Episode 31
Wu Yi.
How's my mom?
The doctor said that she's very sick...
and that she can't bear any more distress.
When did she get sick?
Don't worry.
Chief Ding will be fine for now.
Tell me the truth.
I've been contacting hospitals in the US.
I sent them proofs and medical records.
It took quite a while.
But a few days ago, they replied and said...
they can't accept her.
Because it's terminal.
There's no need for treatment anymore.
Chief Ding said...
she'll make you believe that she left for the US,
so that you don't feel sad.
Qiao Yi.
I've contacted a few of my friends in the media.
The news release will be published alongside...
the test result tomorrow morning.
Thank you, pretty.
Yan Mo.
Yan Mo, wake up.
Yan Mo!
Don't scare me, Yan Mo!
The ambulance.
Stop it.
He's asleep?
4 August 2007.
Paul released a new album.
Whenever I listen to the music,
I feel as if you're sitting next to me.
23 October 2008.
The temperature fell in Nanchuan.
I hope you put on more clothes.
1 January 2009.
Happy New Year.
28 December 2010.
Today, I ran into...
a girl who resembled you in the supermarket.
16 April 2011.
I forgave you.
Can you please call me?
5 January 2012.
I miss you so much.
26 February 2014.
I'm sorry.
For the first first time in my life, I feel useless.
I suddenly realized something.
Everyone is equal in love.
Even a person like him...
would at times, have no confidence,
feel afraid and weak...
and anxious in love.
If...
fondness...
is a desire to share the good things with someone,
then love...
means shouldering the bad things together as well.
This is a long road.
The good thing is, life is long too.
I want to walk this road slowly with him.
Yan Mo said you got hold of the wristband.
Where did you get it from?
From the customer.
The wristband belonged to his daughter, not him.
His daughter promised to testify for me.
Really?
You're a lifesaver, Qiao Yi!
Don't mention it.
Qiao Yi.
You and Yan Mo have done so much for me.
Can I treat you two to a good meal tonight?
Sure.
I'll confirm with Yan Mo.
Bye.
Hey, sweetheart.
Auntie.
Let's go back and pack up before we head to the hospital.
That hospital has a good environment.
I'm not going to stay in the hospital.
You're sick. Of course you need to stay in the hospital.
You should be receiving treatment in a big hospital in Beijing!
Why did you insist to return to Nanchuan?
Trying to make life difficult for me?
You won't understand.
This is the desire to go home towards the end of one's life.
Are you sick, Ding Sheng Nan?
Yes, I'm sick.
Enough.
Auntie, let's listen to music.
What do you prefer?
Play my favourite song.
Wu Yi knows that song.
I like this song.
Play this song at my funeral.
I already emailed it to you.
When can you finish translating it?
One week? That'll be too late.
Can you finish it in 3 days?
Thank you.
I'll wait for your reply.
Bye.
Who was that?
Yan Mo.
He found a hospital in Germany...
with a lymphoma specialist.
He asked me to send him the lab reports and medical records.
You're taking your mom to Germany for treatment?
Does your mom know?
I didn't tell her.
You don't plan to discuss with her first?
I won't discuss with her.
Why should I?
Did she discuss anything with me?
She's not thinking straight now.
If you're sick, you need treatment.
But look at her.
She insisted to leave the hospital...
and refused to go for chemotherapy.
She even secretly threw her medicine away!
Of course I'm angry!
Wu Yi.
Auntie is a patient now.
Why are you mad at her?
I don't care.
She has the visa anyway.
We must get there latest by next week.
Else, it'll be too late.
Tell me honestly.
What did the doctor say...
back in Beijing?
The doctor said it's terminal.
Surgery isn't recommended.
How much time does she have left?
No one knows.
They just told me to be mentally prepared.
It's hard to tell.
That hospital in Germany is really good.
They invented a new medicine.
I'll take her over and get her treated at all cost.
Many cancer patients live long.
My mom is so young.
She can't be that unlucky, right?
Yes.
I can't believe this.
Her mom is so young.
How did she get cancer?
If she doesn't make it,
Hao Wu Yi will be so sad.
Wu Yi is such a poor child.
She lost her dad when she was still a child.
I feel so sorry for her.
That's why...
you should pay more attention to your health...
and stay safe.
Don't make us worry.
You're the one making people worry.
You never listen to me.
You always overwork yourself.
You don't understand the feelings of a mother.
When your children don't live with you,
as a parent, you'll always worry.
What's so good about Beijing?
It's so hazy over there.
Yet, you won't come back and work here.
How's your company?
We've clarified.
There's no issue now.
But, the investors left...
and the team was dismissed.
When you're young,
a little hardships can be a good thing.
I saw on Weibo that...
many people are supporting you all.
You use Weibo?
Your dad taught me.
Mom, is the soup ready?
Yes. I just need to add a little salt.
Qiao Yi.
Tell Hao Wu Yi that...
she can tell me if she feels like eating something.
It's so late already. Why aren't you in bed yet?
Haven't you noticed that you're sitting on something?
I'm translating the medical records of Hao Wu Yi's mom.
So, can she be cured?
I'm not sure.
I thought you found a specialist.
He needs to know the patient's condition first...
to decide whether to accept her or not.
If her condition is really bad,
it's pointless to take her there.
What about Qiao Yi?
When are you going to get her back?
I'll wait until I finish my work.
You still want to wait?
By the time she leaves you for good, it'll be too late to regret it.
Cheng You Mei and I...
are one good example.
You need to trust the experienced one.
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Hello.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
What do you need?
Do I only call my sister when I need something?
Stop acting like the sly weasel visiting the chicken.
My dear sister.
What kind of metaphor is that?
You're putting yourself down while criticizing me.
Zhao Guan Chao, I've no time to bicker with you now.
Fine.
I have a question.
Did Wu Yi blacklist me?
Why would I know?
Isn't she your best friend?
That's why I regret that...
I didn't stop her from...
dating you, the No. 1 jerk in the universe back then.
I admit that I was wrong.
I want to apologize to her.
But, she blacklisted me on Weibo, WeChat and QQ.
I can't even reach her through the phone.
Then Hao Wu Yi is too kind to you.
If I were her, I'd hire someone to beat you up.
How's she doing?
She's fine.
Has her mom left for the US?
I'm busy. I'll talk to you later.
Good job.
Are you sure...
you really don't want to tell him about your mom?
Why should I tell him?
I already broke up with him.
Always treat your ex as if he doesn't exist.
I just wanted to get help from one more person for you.
Well, you don't have to listen to me.
Even though I always complain about him,
I'm still thinking of helping him.
What do you think of this?
Why do you want to buy this?
My mum can't go out now.
I'm thinking of putting a speaker in her bedroom,
so that she can listen to music anytime.
How's she doing lately?
Not good.
Any news from the hospital you contacted that day?
I haven't received a reply.
Who's Zhou Wei?
My mom's secretary.
But they look so close.
They're like friends.
She started working for my mom right after she graduated.
It's been 9 years.
It's no wonder then.
She spent more time with my mom than me.
Sometimes, I feel like...
she's more like my mom's daughter.
Don't say that.
It's true.
I never listen to my mom.
I always go against her wish.
She prepared job for me and I insisted to be a writer.
My mom hates Guan Chao...
and I got into fights with her because of Guan Chao.
I think my mom is kind of unlucky to have a daughter like me.
She must be really disappointed.
I'm sure she understands your feelings.
I used to complain to you,
saying that my mom never cares about my feelings.
I thought about that while I was in the hospital.
I didn't consider her feelings either.
This must be a warning for me from god.
Once my mom recovers,
I'll listen to her.
You should travel with her.
I thought of that too.
Take a cruise.
I heard it's really luxurious.
There's everything in it.
Does your mom get seasick?
I don't know.
I put it down on paper...
and then the ghost...
does not ache so much.
I write it down...
and Mango says goodbye sometimes.
She does not hold me with both arms.
She sets me free.
One day...
I will pack my bags of books and papers.
One day I will say goodbye to Mango.
One day I will go away.
Friends and neighbors will say,
What happened to that Esperanza?
Where did she go with all those books and papers?
Why did she march so far away?
They will not know...
I have gone away to come back.
For the ones...
I left behind.
For the ones...
who cannot go out.
She's asleep?
You're so patient.
You read for her every day.
She used to have...
the habit of reading before bedtime.
People say that...
"no filial child could be found by the bedside of a long-ill parent".
I've been a caregiver for so many years.
I've seen enough.
So many children...
make us do all the dirty and tiring work...
while they watch TV with the patients...
and feel good about themselves.
That's so insincere.
A child like you...
that comes every day...
is rare these days.
Your mom is so lucky.
She's not my mom.
She's my boss.
Really?
I'm surprised.
Even her own children...
might not be able to do this much for her.
When did you come back?
I just arrived.
You bought this?
Why did you suddenly think of buying this?
I got it from a lucky draw.
I'll move it to my room later.
Qiao Yi.
Come. Try it.
What's wrong? You look so unhappy.
What's bothering you?
Tell me about it.
There's too much going on.
Then tell me one thing at a time.
Wu Yi believes that...
her mom will recover...
and I hope that's the case too.
But then...
if it doesn't happen,
she might not be able to accept the reality.
She's still hiding this from Guan Chao.
This is such a serious matter.
Guan Chao needs to know.
If they don't make up, both of them will regret it one day.
And then we have Yan Mo.
The company he worked so hard to set up...
was gone overnight.
He's been in a bad condition lately.
These days,
I feel like life is so difficult.
If you don't face any hardships in life,
how do you train yourself to be an outstanding person?
When I was little, I wanted to grow up quickly.
I thought I would be happy if there were no exams.
But then I realized that I'd rather have exams.
Apart from exams, everything else is a problem.
I'm still the same.
I can't do anything right.
Growing up...
is actually a process of fighting for control over our own lives.
Life was easy when we were kids...
because some people...
shouldered most pressure for us while we grew up.
By the time...
you need to face...
all the problems in everyday life...
as well as deaths and departures alone,
you're already past the age...
to judge things based on the normal standards of good and bad.
It might be more complicated,
but you get to see a bigger world...
and gain control over your own life.
Also,
never underestimate anyone's...
ability to bear pressure.
Thank you, Teacher Gao.
Cheers.
I got a new idea today.
I'll make a new cocktail for you.
Give me a minute.
I won't run away this time.
This time, I don't want to leave you.
Li Bin?
Aren't you on morning shift?
It's you?
Why not?
Do you need something?
You didn't come to me.
So, I came to you.
You didn't have to come to my room.
We're both singles. People might misunderstand.
Isn't it only right if we're singles?
You're putting me in an awkward situation.
What's so awkward?
Dr. Zhao.
There's just the two of us here.
Hello.
Are you free to talk?
Yes. Go ahead.
Hao Wu Yi is having a hard time.
Her mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
We all went back to Nanchuan.
She told me to hide it from you, but...
Say no more. I'll come back immediately.
Where are you going?
This is none of your business.
Are you going to your ex-girlfriend?
Why are you going to her?
You said you don't want to get married.
Do you still want to let her pressure you?
I won't pressure you.
I don't need to get married either.
This is between me and her.
Please leave.
But, you said you won't marry her.
Please leave.
You're going out?
Where are you going?
I just want to take a walk...
and get some fresh air.
Chief Ding, we need to get going.
We're meeting him at 2.30 pm.
Who are you meeting?
My old teammate.
Are you sure your body can handle this?
Don't treat me like a sick person all the time.
I know my body best.
Let's go, Zhou Wei.
Let me carry that.
Auntie, you can come again later.
My mom just went out.
I know.
It's sunny today.
So, I came to wash the bed sheet.
Zhou Wei informed me today that...
Madam Ding will be heading out.
I really think Madam Ding...
is a very decisive person.
These days, some burial plots...
are selling like hot cakes.
Especially Jinghe Hill.
They say the Fengshui is perfect.
This way, Chief Ding.
Chief Ding, look.
The direction the tomb faces is very important.
It's best if it faces water and has a mountain behind.
Water symbolizes wealth.
This will bring your descendants...
lots of wealth.
The water and mountain dragons...
must meet as well,
so that the "Mingtang" will be in the right position...
and the same goes for the "Xue".
This allows a person to become one with the world.
The Fengshui here is perfect.
What do you think?
Not bad.
Why don't you book it today?
If you pay the full amount in one lump sum,
-you'll get a free... -She doesn't need this!
Wu Yi?
Why are you here?
This... She's...
My daughter.
Nice to meet you.
Ding Sheng Nan, what's the meaning of this?
I'm just planning ahead while I can still get up and walk.
This will save you the hassle.
Do you know what you're saying?
Please don't be too sensitive about this.
Buying burial plots...
is a new form of investment today.
This burial plot your mom likes...
-can be used for her own... -Nonsense! Who are you cursing?
Hao Wu Yi!
You... Can you stop it?
No!
If you dare to buy it,
I'll tear this place down.
This...
Chief Ding, I...
Wu Yi.
Wait, Wu Yi!
Zhou Wei, are you sick?
You blindly follow what my mom says!
She's so sick now.
Even a cold can kill her.
It's so windy here!
-Why did you bring her here? -I...
I've contacted a hospital in Germany.
I'll take her there next week.
Please keep an eye on her over the next few days.
Chief Ding won't consent to that.
Why do I need her consent?
She has no say now.
Even if I've to knock her out, I must bring her over!
Wu Yi!
Chief Ding has made up her mind.
Can't we respect her decision?
If she's your mom...
and your only relative in this world,
would you be able to say that?
Hello. Yan Mo.
Are you free to talk now?
Yes. Go ahead.
The doctor in Germany replied me.
The cancer cells have spread to the bone marrow.
He's of the opinion that...
there's no need for further treatment.
I'm sorry.
I know you'll never agree with me.
I was your age too.
You're so fearless now...
because you know that...
I'll solve all your problems for you.
But, can I help you forever?
Wu Yi, you're slowly growing up.
You need to learn to be responsible for yourself.
I can't be by your side forever.
Mom.
Don't go.
I haven't grown up yet.
Hello.
I'm at the supermarket. What do you want for dinner?
I don't feel like having dinner today.
I just want to sleep.
Alright. You haven't slept in days.
What is she doing here?
Who?
Zhao Qiao Yi.
How come she has the key?
I gave it to her.
When?
A long time ago.
I thought that since you two were in a relationship,
I should pass the key to the mistress.
Why didn't you tell me?
Where do I hide myself now?
It's your home. Why do you need to hide?
Right.
Why do I need to hide?
Don't think I don't know what you're thinking.
You think you're so cool and manly.
"Once I settle everything, I'll go back to Zhao Qiao Yi."
"I won't make her worry."
Yan Mo, don't you know that...
liking someone...
means sharing the good things with this person...
while loving someone...
means shouldering the bad things together?
Don't you know that I love you?
It's just bankruptcy.
I can make money for you.
Do you even eat a lot?
You only eat sandwiches.
You think I can't afford that?
I can't believe this.
I'm telling you.
I'm not a pushover.
It's your fault this time.
If you don't apologize to me,
I won't come back to you again.
Do you hear that?
Mom.
I'll be right back.
Okay.
Bye.
I've checked your mom's health indicators.
I gave her the medicine.
She's asleep now.
You must be hungry.
I made porridge.
Don't worry. I'm here for you.
You went to her place?
How was it?
I'll help her make it through this first.
Can I ask you a question?
Go ahead.
Is a certificate of marriage so important to women?
It depends.
What's your opinion?
My opinion doesn't matter.
It's Hao Wu Yi's opinion that matters.
I don't understand why you're so reluctant to marry her.
Don't you love her?
I love her.
If there's someone I want to share my life with,
Hao Wu Yi is definitely the one.
She's irreplaceable.
Then why can't you marry her?
It's probably my psychological barrier.
Maybe you're just a jerk.
It's true.
Do you remember that...
you once told me that...
you didn't dare to accept Yan Mo...
because you feared that he'd leave you one day?
At that time,
I felt like I wasn't good enough for him.
We're the opposite.
I fear that I'd leave her.
Why?
Qiao Yi.
The biggest trauma of my life...
was Zhao Lei's domestic abuse.
I carry his genes.
I'm afraid...
I'm afraid of becoming a man like him.
Don't worry about that.
The two of you are two completely different people.
Zhao Guan Chao.
Growing up with you...
is the greatest happiness in my life.