The Way We Were
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The Way We Were
Episode 12
No matter what happened, you have to eat.
Miao Ying.
I made you sad. I'm sorry.
Did Shu Che give you a hard time?
He didn't.
Relax. Time will heal everything.
Once there's a crack in our relationship, it will always be there.
What's between you and Uncle Shu.
It's not as simple as him helping you to get the construction bid for the city government, right?
What else do you think there is?
For example, benefits.
Someone throws a peach at me, I will give a jade in return.
Benefits and relationships can never be separated.
Once they're separated,
how else can we express our sentiments?
I am really scared now.
If Shu Che were to find out about this—
So what if he knows?
He will then suspect that this is a scheme that you've proceeded cautiously to fulfill,
and not only that, I was a part of that plan.
Then, he will think the love between us
is not pure anymore.
Or perhaps, it has never been pure at all.
Pure? I agree.
Love is beautiful because of its purity.
But that is the only good side of purity.
Purity can't last forever, only benefits can.
If you want to make your love last forever,
you definitely can't rely on just how pure it is.
What it relies on is how steady your mutual benefits are.
Whether or not it can maximize your mutual benefits by being together.
I believe you will understand this.
Shu Che will understand it eventually.
In my life, all the people beside me left.
No one stayed out of pure friendship.
We are all in a practical same interest community.
So, love is the last thing that can go through tests and temptations.
What you enjoy today as the purity of love
will probably be the reason for your pain tomorrow.
Only benefits can make you stick together.
You're bound together for good and bad.
Do you understand?
So all these things you're telling me,
is to just make me accept that marriage is based on a mutual benefit exchange?
I am just trying to make you see the connection between our two families.
It's not going to defile your pure and beautiful relationship.
It's going to tie you and Shu Che closer together.
Your future marriage
will be steady and indestructible.
When love is already impure,
what's the point of close ties?
Daughter, you probably don't understand
what I mean by this.
But you will agree to what I said today in the future.
Please, let me rest a while. I'm too tired.
Get some sleep.
Don't think too much.
Miao Ying...
I owe you a wedding.
Good night.
These days when Miao Ying isn't here,
your place has become another filthy, bachelor's pad.
I couldn't find anything but instant noodles.
Here, eat it while it's hot. Don't wait till the noodles get soggy.
You eat so fast.
Would you have starved to death if I wasn't here?
Go pick up Miao Ying.
We need to take a break from each other.
How long do you plan to punish her?
This is not a punishment.
I just want a reason why she's having second thoughts.
Is that too much to ask?
Mom.
Did you, or especially dad, put any pressure on Miao Ying behind my back?
Did he ask Miao Ying not to marry me?
No. Of course, not.
If your dad didn't agree, he would tell it to your face.
Why would he force Miao Ying behind your back?
- Really? - Really.
Then I can't think of any reason why she would change her mind overnight.
She was as eager to get married as I was. Now, she's a runaway bride.
I always feel like something happened...
the day or the night before the marriage registration
that just made her change her mind like that.
Did you ask her what happened?
She said nothing happened.
But I always feel like she's hiding something from me.
Miao Ying is like...
a complete stranger to me these days.
Shu Che, I am a woman. Only men are logical.
Women are emotional creatures.
Sometimes, they will have some strange emotions.
There's no way to explain it.
You need to give her more time and space so she can deal with it.
I always think, and I have never doubted, that she loves you.
Postponing the marriage
is not about principles anyway.
You're a guy. Don't be too sentimental,
acting as if you were hurt badly.
You go pick her up tomorrow. Life goes on.
You think refusing to get married is not a big deal?
I just want an explanation. How is that too sentimental?
[Monterey Inn, Motel Entrance]
[Locating my friend]
[Stender University]
[Locating my friend]
[Law College: Counseling Room 1]
[Law College: Counselling Room 1]
Are you ready for your class? I think you all know the topic, The Road to Success.
You're going to have your own journey, of course. But let's start with one.
So much for today. Class is over.
- Hey, are you from China? - Uh, yes.
Cool. Can I ask you a question about the Chinese economy?
If US dollar continues to appreciate, how would that affect Chinese currency values?
I'm sorry, my friend is waiting for me.
Sorry, I'll see you later.
Let's have lunch together.
Can I have an explanation now?
I already explained it to you. There's no other reason.
Forget it. If I see you, I would have to obsess about it non-stop.
I would keep asking you to give me a reason.
I'd hate myself for being like that.
So we can never go back to normal if I don't give you a reason you're satisfied with?
- I'm sorry. I was running late for a minute. - It's okay.
How is married life treating you, new bride?
Are you on Flight CA985 to San Francisco too?
You are too?
Right. This is my wedding gift to you.
It's not the most expensive. But I put a lot of thought and time into it.
- Happy marriage! - Thank you.
Is this... Shu Che and I?
Is it that obvious?
That means it's not too bad.
I love it. Thank you.
I hope you and Shu Che can be like these two,
staying together and being happy forever.
Actually, we didn't get married.
Huh? You didn't get married?
Why not?
We thought about it and decided it was not the best time.
We still have so much studying to do.
But I love this a lot. Can I keep it?
Of course. It was made for you two anyway.
Thank you very much.
No worries.
[Monterey Inn, Motel Entrance]
[Mom]
Ning'er, are you still in the US?
Your mom and I miss you.
Son, why aren't you coming back?
Are you starving in America?
Dad, Mom, I will wrap up the work here soon.
I'm coming back to Beijing in a few days.
Relax. I am fine.
Time and money.
I am not rich in either of these two things. Running out of time and money. I have to go back to Beijing.
But, can I just put Miao Ying aside for the moment and leave?
Even though she has no idea that I am here.
[Shu Che]
Hello?
I am right outside your door.
Can you come out for a minute? I have something to say to you.
Okay. I will be right down.
I am here to ask you a question.
Ask me.
I have never imagined this possibility.
Even when we were in a six-year-long distance relationship.
But,
if there is...
Please, tell me. I can understand. I can even accept it.
Miao Ying...
Aside from me, have you loved anyone else or are you in love with someone else now?
Why would you ask that?
Shouldn't I ask that? Especially after you've refused to marry me.
So you are suspecting that I cheated on you?
We were apart for so long and you are so amazing. There must be lots of guys who fell for you.
It's normal if there were good ones that you felt attracted to.
I am telling you, there is no one and it's impossible!
I have known you since I was twelve and you are all I have.
Shu Che, I have told you...
I could hesitate for many reasons,
but it would never be for the reason that I don't love you enough.
No matter how long we were apart
and if anything could change,
I could never change my love for you.
Then... what is it?
You came all the way here just to ask this?
May I sit here?
Xiao Qing, is this seat taken? May I sit here?
- Sure. - Thanks.
Hi.
- Hi Laura. - Hi Catherine.
Let me introduce you. This is Laura and this is my roommate, Xiao Qing.
Hi, nice to meet you.
Actually, we've met.
Really?
I'm sorry. I don't remember.
Of course, you don't remember. You didn't pay any attention to me.
You were crying.
What? I was crying?
When and where?
Professor Anderson's office?
How could you forget that.
Sorry you had to see that.
You really broadened my view. Chinese women are living up to their reputation.
Using two techniques to control everything. Being cockish and crying. (arrogant or assertive)
You're entitled to your own opinion, but how can you insult me in public like this?
Who gave you the right to insult me?
You did.
If you weren't so good at a woman's natural advantages and taking other people's jobs...
Do you honestly think you're interesting enough to be humiliated?
Whose job did I steal?
Mine!
Why don't you tell everyone here about your new little job on campus?
I...
That was mine!
Professor Anderson terminated my contract and gave it to you because you cried.
You might feel fine about this and maybe you think you deserve all of this,
but I will never feel sorry for what I'm about to do.
Apologize.
Apologize to her, for your rude behavior.
Sorry.
Please, help me check out.
Aww. Are you leaving?
Yes. I am going back to China today.
I have a job there.
The girl you brought back from the bar. Is she alright?
Probably. She's back to her daily life.
Are you willing to leave her?
Actually, she... She doesn't need me.
I think she does.
Thank you.
I'll miss you, child.
- I will miss you too. - Thank you.
- Bye. - I'll walk you out.
[Locating my friend]
I met you before.
You went to school with Miao Ying at Tsinghua University.
Yes.
Why are you here? To study?
No.
Are you here in the US for travel or for work?
No.
- You're here to look for Miao Ying? - No.
Then tell me why a few days ago,
you showed up at the motel she was staying in?
You saw me?
Are you still going to say you're not here to look for her?
I was here for her. But I'm not here to look for her.
Playing word games with me?
You're here for her, but not looking for her.
Are you going to tell me that you stopped her from marrying me,
but everything, that happened after that, had nothing to do with you?
Stopping her from getting married? How am I capable of doing that?
What did you say or do to her before we decided to get registered?
I didn't do anything. I didn't even meet her.
She's not even aware I am here.
What major are you in?
Computer Science.
No wonder, you don't even know how to lie.
I've looked through every hotel before I found out Miao Ying was staying in that motel.
She eluded her family, yet you're the only one who knew where she was.
Are you still insisting that you two never met?
I was the only one who knew where she was before you all showed up.
But that was because I followed her all the way from City Hall to the motel.
But she really didn't know I was there.
You flew all the way here to the US.
You didn't call her or meet her.
You witnessed her running away from marriage and you followed her.
In the 24 hours when there were only you two,
you didn't even tell her you were here or met her.
You followed her back to Stender and I caught you here.
Do you believe in yourself?
Tell me, why on earth are you here?
I don't want to do anything.
I just heard she was getting married and I wanted to be here to see it.
What did you want to see?
I wanted to see her getting married with my own eyes.
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♫ The brink of love and hate ♫
♫ The departure and getting together ♫
♫ I'm asking why you will care ♫
♫ I'm still thinking about it now ♫
♫ When I came back, you're still here ♫
♫ I'm counting on you ♫
♫ Our bodies parted but my heart is back ♫
♫ Remember this love, we know ♫
♫ This is love ♫
♫ Every time I feel I was hurt ♫
♫ Going afar without saying goodbye ♫
♫ How far should I go, how long should I go to heal the wounds ♫
♫ It's better to go back to the place where we had love ♫
♫ Leaving silently, without a goodbye ♫
♫ The room is cold and there's no sunshine ♫
♫ I long to keep the time we have for each other ♫
♫ I can't forget about you. I'm waiting for the echo of love ♫
♫ The brink of love and hate ♫
♫ The departure and being together ♫
♫ I'm asking why you will care ♫
♫ I'm still thinking about it now ♫
♫ When I got back, you're still here ♫
♫ I'm counting on you ♫
♫ Our bodies parted but my heart is back ♫
♫ Remember this love, our love ♫
♫ This is love ♫