♫ 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 7 -
Are you a family? Why don't you look alike?
I'm not good with words. Let's take the pictures. Here, come closer.
One, two, three. Smile!
Yes, so pretty. Here, let's stand closer together.
Put out your hand! Let's do this.
That's right. Be happier! Good, good. Show your teeth!
Smile. One, two, three. Good.
Okay, okay. That's enough.
Sister, Mom traveled so far to come here. At least take a picture with her before leaving.
If you continue messing around, I'll never admit that she's my mom.
Sister! Why are you like this?
Oh! I meant, pretty sister, you're such a good person.
If I had an older sister like you, that'd be so great. How about we take a picture together?
Oh, let's go.
Yu Xin.
- Mom, here. - Okay.
Come on, smile! One, two, three!
So pretty.
- Hurry and leave.- Okay.
- Let's go, Guo Guo.- Mom!
Let's go! Hurry!
May we meet again!
- Why are you fooling around with your sister? I'm going to punish you when we get home.- Mom!
Mom, look. You look so pretty.
These are such nice pictures.
How were the pictures?
Let's look.
Aiya.
This...
Why are they all like this? She was obviously here to create trouble.
Strange...
I think there are some good ones.
There are no good ones. Look for yourself.
What are you doing? Lisa Wu is our Strong Group's spokesperson.
How could you allow her to wear another company's clothing to attend the International TV Festival?
Dad, I'm sorry.
What's the use of apologizing? I must see your solution!
Chairman, I actually discussed this issue with Lisa Wu's agency beforehand.
She insisted on wearing a cheongsam to attend the festival.
Dad, I think Lisa Wu can wear a cheongsam to the festival, but it must be selected by our Strong Group.
This way, it'll show we're a diverse and magnanimous company.
That's a good idea. This way, Lisa Wu will gain some benefits. She wouldn't reject it.
Yes.
You can be in charge of this.
I will prove myself with my results.
That's more like something my son would say.
Secretary Wang, starting today,
Yun Zhe will be transferred to the business development department as the director.
Yes. Congratulations, Director Li.
Dad, I won't disappoint you.
Hello?
Okay, okay. I got it.
Dad, the restaurant is prompting me again.
Yun Kai was assigned to a job out-of-town. As his older brother, I must send him off well.
You're just like your mom. Your joy is written all over your face.
You two are so happy that your brother is leaving.
Dad, how could that be?
This move is very risky. Forming speculations is a difficult business.
If we succeed, Chairman will completely trust you. If we fail--
I know what I'm doing.
I must send Li Yun Kai off today so I can attend the meal.
Immediately spread the news of our event through television and the Internet.
I want everybody to know about this competition.
Okay, I'll do it right away.
Li Yun Kai has a habit of idling. He has no concept of time. He never arrives on-time.
That's right. We prepared this for him, yet he's late.
Aiyo, his aunt went overseas and couldn't find her passport.
This family has broken brains. None of them are reliable.
I'm not waiting any more. I still have a lot of work.
Hey, Son. Listen to me. Wait a little longer.
After this meal, he's going to Xiping. Out of sight, out of mind.
If your dad finds out you left, he'll blame us for bullying him again.
- Okay?- Dad?
Is Dad not biased enough?
Mommy!
We waited so long for you. Why are you so late?
Really?
Dad is not here, either. If he's not here, we can't eat, anyway.
Without my parents here, I can't bear to go far. I'm going to Xiping tomorrow.
Once I'm in Xiping, I can't see my brother and my darling mommy.
Hey, Mommy, doesn't hearing that make you sad?
Enough, what nonsense. Can't you be more serious? You're a lawyer.
Why don't you learn from your brother? Look at him.
Whether sitting or standing, he looks so proper.
It's very emphasized. Just one look, and you can tell he's reliable.
Well said. Everything about Brother is good. Growing up, he was always my role model.
But that's only natural. People must pay the price of what they want.
For example, my brother is always dreaming about becoming the chairman,
so he must work diligently everyday at the company.
I'm different. I have no ideas or goals.
Other than holding you back, I can only be a small lawyer.
What do you mean? Why don't you like seeing me work at Dad's company?
Look at you. I just finished complimenting you. You lack a sense of humor.
You're always in front of Dad,
sucking up to him with one hand and being filial with the other. With both hands, you don't delay either.
With you making Dad happy, you save me so much energy. I should be thanking you. Thumbs up!
You act like a good-for-nothing all day. Why do you have no sense of motivation?
Why should I be motivated? In our family, having one ambitious successor like you is enough.
Why? Do you want to have a palace quarrel with me?
Palace quarrel? You want to quarrel with me?
Why are you two brothers always arguing? Can't you get along nicely?
- No.- No.
Hey--
Eat.
Yu Xin, eat more.
Okay.
The environment here today is so nice. Yu Xin, where do you plan to live after graduation?
Oh, I rented a house around the school. Although the house is small, it's cheap,
and I can pay for it myself.
I'm really sorry. We were too busy before and didn't have a chance to care for you.
Zhi Ming, since we're here, why not visit Yu Xin's house and see if we can buy anything for her?
No need. Teacher, Professor, you've helped me enough. I can't let you spend more money on me.
Look at you. You're always so polite.
Even if you've graduated, you're still a child to us. It's only natural we'd care for you.
But I've been very busy with graduation lately, and my house is messy.
I'll invite you over after I clean up a little.
We're not outsiders. Plus, if your house is messy, we can help clean.
Don't be too polite, or else I'll think you're purposefully pushing us away.
That's not what I meant.
That's good. Hurry and eat. Afterwards, we'll go together.
Oh, no. If they see Lu Si Chen...
Okay, let me see.
Hey, how's this one?
- This one looks good.- This looks very expensive. I don't want it.
Sister gave me money. She said your current outfit looks dirty, so she asked me to buy new clothes for you.
Really?
Yes. She pulled me aside and spoke to me. Didn't you see?
She said she felt bad for not taking a picture with you openly this time.
That's why she asked me to buy you clothes as compensation.
Look at Yu Xin. Her words are usually so mean, but she still cares for me.
Which daughter doesn't care for her mother? Go try it out.
Add a pair of pants.
- Look.- I'll go try it, then.
Where's the dressing room?
This way, please.
Oh, let's go.
I'll wait outside for you, Mom.
Okay.
Hey, how much were those clothes from earlier?
After the discount, ¥2,000.
- ¥2-- ¥2,000?- Yes.
¥2,000.
Xiao Qin, I'm sorry. I'll use your card right now. I'll repay you when I have money later.
Swipe the card.
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Film Festival Awards Ceremony, cheongsam competition?
Hey, isn't this Chairman Li? Long time no see.
Zhi Ming, Hui Jie. Long time no see.
I heard that Golden Thread Embroidery is becoming more and more famous under Hui Jie's care.
Oh, right. Is Grand Lead Embroiderer in good health?
My mom is healthy. She just often talks about Sister-in-Law.
Actually, I've always been searching for Xiu Hua, but I've never found any news.
Oh? Is this a new apprentice at Golden Thread Embroidery?
I forgot to introduce you. She is Zhang Yu Xin. She's the student we sponsored.
She graduated from college today, so we're here to celebrate.
Hello.
Very nice.
This is Yun Kai, right?
Uncle.
Long time no see. You're already so grown up. You have the appearance of a great talent.
When you were little, you always visited Golden Thread Embroidery.
You were very close with Yi Bei. You still remember, right?
Of course, I remember. Yi Bei used to love eating pizza.
Back then, I worked so hard to save up allowance to treat her to seafood pizza.
That's right. Yi Bei loved pizza.
Let's not mention the past any more. We're leaving now.
- Okay. When you have time, come visit my company.- Good-bye, Uncle.
I always heard that Golden Thready Embroidery was sponsoring a girl to go to school. It's her?
Her features are quite upright, but her family background... What a pity.
I'll go drive the car over.
- Go ahead.- Okay.
Ah! Teacher, Professor, I think I left something inside. You guys can go to the car first.
Okay.
Okay, hurry.
Hurry and answer the call.
Zhang--
Professor Jin, Teacher, my room is too messy. I'll go inside and clean a little.
Come in.
Yu Xin.
Yes?
You... Live in this kind of place?
It's pretty good here. The room is small, so it's easy to clean. Plus, I'm already used to it.
The weather is so warm. Do you not have air conditioning?
Professor, actually, the rent here is very low,
so air conditioning isn't allowed inside.
But that's alright, the heat doesn't bother me. I usually just fan myself if it's hot.
How would that do? What if you get a heat stroke?
How about you stay at our house tonight?
That won't do. I'll be bothering you. I can't trouble you further.
Yu Xin, we didn't know about your circumstance before, so it's not a big deal.
But now we know it's like this. Quickly pack up. You're moving there today.
Yeah. Tomorrow, we'll go out to buy a new air conditioner. Once it's installed, you can come back and live here.
All right then. Thank you, Professor. Thank you, Teacher.
Yu Xin, why didn't you close the door?
Senior.
This is my university club's senior.
Senior, why are you at my house?
I— I...
I know you just graduated, so I brought a cake to celebrate.
Thank you, Senior. However, how did you know where I live?
I, um... Your classmate told me.
Thank you.
Hurry up and leave.
Well, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now.
Okay.
Hello.
That was my university's senior. He's a very good person.
He has helped me quite a lot on my graduate's thesis.
He's cultured and polite. Very good. Quickly pack up.
Okay.
Yu Xin, come.
From now on, you'll live here. Treat it like your home.
Feel free to come to me if you need anything. Don't hold back.
Teacher, you're too good to me.
Silly child. Rest early.
Teacher.
I've always had a wish: To be like other girls, with a mother by my side.
Teacher.
How great it would be if you were my mother, even if it was just for a day.
Yu Xin...
Ever since I was young, I've been an orphan without parents. Only you and Professor Jin have been good to me.
How I wish you were my mother.
I can imagine my wedding day. I'm holding your and Professor Jin's hands,
walking on the red carpet together.
Yu Xin, ever since Yi Bei went missing, even if so many years have passed,
my whole family has never given up on finding her.
If I acknowledge you as my daughter, it'll signify that I've given up on Yi Bei.
I'm sorry.
No matter what, I must become the daughter of Golden Thread Embroidery.
Zhi Ming, recently, I keep thinking of your sister-in-law.
I often feel like she's nearby.
Mom, you have news of Sister-in-Law?
Come, take a look. Does this look like your sister-in-law's handiwork?
This color scheme and needlework is really similar to Sister-in-Law's style.
Where did you get this clothing from?
I found it on my way today.
In the great sea of people, her embroidery is able to fall into my hands. Are the Heavens hinting at something?
Mom really is forgiving.
Back when our family had such a big problem, the family was in chaos. Sister-in-Law had it easy.
She left home and left a mess behind.
Xiu Hua's actions were disappointing, but it's due to her personality.
We were in-laws for so long. I've always treated her as my daughter.
A woman outside of home must rely on herself. She must have suffered a lot, too.
If she wants to come back now, I will definitely not blame her.
At that time we hoped for Sister-in-Law to come back.
If something happened to her outside, how could we face Brother?
And that "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains." I don't know if she still has it.
What "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains?"
Before the car accident, your sister-in-law called me. She went to Jiangling to visit my senior, Mrs. Cui.
She said she would bring the painting's embroidery to me, but I never saw it.
I wonder if Xiu Hua took it with her.
If she can bring that painting back to me, it'll fulfill my wish.
If Sister-in-Law really returns, then will Mom change her mind and make Sister-in-Law the lead embroiderer?
[Lu Si Chen]
Where are you? Why aren't you home yet?
The Jin couple wants me to stay for a night at Golden Thread Embroidery. I'll be back soon, don't worry.
That's not too good, right?
What's not good? They have all the daily necessities here, too.
Massage tub, air conditioner, silk quilt. They have everything.
How long do you plan to live there for?
I came here to strengthen relations with the Jin family. With them around, maybe your dad will accept me more easily.
I'm thinking of our future.
There won't be any problems with my dad. Yu Xin,
- you and I— - Hubby, if you really like me, then you should respect my decision.
I'm on good terms with the Jin family. I don't want to give up so early.
Alright then, as long as you remember where home is.
I got it.
Home?
This place is more like home.
It definitely must be Xiu Hua's handiwork.
A decade has passed without being in contact.
Are you still holding a grudge against me?
Aiya, why are you hanging it here? You nincompoop.
If you were even half as great as Yu Xin, I'd be singing praises to the heavens.
Look at our Yu Xin, studying while working part-time, and she sends home money.
Look. She was willing to buy such expensive clothing for me.
What about you? What good things have you done? You only know how to make trouble.
Aiya, what would've happened if you caused trouble for your sister yesterday?
I will not let you know that clothing and the money were always from me.
Nothing else matters as long as you're happy.
Okay, Mom. I got it.
You're only good at sweet talking. When it comes to academics, Yu Xin is a first-rank scholar. And you?
You can't even pass the Imperial examination. In that case, when it comes to appearance, if Yu Xin is a rich young lady,
then you are only a servant girl. When it comes to making money,
Yu Xin can study while earning money to send home.
What about you? How will you show filial piety?
Mom, I'll show filial affection like this.
So sappy. You're such a big girl now, aren't you embarrassed?
Mom, sleep first. I'm going out for a while.
Where are you going? Did you find a boyfriend? You want me to sleep while you go on a date?
What boyfriend? Didn't I lose Teacher's cheongsam? I'm going to apologize.
I thought some rich guy liked you and would able to give some betrothal money to me.
Look how silly you are. Who would like you? Go on.
I'm leaving. Hurry and sleep.
Aiya.
Husband, my hand is harder and harder to control.
I really miss you. I miss Mom.
I want to fulfill your filial piety to Mom for you,
but look how I am right now.
I am too ashamed to return.
Teacher! Are you here?
Yes.
Guo Guo.
Here. Come in.
What's wrong?
Sit with me.
Teacher, I'm sorry. I lost the cheongsam that you made for me.
I'm sorry. It was hard for you to embroider it for me. It's all my fault.
If you lost it, it's okay. If the person who found it can wear it happily, it'll be a kind deed.
Right? Sit down with me.
Oh, right. Wasn't that cheongsam for your friend? Would she be sad?
She doesn't know about it, so it's okay.
That's good.
Teacher, I went to Zhenhu and saw a company is hosting an embroidery competition.
You have such good handiwork. You should try it.
I won't attend these contests.
How come? I heard that they'll invest in an embroidery workshop for the winner.
Teacher, you're so good at embroidery.
You wouldn't want to stay in this small town forever, right? You should go into the big city
so that more people can see your creations.
Strong Group?
Yes. I heard it's a very big company. This should be reliable.
These competitions don't suit me, but you, Guo Guo...
That's right. Do you want to sell wontons here your whole life?
Don't worry, Aunt. I wasn't kicked out by Mom and Brother.
I became a lawyer honorably by passing the difficult judicial examination.
Of course. Your nephew is very outstanding.
That's right. The superiors told me to go to the countryside for training.
Don't worry. Stay safe in America on your own. Protect yourself, okay?
You're the princess of our family. Without you, who will fight against my mom, right?
Hello?
The service in this rotten town is so bad.
Aunt is alone in America. It's quite worrying.
What are you beeping for? Are people like you who drive these kinds of car all so vulgar?
You think only your family owns a car? We also have one.
A bicycle.
Are you crazy? ¥2,000!
Are you even the Zhang Guo Guo I know? You usually don't spend that much money.
Do you not feel bad for spending my money? Even if you must chop off your hand, you can't use my card!
Enough, enough. It's just the occasional shopping spree.
It's not like I won't return the money.
Once in a while, people need to be crazy for once. You must live your youth to the fullest, understand?
This isn't being crazy. You're going insane.
You usually think forever about buying a ¥1 pork bun or a ¥0.80 steamed bread.
Tell me the truth. Where'd you spend that ¥2,000? Do you have a secret boyfriend?
What secret boyfriend? I don't have the time for that.
Xiao Qin, I know you're the best. Thank you.
No need for thanks. As the saying goes, even close sisters have to clear their debts with each other. Repay me.
Where do I get all that money? Plus, even banks have installment plans.
How about this? I pay back ¥10 to you everyday.
Miss, you said it yourself, banks let you pay back by installments on interest.
I'll be a righteous person and let you pay back ¥10 each day, with ¥0.50 interest.
Also, before you borrowed my money, you had agreed to clean up my shop for free.
Are you a bandit?
I won't be a bandit then. I'll tell your mom and have her repay the money for you.
All right, all right. I'll clean. What's so formidable about telling my mom?
I have to make a delivery at twelve. After that, I'll help you clean.
Alright, you go make the delivery first, or else you'll get hunted down by your t-rex of a mom.
Xiao Qin, you're a really good person.
How about I give you my title of "Number One Beauty in Xiping?"
I'm going.
What do you mean you'll give it to me? It's always been mine!
Hello, may I ask who Lawyer Li Yun Kai is?
Oh, he's in the adjacent meeting room.
Thank you.
Today is my first day reporting here.
I was planning to leave after showing my face.
Not bad, it's pretty nice here.
Just you alone coming to see me?
If you come alone, I really don't have the time to see you. If you can bring some
hot chicks along, I'll consider if I want to see you.
You're asking me how the girls are here?
Not bad either. At a glance, they're really pure, simple. Anyhow, another kind of beauty.
Hello, Director.
Hello, Director!
Ramen-Head?
Jerk?
I'll call you later. Bumped into my enemy.
What?
The path really is narrow for enemies. I bump into you everywhere.
This happens to be a law firm. Come, let's settle our matters.
The guilty one files the suit first, is that so?
I haven't even said anything about you yet. Do you know how much the suit that you destroyed was?
Forget it. I'm too magnanimous to bicker with somebody like you.
Isn't this from that super-delicious wonton shop? Here, I'll try it.
Don't touch it. This is for a lawyer.
Are you literate?
Lawyer Li Yun Kai.
You even stole others' things. I should report this.
Stop right there. Is your Chinese taught by your gym teacher?
Li Yun Kai is me, I am Lawyer Li Yun Kai. You want to settle our debts, right? I'll total it for you.
I'll give you a discount for the lawyer fee.
Your taste in clothes is so gaudy. How could you be a lawyer?
Why can't I be a lawyer? My occupation as a lawyer is genuine.
If there's nothing else, quickly leave. Lawyers collect fees by the hour.
Do you want to pay me minutely, hourly,
or do you want a buyout?
I've already said this: I'm a magnanimous person. If there's nothing else, quickly leave.
Be careful, I'll sue you to the point where you lose your family fortune.
You think you can eat food for free just because you're a lawyer? Give me the money, hurry!
- Never see you again!- Never see you again!
How is this restaurant?
Oh, right. I have something for you.
Open it.
So pretty.
Thank you, Teacher.
I always wanted to buy a watch, but I couldn't bear it. Who knew you'd give me such a brand-expensive watch?
I saw you clipped a picture of this watch from a magazine,
so I thought, it must be something you like. As a girl,
after graduating and becoming a working member of society, you must have some presentable accessories lest others look down on you.
You have all my best interests at heart. Even with something like this, you're so thoughtful.
I really don't know how to express my gratitude.
It's only a watch, nothing much.
Put it away carefully.
Let's order first.
What's wrong?
Isn't that your senior?
I never thought he would be here. He's probably working part-time here.
Do you want to say hi to him?
No need. No need.
That's true. Kids nowadays don't want others to know about them working part-time.
Let's order first, then find another waiter.
Strange, why is he here?
Manager, I finished. I'm going to leave now.
Wait. Good work today. These dishes are for you.
You're too kind. Thank you. I'll come at 7 a.m. tomorrow.
Sure.
Okay, bye.
Why are you here?
Didn't you say you were at the study abroad agency? Why are you here?
I finished, and was bored so I...
What's that?
N-Nothing really.
Pickled vegetables?
Didn't you say all the pickled vegetables were made by your nanny?
I'm sorry. I deceived you.
My dad's company is in a bit of trouble. I was afraid you'd worry so I didn't tell you.
Is it serious? How serious is it that you even have to work part-time?
I even need a restaurant's aid to eat pickled vegetables?
Say something. We are husband-and-wife, what is there that you can't tell me?
All companies will face some troubles. Your family has so many buildings and factories.
There will be a way, right?
My dad went bankrupt. All of our immovable property were seized by the court
to pay off the debt.
What did you say? When did this happen?
It's recent. But I was afraid it'd affect your graduation so I didn't say anything.
Wait.
That means, when we got married, this had already happened?
Listen to me.
Don't touch me.
Even if I don't rely on my family, I can rely on myself to support you. We can live well.
Don't kid with me. The bottom line is, you're just an empty shell.
You even said you'd take me with you to study abroad. Do you know what this is?
You've cheated me into marriage!
No, listen to me explain!
Let me tell you. My marriage partner
will definitely be someone wealthy, who can give me happiness.
If you have nothing at all, then we can only be strangers.
[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 ♫