[English subtitles are available]
[Forever and Ever]
[Episode 16]
When I was a child, I memorized "Master Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals".
The elders in the family would say
"Beauties and
demoralizing music.
Don't enjoy yourself in them."
Beauty and pleasant music
are not worth indulging in.
Have you heard this?
At that time,
I thought they
were not worth indulging in.
But now,
I don't think so anymore.
Suddenly you're a smooth talker.
It's true that somethings
you don't need a teacher to learn about.
Xiaoyu asked us
to go see her when we're free.
What do you mean by "when we're free"?
Right.
A friend from the institute
told me
a man and woman had to show their marriage certificates
to stay together in a hotel.
Is that still the case?
I don't know.
I always stayed with girls on business trips.
And I never stayed with a woman.
I didn't bring our marriage certificates.
I brought a photo though.
A photo?
[Marriage certificate]
When was it taken?
The day I picked up our certificates.
Why did you take it?
To treasure that moment.
It's not like I wouldn't give you the original.
It's a big risk to
bring around the original document.
It's safer this way.
If you lose your phone,
wouldn't our information be leaked too?
I've put a lock on this photo.
It can't be opened without a password.
That's very thoughtful of you.
Get used to it.
Where's Mr. Zhousheng?
He's not here.
Are these
going to be sent back to China?
Yes, someone will come by tonight
and deliver the stuff.
Has he moved everything?
Yes.
He said
he's going back for good this time.
He asked us to clean it up.
After nine years of living here,
he just left this place
without feeling anything.
Not bad.
We'll go back tonight.
I can eat whatever you want. Tonight.
Okay.
Good.
Okay.
Good.
The food here should be nice.
I thought you guys were
trapped somewhere.
You're back so early.
I came back early.
Lucky you.
We took shelter near shore
until now.
I didn't have the chance to ask in the afternoon.
Meilin didn't make it clear either.
Shouldn't you formally
introduce your husband to us?
You guys are Shi Yi's colleagues.
As long as you know
I'm Shi Yi's husband,
that's enough.
Did you hear that?
This is Shi Yi's man.
We're going
back to Shanghai tonight.
What is your plan?
Are you going back with us
or are you going to stay with your husband?
It's the weekend. We'll stay one more night.
Okay.
Then I'll leave your wife
to you.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
I'll leave you two alone.
I'm going.
Bye, bye.
-Finally, we're back. -Let's go.
Do you check whether the door is locked
every time you go out?
I guess it's a habit.
There are many people here.
There weren't many people just now?
You came back on your own?
In fact, except for going home,
I am usually alone
when I go out.
Your lawyer seems to be better than you in this aspect.
At least he has a few assistants.
I also have assistants in the lab.
But outside of the lab,
I really don't know
what an assistant can do.
He can't help me eat.
He can't help me drink water.
He can't help me sleep.
What?
I'm trying to figure out
the similarities between you and normal people.
I can't think of many.
Even watching a drama,
your methods would be strange.
Few people can
watch "Qin Quest"
for 79 times.
I only do that during my leisure time.
I really don't want to waste
too much energy
to find a new TV series.
So I just keep watching it.
Every time I see
the last scene,
I can think of
what the next scene is going to be
and what the next lines will be.
It's interesting.
Maybe only you
find it interesting.
Maybe.
Watch out, the road is uneven.
And you're wearing high heels.
It's easy to trip and fall.
I know.
I'll hold your hand.
Why didn't I notice
he's so freaking cute.
Thank you for waiting.
Let me introduce you.
This is Shi Yi's husband.
Professor Zhousheng Chen.
This is Du Feng, my friend.
Hi.
What's this?
A liquor made by the locals. Smells good.
Sorry, I don't drink.
As a man
you have to at least drink some, right?
It's just a gesture of friendliness.
Don't force him to drink.
I didn't force him.
I merely urged him to.
I merely urged him to, my lady.
It's a strong liquor.
You're protecting him.
That's a no no.
Professor.
This is our first time drinking, right?
Yes.
Are you not gonna give me face then?
Let's do as we please.
I'll drink for him.
She's the one who doesn't drink at all.
That's true love.
Absolutely true love.
They're married.
How can it not be true love?
True.
After all, they are a family now.
I'm the outsider.
Whatever, let's eat.
Eat.
Don't drink on my behalf in the future.
I'm willing to.
You're strange.
Neither do you want to leave, nor do you want to look for them.
I don't want to bother them.
I don't want to go back either.
In this family,
I like Chen and Shi Yi
the most.
I always look forward to their return.
But I also don't want them to come back.
Chen doesn't fit in there.
Do you want one?
To relieve your sorrows.
Childish.
I'll eat it later.
Let's go home!
Is Mr. Zhousheng from Zhenjiang?
Yes.
Just now, Xiaoyu said
you're a researcher, right?
A researcher that works in a lab.
And you?
You never said what you do.
I'm a civil servant.
Professor.
Here's your wife.
My gosh.
I'm telling you.
She really can't drink.
I don't care if she's going to act wild later on.
I'll get my last box of clothes
after I go back tonight.
From now on,
you guys can have fun there.
What's the hurry?
Why not?
Your husband is finally back.
You should quickly live a normal life.
We got to work. I'm going.
-Bye-bye. -Bye-bye.
Bye.
Are you drunk?
No, I'm sober.
Try walking on your own.
All right.
Don't sway.
This place is quite interesting.
Now that we're leaving,
I'm really sad to leave.
Didn't you come here before?
Yes, I was here for work last time.
I didn't have much fun.
You just said you were moving out, right?
That's right.
Her husband is back.
I should move out.
Have you found a place to live?
I bought a house before New Year.
Where is it?
Why are you asking so much?
I'm concerned about you.
It's in another district.
Not close to you.
We won't be running into each other anytime soon.
But you can always contact me.
It's not like I've left Shanghai.
Right?
True.
I feel a little dizzy.
I'd like to sit down for a while.
You want to stay here for a while?
Let's cover your legs up.
Do you want to lie on my lap?
Okay.
Get closer. I can't see.
What do you want to see?
You.
Just look at me like that.
I'm already very close to you.
Your facial hair is growing again.
Did it prick you just now?
I'm not going to talk to you about this.
This is also a lesson from God.
He has taught me to withdraw hatred and avoid coquetry.
And to change my nature.
Stop loving the past and withdraw from the sea of suffering
to realize the causes.
What are you laughing at?
Do you know what this play is about?
It's about a woman
lamenting that her glory is fleeting.
And that people should realize early that life is impermanent.
So you think
I'm lamenting this too?
You're wrong.
Zhousheng Chen.
You're wrong about what I'm going to say.
I know you don't like business,
and only like the people and things in the laboratory.
So what I want to say is,
since life is unpredictable,
don't put it off any longer.
When you're done with what you have to do,
just drop everything here.
From then on, you just need to
research your favourite planet, Venus.
Leave the rest to me.
I'll make you tea and cook for you.
I'll take good care of you.
From now on, I will be there every day.
I'll be your support.
Your closest family.
Since you don't like Zhenjiang,
we will live in Shanghai.
Shanghai will be our home.
I mean it.
Drunk people tell the truth.
Look at you.
Your face is all flushed.
Really?
I can't drink.
I get drunk when I drink.
But you look pretty
when your face is flushed.
Really.
I'm dizzy.
If you don't feel well,
should we go to our room and rest?
I'm even dizzier if I walk now.
I want to just hold you and lie down for a while.
Why are we here?
Are you
interested in Yuan?
Don't talk nonsense. I have my own plan.
Why did you come see me?
You failed your exams?
Do I look like
someone with bad grades?
Even a horse stumbles.
Come, I'll take you for milk tea.
Get in the car.
Where to?
I need to buy tea for my grandpa.
I can't go too far.
I'll take you there.
What's wrong with him?
Sorry, Yuan.
He doesn't want to go home.
But he has no other friends.
So he came to bother you.
It's okay. I'm older than him.
These are
freshly picked tea leaves.
They're being picked.
Smell it.
This is Bigelow Spring.
I really can't
stay here any longer.
Can I buy tea here?
So I don't have to go to the tea shop.
This is my family's factory.
You can take as much as you want.
Lian Sui.
Go pick out the tea leaves.
The best ones.
Okay.
Little brat.
You're showing off your wealth to me.
I'm not showing off my wealth to you.
This factory
now belongs to Shi Yi.
Belongs to Shi Yi?
She hasn't been here yet.
I'll
bring you to pick out a teapot later.
My mom just asked me
to buy half a catty of tea leaves.
There's no need to buy so many things.
They're free.
It's all your cousin's anyway.
I mean the workshop is all hers.
[Tea and Zen]
[Royal Seal]
This factory was originally a match factory.
It was opened in 1920.
I saw the accounts
left by my grandfather.
There were more than 50 machines.
More than 700 workers.
Learning about the past
is pretty interesting.
How many things exactly did your cousin
give to Shi Yi?
I don't know.
But according to Mr. Mei,
he probably gave her
all the properties along Tai Lake.
I haven't been to some of them yet.
For example, the workshops for Guqin, Guzheng,
5he workshops that make musical instruments.
I don't know how to play them.
So I never went.
If you don't want to go get them,
I'll ask them to send over some sets.
For you to bring home.
There are also inscriptions on them from famous masters.
Many of them have quit doing this.
The present ones are precious.
Although I'm borrowing it as a gift.
Giving your cousin's things
to your family,
I still want to ask you to help me
put in a good word
for Chen.
He is actually quite pitiful.
It's not easy for him to find Shi Yi.
He is pitiful?
You don't understand.
Everyone in our family
wants to get something
from him.
And he's trying to do everything he can
to protect those people.
[Family of Books and Ritual]
[Renowned in Hometown]
[Family of Books and Ritual]
Mei Xing.
Don't come over!
[Family of Books and Ritual]
What do you think you're doing
coming out in the rain?
I'm here to pick you up.
Don't you know you can't get wet?
When I came out,
it wasn't raining.
Take it. Here.
I'll carry it.
Let's go.
[Family of Books and Ritual]
Careful now.
Wait a minute.
[Renowned in Hometown]
What is it?
To dry you off.
Here.
Hand.
You.
How many times have I told you?
What if you catch a cold?
I know, I won't do this next time.
[Renowned in Hometown]
Don't do this again.
Here, put this on.
Let's go.
[Renowned in Hometown]
Don't lie to me.
Have you been taking your medication lately?
Thank you.
You came back with my brother?
Where is he?
Your sister-in-law seems to be in Wuzhen on business.
He's worried. So he went there to check on her.
What's there to worry about?
Who knows?
Is it possible that
you go live in Shanghai for a while?
Why are you asking this all of a sudden?
My dad's friend introduced two
famous cardiologists to me.
They'll be in Shanghai next month.
I want to take you to visit them.
Am I
in a bad condition?
What? Nonsense!
Don't you have regular medical checkups?
And a regular doctor too.
Would they lie to you?
Did you read the latest report?
Yes, everything is the same.
It's all fine.
That's right.
Worrying is bad for your health.
That's because
you've all been acting so strange lately.
My mom even wanted to introduce
a boyfriend for me.
How do you think I can
date someone?
Am I suppose to date him
at this mountain every time?
In fact,
there is nothing new about dating.
You just eat, walk, and talk.
Remember.
You must be careful when choosing a boyfriend.
What if you meet a bad guy
who takes advantage of you?
Thank you.
Shi Yi.
You're back.
Zhousheng Chen, you're finally back.
Yes, I'm back.
You haven't left yet?
You're so patient.
You've been holding her
for a few hours, right?
I wanted to wait for the rain to stop before I left.
She's drunk. I don't want her to get wet.
I'm afraid it's going to rain all night.
How about I take you guys home?
I wouldn't want to trouble you.
It's okay, I have an umbrella here.
You should go back now.
It's hard for you to sit like this.
It's even worse for her to fall asleep like this.
Come on.
Okay.
Shi Yi.
Get up, Shi Yi.
Come on.
Sorry for the trouble.
Shi Yi, we're leaving.
By the way, could you hold the umbrella closer to her?
I don't want her to get wet.
Don't worry about me.
Okay.
Thank you.
Young man.
You treat your girlfriend well.
I'm all dirty.
Have you talked to Tong Jiaren
this month?
Yes.
It's all about work.
Excuses.
It's not.
So, have you two ever…?
No.
You know what I'm asking?
I know.
Nothing in the future too.
There won't be any.
Not with anyone.
If I pass away first,
then stay single.
I'll make it up to you in my next life.
Make up for what?
To be your wife, of course.
If you do well in the next life,
I'll reward you in your next, next life.
I know you are materialistic.
You don't want to promise me.
I promise you.
Say it again.
I promise you.
♫Give you my plain and simple♫
♫Wait and protection♫
♫Give you my intense♫
♫Longing and tenderness♫
♫Give you my complicated♫
♫Joy and sorrow♫
The way she's sleeping.
♫Give you my insignificant♫
Will she feel uncomfortable when turning over?
♫All and all♫
Don't pull on my hair.
Turn off the light.
♫Give me your smiling♫
♫Corners of mouth and eyes♫
♫Give me your bright and shining♫
♫Early spring and late autumn♫
♫Give me your untouched♫
♫Innocence and freedom♫
♫Give me your most precious♫
♫All that I have♫
♫Give you my undying love♫
♫Long and lasting♫
♫Give me your hands♫
♫In the years to come♫
♫Give you maturity and you give me accommodation♫
♫Will we age like this♫
Do you still have the pomegranates you bought last time?
I want to eat some.
♫Give you my undying love♫
♫Long and lasting♫
♫Give me your hands♫
♫In the years to come♫
Don't you move.
♫Give you maturity and you give me accommodation♫
♫Will we age like this♫
♫Give me your smiling♫
♫Corners of mouth and eyes♫
♫Give you my insignificant♫
♫All and all♫
Good morning!
Excuse me.
Do you know a place nearby
that sells pomegranates?
It's too early.
It might not be available.
But,
there may be some
in those supermarkets
that's always open.
You could go there and check it out.
Do you have a car?
If only you came sooner.
My wife just
took the car.
But I have another one.
You have to be patient
to take out the flesh.
Yes.
When I was a kid,
I rarely ate it
because it was troublesome to peel.
Luckily, when my wife was pregnant,
she liked durian
instead of pomegranates.
Take your time, be patient.
Where have you been?
I've packed the stuff.
We can go home anytime.
Pomegranates?
There's a pomegranate vendor here?
I came across someone selling it.
I've loved pomegranates since I was a kid.
Just that they are too troublesome to peel.
That's right.
Did you bring back all the stuff
from Bremen?
Yes.
Where did you send it to?
Your house or mine?
The institute's dormitory.
The bachelor apartment?
You're occupying a bachelor's apartment as a married man.
Is the institute fine with that?
You're already married.
It's not a good idea to take up their place, right?
When the luggage is delivered to China,
I'll have them send it to the home.
Which home?
Our home.
Good boy.
It's so sweet.
Come on in.
These are slippers for you.
I've turned Xiaoyu's room
into a study room.
Okay.
Where are you going?
Didn't we agree
I'd sleep in the study when I got back?
Oh no, I forgot.
I forgot to buy a bed for you.
I'll sleep here then.
Okay.
Then I'll get you
a quilt and a pillow tonight.
Okay.
I'll put the stuff in first.
Even if you want to sleep on the couch,
you can't just leave your things unpacked, right?
I have too many things.
I'll do the cleaning
on my own
after you're done unpacking.
You won't be able to do it yourself.
Only I know
what goes where.
That's all?
I have some clothes on the way.
They'll be here in a couple of days.
Okay, I'll help you put the clothes
in the closet first.
I've made space
on the left of the closet
for your clothes.
The right side is for me.
You can put these books in the study.
I've made space for your stuff too.
You have more books coming?
Yes.
Are these shelves enough?
If not, I'll make some more space for you.
Should be enough.
Do you usually
turn these two computers on together?
Yes.
Then there aren't enough sockets.
I'll go to the supermarket downstairs later
and buy a bigger one.
The supermarket downstairs?
Otherwise there will be no place to plug in the lamp.
Okay, I got it.
Wait.
What's wrong?
Let's get down to business first.