am.

It hurts!

Jiashu.

Bear it.

If you don't bear it today,

it will hurt more tomorrow.

What are you doing?

Keep your voices down.

My martial arts school is a legit business.

Do you hear that? Stop yelling.

This is as far as I can go with you.

I can't be seen by your father.

I understand.

Jiashu.

Be safe on your way back.

When you start training, your muscles will be sore.

You'll be fine after a few more days of training.

Will you be able to sleep tonight?

I'll try.

Don't worry.

Just relax.

Remember to come to me tomorrow after school.

Don't forget.

I'm going back.

Brat.

You're

seventeen, right?

In a year, you'll be an adult.

The He family

has always been about honor and legacy.

That ancestral hall weighs on every member

of the He family like a mountain.

When I was there,

I could share the burden with you,

but now,

they can only put

all their hopes on you,

so your burden will be heavier in the future,

and the road ahead will be more difficult,

but if one day, you can't hold on

or don't want to carry the burden,

just give up,

do what you want to do,

live the life you want to live,

and stick to your hobbies.

Hao.

Remember.

No one

can live your life instead of you.

You can be the backbone

that carries your family

or just your own backbone,

you know?

Go back.

I'm going back too.

Go now.

Dad, Mom. I'm back.

What happened to your leg?

Are you hurt?

No, I'm not.

I ran in gym class, so my muscles are a little sore.

It scared me.

You're so tired, but why are you so happy?

What's the occasion?

I solved a puzzle today,

and the teacher praised me.

Look at that.

That's our son.

He's so smart.

Son, listen.

Solving one puzzle

is nothing.

What's valuable is that you solve every puzzle.

Back then, I...

Back then,

your father couldn't even solve the easiest one.

That's your dad.

By the way, I've warmed up some milk for you.

Let me go get it for you.

No, Mom. I'll go.

You?

Just sit and watch TV. I'll go.

Be careful.

You're asking too much of him.

We only have one child.

If I ease up on him now,

how will he support such a big family in the future?

It's good to have some pressure at this age.

Pressure is motivation.

I don't care.

If you hurt him

because of this,

I won't let you go.

Talking about this

makes me angry.

If that hadn't happened back then,

Hao wouldn't be carrying

all the burden now.

You're talking nonsense.

Nonsense?

If that hadn't happened,

wouldn't Shu still be here?

Shu is smart

and capable.

If he were here,

how could my son become like this?

Shut up.

There is only Jiahao in this generation of our family.

Even if Jiahao doesn't inherit the family business,

that brat doesn't stand a chance.

That's enough.

I will stop.

You're out of control when it comes to this.

Why are you going crazy in the middle of the night?

Listen.

From now on, at home, don't mention him to me.

OK.

I'll stop.

Your father needs his medicine.

I'll get it for him.

Here.

♪ How long does the longest distance ♪

♪ Take us to trek... ♪

65 minutes. Ten kilometers.

You're making progress.

♪ The cicadas of that summer ♪

♪ Still chirping... ♪

What's this?

♪ Like when we were running in the rain ♪

♪ I used to look into... ♪

Mung bean soup. For me?

You don't want it?

Then forget it.

I want it.

Thank you.

♪ Turning back on our journey forward ♪

♪ Even if we don't reunite ♪

♪ That moment ♪

♪ Is still eternal ♪

I didn't realize you still remembered my love

for this after all these years.

After all these years,

you've grown up,

but you still like kids' snacks.

The thermal cup.

Brat.

Are you still making lanterns?

You've got bruises all over your hands.

Does your dad allow that?

Of course not, so I have to do it in secret.

It's good.

Jiashu.

Do you still row after you leave Xiqiao?

I...

Aren't I teaching you?

Let's go.

I'll take you back.

Jiashu, do you want to see

the lanterns I'm making now?

I make different lanterns now than I used to.

There were no tutorials before,

so I had to figure it out on my own,

but not anymore.

Now there are many lantern masters

who upload their lantern-making videos

online.

I've learned a lot.

Lotus,

butterfly, tiger,

and dragon.

Don't you especially like dragon lanterns?

I made one.

Do you want to take a look?

Maybe next time.

When's next time?

You know what? The dragon lantern I made is especially big.

About this big. You'll love it.

Then it's a deal.

After training, we'll go together.

Who made a deal with you?

You just acquiesced.

Why do you always go back on your word?

You're bold.

You cheated first.

No.

Stand still.

Are you going or not?

Come here.

Are you going or not?

Come here.

Tell me.

Come here.

Are you going or not?

Where are we going to eat?

Later.

All right.

Aren't you going to do your homework?

Homework?

What can I do?

What kind of person does homework?

Who does homework?

That's right.

The only one.

The only one.

Weren't you cramming?

Why are you hanging around here?

I didn't.

Didn't?

Then why did you change your clothes

and sneak around here?

Did you fall in love?

Who would fall in love with someone like him?

You're always the first

to leave school these days.

You really didn't go to cram school?

No, I didn't.

It's no use cramming.

I'll still do better than you.

That's enough. Let's go.

See you, the only one.

It's better not to let your family know

I'm back.

I know.

They didn't see you.

Let's go.

Jiashu.

Do you miss home

after all these years?

♪ A playful June drizzle ♪

♪ Shadows of trees can't fully cover ♪

♪ The fading little sun ♪

♪ The raindrops fall against our will ♪

♪ Passing in a flash ♪

♪ Hiding in the reflection of a mirror ♪

♪ Dreams too deep to wake from ♪

♪ Even moss wears a flowery coat ♪

♪ Listening to the rain fall here ♪

♪ We nod, like quiet sighs ♪

♪ Hearts weighed down, damp and heavy ♪

♪ Watching the relentless downpour ♪

♪ So unreasonable ♪

♪ A brief pause ♪

♪ And you come to mind ♪

♪ Watching the rainy season fade away ♪

♪ The summer breeze quiets down ♪

♪ I can't bring myself to lift my pen ♪

♪ Before I could ♪

♪ Tell you ♪

♪ It's bad weather ♪

♪ And I've rewritten the past all wrong ♪

♪ I wish I could hold onto that clearing sky ♪

♪ The mist rising as we pass through ♪

♪ Rain-soaked alleys ♪

♪ Watching the relentless downpour ♪

♪ So unreasonable ♪

♪ A brief pause ♪

♪ And you come to mind ♪

♪ Watching the rainy season fade away ♪

♪ The summer breeze quiets down ♪

♪ I can't bring myself to lift my pen ♪

♪ Before I could ♪

♪ Tell you ♪

♪ It's bad weather ♪

♪ And I've rewritten the past all wrong ♪

♪ Maybe luck is still on my side ♪

♪ Maybe my wild dreams ♪

♪ Can go on ♪