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Like a Flowing River
~ Episode 37 ~
I just knew that you haven't gotten up yet.
I took the first bus back here when it was still dark outside,
so I didn't really eat anything.
I thought that you wouldn't come back.
How could I? I was thinking about you.
My mom was also worried about you. She kept nagging at me to come back.
So if your mom didn't send a word, you wouldn't have come back?
What I am saying is, whether or not you're upset,
can you not hurt my mom at every word you say?
How could I dare?
Where are you going?
Going back to the market.
I don't want to fight with you at all.
My mom bought some things for you. I put it on the table.
Have a good rest today. Don't go to the shop anymore.
- This product is not good. Give me 100 meters. - 100 meters?
This product is not bad...
Sister.
Okay.
These two are almost the same.
That shouldn't be.
Little Yang, you came?
Uncle Wang
The coal mine is very satisfied with your goods last time.
- Our Dengfeng Electric Cable Company has the best quality. - Of course.
Everyone that used it said that it was good.
You finally made a name now.
How about let's team up and do it together?
When can the coal mine pay up?
Let me tell you, they are a proper state-run coal mine.
They will make the payment in three months.
Three months? That's just a few days left.
It's still not the deadline yet. Xiao Feng isn't even getting anxious.
- Why are you in such a hurry? - Quickly come out!
- What are you doing here? - Is this Wang Shengbiao's shop?
Yes. Wang Shengbiao is my dad.
Call your dad out! Quickly!
Quickly! Call your dad out! Quickly call him out!
Comrade. Comrade. What's the matter?
- Are you Wang Shengbiao? - It's him! He sent the stock!
- I saw him drinking wine with those supplies section bastards a few days ago! - Take him away!
- He sold fake stock! - You can't just take my dad like that!
- You're his son? - Yes.
Take him away with his father!
Why? Why are you arresting people? Why?
Why are you arresting me?
Why are you arresting people?
Old Zhou, what's going on?
Something went wrong with the things that Old Wang sold to the coal mine.
The coal mine exploded and tons of people died.
They even took the person in charge.
What happened? What's going on?
This is big trouble...
This problem has gotten big.
What are they doing?
Hurry!
Let's go! Go to the warehouse! There must be fake items there! Hurry!
Go! Come with me! To the warehouse!
Save me!
They are trapped! Quick! Someone come and save them! Hurry!
Quickly! Quickly help him!
There are people over there! Come quickly!
- Come quickly! Quick! Quick! - Careful. I need some more people here!
Old Zhou, what's wrong with you? Old Zhou, wake up!
Get up.
Are they alright?
Make way! Make way!
Yang Xun.
Yang Xun? Yang- Yang Xun!
Slowly. Slowly.
Yang Xun?
Xiao Feng!
You're fine. right? You scared me to death!
- You're fine, right? They didn't do anything to you? - No, they didn't.
The police came to arrest people and I didn't understand what they said.
And then they said that they came to beat people.
Did you get beat?
I hid. I hid up there.
How come they beat the place up like this?
The things cost quite a lot of money.
You're still worrying about these things?
The coal mine exploded. Our payment,
we probably can't ask for it back. That's a big sum.
What? We can't ask for the payment back?
All our money was in there. What's going on?
Isn't it all because of those switches that Old Wang sold.
Skimping out on the work and materials. They don't even have any reducing pressure effect.
Once electricity stops, the gas accumulates, it surely will explode.
And we don't even know how many people died.
No.
The decompressor has nothing to do with us. Our electric wire quality was fine.
How come we can't ask for our payment?
Don't be stupid. They now even have the intention to kill.
If you go and ask for payment, aren't you afraid that they'll beat you to death and throw you into the mine?
How are we going to handle this?
What do we do?
Stop crying.
You blame me, right? Doing this business with Old Wang, you blame me, right?
No, would it help anything for me to blame you now?
You are blaming me!
What's wrong with you?
Nothing.
When I jumped down earlier, I strained it a bit.
Let's go. Let's go to the hospital, all right?
When I was little, I've had tons of bumps and scrapes before
and I've never gone to the hospital before. I'm not going.
Our store has been destroyed like this already.
How's the warehouse? Let me go look at the warehouse.
Don't go. We already sold the majority of our stock.
There are just a few bundles of industrial grade electric cables there.
Then what do we do now? Just leave our things here?
What do we do if they get stolen?
Let's go home first. If those people from the coal mine suddenly show up...
People not getting hurt is more important than these stuff.
Let's go. Go home.
Does it hurt a lot?
Let's go to the hospital, all right?
No, we must save on money.
I'm begging you.
No, you're scaring me this way. Let's just go to the hospital.
I have money, okay?
Let's go. Let's go right now.
Doctor.
What's wrong?
- I fell and got hurt lightly. - He fell.
You fell? Let me see.
- Wow, this severe? - Are you okay? Go slowly.
- Slowly. - Don't move me.
Oh my, it's this bad?
I'm going to press a bit. It'll hurt.
It seems like it's fractured. Go take an x-ray.
It hurts, right?
Brother, may I have a seat?
Thank you.
You're welcome.
- Excuse me, sir. - Wait at the back first.
Doctor, this...
You must hand me the request first.
They said there's too many people today. We still need to wait a little.
Yang Xun, why don't I go to the coal mine?
I've seen the coal mine manager before
and I'll go tell him that the decompressor isn't from the same company as our electric cables,
and that our electric cables have no problem. He'll probably acknowledge it, right?
Once the issue happened, the coal mine manager was arrested.
And the contract was signed by me and Old Wang.
Who'll think that the electric cables have no connection with Old Wang?
The people at the market know. Let them testify.
The people at the market have already been beaten up like that. It's already pretty good that they haven't died.
Who'll dare to go?
It's my fault.
I shouldn't have forced you to do this business with Old Wang.
Otherwise, you wouldn't have to suffer like this.
Business is "earn today, pay tomorrow" anyway.
- I don't blame you. - I'm sorry.
Can we not talk about this anymore? Don't cry anymore.
Here, come sit.
Do I need to help you?
Now, I really need to think about
what we should do now. Our capital is gone.
That ¥10,000 of Brother Lei...
...I don't think we can return it.
What can we do?
How about we go back to Dongbei?
The people here don't know where my house is anyway. They can't find me.
Let's go hide in Dongbei for two years and come back when it gets better.
I also want to run.
But these ¥10,000 that Brother Lei lent me
were his hard-earned money through the years
There might even parts that was saved by Sister Ping when she was still alive.
He lent me money in my most difficult times. He is my benefactor.
How can I run?
We're not really running away from our debts.
Let's just do business in Dongbei for two years, wait until it gets better, and return the money then.
What hide? My mother also signed the borrower's slip.
If we leave, then we will cause trouble for my mom
Your mom didn't like me from the start.
This time, really great. She'll really treat me as bad luck now.
Even if I don't flee, I won't be able to enter your family.
What time is it that you're still saying this?
If you're going, go. I won't stop you.
You now dislike me for doing a mistake.
You blame me now, don't you?
Are you trying to take this opportunity to break up with me and go with your mom's wishes?
Fine. I don't need you to dislike me. I will go on my own.
Go now, so you won't suffer with me.
Sit down. I'm begging you.
I'll stay with you until you get checked up and then I'll go.
Grandaunt, what time is it already? What do you still want me to do?
Sit down. Listen. Sit down.
I don't blame you for this.
If my mom finds out, she won't blame you either. This is how doing business is like anyway.
There is unpredictable risks. Stop saying such pessimistic words from now on.
Be good.
Your ulnar and radius bone are both fractured. You need to be admitted for surgery.
When will the surgery be?
We won't be able to do it today. Tomorrow then.
You guys should prepare the admission fee and surgery fee.
Doctor, is it possible to not do this surgery?
You guys can discuss it.
How can we not do the surgery?
I'll go get the money now.
Doctor, we'll process the admission first. We'll come back later.
Let's go. Slowly.
Thank you, doctor.
You woke up?
Where does it hurt?
Eat some steamed buns.
I don't have the appetite.
Even if you don't have the appetite, you have to eat it. The doctor said
that you can't be starved now. You have to have some energy.
Take a bite.
Xiao Feng.
Sorry. I shouldn't have talked with you like that earlier.
Believe me. We'll get better, all right?
Earlier, it was me who said things that I shouldn't have. Please don't blame me.
I don't blame you.
Yang Xun.
I committed a mistake.
Please don't dislike me.
How could I?
Didn't we agree
that we'd stay together for our whole lives?
No matter how hard the difficulties,
we won't separate, okay?
Don't cry anymore.
Don't cry.
Doctor, how is it?
It's fine. Take him back and have him rest well.
- Thank you, doctor. - Thank you.
Are you okay? Does it still hurt?
I'm fine. Just a minor surgery.
Hello? Brother Zhao, how was our electric cable from last time?
When will you be expanding? Please take care of my business again.
Such huge trouble happened to your electrical equipment market.
How can I dare to still buy your electric cable?
Brother Li, it's Little Yang.
Our Dengfeng electric cable has lowered our price lately and is giving great client discount.
You've already caused people to die. Even if you lower the price, I don't want it.
- What are you doing? - I accidentally-
Don't call anymore. Let's go rest for a bit. Go.
How is it? Does it still hurt?
You're sweating.
Xiao Feng,
say, can I still make a comeback?
You can. You definitely can.
Back then, it was so hard in Dongbei, but we still survived.
How much money do you still have?
Last time, you have me ¥2000, so around ¥3000.
Can you give it to me first? I'll give them to Brother Lei.
With just this much, how can it be enough? It's still off by so far.
No matter what,
I need to see Brother Lei first.
Let's just gather however much we can.
If we want to make a comeback, we still have to rely on Xiaoleijia's electric cable.
We have to make them believe in me.
Maybe this time, they would allow us to consign the goods.
Who would even want our stock now?
Isn't doing business just like this?
If 100 people don't buy your stock, in 101 people, someone will buy your stock.
There are so much constructions going on outside. Don't worry that good products won't be sold.
Okay. Then I'll go take out the money for you.
Oh right.
Tomorrow morning, why don't you go to Xiaoleijia with me?
You don't have to hurry this much. It's not too late even if you wait until your arm is better.
It's fine.
If Brother Lei sees my arm, it might even be better.
I'll let him know that I'd rather suffer pain than to break a promise.
You just finished your surgery and you are going on a long travel? Aren't you fooling around?
I can't nitpick so much anymore. I would rather get hurt more severely,
so the result will be a littler better.
It's all my fault.
I shouldn't have been so greedy and tried to do business with Old Wang.
It was me who harmed you. Otherwise, you wouldn't have become like this.
I should've listened to your mom back then and returned all the money to Lei Dongbao.
Maybe it could have prevented this from happening.
Didn't I say it already? Let's not bring up this matter again.
I don't blame you. Quickly go get the money then.
Let me sleep for a bit more.
Be careful on your way.
Rest for a bit more.
Hello, I'm withdrawing ¥200.
[ Agricultural Bank of China ]
Let me fill it for you.
It's this, right?
Yes. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Brother Xiaobo.
Feng'er.
I've heard that your electric cable company was trashed.
As long as you're fine, it's good.
I'm okay.
- Brother Xiabo, I want to ask you to help me with something. - Say it.
Didn't you buy our electric cable before?
I just wanted to ask, do you still need electric cables?
I don't do the electrical equipment business anymore.
That time, I was just a mediator for a friend's business.
This is not my main business.
Then can you introduce some customers to me?
- I can split the profit with you. I'll give you a commission. - Feng'er.
If you say it like that, you're treating me like an outsider.
I can introduce some customers to you, but not in these few months.
Right now, the reputation of the electrical equipment market isn't too great.
Who would dare to buy your product?
Yeah.
Brother Xiaobo, there's nothing else. Thank you.
Feng'er!
Tell me the truth.
Did you get into a difficult situation?
All of our money was on that coal mine that exploded.
My partner still owes money to someone.
He's a man.
He should be solving the problem. How can he let a woman come up with a solution?
It was my idea to do business with the coal mine.
The disaster was caused by me so I wanted to do something more.
I wanted to amend—
When you helped out with his business, he probably didn't give you much when he was earning.
How come now that there's a problem, it's your responsibility?
He didn't blame me.
But we really are out of means now.
Brother Xiaobo, can I borrow some money from you?
Are you stupid?
You're this good to him. Does he even reciprocate your feelings?
It's okay, Brother Xiaobo. Just pretend that I didn't say anything.
Feng'er.
Let's go. Let's talk on the car.
Feng'er, let me tell you, this isn't a money problem.
It's that I can't trust your boyfriend.
Okay then. I'll lend you the money.
You came back so quickly?
You woke up?
Come.
See? After resting for a while, aren't I so much more alert?
You were sleeping pretty soundly just then.
And now you've woken up.
It's noon. Did you sleep well?
Did you get the money?
Three thousand and how much?
- Ten thousand. - Ten—
Ten thousand?
- Slow down. - Where did you get that much money?
I borrowed it from a friend.
You had such a good friend? How come I didn't know?
It's... The one who bought our electric cable last time, Zhao Xiaobo.
He also does business. I've brought him up before.
Tell him that we'll immediately pay him up once we get the money.
I also told it to him like that.
He said that he's not in a hurry.
Great, Xiao Feng, great.
With this money, we can make a comeback.
Once I'm wealthy, I'll definitely be good to you.
Oh right, should I buy the bus ticket for you to go to Xiaoleijia tomorrow?
No need. You can pick me up tomorrow morning.
We'll go buy the ticket together.
Why don't you go back and rest first?
You didn't sleep much for the past two days. You must be exhausted.
I'm fine.
What about you? Are you hungry? Should I get you food?
I ate with Old Zhou earlier. You don't have to worry about me.
Oh right, when you come tomorrow, bring our lunchbox.
I'll return this lunchbox to Old Zhou.
Xiao Feng.
How come you still haven't left?
Did you give the money to your boyfriend?
I gave it.
My boyfriend said to thank you. He'll return it as soon as he has money.
I said that there's no rush.
If you say that again, it won't be amusing anymore.
How can that be okay? You've helped us so much.
If we don't know gratitude, how are we still people?
Your electric appliances market was destroyed. It'll be even harder to do business in the future.
Who said it won't?
Let's go. I'll introduce you to a few actually large customers.
If they agree to do business with you, you really won't have to worry anymore.
Right now? I haven't prepared anything.
To do big business, you have to first make friends.
What do you need to prepare? Just accompany me and chat.
Let's go.
Little Feng.
Let's go. Get on the car.
Hello? Who is this?
Brother Tong, I'm Little Yang. Yang Xun.
Oh, Yang. Hello.
- What are you calling for? - Oh, nothing really.
I just miss you. I want to go for a drink with you.
Drop the act, do you think I don't know you? Tell me what you want.
How is it? Are you using our Deng Feng Electic Cable well?
You tricked Old Shi last time
and it was awkward being in the middle of that.
Don't!
Deng Feng Electric Cable carries all the models.
Our quality is good too.
I know, I know, I know.
Brother Tong, how about this?
From the original price, I'll give you 20% off.
20% off?
This price
you are not going to gain any profit.
Of course not. Our Deng Feng Electric Cable will always be the best.
It's not like you don't know.
How about this, I'll have the Deng Feng Company people directly correspond with you
and supply you with the stock. If you're still not assured, we'll get someone who knows the industry to come
They will know as soon as they look.
This week, bring the stock directly to the construction site.
Okay. No problem.
Within three days, I'll bring the stock over on a big truck.
Okay, okay. Thank you, Brother Tong. Thank you, Brother Tong.
Then that'll be it. Goodbye.
Slowly, slowly.
Come, come, come. Slowly.
Okay. There's no more. Let's go! Let's get off the bus!
Okay. Brother, let's go.
Brother Xiaobo, thank you.
Okay, take it slow.
It's tasty, isn't it?
Eat some more.
You're eating too little. That can't be enough.
Uncle, Auntie.
Have you seen Yang Xun?
I think he went out. He went out quite a while ago.
When did he leave?
I didn't notice. I think he went out as soon as you left.
He-
No need to thank me,
- it is my job as a doctor. - You are being polite.
If you need my help for anything else, just tell me.
Little Feng!
Store manager, let's chat at another time.
Brother Bo, you still haven't left?
You're done so quickly?
Go home? I'll send you.
No- no need. I'll go by myself.
You're being so courteous even with me? Get on the car.
Brother Xiaobo, can you send me to the electric appliances market?
Okay. No problem.
Yang Xun? What wrong?
- What's wrong with you? Brother Wu.
I want to see Brother Lei.
- Who? - Brother Lei.
Old Jin, come here.
What's wrong with you? Let me hold you.
- I want to see Brother Lei. - Hand, hand, hand, hand.
Yang Xun? Yang Xun.
Yang Xun?
Is he here?
Let's go. I'll take you home to look for him.
Feng'er.
Has he come back before?
I forgot. He doesn't have the keys to my house.
Maybe he had an urgent matter and went out and already returned to the hospital now.
Let's go. I'll take you to the hospital and look.
Deng Feng Electric Cable. Xiaoleijia.
- Hello? - Hello? I'm looking for Yang Xun.
Yang X- Yang Xun isn't part of the Xiao Lei family, how come you've called here?
I- I'm looking for Lei Dongbao.
I'm him. Who are you?
I'm Yang Xun's girlfriend. Has he come by?
No. Did something happen to Yang Xun?
He- He really didn't go?
If he didn't come, he didn't come. Could I lie to you?
Then- Then- Then-
Hello?
Brother Dongbao, something happened with Yang Xun.
How did you know? What happened?
I think he came to see you and fainted along the way. I happened to see him.
- Where is he? - I sent him to the clinic.
His girlfriend called earlier. I just knew that something happened.
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