Episode 25
Oh no.
What do you mean oh no? Don't say that.
Subtitles by The Golden Age Team
Li Hao, get in the car.
Mom, can't I leave after I say a few more words with Liang Shuang?
I'm going to tell you very seriously now.
Li Hao's father and I don't approve of you with Li Hao.
You two aren't suitable.
Yun Xian!
Don't speak to the children like that. It's not too late if we let them finish talking.
Why are you wavering again? What are you thinking?
We will consider you two's situation.
Listen to your mom and go back.
- I...- Li Hao, get in.
Mom, that's too unfair.
Fair? What is fairness?
Is letting you two progress any further considered fair?
You're not reasonable at all! I won't go home!
If you still treat Liang Shuang that way,
I won't go back to your home! Let's go.
Li Hao! If you leave today, don't even think about going home.
Enough!
Li Hao, go back. I'll be fine.
Let's go.
Li Hao! You haven't married yet, and you already don't want your mother?
You! Why are you upset at your child?
Can't you just speak nicely? Let's go.
How can you speak to your mom like that? After all, she's your mom.
So what if she's my mom?
My mom can disrespect other people and do whatever she wants?
Don't worry just yet. Maybe... maybe that's not what she means.
Not what she means? The what does she mean?
Forget it. I don't want to think about it.
How about you come home with me and play games with Lü Cheng and me?
I won't go. You also know
that I'm not interested in games. You guys play.
Fine then. I might as well just take you home.
It's okay. You just got out of the hospital. Don't tire yourself out. I can just call a taxi myself.
Okay.
Are you cold?
I'm not cold.
Then when you get home, call me.
- Okay.- Be careful.
Get in the car.
Bye bye.
So his mom openly disapproving of you two being together?
- You're here?- Sorry, I'm late.
- Maybe.- There's no way to redeem this?
That's preposterous!
Liang Shuang, I'm telling you. You can't give up!
You two finally got together. Why should you split up?
Besides, it's not like you're marrying his mom.
Can we really split up?
I really haven't seen people like that. Or mothers like that.
You can't say it that way either.
Actually, I want to talk with his mom.
But if I do that, it might seem like I'm trying to get on their good side.
His qualifications are better. That might cause misunderstandings.
Moreover, she's still his mom. What if the talk doesn't go down well?
Will he persist to the very end? For our love, should he give up his family?
In the end, you're considering too many things. You don't trust in Li Hao.
I just don't want things to get to that point. We finally get together.
I don't want to gain a love that's lacking.
I can tell that his mom and dad really treasure their son.
Actually all parents are like that. Aren't my parents the same?
Hey, honey.
Listen to me. Can you not be like that?
She's my mom, you know? If she doesn't approve, what can I do?
She's arguing with me all day now.
She's making such a fuss that she's got herself hospitalized. I'm the unlucky one.
I still need to serve her.
Please. Don't ask me this question anymore, okay?
I'm really frustrated right now!
Don't ask me if I love you or my mom, okay?
Please? Alright. I'm hanging up now.
Please? Alright. I'm hanging up now.♫ If I forget our beginning, my heart dies. ♫
Please? Alright. I'm hanging up now.
♫ If I don’t pursue anything, I can’t find joy in sorrow. ♫
♫ Are people whose shoulders we brush past ♫
Have you arrived home, honey?♫ Are people whose shoulders we brush past ♫
♫ soulmates or passersby? ♫
♫ There’s no applause, but please give me freedom. ♫
♫ Who hasn’t said crazy words before? ♫
The phone is momentarily turned off.♫ Who hasn’t said crazy words before? ♫
Please dial again later.♫ Sorrowful songs are still waiting to be set free. ♫
♫ Sorrowful songs are still waiting to be set free. ♫
♫ Those who have given before hope that the whole world can have it. ♫
What are you doing? Come out and play games.♫ Those who have given before hope that the whole world can have it. ♫
Stop being lovey-dovey on the phone.♫ Those who have given before hope that the whole world can have it. ♫
♫ With whom can I discuss the silent form of love? ♫
Are you worried about Liang Shuang?
Don't wait for her to call you.
You can call her first. Don't be hard on yourself.
She turned off her phone.
♫ Protecting it day after day, ♫
♫ Regretting it night after night, ♫
♫ Battling it time after time, ♫
♫ Gaining it little by little, ♫
♫ Howling time and time again, ♫
Come, let's go.♫ Howling time and time again, ♫
Let's go.♫ Howling time and time again, ♫
♫ Overcoming it inch by inch. ♫
♫ Lucky me. I haven’t lived for nothing. ♫
Let's go back.♫ Lucky me. I haven’t lived for nothing. ♫
- So, where to?- Home.
- Go home?- Let's go.
Fine then.
Liang Shuang, the images and the text on the draft you gave me aren't aligned.
Director Jin, I'm sorry.
I mixed it up.
Liang Shuang, why do I feel that you're not at your best these days?
Is anything troubling you?
No.
Do I not know you well enough?
If nothing's going on, you wouldn't make any mistakes.
Is it that Fu Yi Ping is gone and Li Hao has come? I see it all.
Honestly, I think we can be considered your second family.
Li Hao is quite a good person. If you two can be together, we're so happy for you.
I'm telling you. I don't mean anything else. After knowing you for so many years, I just want to help you a little.
Did you get into an argument with him?
Is it your problem or his problem?
Neither?
Then it must be the parents that don't approve?
I say. If your mom is so stubborn, this will be hard to resolve.
Yes. So invite both Liang Shuang and Ou Le Le to my place.
Why?
Discuss about our marriage.
So we don't care if your mom agrees or not?
If we wait until my mom agrees,
Liang Shuang might be half paralyzed.
If your mom had the energy to do that, why didn't she spend it on Ai Xiao Fang?
Isn't it because they're different people? My mom is just like that, bullying the weak and afraid of the mean ones.
If back then, I chose Liang Shuang, and you chose Ou Le Le,
I reckon we'd have no problems. We'd have found our partners long ago.
Stop wishing, you.
But really.
If it was Ou Le Le, I think my mom would definitely be the one suffering, not Ou Le Le.
Le Le can definitely defeat your mom.
I'm telling you. You have to make some good food for me today.
You have to feed someone like me, who's been emotionally damaged.
Come here. You think I didn't make you food?
I followed Liang Shuang's logic and made braised ribs,
and light broiled lamb. It's all in the fridge.
When you're healed, just open the fridge and eat. I'll make sure you're stuffed.
Then why don't you make me some when I was in the hospital?
I... Da Ge, you were lying in bed and fearing for your life.
You couldn't eat any nutritious food, right? Hospital food is quite nice.
You really are cruel.
You're cruel enough too.
Liang Shuang, let me tell you. The old saying goes,
the daughter-in-law has to meet her in-law's sooner or later.
Also, no one else can help you with this. You can only rely on yourself.
I don't know why.
I just feel like I'm suddenly not confident in myself anymore.
Besides, good things require lots of work.
You two? You've got a lot of work ahead.
But why?
Was your love that hard to earn?
I'm different from you guys.
My old home is in the countryside. I fell in love in college.
After I graduated, I stayed in Tong Cheng.
Also, in order for us to save rent,
we lived together without telling our parents. Then we got married.
If his parents were so open, it would be much better.
Director Jin, have you eaten yet? Let's eat together.
Okay. I'll treat you. I have to treat you today.
Don't. I'll treat you. Keep your personal spending cash with you.
I don't need my personal spending cash. I'll use the company fees.
Comforting our publisher's employees. It's something I should do.
Okay. Company fees.
We'll eat the fast food in Tong Cheng downstairs.
I thought you were treating me to a big meal.
Let's go.
Le Le and Lü Cheng are finally together.
I really have to thank you for it.
What's our relationship?
And you're thanking me?
I say, Lü Cheng is really a good child.
In his career, he can help Le Le.
In the future,
you can just expand your center.
You can just enjoy the rest of your life.
Liang Shuang and Li Hao are quite nice too. Have you met with his parents yet?
Not yet.
I heard our Liang Shuang say
that Li Hao's mom is incredibly sharp and hard to handle.
Goodness. How can the get along then?
Isn't that right?
I'm still worrying about it.
If one day, both of our families
are going to meet and eat a meal,
what should I wear to the occasion?
Wear formal attire?
I'm afraid that she'll think I'm trying to please her.
That's right.
If I wear casual attire,
then I'm afraid she'll pick on us and say we don't respect them enough.
Facing a mother-in-law like that?
She's too hard to serve.
I say, don't wear formal attire.
Don't be too casual either. Just wear something
that she can't even comment on. We'll see what she'll do.
I'll listen to you.
I'll give her something neither formal,
- nor casual.- That's right!
We won't let her criticize it!
Alright. When this is resolved, we won't have worries anymore.
We're already at such an age. We should finally reap our rewards.
That's right.
We'll wait for the day we enjoy our days.
I'm not thinking too much. Don't worry.
Go to sleep soon. You have to go to the clinic tomorrow.
Good night.
Hello. If you need anything, please leave a message.
Uncle, Auntie. Hello.
I'm Liang Shuang.
I'm really sorry, disturbing you at such a late hour.
I hope that you can give me two minutes
and let me say a few words.
These days, many things happened.
I can understand how Uncle and Auntie feel.
I know
that asking you to accept me and Li Hao immediately really is difficult.
I admit that I'm not a warm and docile girl.
I also have many faults, and never thought I'd have to correct them.
But after Li Hao appeared,
I've seriously considered this.
I'm serious about my love for Li Hao,
so I'm willing to give
and to work hard for this love.
I also hope that Uncle and Auntie can give me a chance.
I will try my best.
That's all I wanted to say.
Please believe me.
Maximum voice message time limit.
Liang Shuang isn't here yet?
She should be here.
I'm telling you.
The things you said to Mama Li when you got agitated last time.
Remember. You mustn't ever do that again.
Why?
With people like his mom that don't listen to reason,
we have to teach them harshly on lessons of morality...
Sure. And I'll teach them by example.
You probably don't even know how much trouble you've caused Liang Shuang.
It's fine.
I'll say for her the things she doesn't have the courage to say.
This is called extolling justice for the heavens.
Don't scare me.
You have to use your brain.
Don't babble all day, acting like a child that won't grow up.
What do you mean babble?
This is called cheering from the sidelines. What do you know?
But you should be cheering for good things.
Liang Shuang! You're here.
We were just talking about you. Pour her a cup of water.
That's right. I'll give you a cup of chocolate. I'll heighten your spirits.
Thank you.
What's the matter?
You look so downcast.
Is that so?
You noticed?
Here. Drink up.
- You guys chat.- Don't go.
We want to hear your suggestions.
What suggestions?
Now, nothing we say works.
The crucial part is getting Li Hao's mom to agree.
Li Hao has to tell his mom himself.
Then call Li Hao over.
The three of us can give him some ideas.
There's no need.
His mom asked me to see her.
His mom asked you to see her?
Yes.
She said she wants to talk to me.
Where are you meeting?
At her home.
Will Li Hao and his dad be there too?
I don't know.
His mom told me not to tell Li Hao.
She won't let you tell him?
This old woman must have ideas up her sleeve.
It's hard to tell how this will turn out.
Then what do we do?
I asked her to come.
Who?
Who else? She's making me so anxious.
Why are you telling her to come over?
To tell her in person. Otherwise, she won't give up.
Why do you have to do that?
She and Li Hao are both 30 something years old.
They know what they should do.
Moreover, parents shouldn't be involved in their relationships.
Look at you, making it sound like our family is too traditional.
What do you mean too traditional?
If I don't interfere, will she leave Li Hao?
Now our son isn't even willing to come home.
Didn't we agree that he's coming home to eat tomorrow?
That's because he wants to convince us.
At that time, you have to be on my side.
You... Why must you strike her down completely?
Are you comparing classes now?
Comparing classes?
Have you forgotten the hospital incident?
Is our son's life or his decision more important?
Okay, okay. Do whatever you want.
But let me say one more thing.
You have to leave some room for the other person when you handle this.
There's no room for discussion.
Then when are you asking her to come?
I haven't had a decent meal in a long time. I've been eating take out every day.
If you want to eat a decent meal, find a wife that knows how to cook.
Actually, that person...
The food her family cooks tastes quite good too.
Who?
Mom, can you not always be so annoyed whenever I mention Liang Shuang?
I feel that both you and Dad are prejudiced against her.
Actually, she's quite a good girl.
She has a lot of good qualities.
I won't deny that.
Then Dad, you mean...
Anyone has good qualities. The important thing is which qualities are good.
What does that mean?
Alright, don't talk anymore.
Finish eating. We can talk about this some other time.
So there's room for discussion?
After you're done eating, hurry up and leave.
You're shooing me away?
Didn't you say that you were really busy these days?
Moreover, your dad's back pain is back,
so I want him to rest more.
Fine then. I'll leave first.
If anything is wrong with Dad, remember to call me.
Alright. Go.
I'm really leaving.
Go, go.
He's leaving just like that?
He's done eating. Of course he should leave. What's so weird about that?
Normally, you can't let him stay no matter how hard you try. What's happened today?
Also, since when did my back start hurting?
It was an excuse to let him leave quickly.
♫ Every time, the moment we hold hands, ♫
♫ a question mark will always appear. ♫
♫ I don’t know if I should use the left or right side of my heart ♫
♫ to hold onto your love. ♫
♫ On my left is a sunny smile. ♫
♫ On my right is a sea of sorrow. ♫
♫ No matter which side you embrace, ♫
♫ I can’t avoid lying to you. ♫
♫ How do I meet you face to face? ♫
♫ Left or right? In the end, it’s hard to give both wholly. ♫
Auntie.
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Alright. Say whatever you want to say.
I know that we have to let young people like you
say whatever you think in your heart, or else you won't be happy.
But I still have my own principles. I'll still do whatever I should do.
Auntie, I know
that I don't have the right to discuss anything with you.
But since I'm here, I want to be more honest.
I'm not sure if you heard what I said on the phone that day.
I'm serious about Li Hao.
Even if you and Uncle oppose,
I still hope that I can have one chance.
We will treasure it.
Actually, you've already told me these things before.
I'm willing to meet you today because I also have things to say to you.
Perhaps you still don't know our stance yet.
Towards you two, we firmly oppose your relationship.
Don't be so anxious. Let me finish.
First, our family is very strict,
so when we choose our daughter-in-law,
it's not just an issue about Li Hao's personal interests.
Of course, when girls get older, they are eager to find a family to marry into.
I can also understand that.
But our Li Hao is a boy. We're not in a hurry.
We have the time and qualifications to take our take choosing,
choosing someone fitting for him.
Second, and most importantly,
is what happened at the hospital.
You know that all families have only one child now. We treasure them tremendously.
We really don't want our son to...
risk his life because of a woman.
You might not be able to understand this yet.
When you have your own child, you'll understand my feelings as a mother.
I understand.
I also know that Li Hao sacrificed a lot for me.
As long as you know, I don't need to say anything more.
For Li Hao, don't mention this anymore in the future,
because I firmly oppose this.
Even if you oppose, shouldn't you ask what Li Hao thinks?
He has no say in this.
Okay. I've said everything I need to say.
You can leave now.
Auntie.
I'm telling you nicely because I want to resolve this nicely.
I think you're an intelligent person. I hope you won't bother us anymore.
Go. I won't see you off.
♫ You only need to give me a little more time. ♫
♫ I hope that I can give you the whole world. ♫
♫ I can’t change everything I’ve let pass by. ♫
Why aren't you playing anymore? Come over here!♫ I can’t change everything I’ve let pass by. ♫
If you don't play, how can I play for two people?♫ I can only let my reminiscence spin in circles like a dream. ♫
♫ I can only let my reminiscence spin in circles like a dream. ♫
♫ You only need to give me a little more time. ♫
It was fine just now. Why did the wheel fall off?♫ You only need to give me a little more time. ♫
♫ I want to fulfill all your wishes for you. ♫
♫ There are too many dreams, ♫
♫ Too many promises. ♫
♫ Let all the pain terminate after the sun sets. ♫
♫ Let me be with youto continue the affections that haven’t ended, ♫
♫ Even if you are at the ends of the sky, ♫
♫ Even if you are on the face of the earth. ♫
[Text Li Hao]♫ Two true hearts are like a kite attached to a string. ♫
[Forget it.]♫Let all the happiness endure before the sun rises. ♫
[Forget it. Let's just break up...]♫ Let me see your happiest smile, ♫
[Send]♫ Even though you are at the ends of the sky, ♫
[Sending...]♫ Even though you are on the face of the earth. ♫
Forget it. Let's just break up...
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♫ You only need to give me a little more time. ♫
♫ I want to fulfill all your wishes for you. ♫
What's the matter?♫ I want to fulfill all your wishes for you. ♫
Let me borrow your phone.
Let me borrow your phone!
The customer you dialed has turned off her phone. Please dial again later.
Don't drink anymore. What exactly is the matter?
She wants to break up with me!
That's it?
Look at you. And you're a psychologist.
Do you think that she's for real?
I don't know either.
Let's not consider whether she's joking or not.
If she's for real, she must have her reasons, right?
Have you thought about this carefully?
What exactly happened?
My mom went to see her.
Where are you going?
I'm going to find Liang Shuang, and then find my mom!
Calm down. Everyone calm down first.
Drink two more cups of water.
If anyone is looking for me this afternoon, schedule it around my meeting at 1pm.
- Okay.- Director Jin.
- You're here?- Is Liang Shuang here?
She took a day off today.
Took a day off?
Li Hao, I know a little bit about you two.
You don't mind if I say a few words?
Please go ahead.
As Liang Shuang's leader,
I hope that you can settle this matter.
Don't affect her work.
As Liang Shuang's friend, it's been so many years.
I know very well how she is.
No matter what she did wrong, don't hurt her.
After all, the problem is on your side.
I think you don't understand me too well.
You think my worry is excessive?
Can you listen to what I have to say?
Okay.
I love her. I really love her a lot.
No matter how hard the road ahead of us is,
I'm willing to do everything to give her happiness.
Coming.
- Li Hao.- Uncle,
I'm here to look for Liang Shuang.
Today, Liang Shuang...
Let me go in first. I'll explain to you later, okay?
Li Hao, Li Hao!
Liang Shuang!
Liang Shuang?
I know that you're inside.
If you really don't want to say anything,
that's okay. I have a lot of things to say anyway.
I'll talk. You can just listen.
Let's go.
This...
Go.
Did you know? I thought all night.
I think I still have to clear this up with you in person.
In my heart, you've always been a girl who's very good a resolving issues.
But in this,
you really did handle this incorrectly.
I don't know what happened between us before.
I just know that
our hearts are feeling the same thing. Aren't they?
We're both working hard for the same thing. Why did you just give up?
That's completely not your style. I know you.
You've never been defeated by pressure.
Why is this now?
Why do you have to take all the burden on yourself?
Don't you have me now?
You don't have to carry all the responsibility yourself.
You can tell me. I can share them with you too.
Do you still remember what I once said?
Love isn't just a feeling.
It's also a responsibility.
It's not just something that lets us be together.
It also lets us be more powerful,
stronger than when we're alone. Isn't it?
I don't know what I can say now.
Just trust me. I promise you.
I'll take care of my parents.
All you need to do now is not give up.
Also, the text you sent me yesterday.
I delete it. You're not allowed to disagree.
I'm leaving now.
You tell him.
Say it.
Li Hao,
do you have time to ask your parents to meet?
It's time.
Can you?
I can.
Hello? Who is this?
Hello.
I'm Liang Shuang's father. My name is Liang Guo Dong.
You are...?
I'm Li Hao's father,
Li Sheng Qiang. Did you need anything?
Hello.
It's like this. Liang Shuang's mother and I
would like to ask you and your wife out.
Do you think that's possible?
Is that so?
You are Liang Shuang's father.
You're asking us to meet?
Old Liang,
can I call you that?
You can. Go ahead.
How about this?
I'll discuss this with Li Hao's mom.
I'll get back to you after we've discussed it.
- Do you think that's okay?- Sure, sure.
We just want to sit down and have a chat. We don't have any other intentions.
Please explain to your wife.
Okay.
Then how about this? You set the time.
Okay. Thanks.
What did he say?
- He's coming.- That's great.
What time is it already? You're still not sleeping?
Did I disturb you?
You have the lights on. How can I sleep?
That's because you're troubled and can't fall asleep.
Do you think we should go tomorrow or not?
Didn't we promise them on the phone?
That's right. We promised them.
Then we'll go. We'll go.
"At 60 years old, I learn to accept opinions different from my own."
Ancient proverbs have their merit.
What are you talking about?
Actually, I really don't want to go. What's the point?
Actually, this girl...
Li Hao has quite good taste.
What do you mean good?
How is she good? Tell me how is she good?
You should trust in your own son. Don't you think so?
Alright. I don't want to talk to you anymore, okay?
In any case, I'm going to be the bad person until the end.
You're choosing how to deal with this.
Don't keep going down the wrong path just because you started off wrong.
Can you stop talking? I'll go tomorrow.
Don't be so overbearing tomorrow.
Actually, our stance is very clear.
Originally, we didn't approve of our Li Hao being together with your daughter.
But since things have progressed to this stage,
I still think I should clarify a few things
in case troubles arise in the future.
Our family background is more extraordinary, so the regulations in our family are more strict.
No matter whose daughter marries into our family,
after they get married, they have to resign from their job
and stay at home, being obedient to their husband and raising their children.
Can your Liang Shuang do that?
This is your own opinion.
It doesn't represent me at all.
Li Hao, your dad is getting old.
One day, you'll have to take over the family's business.
Is there anything wrong with asking that of your wife?