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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 16=

After a while, you'll be the only one

left in this house.

Mom!

What are we having for dinner?

Noodles.

Wouldn't it be better

with a little Eight Pickled Vegetables?

You made it before.

Eight Pickled Vegetables?

I'll make some if you want.

You shouldn't

lose this skill.

Your mom passed it down to you.

It's just a small trick.

Nobody would be interested in it.

Don't say that.

In the South,

we do big business with small things,

like wheat gluten from Wuxi

and vinegar from Zhenjiang.

They are not small at all.

They've been passed on to thousands.

You must be kidding.

Why don't you

make some pickles to sell at the market?

It helps you to pass the time.

You're retired, right?

Sell pickles?

We are taking inventory today.

Come tomorrow.

Qiufang?

Weimin thinks

that marriage is not a trifling matter

and should be considered carefully.

To be honest,

Xiaoling and Zhenmin

are like children.

If they actually get married,

they'll definitely

kick up a storm.

We're on the same page.

We don't agree either.

What does Xiaoling think?

She's moved out.

Zhenmin has moved out too.

Where did he move to?

Yaojiawan.

No! They've moved in together!

- What should we do? - Hurry!

Be careful. Don't get burned.

Where do I put it?

In the basin.

And then?

Lie down.

Why?

Play dead.

Play dead, for who?

My big sister.

Is your sister coming?

From what I know of her,

she's definitely coming.

- Then I'm leaving. - Come back!

If she comes

and sees us in the same room,

won't it give her the wrong idea?

I want her to get the wrong idea.

Tang Zhenmin, do you want to marry me?

Yes.

Do what I tell you. Lie down.

Can you play dead?

I've never died before.

I don't know how.

Just lie down and close your eyes.

Don't answer no matter who calls you.

Lie down.

Eyes closed and no answer.

Tang Zhenmin.

Didn't I tell you not to answer?

Does it start already?

They are coming.

Zhenmin, hold your breath.

Don't get up no matter who calls you.

Good job.

Liu Xiaoling.

Tang Zhenmin.

Liu Xiaoling.

The smell of a coal stove.

- Xiaoling. - Zhenmin.

Liu Xiaoling.

Liu Xiaoling!

These guys...

Liu Xiaoling! Liu Xiaoling!

Tang Zhenmin!

I got this.

Jiali?

Qiufang?

Am I dead?

Zhenmin.

Zhenmin, we agreed to die together!

Don't leave me alone!

Tang Zhenmin!

- Zhenmin! - Tang Zhenmin!

You can wake up now!

Tang Zhenmin!

Tang Zhenmin!

- You can wake up. - It's ok.

Tang Zhenmin.

Tang Zhenmin.

Wake up.

Tang Zhenmin.

Zhenmin!

Tang Zhenmin.

You scared me to death.

I thought you were really dead.

You think you're Romeo and Juliet?

What?

Nothing.

Jiali,

Qiufang,

I'll go wherever Liu Xiaoling goes

in this life.

Fine.

You both go to hell.

Get back home tonight.

I think it worked.

I was so scared.

I thought you were dead for real.

Did I do it so well?

Who are you?

(Fang Tao)

I live here. I just moved in.

Even if you don't take a nap,

don't disturb others.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

Going to work?

Sorry for disturbing your nap.

I'll hurry up

and try to finish it by the end of the day.

Thank you.

It's ok.

Thanks.

If there's any problem,

call the telephone exchange.

Ok, ok.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Hello, Jiali.

Guess where I am.

I'm at Mom's house.

I'll let Mom talk to you. Here, Mom.

- Jiali. - Hello.

Installed.

I'm hanging up.

Hang on.

Yes.

Ouyang got a number from the telephone bureau

and installed a phone for Mom.

Number? Hang on.

It is

716991.

716991. Did you write it down?

Hang up.

Listen to me,

tell Jianguo to claim a refund

of the initial installation fee.

We are sisters.

It doesn't matter which of us does this.

Ok, I'm hanging up.

I have a few more calls to make. Bye.

Who are you calling?

Jiawen.

We should tell her your number.

- It's expensive. - What's her number?

Hello, Jiawen.

Guess where I am.

I'm at Mom's house.

Yes, we just installed a phone for her.

You got it, right?

Call her on this number.

It is

716991.

- Enough. - 716991.

Morning.

(Water shut off for repair)

It's broken.

I have water.

This is for you.

Thanks.

(Public Toilet)

Why didn't you lock the door?

I'm sorry.

I thought I locked it.

Maybe it didn't work.

The lock was broken last time.

Now it's fixed.

Feel free to use it.

(Occupied)

(Unoccupied)

Who is it?

Your neighbor.

I've never seen you cooking.

I made a few more dishes

and I want you to taste some.

Come in.

You're welcome.

What did you say?

Aren't you going to eat?

Come in and eat with me.

Want a drink?

I don't have any.

There's a cup behind you.

You're a good cook.

I cook a lot.

You don't cook much, right?

It's too much trouble to cook.

More importantly,

I have to lose weight.

You're not heavy.

Besides, you can't lose weight by dieting.

You have to exercise.

Still, I can't eat too much.

I should control my appetite.

I'm not young anymore.

Nothing can change my love for life.

I smiled as I walked into the heat of life.

I remember you sitting on the stairs reading.

I read now and then.

Thanks for your food.

Thanks, new neighbor.

Jiahuan, it's cold and why...

Jiawen.

This is my second sister.

Hello.

You have a guest.

You're eating.

And drinking?

Sit.

Sit down.

Go ahead and eat.

You can eat and talk, right?

I'll help you.

Thanks.

Jiahuan,

would you introduce him?

Jiawen, he is...

Introduce yourself.

I'm Fang Tao.

I work in the Grain Bureau's fleet.

I live next door.

Fang Tao?

Fang Tao.

How old are you?

I

was born in 1960.

Jiawen,

he moved here less than a week ago.

Fang Tao, did you make all this food?

Good.

Good neighbor.

- Help yourselves. - Ok.

May your family grow quickly!

- Thanks. - Have some more.

- Zhou. - Come here.

Congratulations!

Thanks!

Dance for us!

Dance for us! Dance!

(Wedding for Tang Zhenmin and Liu Xiaoling)

Xiaoling is good.

She dances so well.

Come on, dance!

Qiufang,

here's to you.

What for?

Because of you, they have a place to live.

Come on.

I'll drink up. Suit yourself.

We're family. Don't speak like strangers.

Besides, there's less of us now.

There's room for them.

You weren't obligated to do this,

yet you did.

You're kind and reasonable.

A sister-in-law is like a mom.

Zhenmin is lucky

to marry Xiaoling.

Xiaoling is kind,

but she's reckless

and doesn't think things through.

Now that she's married into your family,

you should teach her more.

Rest assured.

Suit yourself.

No more drinking.

Mom, why didn't you knock?

I'm your mom.

What can't you show me?

Don't hide it.

I've seen it.

Who's the apple for?

Is it He Jiaxi?

It's her, really!

No wonder

you've been distracted

since you came back from the mall.

I wonder why you always smile. Again?

Mom,

he Jiaxi is your apprentice.

If, I mean if.

Isn't it great

if we're a couple?

Not at all.

I don't agree.

Why?

She's fine as an apprentice,

but not as a daughter-in-law.

The standards are different.

Why do you have two standards?

What's wrong with Jiaxi?

Don't you know?

She has five sisters

and she is the youngest.

She's been spoiled since she was little.

She is self-centered.

I think she is good.

She's got guts

and a sense of humor.

She's fun.

What do you mean?

Have you made up your mind?

Do you have to be with her?

Cut the crap.

Mom.

Mom.

- Mom. - What?

Help me.

Look at you.

Fine, I'll help you.

Here you are.

Thanks.

Goodbye.

- Bye. - Thanks.

Good, you work well.

You taught me well.

Jiaxi.

What do you think of my son, Hongyu?

I don't know him well.

First time strangers, second time friends.

You've known him for so long.

Don't you know him well?

Hongyu

is honest and warm.

You're absolutely right.

Everyone at the No. 2 Car Factory

compliments my son.

He's skilled,

hard-working,

and good-looking.

People can't help but like him.

He has many admirers.

Good for him.

He can easily find a wife.

He doesn't like ordinary girls.

What kind of girl does he like?

I don't know.

But

he always compliments you to me.

Does he?

What does he say?

Mom.

Son, you're here.

Well, he'll tell you himself.

Hongyu.

I'm at work. It's not a good idea.

Then eat it after work.

Your mom said you complimented me.

What did you say?

I think you're cultured,

virtuous,

and multi-talented.

You're very enthusiastic.

Ok, stop.

I get nervous when people compliment me.

Why?

I'm afraid they won't do it enough.

You're funny.

(Video Lounge)

Watch the movie.

My hands are cold.

Mine aren't cold.

Mine are cold.

This is good.

Come on.

Have you tried it?

No.

Stop lying. You look like an old hand.

I haven't.

Keep your voice down.

I swear to God.

Enough. How many vows do you make a day?

God is annoyed with you.

Anyway, I mean it.

Mean what?

I'm committed to you

for the rest of my life.

What?

I want to be with you.

Be with you

and good to you.

Watch the movie, ok?

Stop talking.

Ok, I'm sorry.

Look.

Jiaxi.

You can leave now.

It's not time yet.

It's ok, just a few minutes away.

I'm here. Go ahead.

I'll cover for you next time, Master.

I'm off.

(Selections of Marx and Engels)

Thanks, honey.

What's wrong?

Jiahuan has a neighbor.

Jiahuan has a neighbor?

What's wrong?

A male neighbor.

Male neighbor?

And then?

Fang Tao from the Grain Bureau's fleet.

Fang Tao?

It sounds familiar.

What's the story with him?

Find it out for me.

Did Jiahuan ask you to do this?

Don't worry about that.

Just ask around.

I promise to finish the job.

Read your book.

I'll read a little more.

(Duties of the Transportation Fleet)

Hi, Li.

Why are you here?

Can't I come?

You can, of course.

If you need help, just call me.

I have a meeting. I just stopped by.

I want to ask you about someone.

Who?

Is there a man

called Fang Tao in your fleet?

Fang Tao?

- Yes. - Yes?

Why do you ask about him?

Here is the thing.

Would you tell me

where this guy lives?

Warehouse 3, the former Station Road,

second son of the Fang family,

divorced.

His wife went into business with someone.

No kids.

Divorced.

His wife went into business.

What's wrong with divorce?

As long as he's a good man

and good to Jiahuan.

But Jiahuan has never been married.

She is a young girl.

As long as she likes him, it's fine.

Do you think I should tell Jiali?

Do you want to tell her?

Would she be upset?

Forget it.

I'll see what Jiahuan has to say.

(Huainan Anhuai Trust & Investment Co.)

Tell me.

Are you going to live there forever?

Why?

Is the Grain Bureau going to kick us out?

What do you think of Fang Tao?

Did Fang Tao send you?

I'm your sister.

Can't I care about you?

I'm representing myself.

He is

reliable and reserved,

not one for small talk,

but incredibly efficient.

Do you know him well?

No.

What does he know about you?

You should ask him.

He's divorced.

Do you know that?

What's wrong with divorce?

I wonder

if all divorced people

can't pursue happiness.

Jiahuan,

I didn't mean that.

You can pursue your happiness,

but you should know each other first.

My treat. You cook.

Good task. With pleasure.

That's what you eat every day?

Simple food is enough for me.

Several drops of soy sauce

make fried eggs

taste great.

But if we eat together,

we'll need two dishes and a soup.

I have an idea.

Let's cooperate.

How?

We'll eat together.

Seven days a week.

I'll pay for food for four days

and you pay for three days.

You cook dishes

and I cook staple food.

That way,

we'll make cooking

more efficient.

What do you think?

Do you agree with my proposal?

I'm afraid it'll affect you.

We're just eating together.

There's nothing to worry about.

You don't know me.

Tell me about yourself.

I don't care. I'm a man.

I don't care either. I'm a woman.

Ok.

It's a deal.

Nice working together.

Let me peel the garlic for you.

Here.

I read from the newspaper today

that an actor

got divorced.

What do you think?

I don't pay much attention to showbiz.

Divorce

is no big deal these days,

right?

Jiali.

I'd like to have a word with you.

Go ahead.

How old is your mom?

My mom?

She was born in 1933.

1933?

I'll get right to the point.

Is your mom planning to remarry?

Well...

It's nothing to be ashamed of.

She needs an old companion

to be with her in her later years, right?

I don't know.

I'll ask her when I get home.

Ok, it's settled then.

This

isn't our call.

Mom has never thought

of remarrying after Dad died.

Is she

willing to do it now?

That's because we are a big family.

She got a job to do.

It's different now.

Didn't Wu on the other side of the road

find an old companion?

It's different.

We have Grandma.

How many more years can she live with Mom?

She'll probably die before Mom.

Why don't you ask her?

If she wants to,

it would be a good thing.

How do I ask?

Set her up with someone.

You know a lot of people.

I sell vegetables now.

I don't know anyone suitable.

Any honest and reliable men?

None.

Why do you buy so many vegetables?

They're cheaper in the afternoon.

Why did you buy so many radishes?

Is there a radish meeting?

Mom wants to eat Eight Pickled Vegetables.

See you later.

How do you like it?

Good.

Better than your mom's.

The student surpasses the master.

(Ancestral Eight Pickled Vegetables)

Meixin.

(Ancestral Eight Pickled Vegetables)

Boy, are you doing business now?

We couldn't eat so much,

so I thought I might as well try my luck

and see if I could sell it.

It's ok.

It's good to have a small business.

But do you have a license?

License?

I need a license?

It's ok. I'll ask Weimin to get you one.

Thanks.

Don't mention it.

I envy you.

You have such a good skill.

Guys.

Are you trying to make a fortune, too?

You're wrong.

We're trying to revitalize the economy

for the benefit of society, right?

For the benefit of society.

Get her some to have a try.

Pickles?

Didn't you eat enough in the hard times?

What we ate was pickled turnip.

These are authentic Pickled Vegetables.

Pickled Vegetables.

Aren't they pickles?

What's so special about them?

- Have a try. - Ok.

How do you like it?

Is it good?

You know what,

it's sweet

and sour.

- Is it good? - Yeah, definitely.

It's crunchy. Get me a little.

- Is it good? - Yeah, very good.

- Come on, get her some. - Really?

Get me a little.

- Hurry, come on. - I've got to support you.

- Here you are. - How much?

The first guest is free of charge.

No.

You must take the money.

- No. No. - Take the money.

Next time, I'll charge you.

- Take the money. - To support you.

(Yanhuai Road, 28)

Does she stay out so late every day?

Sometimes she's back earlier.

I usually

cook noodles

and save some food for her.

I'm worried about you being home alone.

You have to cook for yourself.

She's been bored since retirement.

She's been retired for a while.

She has to get used to it.

I don't oppose her doing business,

but she should pay attention to her health.

Your mom is happy.

Don't blame her.

One more thing.

Ms. Zhang from the North

wants to set Mom up with an old man.

He is well off

and is a retired cadre.

You should ask your mom.

What do you think?

♪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♪