♫ 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 6 -
Teacher Xu and Professor Jin, goodbye.
Goodbye.
Get in the car.
Sister, wait for me!
Get in.
Was the bathroom cleaned?
All clean. Sister, let's go home together.
Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Stitched Into Your Heart Team @Viki
What are you doing?
Don't touch my stuff! Give it back!
It doesn't have your name on it, why should I give it back?
Give it back!
My amulet!
Is this handkerchief even yours?
The name is different.
Or is it that you're actually an idiot? ("er huo" = idiot)
It's my mother's last embroidery piece, don't touch it!
What's happening? Why are you guys fighting?
Are you okay? Where were you hit? Let me take a look. Does it hurt?
Mom, I'm fine.
How could you hit Yun Zhe?
How could you hit him so cruelly?
This child, what are you crying so loud for?
You want your dad to hear and scold us?
For God's sake! You've always had a bellyful of evil tricks.
I didn't! He's the one who bullied me!
Return the handkerchief to me!
My mom's things are all gone!
Only that handkerchief remains!
Why did you take his handkerchief for?
You want him to tattletale on you and earn an earful from your father?
Mom, I can guarantee he won't.
I can return your handkerchief,
but from now on, you must respectfully address my mother as
"mom" and call me "older brother."
From now on, you'll have to listen to me in everything.
Are you mute? Or unwilling?
Don't!
Mom, I'll be good from now on.
That's a good boy.
That's enough! Get up now.
Get up.
Brother, please return the handkerchief.
Sure, I'll give it back, but I have to see if my younger brother is obedient.
I want you to smile. The more happily you smile, the better.
You're not allowed to act pitiful.
Brother, I'm smiling. Look.
What a magnificent school. The people funding Yu Xin's education
work as professors here.
Professor Jin, your art history lectures last week were fascinating.
You made a dull topic sound so vibrant. That's impressive.
- Can I choose you as my postgraduate mentor?- Professor Jin!
Of course, you can.
Professor Jin! This is my work for the art exhibition.
Please take a look.
I think it's lacking something.
From the colors, I can tell that you are very skillful.
I don't think it's lacking. Instead, I think it's too much.
You mean...?
Picasso said that he could draw like a master at the age of ten;
yet, he spent his whole life learning how to draw like a child.
Even though he's an art genius, he wanted to learn the drawing of children. Do you know why?
When children draw, there are no techniques and no utilitarian influences.
In a child's heart, the world is pure.
I understand now. Thank you, Professor Jin.
Professor Jin, not only are you a top notch artist, you're also an amazing teacher.
If Yu Xin grows up around somebody like him,
her future life will be successful.
Hello?
Hello, are you Professor Jin?
Yes, I am.
I'm the owner of the wonton shop in Xiping.
My family really doesn't have the resources to raise Zhang Yu Xin.
Hurry and take her away.
You agree to us sponsoring her to study in Zhenhu, right?
That's right.
You have made promises to her.
You must not trick her.
Words are as good as a nail. You must fulfill your promises.
Take good care of this child with no parents.
Hello?
Take these snacks with you for the trip.
Take good care of yourself. If you are suffering,
and miss me, remember to call me.
Mom, once I have become accomplished,
I will definitely come back for you.
Brat!
Whether you have accomplished anything or not, you must remember to come back. Understand?
You must remember: Xiping will always be your home.
I will always be your biological mother!
I will always wait for you! Understand?
Mom!
Why isn't Mom back yet?
Boss, I would like a bowl of fresh meat wontons.
Uncle, you need to wait for my mom to come back before you can have them.
- Where is your mother? - My mom...
Mom!
Uncle wants a bowl of fresh meat wontons.
Boss, look at the time now and you are still not open yet?
Hey, I'm talking to you. Didn't you hear me? Are you mute?
This is my shop! It's up to me if I want to sell or not. Why are you kicking up a fuss?
I have never met someone who does business this way.
I definitely won't visit this kind of shop again.
Uncle, don't leave! I will sing a song for you.
♪ The little girl picking mushrooms is carrying a big basket. ♪
♪ In the early morning, she walks barefooted across the forests and hills. ♪
- This girl is so simple-minded.- Alright, alright.
- She smiles all the time, no matter the situation.- I'll sing another song for you.
Stop singing.
I'm sorry for my bad attitude earlier. I'll make your wontons right now.
Guo Guo, if you are hungry, you can eat at the same time, too.
Okay! We have fresh wontons to eat again!
[Twelve years later]
Take care.
Bye-bye, handsome man. Take care! Bye-bye! Please come again.
Guo Guo, deliver the takeaways.
Coming, Xiao Yu.
So disrespectful. Call me "Mom."
I know, Mom.
Don't spill the soup.
Don't worry. With Guo Guo's Delivery, I promise it'll be a quick delivery with no damages.
I'm leaving.
[Xiao Yu's Wontons]
Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Stitched Into Your Heart Team @Viki
I'm leaving, Mom!
Be careful, crazy girl.
I'm leaving, Auntie!
Have you eaten?
Guo Guo, delivering takeaways?
Uncle Wu, have you taken your anti-diabetic medications yet?
Yes, I have.
If you're hungry, order from our wonton shop!
The wontons are here. Eat them while they are hot.
Okay, Guo Guo.
Why are you in a good mood every day?
I don't have many troublesome problems, so I'll just be happy.
So many people visit your wonton shop everyday. There are tons of issues.
How could you not have any problems?
Laughing and crying through each day makes no difference, so why not laugh?
Isn't that so, Uncle?
That's right. Your auntie is getting old now, so everything seems annoying to her. Please try to persuade her.
Okay, I'm leaving now. Eat the wontons now when they are still hot.
By the way, our shop is not open tomorrow. If you need food delivery, find another eatery.
What's wrong? Are you going out? Where are you going?
I'm going to--
My--
It's a secret. I'm leaving.
Sir, what do you think of this suit?
The suit is nice, but it looks a little...
solemn. I feel like that should be worn to a funeral.
How could that be? This is a high-quality business suit. It highlights your figure very well.
So you mean if I don't wear this suit to an international summit conference, it'll be a waste?
It's not that overboard. Frankly...
This looks nice.
Wow, it's really nice.
Sir, you look so fashionable in that.
What is your occupation? An artist or a celebrity?
I'm a lawyer.
What's wrong? A lawyer can't dress in this bright color?
It's not that.
Do you have any more similarly bright-colored clothes?
I can check it out for you.
Okay, thanks.
Okay.
Yun Kai, are you done buying clothes?
Yes, I'm wearing it now. Look.
Why'd you only buy one?
You're going to another town as a legal aid.
You might be gone for multiple years. You should have bought more.
Oh, it's okay. If there's not enough, I'll return and buy more.
I can come back often.
Since you're already there, you should focus. You can't just
drive back and forth for some clothes. Pick out some more.
Don't worry.
Look over there. Do you see? I bought all those.
You bought all those?
Aiyo! Oh my God!
How much did you spend?
Mom, you're a rich madam.
These don't cost much. It's not even a large sum of money!
But...
I sincerely accepted your love.
By the way, Mom, I have already maxed out this card.
Service Staff, remember to deliver these to Xiping. Make it fast.
Okay, okay.
I'm leaving now, beloved Mommy.
Darn!
My heart is in pain!
Okay, fine. Don't get angry.
He's leaving soon, anyway. If he's gone,
I won't be annoyed since I won't see him. Spending some money is no big deal.
But my heart is still in pain.
Please enjoy your food.
Hey! Mom, why are you still here?
What's the hurry? We are going to Zhenhu tomorrow.
By selling a bowl of wontons, I can let your sister have more pocket expenses.
Aiyo! We can sell wontons every day.
Older Sister's graduation will happen only just once.
You must make yourself pretty or she will complain that you look old fashioned. What if she throws a tantrum?
I'm old fashioned?
I'm a bit old fashioned.
Fine! Let's go together then.
I'm not going. My hair looks nice already.
People love it.
Enough, put it down.
Let me finish wrapping the wontons.
It takes a few hours to do your hair.
Go now.
You brat!
Okay, okay, okay, I will go.
I'm going now.
- Don't worry. Leave the shop to me.- Okay, okay.
Go now.
When you leave, don't forget to deliver the wontons to Xiu Hua.
Okay, I know.
Teacher, I brought your takeaways.
Teacher?
Leave them on the table.
Okay.
Teacher, is my cheongsam ready?
Yes.
Come.
I just ironed it.
I really can't believe that I personally made this.
If your mom knew that you made this, she would be very happy.
Hey, Teacher, where is the other dress?
It's here.
How is it?
Teacher, your handiwork is really great.
No matter how picky a woman is, she will definitely like it, too.
You have such a sweet mouth.
Who are you giving this cheongsam to?
I-It's for a friend.
Teacher, if I had learned embroidery from you when I was young,
I definitely would be catching up with you now.
Guo Guo,
you started learning embroidery from me when you graduated from high school, right?
Yes.
During that short number of years, your progress was amazingly fast.
Youngsters nowadays don't like to embroider.
They find it old fashioned, tedious, and not interesting.
It's rare that you're clever with your hands and have the patience.
You are a good young successor.
I still remember that day when I graduated from high school.
It was the first time I came to your home and saw it full of embroideries.
I was deeply captivated.
Fortunately, you don't mind that I deliver takeaways
and let me learn embroidery from you.
Frankly, I like embroidery from the bottom of my heart.
They are just like paintings
but the feeling is greater than that of drawing.
If I can make everyone wear clothes embroidered by me,
I will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
You have great ambition.
Learn diligently then.
Yes.
[Strong Group]
Strong Group. This is my future place of work.
You.
Leave.
With your taste in dressing, you are not suitable to work in the fashion industry.
An interview is a waste of time.
Zhang Yu Xin, come in.
Thank you.
Zhang Yu Xin, right?
Yes.
Why is your family member row blank?
I'm an orphan, but I don't think my abilities are any worse than others.
Your school grades are good. Have you studied abroad before?
As a fashion designer, further studies in America or Europe is necessary.
Although I haven't been, I think--
Okay, that's enough. Next.
Wait. What brand is your clothing? They don't seem to be from any Chinese brands.
I designed and created these myself.
Really? Keep working hard.
Wife, this is for you.
Didn't I tell you not to come?
Your interview is such an important event. Of course, I must come.
Come with me.
Husband, I want water.
Okay, I'll pour some for you.
How was the interview?
I probably have no hope. They require experience studying abroad,
but I even needed help with attending normal school. How could I go study abroad?
It's okay. That's just a small failing. Our Yu Xin is so pretty and has good grades.
It's their loss for not hiring you, right?
You're so good to me.
Si Chen, can I go with you when you go study abroad in America?
We recently got married, and we have to separate already. I really can't bear it.
Actually, I can't bear to leave you, either. Studying abroad is no big deal. We'll just work in China.
You can't say that. Studying abroad is like having gold-plating.
If I have experience with studying aboard, people will never look down on me again.
Who dares to look down on you? With me here, who dares? You'll forever be my most beloved princess.
Husband, you're so good to me.
Since being with you, I've had the chance to visit fancy restaurants,
and wear famous brands of clothing and shoes. These are things I never dared to imagine before.
I am an orphan, yet I could find a handsome and smart husband
from a good family. I still feel like I'm dreaming.
But in this city, I don't even have a window that belongs to me.
How could I pray for acceptance by a family like yours that owns dozens of buildings?
Silly girl, since the first time I met you, my heart has been yours.
Actually, marriage is our own issue. Don't worry about my family too much.
Husband, this is just a hypothetical example.
But if I was pregnant, would it be easier for your family to accept me?
What a joke. We are already a legally married couple. Why are you still so insecure?
When will you take me to meet your family? If you'd take me to them, I can promise they'll like me.
Give me a bit more time, okay?
That's all I can do.
Oh, right. The couple who sponsors me is coming to my graduation ceremony tomorrow.
They're very conservative people, so I don't want them to know we're already married.
Then, what do you want me to do?
You just can't let them know we're married.
Okay. If it's a command from Wife, I must obey.
Who's your wife?
If not you, who else could it be?
Come here! You won't let me kiss you, right?
No! Hey, look over there!
Look where?
Hello? Sister, tomorrow Mom and I--
You must not come tomorrow. My graduation ceremony will be very busy. Don't come cause trouble.
That's all. I'm busy. I'll hang up now.
Sister!
Guo Guo! How is it? Do I look good in this?
Mom, it's so pretty. You look like a rich madam.
You rascal. You're usually so clumsy. I can't believe you can embroider.
You did a good job. Whose phone call was that? Yu Xin?
All these years, Yu Xin and I have rarely seen each other. Whenever I remember that I'll personally see her graduation ceremony tomorrow,
I'm so excited that my heart starts racing. What did she say?
She asked me what time we're going tomorrow.
Zhenhu isn't too far but isn't too close. We must leave early tomorrow morning.
Didn't you say you have a gift for her?
That's right. Wait. I heard the laundry shop boss say that female college graduates
all wear traditional Chinese clothing and cheongsam dresses. Very extravagant.
That's why I prepared one for Sister.
I'll show you. Look. How is it? Pretty, right?
It sure looks good.
But the laundry shop's boss doesn't have a college graduate child, how would she know? What if we embarrass Yu Xin?
We'll just bring it over. If Sister wants to wear it, fine. If she doesn't, we'll put it up.
Our Yu Xin is graduating from college tomorrow. We can't have any mistakes happen. Did you also embroider this?
Of course not. Sister is so picky. I asked Teacher to make this.
What? Xiu Hua made this? You told her Yu Xin is your sister?
You rotten girl, how many times have I told you that you can't tell others?
Mom, you've reminded me so many times. How could I say it?
I told her the dress is for a friend. Don't worry.
That's more like it. Alright, we have to wake up early tomorrow. Hurry and sleep.
Mom, you should sleep soon, too. The television is about to shatter from your excessive looking.
♪ The breeze rises. The moon rises into the blue-green sky. ♪
Wife, where's Yun Zhe?
At work. He always leaves early in the morning and returns late at night.
Even like this, he doesn't have a very presentable business card.
Husband, when will you promote Yun Zhe to general manager of the company?
If he doesn't want to stay in the company, he can find another job. Strong Group isn't lacking employees.
People coming for interviews now are all top-notch students. We can easily hire so many.
I'm not saying that he's unsatisfied. I was just reminding you
that Yun Zhe is the valedictorian of the department of business administration from a famous university.
He's very outstanding and capable.
Yun Kai is also a top student from the law department. Are you saying I should also hire him to work in our company?
Dad, please don't put your hopes on me. I'm not going to work at the company. I'm fine being a lawyer.
What flowery clothing are you wearing?
You're a lawyer, not somebody trying to become a celebrity.
Does it not look good?
Dad, Mom especially chose this for me to celebrate my departure to Xiping.
This isn't the only one. There are loads more!
Mom is trying to assure that I won't be distracted in Xiping and not come home too often.
Mom, I really like these clothes. You have good taste.
Say, you... What are these that you bought?
- Husband--- You bought these, right?
Even if you want him to never return home, you can't be like this!
Husband, I didn't pick these clothes for him.
In order to show affection for him, I gave him my card. He bought the clothes himself!
Mom, I'm sincerely showing my gratitude towards you. Don't misunderstand me.
Rotten child, you spent my money and threw me under the bus. That's absurd.
You! I'm talking about you right now!
If you don't change your good-for-nothing attitude,
I'll capture you from Xiping and lock you at home so that you can't leave!
You can't do that. Dad, not even Mom will agree, right? Mom, you can't bear for me to return.
You worked so hard to push my aunt to America to learn pizza-making. Now, you're about to push me to Xiping.
All of your eyesores are gone. The good life is about to begin! How could you allow me to return home?
You rotten child! What nonsense!
You--! You just started at your job.
It's a good opportunity to do training at the basic level. Also, your Aunt Hai Lan
is overseas to date and to fall in love.
As her sister-in-law, how could I hold her back from her happiness?
Alright, alright. Tell that to my dad. I need to meet with some superiors.
I'll see you later at the restaurant. I'm leaving.
Change out of that outfit first! You rotten child!
See that? That's your precious son. I'm telling you, he maxed out my card.
He maxed it out in minutes! My heart is hurting.
It's bleeding! How could a child like that exist?
- How could such a heartless child exist?- Enough, enough.
You can spoil your son like that?
- If I had known, I would've changed into these clothes after arriving to Zhenhu. - You're just too nervous.
Mom! Mom!
Ramen-Head, you're blocking the road. What are you doing?
Why are you yelling? Don't you see that you hit her?
Are you trying to feign an injury to get compensation?
Even if you want compensation, you should pick a good time.
Seriously, you're already grown, but you're forcing your elder into this field of blackmailing work. Don't you have morals?
What kind of person are you?
Who are you calling a fraud?
If you hadn't honked your horn and shook my mom dizzy, she wouldn't be like this!
Ramen-Head, what did you say? I-I honked my horn and shook your mom dizzy?
You're so funny! That's the first time hearing that you could shake somebody dizzy by honking!
You're so interesting. Hurry and move away.
Get out!
- What are you doing?- Get out!
That hurts.
Move away. You're like a woman!
Apologize to my mom.
- Why should I apologize? What has it to do with me?- You!
Guo Guo, give me water.
- Mom. - My head is spinning.
Take it slow. Are you feeling better?
I feel much better.
Jerk!
Are you crazy?
- Just wait and see. - Get out of the car!
Jerk!
As the leader embroiderer of Golden Thread Embroidery,
you previously held a clothing show promoting the clothing development from the Tang to Song dynasties overseas.
You even made it into Time magazine.
May I ask, among all your works, which do you think is most significant?
As the successor of Golden Thread Embroidery,
I face every project with attentiveness and hard work.
They are all equally important to me.
I heard you are the first person to successfully restore Master Mei Lanfang's embroidered opera costume.
I'm very honored to have had such an opportunity.
This is also a huge affirmation for Golden Thread Embroidery.
Although a lot of difficulties arose during the repair process,
with the help of Golden Thread Embroidery's past experiences and our excellent embroidery teachers,
we worked together to accomplish this job.
Grand Lead Embroiderer, are you going out?
I'm going to visit the art museum. The curator told me new shipments of embroidery arrived.
Let me drive you there.
No need. I'm in good health.
I'll walk there as my exercise.
Perhaps I may bump into Yi Bei on the streets one day.
Why are there so many reporters here today again?
Our Golden Thread Embroidery just finished repairing Master Mei Lanfang's embroidered opera costume.
There are too many reporters here for the interview.
We couldn't stop them. They almost broke down the front door.
Lead Embroiderer Xu had no choice but to rush out and greet them.
Oh, she's dressed quite well for being in a rush. I'm leaving now.
- Take care. - Okay.
Nauseous. Do I have heatstroke?
Mom, there is a bench there. Let's take a seat.
Endure it a little longer.
I'm getting old.
My body is not in good condition. It collapses so easily.
Sit. I will let you have some chicken soup.
Hey! Don't do that.
I brewed this chicken soup for your sister. Put it away. I'm not drinking this.
Why don't I let you have some eggs?
I cooked this for your sister, too. Let's take this to her.
Mom, you won't be okay if you continue this way.
I'm okay. I just need to drink some water.
Let me have the water.
What time is it now?
- We must not hold up your sister's graduation ceremony.- Okay.
I'll go ask which public transport to take to go there.
Take your time to drink this.
Hey! Hello there, Grandma.
May I ask which bus to take to Zhenhu University?
Zhenhu University?
The buses here don't go that way. Just walk straight and
turn right. There are buses over there which go to the university.
- Thank you, Grandma.- Thank you.
Mom, let's go.
If Yi Bei were still around, she would probably be at this age.
Eh?
Young lady! Young lady, your stuff!
This-- Isn't this Xiu Hua's handiwork?
Guo Guo, take a good look.
Look at how big the college is where Yu Xin studied.
A reputable school is just like this; it has a western style.
Isn't Yu Xin great to be able to study here?
Yes, Mom. Older sister is really great.
Mom, don't be too caught up in your pride. There are so many people at this school.
They are all dressed in black. How are we going to find Older Sister?
You still dare to say this?
Didn't you lose Yu Xin's cheongsam just now?
Brat, you are so clumsy.
You are not reliable at all.
Mom, I was wrong. I'll apologize to you.
It's all that trouble maker's fault from earlier.
If it weren't for him, how could I have possibly lost the dress?
Mom, look over there now. Older Sister!
Mom, why does Yu Xin want us to leave as soon she saw us?
I don't know either.
Older Sister!
- Old Sister! Slow down.- Yu Xin, slow down.
- What are you doing here? - We are here to watch your graduation ceremony.
Mom and I took a bus and rushed here.
Look, these are your favorite food. We specially brought these.
This looks really nice.
- This gown... - It looks really nice.
This mortarboard is really nice. Can I--?
Don't dirty it.
Yu Xin, look at you. You have lost weight.
I cooked some nice food for you to boost your health.
Why are you guys causing trouble here? Hurry and leave.
I have something on. Don't follow me.
- Hey, Old Sister! - Yu Xin!
- Guo Guo, quick! - What are you doing? It wasn't easy for us to be here. How can she leave like this?
- Listen to me.- Mom--
Yu Xin, you are an outstanding graduate.
This is for you.
Thank you, Professor Jin. Thank you, Teacher.
I'm very happy that you could come.
This kid is always so well mannered.
Your result is based on your ability. Not everyone can attend an elite college.
Not every student here is an outstanding graduate.
This is due to your great help.
If not, I may not even have had the opportunity to attend college.
Let's walk around the college. I will show you around. Let's go.
Stop looking. Let's go back.
Mom, we should look at them openly. Why are we sneaking around?
Don't be loud.
Let's go back.
Why should we go back? We took the bus early in the morning just to visit her.
In the end, we have to leave without even taking a picture together?
Guo Guo, as long as Yu Xin is doing well, nothing else is more important.
I want to go home now.
The cheongsam that you made for me has a tight waist and collar.
Are you trying to choke me to death?
I want to go home now and change out of this.
Mom, those two people next to her,
are they the ones who supported her education?
Were you afraid to talk to sister because you were afraid that she would feel awkward?
- This Zhang Yu Xin... Seriously...- Don't overthink it.
No, I'm going to see her. Mom!
I really can't bear to leave this school.
Teacher, Professor Jin. Could we take a photo together?
My college classmates have their families to share this moment with them.
I feel really envious. I was standing here like an idiot just now as no one took a photo with me.
Foolish child.
Zhi Ming, let's take a family photo with Yu Xin.
Hey! Wait here for me.
Guo Guo. Guo Guo!
Here!
Do you want a family photo? I can help you.
- Don't bother. - It's okay.
It's rare for someone to be so passionate. Thank you.
It's okay. Come, everyone, stand closer.
I'm starting.
Are you a family?
Why don't you look like each other?
I'm not very good with words. Come, let's take a photo.
Come, stand closer.
One, two, three.
Smile.
It looks great.
Come, stand closer. Put up your hands, okay?
Put up your hands and do this.
That's right. Be happier. Great.
[Golden Thread Embroidery]
Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Stitched Into Your Heart Team @Viki
♫ 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 ♫