♫ One road. one feeling, somewhat compelled ♫
♫ Who insists on persisting to the end? ♫
♫ A blurry gust of smoke, whose footprints are those? ♫
♫ Some sort of patchwork figure ♫
♫ The wind is here and the rain has stopped pouring ♫
♫You're here and I am gone ♫
♫ Love arrives, right on target ♫
♫The clouds are here but who has left? ♫
♫ The nourishing rain arrives ♫
♫ but was fallen apart and everything is lost ♫
♫ The rain has stopped ♫
Episode 10.
The artwork of illustrator, An Zhe, titled "Gift"
In 2013, An Zhe won the Rookie Award in Lucerne International Comics Festival.
Under the strokes of An Zhe's,
those humble and hardworking contributors kept on operating their gears.
Those influencing gears
are actually the force of an aircraft.
The force got the greedy people to keep moving forward.
And they finally got to their destination.
Give me the gift!
Quickly, quickly...
Are you the same as me, missing him?
Is he really fair?
Those presents without socks,
was it because I was lacking,
Or were my presents stolen?
Sorry.
I was too early.
Let me help you.
Actually, just only bring a few clothes.
We have everything in our house.
You can come back another day and pack.
Which clothes do you want to bring first?
Hey!
Are you still there?
I have something to tell you.
Please, let's talk while we eat dinner.
I'm hungry.
And you promised me that you'll cook me dinner.
I have something in the other room. Let me go get it.
Let's go together! I'll wait for you.
I should nicely
tell Yuan Fang...
sorry.
Whose room is this?
It belongs to Yao Qi.
How is your stuff in his room?
His girlfriend asked to borrow sneakers yesterday.
Please, Zhou's mom!
Please give Zhou Ji Wei back to me, alright?!
If Zhou Ji Wei is unhappy,
I will kill you!
Don't worry, if that day ever happens, I will walk to your sight,
and let you kill me.
Zhou Ji Wei.
Mother Zhou.
Uh..I..I...no..no..
Okay.
Mother Zhou, Ji Ru and I went to the restaurant to pay for the deposit.
They returned the land on the 26th
We know that it's rushed.
But we won't invite a lot of people. Just a couple of close friends and family members.
I know...the marriage plan didn't go well twice,
so I will not invite too many people to embarass you.
Mom.
I promise that I will be happy.
It is not the same!
Why is it not the same as I thought?!
The phone you're calling is unavailable.
Hey, I rang the bell for five minutes and no one is picking up the phone.
Maybe she is on the train.
Thanks. I'll call you later.
The phone you're calling is unavailable.
Come in.
Your shoes.
Before you came, I went out to buy you a pair of slippers.
Hey,
Let's start (cook) our dinner.
Actually, you can cook.
It's only fried rice.
Add more. Don't you like this taste?
I'm scared you're not used to it.
What's wrong?
What do I put the fried rice in?
I forgot to tell you.
The bowls are in here.
There are chopsticks, forks and spoons. The serviettes are over here.
I know how to do that.
Go and sit.
Let's eat.
It tastes good.
Eat.
When I left work today, my boss wanted me to submit the documents tomorrow.
But I stood up strongly against him and said that my girlfriend was waiting for me.
I never thought your friend was useful.
My boss actually told me to bring you along for our company's Christmas party.
Actually I... -Yes...
I have to remember to prepare an extra present for you.
Do you know that we have a special gift exchange event every year?
Guess
what Christmas present I got this time?
What is it?
This
is not a flower plot.
It's this.
This is the work of a male colleague in my company.
I heard that he always prepares creative presents.
When I received the present, I was not sure of how to deal with it.
After a while, I had an idea.
It's good,right?
I have something to tell you.
Thank you for being so nice to me.
-But I... -Must you say it?
Do you know what I'm going to say?
You're going to tell me you don't want to live with me.
Because you want to be with Yao Qi.
For you, I worked overtime all night.
For you, I took an afternoon leave to buy you slippers,
tidied the house and bought groceries.
I thought you could see my commitments.
At least you would feel touched and self-reproach
or even can't bear to part me. Whatever it is,
at least you wouldn't hurt me.
I never thought you were so heartless.
I just can't lie to you so
I must tell you the truth.
Really?
Never lie?
You said Dai Yao Qi was already in the past.
You promised me that you would be faithful to me.
I...really tried.
I tried to put the past behind me, really!
But when I saw how sad Yao Qi was when he lost his granny,
I realized that nothing was in the past to me.
Sorry. I'm really sorry.
I'll give you 5 minutes. Think about it.
Sorry...
You don't even need the 5 minutes to think?
Sorry...
From my past experiences,
I learned the truth.
The best punishment for betrayal
is to never let the person leave you, forever.
Hello?
Not yet.
Don't worry, I will wait for her.
At that time, she said I did not understand a female.
-On that afternoon... -I stole Big Sister's skirt and
ran to the place we often go to, wanting to give him a surprise.
But I regretted my actions.
I bet he is going to laugh at me for having legs that look like an elephant
and for having a water bucket waist. When I walk, I look like a walking table!
I ran away because I have decided to wait...
Wait til I get myself a pair of slim legs,
a 23-inch waist,
and learned how to be a girl. Then will I give him a big surprise.
Zhou Ji Wei!
The train towards South is coming to a stop.
Oh no.
Your shoulders are so stiff.
Strange...
Other mothers don't seem to have so much trouble.
That is because they are willing to let go. I told you not to be worried.
Have you not heard
that every child is a blessing?
Actually, Yao Qi is a nice child.
He was rather rash when he was young.
But he is not like that now.
Most importantly, Ji Wei loves him and he loves Ji Wei.
Okay, stop nagging.
Use more strength!
You are so big size and yet your strength is so weak.
Okay.
From my point of view,
Yuan Fang is not bad.
He always agrees to everything.
This is so good.
Now, we just have to worry whether if Ji Wei will be able to get married or not. The rest is more or less settled.
Settled?
You gave birth to daughters to settle them?
Hey, are you trying to find trouble with me?
-You know what I mean. -Is Mother Zhou in?
Who is it?
Hi, Uncle Zhou.
Hi.
Mother Zhou.
Zhou Ji Wei's boy...male friend is here.
I'm coming.
Hi, Mother Zhou.
Hi.
Ji Wei told me not to forget to bring these cakes over.
Thank you.
Zhou Ji Wei...
She moved to my place last night.
I'm sorry for not discussing this with you.
Because something happened...
Lady Boss, can I take away one Iced Green Bean?
The number you have dialed is unavailable. Please try again later.
The number you have dialed...
Help me!
Can somebody help me?!
Is there anybody?
I heard you are getting married.
I don't know if I should be angry or admire myself.
You must not know how much I persuaded myself last time.
You did not cheat on me and hurt me.
It was my overthinking.
Thank you for your answer. I will definitely take good care of the one who belongs to you.
as a punishment.
I'm sorry but I don't know how to address you.
Can I call you Big Brother?
Ji Wei asked me to come.
She wants me to pass this to you.
I asked her if she has anything to say to you and she said no.
Basedon your good chemistry with her, you should know what she is going to say after seeing this.
Then, do you have anything that you want to say to her?
Where is she?
She moved to my place last night.
She feels that after Granny left, a lot of things became inconvenient.
You guys aren't blood related.
It's fair to all of us.
I thought she told you nothing?
I'm sorry. She is just speechless about you.
We are not only couples now.
We are also good friends who can share everything among ourselves.
Otherwise, why am I able to find the wall?
She helped you to pass your love letter and got a bowl of green bean soup in exchange.
She lied to you.
The black hole that she wanted to fall in together with you.
During an earthquake, you found her.
You saved her on the sports field.
I can feel your importance.
I also know that she is important to you as well...
But,
those are already in the past.
From today onwards, we will be living well.
Everything you did was for the best.
Hey.
What's up with your insecurity?
Why are you trying to prove that Ji Wei and you are doing well?
I'm beginning to suspect your motives
and you.
My motives are simple.
Please give us your blessings and not interrupt us.
I knew Ji Wei would listen to me.
Don't you find it strange?
Strange?
Why would Zhou Ji Wei listen to you?
Why not?
She loves Dai Yao Qi so much.
That is because Yuan Fang looks more handsome and outstanding.
He can also think well.
Zhou Ji Wei is a silly brain. How will she even be able to think it through?
Because I gave birth to her. She inherited my smartness and wisdom.
Thank God she did not inherit your genes.
This is not important!
The problem is...she wasn't going to marry him!
Why not?!
People change!
Do you think everybody will be a silly fool like you for the rest of their lives?
Old foggy!
Psh...
Resign?
Sister Mei was so angry.
She kept scolding.
She should at least say something if she wants to resign.
Just by tendering her resignation is enough?
Let me tell you, Mr Yan is not dependent on.
So Sister Zhou did not come and tender her own resignation letter?
It's her boyfriend.
Then did she say why she resigned?
She is getting married.
I can only give up wholeheartedly this time.
Thank you.
Hey.
That...let's not wait any further.
Why?
Her boyfriend came over and submitted her resignation letter.
He said they are getting married.
Okay, I got it.
Thank you.
Zhou Bi Ai!
There are no black holes.
That's right. There was no black hole from the start.
How can I bring her there?
I have to quickly fall in love with that girl.
Her liveliness gives me strength.
Her naiveness can save me.
She and her are different...
can change me.
It is a phone call from your home.
Calm down.
Are you hungry?
Do you want to know what Dai Yao Qi said?
I don't like to hear you cry.
I don't like my questions to go unanswered.
Please, let me go.
What did you say?
Do you know what you are doing right now is a crime?
You are such an outstanding
and talented man.
You are a nice man.
Have you ever thought
that if you become a criminal, your life will be ruined!
Let me go.
I promise I will not tell anyone what happened.
I will not turn you into a criminal
as long as you let me go.
I am a little touched.
But that is not enough to compensate for you not being faithful.
Please, let me go.
We all have times when we make mistakes.
When I was young,
my friend had a five multi-coloured ballpoint pen and
I was so envious of her.
After that, I saw an identical one in the stationary shop.
I stole it in a moment of folly.
The boss found out but he did not call the police.
Neither did he inform the teacher nor my parents.
He told me,
everyone has a chance to turn over a new leaf.
We have to remember, this is the only chance.
Just one.
This reasoning seems like I should give you another chance.
Call. Call Dai Yao Qi.
Tell him that you will not betray me.
Dai Yao Qi.
Or do you want to call the police?
Mom...
Why are you not answering your calls?
I was worried for a whole day.
And Yao Qi came to beg me.
He refused to listen to me and insisted on going together with you.
He said if he doesn't give you happiness, he will be more than willing get killed by me.
Today,
today your other boyfriend sent me a cake. Are you playing them?
I'm not.
It is just...
like that.
So you are with the architect right now?
Your dad even said that you will not listen to me.
That's right...that's my girl.
At least, one daughter is...
Remember to make yourself free on the 26th.
You have to make yourself free on that day.
Your second sister and that man will be giving us a treat on the 26th.
That's great.
Great? How great is it?
They are rushing.
Remember to come with the architect.
But what if...
What if, I can't make it back on time?
Tell Second Sister to not get mad at me, okay?
Oh right, 26th...
is neither the weekend nor a holiday.
Forget it. Don't come back then.
Don't force yourself.
It will be better if fewer people know about this.
Why are you going against your own words?
Actually, you have already accepted second brother-in-law, right?
It is not his fault for that marriage failure.
Besides, that marriage failure
will ensure himself to cherish second sister even more.
What are you talking about now?
Why are you so nagging like those long-winded dramas?
Okay, forget it.
Your second sister called and said she will be bringing her two kids along for dinner tonight.
I have to go to the market to buy the groceries.
That is so good.
I want to go home and eat too.
Then come home. If you want to eat, then come home.
Remember to call me if you are coming home. I will go to the market and order pork trotters for you.
Mom!
What?
Good bye.
Hopeless persistence is unforgivable.
You used your only chance so you will not have another chance.
You are wrong!
I gave this chance to you.
Come home and eat tonight.
What is so good about Zhou Ji Wei?
She is so big and dumb.
That's right.
She has legs like elephants and a water bucket waist.
When she walks, she looks like a table that can walk.
That's right.
But she...
has never cried and laughed before.
Even if she is scared to death,
she perseveres to stay with me.
I don't believe
when she said she will fall together with me.
She is just like my Granny. Whatever she promises, she does it.
She is probably just comforting you.
Really. She even called and...
She might be comforting you as well.
Unless she tells me,
otherwise I will not believe anything.
You can eat now.
I like this feeling.
Do you like it?
Living together like this is great,
isn't it?
I forgot to tell you
I took the shoes to Dai Yao Qi.
I said nothing. But he seems to know.
He is slowly beginning to accept this.
Look.
Is it so difficult to let go of the past?
If you insist that you are right,
you will never hear the correct answers!
That was written in the book titled, "What a smart person should not say".
You are really good at cooking.
Does she know?
Your ex-girlfriend.
Hey!
You tailed that man before, right?
Do you know where he lives?
The other time when I tailed Zhou Ji Wei...
Let me think...
Grandparent's house.
Let's go.
Why?
My intuition.
Intuition?
Something has happened to Zhou Ji Wei.
-I know.. -I believe myself.
Are you that quiet whenever you eat with Dai Yao Qi?
Do you believe that Santa Claus exists in the world?
I mean when you were young.
Did you believe?
Every Christmas, I hung Christmas socks.
But I got nothing.
So I always doubted that I was a good kid.
You should not believe in humans and deities.
Because humans are unfair.
God is even unfair.
Your answers are so negative.
Then what answers are considered positive?
A friend of mine told me
that I do not have any Christmas presents
because he took the presents away secretly.
Dai Yao Qi said that?
No wonder you like him.
Women are stupid.
Stupid?
Why do I feel touched?
Touched?
To not disappoint me,
he pretended to be the bad guy.
It was because of this, we missed ten years.
Actually we...
I am not interested in your love story.
Have you ever hung Christmas socks?
Did you get any presents when you woke up from your sleep?
I was aware that there is no Santa Claus from the start.
My granny placed the presents in them.
Your granny is your Santa Claus!
She knows that you are a good kid.
You are worth the encouragement. That is why she bought presents for you!
You must not disappoint her.
Have you forgotten?
My granny does not even remember me.
I saw them walking out from here the other time.
Which one could it be?
I think I know which one is it.
Dai Yao Qi has moved.
Don't you talk with your ex-girlfriend when you eat?
Do not mention that person in front of me.
Why?
Because you have no past.
Actually, admitting makes you less pitiful.
Are you trying to agitate me?
I am trying to understand you.
Then what have you understood about me?
You like to say things on purpose
and force yourself to believe those words.
For an example?
Like...
Time will not turn into nothing.
If you did it before means you did it before.
And then?
And then...
you forced yourself
to love me.
This time, she is getting married.
You are right.
You cannot compare with her.
Because a fool is a security card.
To think that even a fool learned how to cheat.
It is not something forgivable.
That's right.
I am a fool that cannot be forgiven.
To say an apology to you for creating such a huge trouble.
I should learn to be smarter and go be with other men when you are... (upset).
How do you know she is getting married?
Tell me!
You...
The card that is kept in between your book.
I apologize.
But I have to tell you this!
Doing something foolish because of a person who hurt you is unforgivable!
You should be living a better life than that person.
Be more blissful and happy. That is the best punishment.
But in order to do that, you have to really love that person.
And not divert yourself.
You should have finished eating.
I am not the only one who likes doing foolish things.
Who is it?
Dai Yao Qi.
What's the matter?
I am looking for Zhou Ji Wei.
Sorry, she does not want to see you.
If you do not let me see her now, I will call the police immediately.
I am well.
Thanks for the concern.
Come out.
I have something to tell you.
I don't want to listen.
I just want to tell you
that I have thought it through.
I just pity you.
Because you have nothing.
So I became soft-hearted.
But in fact,
I no longer like you.
Because I have already grown up!
Grow up too!
Stop disturbing me!
♫ The clouds in the sky are scattered away ♫
♫ Why am I still drenched in the rain? ♫
♫ Stubborn like a poet ♫
Come out and let me see that you are doing fine.
I will...
stop disturbing you then.
♫ I used sadness in exchange for your love ♫
♫ I am responsible for your happiness ♫
♫ The tears are harmless and you deserve my generosity ♫
♫ We don't need anybody to understand ♫
♫ The handwriting on the wall has faded ♫
♫ I still remember that tone of yours ♫
♫ The botched moments ♫
♫ has got my naiveness and the forever that you never told me ♫
♫ I drown in sadness as I watch you leave ♫
♫ I am such a failure because I can only love after I turned my back ♫
♫ The tears are harmless. Anticipating is the harm ♫
Good bye!
♫ You will be back in a blink of an eye ♫
♫ I used sadness in exchange for your love ♫
♫ I am responsible for your happiness ♫
♫ The tears are harmless and you deserve my generosity ♫
♫ We don't need anybody to understand ♫
♫ No matter how brave I am, I will not look back♫
♫ The lights blaze till it dims ♫
♫ Is love decided by humans or fate? ♫
Please...
Don't hurt yourself
and don't hurt him.
Please...
I'm so touched.
What if I really fall in love with you?
♫ Tears are harmless. My memories are my assets
♫ to my happy sadness ♫
Hello?
Hi, it's me.
Hi, long time no see.
Yes, long time no see.
I heard that you are getting married.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Actually, I owe you an apology.
I know.
Are you doing fine?
I...
I seem to have fallen in love with a girl.
I never thought I would fall in love with her.
But forget it.
That's great
But she doesn't love me.
The tenth type of sorrow.
What is actually trapping us, is our hearts.
Did you call Ji Wei?
Yes. Of course I called her.
-Then where is she? -"Where"?
I'm here.
Why are you looking in this state?!
It rained...
You are...
Boyfriend. Did you bring him?
-Yes. -Where is he?
♫ For some, it's better to have loved and lost ♫
♫ It would have been better not to take those words seriously back then ♫
♫ Don't worry, don't be troubled ♫ ♫ If you are lonely, just pray with me ♫
♫ I know... ♫
♫ I can't refrain from our second of happiness ♫
♫ I heard you've found your new destiny ♫
♫ You are happy and I really am proud ♫
♫ I am willing to let go of your hand again ♫
♫ I cannot hear...♫