Dad, your back isn't good.
Don't squat there.
I'll do it. Stop.
I'm almost done.
Stand up.
-Okay. -I'll do it.
Sit for a while.
Here. Sit down.
It's okay.
Here.
Rest for a while. Drink some tea.
We have lived here for more than 20 years.
You and Hongmi grew up in this house.
We spent 40,000 yuan on this house back then.
Only 40,000 yuan?
It wasn't a small amount of money at that time.
Is that so?
Dad.
Will we sell this house?
No.
Your mom is reluctant to sell it.
She wants to clean it and rent it out.
There's a junior high in front of our community
and a senior high behind it.
It's easy to rent out.
You drew that.
What's that?
It's written there.
"The beautiful and confident business owner, Xu Hongdou.
The beggar, Xu Hongmi."
THE BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT BUSINESS OWNER, XU HONGDOU
THE BEGGAR, XU HONGMI
At what age was I when I drew that?
Did I want to be a business owner when I was a kid?
I think you moved here in elementary school,
about seven or eight years old.
When I think about it now,
you were so interesting
when you were a kid.
When school was over,
you'd come to my grains and oil store.
Xiaozhang who sold sauce next door would ask why you went there.
You said, "I'm here to pick up my dad.
If I become a business owner in the future,
I won't let him sell rice anymore."
However, you still want to open a grocery now, don't you?
Yes.
I've been busy working all my life.
It's boring to have fun every day.
You can do housework,
cook, and exercise with Mom.
That's quite nice, isn't it?
Your spending is not high and you have some savings.
My sister and I can totally support you.
Yes.
Days just pass by.
We're getting old
and useless.
How can you think that way?
Who said…
Why are old people useless?
Who doesn't get old? Tell me.
You're only over 60 years old.
You're still young.
Since I'm still young,
why won't you let me open a grocery store?
Opening a grocery store is considered starting a business.
It's so stressful to start a business.
Right?
Once you've decided, there's no looking back.
Think about it.
It's quite easy to open a grocery store.
You only need a small place.
However, it's complicated to operate, right?
First, you must get a shop transfer.
Then the rental fee
and the decoration fee.
You also need to buy goods.
What goods should you buy?
Which supplier is cheaper?
How should you set the price?
How much do you need to sell to break even?
Have you thought of these, Dad?
It's really not because I don't support you working.
I just don't want you to open a grocery store.
I've been a grains and oil store owner my whole life.
What else can I do?
Our community was hiring security guards.
I asked about it
and they said I was too old.
The parking lot of the company
that Kexin's husband works in needed an administrator.
There's no limitation on age,
but I must go on night shifts.
I was afraid I couldn't handle it.
Dad.
Hongmi and I think
that you've worked all your life
and you're over 60 now.
We just want you to worry about nothing
and live happily.
I'm happy.
Of course I'm happy.
Look.
We live in a peaceful age.
Your mom and I are in harmony and healthy.
My kids are filial.
We have enough to eat and wear.
How can I not be happy?
I can say I'm very happy.
However, if I can find something to do
and contribute to the family,
I'll be happier.
Okay.
I'll try to come up with something.
THE BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT BUSINESS OWNER, XU HONGDOU
THE BEGGAR, XU HONGMI
MA'AM, GIVE ME SOME FOOD
At that time,
you were so little.
In the blink of an eye…
Dad.
What if I start a business and be a business owner?
That's good.
I'm serious.
Do you want to open a grocery store too?
No.
Why can't I open a big hotel?
Nice.
I'm serious.
I'm also serious.
No matter what it is, I think you can do it.
Really?
Yes.
Hello, Kexin.
What do you want to eat?
How can you let Kexin pick up the package by herself?
You're so careless.
What if something happens?
It's okay.
-How is she? -Don't block the door.
Nurse, save my wife first.
What are you saying?
There's no such thing here.
-We'll try to save them both at any time. -What's the situation?
Doctor, save both of them.
-Don't worry. -Doctor.
-Don't be anxious first. -Sit down.
Don't be anxious.
SURGERY ONGOING
The doctor is out.
Yang Kexin's relatives, here's the baby.
-The baby is born. -Is the mom okay?
Congratulations. Both of them are safe.
Thank you.
Hongdou, carry her.
Come. You're the first one she should see.
Hongdou, look at her.
She's so cute.
This little one.
Your aunt and uncle went to make nutritious meals for you.
Your husband and mother-in-law went to pack your things.
Your parents went to get a checkup for the baby.
They're fine. Don't worry.
Hongdou.
Will something happen to the baby because I fell?
The baby is good.
Even if it's not your due date yet,
the baby is all grown.
Also, you had a C-section once you arrived.
She wouldn't lack oxygen.
Don't worry.
You really scared me when you called.
It was like you were saying your last wishes.
I didn't know if I'd be okay or not.
If anything happened,
I might not get to say it.
When I was waiting for the ambulance,
I thought about a lot of things.
I didn't want anything anymore.
It's just good to be alive.
I even argued with my mom the other day.
I regret it so much.
The baby is not too big
and she's in the right position.
I even bought
a zodiac bracelet for her.
I wanted to have a normal delivery.
I bought that in vain.
I didn't prepare anything well.
Many things happen when you're not prepared.
Don't think too much.
Get some rest.
Is your cousin okay now?
She's fine.
You didn't see my relatives' reaction.
It was the first time I saw them panic like that.
My aunt
couldn't even stand.
You were also scared, right?
Of course.
She suddenly called to say her last wishes.
She scared the hell out of me.
I can't even sleep now.
I feel scared.
How about
I fly there tomorrow?
Why would you come here?
I want to go
and see you.
I was just kidding.
I just sent off
the team-building company you recommended
and I've been selling potatoes recently.
How would I have time? I'm quite busy.
You were kidding?
If I need you in Beijing, will you come?
Of course.
I'm serious.
I'm not kidding.
I won't keep you then.
Get some rest.
Okay.
Don't think too much either.
You still have to take care of your cousin in the hospital tomorrow.
By the way,
the plums you gave me became sweeter after a few days.
It's so delicious.
It might hurt your stomach if you eat too much.
Don't eat a lot even if it's good.
Bye.
Mr. Xie!
Wake up! Hurry!
What's going on? What happened?
Calm down and tell me slowly.
-What's up? -We did it!
What is it?
The bookstore!
The bookstore just called me!
We did it!
-We did it? -Yes!
-Really? -Yes!
LITTLE CUTIE
We did it!
I'll take these gloves off first.
We must have a feast to celebrate tonight.
Really?
That's great.
You did it.
Yes. We finally did it.
Congratulations.
I should also congratulate you.
You also contributed.
You contributed more.
You're managing Yunmiao Village well.
Xu Hongdou.
If…
I mean
if after the bookstore is built these years
and there are more prospects here,
after the hotels and homestays are built here
and everything becomes better,
can you…
Can you consider
moving here to advance your career?
What can I do then?
There's nothing here now
and the development prospects aren't good.
I mean in the future.
Of course, it's okay if you won't consider it.
You might have a better life in Beijing indeed
and there are more opportunities.
I was just asking.
I'll think about it.
Really?
Unlike you,
I don't always joke around.
I…
I don't always joke around.
Seriously.
Well, that's all.
I haven't had the breakfast I made yet.
Okay. I'll go back to sleep then.
Sorry to disturb you.
Well, go to sleep.
Bye.
God is helping me.
Mom, five more minutes.
I won't eat breakfast.
Five minutes.
What are you doing?
What's all the fuss about?
Mom, she sleeps until noon every day.
Will you just let her be?
She has been accompanying Kexin in the hospital these days.
She slept late last night.
Just let her be. Come on.
-Hongmi, come and have breakfast. -When did you come back?
Why can't I come back?
After the move,
I heard Kexin fall,
so I come back over the weekend.
I want to lecture you too.
-Where is Lingdang? -She's not here.
Wake up.
-What are you doing? -Wake up.
Go with me to visit Kexin in the hospital after lunch.
Five minutes.
Now even five seconds. Wake up.
Stop it. The noodles are sticking together.
Come here.
Come on. Wake up.
You lazy pig.
Mom, this pig is ready to be eaten now.
Wake up.
That day,
Hongdou and your dad went to the old house to clean.
Your aunt called me while crying.
She said Kexin fell.
I was shocked and my heart was beating fast.
Kexin's husband panicked.
He acted like a fool in the hospital.
Luckily, Hongdou was there.
The whole family panicked.
Hongdou said nothing and helped a lot.
She's all grown up now.
She's finally of some use.
Yes. It's about time for her to grow up.
Your mom is such a great cook.
It's a pity that you didn't open a restaurant.
-Absolutely. -Don't eat too fast.
Dad, Mom, don't eat too much.
This is high in sugar.
You can eat more.
-I'll eat less. I'm on a diet. -Eat more.
She's smiling.
Did she fall asleep?
It has been a while since I carried a little baby.
You're great, Hongmi.
Hongdou doesn't dare to carry her much.
She said she was too small and soft.
She's a bit afraid.
What if your hotel's guest wants you to carry the baby?
I'll just do it.
By the way,
Hongmi,
have you watched the promotional video Hongdou helped to film
when she was traveling in Yunnan?
Yes. What's the matter?
Have you seen the guy
that held her hand at the beach?
What do you think of him?
He's just so-so.
I think he's quite handsome.
He's too poor.
Poor?
He's starting a business.
You know that, right?
Furthermore, he's doing well.
When you were there,
he took good care of you, right?
Now, you say he's poor.
There's something wrong with you.
I just said he's poor.
Why are you mad?
I just think you're wrong in saying that.
Why can't I say that about him?
Why are you being so aggressive?
Am I aggressive?
I'll lower my voice.
That's so funny.
Can you come and help me?
Do it yourself.
I'm busy with work.
Is it the bookstore?
They'll pick a site in a few days.
It's better to have a business.
After you settled the bookstore issue,
you became better.
What were you doing before?
You were strange.
I'm not used to it.
You'd better get used to it.
Let me tell you.
I have a feeling.
After working hard for two years
and the bookstore is built,
I'll get a wife.
What?
After the bookstore is built,
the village committee will give you a wife?
Pretty much.
God will give me a wife.
I just said you're better.
Are you insane now?
Xu Hongdou has been gone for so long.
You're still going insane here.
It's none of your business.
I don't care about you.
Uncle Zhiyao.
Guanjun.
What do you think? Am I pretty?
My boyfriend gave it to me.
Here's another insane person.
It's pretty.
Uncle Zhiyao, will you buy me a meal today?
Sure.
Xiaoqin.
Didn't you break up with Yang Zhinan?
No.
Why not?
Who doesn't break up a few times while dating?
If you don't argue and break up,
the relationship will be boring.
However, that might hurt your relationship.
Love should be tested.
Forget it. Why am I telling you this?
You won't understand.
Am I right, Uncle Zhiyao?
Yes.
Love should be tested by difficulties and challenges,
but you can't test it too often.
Don't always break up with him.
Didn't you tell me to break up with him?
So you'll listen to me but not to your dad about breaking up?
I said that to make him realize the seriousness of the problem.
Besides, I was angry at the time.
I didn't mean it.
After all, Yang Zhinan is so handsome and honest.
I can't let another girl have him.
Is he that nice?
Have you seen him, Zhiyao?
Yes.
He's quite energetic.
Energetic?
He's very handsome.
He looks like a star.
Which star?
It's none of your business.
Uncle Zhiyao.
Don't give up.
Even though you're very old and have dark skin,
you should believe
that even wild lilies will bloom in spring.
You can surely have a beautiful love just like me.
Beautiful love?
Your Uncle Zhiyao is obviously insane now.
He's insane about women.
He was imagining earlier
that after the bookstore is built,
the village committee will give him a wife.
I have a strong hunch and confidence.
After the bookstore is built,
I'll be married.
Look.
Isn't he insane?
This has been put off for too long.
Give it to me tomorrow.
What are you doing?
-Let me go. -Bring back my slippers.
-No. -No?
Will you do it or not?
-Okay. -Will you do it or not?
Okay. I'll do it.
Let me go.
Xu Hongmi.
Xu Hongdou.
Before I think of a place to bury you,
bring back my slippers.
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
Dumplings again?
Your sister is back.
-Of course we should eat dumplings. -You're so loud.
-I'll help you wrap it then. -There's no need.
Have fun with your sister.
She's planning to bury me.
I'll bury you here.
Your ages total about 70 years old.
Why do you still act like kids?
Your ages total about 100 years old.
You're the same.
Mom, what are you doing?
I can't stay with your dad anymore.
Think about who you'll go with.
Did you argue again?
I'll go with Hongmi.
I don't want you.
Dad.
What are you arguing about?
I said I wouldn't open a grocery store.
I just want to work outside.
She's still angry.
Work outside?
It's a meeting time.
I just want to work.
Come on. Here.
Ms. CEO.
Here's your tea.
Let's begin the meeting.
Xiaoliu.
You oppose it the most, so you go first.
What did you call me?
Be careful. It's hot.
Go ahead.
Okay, I'll go first.
Xu Jianguo.
We have a clear division of labor.
You work outside and I'll take care of our home.
We have elders and children to care for.
We support the whole family together.
No, you support more and I support less.
Don't be humble.
You sacrificed a lot for this family.
We can see that.
In selling grains and oil,
how much can you earn from a bag of rice?
You wanted to save money,
so you never hired workers.
You unloaded all the goods yourself.
You worked from day to night. Then what?
You have a back problem.
You're right.
My back…
Why are you praising me now?
Of course I should praise you.
I should praise you if you do well. Right?
You should be praised.
I'm just sticking to the facts.
I've always been fair, just, and…
-Open. -Open.
You were poor and didn't graduate from junior high.
Why?
Because you wanted to earn money, so you went to carry goods.
But I'm different.
I graduated from a technical school.
At that time,
I'm the most educated person at home.
When the neighbors met conflicts,
they would let me judge them.
Mom is the best.
So how could I accuse you wrongly?
Right.
I get why you want to go out and work.
However, I don't want to worry about you anymore.
Look at your back.
Last time, you couldn't sit or stand because of the pain.
I went to the hospital with you, right?
You had acupuncture and took medicine.
When you were in the hospital,
I rented a steel cot.
I lived in the corridor of the hospital.
It was winter.
The wind was so strong.
I had a fever the whole time you were hospitalized.
You should've called us.
It's useless.
You were working so far away.
Why would I bother you and ask you to come back?
Think about it, Xu Jianguo.
We're getting old now.
If we're healthy and safe,
we're supporting their careers, right?
Yes.
That's why I won't open a grocery store.
Hongdou analyzed it for me
and criticized me.
I admit I thought it was easy at that time.
What can you do at your age?
A security guard must be less than 45 years old.
You're too old for that.
What can you do now?
Guard the warehouse
and burn the boiler?
These are night shift jobs.
Can you handle that?
The money you earned can't even cover the medical bills.
Dad, you can't do work that's bad for your health anymore,
but I support you
in continuing to work.
Listen to Hongdou.
I…
I can rent some fields in the countryside
and farm.
Do you think you can do that?
Look at the garlic you planted in the flower pot.
Did it grow leaves?
Did it?
But I…
I was born into a peasant family.
You can't farm either.
You need to bend to farm.
Can your back handle it?
But…
I can't do anything else.
I can only sell grains in my life.
Don't be so humble.
You can also eat grains.
We're having a meeting. Why are you attacking me?
You can't say that, Guiqin.
Who are you calling a pig?
You…
I oppose that.
Objection sustained.
Mom, don't attack him.
Okay, I won't speak nonsense.
You two, listen carefully.
If there's an easy and suitable job for you,
I support you.
-Okay. -However,
if it hurts your body or it's bad for your health,
then absolutely not.
Mom.
Let's find something with this goal then.
Let's figure something out.
Yes, figure something out.
Dad,
don't get your hopes up either.
Why did you say that then?
Seriously.
Dad.
The owners' committee in our community
needs volunteers.
That won't do.
I want to make money.
Look. He's such a miser.
Okay, let's cook the dumplings.
Wait.
Since Hongmi is also here today,
I have something to tell you.
It's so mysterious. What is it?
I'm sure it's not good.
Let's listen to Hongdou.
Dad, Mom, Hongmi.
I have considered this carefully.
I'm definitely not being impulsive.
I want to seize the day
and this is what I want to do most now.
I think it's very meaningful.
It's a business opportunity and has great prospects.
Why don't you get to the point?
Just tell us directly.
Let me tell you my thoughts first.
Okay, just say it.
My dearest family,
I…
I don't want to go back to Beijing and work for now.
I want to buy and run the homestay hotel in Yunmiao Village.
According to inside reliable information,
the transfer price is very cheap.
Also, there will be a Shaohua Bookstore next to it.
It's the perfect time to enter the market now.
My major is hotel management, right?
I'm good at this.
Besides, I've found a partner who's willing to invest now.
We discussed and calculated it.
We can afford the initial expenses.
As for the future plan,
we need some time to work on it.
I won't go into detail now.
Well, you just said
you even found a partner, right?
My VIP customer, Qiu,
is into homestay brand building.
She's doing very well.
She opened many of them and wants me to join her.
I didn't agree. Why?
Because I want to build my own brand.
We have different ideas.
Then I found another partner.
Regarding our idea,
I won't elaborate now.
After I finish the plan, I'll show you.
-Do you have enough money? -For now, yes.
Come on. Let's cook the dumplings.
I'll peel garlic.
Xu Hongdou.
You're the girl who dated early using a drift bottle indeed.
Mom.
Cook more vegetable dumplings.
Okay.
Can you cook dumplings with the pot for steaming buns?
-The pot… -Look.
I can tell who wrapped which dumpling.
The dumplings follow its wrapper.
Your dad is stingy, so he made small dumplings.
No, I think…
Look at the shelf he made.
Can I reach it?
He must reach each bowl himself.
He deserves it.
I'll help you.
Where is the chili and chili sauce I bought yesterday?
-Mom. -It's here.
Do you agree or not?
Listen. You should make the dipping sauce delicious.
Where is the chili sauce I bought?
I know where it is. It's there.
Add more chili sauce.
It will surely be delicious.
The taste is just right.
Even though your mom was angry, she didn't add more salt this time.
She should be praised.
Who was angry?
I didn't want to talk to you.
Mom, did you add shrimp shells to the garlic chives stuffing?
If you put shrimp meat or dried shrimp, it wouldn't taste this way.
It's quite delicious.
Eat more.
Well…
Regarding opening a homestay,
what do you think?
Hongdou.
Don't talk while eating.
Eat more. Here.
Eat some braised beef with soy sauce.
Mom.
Here.
It's delicious, right?
Yes.
It's awesome.
Your mom's cooking is awesome.
Hey,
it would be a pity if you didn't open…
A dumpling restaurant.
It's so comfortable.
It needs to cover the edges of your face,
so it will be useful.
It's cool and comfortable.
Do you want one?
She has that.
Why was she willing to buy such expensive face masks?
Mom.
Let her do it herself.
Who is as professional as she is in making beds?
Right, she majored in it.
Yes.
I didn't major in making beds.
She's even angry.
Fine. Don't be angry.
Mom, what do you want to show me?
It's in my room. Look at my new bedside table.
Come on.
Why should I see a bedside table?
What…
What are you doing?
Why aren't you sleeping?
I can't sleep.
It's three o'clock.
What do you think?
About what?
The homestay.
Ask Mom.
How annoying.
What is this?
Xu Jianguo, there's a ghost grabbing my foot.
What's wrong?
A ghost? What the heck?
My goodness.
Xu Hongdou.
You brat.
Why are you squatting there?
You scared me.
Drink some milk.
What are you doing?
Can't you see that?
We ignored you on purpose
and teased you to make you anxious.
Do you know what Mom told me on the phone?
She said…
Hongdou became distracted after she traveled.
She's so happy when she mentions her friends there.
Also, there's the guy who's working with her,
Xiao…
Xiaoxie.
Yes, Xiaoxie.
They would send peaches and plums to each other.
They're so close and clingy.
Are they still close?
It has been a long time.
I know, right?
She even asked Li Yulin to bring tourists there and make plans.
They even call each other late at night.
Let me give you a heads-up.
I think they're together.
Really?
I know her so well.
Do you agree?
Yes.
Of course.
As long as she likes him,
it's fine with me.
I only have one requirement,
to stay alive.
Back then, Nannan…
Kexin fell a few days ago.
I feel so unsettled when I think about it.
Hongmi.
One is in Yunnan and the other is in Beijing.
How can they be together?
Online dating, Dad.
Online dating?
They should be together.
Didn't your aunt's elder sister marry to the Northeast?
Now, they live in Sanya and Harbin for half a year each.
-They're living a good life. -That's right.
My aunt's sister is retired.
Doesn't Hongdou need to work?
Listen. They'll find a solution.
Take a plane.
It's fast.
Take a plane?
It'd be expensive to take a plane daily.
You don't understand.
Xiaoxie is a business owner.
How can a business owner be poor, right?
You're such a miser.
He has money and a lot of loans.
In my opinion,
as long as he's nice
and they like each other,
we're fine.
That's right.
Hongmi, when you had a boyfriend,
your mom and I didn't complain, right?
What can you complain about?
That he has too many houses?
Look at you.
Don't be so honest.
You're such a miser.
You should discuss this with your family first.
You struggled with it yourself.
You only told us afterward.
So what if we ignored you a bit?
However, I need to think about this clearly myself.
I didn't just graduate from college now.
Choosing another path
and finding a place to start over
really need courage.
You're right.
I always thought you liked your former job.
I do.
Maybe my mind changed.
I feel
so insignificant and unimportant.
When I stand there,
people can see me,
but I think
no one sees me.
Do you know?
Whenever I see the clock in the hotel,
I feel like
the winder on the pointer.
I've been walking forward.
It's pushing me,
but I don't know where I'm going.
I'm just moving in place.
I feel like I can't see myself clearly anymore.
It feels dull.
Whether I'm the one standing in that position
or someone else,
it makes no difference to the hotel.
So…
only in front of my best friend
do I feel like I'm quite important
in this city
and I'm valued
and treasured by someone.
Hongmi.
After Nannan died,
I…
I felt empty inside.
I feel like…
It's like
my feet don't touch the ground.
I don't know
which way to go either
and I don't know where I am.
I want to do nothing every day
and I'm not interested in anything.
Don't cry.
That was why I resigned.
Nannan told me
that she wanted me to do what I want.
However, I…
I don't know what I want to do.
Most people don't know that.
You don't know either?
I'm not sure either.
I'm quite stressed now.
However,
I think my husband and kid are good,
so I'm quite happy.
It's good.
That's living in the moment.
That's good.
I never thought about that.
What's good and what's bad,
who can define it?
Who can promise the path you choose is good?
So just live.
Work well,
get married,
have a baby,
buy a house like others,
and buy a car like others.
Go with the flow.
Always go with the majority.
I'm always in the safe zone.
Hongmi.
This is the first time I've felt
that you're so tacky and detached.
Feeling confused or awkward.
I have no time for that.
That needs energy.
The internal struggle, just like you.
Internal struggle.
Yes. That's me.
That's me.
So…
just do what you want.
Don't live in the past
or rely on the future.
Just don't regret what you do.
Okay.
I'm sleepy.
I'll go to sleep.
Don't go.
Let's continue chatting.
-Let's chat for a while. -Okay, fine.
Speak.
I'll listen.
Let me tell you my idea for the homestay.
You have been there too.
People from cities
especially those who were born in cities
have never been to a place that's so close to nature.
It's actually not that primitive.
Transportation is convenient too.
When people who feel so stressed like me
go there,
I think they'd like to watch the sky and clouds
and think about what to eat for three meals.
I get a feeling of being healed inside out.
It's like a buffer between life and reality.
A buffer.
And then?
Xie Zhiyao also said
that a good entrepreneur should be a good storyteller.
I think my own experience is great.
It's an awesome story.
I'm speechless.
He influenced you badly.
It only means
I think like a business owner.
That sounds noble, but it's just for a man.
He plays an important part indeed.
However,
I want the cake and eat it too.
You're good.
You're incredible.
I guess you've picked yourself up.
I support you.
Go for it.
Hongmi.
Well,
it's quite risky to have a homestay business
and I don't have much money.
Mom and Dad would surely think I'll live on air again.
Doesn't your boyfriend know how to cook?
You won't starve.
He's not my boyfriend yet.
Hongmi.
After starting my business,
if our relationship doesn't work out
and I fail in the business,
what should I do?
Live in the moment.
Okay.
Live in the moment.
You have a weapon that others don't.
Your sister.
This is so awkward.
Keep your voice down.
Go to sleep.
I can't feel my legs anymore.
Be careful. I can't feel my legs.
Be careful.
Subtitle translation by: Qiu An .