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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 17=

Then you ask your mother.

What's your opinion?

The man is not for me.

I'm ok with anything.

You and Mom have been living together these years.

If she gets remarried,

I will not leave you alone.

You'll live with me.

That's another story.

If your mother

wants to get remarried,

that's not bad.

Now, she isn't

very old.

(No. 28 Yanhuai Road)

She's back.

Eat some more.

No. You talk to her.

You're still here.

I'm waiting for you.

I'm worried when Grandma stays alone at home.

Don't worry.

The room is brightly lit.

What will we have for dinner?

Three dishes.

Mom,

you should've told us

you would do business.

I never thought about doing business.

Your grandma wanted me to make Eight Pickled Vegetables.

I made too many.

It would be a waste of food.

So, we came up with this idea.

It's your grandma's idea.

She wants me to go out for fun

and kill some time.

Meanwhile,

I can make some extra money

for family bills.

Isn't that great?

One more thing.

Do you remember Ms. Zhang who lives north?

She came to me, offering to set you up.

That man is a great match.

He's a retired veteran.

If you're ok with him,

go meet him.

Your father is watching from above.

I won't get remarried.

Besides,

not all my daughters are married.

How could I

just give myself out?

Do you think I'm old

and useless?

You know what?

Even if I die,

I'll have to die in this house.

Mom, you...

Don't be so serious.

Did you tell your grandma?

She respects your opinion.

If I get remarried,

how will your grandma live?

What were you thinking?

We don't want you to get remarried.

But if you have to leave,

I'll take away Grandma.

If you don't leave,

then continue this stable life

just like always.

Mom, if you're short of money,

let us know.

The six of us will chip in.

I don't object when you do business.

But you need to watch the timing.

What you want is to kill time

instead of making a fortune.

Anyway, you must prepare

three meals a day.

Grandma has gallstones.

She needs regular meals.

Without regular meals,

what if she falls ill again?

For God's sake.

He Jiali, over all these years,

I've been making meals for your grandma.

When I simply missed one or two meals,

I was guilty, huh?

Then, you want to expel me.

He Jiali, I see.

You're combining the two things

just to repress me.

I brought up my kids and looked after your grandma.

I've been making

all kinds of meals.

What have I got in return?

None of you care for me.

See? You think too much.

Fine. Never mind.

I'll reject Ms. Zhang, ok?

I won't bring it up again.

You'll sell the pickled vegetables.

But you must have a schedule.

Go out and come back on time.

Take it as physical exercise, ok?

Agreed.

(Pickled Vegetables)

Mom is even busier than me.

She doesn't rest on weekends.

A pair of three.

Mom said she earned a lot more than her pension.

She claimed to make some pocket money.

Is she really short of money?

She could have told me. I have money.

If she takes this

as a serious job,

she'll be exhausted.

Why does Mom sell pickled vegetables?

Why doesn't she

take care of my baby instead?

Care for Mom, will you?

Your mother-in-law should help you.

Zhenmin's parents died.

He has a brother and a sister-in-law.

He must do something.

I can't count on him.

Then do it yourself.

Nobody helps me, either.

Not everybody is as rich as you.

She isn't a rich lady.

In my opinion,

Mom shouldn't have given her job to you.

You also took over Dad's.

- Yes. - He owed me.

Who owed you?

Dad and Mom owe nobody.

Tang Zhenmin.

Tang Zhenmin, will you stop it?

Tang Zhenmin!

Honey.

When did you get back?

Get me an orange.

What's wrong? Are you upset?

Who messed with you?

Nobody did.

I'm exhausted from work.

I'm exhausted, too.

Honey, umm...

It's time for dinner.

Aren't you supposed to cook today?

And the laundry.

But I'm pregnant.

Why do you want me to cook? I won't.

Hey, don't be unreasonable.

We agreed to cook in turn.

Yesterday, I cooked and did laundry.

Today, it's your turn.

That's your duty, isn't it?

But other pregnant women

aren't as squeamish as you.

Right?

Other pregnant women are taken care of.

Like my third sister.

She has hired a nanny.

Can you afford one?

Now, you even want me to cook.

We won't cook today.

What will we eat, then?

We'll go out to eat.

Go out? Will you pay?

Yes.

I'll buy dinner for you and my son,

all right?

Fine.

Come on, honey. Let's sit here.

Sit down.

Honey, you sit here.

I'll order the food.

The same old dishes.

- Beef soup. - Sit there.

Stay out of my way.

Why?

No, no, no. Cover me.

Jiaxi has a boyfriend.

Where are they?

Do I look good?

Yes.

Will you be full, then?

No.

Then, go order the food.

Ok.

Don't look. Or they'll see us.

It's ok that she has a boyfriend.

Why are you surprised?

Oh, my God.

You have no idea.

A slight problem will cause big trouble.

What problem? What trouble?

When we got married, Jiahuan made a scene.

Don't you remember?

She said I was younger

and shouldn't get married first.

Now, even Jiaxi is in a relationship.

If Jiahuan knows that,

she'll make a big scene.

She won't.

I dare not visit your home.

Coward.

I visited your home.

Yes. I'm scared.

What scares you?

Your parents may not like me.

My father died years ago.

I think Jiahuan is doing great.

She lives a good single life.

Then, get to her.

What do you mean?

Do you regret getting married?

Do you regret marrying me?

Leave anytime you want.

Let's break up. Slither back.

Hey, honey. Let me explain.

I'd regret it if I hadn't married you.

When we're eating,

let's not talk about this.

Let's just eat.

I fear your eldest sister the most.

Why?

Everybody knows about her.

She's the backbone of your family.

You all have to obey her.

Not necessarily.

We obey the most reasonable guy.

Besides,

what's the problem if she doesn't like you?

A man doesn't live

to make everybody like him.

That guy looks like a man.

He is a man.

He looks like a movie star.

He isn't as handsome as me.

What movie star?

If you like him,

get to him.

You look better.

You're the most handsome guy.

Just kidding.

But seriously,

having such a boyfriend

is quite impressive.

Jiaxi, I'm serious.

Shall we try a relationship?

I'm saying

you'll be my girlfriend

and I'll be your boyfriend. Let's try.

No.

Why?

I can be your girlfriend,

but you can't be my boyfriend.

What do you mean?

I can test you.

But you can't test me.

All right.

Test anything you want.

My hands, arms,

legs, hands, or neck. Anything.

I won't.

They're flirting.

Sir, two bowls of soup.

Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh.

What a coincidence.

You came to the same food stall.

Impressive.

She's finally in love.

That's good.

You don't need to worry, then.

She's really wicked.

She behaves like a tomboy.

Have some shaobing.

How does it taste?

Any better than my dishes?

Not even close.

You just don't want to disappoint me.

Why do I think

this guy also looks like a movie star?

There it goes again.

Which movie star?

He looks like Tom Cruise.

He isn't very young, indeed.

Thank you.

Stop looking. Eat.

Or it'll get cold.

I'm full.

- Are you full? - Yes.

- Let's go. - Ok.

I can't make such a dish at home.

Fang?

(Lina)

You know her?

Who are you?

Who are you?

We'll talk later.

Who's that woman?

An acquaintance.

You guys must be very acquainted.

She's really arrogant.

She's my ex-wife.

Does it make you think

I'm not a good guy?

Why?

I have a complicated past.

Everybody has a past.

Besides, I know that.

You know I'm divorced?

I've heard about it.

Then?

Then what?

Does your divorce

have anything to do with our eating together?

I moved here

because I didn't like the way my neighbors looked at me.

I don't want them to have pity on me.

So, I'm pitiful, too.

I'm no longer young

and I have no boyfriend.

I'm average-looking, too.

You aren't average-looking.

You're wise and elegant.

Don't be honey-lipped.

I'm being honest.

Don't you think the scar on my face

looks too bad?

Where's the scar?

That's not a scar.

It's not even as long as my nail.

- And the crescent... - Jiahuan.

Walking around, huh?

Fang, you're also here.

Every day, you eat together

and walking around.

When will you get married?

- Umm... - Come on.

Ok, kidding aside.

Remember to pay the water bills.

I should go.

Jiahuan.

How about

we eat separately?

I'll cook and deliver the meals.

In case people gossip.

Are you scared?

That's not what I mean.

Tell me if you're scared.

I'm not scared unless you are.

That's it, then.

Fine.

Fang Tao.

I have a question.

Go ahead.

Do you still love her?

- Who? - Your ex-wife.

Jiahuan!

I...

Jiahuan, do you misunderstand something?

No.

Did I say anything wrong?

No.

Then why are you angry?

I'm not angry.

Jiahuan, open the door.

If I'm wrong, I can apologize.

You're not wrong.

You have a bad habit.

You always say the opposite.

Nonsense.

I always say what I mean.

That's not true.

For example, you don't like the end of chicken feet.

But you eat a lot of it every time.

You say you like cabbage.

But you never eat any.

You say you don't like cooking.

Actually, you're scared of fire.

So, you asked me about my ex-wife.

Do you actually...?

What's your point?

Open the door first.

I don't love her.

She didn't love me a long time ago.

I need to find a way out.

I can still love.

I also deserve to be loved.

So?

So,

I want you to give me a way out.

I can give you no way out.

I'll make it, anyway.

He Jiahuan,

I'm in love with you.

I'll think about that.

Today's beef soup tastes too bad.

I'll fry an egg for you

with some soy sauce.

Feed chickens if you're free.

Still working on housework?

There's big trouble.

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm not being ridiculous.

This is a big problem.

It concerns our happiness.

As their sister,

I have to tell our mother.

What is it?

Jiahuan and Jiaxi both have a boyfriend.

Oh, my God.

I saw them with my eyes.

One looks like Tom Cruise.

The other resembles a star, too.

Which one looks like Tom Cruise?

Jiahuan's boyfriend.

Even the chickens are curious.

Bring him back.

Seasoning.

Radish. Green pepper.

Vegetables.

Anise.

Oh, my God.

Dear Mom,

you're as busy as a gyroscope.

People may think we don't take care of you.

I don't care if you take care of me.

I just do my own business.

One can never count on anyone else.

What are you talking about?

I give you my word now.

You can count on me.

There won't be a problem.

It's too early to say so.

You're still young.

You're just lucky

to have this mother.

No exaggeration,

a woman like me

has witnessed all times and all places.

What makes you say so?

Born in an old society,

I grew up in the PRC.

The old society and the PRC

are different times.

I was a daughter.

I was a wife.

I am a daughter-in-law

and I am a mother.

Since my husband died,

I've been looking after his mother.

What other women can do that?

Mom,

you're great.

So, so great.

Exactly.

I'll learn from you, Mom.

I will always take care of you.

No one can count on his children.

Think about Zhang Qiulin and his wife.

They're going to the USA,

the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Ms. Liu can't count on them.

That's different.

He's a son.

But daughters are thoughtful.

Jiaxi.

Be honest with Mom.

Do you have a boyfriend?

No.

Someone saw you on the street.

Who did?

How gossipy.

It's ok. Tell me about it.

Do I know him?

He's just a friend.

Forget it.

You just promised to take care of me.

Now, you aren't even honest with me.

He's my master's son.

Wang Huaimin's son?

No way. That's unacceptable.

Why?

Come on, kid.

I totally know what kind of woman

Wang Huaimin is.

Ordinary guys are no match for her.

She can be your master.

But she can't be your mother-in-law.

I won't live with her.

Her son won't listen to you.

He'll listen to her.

If you marry him, you'll have a tough time.

I understand.

Go on with the accounts.

(Black Tea House)

Are you leaving tomorrow?

Yes, by plane.

When will you return?

It's hard to tell.

In the future,

you'll have Western food and clothes.

But I'm always Chinese.

Have a good trip.

Thank you.

Jiahuan,

before,

we misunderstood each other.

It was my problem.

You were innocent.

But what's gone is gone.

I want you to be ok.

I'm doing good.

Yes. You're a very nice girl.

You deserve the best life.

Jiahuan,

it's very dry lately.

I made you lung-heat-clearing pear soup.

See?

I'm leaving soon.

I don't know when I can come back.

So, I'm here

to solve our misunderstanding.

You have to know this.

Since I was little,

you've been my best friend.

Say no more.

Are we still friends?

Equal friends.

Yes.

We're equal friends.

You have my blessing.

So do you.

Was Weiguo's mother buried in her hometown?

Everything is settled.

Drop this. Let's talk about Jiahuan.

What if she has one-sided love?

Does that man have feelings for her?

I'm not sure.

Indeed, Jiahuan

should get married soon.

Or it'll be a big problem.

If they love each other, it's ok.

As long as they're a good match.

There's one problem.

That man

is divorced.

That's not acceptable.

Mom,

give me

the household register.

What do you want it for?

You're always rash.

In big cases,

you must think carefully.

I've made up my mind.

He's divorced. Does he have children?

No. Weiguo asked about him.

He's said to be very honest.

Honest?

Then why is he divorced?

Just because of that,

his ex-wife betrayed him.

What do you mean?

How did she betray him?

His ex-wife

got another man.

Oh, my God.

She cheated on him.

Jiahuan,

why do you

want the household register?

For work.

It's not with me.

Jiali has it now.

Why does she have it?

Do you want it badly?

Yes.

I'll call her and ask her to bring it here.

Explain to her clearly.

It's for the honor employee.

I need to be registered.

I know what to say.

But will you be it?

Don't say that. I'll certainly be it.

What's his job?

Where does he work?

He works with the fleet at the Grain Bureau.

Is he a driver?

He's a captain.

How old is he?

Five or six years older than Jiahuan.

No. He isn't good enough.

They aren't a match.

That's what I told her before.

But I'm afraid she will...

She will what?

Will she follow Jiayi's path?

We have to stop her.

Hello.

Who do you want?

He Jiali.

You're wanted on the phone.

Be right there.

She's exactly imitating Jiayi.

She wants the register

to get married secretly.

The same old trick.

She asked for this.

She'll have to suffer.

Jiahuan is way too stubborn.

She doesn't like

whoever we introduced to her.

She loves the man she chooses,

even if he's divorced.

It's just like eating stinky tofu.

One may like it while others hate it.

She can get married.

Or if Jiaxi gets married before her,

she'll be really upset.

Later, let's not criticize her.

Let's be reasonable.

That's right. Jiahuan

has to be coaxed.

Yes. Grandma is right.

(A harmonious family prospers.)

Jiahuan, you're back.

Mom, Grandma.

There you are, sisters.

Jiali.

Did you bring back the household register?

What do you want it for?

Didn't I tell you?

For honor employee.

What kind of event

needs the household register?

It's required in our financial system.

It's a mere formality.

You won't understand.

It's held in the district office.

For Xiaonian's residence change.

We haven't got it back yet.

Which district office?

How about this?

I'll fetch it tomorrow and send it to your office.

Don't bother.

I'll go fetch it myself.

Can I go now?

Which office?

You want to go now?

Why are you in such a hurry?

Why on earth

do you want that?

Come over and talk.

Come over here.

Jiawen, you...

Shall I leave now?

Jiawen has nothing to do with this.

Jiahuan, rumors about you are everywhere.

You should confess.

What's exactly going on?

None of your business.

Jiahuan,

will you follow Jiayi's path

and do what she did before?

With the register,

you'll get married secretly.

If you do this,

people will think less of you.

Do you understand?

Meixin, talk nicely.

Jiahuan.

Here.

Tell us what happened.

Then, we'll discuss it.

Right?

Well, umm...

I have a boyfriend.

I like him.

I want to marry him.

That's good.

Why do you keep it from us?

Yeah.

I'm afraid you'll disapprove.

We do everything for your own good.

But the procedures are necessary.

Take him back to see Grandma and Mom.

They'll know about him.

It's also the respect for them.

Besides,

we'll be a family.

We need to get along.

Your boyfriend isn't a bad guy, huh?

Is he unpresentable?

No way.

Grandma,

he's timid.

Look at them.

What if they scare him?

Then, you tell us.

What is he like?

You know everything.

Right.

He's divorced.

So what?

Whether you approve,

I'll be with him.

Be patient.

Getting a divorce is legal.

The point is why he's divorced

and if he's reliable.

He is, of course.

He's my treasure.

Treasure?

Fine. This weekend,

take your treasure to see Grandma and Mom.

Ok.

Take him back this weekend.

For dinner.

Yeah. That's good.

You'll come, too.

Take him here.

Do you hear?

Are you nervous?

No.

There's a long but bright way to go.

Shall we get in?

Yes.

Wait a minute.

What's wrong?

You aren't nervous, are you?

I'm not.

My coat is.

Let's get in.

Ok.

Mom, Tom Cruise.

He doesn't look like Tom Cruise,

but a little bit like Brad Pitt.

Here.

Have melon seeds.

Thank you, Grandma.

Fang,

you and Jiahuan moved a little fast, huh?

I fell in love

with her at first sight.

I adore her, I mean.

I got to love him in time.

Fang,

introduce yourself.

Mom, you know about him.

That's different.

Ask Fang to introduce himself.

My name is Fang Tao.

I was born in 1960.

You're as old as my second sister.

He looks more mature than her.

You're six years older than Jiahuan.

Four years, I think.

Six years.

I'm a driver at the Grain Bureau.

I work in the wind and sun.

- Maybe. - What about your family?

My parents died a few years ago.

I have an elder brother

and a younger brother.

I'm the second son.

You're just like my husband.

The middle child.

Fang,

tell us your advantages and disadvantages.

Grandma,

Mom is like interrogating a prisoner.

When Mom asks...

Madam, I mean.

When Madam asks, I'll be honest.

As for me,

honesty is my advantage.

But I'm being way too honest.

Another disadvantage.

I'm divorced.

My daughter Jiahuan

can be very rash.

If the two of you get married,

go easy on her.

I'm not that rash.

Come on.

Be patient.

Everybody's here.

- All of you. - Ouyang.

Honey, give me the key.

I forgot to bring mine.

Ouyang.

Fang?

What are you doing here?

Paying a visit.

You know each other?

Yes.

We play on the same team.

He and his brothers play basketball very well.

Lina didn't come with you?

Hey.

Aren't you back together?

When's the big day?

Don't be ridiculous.

- Fang. - Jiahuan.

What's going on, Fang?

Isn't it obvious?

He's cheating on Jiahuan.

He'll be doomed.

No, Xiaoling. I...

How dare you hurt a pregnant woman?

Come on. Explain everything.

What's going on here?

See?

I would rather she had no boyfriend.

There are a lot of liars

just like Fang.

So, free love has to be avoided.

We need matchmakers.

They know everything.

I don't think Fang is a liar.

People pretend.

You can't judge a book by its cover.

Calm down now.

Let's figure out what really happened.

Why? That's not necessary.

They must stop right here.

Jiahuan must move back home.

We'll watch her.

Mom, Grandma.

Come on in.

Go watch Jiahuan.

Why? Will she kill herself?

That's what we fear.

Jiahuan, let it go.

You'll have another man.

Get out.

Ok.

I said, get out!

Who are you talking to?

Jiawen.

Are you still upset?

No.

Weiguo and I

will get your luggage back home.

You stay here for a few days.

I'll get my luggage back myself.

Why? Don't want to leave him?

Even if we break up,

he deserves a chance to explain.

It makes sense.

What did Mom and Grandma say?

Nothing.

They want the two of you to calm down.

♪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♪