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[The Way Home]

[Episode 14]

Okay.

Jiashu.

Aren't you being a little high-profile?

What?

Nothing.

Let's go home.

No rush.

We'll go somewhere else.

Where is it?

Chief.

Who is it?

Why come to me until after work?

Chief.

You're still in good spirits.

Hello, Chief.

Long time no see.

Did you miss me?

You...

You're Shu.

I told you our chief

had good eyesight and memory.

I lost.

Jiashu, you've grown so much.

You've grown so much.

Where have you been all these years since you left Xiqiao?

Chaozhou.

Chaozhou is good,

much better than a small place like Xiqiao.

It's not bad.

Have you told your family

since you've been back?

Yes.

My uncle was pretty pissed off at me.

By the way, Chief,

I have something serious to tell you.

What is it?

There's going to be a dragon boat race in the village,

and Xiqiao Village is going to compete with other villages,

so we can't afford to be dishonorable.

Do you want to compete on behalf of the He family?

Sort of.

Jiashu.

And, Chief,

I'd like to donate some money

to our village on behalf of the He family.

It's time to renovate the ancestral shrine,

and it costs money to organize the competition.

By the way, Jiashu,

I still don't understand

what you mean by donating money.

I told you that the money belongs to the He family.

Since you don't want it,

I'll donate it to the village

in the name of the He family.

Isn't that good?

So

You still don't consider yourself a member of the He family?

I do.

My family name is He,

so of course, I'm one of the He family.

And I specifically asked Chief to make sure

my name was added to the new genealogy,

bolded and darkened,

in case your dad overlooked it.

I said

money talks.

In the future, if someone offers you money,

you must take it.

Don't be like a fool.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Do you need butter for frying chicken breast?

I only added a little bit.

Is this a little bit?

It's a big piece.

No. I really only added a little bit.

I haven't eaten it in ages.

It's not for you today.

Go out and run a few laps.

Wait, Jiashu.

One, two.

Move it forward a little more as you go forward.

Right.

Move your body up.

Junli, well done.

Afu, good. Look at them both.

Right. Move your body up.

Right.

Hold it, you two.

Very good.

Hold on. Very good.

Come on.

Good.

You're improving fast.

Ma'am, how much?

You know what?

He Jiashu is back.

Which He Jiashu?

The illegitimate child of the He family.

Why has he come back?

He must have come back to fight for the family property.

Wasn't he kicked out?

He recently returned to Xiqiao.

Liu saw him with his own eyes.

The He family really isn't at peace.

Of course, they are always like this.

What else is going on?

The eldest grandson of the He family came back.

He Hongguang is so angry with that.

Mr. He Senior was so angry that he was hospitalized.

He's alive or dead.

I've heard

- and seen it with my own eyes. - Really?

The He family's second grandson

and the illegitimate child are like brothers.

Yes, they are.

I heard He Hongguang dared not go out these days.

Play a card.

Play a card.

I heard that Jiashu was back.

Yes.

I told you.

That was him.

I couldn't be wrong.

The boy's gotten so tall

that I couldn't even be sure it was him.

Yeah. It's been eight years.

He's very tall now.

So, your brother

can't stand Jiashu?

They've been a family for so many years,

so how can they not see each other for so long?

Jiashu even donated money to the village

on behalf of the He family.

I heard

that he also contributed money

to the village's new genealogy.

What did you say?

Hongguang, forget it.

Let's go back.

Forget what?

I have to ask him to give me an explanation today.

He Jiashu.

He Jiashu.

He Jiashu.

He Jiashu!

He Jiashu!

Come out!

He Jiashu.

He Jiashu!

Uncle.

You're here.

He Jiashu.

What are you doing?

Hang in there.

Persistence is key to victory.

Long,

didn't you say it wasn't far?

How much longer will it take?

It's right ahead, just a little further.

If you cut back on junk food,

- it won't feel so far. - I'll carry that for you.

No, I'm fine.

Just let me carry it for you.

I can handle it.

Let me help you carry one.

See how solid I am? These muscles aren't just decorations.

I'll help you with that.

Thank you, Ms. Qiu.

I told you to buy less,

but you're practically moving everything we have over to He Jiahao.

Didn't you say you weren't coming?

So why are you here?

You tagalong.

I was just trying to help since you went overboard

with your shopping.

Instead of gratitude, all I get is this attitude?

I never asked you to help.

Quit acting like a hero.

What?

Keep arguing, you two.

Your squabbling is making me feel alive again.

- Go away. - Go away.

Why are you being so mean?

This is Shu's place.

How can you be so low on energy at your age?

Tell you what,

sign up for the fitness classes at my martial arts school,

and I'll give you

a ten percent discount.

Honestly, I wouldn't do this

for anyone else,

but I'll make an exception for my great-aunt.

What do you think you're doing?

Donating money to the villagers' committee

in the He family's name?

Haven't you embarrassed the family enough?

Do you really need the whole town to know about it?

Uncle,

I have the same last name, He.

Is there a problem with me donating money

on behalf of the He family?

What?

Do you think

your family is the only He family out there?

Say what you will,

but if you're so eager to donate money

and show kindness,

go somewhere else.

Represent anyone you want,

but not in Xiqiao.

I'm warning you,

take this back now

before we all become a joke to everyone.

I have been a joke

my whole life.

Why would I care what others think?

Uncle,

you can either pretend

this has nothing to do

with your He family,

or

Just accept it gracefully.

The money's already donated.

There's no such thing as taking back a donation.

Exactly, Hongguang,

what's done is done.

Let's not fuss over it anymore.

Shu's already put the word out.

How can he take it back now?

That would only make our He family an even bigger joke.

Am I right?

Do you think I don't know

what he's thinking?

He Jiashu,

you want to be accepted into the He family?

Let me make it clear.

Not a chance.

Uncle,

I used to take it to heart

when you said things like this,

but after everything I've been through,

I've grown past that.

Times have changed.

The He family isn't yours alone.

Even if you don't acknowledge me,

I'm still Grandpa's grandson,

Auntie's nephew,

and Jiahao's cousin.

As long as I'm here,

I'll look out for them.

Yes,

he'll always be my cousin.

You brat.

After just a few days apart, you've forgotten your manners, huh?

You think I can't handle you anymore?

I'm going to set you straight today.

- Wait, Uncle. - Dad.

If you have an issue, come at me.

What's the point of hitting Hao?

You think I won't hit you?

Today, I'm going to deal with both of you.

Just you wait.

Dad.

Dad, calm down.

Don't.

- They're not kids anymore, don't hit them. - Stay where you are.

- Stop right there. - Don't hit them.

He's really going to hit them.

Uncle.

- Uncle. - Uncle.

Calm down, Uncle. Let's talk this through.

Are you okay?

Are you all right?

Uncle.

We can sort this out peacefully.

Uncle!

Don't just stand there and watch.

Come over and help.

Hurry!

Let me go.

- Calm down, Uncle.- Hurry up.

Don't.

Don't stop me.

Don't stop me!

Why are you stopping me?

Jiahao, are you okay?

Wait.

What are you all doing?

Let's go. One, two, three, up!

Don't lift me up.

- I'm afraid of heights. - Dad.

He Jiashu, I'll be back.

I'm afraid of heights. Let me down.

Don't worry, it's fine.

I'll go take a look.

How come you two are back together?

Why are you ignoring me?

You and your bad temper.

What happened?

Is Chen Decai stirring up trouble again?

No.

Come closer now.

I'll explain it to you.

What happened?

He went to see Jiashu earlier,

but we didn't expect Jiashu

to have him carried out like a dragon boat.

They say everything has its vanquisher.

If we can't handle him,

someone else will.

Just look at how Jiashu

got him so worked up.

Only Jiashu could manage him.

That makes sense now.

To be honest,

at first,

I wasn't too happy with Jiashu.

But looking at it now,

I can see how kind he is to Jiahao,

even taking him for treatment,

so I've come to terms

with it now.

Actually, Jiashu

is a loyal and caring kid.

Honestly, what wrong

did Jiashu do back then?

I just don't know when that stubborn person

in the family will understand.

Hold on.

Where are you going?

Going to the factory.

This family doesn't have a place for me anymore anyway.

You...

It's fine.

There's food at the factory.

Let him calm down by himself,

or he'll have a hard time saving face.

I've stewed a chicken.

It's really tasty.

Let me go get you a bowl.

I'm coming with you.

[He Jiashu]

Hello.

Hongguang.

Hongguang.

Chen Decai,

what's your game this time?

Hongguang, you've got to save me this time.

You've got to help me out.

You've got to help me out, Hongguang.

This tastes really good.

This one.

This is really good.

Folks,

since today's a good day, I'll say a few more words.

What are you doing?

He Jiashu,

we all know how tough these years

have been for you,

but

from now on,

as long as I'm around,

I won't let anyone bully you again.

Are you sure you can protect me?

That's not something you should be saying.

All right.

It's not just me.

There's also

your old classmate,

Ms. Qiu Qiu,

and

my excellent student,

He Jiahao,

and the rest of us.

We won't let anyone bully you.

Right, everyone?

- Yes. - Yes.

- Yes. - Yes.

How old do you think you are?

You think you can trick me into giving you alcohol?

No, Jiashu.

This is iced tea.

Iced tea?

Your iced tea smells like alcohol.

Here, drink this.

I...

All right.

Come on, Hao.

Here, have some shrimp.

The alcohol

can wait.

Have this instead.

Um,

you can have another chicken drumstick.

Little Afro,

if you're going to apologize, do it properly.

What's this supposed to mean?

I'm sorry.

Is that enough?

Sorry for what?

I promise

I won't pick on you again.

Chen Afu,

did you ever pick on me?

I don't remember.

Afu,

maybe

Jiahao just doesn't want to deal with you.

All right. I was joking.

We're even now.

Hao,

you've learned a few bad things from Jiashu recently.

Nonsense, I never taught him that.

It was he who taught me.

See.

So, considering how you usually are,

do you really not want to interact with us?

Of course.

Who's got the spare time

to deal with you?

All right.

Stop arguing.

After the college entrance exams, you might all go your separate ways

and never see each other again.

Don't worry.

I'll make sure to choose a uni that's far away from him.

Don't worry. I'll definitely be the one choosing the uni.

I'll be sure to cling to you.

Shameless.

- Stop it now. - Who would want you around?

I'll cling to you anyway.

Come on. Cheers.

Like I'd ever want to drink that.

Later I'll...

When I finish my exam, you won't...

Hey, Auntie.

I don't want it. You can eat it yourself.

Ease up on the drink.

What's with that attitude?

Great-aunt,

don't just eat the veggies. There's meat as well.

Hello, Auntie.

Hao,

the lanterns the village prepared for the dragon boat race got soaked,

and they want you to help make a new batch to replace them.

Auntie,

this is a big deal.

I'm worried I might mess it up.

Is it possible to...?

Why the lack of confidence?

I have faith in you.

It's settled then.

I'll wait for your update.

Auntie, I...

What's the matter?

Auntie told me

that the lanterns prepared for the dragon boat race in the village

got soaked

and asked me to hurry up

and make replacements.

This is a good opportunity.

Didn't you want the lanterns to be seen by everyone?

But I fear I might mess it up

and let everyone down.

Let me ask you this.

Does making lanterns

make you happy?

Absolutely.

So, do you think

it's more pressure

or more motivation for you?

If you feel it's too much pressure,

then don't force yourself.

After all, the world doesn't revolve around us.

If you don't do it, someone else will.

The doctor said

we should accept all our emotions.

But I don't feel like giving up.

I fear disappointing everyone,

but I also worry

that if I miss this chance,

I'll regret it afterward.

Then do it.

Give it your all.

I'll help you.

I'll help you too.

Count me in as well.

Well,

um,

I'll join you too.

My father also told me

that whatever you ask for,

we

Will comply.

Jiahao,

I've seen the lanterns you made before,

and they were amazing.

I believe you can do it.

Look.

So many people are helping you.

Even if it doesn't work out,

it's not solely on you.

Yes,

we'll face it together.

That won't happen.

We'll definitely pull it off.

Come on.

We've got this.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Dig in.

It's just making some lanterns,

how hard can it be?

Two flimsy sticks,

a little poking around, and they should come together.

What do you know?

Those with less strength can't even bend them.

Lacking strength? Join the fitness classes at my martial arts school then.

This time,

I'll definitely give you

a fifty percent discount.

Where should we meet tomorrow?

Tomorrow,

I'll take you guys

to my secret hideout.

♪ 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 ♪