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♪The sun rests on the sea♪

♪The sky steals the night and day♪

♪The waves tug at my heartstrings♪

♪That's the petals' curtain call♪

♪The wind is blowing on my face♪

♪I'm stroking the fragile film♪

♪Memories spread under the streetlamps♪

♪The stars linger in the Milky Way♪

♪I've sung every song♪

♪You remember it all♪

♪I cried, you laughed♪

♪You said you would be with me♪

=Six Sisters=

=Episode 13=

I'm going to have a baby.

What did you say?

I'm pregnant.

You stupid girl.

This baby...

I must have this baby.

Have you thought it through?

I have.

It's not too late to change your mind.

Go to the hospital

and ask Qiufang for help.

No one will know.

- Yes. - We'll keep your secret.

No need.

I've thought it over.

I'm going to have this baby.

You'll suffer.

Jiali,

just give me the household register.

Ok.

The family can't stand what you've done.

This is all your dowry.

Take it and leave.

Jiali.

Dad's mourning period isn't over yet.

We won't give you a wedding.

I'll send the household register to you.

Jiayi.

Jiali.

Jiayi.

What happened?

Didn't they agree?

Jiali, don't do this.

Jiali.

Let's go. Come on.

Go.

- What happened? - Ouyang Bao!

Come here.

Wait for me.

I'm coming.

Jiali, don't be mad.

I didn't do it on purpose.

I'll be good to Jiayi.

That's how you are good to her?

I'll be good to her!

I'm in love with her!

You remember,

Jiayi is not alone.

If you dare to bully her,

my whole family won't let you off!

Jiali,

I swear,

if I'm not good to her,

I will die a horrible death!

Leave.

Go!

Jiayi, let's go.

Come.

Come.

Don't cry.

Dad.

Dad.

Ms. Liu, are you home?

Yes.

Here's a letter for you.

Hefei University of Technology (HFUT).

He got in!

Congratulations!

Qiulin, you got in.

Thanks.

Meixin.

Congratulations.

Meixin,

they both got in.

Jiahuan?

Qinlin got into HFUT.

Jiahuan did well, too.

College of Finance and Trade (CFT).

They are both college students.

Ms. Liu, is that true?

That's true.

The colleges have published the lists.

Their acceptance letters are in the mail.

Haven't you received it?

- No. - You'll get it soon.

We have a college student in the family.

What great news!

Jiahuan.

Jiahuan.

Did you get in?

Yes, I got into a junior college.

Come out.

Come out quickly!

It's in Bengbu!

Isn't Bengbu nice?

- Bengbu is near. - That's right.

I thought it was in Hefei.

But it was moved to Bengbu in 1961.

Still, it's a college,

right?

College classrooms are big.

You need glasses.

How do you like it?

Isn't it

a bit old-fashioned?

When will you get enrolled?

- Next week. You? - What about this?

Soon.

Jiahuan?

Jiali.

Are you also here to get glasses?

You did great, Qiulin.

You got into HFUT.

Jiahuan did great, too.

Let's go.

No more picking?

None of them look good.

See you.

(Wu's Grocery)

Here.

Ok.

I was looking for you.

He Jiahuan.

Did I offend you?

No. Move.

I won't.

If there's a problem, let's solve it.

Your attitude is unacceptable.

You did it on purpose.

What did I do?

You didn't tell me the college was moved.

I didn't know.

Besides,

isn't that a good place?

No!

No?

I think it's good.

(Blessings come to the whole family)

(Marriage Certificate)

22.

What's so great about it?

It makes me happy.

Jiayi,

you're all the reason

I'm fighting.

Rest assured.

I'll give you the best life.

That's not why I married you.

Yes.

You married me because of who I am.

Because you love me.

It's moving.

It's little.

How can it move?

Let me hear it.

It's talking to me.

I know.

Dad is good, right?

Mom is good, too.

- I'll pay for it. - No, Jiali.

Let me pay.

I've got the money.

Then take this.

Jiali.

- Keep it. - Jiali.

Thanks.

What's this?

It's not for you.

It's for Jiayi.

When you're free, go visit her.

She didn't get anything when she got married,

but it doesn't mean we don't care about her.

She has to figure this out for herself.

She's old enough

to know right from wrong.

Yeah, I guess she knows she was wrong.

Don't tell her it's from me.

What should I say?

Don't mention anyone in particular.

Just say

it's from the family.

Got it. Not Jiali,

the family.

Don't be upset.

It's not good for your baby.

They were mad that day.

What they said was an angry outburst.

In a month

or so,

when they calm down, everything will be fine.

They were angry,

but I was telling the truth.

I don't owe them anything.

I must show them

what I'm made of.

Once I got out of that door,

I didn't have a family.

Jiayi, you can't

be so sure about that.

Jiawen,

what did you get when you got married?

I just

got a quilt.

I was kicked out of the house.

Let's talk about something good.

Take this.

It's from the family.

Look,

you're family.

Your family

will always care about you.

There are things

you have to figure out

for yourself.

When you're given an out,

you should take the chance.

Good advice

jars on the ear.

But don't think too much.

Take care of yourself.

Let's talk

about family matters

when you're settled.

Jiawen, you're here.

Ouyang,

you're back.

I have to go now.

Why don't you join us for dinner?

No, thanks.

Take care of Jiayi.

Rest assured.

Jiawen, about the family...

Don't worry.

Ok, thank you.

Goodbye, Jiawen.

What's wrong, honey?

We've got a windfall.

I found it at the door.

Check it out.

I bought peanuts and melon seeds.

Mom loves such notes.

Mom.

Was Mom here?

Look.

Honey,

there's something

I've wanted to tell you.

She is your own mom,

and you're her own daughter.

I think that's about it.

Let's forgive each other where we can.

The whole family is watching.

You don't want to go into a dead end.

Isn't it your fault?

- If it wasn't for you... - Yes.

It's my fault. Don't be angry.

Stay calm for the baby's sake.

Honey, your first priority

is to take good care of yourself,

keep a good mood,

and give birth to the baby safely.

Jiahuan, this is for you.

Thanks, Jiawen.

Money's your favorite.

This is for you.

Didn't you give it to her already?

It's from Jianyi,

an expression of her good will.

How's she doing?

She's doing well.

She is

smart

and flexible. Don't worry about her.

Times have changed.

Blessings or suffers,

you'll have to take them yourselves.

It's out of our hands.

It's finally done.

There's nothing to worry about.

What's Kyoko doing?

She's taking a bath.

Why are you up so late?

There is something.

- You took the job from me. - Don't be angry.

Aren't you going to do it tomorrow?

What's it?

Don't scold her.

I won't. Tell me.

Enough.

She went to Haneda Airport.

When I'm gone,

you'll get the bottom bunk.

I saw her.

But I was on the phone then.

I just heard about the accident.

So you missed each other?

What?

My gift to you.

Take it back. Are you kidding?

I'm your elder sister.

Anyway,

you're noble.

You're great.

Silly Xiaoling,

you're not silly if you can think of this.

Take it back.

Jiahuan,

can I wear your glasses?

Let me try them on.

You know what,

it's so clear.

You can see from far away.

See if it looks good on me.

What do you think?

Ghost!

Be quiet.

It's me.

It's me.

We're leaving tomorrow.

I don't want any misunderstanding.

Do you have to sneak around at night?

I came here to explain to you.

I swear

I didn't know your college is in Bengbu.

Besides,

why didn't you take a look

when you filled out your application?

If I'd known, I'd have checked it for you.

Don't be mad.

We're best friends.

Remember to write to me.

I don't know your address.

I know yours.

I'll write to you first.

Remember to write me back.

Don't forget.

(Wishing you good health)

This is from me.

This is from Jiali.

I don't want it.

Just a little gift from your elder sisters.

Forget about the younger ones.

I'll take yours.

But I won't accept Jiali's.

Why?

Do you have to treat us differently?

I haven't made up with her yet.

It's not right to take her gifts.

Besides,

she's struggling to make ends meet.

I can't take her money.

You're quite considerate.

Did Jiali

say anything?

She told you to live a good life.

What about Mom?

She is happy for you.

And Grandma?

How's she doing?

Is she well?

She is well.

She misses you every day.

She asks when you're coming home.

Still, I won't go home.

Never say never.

Don't think about it now.

Take care of yourself.

Let's take it one step at a time, ok?

Sun Wukong, Great Sage Equaling Heaven.

Xiaobao, here.

Don't call him Xiaobao.

Your name is Bao.

There are several Baos in your family.

Then what should we call him?

When I was in the hospital,

I saw a red maple tree

on the screen wall,

which was festive.

Why don't we call him Ouyang Feng,

referring to maple trees?

Good name. Ok.

Feng.

- Feng. - Feng.

Daddy.

Feng, you have a name now.

Daddy wants to kiss you.

It's all good.

The baby is over eight jin.

Her father-in-law is very happy.

Over eight jin?

Jiayi is lucky.

What else did she say?

She sent her regards.

That's all?

So she's not repentant at all?

Enough.

What's done is done.

Why do you want her to repent?

Are you saying we were wrong

and she was right?

What she did was wrong.

But she has to make the best of her mistake.

Alright,

if she can make a good living,

I'll give her my blessing.

Where do they live now?

In the rented house.

See, that's what I was afraid of.

She didn't ask her husband for anything.

Instead, she fought with us.

She should ask them for what she wanted.

Forget it.

She's on her own.

I can't help her.

The congee is overflowing.

Meixin.

What's this?

She turned it down.

The door is open.

If you don't get me the wonton now,

I'll lose my appetite.

I'm here to see He Jiayi.

Jiali.

You have a family now.

If you can't do much housework,

ask Ouyang to do more.

Keep the house clean

and you'll feel good.

How's your postnatal recovery?

Not bad.

Grandma's getting old.

Mom isn't well, either.

Like me,

you don't have in-laws.

If you can, find a nanny.

Ouyang said that too.

But the house is too small.

There's no place for a nanny.

Let me see the baby.

He looks just like you.

I don't want it.

You accepted others' money.

Why don't you accept mine?

It won't burn you.

We didn't approve of you marrying Ouyang

because we were afraid you'd be fooled.

You're a mom now.

You've been through so much.

You should know better.

When you have time and get well,

remember to come home.

Mom and Grandma miss you.

They don't miss me.

And you

tried to sweep me out like rubbish.

Ok.

Say whatever you want.

I just wished you could be better.

You got pregnant

before you got married.

Is that right?

Sisters don't have overnight grudges.

Let bygones be bygones.

Let's look ahead.

Honey,

here comes the chicken soup wonton!

Chicken soup wonton!

Jiali?

Ouyang,

when I entrusted you with Jiayi,

what did you say?

Jiali,

I didn't let her suffer at all.

Look,

I bought her chicken soup wonton.

Then why is she crying?

I'm not crying because of him.

What are you waiting for?

Bring it over.

What took you so long?

She has lost her appetite.

It's popular. I had to wait in line.

I'm only doing this once.

Enjoy it.

Enough.

I'll eat it myself.

Alright,

don't cry.

It's bad for your recovery.

Don't cry.

Did I make you cry?

Or do you think it's me?

No, of course not.

It's me, definitely.

Ouyang,

you don't have a helper around here.

I think you should find her a nanny.

We're going to hire one.

I'll get one

from the north of the Huai River.

(Best price for duck and goose feathers)

Duck feathers.

How much?

Seven jin and two liang.

Ok.

Here.

Don't you think it's a little risky?

Can you sell all the stock?

It isn't risky.

It's going to be a cold winter this year.

The factories have a high demand.

Be sure to sell it out.

Of course, honey.

We're going to be rich.

Ok.

Eight jin and four liang.

(January, 1986)

(Liu Xiaoling, He's fifth daughter)

Jiahuan!

You're back.

What are you doing here?

To pick you up.

Mom said

the only college student in our family

must be picked up

or she won't be happy.

Sweet Mom.

Is Qiulin back yet?

Yes.

No, I don't think so.

Is he back or not?

How do I know?

All you know is eating!

Jianguo is trying you help you out.

But you have to pass

the basic recruitment exams.

(He Jiaxi, He's sixth daughter) I'm tried.

But the exams were too hard.

- Four. - Very hard.

Six.

Why don't you do a rush job

of studying for the exams?

You have to do this on your own.

Jiaxi, you should try harder.

Mom, I'm trying hard enough.

I've given it my best shot.

Then keep up the good work

and you'll jump over the Dragon Gate.

Dragon Gate?

She'll be lucky if she doesn't fall.

Pass.

You're home, Jiaxi.

- What's wrong? - Jiaxi

is usually smart,

but she can't pass any exams.

She didn't get into the glass factory.

She came second to last.

She's lucky she didn't come in last.

Grandma, are you in the mood to laugh?

That Silly Xie came in last.

What was on the exam?

Just what's in the middle school textbooks.

Then how could she fail it?

I'm sure when she was sitting there

during the exam,

her mind was somewhere else.

The dragon's nine sons are all different.

It was easy for Jiahuan to get into college.

Jiahuan is at home now.

Let her tutor Jiaxi.

I hear the school-run factory

of No. 14 Elementary School is still hiring.

Jiaxi, you still have opportunities.

(Recruitment Exam)

Look what you have done.

They're making it difficult on purpose.

I just want to be a worker,

producing glass

or doing printing.

What's the point of such exams?

Can I get someone to take them for me?

Don't even think of it.

Rework the paper.

Qiulin,

your writing brings you to life.

I didn't get to see you last summer.

In the blink of an eye,

it's...

Letter for No. 28, Yanhuai Road.

Thanks.

- Nothing else? - No.

(To Hejiali)

(Pastry and Cookie) Do you think

they'll give us more money for big boxes?

They won't.

What's the difference?

Big or small, we'll paste them the same.

We're lucky to earn a little money.

Yeah. Besides,

if it weren't for Jiayi,

we couldn't have made any extra money.

Who is it?

- Coming. - Who is it?

- Mrs. Zhu? - Jiaxi,

is your mom home?

My mom.

Meixin.

What's wrong now?

Big Tang

is gone.

It hasn't

snowed like this in years.

It's colder than ever this year.

Unusual.

They were called back to heaven.

One by one, our last generation has gone.

We used to fight like hell.

Looking back now, it was nothing.

It was just a farce.

We're all losers

in the face of time.

Every generation

has its own task and mission.

Like a soldier,

as long as he's in the army,

he must stand guard well.

That's true.

Watch out.

With our predecessors gone,

the baton is in our hands.

We can only do better

and be more united.

Are you thinking of Jiayi?

Sisters should be open with each other.

At the Spring Festival,

let's give her an out.

It looks good on you.

I want to give you a nickname.

Do I have to take a nickname for this vest?

Because it's good on you.

You should change your name

to He Chang'e.

Is it too early to wear it?

It's not cold enough.

Then wear it when it's cold enough.

Spring Festival.

Wear it for the Spring Festival.

When you go home in this vest,

they'll definitely be stunned.

Fortune's wheel never stands still.

You, He Jiayi,

now have the best life

of your sisters.

Even a blind sparrow won't starve.

After 20 years, it's about time I got lucky.

Yeah.

It's about time we got lucky.

Honey,

I think

it's time for us

to change this house.

- Really? - Really.

A new house.

Take your pick.

A fowling piece for a big gun!

Big gun!

You can start with a collective enterprise

or a temporary job for transition.

There is always a way.

I hear that the Vegetable Company

and the Soy Sauce Factory

are joining forces to open a shopping mall.

It's the former Huai River Store.

It'll be renamed the May Day Shopping Mall.

But it's still a collective business.

When it's open, they'll need saleswomen.

After the Spring Festival,

I'll sign you up

and get you in line.

I'm just afraid

that Jiaxi won't be able to do it.

I can do it.

If you can,

how did you end up like this?

But there's no rush.

The earliest will be after the next May Day.

Next year? It takes so long.

If you don't want to stay unemployed,

ask Jiayi

if there's anything you can do

at her Arts and Crafts Factory.

Speaking of Jiayi,

do you want her back for the Festival?

I'll ask Jiawen to visit her.

She's suffered enough

and gone through enough.

We can't let her stay out there.

Jiali,

you should ask her yourself.

Tell her I told her

to bring her son and husband back

on the second day of Chinese New Year.

It's a deal, then.

Come on, guys.

Let's go to the first floor.

The living room, dining room,

and kitchen are on the first floor.

Have a seat. I'll make some tea.

This is the kitchen.

Take a break, Jiayi.

Sit down.

Sit down.

We're relieved

to see you're doing well.

It was hard in the past.

You don't know how much I've suffered.

Now I've finally

got over it.

Who would have

believed it in the past?

I didn't believe I could live a good life.

Now it's all come true.

We all want you back for the Festival.

I'd like to,

but I'm busy.

We've just moved.

Also, Ouyang

has a big family.

Are you still mad at us?

No, not at all.

Anyway, I'll try.

I'll try to go back, ok?

Don't just sit there. Have some tea.

This is good tea imported from Britain.

Here.

(Bankbook)

Jiahuan,

help me figure out how much interest

I can get on this fixed term.

8.32 yuan.

So little?

Many a little

make a mickle.

By the way, Jiahuan,

are you seeing someone in college?

Is that all you think about every day?

It's not my fault.

We're getting to the age.

Jiayi had a baby already.

It will be our turn soon.

Not our,

my.

Are you already seeing someone?

I don't like any of my admirers.

You can brag all you want.

It's true.

I don't care.

Anyway, you can't get in front of me.

What do you mean?

I'm your elder sister.

If you're so inactive, it'll be difficult.

Do you want a beating?

Jiahuan, I think

you should put on some make-up.

Jiayi always wears make-up.

Her husband is very charmed by her.

How do you know?

You're away, so you don't know.

But everyone at home

knows that Ouyang Bao loves his wife.

Many of the things she eats and uses

are from Shanghai.

So rich?

She is wealthy now.

Jiahuan, look.

Pick a color. I'll do your make-up.

No.

Get lost.

Jiahuan, you're in college now.

When Qiulin comes back and sees you,

he'll think you haven't improved at all.

Really?

Jiahuan, you're so fashionable!

Mom, Grandma, does Jiahuan look good?

I'm dim-sighted.

She seems to wear a salted fish on her head.

More like salted meat.

Don't you know what's fashionable?

It's called "wave and stop",

the most popular hairstyle in China Hong Kong.

Take odd things for granted,

and they are no longer odd.

Jiahuan, don't wear glasses.

They will ruin

the look of your hairstyle.

Do I have to stay like this?

At least a week until the Festival.

Or you'll have wasted your money.

Be careful when you sleep.

What should I do?

You should sleep standing.

(Blessings)

Grandma.

You're back.

Great-grandma, happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Xiaonian.

- Call me. - Grandma.

I'll get you some candy.

We'll help you.

No need.

Jiali, Jianguo, you're here.

Xiannian.

Come.

Aunts, happy New Year!

Good boy.

Don't move.

I'll put a little makeup on you.

Pretty boy.

♪Thoughts linger with snowflakes flying♪

♪Warm memories never fade away♪

♪Those past stories and moments♪

♪Find their peace in silent years♪

♪The memories buried deep inside♪

♪Gains or losses, hope you're fine♪

♪Time takes people away♪

♪Leaving their loved ones behind♪

♪What can I offer you♪

♪Mountains, rivers, and clouds♪

♪What can I give back to you♪

♪My heart is restless♪

♪What can I leave to you♪

♪There are no fireworks in the city♪

♪How can I tell you♪

♪Flowers bloom in distant corners♪

♪What can I leave to you♪

♪There are no fireworks in the city♪

♪How can I tell you♪

♪Flowers bloom in distant corners♪