Lazybones. Get up. Hurry.
I need to get some more sleep.
Captain Lu's men are here.
I haven't changed my clothes yet.
Look how nervous you are. They're outside.
Isn't the flight tomorrow?
I just called him yesterday.
Hello, Aunt Gui Xiao.
Are you here alone?
Uncle Lu is downstairs.
Last night, Aunt Cai said
she would take the train
to go abroad for business today.
My dad said he was off today.
So he could send Aunt Cai off.
Yes, I did mention it.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Good morning.
Morning, Captain Lu.
Aunt Gui Xiao.
Son.
What time did you sleep last night?
I didn't sleep.
When we are on duty,
it's normal to not sleep for a few days.
I'm used to it already.
It's not easy for the country to train you guys.
You should take care of your health.
So that you can work for a few more years.
It's the border.
Was the photo you sent to me
taken here?
No.
In the future,
if you come to Qining again,
I'll ask them to take you
to the place where the photo was taken.
I don't know
when will be the next time.
The view here is nice.
You should look more at
the beautiful rivers and mountains of our motherland.
You've lived here for more than ten years.
I suppose
it feels like looking at your hometown.
[Qining Station]
Captain Qin said
he would help me watch over my car for a week
until I returned.
It's very nice of him.
Captain Qin, thanks.
Don't mention it. We're friends.
Thank you.
You may go through the customs and take the train from there.
Captain Lu,
once again, I would like to express
my sincere gratitude to you.
I'll treat you to a meal when I get back to Beijing.
Captain Lu, see you again.
Bye.
Okay, you can go now.
Take care.
Have a safe trip.
Okay.
Bye.
Aunt.
Why don't you
go abroad with them?
I have work to do in Beijing.
I need to go back to Beijing.
The three of them came to Qining
for foreign trade.
Aunt, why are you here?
Did you come here specially for Uncle Lu?
No.
How could it be?
Xiaonan, if you keep talking nonsense,
Aunt won't take you with her anymore.
Lu.
I've got an emergency mission.
I'll leave them to you.
Go ahead.
Xiaonan, be obedient to Aunt.
Thank you.
Aunt, are you free after this?
Yes, I am.
Can you help me pack up my luggage?
Why can't you do it yourself?
What do you
need help with from others?
None of us can.
Men are not careful enough.
We'll leave something out.
Okay.
Thank you.
Does he live alone?
When his dad comes,
he makes the bed up there
and sleeps on the upper bunk.
Why doesn't he apply for a dorm,
taking his son together?
In our profession,
once there is a mission,
our working hours will be uncertain.
If the kid stays in the dorm,
first, his rest will be disturbed.
Second, seeing his dad often goes out,
he'll be worried.
Kids nowadays are smart.
He knows his dad's profession.
He'll be worried anyway.
Besides,
there're numerous movies about explosive ordnance disposal nowadays.
Doesn't he
ask you guys after watching them?
Usually, we would say that
the movie scenes are all made-up.
It's not that dangerous.
So it's all true.
It's dangerous, isn't it?
Can't you even tell your friends?
Every profession has its difficulty.
There's nothing to say.
Is this all?
Doesn't his father
buy him clothes?
Also, why didn't
he rent
a more spacious house?
Isn't it too small
for them to live here?
Are they your parents?
It's Uncle Lu and...
Maybe
his alumnus.
Why can't I understand
what you said?
Captain Lu is here.
I have to say hello to him.
They're developing feelings for each other.
Are they helping you pack
and move?
Thank you
for taking care of me all this time.
Why did you close the door?
The kid outside will get it wrong.
We can talk conveniently if the door is closed.
His parents are divorced.
Qin Mingyu got his son.
But deep down,
he felt that he had dragged on Xiaonan's mother,
so he paid her a lot of money.
I see.
Now he has to take care of his parents
and raise his son.
So he doesn't dare to spend money freely.
I've done packing the clothes.
I'll leave the books for you to pack since you're more familiar with them.
I'll go out first.
♫ We said it would last forever ♫
♫ But we were separated in the end ♫
♫ I wait until I give up all resistance ♫
♫ Let time pass by ♫
♫ Never thought that love ♫
♫ Is not about the trials and tribulations ♫
My dad said...
My dad said that
he was not coming back for dinner tonight.
I got it.
Let me see.
It's okay.
I'll go out first.
Otherwise, the kid will misunderstand.
Get out.
This is even more misunderstanding.
Remember to take
Qin Xiaonan's household registration permit
for boarding purposes.
Stay in the car.
I need to talk to your aunt.
He doesn't have a household registration permit.
He doesn't?
His household registration permit
has been with his mother.
After the divorce,
his mother always hopes
Xiaonan can live with her.
Although the court has made a judgment,
these two
have been dilly-dallying regarding household registration.
Qin Mingyu is also so busy
that he had no time to do it.
Then, what should we do?
Does he have a passport?
Yes.
Give me his passport first.
We'll discuss it after flying to Beijing.
But we need
both the original and photocopy
of his household registration permit.
The school will need to verify them.
We'll figure this out this month.
Poor kid.
[No self-heating food in hand-carry or check-in luggage is allowed]
Passport.
I'll go back to Beijing after the Chinese New Year.
It's almost time.
You may go in.
Goodbye, Uncle Lu.
Alright.
It's not like we'll never see each other again.
We'll get going then.
Why didn't your dad come to see you off?
He hasn't been home for two days.
He only called once.
It's okay.
You can visit him during the summer break.
I may not able to see him
even if I go back.
Last year when I just arrived at Qining,
my dad was on a mission,
a confidential one.
I couldn't see him for days.
Then,
what about you?
Was there no one who took care of you?
Yes.
The family of other team members took turns taking care of me.
But I cried every night.
I thought my dad had abandoned me.
Let me tell you.
I even cried
when I was in high school.
My parents were divorcing at that time.
So I cried a lot.
You are so melodramatic.
What's wrong with you?
I was trying to comfort you.
My dad said that I couldn't lie,
especially to you.
So I was being honest with you.
I won't argue with you.
I'll take you hanging out tomorrow.
Where do you want to go?
The Palace Museum, the Temple of Heaven,
or the Great Wall?
How about this?
I'll take you
to visit
all the famous tourist spots
before we go to the local spots.
I don't want to go anywhere.
We won't spend your dad's money.
Your money is also money.
That's Xinhe Hospital.
Do you know it?
I know.
I used to go there when I was young.
And there's also a 341 Hospital.
Is it nearby?
I know it too.
You know a lot.
Uncle Lu told me.
He said
he went to 341 Hospital
to visit a friend.
A hospitalized friend.
Was it you?
Maybe.
What do you mean by maybe?
I can't remember.
We are arriving at my home.
That is the place you are going to stay
for the next month.
Come in.
This is the house I rent.
You can look around later.
Come and change your shoes.
Put them on.
I can't help you manage the suitcase today.
Take out your pyjamas.
I'll take you upstairs to take a shower and go to bed.
I usually
sleep naked.
You have to wear clothes here.
I'm a girl.
We should respect each other.
Okay.
I'm not familiar with this place.
Can you buy it for me tomorrow?
Okay, leave it to me.
[Hongrun Chenghua]
Thanks.
You finally came back.
Not tied down
by the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland?
Did anything happen in our company
before the Chinese New Year?
No.
It's almost New Year. Everyone is lazy.
That's good.
By the way,
there's a kid at my house.
He's the child of my friend.
So I won't work overtime.
If there are any needs,
I'll work from home.
I'm fine with it.
I'm not the boss.
The boss is coming.
You're back.
Tomorrow is Laba.
I was worried
you wouldn't be able to catch up with the congee from Yonghe Palace.
Perfect.
Oh yeah.
I almost forgot.
Are we going together tomorrow
or should I queue up for you first?
No need.
I'll take someone there.
Her friend's kid
will stay at her house until the Chinese New Year.
Okay.
Qin Xiaonan.
-Qin... -Coming.
Slow down. Be careful not to fall.
You've underestimated me.
These stairs
won't hurt me.
Why didn't you turn on the lights?
It was dark when I came in.
You scared me.
I thought something happened to you.
It's on.
I've turned on the desk lamp.
Your lights are too bright.
They must consume a lot of electricity.
I was not in the living room,
so I switched off all of them.
Come here.
Women like shopping.
These are all for you.
Heartless boy.
I don't have that much money for you.
They are at a 90% discount.
All are on sale.
I spent all the money
you gave me to buy these.
And I have points
to redeem the gifts for free.
Points?
You can redeem so many things?
Of course.
I bought a lot in the past.
So I got many points.
You're lying.
You money-grubber.
You still have your wallet with you.
What do you want for dinner?
I'll order takeout.
[Qining City]
You are leaving one week earlier
than planned.
Are you anxious to return home?
Your son is in Beijing.
Aren't you worried?
He is with Gui Xiao.
It's better than with you.
Give this to Gui Xiao.
It's for Xiaonan's living expenses.
Where did you get the money?
It's my bonus.
Gui Xiao bought not only clothes
but also books for Xiaonan.
Right? She provides food and accommodation too.
We can't pretend to be unaware of it.
Also,
most importantly,
she introduced me to a school.
A school!
This helped me a lot.
She has done me a huge favour.
Favour is the most valuable, do you know that?
Take it.
I will pay her.
You should keep your bonus to celebrate the New Year with your family.
What do you mean
by paying for my son?
It's on your account.
When you become rich,
pay me triple.
Okay.
Captain Lu.
I might come back in the future.
You'd better not come back.
It's not easy for you to transfer back there.
You should make up with
our ex-sister-in-law.
You're over 30 years old
but you still care about your pride.
If you like her, just go for it.
Shut up.
I'm leaving.
Take a leave as soon as possible
and get the household registration permit back.
I remember that.
[Beijing City]
[Outside the Fifth Ring]
You're finally back.
Why didn't you inform me?
I would have picked you up.
Let me see.
The campus beau in those days
is still so handsome.
Screw you.
Let's go.
Go home.
I've booked
the fanciest restaurant next to our house
to welcome you.
I don't have time to eat with you.
My mum is sick.
I came back
to pack a change of clothes
before I go to the hospital.
Your mum is sick?
It's my fault.
I've been doing business
outside.
So I haven't had a chance to visit your mum.
Meng Xiaoshan.
Cancel the table
I reserved for tonight.
I'm not going.
My younger brother
is dealing with the school application for Xiaonan.
Have you got his household registration permit
and birth certificate?
Don't worry.
I'll be there next time.
Don't worry.
I haven't got them yet.
Sorry, I'll be quick.
Not yet.
Let's make up for it later.
Since it's confirmed,
I'll hold off for you with my guarantee.
Thanks.
What's wrong with you?
How many donations
has your sister made for us
for the mountainous area?
Without her,
would you have connected with so many prestigious schools?
Guarantee?
Your guarantee is valid because of your sister.
Yes.
Don't bother with him, sister.
Well,
as for the procedures afterwards,
make a list for me.
I'll finish them during the winter break.
I'll give it to you tomorrow.
Okay.
I'll get it for you, Uncle.
Good boy.
You've been to the north
for less than a week,
but you brought back
a kid you didn't know before.
Not only are you
helping with his education,
but you also filled in his regular address as your home.
Sister, if you weren't a woman
and couldn't satisfy the condition,
I would have thought that
he was
your illegitimate child.
You're right.
Right?
Let's have dinner together tonight.
I'll book a restaurant.
Don't bother, sister. You're always so generous.
Can't I take the kid
to have some meat?
Go. Put on your down jacket.
The one I bought for you.
How about this?
We'll go downstairs and wait in the car.
Okay, see you downstairs.
Take it.
Okay, let's go.
[Inpatient Building]
Here's your bill.
Okay.
Do you have enough money? I have some with me.
Yes.
It's settled.
It's not like you to smile at your phone.
Is it a beauty from Qining?
Watch over my mum.
I'll pay the bill.
My dad said
Uncle Lu always risked his life on missions.
He led the team to arrest the culprits
for two days and two nights.
After crossing five snow-capped mountains,
the claws of police dogs covered with blood,
he was still chasing after them.
In the end, he caught them.
Nobody can get away
from Uncle Lu.
Once, they went on a mission
at a forbidden zone of life
with an elevation of about 5,000 metres.
They'd walked a dozen kilometres
and carried out the villagers who passed out with oxygen deficiency.
The villagers recovered after being carried out,
but some team members had altitude sickness
and almost died.
Aunt Gui Xiao.
How did you
know each other?
We're alumni.
You're indeed alumni?
I thought it was an excuse.
His name was Lu Chen at first.
Later, he changed his name by adding Yan in the middle.
Do you know that?
No wonder.
No wonder what?
That day in the parking lot,
you called him Lu Chen.
I found it weird back then.
Although we went to the same school,
I hadn't met him
at first,
but always heard about
Lu Chen in the 12th grade
having good looks.
And then?
That's our business. Kids can't inquire about it.
[Year 2020]
[Spring 2008]
Xiao.
This is my cousin, Lu Chen.
Lu Yanchen.
Yes, when he was in school,
he changed his name because it duplicated with others.
But we still
call him Lu Chen.
Boss, two more.
Okay.
Hi, Gui Xiao.
Have you done your summer homework?
Yet you're hanging out here.
Aren't you the same?
I'm going to celebrate Meng Xiaoshan and others' graduation.
It's an exceptional case.
Are you coming to celebrate Meng Xiaoshan's birthday,
who has just graduated?
Yes.
Turn right. The innermost one.
Thank you.
What are you laughing at?
Believe it or not, I'll pocket all in the next round.
I don't think so.
We have made a bet.
Whoever wins will buy the beverages.
Won't he get a heat stroke
wearing so much?
Chen.
Chen, this is Meng Xiaoshan's sister
and my sister-in-law, Gui Xiao.
Game.
Let me play in the next game.
You're even shorter than the cue stick.
You'd better just watch them playing.
Didn't you make a block booking?
There are no outsiders here. I'm just playing for fun.
Yes.
You've booked for a whole afternoon anyway.
Just let her play.
I'll go get some water.
Brother, where are you going?
I'll play with you for one game.
You've been sitting here all afternoon.
You finally have the mood to exercise.
I am no match for you.
I'll use my left hand.
The rule is who clears the table first, who wins.
In this way, the chances of winning are high.
I'll start the move.
Of course.
Chen has given in so much. How can he not let you start the move?
♫ Let my heartbeat continue at 110 bpm ♫
♫ Bang bang bang So annoying ♫
♫ Oh, you're not up yet ♫
♫ You didn't see my message ♫
♫ Did anyone tell you ♫
♫ I miss you so much ♫
♫ Love is in fashion ♫
♫ But you want to be quiet ♫
♫ Even the moon is awakened ♫
♫ Even the meteor stops ♫
♫ Love songs are popular ♫
♫ I'll sing for you ♫
♫ We'll take our time to develop our relationship ♫
♫ I believe you can do it ♫
No way, Chen. Don't bully Gui Xiao.
Yes. Today is Meng Xiaoshan's birthday. Why are you bullying her sister?
-Yeah, Chen. -Give in to her. Give in to her.
He's already using his left hand. Why don't you ask Gui Xiao
to grab the balls and put them directly in the pockets?
♫ You didn't see my message ♫
Do you want me to take a dive?
♫ Did anyone tell you? ♫
No.
♫ I miss you so much ♫
♫ Love is in fashion ♫
♫ But you want to be quiet ♫
♫ Even the moon is awakened ♫
♫ Even the meteor stops ♫
♫ Love songs are popular ♫
♫ I'll sing for you ♫
I'll go and buy something.
♫ We'll take our time to develop our relationship ♫
♫ I believe you can do it ♫
♫ Love is in fashion ♫
♫ But you want to be quiet ♫
♫ Even the moon is awakened ♫
♫ Even the meteor stops ♫
♫ Love songs are popular ♫
It's hot. I forgot to park it in the shade.
Did you burn your butt?
Chen.
Chen, are you leaving?
Later I found out
something happened to Lu Chen's family
[Summer 2008]
One day before the Gaokao.
He didn't settle it until the next afternoon
and missed the first exam in the morning.
No one knew whether he was going to repeat his final year
or work at the repair factory of his family.
Since then,
I never saw him again.
Until...
Sister-in-law, here.
I'll treat you to pancakes.
Take it easy.
Here, the pancake is ready.
Look how skinny my sister-in-law is.
Add two eggs for me. Pick the big ones.
Okay.
Boss, a pancake, please.
Okay, please wait a moment.
Come on, handsome, your pancakes.
Here.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
My future bridesmaid.
My bike.
My brother didn't take the Gaokao that day
because he applied for the police academy
without telling his dad.
His dad made a scene before the exam
and locked him up in the garage
for two days and three nights.
The first exam was finished by then.
He was released in secret
by my aunt after that.
But it was too late.
Why?
He applied for the police academy. So what?
My aunt had divorced my uncle before.
She married a cop after that.
That cop was very nice.
He treated my cousins well.
But later he got sick and died.
My aunt had no income.
She couldn't afford to raise two children.
So she remarried my uncle.
Probably because of jealousy.
I heard it from my mum.
When my uncle
knew my cousin had applied for the police academy,
he went crazy.
He must have recalled
my aunt's second marriage.
You can never ask
my cousin about this.
We don't talk much.
Really?
I thought you were close
because of Meng Xiaoshan.
Gui Xiao. I'll wait for you at the school gate.
It's my brother's birthday today.
Do I need to buy a gift?
Come on.
You bought plush toys
for every student in our class on their birthdays.
You've almost
hollowed out the shop.
Meng asked you to go empty-handed.
Okay. Wait for me.
I'll hand in the paper.
He must be there on Hai Dong's birthday.
[Lu Zheng Automobile Repair]
This is the factory of Chen's family.
But customers usually don't come here.
They have to go to the storefront if they need the repairs.
Chen.
You're here.
Sit here.
Gui Xiao.
Let me introduce them.
These are my old classmates.
This is Meng Xiaoshan's sister.
Her name is Gui Xiao.
This is my younger brother, Hai Jianfeng.
They are our own people.
Lu Chen's room is too cold.
Put it on.
You guys are still in high school.
You can't drink.
Don't worry. I won't let them drink.
This should be where he lives.
Is this
Hai Jianfeng's best friend?
No, no.
No.
This is my sister.
He's no match for Gui Xiao.
I'm serious.
My sister not only has good grades
but is also talented in sports
and is a member of the school choir.
She is definitely
the favourite of all teachers.
A straight-A student? Not bad.
Are there enough dishes?
No.
I want to eat pickled cabbage with vinegar sauce.
One more.
Coming.
Good.
Try it.
Chen.
Your cooking is so good.
Of course.
You don't have to rush back, right?
It's my birthday today.
We finally get to gather like this.
Otherwise,
I don't dare to waste your study time.
No hurry.
It's Friday.
Okay, that's good.
Try it. Lu Chen is good at cooking. e.