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[My Huckleberry Friends]
[Will you be home for Chinese New Year this year?]
Uncle, be careful.
Zhouzhou, bring me a new cloth please.
Zhouzhou, keep an eye on your uncle.
- Don't let him fall. - Okay.
Zhouzhou, give me a hand.
Coming.
You scared me. I almost fell and died. Why did you open the door so suddenly?
Weren't you the one who told me to open it?
Always justifying yourself.
[Zhouzhuo, I want to see you. Do you have time tomorrow? This is Dad.]
Hey, you two, hurry and change after you are done. We are going out to eat.
Let's go out to eat!
What are you doing? Let's go.
[Episode 15: I Have A Good Father]
You even go grocery shopping?
That's because it's almost Chinese New Year.
My mom wanted me to bring home some veggies.
- How much is this? - ¥4.
Give me a bag.
Jiang Chuan!
Looks like him, right?
It's him, right?
Just a second.
Why are you going?
To take a look and say hi.
Don't. It's not a good idea. Forget it.
Teachers, sorry I wasn't being a good host.
It was quite good. You are being too kind.
No, I sincerely want to thank you two teachers.
Uncle, don't be like that. You make me sound old.
That's right. You two are young teachers.
Our Xiao Ming generally doesn't like playing the cello. This time he improved so much, and even got an award.
Teachers, I am very grateful to you two.
We just assisted the instructors at the Children's Palace and did a bit of teaching.
It's mostly due to his good techniques taught by Mr. Gu, and the hard work put in by Xiao Ming.
That's right. I have a favor to ask.
In the future, is it possible to have you two give private lessons to Xiao Ming?
Uncle, I am still studying in high school. I may not have the time.
Then what about Mr. Chen? I heard you are a graduate from Peking University.
Xiao Ming also needs help with his studies.
If you can make the time, and if Xiao Ming is able to attend Peking University in the future,
- I promise– - I am only back for these few days during Chinese New Year.
I may not return after I leave.
Oh, I see.
We still have something to do. Zhouzhou and I will head out first.
Have a happy Chinese New Year. If you don't want to practice, you can put off practicing for a bit.
Goodbye, Brother Chen An and Sister Zhouzhou.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
What were you laughing at?
Xiao Ming's father definitely wanted you to teach him and set a good example for him.
But with what you said just now,
he must have thought the treat was in vain. Or worse, he probably thought it would have been better if he hadn't treated you to a meal.
I didn't want to have the meal either, but they insisted for us to go.
What's wrong?
I also want to ask you a question.
About what?
[Zhouzhou, I want to see you. Do you have time tomorrow? This is Dad.]
Come with me to the Children's Palace.
- Where is Dad? - That jerk must have gone somewhere to have fun.
You aren't studying anymore?
I can go later.
Is something bothering you?
Mom, I am your biological daughter. Right?
Bullshit. If you're not my biological daughter,
I would've thrown you away long ago. You're money-sucking.
I was just wondering.
Ben Ben, I played with this kind of firework when I was little.
- Boss, give me twenty of these. - I am sorry, Boss.
- What are you doing? - Why are you buying so much? Let's go.
What do you know? I bought another type just now. This is a different type!
What's the difference?
Boss, what else is good?
This type is like a UFO and this type is like a little mouse.
If you light this one up, it can run around on the ground in circles.
Can I try it?
Are you stupid? Of course not, the owner is here to sell.
Whose side are you on?
This one is great! I want this one, too!
Then you can go play with the kids.
No! I want this one!
I want that kind. Twenty of them please.
Why don't you carry the food home first
and then you can keep those fireworks. I will come play with you tonight.
Madam, I have been your servant all day.
Let me rest a little. Go play with Zhouzhou instead, okay?
Zhouzhou has been very busy lately. And whenever she has free time, she is with Chen An.
I haven't been able to get a hold of her.
That Chen An is still around?
Of course. Who would leave before Chinese New Year's Eve?
- Hello? - Hello, Zhouzhou.
- Where are you? - What's the matter? I am outside.
My mom wanted me to get some New Year goodies. Have you bought them? Let's go together.
I'm not going. I still have something to do.
Hey, Zhouzhou.
If you're free during the New Year, let's hang out.
Zhouzhou, what's wrong?
I have something to do, I am going to go. Bye.
Hey!
There is a cello over there. Come play with me.
What's wrong?
I am not in the mood right now.
Because of your dad's text message?
Zhouzhou, don't you think that we are quite similar?
Your dad abandoned you and your mother, and my dad got together with that Auntie when my mom was severely ill.
It has been so many years, but I still don't want to go home.
That Auntie doesn't want to see me, and I don't want to see her either.
She has a son. He started attending middle school this year.
He is still so young, and yet she is already concerned that I will fight with him for the will.
That can't be. That's too...
That's why I thought since it's already this way, I might as well cut it clean.
This year is probably my last time coming home for the New Year.
Brother Chen An, he is your father after all. You were always together since you were little.
Zhouzhou, you and your father...
I remember when I was little, my first time being rebellious against my mother,
or maybe it's my first time as far as I can remember.
I was in the mall with her, and I saw an uncle buying soda for his child.
It's the kind of soda that's in a small plastic bottle.
I know. I used to love drinking those, too.
At that time, I wanted to drink it, too; and I insisted that she must get me a bottle.
I remember that it was really expensive, and my mom was in the process of getting a job, and was under a lot of stress.
But I still insisted that she had to get me one. In the end, she gave in and bought me a bottle.
So you were immature at one point in life, huh?
That's because it tasted really good. To this day, I still remember how it tastes.
It's sweet, with a strong milky taste.
When I was little, I would take small sips one at a time, and it would take me half the day to finish it.
When I was little, I also found it strange as to why I didn't have a father.
And I didn't understand the gossip and rumors that were spread by my neighbors.
When I grew up, I thought again. If I had a father, how would it be like?
And I also blamed him, why did he abandon me and my mother?
But now that when I think back, the largest impact on me on not having a father,
the memory that I remember the most, was the day when I insisted for my mom to buy me that soda.
My reasoning then was probably "everyone has a father who would buy them the soda,
the only reason I couldn't get one is because I don't have father."
I was probably very unreasonable, right?
Since he hasn't been around for that many years, why bother meeting now?
Thank you.
- Hurry! - Why are we eating with them again?
They were here long ago and have been waiting for us!
Mr. Zhou is relocating. Since it's New Year, it's good to have a meal together.
Aren't you classmates with Zhou Shenran?
That Zhou Shenran? I get irritated just by looking at him.
Yangyang, don't be so immature.
So what you mean is, I shouldn't meet him?
If it were me, I wouldn't go meet him.
Furthermore, if it was half a month ago, I would firmly advise you not to go.
What about now?
Lately, I have been assisting Mr. Gu in teaching the kids at the Children's Palace, and I started playing the piano again.
I haven't played in a while, but I find that I still like to play.
You have been good at it since you were little.
But what good is it?
Playing the piano is of no use to me.
I can't make a living off of it, and I don't have the talent to be a musician.
Zhouzhou, I know there is no use in you seeing your father either.
Furthermore, I know it would give him a false sense of comfort.
It is as if he could make it up to you with just a few words.
Who gives him the right to think that?
However, if seeing him makes you feel more at ease, then go meet with him.
I understand.
Let's start.
Happy New Year.
Have a good year.
Let's eat.
This restaurant is very popular. In order to eat here during the New Year,
I have to reserve half a month in advance.
You guys are being too kind.
I should be the one treating instead.
That's right.
You are too kind; it's what we should do.
Here. First, let's cheer for Mr. Zhou's promotion.
This time, relocating to Beijing,
is a huge step forward.
Rise up even higher in the future.
Thank you.
To be honest, the workplace interpersonal relation is quite complicated in Beijing.
I didn't really want to go.
I think being able to go to Beijing is great.
When everything is settled down, bring our Ranran along, too.
Or else there will always be something in your mind that worries you.
It's New Year's Day, what are you saying?
Let's eat.
What's wrong with Ranran's eye? Did you bump into something?
It's that Yu Zhouzhou. She got someone to beat me up.
- Yu Zhouzhou? - Yu Zhouzhou, that little ba–
I don't know where she meets those delinquents. All she does is bully our Ranran.
Though she is like that, she is still always on someone's mind.
It's someone else who is always looking for trouble, and yet they have the guts to blame others.
Yangyang! Where are you going?
To the bathroom.
Kids are immature. Don't hold it against him.
They are kids, it happens.
- Ranran, have more food. - I will go to the bathroom, too.
Don't put your chopsticks down.
- Uncle Zhou. - Hi.
Hey, Lin Yang.
Are you close with Zhouzhou?
Uncle Zhou, about me hitting Zhou Shenran–
Do you have Yu Zhouzhou's number?
I do.
Then, is this her number?
That's right. What's wrong?
You have probably heard about the matter with us.
Before I leave, I want to meet with her.
However, I sent her a message, and she still hasn't replied.
Is it because she doesn't want to see me?
It's okay. Head back first.
Uncle Zhou, I will talk to Zhouzhou for you and make sure you have the chance to meet before you leave.
You are probably leaving right after the New Year holiday, right?
That's right. After everything is settled down over there, I will also bring them two.
Why are those two taking so long just to go to the bathroom?
Dad, I want to go to the bathroom, too.
Okay. We will wait for you here.
Okay.
Yangyang, you should go easy on Ranran. You are two years older than him.
It's fine. Our Ranran is spoiled by his mother.
Our Ranran has had such a hard life. He has been bullied by Yu Zhouzhou ever since he was little.
I think it's not a bad idea for boys to suffer a little when they are young.
Even so, she can't bully him that much.
I heard that there is someone named Yu Zhouzhou in this school,
and she is in the same class as Yangyang.
Is that so? I am not sure. There are a lot of people in his class whom I do not know.
It's just that our Ranran is young, I am worried that Yu Zhouzhou would bully him.
Kids are young, they are immature.
It's because they are immature that we have to teach them.
It's fine, let's go.
Mom, the Yu Zhouzhou that you were speaking of...
What Yu Zhouzhou? She is a bastard.
That bastard...
I saw her at school today.
You saw her? How did you know which one was her?
During the flag raising ceremony at school today,
she got an award for story-telling. And the school principle was praising her in front of the entire school.
What?
Ranran, you must study hard. I will tell the teacher to let you skip a grade next semester.
But I just started getting familiar with the other students in my class.
What? Do you have someone in your class that you are very close with?
No, I don't.
Ranran, you must be successful for the sake of your mother.
You must get better grades than that Yu Zhouzhou. You must be better than her at everything.
You must always be ahead of her, stepping on her, understand?
Yeah.
Why are you here?
Lately, I haven't been able to find you no matter where I go. I was here just now but you weren't home.
So I decided to wait for you here.
Lin Yang, I really didn't have the time to go food shopping with you.
What have you been up to lately?
Do I have to report to you?
If there is nothing else, I will head up first.
You are so busy that you don't even have the time to meet with your dad?
Who told you?
My family had dinner with Zhou Shenran's family.
Your dad asked me about your phone number. He was worried that he had sent it to a wrong number.
Can you not be involved in this?
My brain has been a mess lately.
Your dad is going to Beijing very soon.
He may not return ever again. Are you sure that you don't want to meet him?
But he has never fulfilled any responsibilities as a father.
Zhouzhou, have you heard of Shui Hu cards?
Those cards that are in the instant noodle cracker packages.
When I was young, the card I wanted the most was Lin Chong. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find it.
There was someone in our class who didn't collect those cards got that card, and said he would sell it to me for ¥20.
The instant noodle cracker was ¥50 each. I felt that it was too much of a scam so I said no.
After that, I ate more than ¥20 worth of instant noodles,
and yet I still couldn't get that card. To this day, I still regret what I did.
So what you are saying is, me meeting my dad is like you collecting Shui Hu cards?
What I am saying is, you shouldn't do things that you will regret later on.
Lin Yang, you don't understand.
He is your father after all.
I am really sorry about your mother.
I still want to make up for it.
Are you done?
[Zhouzhuo, I want to see you. Do you have time tomorrow? This is Dad.]
Oh my god. Oh my god.
Don't you dare!
Let me tell you. You don't have the money to pay back if you ruin this car.
Murong! I dare you to come out! Don't hide in the car!
Uncle, it's for the best of the children. Why are you like this?
Leave! This doesn't concern you.
Get out!
You! Come out!
Dad, why did you drink again?
You... What did you call me?
What's wrong? Were you the one throwing things in front of the door?
- No. - No?
I am not your father.
Your father... Your father wants to bring you with him.
They came again?
Thank you.
Why are you being so polite?
He has quit drinking for so long already.
It seems like my biological father came again.
That's why he–
Let's go light up the fireworks when it gets dark.
I am going out for a bit.
Hey, where are you going? It's New Year's Eve.
I will be back soon.
Come back soon! We are going to pick up your grandma later. She is always talking about you.
Okay.
Something's up with my department. I am going to pick up some documents.
The dumpling fillings have been well-mixed already.
I will make them with you later.
Hold up.
I won't allow you to go see that little bastard.
You're back.
That's what I was saying. It's New Year.
What kind of business would you have?
Where is Auntie and Brother?
They went to their mom's place for the New Year.
This New Year will just be the two of us.
Call Auntie to come back, I have something to say to you two.
Who gave you the right to look through my cell phone?
I am your wife; of course, I have the right to.
Why does that little bastard have your phone number?
She is my daughter; of course, she can have my number.
Ranran is your son! I won't let you go see her!
- I must go see her. - I don't allow it!
I am definitely going!
Zhou Shuguo! If you dare walk out–
Mom.
Ranran, did you finish your homework?
Mom.
You dad went out. He will be back soon.
When dad comes back, we will cook some dumplings. Okay?
You're home? This is for Zhouzhou.
About Zhouzhou going to school, thank you for going through all that trouble.
I will be taking care of her myself in the future.
I wish that you wouldn't come bother her anymore.
Go home.
Zhouzhou.
How are you doing at school?
Are you nervous?
It's okay.
It's Zhen Hua after all, so it's not easy.
I see.
Then, which university do you plan on attending? And what do you plan to major in?
I am not sure about my major yet.
As for university, I am thinking of going to Beijing.
Beijing is great.
You wanted to meet with me, is it because there was something you wanted to tell me?
Not much.
It's just that it's the New Years, so I juat wanted to see you.
All these years,
you and your mother had suffered through a lot.
And Ranran probably caused you a lot of trouble at school.
I really didn't want you two to turn out like this.
Some of the issues, is because I didn't manage them well.
But, in the future, Ranran won't cause you anymore trouble.
After the New Year, I will be working in Beijing.
Ranran will also come along.
If there are no special circumstances,
I may not return ever again.
You know. Ranran is still young, he is immature.
Don't detest him.
I don't detest him.
Sometimes, I am even envious of him.
[Xin Hai Yuan Shop]
I will buy something to drink.
Okay.
- Do you have Xile soda? - We do.
Give me a pack.
I wish that you wouldn't come bother her anymore.
Just watch TV.
Thanks.
This is nonsense. I am your father.
You are my son.
This is an unalterable principle. No one can change that.
But through law, it can be changed.
I went through so much effort you raise you,and put you through college,
and that's how you repay me?
My mom was so good to you, and look how you repaid her.
Auntie, you don't object to this. Right?
What you mean is, you will no longer have anything to do with this family after getting that ¥200,000. Right?
From now on, I won't get any money from this family.
And one day, if anything happens to Dad,
I won't have the right to claim any inheritance. It will all belong to my brother.
Okay. I will agree to whatever Old Chen decides.
Are you really not going to forgive your dad?
It's nothing to forgive.
In my heart, you haven't been a father to me for awhile.
I am just curious.
Let's switch.
Little guy, just a blink of an eye and you are this big already.
Open it and try some.
I am very sorry to you and your mom.
The matter between your mom and I, you are still young, you wouldn't understand.
You also know that I am busy with work, and Mom is usually the one taking care of you.
She really tries her best to take good care of you.
I haven't spent much time taking care of you,
I am sorry.
Dad, I didn't do well on the exams this time.
I will definitely study hard. Don't be angry with me.
Why would Dad be angry?
I know you are a good kid, and that's all that matters.
Here.
Here, Grandma.
Zhouzhou, where did you go this afternoon?
You didn't come pick me up.
I am sorry. But here I am now keeping you company!
Here comes the dumplings!
Try some; see how they taste.
Know some manners.
It's starting! I will turn up the volume.
Okay. It's starting!
Here! Let's cheers.
Mom, I wish you good health.
Let's eat the dumplings.
[Lin Yang: Zhouzhou, Happy New Year. I shouldn't have meddled with your business yesterday. I am sorry.]
Zhouzhou, stop looking at your phone.
Have some dumplings.
This has carrot filling, there's also shrimp.
[It's fine. Thank you. Happy New Year.]
This is great!
Here. Give it a try, too.
Are you sure?
Here. Aim at the sky.
I am scared. You do it! I can't.
Really?
You are that timid?
I am really scared.
[Zhouzhou: Brother Chen An, Happy New Year.]
Happy New Year.
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♫ I wrote a distant song for the distant you ♫
♫ Your laugh and mine weave together ♫
♫ This is my fondest memory of the past ♫
♫ Crying, laughing, aching, acting wildly ♫♫ as I bid farewell to the past ♫
♫ That old string melody sings our story ♫
♫ The story starts with your bashful smile ♫
♫ The light breeze in my face is like the way you talk ♫
♫ Without a hint or sign, the story abruptly comes to an end ♫
♫ There are always regrets in life ♫♫ Just let it be ♫
♫ The brief sunlight warms my heart all the same ♫
♫ There are always moments worth yearning for ♫♫ that we can't go back to ♫
♫ The memories of you ♫♫ that I can't return to or throw away ♫
♫ There are always regrets in life ♫♫ Just let it be ♫
♫ The brief sunlight warms my heart all the same ♫
♫ There are always moments worth yearning for ♫♫ that we can't go back to ♫
♫ The memories of you ♫♫ that I can't return to or throw away ♫
♫ The things I can't return to or throw away ♫♫ are collected at the bottom of my heart ♫