- Why aren't you wearing your ring? - I took it off when I was showering.
That's good. I thought you were regretting your decision.
- Why don't you tell me anything? - What do I have to tell you?
Do you remember the last time we smiled together?
You and Qin Ai are two different kinds of people.
Being together just proves that we don't suit each other.
I heard you were getting married. Wake up!
That's enough!
Why does my life have to be wasted on this garbage?
I'll hand in my resignation letter.
- Li Qin Ai! - Qin Ai!
Sorry, I'm not ready.
I can't marry you.
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[The Ex Man]
[Episode 8: Love vs. Betrayal] This TV got delivered today.
It also has Wi-Fi connection.
But we might have to adjust its position.
Sorry, have a seat.
Sit.
Sit over here. Sit.
Just sit down!
Qin Ai, I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have raised my voice.
Are you thirsty? I'll get you something to drink, okay?
Wait a second.
Do you like it?
Here.
Oh, right. Look at this table. Isn't it the one you liked most?
And that's the sofa we spent a long time choosing.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know you got all of this ready.
There's a lot you don't know.
But that's not important, right?
I meant...
I could bring my mom and Bao Bei over to look around.
Here, look at this.
This cabinet. I know you like simple things, right?
It's simple. It's white.
Li Yang, my mom didn't know I'd be out for so long.
I don't want her to worry. I'm going to head home, okay?
But I brought you here today so that I could cook for you.
It's okay.
I need to head home.
Otherwise, I'm afraid she'll worry about me.
Can you let me cook for you once more?
You've done enough for me.
I can do even more.
Li Yang, the way I've treated you...
You're angry, aren't you?
I love you so much. Why would I be angry?
I think Li Yang and your sister were weird today.
- Were they? - Didn't you see them today?
Your sister was standing here, and Li Yang was sitting here.
And then the two of them were like...
Between the two of them, there was a bit of...
a subtle...
What do they call it in dramas?
Awkwardness!
There was an awkward feeling!
You watch too much TV.
I'm going to call them to ask how they're doing.
Hey. Qin Ai is safe with Li Yang. Don't bother them.
All right, all right. I'm overthinking things.
Where are you going?
The bathroom.
Okay. It's over there.
Just around the corner.
[Come find me]
Qin Ai.
Are you okay?
I'm fine!
I forgot to tell you that you need to plug in the bidet.
Okay.
What are you doing?
I'm coming out.
What?
Nothing! I'm coming out!
Idiot.
[Come find me]
Mom.
You know we can't cook crab with pumpkin.
You'll get food poisoning from eating them together.
Actually, love is the same.
When two different people want to be together
their hearts must be in it together.
If one of them isn't
no matter what the other person does, it's useless.
Right?
Li Yang, it's really late. May I go home?
Stay with me a little longer.
What are you nervous about?
Are you afraid of me?
Okay.
Humans are fickle, indeed.
When they love someone, they'll be tolerant and accept everything.
Once they don't love someone anymore, all that's left is annoyance
and even fear.
That's probably my mom.
[Qin Ai's home] Why aren't you picking up?
And you said you weren't scared?
Did you call your mom just now?
No.
You told her to come pick you up.
Qin Ai, we've been together for four years.
What's there to be afraid of? I'm Zhou Li Yang.
What's there to be afraid of?
Tell me.
You'd better keep quiet.
Don't make your mother worry.
Hello? Auntie.
Is Qin Ai with you?
What is it?
Nothing. It's just that...
Bao Bei got a text from her.
It said "Come find me."
Where are we supposed to go find her?
She's probably out with friends.
She'll probably be home soon.
Okay. No problem.
You texted her.
You really thought I'd hurt you?
I never would have thought you'd think of me that way.
Aren't I great?
So you don't understand me at all.
You even fear me. What's there to be afraid of?
What are you scared of, huh?
You want an answer, right? Come here!
You want an answer, right? Come over here!
See! Do you see that?
I prepared it for you!
I wanted to tell you after we got married.
How great would it be to share a room?
Isn't that right?
You see?
You found it?
Yeah.
I found it on the floor of your bedroom.
You don't care about it at all?
You don't love me?
Yes, I have your house key and can open the door.
But I can't open the door to your heart!
I'm such a failure! I'm such a failure!
Li Yang, don't be like this, okay?
Don't be like what?
Do you know how selfish you are?
You said you were with me so you wouldn't get hurt.
You never loved me, did you?
I did love you.
Did you? How?
And then?
And then Dai Hai An appeared!
And you found out that you couldn't forget him.
Right? So what am I? I'm the fallback guy.
No. It has nothing to do with him.
Nothing to do with him?
Do you think I'm blind?
You think I can't see it?
Ever since he appeared, you've been so out of it!
You've wanted to confess to him.
You're a liar.
You are a liar! Do you know that?
Tell me, why can't I compare to him?
Am I that dispensable?
Tell me!
Hey, honestly, have you thought about being a mother?
Not seriously.
Oh. I really want a child.
So much that I hate that I can't give birth to one myself.
I can lend you my uterus!
Seriously?
If the price is right.
All right. We were classmates for a while, right?
I'll half sell it and half give it free.
Give what?
Don't you think we're rather compatible?
Hearing you say that, it seems so.
[Li Bao Bei]
- Hello? - Hello? Da Fa?
- What? - My sister is missing.
- What? - Is my sister with you?
What happened to Qin Ai?
Does Daddy know that I won a prize?
He does.
Hello? What is it?
Dai Hai An? Where are you?
Li Qin Ai is missing!
Qin Ai is missing?
Your call is being forwarded to voicemail.
It's my problem.
It has nothing to do with him.
Li Yang, it's really because I...
I don't dare to think about the future.
I'm not brave enough.
Actually, during this time, I haven't even known who I am.
So... how can I get married?
When we were together
I thought you were clear about everything, like me.
I worked so hard for our relationship.
I thought you understood.
I thought you were willing to do the same.
But now I realize
I don't understand you at all.
So what was all of my effort for?
Fine.
It's all because of Dai Hai An.
Qin Ai, you must know that
someone who doesn't trust herself or others
will never be happy.
I'll go cook.
Stay awhile.
Eat, then leave.
This won't do. We'll be late. Let's go inside.
But Daddy isn't here yet.
Let's go inside first. Daddy will come later.
But I want to wait for Daddy.
- Let's go inside first. - No.
I want to wait for Daddy before going in.
He's not your dad!
Why do you have to wait for him?
- Let's go! - Daddy is my dad!
I want to wait for him!
How are things?
I still can't contact her, but I can't get inside.
- Dai Hai An, what are you doing? - Be careful!
What are you doing?
Hey! Sheng Ren, help me up.
Here.
Li Qin Ai.
Is she here?
Li Qin Ai!
- The light is on. - Keep your voice down.
The light is on, but does it look like anyone is inside?
We shouldn't be doing this.
You can't open the door?
It's locked.
Move aside.
Dai Hai An, what are you doing?
- Dai Hai An! - Stop being so noisy!
Li Qin Ai.
Qin Ai.
It looks like the light upstairs is on. I'll go take a look.
Dai Hai An, you're hurt!
Here, use this and put pressure on it.
Hello?
Bao Bei.
I talked to the security guard at Li Yang's place this morning.
He said he left really early this morning.
Do you want to go over there to take a look?
Oh yeah, we went to see Li Yang's new place last time.
It's a building in Xindian district.
Okay. We'll go over there later to see.
Okay, we'll go look.
Xindian district.
Daddy!
We're back.
Look, Daddy has finished cooking for us.
Didn't you want to go on the seesaw?
You're back. You're back.
Let Daddy have some. No?
Here's your doll. Hold on to it.
Are you tired?
Look at her.
What are you doing?
Hello?
Li Yang?
Li Yang!
Qin Ai hasn't come home.
She's not with you?
She's at the new house.
She's fine.
She's at the new house?
Li Yang. What are you two doing?
Auntie...
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have made you worry.
At least you know. Good thing you called.
I've been worried to death.
It's good that you're fine.
Auntie.
I'm sorry. Qin Ai and I won't be getting married.
What?
Thank you for treating me like your son these past few years.
I won't be able to see you anymore.
If you want to eat fish
you have to ask them to kill it at the market before you take it home.
I won't be able to kill the fish for you anymore.
Remember your cart when you go to the market.
Don't carry heavy things. It's bad for your backbone.
Li Yang, what are you saying?
You must take care of yourself.
Stay healthy.
Bye.
Da Fa's got it.
Next time, eat the food while it's hot before you work.
Be careful. It's hot.
Do you want to stay here a little longer or go home?
Do you want to eat something before going to sleep?
I'm not hungry.
Then I'm going to iron some clothes.
Mom.
What? Did you call for me? What is it?
I'm sorry.
Sorry for what?
I made you worry.
It's not like it's the first time.
Have I...
also disappointed you?
Disappointed me how?
You don't ask a lot of me.
You just ask that I get married.
But I couldn't do it.
Nothing's going to happen if you don't get married.
It's great.
There are so many unmarried people these days.
Everyone lives carefreely.
There are a lot of people who live happily like that.
Not getting married is good. It's good.
Xu Sheng Ren.
You're so considerate.
I'm pretty good...
because...
I'm happy when eating breakfast with you. I like it.
Look at me.
Are you confessing your love for me?
Is confessing love something I would do?
Then what do you mean?
I mean... what do you think about platonic relationships?
Love without sex? (Sounds similar)
You love me?
A platonic relationship!
I have a platonic relationship with everyone!
Didn't you say you'd lend me your uterus?
After all this time, you're just scheming for my uterus.
Say it clearly.
The point is, we can just live together.
I'll take good care of your--
uterus.
Are you waiting for Daddy to call?
Why is there so much left?
I don't like eating sautéed mushrooms.
You have to eat them anyway. You can't waste them.
Daddy says I don't have to eat them if I don't like them.
I'm your mom.
You have to eat if I tell you to.
- But Daddy said-- - He's not your dad!
Stop saying Daddy this and Daddy that!
Dear customers...
This moment has come too soon.
These past few years
I've been communicating with the world through cooking.
Now I have to temporarily put down everything
and communicate with myself.
I once created some new flavors in this space.
I hope these flavors will stay in your hearts forever.
I'm sad not because the love is over
but because once everything is over
love is still there.
When kids are sleeping
they wake up really easily with noise.
- So can I please ask you to-- - Okay, I'll watch out for it.
Could you please pay the management fee for this month?
- I haven't paid yet? - That's right.
What date is it today?
Today is the fifth.
[Shu Ying]
Your call is being forwarded to voicemail.
Thank you. Sorry about that.
Qi Qi, sorry.
I had to talk to the security guard.
Okay.
Let's hurry. We'll be late.
Hey, that kid in your class, Wei Han... doesn't he have a cold?
Is he better?
Yes.
That's good.
- Mommy. - Yes?
What is it?
Just now, Daddy called saying we have to hurry over to his house.
Just now?
When you were talking to the security guard.
What did he say?
Nothing. He told you to hurry.
He's waiting for us at home.
Mommy... may I go home with you to see him?
Of course not. You have to go to school.
Your school is right over there. I have to take you to school first.
- Bye, Mommy. - Wait.
Did your daddy really call?
Mommy, I have to go to school. I'm going to be late.
No.
I'm angry. Do you know why?
Because you lied!
There's no call record. Why did you lie?
Haven't I told you that I hate it most when people lie?
Because in the morning, you were in a daze staring at your phone.
Mommy, don't hate me.
I don't hate you.
I won't ever hate you.
But I'm angry that you lied to me.
I don't like it when others lie to me. Why did you lie to me?
You miss your daddy?
Yes. Will he go missing like last time?
It feels like the past few years were a dream.
I've woken up from the dream
and finally realized that I don't belong there.
You're awake. I know you're sad.
But I really hope you can stand up once again.
Even if it's not for me
there are a lot of people who love and care about you.
You should get up for them.
Get up.
Open the door.
Get up.
Dad?
Bao Bei called me.
What did Bao Bei tell you?
Actually, he didn't say much.
Just... I'm just worried.
Sorry for making you worry.
What exactly happened?
I've decided not to get married.
Dad, I'll pour you a glass of water.
Okay.
- Wang Hua. - Mrs. Hou.
Have you picked a date for Qin Ai's wedding?
Last time you asked me to introduce you to a makeup artist.
I've found one for you.
Once you pick a date, I'll help make the appointment.
That way it'll be easier.
Mrs. Hou, you're so considerate.
I'll let you know when I need one.
Sorry, Mrs. Hou. I have chicken soup on the stove.
I must head back.
- Okay. - I'll let you know when I need one.
Remember to let me know.
- I will, I will! - Congratulations again!
Your daughter is getting married.
Thank you. Bye!
I originally thought what I said to you influenced you to make this decision.
Dad.
What you said to me...
- Hey! - Actually, I--
What are you doing here?
What are you trying to tell Qin Ai here?
Li Yu Shu, don't go overboard.
It's fine if you don't want this family.
But why are you here trying to cause chaos?
Mom, it's not like that.
Did you know something happened to Qin Ai?
It's because I know--
Of course you wouldn't know!
In any case, this isn't your home.
Can you give us some peace and quiet?
Leave, okay?
Leave!
Okay. I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have come.
I'm leaving.
Mom, why did you have such a huge reaction?
Why did you let him in?
He pays a part of the mortgage.
Besides, you guys haven't officially divorced.
So you're on his side?
What are you saying?
Do you know I've been worried about you all this time?
I don't know what kind of pain you're in.
And now I'm troubled by how I should tell friends and family.
How do I explain this situation?
And you know your aunt. She loves gossiping about us.
How is our matter any of their business?
You don't have to care about anyone's reputation!
So what if I don't get married?
What are you two arguing about so early in the morning?
How are we arguing?
This is my house!
If you don't like it, then move out!
I'm really hungry.
Go eat breakfast.
What do you want to eat today?
Pork chop with eggs.
Then I'll also eat pork chop with eggs.
Bye bye.
I've ordered pork chop with eggs at a breakfast place.
Pork chop with eggs. Whose is it?
- I just called in to order it. - Okay, thank you.
Thank you.
I would also like pork chop with eggs.
My heart aches for her.
I hope Qin Ai is okay.
Don't worry. I know she'll get through this.
Why?
Because she has friends like us to support her.
Hey, you're really not going to take the day off? Will you be okay?
I want to too.
But Qin Ai isn't here and our designer resigned.
I'm the only one left.
If I take today off, I think the chief editor will kill me.
Wait here for me.
- Wait here. I'll be back soon. - What are you doing?
I'm about to be late. What are you doing?
Wait!
Here.
What is it?
Vitamin C, chicken bouillon
and most importantly, something to keep you awake.
Here.
Since you can't take the day off, give it your best.
Good luck!
You can do it.
Bye.
I'm going off to work, then.
Bye.
Morning! Today is Tuesday.
Good thing you remembered.
Oh, please. Tuesdays and Thursdays are big days for us with discounts.
I have to protect my computer and make sure it doesn't crash
as I wait for customers to report all kinds of situations.
On the other hand, Boss and Sheng Ren are busy with who knows what.
During such an important time
they should come to the office no matter what.
I don't know what they're up to.
Hey, lately, you've been a little obvious.
What do you mean?
Your mind is obviously wandering.
Today, too.
How so?
Honestly, I really don't understand your relationship with Boss.
You're not like lovers
but you're not like ordinary friends.
I've never seen you guys date other people, either.
What exactly is your relationship?
I also don't understand your relationship with your "internet baby."
How much longer will you guys be like this?
Baby and I communicate with our souls. You understand?
Have you guys met?
No.
Then how do you know what kind of person he is?
Why do I have to know what kind of person he is?
I just need to know that he's always by my side.
By your side? You mean online.
You wouldn't understand.
These days, there's internet access no matter where you are.
Let me tell you, in this age
all of us have a more intimate relationship
with our computers, phones, and the internet than with our lovers.
Do you understand?
See?
He's like my phone. Always by my side.
Okay, okay, okay. As long as you're happy.
I just didn't know that was considered dating too.
I think this is considered dating.
But what you and Boss are doing...
Please, I can't understand it.
Is that considered dating?
You. Don't stare at your computer only on Tuesdays and Thursdays
when we have discounts.
You have to do it every day, okay?
Concentrate on your work.
Don't always only think about dating and trivial things.
What about dating?
Who's dating?
I've always been dating.
Kid, if you're really dating
then ask him out and meet him face to face.
You're just pretending to date online.
It's like you're playing house.
Be braver, okay?
What about you? Are you being brave?
I didn't say I was dating.
And let me tell you, if that were the case
I would have more bravery than you and you.
What bravery? What is that?
You're worried about Dai Hai An, right?
I'm not.
Dai Hai An has a small situation.
He's fine.
After he thinks things through, he'll show up, okay?
I wasn't worried about him.
He's already an adult.
He's not my boyfriend either, so it's none of my business how he's doing, okay?
If you keep some things in your heart, nothing will ever come of them.
Why not just be brave and do what you want to do?
No matter what happens, at least you'll have an answer.
Yeah.
Do you two have a lot of free time?
Okay, then.
Tonight, I'll meet with an executive to report our performance.
Take this data and write a report. Give it to me later.
Also, I need one of you to pick Qi Qi up from school and take him home.
Please. I'm really scared of kids. You pick Qi Qi up.
I couldn't sleep last night. I need to get off work on time today
so I can go home and catch up on some sleep.
[Two missed calls from Shu Ying]
[Are you okay? I wanted to see you.]
I'm sleeping. What are you doing?
Why are you sleeping at work?
Sleeping at work.
Chief Editor.
You're the only one left from the Lifestyle Team
and you're slacking off.
I wasn't slacking off. I just didn't sleep last night.
Didn't sleep?
I thought you were single.
Who says you only get tired if you have a partner?
My days are also splendid and full of things.
Okay, okay.
Then, do you want it to be even more splendid?
Chief Editor, actually, you do seem like a nice guy.
You're too kind. You can be a nice girl too, you know?
What?
Write an article for this manufacturer.
But I do editing.
Is there anyone else here? Oh, it's only you.
Chen Da Fa, you're one person doing three things. You're so talented.
Okay, that's all.
It took me a long time to find this manufacturer.
Write it well. What is it?
You can use it. Use it well.
One person doing three things.
Then can I have three salaries? Huh? Huh? Huh?
No can do.
Are you okay?
I just want to let things go. Can you stop talking to me?
Whatever you say won't affect me.
Wait.
Da Fa is calling.
- Hello? - Hello? Li Qin Ai.
That pig-headed chief editor is driving me crazy.
Let's go shopping, okay?
I'll go home and shower.
Let's meet at our usual place.
Okay.
Bye.
I don't have time to play around with you. I'm going shopping.
Then what should I do?
Qin Ai, are you feeling better?
Look.
Mom.
I'm hungry. What are we eating for lunch?
Go make some ramen yourself.
Okay.
Mom! Are you making dinner tonight?
No, I'm not.
You guys always say my food is unpalatable.
Figure out dinner yourselves.
I'm hungry.
I'm out getting food.
What are you doing?
I'm making a reservation.
I'm eating hot pot with my family tomorrow.
- Come here for a second. - What is it?
Come here for a second.
We have to go that way.
Come here.
- What do you want to do? - Welcome.
Oh, they sell it here.
Qi Qi, walk around by yourself for a bit.
I need to go take a look at something.
Miss.
Ma'am.
Are you calling me?
You called me ma'am? What did you call her?
Miss.
What do you want to ask?
Is this something you eat when you're tired?
"If you're tired, you're not cute!"
Who do you want to buy it for?
I'm buying it for Daddy.
For his dad.
He calls his dad "Daddy."
It seems his health isn't good and he's not happy.
You're such a good boy. You want to buy it for him so that he'll be cute?
- Yes. - Qi Qi!
Hurry. Your mom just called asking where we are.
- Let's go. - Wait, I have to buy this.
Why do you want to buy that?
He says he wants to buy it for his daddy.
I don't have any at home either. Let's go pay.
- Bye bye. - Bye bye!
I'm a "miss."
Don't force him.
No. If your mom knows that I brought you here, she'll kill me.
I have money. I can buy two.
I'll go bring it to Daddy.
He'll also help me give one to Mommy.
All right, put it away. I'll buy it for you.
But you have to promise me that you won't let your mom know I brought you here.
"If you're tired, you're not cute."
I'm so thirsty.
We haven't shopped like this in a long time. I'm so tired.
Yeah, we're getting old.
But I'm invigorated.
In the past, we could wear heels this high.
Now, it aches even though my heels aren't high at all.
Next time we go shopping, I have to wear sneakers.
Why are you starring at me?
I'm admiring you.
I need to look at you attentively.
To see how you're doing.
What do you mean, how I'm doing?
To see if you're better
or if you're still depressed.
Although today, I was depressed too
I believe in one principle:
You can relieve yourself by spending money.
Look at you. You feel much more energized now, right?
Li Qin Ai, you're too much.
You're looking at my pimples, aren't you?
Chen Da Fa.
What?
It's so great having you as a friend.
Even though I'm single
you're giving me another kind of happiness.
I think everyone needs a friend like you.
I think...
Should we hold hands and spin in a circle?
Do you think we're little girls? Come on!
Come on! Let's be little girls once more! Hurry up!
Be careful. Let's take off the heels.
Let's stand up and spin in a circle. Come on! Hurry up!
Yeah! I love Li Qin Ai!
You have to say you love Chen Da Fa!
- Hurry up! - Wait. I'm getting dizzy.
I'm back.
Mommy.
How come you're home so early?
I was afraid my son's life would be in danger since you were with him alone.
What an exaggeration. I went with him today to buy
two... pens.
- Two pens? - Yes.
- Okay. - Shining is really cool.
Did you two...
do something you're ashamed of?
- No. - No.
What did you eat for dinner?
I had vegetables.
- You didn't have fried chicken? - No.
- Popsicles? - No.
- Snacks? - No.
All right.
It's been hard on you. Thank you.
You may leave.
I'm off.
What should you say to her?
Bye bye, Shining.
Bye bye.
Bye. I'm off.
Thank you.
Did you finish your homework?
Mommy, do you want to shower first?
When you're done, I'll be done.
Okay. It's been tiring today.
Hurry up with your homework.
Daddy. Daddy.
Are you done yet?
Qi Qi.
Qi Qi!
Zhong Zi Qi!
Why did you leave on your own?
Didn't I tell you to never, never run out on your own?
Why did you do that?
Didn't you promise me not to do this? Promise me again.
You can't run out on your own, you got it?
What is this?
Did Shining take you to buy this?
Why did you buy this?
I wanted to give it to Daddy.
Why?
Mommy, are you and Daddy fighting?
No.
Then why haven't I seen him?
Didn't I tell you? Daddy is really busy.
He'll come back when he's done with work.
You're lying.
Why are you saying that I'm lying?
You and Daddy must be fighting.
That's why I haven't seen him.
That's why he's ignoring me.
I wanted to give this to Daddy
and have him give it to you.
Daddy will apologize to you first because he cares.
Then you two can make up and stop fighting.
Vitamins?
After you eat this, you'll become cute.
Are you saying I haven't been cute lately?
Thank you, Qi Qi.
Mommy, where do you think Daddy went?
Last time we made plans to go watch a movie
but he didn't come.
Daddy would never do this in the past.
I'm home.
Qin Ai, Mom, if you're hungry, there's bread, pastries, and drinks here.
There are some microwavable foods in the fridge.
Even if you're angry, don't starve yourself.
Look forward to tomorrow. I'm preparing a surprise for you.
Why did you come here?
Weren't you looking for me?
Me?
I have to congratulate you for passing the first round.
But don't forget
I'm the devil in your heart.
I come and go freely.
Think carefully about how you'll defeat me.
Think carefully.
Mom. Qin Ai.
What?
Hurry and come down. Hurry.
What is it?
I prepared a surprise for you guys.
Hurry down. Hurry.
Ta-da!
- Wow. - Mom, have a seat.
Li Qin Ai, have a seat.
You made hot pot?
- Yes. - This...
You didn't cut up the king oyster mushrooms.
How are we supposed to bite it?
Wait until it gets soft to bite it.
What about this Chinese cabbage?
- Do we put the whole thing in? - Don't worry about it.
Why do we have to eat hot pot?
Let me tell you, I looked it up online.
Online, it says that hot pot can bring everyone together.
It means a reunion.
Online, it says that hot pot can bring everyone together.
It means a reunion.
Anyway, just eat it.
Why are you asking so many questions?
Qin Ai, don't keep inspecting it.
I still remember what you guys taught me back then.
I have to take the plastic wrap off the kani.
The enoki mushroom...
You can't eat the bottoms of the enoki mushrooms. I already cut them off.
Weren't you really young back then? You still remember?
Of course. Back then you two were really scary.
It was like a morgue at home.
What nonsense are you saying?
I'm telling the truth, okay?
Back then you two were fighting and locked yourselves in your rooms.
It was like that every day.
I sat on the couch alone every day.
I still remember. I was sitting right over there.
I remember it clearly.
Dad.
Are you really busy lately?
Why don't you come home?
Mom and Qin Ai have been in really bad moods lately.
They've locked themselves in their rooms.
What's wrong with Qin Ai?
I don't know. I'm guessing she's going through a breakup.
Mom is acting weird lately too.
Bao Bei, lately I...
I might not be able to go back.
You're almost grown up.
Can you take care of your mom and sister in my place?
How do I take care of them?
Just...
Just make sure they're eating and sleeping properly.
Eating? Sleeping?
I don't know either.
There are a lot of things that need time before they're clear.
Hurry and eat. I have to get back to work later.
Oh yeah.
Bao Bei, bring this home.
The same goes for you.
You have to eat and sleep properly too.
Got it?
Got it.
Take this money.
Buy whatever you want to eat.
Okay.
Oh yeah.
This too.
Your sister will probably like it.
If anything comes up, call me quickly, okay?
Okay.
- Eat up. - Okay.
Mom! Mom! I brought you food.
Qin Ai, I bought you candy.
Qin Ai.
Qin Ai, I'll put the candy here.
Actually, eating hot pot has another meaning.
A family eating together.
It's a kind of reunion.
The hot pot we're showing you today--
When I was by your side
I thought the whole world's light
came from us.
The sound of your laughter, the curve of my smile...
Our happiness was so public.
We wanted the whole world to pay attention.
Only afterwards did we realize
that loving someone is really easy.
But removing someone from your heart
is so painful and hard.
I want to make hot pot. What am I missing?
How many people are eating?
Three or four people.
Dad, Mom, you, and your little brother or sister?
Mom, my big sister, me... and I hope my dad can come home and eat too.
Hurry and come eat steaming hot pot.
How are we supposed to eat this whole thing?
I think Xu Sheng Ren has fallen in love with me.
Don't you two already have a child?
Or did you have a child out of wedlock?
My dear Li Qin Ai!
I didn't get married.
You promised him. How could you just not show up?
- Shu Ying. - When a woman doesn't have a man
she can still live a rather good life.
When a man doesn't have a woman
his life is no different from a pig's.
I've never forgotten you.
Me too.
Subtitles by DramaFever
[2004: A thorn that you don't pull out will stay with you your whole life]
Hold it right there!
Li Qin Ai, do you know what time it is right now?
How can you be out and about so late at night?
I can't make sense of what you're doing.
A girl like you shouldn't be out the whole day and come home so late at night!
It's really dangerous.
Why won't you listen to me?
You were dressed like a guy. What's going on?
Li Qin Ai, did you hear me?
In the moment, we couldn't see our own change.
We can't until we switch out our demons with time.
The devil lives inside your heart and can't be taken away.
It may seem like he has left
but you've been bringing him along with you.
Just like your nails and hair
and the outermost layer of skin on your face
no matter how you cut it or trim it
it'll always grow back.
No matter how much you want to abandon it
it'll always be there.
Because it's a problem in your heart that you can't get rid of.
It's an idea you planted into your own heart.
Only by washing your face again and again
can you see your real self again and again.
You're living two lives.
When you really see someone you love, you can express yourself.