♫ Every time we make eye contact ♫
♫ stitches into the thread reserved by time ♫
♫ I will quietly remember all your secretly thoughtful considerations ♫
♫ Unintentional avoidance will be our starting point ♫
♫ Every time we reunite ♫
♫ stitches into the thread reserved by fate ♫
♫ Weaving with my fingertips, I turn them into mementos ♫
♫ of scenes that only exist because of you ♫
♫ Because I met you, bit by bit, I found myself again ♫
♫ I can now read your facial expressions. From strangers, we learned to understand each other ♫
♫ Grab onto the thread of time ♫
♫ Bit by bit, we’ll be ourselves again ♫
♫ Don’t let our destined relationship ♫
♫ be separated again ♫ [Because of Meeting You]
- Episode 2 -
Let's apologize to Big Brother and Sister-in-Law.
Let me go!
Why do I have to apologize?
Why?
Because of you, Sister-in-Law could not compete in the competition.
Shouldn't you apologize?
You don't make any sense.
She lost the competition clothes by herself.
I have nothing to do with it.
Why are you staring at me?
A moment ago,
did I mention the word "clothes?"
Xu Hui Jie, you finally confessed to what you did.
How did you become like this?
Where is the original kind and honest Xu Hui Jie?
Did you change or were you pretending to be kind in the first place?
Enough.
Nonsense. You just want me go with you to America.
Let me tell you, I won't go.
If you really want to go, maybe...
I'll allow you to take Yi Bei with you.
Wait a minute.
Allow me to take Yi Bei away?
So now you're saying you don't even want Yi Bei?
What do you mean I don't want Yi Bei?
It's clear that I'm being forced by you.
Instead of making her watch us fight and blame each other everyday,
why not live separately?
Zhi Ming,
not all good moms have to stay by their child for twenty-four hours a day.
That's enough, Xu Hue Jie.
In order to attain benefits for yourself, you're willing to sacrifice your family.
That's too terrible. Let me tell you.
The issue of you burning Sister-in-Law's competition dress is not over yet.
Mom,
I want you to stay with me.
- I'm busy. - You're busy.
I know, Mom is going to work
But I have a solution.
What solution do you have?
If I help you with your work then I'll be able to be with you.
You're the best, Yi Bei.
I know...
that Yi Bei is always on my side.
Yes.
Yi Bei,
do you want to help me win the contest?
Of course. I can do anything. As long as it helps you win.
Slow down. That's how you'll walk elegantly and prettily.
Okay, turn around.
Wait. I already told you, when you turn, your right foot has to move back half a step.
Okay, let's go again. That's right.
Good. Continue.
Yi Bei!
The movement of your hands has to be natural.
That's how you'll present the lining of the clothes.
Mom, I can't move my hands any more.
Why not?
I sewed this according to your size.
Let me see.
I haven't made clothes for you in so long. I didn't know you'd grown.
Yi Bei, you must be uncomfortable in these. Hurry and take it off.
No,
I finally get to wear the clothes that you made for me.
Mom, I'm a little fat. I shouldn't have eaten pizza yesterday.
I won't eat today. I'll become skinny very fast.
Mom, let's continue practicing.
Silly girl, how could you not eat?
Here, take it off.
Dad!
It's so late. Why are you still awake?
Dad, is this pretty? Mom especially made it for me.
Your mom is finally showing affection for you, little Yi Bei. Let me see.
Yi Bei, you look so great.
It suits you very well, my little princess.
Right? I will definitely win tomorrow, then.
Win what?
Tomorrow, Mom has a competition with Eldest Aunt.
I'm going to wear these clothes and help Mom win.
Your mom wants you to be her model
and win the title of heir, right?
Why are you helping her?
Because Mom's embroidery is very pretty.
Because I like wearing Mom's clothes.
Because if Mom wins, she'll be very happy!
Then, have you considered the possibility that if your mom wins,
- she'll have less time to spend with you?- That's right.
Then, what will I do?
I've already ironed your suit for you.
Hurry and put it on. The competition is starting soon.
I'm sorry.
I'm not interested in competitions where the contestant
uses underhanded tricks.
Mom, don't be angry.
Dad isn't going to the competition because he's busy with work.
Yi Bei,
I must win this competition.
You support me the most, right?
Right!
Sister-in-Law.
- Hui Jie.- How are your preparations going?
You must have embroidered another exquisite product over these last two days, right?
You know that I work slow. Three days isn't enough time.
Please don't laugh at me later.
Sister-in-Law, I wish you could fulfill one of my requests.
In this competition,
the winner will be Golden Thread Embroidery's next lead embroiderer.
I hope the loser can forever quit the embroidering career.
Why is that?
The results of this competition and doing embroidery in the future
have no correlation.
If you can't be the best,
why continue doing it?
Hui Jie, I've been learning embroidery since I was young.
I never dreamed
of becoming a lead embroiderer or being first.
My only goal is to make pretty clothes for my family
and to embroider pretty images.
You worry about winning and losing too much.
Sister-in-Law, you're right.
I was just joking with you.
Oh, right.
I know that you've always wanted a child, Sister-in-Law.
That's why I especially designed a toddler outfit for my unborn nephew.
I've asked Yi Bei to be the model and wear it to show you. I hope you'll like it.
Where's the cardigan with flowers embroidered on it?
Yi Bei,
where's the cardigan?
Mom, is it okay if I only have the dress and not the cardigan?
What are you saying?
Didn't I especially ask you to keep the cardigan safe?
Didn't you just say you put the contest clothes inside the box?
I clearly had it...
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Even though Mom couldn't take care of me,
and doesn't have time to spend with me, I still hope she can win first place
because she is my mother.
If she can win, I'll be very proud.
Yi Bei.
Dad, you must keep this safe for me.
I must wear these tomorrow and help Mom compete.
I'll keep them safe.
Hui Jie,
I can't bear to reveal the truth and make things difficult for you,
but you burned Sister-in-Law's competition dress.
You don't deserve to win this competition.
I'm not doing this only for Golden Thread Embroidery.
It's also for you.
Where did you lose the cardigan?
- Tell me!- Mom,
I'll help you retrieve the cardigan.
No! Tell me where you left it and I will go find it myself.
I don't know either.
Are you purposefully trying to anger me?
I specifically told you,
that piece of clothing is very important to me and that you have to keep it safe!
Why don't you ever listen to me?
Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't lose it on purpose!
You did!
You, your dad, and your grandma are the same! You all wish for me to lose!
Even you want me to give up on embroidering now, right?
- You... Other than causing trouble, what else have you done?- Mom! Mom!
You only cause trouble. Other than causing trouble, what else can you do?
Aiya! What are you doing?
What are you doing? Stop it!
What are you doing? Why can't you use your words? Why are you hitting the child?
- What's wrong? Tell me what happened, okay?- Aunt,
I lost mom's competition clothes.
Now are you all happy?
I don't have clothes for the contest. I can only forfeit.
Sister-in-Law, you can finally become the lead embroiderer, as Mom wishes.
Zhi Ming now has sufficient reason for me to forever give up embroidering and go to America.
You're all happy and satisfied now!
In this family no one helps me.
Come. Come over here.
Hui Jie, don't cry and don't worry.
We can explain this situation to Mom.
Come, come.
But I don't agree with what you just said.
Although in the competition we are competitors,
we are also a family, right?
Moreover, there are three rounds in the competition.
You shouldn't be defeated by a missing cardigan.
Don't you agree?
Baby, don't cry any more. Don't cry, okay?
First, I would like to thank the judges
for taking the time to attend this competition. I hope to borrow your insight
and choose today's winner.
Xiu Hua's Suzhou embroidery reflects superb handiwork.
She is surely a leader in this field.
At first glance, her designed products aren't eye-catching,
but in reality, these patterns and styles have a long-term appeal.
She is also very attentive with details. I have high hopes for her.
Hui Jie's embroidery is also very characteristic.
Her style of embroidering is to add new elements
on top of traditional embroidering styles.
This is also her expertise.
My two daughters-in-law both have their strengths,
but Golden Thread Embroidery
can only have one lead embroiderer.
Please present your products.
Golden Dragon Chinese Gown.
Xiu Hua, it's rare for you to create such a sumptuous product.
Explain to everyone why you did this.
Yes. Lead Embroiderer's instruction was to
"create an article of clothing the opponent most wants."
I think wearing the prettiest wedding dress
would be the biggest wish of every woman.
Hui Jie also likes embroidery done with golden silk,
- so... - No need to continue speaking.
I like it alot, thank you.
Hui Jie, what about you?
No need to show it.
This round I forfeit.
Did you think it through?
Since I'm uncertain that I'll win, why bring it out for people to criticize?
Mom, please announce the next round.
Alright then.
In this round, Xiu Hua wins.
I will announce the next round's topic.
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You all see this "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Blossoms," right?
In this round, within two hours,
you must embroider an image that most closely resembles the original.
Copying straight from the painting can be done by any ordinary embroider,
but the next lead embroiderer
must have the ability to use the sewing needle as her pen, and the silk threads
as her paint to depict every object in this world.
This painting is not simple.
The maiden's ribbon and the scattering petals
require meticulous embroidery.
These are all Sister-in-Law's specialties.
If the maiden's whole body must be embroidered, not to mention in just two hours,
with my speed, I couldn't finish it even in two months.
Completion of the body outline within the time frame
is only possible with Hui Jie's speed.
Mom, isn't two hours too short?
- Can you--?- Don't say more.
The competition is fair to everyone.
Accomplishing the task within the allotted time frame is also a portion of the test.
How about this? I think
they can each pick somebody who doesn't know embroidery as their helper.
That person can help thread the needles, so that the extra time
can be used on the embroidery.
Lead Embroiderer, what do you think?
Yes, Curator is more thoughtful than I.
Who would you like to choose as your helper?
Xiu Hua, I'll help you.
Mom, let me help you.
Should I sew the whole outline or just one portion?
Oh, no. Sister-in-Law is making quick progress,
and I haven't even started.
Whatever. If I don't begin, it'll really be too late.
Hui Jie's quick sewing speed is beneficial,
but when she's under pressure, she becomes sloppy.
She can't compare to Xiu Hua's steadfastness.
Mom, let me help you.
Grandma taught me how to separate silk for three months.
I can definitely help you win, Mom!
Okay, then you can try it out.
Is that your grand-daughter?
Here, Mom.
With embroidery alone, I can't compete with Sister-in-Law's meticulous needlework.
But you're also very impressive, Mom! Even Dad said that
Mom's embroidery is like a freehand painting.
You can picture things that aren't even there.
Yi Bei, thank you.
Come.
- Hurry and get thread #147.- Okay.
Yi Bei, hurry and get thread #234.
Okay.
It's random-stitch embroidery. Although it's fast, it might not be suitable.
Is Hui Jie reverting back to her old habit of being impatient?
They're uncomfortable to look at. I should have thrown them away sooner.
Mom, what are you doing?
Why are you throwing away perfectly fine clothes?
They look so expensive.
Son, your dad is a chairman.
We are rich people.
Right now, I'm most worried that
- we won't be able to spend all of our money.- But...
But what? These are Yun Kai's mom's clothes.
Why keep them? We'll throw them all away and end all the troubles.
But if Dad finds out, he'll be angry.
Just don't tell him.
He's a man; he won't find out.
Plus, I'm doing this all for you.
If we don't clean up the traces of Yun Kai's mom,
whenever your dad sees them, he'll remember that woman.
This way, our position in this home will be threatened.
Dad treats us pretty well.
He lets us live in a big house, with never-ending allowance.
How are we being threatened?
Son, come here.
Listen to me, Son.
Your dad is a big boss.
You are his eldest son.
In ancient times, you would inherit the throne
and be the crown prince.
That's why you must listen to me, okay?
Let's work together
and keep guard over what we have.
We can't let that Yun Kai take advantage of us, okay?
Okay. I understand, Mom.
I won't let other people steal our things.
Good son.
Here. Help me pick those up.
We'll clean all of these.
Okay. Let's go.
Hey, what are you doing?
These are my mom's clothes!
- Let go of my mom's clothes!- Let go!
Hurry and leave, Mom!
Don't touch my clothes! What are you doing?
Yun Zhe! You...!
Mom, it hurts so much!
Are you okay, Son?
What are you doing? How could you treat your older brother this way?
It was an accident! I didn't know he'd fall!
Make him leave! I don't want to see him!
Hurry and leave!
Son, come here. Let me see.
Let me see.
Time's up.
Hello, judges. You must know the time was very restricted,
so I couldn't embroider the whole picture.
I could only focus on making one portion good.
Judges, please give your criticism.
There are no words to describe Xiu Hua's running stitch skills.
It's meticulous, refined, and well-structured.
The best part is, Xiu Hua was able to split each silk thread into three individual threads.
Yes.
Look at the gaze of the maiden's eyes. Very deep and mysterious.
No matter from which angle, these eyes
seem to be watching the observer.
In just embroidering technique alone, not many people can surpass you.
Thank you, Curator.
Let's take a look at Hui Jie's work.
It's a flower patch from Yi Bei's embroidered flower dress.
She used it as a decoration on the embroidery piece.
After I stitched the maiden's outline,
I used western installation art
and embellished the piece with patched flowers.
This reinforces the concept of the maiden scattering flowers.
The most difficult aspect of painting is not the shape, but the demeanor.
Hui Jie did very well in this.
Embroidery is an ancient skill.
But if one wants to pass down a two thousand year old skill,
one should be innovative, too.
I think it's already very obvious who's the winner for this round.
This way, please.
Hui Jie is the winner of this round.
Both contestants have won a round each.
It's a tie today.
I will announce the next topic tomorrow.
Mom, there are holes all over my dress.
Can you embroider it for me again?
- Of course! - Great!
Hui Jie,
you're so great. You thought of such a great idea.
Also, you preserved the painting's artistic concept.
I need to learn more from you.
Actually, this is all Yi Bei's credit.
People all say that daughters are mothers' heart-warmers.
This saying is so correct!
Okay, dear. Let's go home now.
- Goodbye, Eldest Aunt!- Goodbye, dear.
Goodbye, Eldest Uncle.
Daughter, you will always be my sweetheart.
Let's go. I'm taking you to get pizza.
Long live, Mom!
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Yun Kai, when did you come?
Why didn't you go inside?
What's wrong?
Huh?
Aunt, that stepmom
and that rotten brother that she brought
just threw away all of my mom's clothes!
How could this happen?
That's outrageous.
This time... This time, I must make things clear to them!
Xiu Hua.
Yun Kai.
It's reasonable that your older brother-in-law would remarry.
Plus, it's their family problem. If we intervene too much,
it'll lead to unnecessary conflicts.
Husband, you're right. I understand that.
But Yun Kai is still so young, and my older sister passed away early.
The child doesn't know anything.
Yun Kai is too pitiful.
Let me give you a hug.
Aunt, your embrace is so warm.
It's like my mom is hugging me.
Yun Kai, in the future, whenever you're unhappy,
come find me, okay?
I can't help you with much,
but I can at least hug you more.
Aunt, you're so great,
but I still miss my mom very much.
Now, my mom's remaining possessions
are all gone!
Be good. Don't cry.
That's right. Your mom used to study embroidery at Golden Thread Embroidery.
Maybe some of her past works were kept there.
I'll go find them with you, okay?
Don't cry any more, okay? Be good. You're a big boy. Let's not cry.
Xiu Hua, Mom is waiting for you. You go back first.
I'll take Yun Kai to go search.
What happened in today's competition?
Hui Jie, where was your clothing for the competition?
Competitions are like war.
Both teams are going to battle each other.
You must not surrender just because you think you can't defeat the other party.
Even if you lose, you should lose honorably.
That is the spirit of competition.
Mom, you really can't blame Hui Jie for today's situation.
She was caught up in a problem.
Thank you, Sister-in-Law.
I misplaced my product. Isn't this good for you?
At least it creates suspense for the competition.
Or else after two rounds, I would have already won.
Do you think you can defeat Xiu Hua by a large margin?
Mom, you saw my capability during the second round.
At such a critical moment, I could still win beautifully.
If I had presented a well-prepared product in the first round,
I surely would have stunned the judges.
Come over here and look carefully.
When it comes to creativity and speed, Xiu Hua is no match for you,
but if we were to talk about the exquisite details of the work piece and the color of its original state,
you are still far behind Xiu Hua.
Look at the hair that you embroidered.
Your sewing work was sloppy. How is this any different from the work of ordinary embroidery apprentices here?
Mom, Hui Jie didn't mean what she said.
Don't overthink it.
Oh, right. What's the third topic? You still haven't told us yet.
You probably know about the painting, "Dwelling in Fuchun Mountains," right?
This is the work of painter Huang Gongwang during the Yuan Dynasty
using the background of the Fuchun Mountains.
The painting is done entirely in ink.
The layout of the mountains and waters is well-balanced.
It's one of China's ten most famous paintings.
It's a pity, it was set aflame during the late Qing dynasty
and was burned into two pieces.
Based on the photo, this should be "The Remaining Mountain."
The longer piece of the artwork
is probably at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
That's right. The founder of Golden Thread Embroidery
had always wanted to do
a complete embroidery of the "Dwelling in Fuchun Mountains."
My teacher and I also swore that
we would fulfill her wish.
Sadly, we haven't fulfilled our promise yet.
Till now, the wish hasn't been realized.
Golden Thread Embroidery has done many reproductions of paintings in embroidery.
Based on our experience and skills, we should have been able to do it.
But the "Dwelling in Fuchun Mountains" is unlike any paintings.
It is powerful and vigorous, yet simple and natural.
This artistic style cannot be replicated by any ordinary embroidery technique.
Innovating new embroidering techniques is also an important responsibility of every lead embroiderer.
Thus, between the both of you, whoever can first find the method to replicate this painting
will be the new lead embroiderer.
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the prettiest of them all?
Of course, it's Yi Bei's mother.
Mom, did I learn the lines well?
Yi Bei, I'm busy. Go play on your own, okay?
Mom, why are you busy again?
Didn't you promise me you would go take me to eat pizza?
Stop whining. Give me another two days.
Grandma has issued a new topic. I need to do it at all costs.
Go.
It's about the competition again. Mom, you never keep your word.
You promised to watch my drawing competition in school.
You promised to take me out for pizza. You are not reliable.
You said that you would embroider flowers on my dress.
This is definitely a lie, too.
That's enough! In the future don't talk about embroidery any more!
Mom, what's wrong? Why are you yelling at me?
If you hadn't lost the cardigan, I would already be Golden Thread Embroidery's--!
Mom, I'm sorry.
Mom, I won't bother you now.
Yi Bei.
Yi Bei!
Why did I yell at the child?
Turns out you were behind this!
You caused me to misunderstand Yi Bei!
Why must you always oppose me?
Yes, I did it.
Yi Bei isn't in the wrong. Don't blame her.
It's okay that you don't help me, but how could you harm me?
Look at how Brother-in-Law helps Sister-in-Law!
Can't you be like Brother-in-Law and help your own wife become the lead embroiderer?
If I had succeeded earlier, I wouldn't have been so cold towards Yi Bei!
Our family can't live in harmony, and our daughter is unhappy. It's all your fault!
You always put the blame on someone else.
You want me to treat you like Brother treats Sister-in-Law?
You should learn from Sister-in-Law, too. Learn how to be caring and tolerant like her!
I only want a peaceful and beautiful family.
Before we got married, you said that you wanted a safe and happy little house.
But after getting married, have you taken on the duties of a wife and mother?
You clearly know that I don't want to be a housewife.
Embroidery... Embroidery is my life!
When you married me, you should have been prepared to accept everything about me!
Why did I try to so hard to learn embroidery?
Why did I meet you? Did you forget all this?
At such a young age, you're not learning good morals. You even stole.
They are even burial clothes. Do you know what they are for?
Were you trying to sell them?
It's not that, Aunt. I wanted my mom to have new clothes
and take them with her to "that world."
"That world?"
Are you saying that your mother...?
Aunt, I'm begging you.
Let me take the clothes back with me.
I will return them after my mother's funeral!
You can beat or scold me then.
I'm begging you.
Child, if your mother were to wear stolen clothes,
her heart would not be in peace.
Let's do this. I will give this dress to you as a gift
but you must remember this:
A real dress
is one that should be personally created by you.
Personally created?
If it weren't for embroidery,
I would have become a thief.
I wouldn't have met you
and I wouldn't have Yi Bei, either.
You should understand my feelings more than anyone else.
Embroidering helped me find the only value in my life,
but why must you force me to give up?
But you can't climb to success over other people's bodies.
Okay. Jin Zhi Ming,
okay. You can go tell Mom.
Go tell Sister-in-Law! Go tell everyone!
I burned Sister-in-Law's competition dress!
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♫ Treat the rain as an envelope, ♫
♫ covering the sky that all belongs to you ♫
♫ Shyly, I lower my reserved face ♫
♫ and tell you about the love that I imagine ♫
♫ Who uses fireworks as eyes, ♫
♫ landing on all the footsteps that are chasing after you? ♫
♫ Yet I can’t let go of my original thoughts ♫
♫ The permeable air and courage are both near and far ♫
♫ I can’t let go ♫
♫ because I met you ♫
♫ Even if there’s no reason, ♫
♫ we must have come into each other’s life ♫
♫ I am still looking ♫
♫ because you have stopped, ♫
♫ yet I still can’t forget ♫
♫ our meeting ♫
♫ Because of you ♫
♫ I still can’t forget ♫
♫ our meeting ♫