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♫ I crossed the alley ♫
♫ Vines full of floral ♫
♫ Bicycles rode in pair ♫
♫ Brick walls were mottled ♫
♫ I follow the sunshine ♫
♫ But rejected by heaven ♫
♫ Loneliness were monsters with no shape ♫
♫ People whisper the most evil truth ♫
♫ Wind blows, blows up my thin clothes ♫
♫ Let's talk, talk about the candy you hid for me ♫
♫ It doesn't matter that I don't see the starlight ♫
♫ You are my sun in the dark night ♫
♫ Youth is like hide and seek that kids play ♫
♫ I am lost and forgotten at the scene ♫
♫ Hold my hands, hold your hands ♫
♫ Take me away, before irregular appears on stage ♫
♫ Let's sail against the river flowing with sadness ♫
♫ Sinking all the time ♫
♫ We just overslept in the classroom ♫
♫ And laughed about how absurd this dream is ♫
♫ Let's sail against the river flowing with sadness ♫
♫ Sinking all the time ♫
♫ We just overslept in the classroom ♫
♫ Why do tears keep falling down ♫
River Flows to You
[Episode 15]
This is great.
I didn't get the chance to gift this to you.
You would probably like it, right?
Xiaomi.
Did you give your Mom the money she requested for?
Yes.
You make every attempts to scam my money!
You are lying to me now. Who taught you this?!
Did you ever teach me?
Or did you or her?
Have you ever thought of me all those years?
Xiaomi, it was wrong of me to slap you
but you shouldn't be so stubborn and spendthrift.
That money was for your Mom. If you need any, you can ask me.
I deliberately wanted to squander her money.
This is what she owes me.
You don't have the rights to control me too.
Xiaomi.
Haven't seen you for a few days and you learned how to scare people?
Touch this.
Don't touch upwards.
Why did you put on so much weight? Seems like your boss treats you well.
This is my wage.
It's three times the wage.
Seriously
But, because of that stuff with my dad, Lin Huafeng's puffer jacket is out,
but it's not a bad idea to buy a scarf for her for the new year, right?
Help me to choose it.
In any case, it's fine as long as you are happy
but I'm clueless about this. But I can go with you to check it out.
You seems like you are knowledgeable about this. Let's go.
If we don't look at the price, which scarf would be better?
Whatever feels good in your hands, just buy that.
Why don't we get this? This feels nice. It's good.
This?
It's eighty percent cashmere.
Compared to this with thirty percent cashmere, it's so much more expensive.
If I use my wage for this month to buy this,
I won't have enough to buy health care products for my father.
Use my method to buy items then.
When you hesitate and can't make up your mind, use this method and you won't have an problems.
- What method? - It's...
whether you can afford it or not.
What's with you? Are you asking to be hit?
Can you not joke about this?
I really mean it.
Who says I'm joking with you?
What about this?
Okay, fine.
This is really expensive. What's wrong?
Get down.
Let me tell you.
After the new year...
If Auntie Ong finds out, my mom will hear about it within one second.
Life is really full of ups and downs. It's exciting.
Mom.
Aunt.
Do you lie to me this way? Not pay real attention?
If you don't want to listen to me and act differently in front of me and behind my back,
I don't have a choice too. We are moving today.
I didn't tell you as I was afraid you would worry about me.
By doing this, I'm at ease?
Nurture determines a person's character.
If you keep hanging out with a dubious girl,
she will be a bad influence to you. Understand?
Mom, I'm already twenty years old.
I have the rights to make friends. Okay?
Moreover, Yi Yao and I grew up together.
I know her very well. She's not that kind of dubious girl whom you think she is.
Are you trying to drive me to my grave?! You are even taking the side of an outsider!
So what if you are twenty years old?
What's so great about being an adult?
I don't care how disobedient you can be.
Even if you are two hundred years old, you are still my son.
Yes, I'm your son
but you can't be unreasonable too.
Yes. Because I'm your mother, I can be unreasonable.
No matter what you say, we are moving out!
Let's go.
Mom!
Let's go now.
Mom!
- Mom, what are you doing? - Let go.
No. What are you doing?
Let go.
I can hear you creating a scene from afar.
What are you doing? What's with this disorder and mess?
I can't control your son anymore.
Speak. What's wrong?
He was shopping at a supermarket with Yi Yao from next door. I bumped into him there.
What else?
They were very close with each other.
They wrapped a scarf around their necks.
Mom, we are only friends.
How can you be good friends with her?
I'm telling you, use your brains. I will never permit this.
That's it?
This is still not enough? Should we wait till the house is fire before we shout for help?
By then, it will be too late.
Li Wanqi, I was with a client for the whole day.
When I'm home, I want to have some peace and quiet.
Can't you...shut up?
No. Pass me the keys for the new home.
No matter what, I must move out from this alley today.
Pack your stuff too.
- We are leaving now. - Mom!
- Let go. - Are you done with the ruckus?!
All day you just pick on little bitty things.
Are you done with your nonsense?! You keep whining about moving to the new house.
Is the new house ready? How can we move in if it's not ready?!
Do you know tomorrow is New Year's Eve?
Who are you putting up this performance for?
Are you complaining that the New Year is not noisy enough?!
Fine. You both are sane. I'm the only who has gone crazy!
Mom...Mom!
Mom!
Go back to your room.
- Dad, rest early too. - Wait.
About you looking for Uncle Li, I know about it.
Frankly, I wanted to tell you.
I can understand young love between youngsters
but keep your limits. Don't go over the top.
Don't worry, Dad. I have my limits.
How's things with your Mom?
She was suppressed by my Dad.
[Good Fortune]
Give it to me.
I want to play too.
Give it to me.
I'm not giving it to you.
[Good Fortune]
Today is 30th December of the lunar calendar. It's also New Year's Eve.
There are a few hours left before this year is over.
[Happy New Year]
[You too. I hope that the new year is better than the previous year.]
[Good Fortune]
The surgery was a success.
You must rest and watch your health after this.
Come down now.
Okay.
- Have a good rest. - Okay, Doctor.
If it wasn't the New Year, I wouldn't have known that
time would fly so fast.
It's also not necessary to hide the usual fatigue
and pretend to be relaxed and give your beloved a hug.
Is this for real? Then, today, we need to...
Xiaomi, open the door.
When every household has a light on, you would
not understand your own loneliness.
After welcoming the new year,
we are forced to go back to our old life.
Eat this.
Reviewing the gains and losses of this year
and whatever exists in your hands,
this is probably the meaning of the new year.
I'm leaving then.
Be good.
It's always like this every year.
Everyone seems to be very happy.
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year!
Have a good year!
Wishing everyone good fortune and happiness.
( performance on TV)
{ performance on TV)
One more braised meatball with salted egg and dinner will be ready.
Okay.
What's going on? A blackout on New Year?
I have lots of uncooked food.
That's right.
What's going on?
- When will the electricity be back? - That's right.
What's going on?
What were you cooking?
I was frying midway.
I was just midway stir frying crab-flavored tofu.
Everyone, take note.
It's rare to have a blackout.
I have a suggestion.
Tell us, quick! What's the suggestion? Speak.
- Tell us, Grandfather Li. - About this...
The winter in the south region is really fun.
It's not cold too.
It's a lot warmer than my home.
Neighbors, stop for a moment.
These two dishes are cooked by me.
It has more than thirty years of history.
They are Madam Wen's
secret specialties. This is eels in oil paste sauce.
This is crab-flavored tofu.
Everyone, don't be shy.
You are welcome to try them but,
I won't welcome your critique that it's not tasty.
Okay. We agree. Come.
What?
Wait.
For you.
Eat more.
It's very delicious.
Let's touch our glasses.
Where are you? My Mom likes the scarf very much. Thanks.
It's such a rare opportunity today.
Let's toast to celebrate. What do you think?
- Okay. - Great.
I wish everyone good health and great things to come.
It's good that she likes it.
The electricity is back!
♫ The umbrella you used is still by the window ♫
♫ The letter I wrote is still in front ♫
Life in this alley remains the same year after year.
The people here are like the worker bees gathering together.
There are fighting and conflicts.
It's probably also neat and organized.
♫ If we could perform again ♫
They may be hell but compared to being lonely,
we would rather co-exist with these noisy people.
These smoke and fire clearly proves that
we are having a jolly life.
♫ The unknown tomorrow ♫
[Prague International Airport]
- How much is this? - Five Czech Crowns.
Five? Okay.
Thank you.
Are you here in Prague on holiday?
No. Actually, it's for a stronger opponent.
- Bye. - Bye.
In a billion year, this world will continuously improve and perfect its secret rules.
The rabbit is afraid of being bald.
The hyena and lion will become enemies.
Even the most violent and fiercest beast will always have a strong opponent.
What about us?
Pursuing others and also being pursued,
Our end of life is full of ups and downs.
Is there a way to subdue these?
Mom, I want to eat pineapple.
You can't eat that. It's for your sister.
Don't I usually eat this too?
You are benefiting from being associated with your sister.
You should eat this now.
Mom, am I your biological son?
It was a gift when I bought the fridge.
I will order another for my sister online. I want to eat this pineapple.
I'm frustrated now. Why does your sister comes home late every day?
It's the new year. What has she been busy with lately that she's back home that late?
She's doing translation work for Doctor Luo.
She can't be translating during New Year, right?
Based on what you said, Xiao Luo usually observes the norms.
Why so late?
Forget it. I'm going to call her.
Don't!
Don't call her. It's pointless to call her now.
It's interrogation. What would she think?
Doctor Luo is also her mentor and friend.
Moreover, my sister is an adult. What can happen to her?
What can happen to her? Do you think your sister is like you?
Did you place the medication that I wanted you to prepare?
Yes, I did.
Where did you place it?
I stuffed it in her bag.
You just stuffed it in her bag?
I told you to do something and this is how you did it?
Mom, why are you so anxious?
Do you know how important the medication is to your sister?
What if she can't find it when she needs it urgently?
She can take care of herself.
She's not a bird in a cage.
She will spread her wings sooner or later.
Are you trying to make me furious by saying this?
You are twenty years and you are still so sloppy.
Forget it if you don't look after yourself. Why don't you care about your sister?
What's wrong?
Senxi, are you making your mom unhappy again?
Hurry and apologize.
My dear wife,
could you stop making a big deal out of every little thing?
I've become part of the fire department.
I want to restrain myself too.
But look at the way he is. I...I...
These days, every time I look at him, my mind's on fire...I don't know where it comes from.
I can understand that. But it was so many years ago, how could he understand
this baffling explosive...
What's baffling about it?
That's wrong. That severity comes out of nowhere.
Okay, enough. Don't play around with words with me.
Aren't I just worried about Senxiang?
The air and the weather are so bad recently.
And she still hasn't come home.
The children are grown up now. Warning them is enough.
It's okay.
Let's go. I'll take you to buy some flowers.
What good are flowers?
Let's go.
Sister, is going to see Dr. Luo every day worth it?
I really don't understand you. Are you more concerned about Yi Yao's situation than me?
Anyway, I've covered for you today and gotten the scolding for you.
In our family, you are having an upper hand on Mom and Mom is having an upper hand on you.
Anyway, I'm on the bottom of the food chain in our family. I feel sorry for myself.
Aunt Liu, Dad.
This money
This brat wants to eat mango pomelo sago. I'm taking her out to shop.
I can only earn money on my own.
I'm returning this to you.
I thank you for your kindness.
But take the money back.
Take it back and buy something for yourself and your mother.
You don't need to worry about us. I have the ability to support myself now.
You have a job.
It's not formal work. It's just a part time job.
So are you in the dorms at school now?
I live with my mom.
That's good, then. Your mother can take care of you.
If she takes care of herself, that would be good.
Is she okay these days?
Does she still draw.
Draw?
If she stays alive, that's good. Still draw?
I'm leaving.
Yi Yao.
Is there something else?
You want to know how my mom is doing, right?
She gets out of bed every day at five o'clock,
rides the bus to another neighborhood to sell beer.
Because in our street, the market is already saturated.
You don't need to pity her. She loves to drink so she sells it.
She likes to live in a drunken stupor.
That's how it is.
Baby.
Dad, when will I be able to reach those leaves?
When you grow up, you'll be able to.
But, I can't wait.
Don't be in such a hurry. Grow up slowly.
Your dad can't bear to see you grow up.
Come on.
This will be enough.
Here you go. Is it high enough for you to reach?
- Dad, I need to get bigger quickly? - Really?
Can you stretch up a little higher?
No problem.
High enough?
These past few years...
how have you gotten along?
It's none of your business. Take care of yourself.
Did I run into some problem or is there a problem with this map?
Hey! Stop!
We agreed that he would treat me to a meal. It has been two weeks.
He's not sincere at all.
Look.
The weather is so cold. Why did you call me out?
I'm busy.
Of course, there's a reason I wanted to see you.
I...let me remind you.
Think about it. Did you forget something?
What's wrong with you?
I didn't.
Can't you be more cultured?
What I'm saying, it's related to me.
- Related to you? - Yes.
Definitely no.
Think again.
I wanted to give you another last chance
but you have used up your last chance.
- I'm leaving now. - Oh!
I remember now.
My equipment is still with you.
You are here to return it, right? Give it to me.
I hereby announce that, starting from now,
we are no longer friends.
Let's never contact or see each other again.
Here. I'm returning this to you.
End our friendship?
You are returning the camera to me?
You are magnanimous. Did you ruin my camera?
You really have a heart of a villain.
I'm talking to you. Stop shooting me.
I already said that I want to end our friendship.
Whatever it's related to you, I don't ever want to see you again.
I'm returning the camera to you.
Give me the money. Didn't you want this camera in the first place?
This is not possible. I spent half of the money
and have the rights to use the camera. I feel it's worthwhile.
I'm not ending my friendship with you.
Why are you like this?!
Why are you so strange?
One moment, you are stuck to me and you refused to leave when I tried to chase you away.
The next moment, you want to end your friendship with me.
Are you having your menopause and taking medicine?
Stop saying this about me.
I already said that I don't want to talk to you.
You...are you going to give me the money?
I won't.
If you don't give me the money, return the camera to me.
Return it to me.
You took photos of me secretly?
When did I do that? I already deleted everything.
You deleted all of them?
How many pictures did you secretly take of me?
Hao Tian. Hao Tian, sit down.
Hao Tian, I want to discuss this with you?
There are only two possibilities to explain this matter.
First, you working for some secret organization as a spy to collect intelligence about me.
But I don't have anything that would be useful for anyone.
So, it must be the second reason. You're secretly in love with me.
I admit...I liked you.
But that was just for a few seconds.
After that few seconds, I didn't like you anymore.
You can pay.
Don't cry. Hao Tian, don't cry.
Yi Yao.
Where are you?
Can I come see you?
I'm heartbroken.
I'm telling you, he doesn't have any taste; he doesn't know how to appreciate you.
You're great. I like you so much.
I like you so much too.
Right, forget about it. You know I don't know how to brew chicken broth.
Speaking realistically, having a good day is more realistic.
Let's borrow Kanye's phrase, "Let's drink".
What I need right now is drink some wine and forget.
Here. Today, it's my treat.
Mm. This wine tastes pretty good.
Want some more?
Pour me a little more.
Here. Drink up.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Do you feel better?
I feel much better.
Good. What's the big deal about losing a love?
Here. This is a New Year's present for you.
What is it?
It's so cute.
How did you know that what I really need right now is white horse?
Thank you, Yi Yao.
I really love the New Year's gift you've given me.
Thank you.
If you like it, that's great.
I like it. I like it a lot.
I won't let you leave until you are feeling better, okay?
Okay. Does it look nice?
It does.
- Here. Cheers. - Cheers.
Yi Yao.
Why are working on Chinese New Year?
To earn overtime pay. Why are you here?
My mom is in a bad mood today. I ran for my life.
- What are you doing? - It's cold today and you don't know how to dress.
I don't need it. I really don't.
Then if you get cold, just put it on.
I'm going in to change my clothes. You guys go on chatting.
"Ardent youth".
Yi Yao.
He treats you so well. Are you two dating?
I don't have to envy you about. I have my white horse.
Exactly. You call loaning a jacket being good to someone? Really?
Here. Drink up.
I don't have a New Year's present to give you.
How about this. This evening,
I'll treat you to the playground to play on the slides with all those balls everywhere. Okay?
Okay.
It seems like I have something else I have to do. How about another day we'll go together?
That works.
Okay. We'll wait til you're not busy and go then.
- That's settled. - It's settled.
Auntie, may I ask...
Does the family Jiang Aizheng live around here?
They live inside there.
Okay. Thank you.
Old Jiang. OldJiang, do you live around here?
Xiaomi, why are you here?
- Come on in. - Your home is so hard to find.
- Pour me some hot water.
Okay.
What a child.
Here. Have some hot water.
Are you the only one home? Where's your son?
He's working away from home and hasn't come back yet. Be careful; it's hot.
It looks like the two of us are the same.
We're both alone on New Year's. "Solitary and impoverished" [Chinese idiom: all alone and uncared for].
Does your father know you've come here.
Why should he know? He hasn't come home to give me even a handshake.
Don't tell him. You mustn't tell him.
You, child, are something else.
Your father didn't mean to hit you.
He regrets it too.
Please don't bring him up, okay?
Anyway, tonight I'll stay here. You'll take me in, right?
Okay.
Old Jiang, is there anything fun to do around here?
Fun?
Look around; what's fun to do here? Why don't you look around and see what you find.
This child.
Hey, Old Jiang,
this really is pretty interesting. It's better than shopping to work off one's anger.
Has it gotten cool? I'll add some hot water
- Okay. - Be careful.
Just a little bit is enough.
Is that okay?
Add a little more.
A little more gently.
Be more careful.
Old Jiang, in that brown paper sack,
there's some clothing. Will you embroider something on it?
Clothing. I'll take a look.
Your shirt?
This is a man's shirt.
Is it for your father?
Who's my father? I don't know any father.
Then, who's it for?
Has our Xiaomi fallen for some young man?
Will you embroider it? If you embroider it, I'll tell you.
I'll embroider it.
What shall I embroider on it?
Old Jiang,
I've found him.
Really?
Are you happy? You silly child.
Embroider it nicely. You have to do it well.
Okay.
Xiaomi,
I'm giving you a hot-water bottle. It'll warm your feet.
There's no central heating here. Don't kick it in the night.
Old Jiang, sleep with me.
Okay.
It's so cold.
It'll warm up fast.
How's that? Is it warming up a bit?
It's warm. You're so warm.
What a child.
You're the same as when you were little.
Are you warm?
Okay.
What do you think?
♫ Knowing each other is normal ♫
♫ Now that the lights are dim ♫
♫ The weather continues to be irregular ♫
♫ That's how everything starts ♫
♫ We miss each other once and once again because of destiny ♫
♫ Meeting each other is a coincidence ♫ ♫ Forgetting the umbrella is a pity ♫
♫ Like a love story that can't write forever happy after ♫
♫ How can I be cold-hearted and blame anyone ♫
♫ In the end, I understand love is just temporary ♫
♫ Afterwards, everything is my imagination ♫
♫ Like a love story that can't escape from circling around ♫
♫ I want to be the writer that stays out of it ♫
♫ We miss each other once and once again because of destiny ♫
♫ Meeting each other is a coincidence ♫ ♫ Forgetting the umbrella is a pity ♫
♫ Like a love story that can't write forever happy after ♫
♫ How can I be cold-hearted and blame anyone ♫
♫ In the end, I understand love is just temporary ♫
♫ Afterwards, everything is my imagination ♫
♫ Like a love story that can't escape from circling around ♫
♫ I want to be the writer that stays out of it ♫
♫ Like a love story that can't escape from circling around ♫
♫ Accidentally, all the feelings flush together ♫