Xiaohuang.
Please give the salaries to the construction team.
Mr. Xie.
Even though I feel embarrassed,
I must still trouble you
to help me with the transfer.
Okay.
I'll take care of it.
Don't worry.
I…
I really don't know how to thank you.
You've been helping me since I selected the site.
You helped me a lot
and I left such a mess to let you deal with.
Don't say that.
We just did what we could.
We can't help you with other things.
Hang in there.
Things will get better.
Thank you.
All right.
Don't indulge in your emotions.
Control yourself a bit.
But I'm sad.
I know you're sad,
but it doesn't look good for you to go back to the village in tears.
Aren't you sad?
I am.
I even complained secretly a few days ago.
Me too.
I even scolded them.
You're so mean, Xie Zhiyao.
Should I be crying too?
No.
Drive safely.
He's so bad.
Xiaohuang is an official here,
so she should help him.
However, it has nothing to do with you.
You helped them so much without any payment,
yet he's blaming you.
No, Mr. Hu.
That's not possible.
Let me tell you what he'll do next.
He'll ask you to help with the transfer.
After that,
he'll give the renovation fee to the construction team.
You'll be in charge of it.
They are sure you can't leave them like that.
Mr. Hu, don't blame them first.
-Let me finish-- -That's crazy.
Why can't I blame them?
It's ridiculous.
His wife has cancer.
They resigned from their jobs in Shenzhen
and decided to open a homestay here.
They thought of living here.
At the beginning of the year,
his wife felt some leg pain.
They thought it was a calcium deficiency.
After she was examined,
it was bone cancer.
It's in the intermediate stage.
After they discussed it,
they thought a lot of money is invested here
and they didn't want to trouble us,
so they decided
to continue building the homestay here and receiving treatment in Shenzhen.
However,
their family found out.
Due to worry,
his father-in-law had a cerebral infarction
and is in the ICU now.
Money is being spent quickly every day.
They are really in trouble.
Right.
Fortune comes doubly, while misfortune never comes singly.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Before Mr. Xie said anything, you started to blame them.
Mr. Xie wanted to interrupt you, but you wouldn't listen.
Well done.
Let's go.
Should we donate some money then?
I'll spray it again.
Damai, what are you doing?
I have blisters on my feet.
Two on each foot and they're symmetric.
Look.
Are we still going tomorrow then?
No.
Xie Zhiyao said Yang Guanjun and others will go.
We don't need to go.
Mr. Hu and I told Aunt Feng
that we'd go there late.
Because the lunch tomorrow is roast pork belly.
Won't you update the novel?
I'll write the novel after applying the medicine.
If you can't write any today, you'll have nothing to update.
Don't worry. I still have some drafts.
It's enough
for two days of content.
Two days? That's quite enough.
Two days of content
is not even enough to write about the water source investigation.
Stop looking at each other.
I've long noticed.
Did you?
Nana uses three accounts to comment.
Hongdou has two.
How did you know?
It's so easy.
Because these are new accounts that were registered at almost the same time
and they only commented on my work.
Then how can you tell which is which?
By pet phrases and typing style.
When Nana sends messages,
she likes to use a wave symbol and write "hehe."
Also, these three accounts like responding to haters,
but the comments are mostly like
"Did your parents raise you
to become an Internet troll?"
"You should work on your attitude.
You're Internet rubbish."
and so on.
Although she responded to them a lot, what she said wasn't aggressive at all.
Hongdou's comments are like poems.
It feels ethereal
and makes people think she's incredible,
but you're not sure what she's specifically praising.
For example,
"In the writer's work,
time is like a desert,
making people feel parched."
What's the key point in giving praise?
Be straightforward, clear-cut, strong,
and compliment as much as you can.
Let the writer feel energized
and let her feel sorry
if she didn't write a 20,000-word update.
I'm just saying that.
I didn't do that.
I just saw people make such praises.
I just responded to haters.
I didn't write the others.
It's you.
What's the matter?
All we did was in vain then.
You knew it was us.
Actually,
even if I knew it was you guys,
when I saw
those encouraging comments
and felt your care and love,
my heart was filled with courage and power.
Besides, I've decided.
I won't look for a job. I'll continue writing novels.
Really?
Yes. I'm preparing the outline of my next novel.
So, Great Barley Tea,
you won't stop writing?
I won't.
I'll continue writing.
We're trapped in all sorts of comments from others,
but we need to understand one thing.
When the flood comes to you
and you're drowning,
it's not your fault.
Well said.
Where is my phone?
You didn't bring it here.
I didn't?
What I said just now is an aphorism.
An aphorism, you know?
That's the central theme of the water source investigation.
I won't be stuck tonight, girls!
I'll go back and write.
Be careful.
This is great.
I've been longing
To realize my dream
The more you want it
Yet it said nothing
Hongdou said
she picked the plums herself.
Then she packed them in the orchard and sent them.
They are much cheaper than the supermarket's.
That's right.
It also helps the orchard workers.
Guisheng, drive here.
I'll pack two boxes for Kexin.
Yes, there are plenty.
I sent 20 boxes to you.
It's not too much. It's about 50 kg.
You can make them into jam.
They are really not expensive.
The fruits are cheap here.
Okay.
You'll make delicious food for me?
Store the plums first.
Okay. Bye.
NANNAN'S MOM
HONGMI
Hello.
Have you received them?
You sent so many plums.
Do you want me to sell them by the subway entrance?
They are not a lot.
You can give them to your friends,
your husband's relatives,
and Lingdang's teachers.
How's your vacation?
It's good.
It's nice here.
Really?
Are you hiding something from me?
What?
I'm getting a feeling.
Fine. Get a feel then.
Okay. Bye.
Have you gotten the sum?
Hongdou, can I quit math?
Of course not.
But I don't like math.
Why?
Eight plus nine.
You can't figure out the sum in 20 minutes?
Mom, don't talk so loudly.
I can hear you.
You can hear me?
Then do it again.
Come on.
Count.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
Seven.
Eight.
Nine.
Ten.
Eleven.
Twelve.
-Thirteen. -Okay, stop.
There's a finger here, right?
Is my finger too short that you can't see it?
Mom, I see it.
Don't be angry.
I'm not angry.
You can't figure out such a simple question.
What can you do in the future?
Don't look at me like that.
Go on. We'll stop when you can figure it out.
Do it!
Overcome difficulty.
Just help me this time.
Please.
Only this time.
Do it again.
Do you hear me?
CHAMPION TREE BARBECUE
Why are there so many terrible things?
Nothing is going well.
How will you transfer the homestay?
It's not cheap.
Who will buy it?
If there's a Shaohua Bookstore in the village,
it will be easy to transfer the homestay.
What if they won't invest?
I'll run it myself then.
Do you have money?
No.
Then how can you run it?
I'll go and find money.
Listen to what you said.
It seems money is like mushrooms
that grow after it rains.
Can you find it if you look for it?
Why didn't I study hard back then?
If I got into college,
I could help you now.
You stayed here and opened a barbecue stand.
When I'm hungry,
I don't need to go far to find food.
You can drink with me sometimes
and listen to me.
That's already helping me.
You're right.
People are all relying on you.
Who can you rely on?
You're under a lot of pressure.
Everyone is under pressure.
It's not a big deal.
Okay, come down.
Don't fall.
CHAMPION TREE BARBECUE
Xu Hongdou ordered takeout.
You can bring it to her.
What did she order?
I won't tell you.
She likes shrimp.
Take this.
She already ordered that.
The eggplant.
Get a big one.
Can you shut up?
The vegetables.
Watch the fire when you're barbecuing.
-Lessen the oil-- -You do it.
You do it.
Why are you standing outside the yard?
Yang Guanjun told me you drank alcohol.
I'm afraid you'll sleep in the alley, so I came to pick you up.
You haven't eaten yet?
I have.
I ordered for Damai and Mr. Hu.
You drank a lot.
Not too much.
Do you still have alcohol?
Could you get me another drink?
Okay.
Let's go.
Your alcohol.
Milk?
If you get drunk and Grandma Xie sees you when you get back,
won't she be worried?
Drink some milk.
Did you add sugar?
It's honey.
Are you okay?
I'm fine if you don't ask.
After asking me, I do feel a little upset.
How do I describe it?
It's hard
to speak about.
That day, after meeting Laoli,
the owner of the homestay,
I actually felt a little upset.
I can understand.
I often met his wife.
She'd treat us to a meal every time we went there.
She said
after the homestay is built,
she'd let her parents retire here.
Although her kid is only two years old,
he can go to kindergarten in town.
Even if they can't make much money,
things are cheap here.
It can support their family.
You see.
She's good
and she's still so young.
Her kid is so little.
She still has a long life ahead.
Why did she suddenly have cancer?
My mom told me this.
Age doesn't matter when it comes to death.
You'll never know
when and how
a person
will leave the world.
That's why
when I think of this,
I feel a bit…
A bit afraid.
Afraid?
I'll put it this way.
Many people are relying on me now.
If I have a serious illness
or have an accident
and I suddenly die,
what will happen
if I leave such a mess for them?
When I think of this, I feel…
I feel a sense of emptiness in my heart.
I feel terrified, anxious, scared,
and insecure.
Do you think I'm thinking too much?
I understand.
I'm a man,
yet I'm so emotional.
Just ignore me.
Ignore me.
I really understand.
I totally understand.
Trust me.
It's like losing one's footing.
The feeling
of anxiety,
fear,
and uncertainty
for the future.
Lack of security.
How do I describe it? It's like being…
Being in the desert.
As far as the eye can see,
there's nothing
and you don't know where to go.
I thought
you couldn't understand such a feeling.
Let's go to my room.
-Go… -Can you walk?
I…
I can,
but isn't it too late now?
I want to show you something.
Close the door.
Don't let the mosquitoes in.
I want to share with you the story of the life of my love.
You wouldn't let me see this before, right?
Why are you letting me see it now?
I wasn't prepared before.
OUR PROMISE, MAKE FRIENDS
TODAY'S XIE ZHIYAO
XIE ZHIYAO, HE'S OKAY, I LIKE HIS GRANDMA
"Xie Zhiyao, he's okay."
Am I just an okay person?
I was just starting to write it.
Why are you writing these?
It's for her.
Who is she?
Chen Nanxing.
She's a girl?
Isn't Chen Nanxing your ex-boyfriend?
She was the love of my life.
She was my best friend
and she always will be.
She couldn't come since she's busy working,
so you wrote this for her?
She died
from cancer.
I can understand what you said
and I might have a deeper understanding than you.
Someone your age
who has been your companion
suddenly encountered a huge misfortune.
It'd also make us tremble.
It's like being trapped in a nightmare.
It's like missing a step on a high ladder.
It's like a plane disappearing on the radar.
It's like losing direction in the desert.
It's like a polar bear sitting on melting ice
and unable to find land.
I couldn't mention
my uneasiness, anxiety,
and doubts in life to people.
What am I?
Even my best friend's death
made no difference in my life.
I still went to and from work,
went shopping, and watched movies.
I'd only miss her when I was alone and sad.
Her parents lost everything when she died.
I think…
I think I…
I'm not qualified to be sad for a long time when I lost her.
Xu Hongdou.
The moral standard you've set for yourself is too strict.
Do feeling pain and how long you should feel it
even need a qualification?
Maybe.
Nannan mentioned it before.
She wanted to travel to Yunnan with me.
However, at that time,
I didn't want to delay my work.
I wanted to get a promotion.
Now, here I am.
Look.
She can't come anymore.
I'm fine.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO NANNAN'S STORY
I FEEL HAPPY TO TELL YOU ABOUT HER
JUST TREAT IT AS OUR SECRET. THANK YOU.
I'M HAPPY TOO. GET SOME REST. GOOD NIGHT
Why couldn't I say anything at crucial moments?
I didn't even comfort her.
I'm so stupid.
It's a new item. Barbecued pork sandwich.
Try it.
How is it?
It's not good.
The meat is a bit greasy
and it's too sweet.
It's so strange.
What's good about it?
The bread is soft and delicious.
I guess I should put less chocolate jam.
The meat should be more scorched.
Come here tomorrow morning.
Let's continue.
Is it another taste test?
Just take it as breakfast.
Finish it. Don't waste it.
I'm not coming tomorrow.
I'll eat at home.
I think you said that yesterday.
Mr. Xie.
-Good morning, Zhiyao. -Good morning.
-You're also here, Xiaxia. -Good morning.
I'm being poisoned now.
He's trying new dishes for me.
Good morning.
Coffee?
I drank some this morning.
Okay.
I'll show you something.
What is it?
The promotional video.
Sunzi sent it this morning.
That's so fast.
Are you ready?
Where is this place?
It's so beautiful.
There's Xinxin.
What do you mean?
Xiaohuang is the female lead, okay?
It's Xiaoqin.
Your mom and Aunt Gui are there too.
Nana.
Your hand acting is good.
This is crazy.
Get married.
Get married now.
Zhiyao, I'll be your groomsman.
My sister-in-law.
No. I mean, Hongdou.
Enough. Will you watch it or not?
I'll watch it.
It's beautiful.
Where is this place?
There's no special effect in this, right?
It's the real galaxy.
Yes. Zhiyao even took me there the year before last.
We drove the jeep there.
There were so many stars that were very bright.
I want to go there.
I knew you'd want to go there,
so I'm organizing another team-building activity.
Again?
Which place needs free labor this time?
This time, it's real.
You had a hard time picking plums last time,
so I'm going to organize an overnight camping trip.
Will you bring me?
I also worked for two days.
I'll bring you.
Will you come with us?
That place is beautiful.
You can take nice photos.
When are you going?
Tomorrow afternoon.
We'll stay for one night and come back the next day.
It won't affect work.
Okay.
I'll ask who wants to come with us in the group chat.
-Okay. -Good. I'll prepare the rest.
Dismiss.
It's so quiet and comfortable.
It feels like we're the only ones left in the world.
It does feel that way.
I think I'm getting inspiration for a new novel.
Enough, Damai.
Don't create trouble.
Finish the ending first.
Okay.
Come and help put up the tent first.
We're coming.
Let's work.
How do we do this?
Hold this. I'll plug the nail in.
Mr. Hu.
Why are you being lazy here again, Mr. Hu?
Get to work.
He's pretending not to hear us.
Mr. Hu, you're not working and helping out.
You can't ask an artist to do crude work with his hands.
Xiaxia.
Stop picking them.
Come here and drink coffee.
We can always believe in Xiaohuang.
I'm not an artist.
I'm improving your position, but you won't accept it.
Let's pick some firewood too.
Let's pick more.
It will be cold after sunset.
Let's go.
Over there.
Pick the thin sticks.
Yes. This is good.
I want to fall in love.
Don't think too much.
They can't be together.
Why not?
They are not married
and they like each other.
Hongdou's lease will be over next month, right?
You don't understand, little girl.
With a time limitation,
it's most possible to have a short and strong love.
Do you agree with him?
Yes.
I'm experienced.
A girl would tell you,
"When you're singing to me,
I get a special feeling.
It's love."
When I just started to feel the fragrance of love,
she sent me a message
and said,
"It was just a dream.
Wake up."
I asked why.
Guess what happened.
What?
She blocked me.
The light is good.
I'll take a photo for you.
Love comes and goes like a tornado.
Although I agree with him,
I think Hongdou and Mr. Xie are rational people.
If they can't be responsible for a relationship,
they won't start.
Being rational
can prevent you from entering a relationship,
but it can't prevent yourself from developing feelings.
Nana.
What do you think of the story
of a female CEO going on a trip
and meeting the badass stud in the village and helping him start his business?
I'm getting an image now.
Write me in your story as well.
No.
Not even the most minor character?
No.
Come on. Cheers.
-Here. -Cheers.
-Cheers.
This sweet potato is so delicious.
It's so sweet.
Everything is delicious to me these days.
Me too.
I think the food Aunt Feng made is so delicious.
So people should work more
and give more effort.
This potato
with spiced salt
is the most delicious.
Enough.
Drink less coffee.
You might not be able to sleep tonight.
I won't sleep.
I'll watch the stars all night.
Watch them if you're not cold.
This is great.
It's great for us to gather together.
What a pity.
Mr. Ma is not here anymore.
If he's here,
it'd be better since we're complete.
Damai.
When are you leaving?
Next week.
I already told Xiaochun that I'll be checking out next week.
Can't you stay here for a few more days?
I've been out for too long.
My parents often call and ask me to go back.
Have you told your dad that you won't be looking for a job?
I also promised my dad
that I'd go out at least four days a week.
That's what you should do.
Damai.
Will you come back and visit us?
Of course.
I'll come back and live here for a while next year.
Will you be here?
I don't know if they'll be here, but I'll be here.
I have no place to go.
I'll be here too.
Do you have no place to go too?
That's great.
I'll save a room for you and give you a 20% discount.
No. She can sleep with me.
No need to spend money.
Mr. Xie.
At a time like this,
you'd act like an unscrupulous businessman.
Thank you for praising me.
I'm an unscrupulous businessman
and you just look like one.
I heard you only charged Mr. Ma 200 yuan
for the beverage love story.
This is my principle.
I can charge him a low price,
but he must pay me.
I really admire that.
If Damai left,
no one would make noodles and share with me late at night.
My friend, don't be sad.
We're guests at an open banquet.
We'll leave after we finish eating and we'll come again the next day.
That's right.
Mr. Hu.
At this moment,
I think you should sing a song.
-That's right. -That's right.
Sure. What do you want to listen to?
I'm different from you.
I won't charge you.
"The Cost of Love"?
What's the song you sang in the room last night?
It's quite good.
That's my new song.
Sing that.
This is my new song,
"Wind," for all of you.
Give a round of applause!
All right.
I've been longing
To realize my dream
The more you want it
The more clumsy you are
Your confusion
My panic
It's watching us
Yet it said nothing
Someone stops and someone keeps going
Wandering
Life is the house
The days are the windows
The stories you want
Are happening around us
In every window
People
Are forgetful
Subtitle translation by: Qiu An going