(Lost in 1949)
She is pregnant?
Why you've never mentioned it?
It is so fast.
The truth is we've been together for quite a while.
She's been pregnant for a few months.
If this spreads...
and the neighbours know how long...
she's conceived the baby,
our family name will be tarnished.
So after much thought,
I decided not to tell you.
You.
But you're going to be a grandmother.
Mom.
What's done is done.
What can we do?
Don't hide it from your family.
Don't worry.
From now on,
we have to be...
mindful of what we say to others.
Keep a low profile.
Later,
I'll ask Mrs. Zhang's brother-in-law...
to get you a big brass bed...
at the local products shop.
How can you sleep like that?
And...
a dressing table for her?
Sure.
As a mother-to-be,
you need to dress up more...
and wear appropriate clothes.
Mom,
sorry that Li Wen and I...
have made you worried.
Let's go.
Mom, so no need to look for the ring?
Let's go.
Goodnight, mom.
My bad.
I forgot to lock the door before going to bed.
Hope it didn't scare you.
It is alright.
But...
about my pregnancy,
we just show our cards like that?
It is a perfect timing.
My mom said...
whether it is self-drawn or by discard,
seize the chance as long as you can win.
Let's go to bed.
I meant here.
Let's sleep.
Goodnight.
Do you think about that person...
all the time...
when you fall in love?
Why didn't you tell me...
you are...
brother's wife on that day?
I'm sorry.
I have a secret now.
I have a secret.
You finally understand...
you can't do...
what your brother has done.
But are you...
fully aware of...
what your brother has really done for you?
Li Wen is pregnant.
It's me, professor.
I want to go back with you.
That's great, Qiao.
I tell you...
for the next couple of days, you go to work as usual.
And I will arrange some people...
to pick you up at the cafe...
and take you to the airport.
Okay, okay.
Li Wen.
-Come here. -Mom.
Don't do these works anymore.
It is okay.
Are you tired?
And also...
wear looser clothing...
in the future.
You will feel more comfortable...
and it is good for the baby.
It is alright, mom.
My baby bump has yet to show.
Come.
Li Wen,
About what I said last night...
don't take it to heart.
I really didn't know the truth.
I didn't mean to embarrass you.
Besides,
you are the young mistress in the family.
Your words carry weight.
You'll be a mother soon,
don't let yourself suffer.
I get it, mom.
Master Six,
Qiao Li Jie...
has been doing math at the cafe.
His assistant, Qi Xiao Lin...
still hasn't received his research manuscript.
In addition,
based on Qi Xiao Lin's observation,
Qiao Li Jie doesn't seem to perform very well...
at work.
Looks like there are some problems in his research.
Is Steinbeck...
still meeting with Qiao Li Jie?
No.
Professor Steinbeck...
visited few old friends in Shanghai...
who had studied at MIT...
these few days.
His meeting with Qiao Li Jie is probably...
a catch-up with an old student.
Continue to monitor him,
unless he leaves Shanghai...
Yes.
Otherwise,
don't let our guard down.
Yes.
Gui Fen,
I asked you to make...
silkie chicken soup with red dates, is it ready?
It is almost done.
What is this?
How come there are so much food?
Madam,
the silkie chicken soup and snow fungus soup with lotus seed.
are prepared for Young Mistress Li Wen as instructed by you.
What about this? Whose soup is this?
This...
This was from Young Mistress Yue Rong.
Yue Rong?
Mom,
you are also here.
Yue Rong,
I remember asking you...
about the bird's nest in the morning
Didn't you tell me...
it is finished?
Right.
I thought it is finished.
But later...
I found 3 premium bird's nest pieces.
So I quickly gave them to Gui Fen...
and asked her to soak them in water.
She can stew them for Li Wen at night.
In that case,
you are really thoughtful.
But even Li Wen has a very good appetite,
I don't think she can finish so much soup.
Gui Fen, how about this?
Tonight,
you take the snow fungus soup out...
and give it to everyone.
Save this pot...
of bird's nest...
for Li Wen.
Do you hear me?
Yes.
Yue Rong,
Li Wen is pregnant now.
She can't be on the move.
So I won't let her go...
to the gas company to pay fees.
You need to run an errand later.
From now on, you have to...
do more household chores or errands...
of this family.
Have a seat, sister-in-law.
Why don't you enjoy it yourself?
I'll go to help Gui Fen.
This is prepared for you.
It is for me?
Please have a seat.
Composer...
Prokofiev created...
this album for his child.
A symphonic fairy tale for children,
entitling "Peter and the Wolf".
It tells the story of a boy, Peter...
who defeated a wolf.
The composer used human voice to narrate the story...
while the instruments were used to represent...
the characters.
Listen to it.
Flute represents the bird.
I think it is very valuable...
for early education
But the baby is still in my womb,
it can't understand this.
You are 3-month pregnant.
The fetus has developed the sense of hearing.
Even it doesn't understand,
you still can appreciate it.
In addition to this,
I've prepared Mozart's,
Bethoveen's...
and my favourite, Brahms' record.
Gramophone!
It is so cool, brother. Where did you get it?
It is made in Germany.
If it is sold in the black market,
it won't cost the same price.
Brother,
for the sake of the baby's...
and the pregnant woman's health,
the volume of our speech...
should be below 60 decibels.
Li Jie is playing music for me,
saying that it is the early education for the baby.
The baby is yet to be born and the early education already started?
Good!
Li Jie, you are not bad being an uncle.
Of course.
(Chun Zhen)
I've put some red dates...
in this yogurt.
Try it.
It can nourish the blood. Good for your health.
Okay.
Li Jie insisted on...
playing symphonies to us.
Even adults don't like it,
let alone educate the baby in the womb.
So funny.
He is doing it for my own good.
And...
symphonies are quite pleasant,
very interesting.
It is so tasty.
Really?
Good, drink it in bed.
Move backward a little bit.
It is more comfortable.
Qiao Zhi Cai.
Thank you.
Why do you suddenly...
thank me for nothing?
Thank you...
for giving me another family.
Now, mom is...
being nicer and nicer to me.
It was very kind of her..
to buy me new furniture.
Same goes with brother, sister-in-law...
and Li Jie.
Everyone is so nice to me.
It makes me...
feel very guilty.
I think...
this child...
owes you so much.
What are you talking about?
This is my child.
I'm the father.
My mom is the grandmother.
My brother and sister-in-law...
are the...what is it again?
Uncle and auntie.
Li Jie is the younger uncle.
We are family,
We are all related.
We are family.
Hurry up and eat it.
What's wrong?
It moved.
What moved?
It moves.
It is moving.
Do you feel it?
Feel what?
Here it comes again.
Right, it is moving.
It is.
I felt it. It must be a boy.
You see, how strong it kicked.
It kicked me.
You are just exaggerating.
It can't be having such a big movement.
It is true.
(Tian Xin Garment Pressing Shop) Regarding Professor Steinbeck's...
background, have you got to the bottom to it?
It is still under investigation.
Based on the information that we have,
it is all about the history...
of his academic research at MiT.
Apart from academic research,
whether he still has other experience,
we need to investigate further.
-Boss, Xiao Li. -Wu.
We just intercepted a message...
sent to the US military by the US embassy.
It is said that...
Qiao Li Jie has pledged allegiance to them.
They are going to take him...
to the US...
after 2 days.
at 9p.m. ,
Professor Steinbeck...
is no ordinary man.
Contact Comrade Ku Mu at the airlines now,
ask him to check all flights...
departing at 9p.m. after 2 days.
And tell Comrade Si Nan...
to persuade Qiao Li Jie to stay.
Yes,
I'll do it right away.
She is pregnant?
Are you sure?
She...
Who is it?
Chief Jiang, it is me.
I will call you back later.
I need to work now.
Alright, no problem.
Come in.
Chu.
Chief Jiang.
Have a seat.
I have wine, tea and water here.
-What do you want for drink? -I am not in the mood.
Stay in the office. Stay in the office.
I have all the time in the world to stay.
Chu,
tell me what's going on.
Nothing.
I come here just to have a chat with you.
Did you notice...
Qiao Zhi Cai...
has become very close to Master Six?
It is all thank to you.
If you didn't let them reverse the game,
they wouldn't have been acting so boldly.
I admit that...
I've taken the wrong move.
But...
it is not completely hopeless...
for us right now.
Huang Li Wen and Qiao Zhi Cai...
must have something to give them away.
As long as we keep tracking it down,
we'll surely find some clues.
But right now...
I am lack of fund and manpower.
The equipment has been turned over.
There is no way to carry on the investigation.
Chief Jiang,
can you just do me a favour?
You can send 2 men...
to spy on them.
Chu,
have you forgetten what Master Six said?
Don't get near them.
let alone monitor, wiretap and tail them.
Chu, I really don't have the courage.
Don't drag me into this.
No, how am I dragging you into this?
At first,
was it not you...
who suspected that they faked a marriage?
Listen to me.
The investigation has come this far.
If we don't continue,
their conspiracy will be successful.
It will be too late when they get away.
Chu.
That's right.
At first, I suspected that...
there is something fishy in their marriage.
But after the banquet that night,
I've changed my view.
You could tell by the way they looked at each other.
Their chemistry...
and intimacy...
cannot be faked.
Listen.
Chu, you are not married.
You don't understand.
But I'm very clear.
I don't know about marriage,
but I'm clear that...
who we're dealing with.
Fake marriage...
is the common approach...
the Communists use for cover-up.
You are a smart man.
Can't you tell?
Come. Sit down, Chu.
Sit down.
Let me ask you.
You've been spying on Huang Li Wen...
for a very long time.
Do you know that she is pregnant?
I just received a tip.
She's been with Qiao Zhi Cai for a while...
and pregnant for a few months.
Hello, Mrs. Qiao.
Mrs. Tang.
Mrs. Qiao,
you accompany Young Mistress Li Wen here for checkup?
Right, we come here specially to thank Doctor Tang.
You are most welcome.
Mrs. Qiao, you come at the right time.
I've bought the osmanthus cake Mrs. Wang mentioned...
2 days ago.
Really?
Let them do the checkup.
We go and eat the cake. Let's go.
Li Wen...
I will look for you after checkup.
-Let's go. -Okay.
See you later, Mrs. Qiao.
Where did you buy it?
I'm sorry, Doctor Tang.
Mrs. Qiao is worried about me.
She insisted on coming with me.
Do you know that Qiao Li Jie is going to the US?
Li Jie mentioned about it before.
His mentor, Professor Steinbeck from the US...
has suggested him to work in the Lab at MIT.
I've talked to him...
and he decided not to go.
This is more serious then.
Based on the latest information from the party,
Qiao Li Jie has agreed to go back to the US.
Really?
He didn't mention about it.
Other family members also don't know.
Speculation won't help.
You have to confirm his decision.
Once you've done so,
inform me immediately...
whether he is going to the US or not.
Okay.
Chief Jiang,
how long Li Wen has been pregnant?
The baby is not mine.
How would I know...
how long she's been pregnant?
I really don't know when is the exact timing.
But it's been a few months.
Here comes our chance.
What do you mean?
According to my speculation,
Huang Li Wen is carrying...
her ex-husband, Zhang Xiao Guang's baby.
What we need to do now...
is to find out exactly when she got pregnant.
If it is more than 5 months,
it will be a solid proof...
of their fake marriage.
Don't forget. 5 months ago,
Qiao Zhi Cai was serving sentence in prison.
That's right.
The baby certainly doesn't belong to Qiao Zhi Cai.
You quickly send...
two persons to keep an eye on Huang Li Wen.
Check the hospital that she goes for checkup.
And then,
spy on her 24 hours.
Make the call.
Come on.
Chief Chu.
In my opinion,
I think you are out of your mind.
Let me ask you.
Is Qiao Zhi Cai a fool?
Why would he marry a woman...
who is carrying someone else's baby?
And he married her with great affection?
With all his heart?
Let me...
Let me tell you one last time.
This is a cover-up of their identity.
They are putting on a show.
Chief Chu.
I also tell you this one last time.
I've known Qiao Zhi Cai for long.
Based on my understanding to him,
he and Huang Li Wen...
are definitely not putting on a show.
Impossible.
Chief Jiang,
I'll be honest with you then.
Even if you are correct,
their marriage is real...
and they are not communists.
But...
allowing someone like Qiao Zhi Cai...
to become Master Six's close associate,
it will do no good...
to both you and I.
Chief.
I get it, just go.
Yes.
Chief Chu,
I'm sorry.
I still have works to do,
please excuse me.
No.
Chief Jiang, here.
Please.
Thank you for coming.
What makes you think of me all of a sudden?
How can you say like this?
Chief Jiang,
I invited you here...
as I have a favour to ask from you.
What's it?
Well,
Master Six..
has given me many missions lately.
For the nightclub at Gordon Road,
I need to check the bank transaction records.
As for Manager Yang,
I need to help him importing raw materials.
I've been so occupied these day...
and I can't cope.
Brother Qiao,
you are here...
to show off that you are on the gravy train right?
Don't put it that way.
In fact,
because Li Wen...
is pregnant.
Her belly is getting bigger.
I have so many jobs...
and at the same time, I need to take care of her.
It is very exhausting.
So I was thinking...
if I should hand over the jobs...
given by Master Six to you,
allocate your time...
to help me.
Brother Qiao,
I don't have much time...
and energy now.
You see.
You ask me for help.
Other people also ask me for help.
If I help you,
I won't be able to help others.
So you...
Coffees are here.
Chief Jiang,
We've known each other for long.
I've told Master Six.
He said that...
these terrific jobs...
are best to give to Chief Jiang.
I don't dare to go against Master Six.
Alright then, brother Qiao.
I will bite the bullets to help you.
Chief Jiang, you're such a good friend.
Such a good friend.
Enjoy your coffee.
No dessert?
I want some desserts.
I've ordered.
-It will be served soon. -Okay.
(Zhenning Village)
Mom,
Brother Yi Ying, sister-in-law.
Brother Zhi Cai, sister-in-law,
I've decided...
to continue my research career in the US.
Li Jie, why did you change you mind?
Great.
I support you.
Your dad said it long time ago.
The sky is unlimited for birds to fly,
the ocean is boundless for fish to leap.
Go ahead.
Dad was far-sighted.
Li Jie is an extraordinary person.
He should go to America.
Right, Li Jie is the only one in our generation...
who can bring honour to the family name.
Li Jie,
when are you leaving?
The day after tomorrow.
All of us shall see you off then.
No need.
Professor has made arrangement for me.
He asked me to wait at the cafe.
He will send some people...
to take me to the airport.
You don't need to see me off.
I see.
The Professor made the arrangement for you personally,
I certainly feel relieved.
But you suddenly said that you'll be leaving the day after tomorrow.
It is too rush.
How about this?
Yue Rong.
you go and prepare...
three quilts for Li Jie.
One is for spring and autumn.
One is for winter.
And one for summer.
Mom.
the quilt maker won't be able...
to make so many quilts on such a short notice.
You can find 3 quilt makers to do it.
Mom.
The professor told me...
to keep a low profile for this trip.
So I have to pack light...
without these huge items.
Yi Ying,
you go to the bank...
to exchange more US dollars...
for Li Jie.
We can't let him...
be short on money while he is traveling.
Now...
Now, there are a lot of restrictions on exchanging US dollars.
Aren't you a staff in the bank?
You can surely find a way.
I really can do nothing about it
Let Zhi Cai use his connection then.
Zhi Cai,
you are working at the organisation,
you can think of a way right?
Don't worry.
Mom, since you asked, I will get it done.
This man sitting next to...
Professor Steinbeck,
have you found out his identity?
He is working at the Pentagon.
Cononel Christopher,
the top leader...
of the nuclear project in Manhattan.
We just received a tip.
Professor Steinbeck has been working for him secretly.
He has recruited more than 20 engineers.
But having these engineers...
is not enough,
They need a very outstanding physicist for their nuclear project.
That's why they are taking Li Jie to the US...
to work for the military?
I must stop this from happening.
This is Bach's...
"Goldberg Variations".
Legend has it that...
Bach wrote it for a Count...
who suffered from insomnia.
There are 32 pieces for the whole set.
It made remarkable variations...
to the musical theme.
Li Jie,
why did you change your mind all of a sudden?
Li Wen,
I can't explain music to you in the future.
If there's something that you don't understand,
you can refer to this book.
It has all the answers.
﻿Last time when we were eating together,
you said that you would stay.
Did something happen...
and it affected your decision?
Do you think...
that the circumstances...
in the US is more favarouble to your career?
Or...
are you worried...
that Nationalist Party...
and Communist party will hurt you?
These are not the answers.
What is the exact reason then?
I've fallen in love.
What?
With whom?
Can you tell me?
This is my secret.
My secret.
Li Jie.
Look,
is this your gold watch?
You gave up...
such a precious item for this house.
I was thinking to myself that...
it had to be redeemable.
I would get it back when I had the money.
You'll be leaving for the US.
So I've redeemed it.
Put it on.
Make your professor proud.
Also,
you go to the US this time,
you'll probably stay there for the rest of your life.
When you're studying hard over there,
don't occupy your mind with research only.
Make more friends.
Go out more often.
Don't worry about the family.
Your brothers are here.
Brother,
I'm sorry.
What are you talking about?
Sorry for what?
I'm sorry.
Ever since I was little,
I had no idea what a secret was.
I also didn't know...
that carrying a secret would be so unbearable.
I want to confess to you.
I've fallen in love with Li Wen.
That's why...
That's why I decided to go to the US.
I won't see you again.
I'm really sorry.
What were you talking?
You've been in Li Jie's room for quite a while.
Nothing.
Li Jie is going to the US after 2 days.
If both of you don't have a good chat now,
you won't be able to do that afterwards.
We've never had a heart-to-heart talk before.
We don't have this habit.
What's wrong?
I feel tired.
I have to accompany elder brother to exchange US dollars tomorrow.
So many troubling things.
You are a man with great ability.
Capable men do more.
Is Li Jie...
really leaving this time?
He is really leaving.
After he settles down in the US,
he will surely be forming a family there.
I wonder...
what kind of girl he likes.
Do you know...
Li Jie told me that...
he has fallen in love.
He told you?
I knew that he had told you.
You said you didn't chat with him?
Whom is he in love with?
I asked him but he didn't want to tell me,
saying that it is a secret.
It is a joke.
Don't believe him.
I think Li Jie...
doesn't look like someone who likes to joke.
Then what do you think it is?
He is oblivous to...
what's happening around him.
The women he sees everyday are mom,
sister-in-law, Gui Fen...
and...
and you.
Does he fall in love...
with anyone of you?
What's wrong with you?
Why are you so agitated?
Like you have swallowed gunpowder.
I want to sleep now.
Comrade Ku Mu.
(Tian Xin Garment Pressing shop) we've received an information,
Qiao Li Jie will be taking...
China Airlines' flight,
departing from Shanghai and arriving in Tokyo.
The US authority wants Qiao Li Jie...
to transfer in Tokyo first then travel to the US.
Inform Comrade Ku Mu right away.
Ask him to sneak into this flight.
and standby in the plane.
If comrade Si Nan is unable to convince Qiao Li Jie to stay,
we will have to activate plan B...
to ensure Qiao Li Jie's safety.
Master Six, I just received a news.
Professor Steinbeck...
has left Shanghai.
Some of his old friends went to see him off.
Looks like this is a private visit.
Keep observing...
Qiao Li Jie.
I don't have to stress...
how important he is anymore, okay?
Yes.
Cover yourself with the blanket if you want to sleep.
Is it because...
we were busy...
preparing stuffs for Li Jie.
And you felt neglected.
That's why you are upset about it?
Brother,
I've fallen in love with Li Wen.
You always say...
mom likes Li Jie...
better than you.
It is actually not true.
A mother always worries about her son who is 1000 miles away from home.
Li Jie is going to the US soon.
It is so far away.
For sure mom would get worried.
If we didn't fake our marriage...
and Li Jie pursue you,
will you fall in love with him?