♫ 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 3
Why must you force me to give up?
But you can't climb to success over other people's bodies.
Okay.
Jin Zhi Ming,
fine. 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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Mom, where are you?
Why is it so high?
What are you doing?
Mom is mean, and dad is annoying. Not even the kite likes me.
It climbed into the tree and can't come back down.
Don't be upset. I'll help you get the kite down.
Here, come down.
Help me hold this.
Why are you laughing?
You're blue! You look like a smurf!
Stop wasting your time, you can't wash the dyed cloth clean.
You have to be a smurf for life. Oh, no!
Gargamel will hunt you down!
Nonsense! That's impossible!
Idiot, I was tricking you. Here's your handkerchief. Wipe it off.
Don't! Don't get my handkerchief dirty!
Is this handkerchief very valuable?
Li Er?
Turns out your name is Li Er!
Nonsense! You know that my name is Li Yun Kai.
Oh, I know now. Your real name is Li Yun Kai. Is your nickname "Little Er" or "Er Er"? ("Er" is an insult in Chinese)
You're the "er!" You have no respect. You must call me "brother."
What kind of brother are you? You can't even retrieve my kite.
If you want me to call you brother, fine. Then, make a kite.
Fine! You just wait!
♫ In twists and turns... ♫
You almost scared me to death!
How did the children get along today?
They got along wonderfully!
- They're getting along better and better!- Brother!
Hai Lan, can you please knock before you barge into the room?
Seeing how scared you are, you must be up to no good.
Look, I found the property deed that you wanted.
Elder Sister-in-Law said that important files are kept in the study room's bottom-most drawer.
- You see? I found it! - Good job!
You've done well.
- It's late now, I am going to go to bed.- Go, go.
- Big Brother, go to sleep early.- Go, go.
I am just a decoration standing here?
Good night!
Husband, what is that?
That is Yun Kai's mom's immovable property.
Hey, I'm leaving those for Yun Kai. You don't mind, right?
What do you take me for?
You work so hard to build a business, and I've never helped you.
You don't disregard old affections. You brought my son and I here to live better lives.
I'm already very content.
Why would I think of taking others' things? Don't think of me that way.
I just knew you wouldn't think that way.
Okay, hurry go shower.
- Should I help you start the water? - No need, I can do it myself.
When you turn on the water, make it a hotter temperature!
Okay.
Yun Kai's mother has so many assets.
That's what she deserves.
Husband,
you and Hai Lan really are siblings. You both walk soundlessly.
I'm telling you.
If it wasn't for Yun Kai's mom's help in the past,
I wouldn't have the success I have today.
Husband,
I understand.
I know...
you're the foundation of our home.
It's very difficult for you outside.
Others don't care, but my heart aches for you.
I have to be a good wife for you.
In this lifetime, the most correct thing I've done
is marrying you.
I said I would be with you forever,
until death do us apart.
I already said so.
Don't abandon me halfway again.
So foolish.
Do you know why I like you?
You're sensible and you understand me.
Alright. Hurry and go shower.
- Hurry and go.- Okay.
That woman who was buying eggs the other day
looked just like an ordinary woman.
Isn't your ring on your hand? Why are these two rings identical?
Boss, I just came to buy eggs. Did I leave my ring behind here?
Ring? Is it the one on her hand?
I can't believe she's so rich.
Forget it. That was an accident.
It has nothing to do with me. It was purely an accident.
It's because she doesn't have good fortune.
Hui Jie.
We have to talk about this together.
Evading is not a solution. You'll have to face it sooner or later.
Have you thought it through yet?
I have thought about this for a while now.
What has happened in the past has already passed.
Now, you only have to promise me one thing
and I won't quarrel over other trifles.
What is it?
Come with me to the U.S.
You're still thinking about this?
Give up your competition.
If we continue like this, our family won't be a family any more.
What if I can't promise you this?
If you can't promise me this,
although I will be sorry towards Yi Bei,
short-term pain doesn't compare to long-term pain. We will get a divorce.
If we get divorced, who will stay with Yi Bei to study and take care of her?
Have you considered this through Yi Bei's perspective?
Don't use Yi Bei as an excuse.
If we get divorced,
I will take care of Yi Bei myself just as I have before. Even without you, Yi Bei will grow up well.
As for Mom, I'll tell her all liabilities fall on me.
It won't affect your development at Golden Thread Embroidery. As former spouses,
this is all I can do.
Just because I like embroidery and I have great career dedications, you're going to divorce me?
Jin Zhi Ming, how can you treat me like this?
This isn't dedication to your career. This is wild ambition!
What's wrong with wild ambition?
Men can excel in their careers, but women can't have wild ambitions?
Even if I burned Sister-in-Law's competition dress,
didn't you also hide my competition clothing?
Since it's like this, why are you forcing me?
Do you still not understand?
If you continue to embroider here at Golden Thread Embroidery,
your ambitions will grow. You will continue to sink.
You'll not only ruin this family, but the Golden Thread Embroidery, and Yi Bei especially.
Divorce. Go to America.
Choose one out of the two.
Daddy and Mommy are going to divorce?
Dad and Mom are really going to get a divorce.
Yi Bei!
A kite...
Last time, you couldn't find your kite. I got you a new one. Is it pretty?
Why are you crying? Are you made of water?
Is the kite I made ugly?
My parents are getting a divorce.
Don't mind them. Adults are very immature.
Sometimes you can't trust the words they say. It might change in a few days.
They were in a really bad fight. I don't want them to get a divorce.
I don't want to have no mother or father.
If you really don't want them to get divorced, then find a way to stop it.
There'll surely be a method to stop them from getting divorced.
Really? You can stop them from divorcing?
I can't, but you can.
Me? I cried and screamed. It was no use.
Of course, crying wouldn't work. Do you think your tears are gold?
Why are your parents getting a divorce? Is it because they're unhappy?
Then that's it. Do your best to make them happy.
When you make your parents happy, then they won't divorce.
Hey! You're so smart.
Of course. How are you going to thank me?
This is for you. I made this amulet myself.
If you wear this everyday, it will make you happy.
Then, why were you just crying while wearing it?
Because I didn't command it to make me happy.
But now I did. I told it that you are its owner.
It has to make you happy. Now it will listen to you.
Then can you tell it to
help protect my mom so she lives happily in the heavens?
And then my dad...
What happened to your dad?
♫ ...and tell you about the love that I imagine ♫
Since my father brought my new mom into our home, I feel that he has changed.
He's so fierce towards me.
Were you also fierce towards him?
Me? I can't be bothered with him. I run away whenever he yells.
Yet you still criticized me? If you run away, your father will become more angry.
Next time he sees you, he'll be more angry.
I don't want to talk with him.
Then do you know what your dad likes to drink or eat?
Take me. Even if someone has made me angry,
if somebody serves me pizza, I will be happy immediately.
You think everyone is like you and loves to eat?
In any case, just do what your father likes.
Don't worry. I will the tell the amulet to make your mom live happily in heaven,
to make your dad be nicer to you.
Thank you. Then let's split up.
Tomorrow, let's meet up and update each other. I will also treat you to pizza tomorrow for lunch.
Sure. It's decided, then. Thanks, Big Brother.
What did you call me?
Wow, it's great! It's flying!
Auntie, I want to make a truelove knot on this amulet.
But I don't know how to do it. Can you teach me?
You made this amulet?
It's nicely made.
You want to make truelove knots on these amulets, right?
Yes.
Creative.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
But I think it will be difficult for you to make them with your small hands
because they're too small. How about I make one for you?
No. I want to make them for my parents myself.
This is for your parents?
Yes.
What a good girl.
Here. Let's make it for your parents. Let me teach you.
Get the two ends. That's right!
Make a knot.
Then go through the hole and out.
Good. Like this.
Then bring it back here.
In a circle.
Tie.
You have such dexterous hands. I'm too dumb and can't do anything.
You and Mom embroider dragons that can fly, but I only embroider caterpillars that crawl.
You are not stupid at all.
Caterpillars are also a specialty.
Think about it. Other than su, xiang, and shu embroidery, there's another style.
We'll call it caterpillar embroidery, okay?
Okay.
Zhi Ming, what's wrong?
When I went out just now, I saw Hui Jie crying.
What's wrong? Did the both of you fight? Say something.
What is this?
Divorce papers? What's wrong with the both of you?
You two were living together pretty well. Why are you suddenly divorcing?
I'm telling you, marriage is a serious matter. Not to mention,
if you get a divorce, what will happen to Yi Bei?
I'm doing it for Yi Bei.
For a complete family, I proposed a divorce.
What are you saying?
What baseless talk. For a complete family, you divorce. After a divorce, will the family be complete?
I've noticed that you're in low spirits recently. Just what happened?
Go to the storehouse and replenish the thread stock.
Factory Supervisor Ding.
Yes?
During Mom's fiftieth birthday, somebody gave her a scarf of Jiangnan ink.
Do you remember where she kept it? Please help me to find it.
Is this the one? Lead Embroiderer previously asked the apprentices to use it as a reference.
That's right. This is it. Simple and firm. Like nature itself, of the highest quality.
Didn't you want to embroider "The Dwelling in Fuchun Mountains?" Why are you looking for this?
"The Dwelling in Fuchun Mountains" is very difficult to embroider
because of Huang Gongwang's unique painting technique.
It's hard to present with running stitch or random-stitch embroidery.
As of today, I think there's one person who can do it.
If I'm not mistaken, it's Lead Embroiderer's senior, Teacher Jiang Ling Cui. You've even met her before.
If I can think of this, Sister-in-Law surely can, too.
I'll immediately go find information on Jiangling.
I must become the heir.
Hui Jie.
Looks like you've made some discoveries, Sister-in-Law.
That's right.
You're so smart; you must also know.
Come, take a seat.
Sister-in-Law, if I fail in this contest,
I might have to go with Zhi Ming to America.
And possibly never touch embroidery again in this lifetime.
I know.
Huo Jie, here are my thoughts.
I know how deeply you love embroidery.
But think about Zhi Ming. Isn't it because he loves you too much?
He's doing this for you, your child, and the family.
If he truly loves me, he wouldn't force me to give up embroidery for my family.
You know that embroidery has always been a craft for us women.
So many women embroider the love for their family into their work.
Their love for their husband and children were all, stitch-by-stitch, embroidered into the cloth.
Based on my knowledge,
if you embroider in the name of love, your products
will truly be a masterpiece.
If you don't have love,
and even abandon your own family for embroidering,
wouldn't it go against the goals of us embroiderers?
Stop speaking this rationale. Frankly speaking,
you're just afraid that I'll stay in China and compete against you for the position of lead embroiderer.
Just because Mom didn't determine your win, you're so eager to force me out of the competition.
You are wrong, Hui Jie. I'm advising you as your older sister-in-law.
As your older sister-in-law, I watched you sacrifice so much for embroidery.
I'm afraid that you may regret it in the future.
Zhi Ming,
Don't say I'm scolding you.
A married couple can't be stubborn.
You don't relent, and she doesn't give in. Then won't you two fight?
You understand Hui Jie's personality.
Women will be fine again if you sweet-talk them,
right?
Big Brother, I envy your relationship with Older Sister-in-Law.
It would be great if Hui Jie was like Sister-in-Law, but it seems like she only has
embroidery in her heart.
Fine. Tell me then,
which of the two aren't completely wrapped-up in embroidery?
Take your older sister-in-law for example.
When she starts embroidering,
she can go days and nights ignoring me, especially if she's thinking about how to embroider an image.
Whatever you say to her, she can't hear.
A few days ago, her competition dress went missing.
That got her so anxious. She was up all day and night catching up. In only a few days' time, she lost so much weight.
How can my heart not ache for her? But I didn't say anything because I know her personality.
She lights up with just a small spark.
Speaking of Sister-in-Law, that competition dress, Hui Jie, she--
Right, Hui Jie was also busy with the competition. But she also helped us look for it.
We've really troubled Hui Jie.
Your sister-in-law is usually very attentive,
but during the critical moments, she makes mistakes. She's quite foolish.
What's wrong? You're acting strange.
Sister-in-Law is so good to us. We don't deserve it.
How can you say something like that when we're one family?
Were you able to find it?
Teacher Cui is currently in the Jiangling nursing home.
That's great! I'll go right now.
It's very late now. You can go tomorrow morning.
No! The secret to "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" is so close. I can't wait any longer.
I understand your current mood. You are one step closer to your target.
These few years, you've sacrificed too much for this goal.
That's right.
Just one more step. As long as I just take one step forward,
I'll never be that janitor's daughter that everyone looked down on again.
I'll be a leader of the embroidering industry. I'll be the new heir of Golden Thread Embroidery.
I want to say something to you.
I have some urgent matters and need to leave now. I don't have time to argue with you.
Even if it's something big, wait until I come back.
Isn't marriage a serious matter?
[Divorce Papers]
What's wrong with you lately? You keep thinking about divorce.
I just went to see my brother. He and Elder Sister-in-Law trust us so much.
But behind his back, what have we done?
I have no way of making you turn back and I feel guilty towards them.
We can only get a divorce.
The three of us are a family!
When you see Big Brother and Sister-in-Law, you're guilty and grieved.
Why don't you think about how sad Yi Bei will be if we are divorced?
I already said this: Short-term pain doesn't compare to long-term pain.
Don't use Yi Bei as an excuse to stall for time.
I already said to wait 'til the competition has ended before discussing this.
Even if you want a divorce, a few extra days wouldn't matter!
I don't know what else you are capable of doing to get what you want.
It's frightening to even think about it! You went as far as burning Sister-in-Law's competition dress!
What else are you still capable of doing?!
Big Brother and Sister-in-Law are magnanimous people.
Even now, they're persuading me to treasure this marriage. And you?
After doing so many evil things, don't you feel a bit shameful?
I've already done it. Even if it's wrong, what do you expect me to do?
I already said that I will win honorably this time.
Why can't you just believe me one more time?
How can I believe you? You said embroidery is your life,
but what have you done that deserves the title of lead embroiderer?
You're not pursuing the art of embroidering. You're pursuing fame.
You're trying to climb to the position of lead embroiderer, no matter the cost.
These all need new pots.
When you're free, we'll go pick some new pots.
What's wrong?
You're so distracted.
Zhi Da, you told me before that Teacher Cui lives in the nursing home at Jiangliang, right?
That's right.
I must go find her now.
It's already so late, why are you so anxious?
I suddenly realized that I must take responsibility for our Jin family and Golden Thread Embroidery.
Hey, why are you suddenly talking like Hui Jie?
Zhi Da, because of this competition, I can now clearly see some things.
I've also thought some things through. If I really want the best for the Jin family and Golden Thread Embroidery,
I must take responsibility.
Yeah.
Otherwise, I can't always allow her...
Who?
Mom, of course. She has always regarded me so highly.
If I don't work hard, I'm afraid I'll let her down.
That's right.
I'm leaving now.
It's late. How can I not worry about your driving? I will go with you.
I'm not even a kid. What is there to worry about?
Aiya, why are you speaking like that with your own husband?
If you have to be responsible towards Golden Thread Embroidery, I, your husband,
also have to be responsible for you. I'll go with you.
It's fine whether you believe me or not. Let's talk again after the competition.
By then, if you want a divorce or to leave for America, it's up to you.
If you're going to leave, sign the divorce papers.
Dad, Mom. Why must you divorce?
Yi Bei, Dad and Mom have wronged you.
Mom, why does Dad want to divorce you?
Everything's fine. Don't cry. Don't bother about adult's affairs.
I have urgent matters to attend to and will be back very late. Go to bed first.
After two days, when I'm not busy, I will explain it to you.
Mom, I'm hungry. Cook noodles for me.
No, I want to eat dumplings.
How can you be hungry so late at night?
Why don't you ask Aunt to cook for you?
No. Mom, where are you going? I want to go, too.
No, you can't go! Be good and stay here.
Mom, if you don't take me with you, I won't let you leave.
Are you going to be like your father and get in the way of my dream!?
Be good and stay here! You are not allowed to go anyway!
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Does it still hurt?
A little bit.
I'll have Dad take you to the hospital.
Jin Zhi Ming! Yi Bei has an injury on her leg! Come here!
Mom, I don't want to go to the hospital. I want to be with you.
Come here.
Mom. Look, I'm injured. Don't go.
You're like a small adult. I can't keep anything from you.
Yi Bei, you must remember this:
No matter how busy I am, you will always be my sweetheart.
Okay, I will cook noodles for you.
Okay.
Be good and sit here.
Don't wander around any more.
Okay.
Did Hui Jie really say that? That's overboard.
I didn't expect this, either.
No wonder Zhi Ming wants to divorce her. Does Mom know about this?
Not yet.
This won't do. We must tell Mom about this.
Zhi Da, don't tell Mom about this yet.
If we can settle this on our own, let's not cause her to worry.
Besides, we must be considerate of Yi Bei and Zhi Ming.
Zhi Ming's been in such a bad mood these past few days.
I'll give her another chance.
Mom! Mom!
Yi Bei. Be careful.
Your cellphone is ringing.
Sister-in-Law.
After careful consideration, your brother-in-law and I decided to make this call.
You and Brother-in-Law? What's the matter?
It's about you and Zhi Ming taking Yi Bei to America.
Shouldn't you reconsider this?
Song Xiu Hua, if you're afraid of me competing for the position of lead embroiderer, come at me in the open.
Don't pretend to be good.
Hui Jie, your sister-in-law is wanting to peacefully persuade you.
If you don't understand her intentions, fine. But why put it so harshly?
Do you really think we don't know what you did?
What did I do?
You should know what you did. You burned your sister-in-law's embroidery.
We already knew about this. We didn't tell Mom about this
because Xiu Hua and I are giving you another chance today.
Hui Jie, if you still don't want to go to America,
you can go admit your wrongdoings to Mom. It's not so much admitting it to her,
it's acknowledging your mistake towards me.
It's to let Zhi Ming see that you've repented.
That way the two of you can peacefully live together, okay?
How did they know? Did Zhi Ming tell them?
You don't have any evidence at all. Even if you tell Mom, I won't admit it.
Don't think about using this to threaten me. I won't let anyone ruin this competition for me.
You are still thinking about the competition at this moment?
It's late. Where are you going?
Are you going to find Teacher Cui--?
That's right. We are currently on the road to Teacher Cui's house.
Hui Jie, I've thought this through. I won't step back any more.
I will use my ability to win this competition
and use my own method to protect Golden Thread Embroidery and this family.
No, I can't allow them to find Teacher Cui first.
Mom! Mom, my noodles.
I have urgent matters and need to go out. Go and find your father.
Mom! Mom--! Mom...
Slowly. Be careful.
Jin Zhi Ming! Yi Bei has injured her leg. Take care of her.
I have urgent matters and need to leave. Cook a bowl of noodles for her.
Your daughter is already injured and you are still going out. What are you doing?
You have the audacity to say this? Did you tell your brother and sister-in-law?
I didn't expect you'd think of all sorts of methods to stop me from the competition.
You have gone overboard.
What are you talking about?
Jin Zhi Ming, becoming the lead embroiderer is my life's biggest wish.
No matter who it is, nothing can stop me.
Dad!
This is the amulet that I made for you and mom.
A truelove knot is hanging below it. Give this to Mom.
When Mom receives this, she won't be angry anymore. Please, Dad.
Go apologize to Mom.
Why does everyone think that it's my fault?
Yi Bei, she is your mother. You are injured now and she's still going out.
She is not fit to be your mother!
Jin Zhi Ming, stop saying this in front of your daughter. I will settle the score with you when I'm back.
Hui Jie, it's about to rain. You should go tomorrow.
This--
Hello, Embroidery Teacher. Hello, Factory Supervisor Ding.
Hello.
Does it still hurt?
Dad, why did you say that to Mom just now?
Go after Mom and bring her back now.
I won't go after her.
I must go to Jiangling right now to see Teacher Cui. Sister-in-Law already knows about the dress incident.
How could this happen?
There's no point in seeking the culprit now. We need to quickly come up with a solution.
- Hey, Yi--- She said that
she's already on the way to Teacher Cui.
Maybe she also knows where Teacher Cui is.
No wonder. I saw them going out together.
I'm so envious of Sister-in-Law. She has a husband who's always protecting her.
I need to go now. If I drive fast, I should be able to catch up with them.
Be careful on the road.
I will protect you.
I can't let Mom leave alone. I'll follow her.
When she's not angry any more, we'll tell Dad. Dad will come pick us up.
Dad, I love you and Mom. I hope that Mom and you will always be together
and always love each other. Remember to tell Mom "I love you."
Are you tired? Let me drive.
No, it's okay. You rest for a while.
What if Sister-in-Law finds Teacher Cui first? No way, I'm taking the shortcut.
I will definitely arrive before her.
In order to recreate "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains,"
I interviewed the most famous embroidery seniors from all over the world.
That's how I found some clues.
Sadly, I've been unhealthy these days. My body and eyes can't handle the workload any more.
I only embroidered a small portion.
Since you're here, take this picture back to Li Jun.
Perhaps she will understand once she has seen it.
Thank you, Teacher Cui.
Teacher Cui, what's going on with these stitches?
Huang Gongwang's stroke techniques are very special.
Ordinary stitching methods can't convey his artistic concept.
I have tried many methods. Although I've had some minor successes,
I am still quite far away from finding the true way to recreate this piece.
These stitches are attempts at the knowledge I've accumulated over the years.
Since you're Li Jun's apprentice, you must be a quick learner.
With this embroidered painting, perhaps, you can find the right method.
[Golden Thread Embroidery]
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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 ♫