"Buy food?" "Hello, Auntie Zhou." "Have you bought the food?" "Nan, this apron you made fits me perfectly." "You can ask me for help anytime." "But you always deny my payment." "This is not good." "It's because we're friends." " Come, Mao!" " Fine!" "Dad, time to eat." " Hi." " Hi." "Dad, I've prepared everything." "You can cook the dinner later." "I'm leaving now." "I'll return the day after tomorrow." "Fine." "Dad, I don't need the money." "Don't you need to send money for your uncle's living expenses?" "With my earnings, after paying off the loan, we still have some money left." "Fine." "Dad, please quit your part-time job." "I'll consider it." "You've said this many times." "Dad, be quick." "Is the money placed well?" "Don't forget to bring the keys." "Nan, please consider the issue I told you last night." "You're not young." "Find a man and get married." "The bus will arrive soon." "Let's go." "Take care of yourself." "Do come back early." "Go away!" "Why are you here?" "Pack your belongings!" "Go away!" "Go away!" "Go away!" "Your license, please." " Here." " Show me." "Listen." "Pack your belongings and go to the Town Hall with me." "Hey, old man." "Please return my license first." "You can get it back later." " You self-employed are really..." " What's wrong with the self-employed?" " Who are you?" " I'm also self-employed." "I repair bicycles." "Go back and work then." "It's not your business." "Follow me to the Town Hall." "Why does he take your license away?" "Hey, go away!" "Why are you here again?" "Don't just stand still." "Get your license back." "I'll take care of your sewing machine." "You don't know me, but I know you're from the Qin family." "Your father was my college teacher." "I'm Gao Zhihua." "Thanks a lot." "Gao Zhihua, a letter for you!" "Thanks." " Whose letter is it, Zhihua?" " From a young sister." "That kid." "She's been away for a long time, but she rarely writes us letters." "Mom." "Ha ha, she looks pretty well." "What is written in the letter?" "What is written in there?" "She says they are currently training in Guangxi." "She'll return home next month." "She also says that she is very busy now, so she can't write letters frequently." "She hopes you won't blame her." "Blame her?" "I'll punish her." "Fine." "I'm going to work now." "I put the meal on the table." "Go and eat it." "Mom!" "Please take the meat with you." " Eat it yourself..." "Oh, you little brat!" " No, you've left enough food for me!" "Time to go!" "Time to go!" "Hey you, lend me the cigarette." "Xiaojian!" "Long time no see!" "Where have you been?" "I work in a delivery company." "Somehow I wanted to see you." "What's wrong?" "I miss you!" "Don't fool me!" "I know you well." "You came here with a purpose." "Have you been busy recently?" "Hard to tell." "I'm busy, but not extremely busy." "Nice!" "That's what I want!" "What's wrong?" "I need your help!" "Hey, I'll come again in three days." "In three days?" "Fine." "Wait a moment." "Qin Nan?" "Ha, aren't you Qin Nan?" "What, you have forgotten me?" "Oh, you're Xiaojian." " I never expected I'd meet you here." " What?" " You've known each other before?" " It's not that simple." "We have worked together for Heaven EarthCompanyformanyyears." "When did you move in here?" "1979." "What's your job now?" "Sewing." "So you're self-employed too." "Have you gotten back your license?" "I got it back, but..." "What's wrong?" "I can't work here anymore." "Why?" "They say my job affects the traffic." "That's right." "It's a narrow street." "They have a reason." "But there is nowhere else to put." "How about this?" "Place your stands next to mine." "Don't worry." "It won't affect my work." " But..." " Don't worry!" "Let's do it now!" "Zhihua, help me." "Come." "Take it." "Take that board as well." "Go." "What's your job?" "Not better than you." "You sew clothes and I deliver goods." "How are you now?" "I work very hard but my earnings are little." "Life is difficult." "Yeah, it's difficult." "Are you married, Nan?" "Hey." "Are you calling me?" "Call me Gao." "What's the matter?" "What time is it?" "Half past four." "Oh, no." "Why do you leave so early?" "I need to take the train at 5." "You can leave the washboard here." "Fine." "Gao," "I hope you can help me." "I'll leave for two days." " These are the mended clothes." "Please give them to my customers." " Fine." "And please keep the payment for me." "Thanks." " Bye." " Bye." "Auntie Zhou!" "Switch it on!" "Fine." "Turn it off." "Wash your hands." "I've repaired the fan." "It works now." "Thanks a lot." "Auntie Zhou, you're busy this morning." "Yeah." "Excuse me, where is that female tailor on this street?" "Are you looking for her?" "People say she is a great tailor." "I have some clothes that need mending." "She's been to Suzhou." "Come back in a few days." " Thanks." "Let's go." " You're welcome." "Auntie Zhou, does Mao get along with Chen well?" "Ha, sometimes they love each other so much, but sometimes they scold and hate each other." "It's hard to tell if they're a good couple." " Zhihua, you've worked hard." "Here are noodles for you." " Auntie Zhou, I've had my breakfast." " No." "Please eat it." "Otherwise I'll be angry." " Eat." " Fine." "I'll eat it." "Zhihua, you allowed Nan to place her stands near you." "You really saved her troubles." "No big deal." "Talking about Nan, she is really a poor girl." "I've seen her growing up." "She used to be optimistic." "But after the accident in her family, she rarely smiles." "She has become a different person." "What happened in her family?" "Her father was under Government's inspection." "And Nan joined the Down to the Countryside Movement." "Nan's mother was alone in the house." "The Government forced her to accuse her husband, but she refused to do so." "Suddenly, one morning..." "Did she committ suicide?" "Zhihua, you're close to her." "You must help her." "Having a chance to live, why should people be sad?" "They should be happy, don't they?" "Yeah." "Gao!" " Someone is calling me." " Fine." "Gao!" "Gao!" "I'm here." "What's wrong?" "I thought you were sleeping." "What's wrong?" "Where is Nan?" "I can't see her." "She's been to Suzhou for two days." "Then I'll give these to you." "What?" "Ask Nan to make a jacket for my sister." "I've provided the size." "Xiaojian, we've been friends for many years." "Since when do you have a sister?" "Are you fooling me?" "I'm not lying!" "I really have a sister!" "What's the point lying to you?" "Anyway, we have the same father but different mother." "She lives in Shanghai." "I see." "Tell Nan, I'll return in two days." "Oh yeah, let's meet on Pier Golden Star at half past five." " What's wrong?" " Don't you remember?" "Three days ago I asked for your help!" "Don't forget to meet me at half past five!" "Help me push the bicycle." "Fine." "Nan, I haven't seen you for two days." "Have you been to Suzhou again?" "Yeah." "And you've brought waxberries from Suzhou." " Grandma, I want to eat waxberries!" " Don't be naughty!" "Stop!" "Come." "Eat as you like." " Say "thank you" to Auntie Qin." " You're welcome." "Auntie You, don't you wonder why Nan always goes to Suzhou?" "I've wondered." "She goes there twice a month." "Yeah." "There must be something interesting." "A mature, yet unmarried woman." "Zhihua." "Zhihua." "Zhihua." "Gao went to meet his friend." "There are holes in his trousers, but he is unwilling to dispose of them." "Are you on leave today?" "Yeah, but there is lots of housework to do." "Auntie Gao, give it to me." " No need." "No need." " I can mend it quickly with the sewing machine." "You're so kind." "Let me help you." "Give it to me." "I'm old." "My eyesight is poor." "At least you're healthy." "Not really." "Not really." "I'll retire soon." "My elder daughter will replace me in the factory." "See." "This is my younger daughter, Yinghua." "I got it two days ago." "Beautiful." "She is always energetic." "She's joined the Shanghai Athletic Team." "She'll return next month." " How old are you, Nan?" " 28." "Zhihua says your father was his college teacher." "Probably." "You may replace his position once he is retired." "He has already retired, but he has a part-time job." "He can earn extra money each month." "I see." "Nan, are you alone at home?" "No." "I live with Dad." "But who else lives with you?" "Only Dad and me." "What about your Mom?" "Passed away." "Are my clothes ready?" "Yeah." "Try it." "Find me if it doesn't fit you." "Thanks." "Mao." "Mao." "Why are you here alone?" " Who are you?" " Where is Xiaojian?" "You..." "Xiaojian asked me to see him." "Wait a moment." "Your friend is outside." "Go and talk to him." " Haven't we agreed to discuss it together?" " It's not good." "It's a risky business." "We must do it carefully." "Don't let him see our goods." "Talk to him outside." "I understand." "Tell me!" "What do you want?" "Why do you need so much money?" "Not really!" "They say those cars cost 230-250 Yuan each." "What?" "Those cars are of poor quality." "I don't know either." "However, they're able to make the cars look top-class." "Gao, let's start the work tomorrow." "Xiaojian, we're best friends." "I don't think this is moral." "Please quit such business." " But I can earn more money!" " This is dirty money!" "Listen to my advice." "See you." "Mao?" "Mao!" "Where is Chen?" "I broke up with her." "Why?" "She is frustrated." "She claims she loves me, but she is angry knowing that I'm self-employed." " She is angry." " Angry?" "We work and feed ourselves." "We're not criminals." "It isn't a shameful job." "Hey, don't cry." "Mao, even if the others despise you, you must respect yourself." "One should live with ambition." "Come." "Let's go home." " Zhihua?" " Yeah." "Mom, why don't you go to sleep?" "Where have you been?" "With Mao." "What's wrong with Mao?" "He broke up with Chen." "I gave him advice." "I think you need to give yourself advice." "Cut it out, Mom." "Everytime I ask you, you refuse to reply." "With a smile." "You only reply with a smile when I ask you." "Zhihua." "Mom, you need to go to work tomorrow." " Go to sleep." " Come here." "Oh, I know you want a grandson, a cute grandson." "Come here." "Huh?" "What do you want, Mom?" "Wear these trousers." "The ones you're wearing are worn out." "Nan made these trousers for you." "Nan is caring and smart." "She is really a good girl." "Alright." "Come back tomorrow." "Let's go." "Alright." "Here is the money." "See you." "The sun is too bright today." "Put this hat on." "No." "Thanks." "Oh, you're sweating." "No need." "Thanks." "Maybe you can move your stand indoors." "No." "No." "It'll cause you trouble." "Let me give you a piece of advice." "We've worked closely for a long time." "We're friends." "No need to be so polite to me." "I can't bear it." "I'll take your advice." "However..." "Ok." "Ok." "Nan." " I think you..." " What?" "I think you need to be more optimistic." "Auntie Zhou has told me about your sadness." "The fact your mother died can't be altered." "Don't bury yourself in the tragic past." "Have you..." "Have you seen Xiaojian recently?" "No." "I've seen him a few days ago." "What's the matter?" "I've mended his sister's clothes, but he doesn't come to get it." "Oh, this is Xiaojian." "Don't worry." "He'll come." "Let me warm the food for you." "It's an easy job." "Let me help you." "No." "Thanks." "You could give me some water." "Fine." "How long does it take to mend these clothes?" "You can get it tomorrow." "Great." "Time to eat, Zhihua." "Fine." "You seem to be busy the whole morning." "I'm writing a letter to sister." "Then have you introduced Nan to Yinghua?" "Yes." " Just as I expected." " What do you mean?" "Don't pretend that you don't understand." "Nan is thoughtful and polite." "How nice." " I think..." " Eat, Mom." "Eat!" "Eat!" "What's wrong?" "This reminds me of a song." ""And now I am thirty five." "To mend my clothes I need a wife."" "Zhihua, you're thirty one now." "Mom, do you want a grandson?" "No." "It's not about a grandson." "I mean you need someone to mend your trousers." "Dad." "Go to sleep." "I don't understand." "Why do you always refuse to answer me?" " What do you want?" " You can't bear the burden the whole life." "The past can't be altered." "Forget it." "You ask me to forget it, but you still keep it in your heart." "Am I not living happily now?" "You're lying." "You endure the pain all the time." "Dad can feel your sadness." "I know you're an adult, but two can solve a problem quicker than one." "How are you gonna deal with it?" "Dad, you've experienced lots of tragedies." "I don't want to increase your burden." "But, you're my daughter." "Your burden is my burden." "I can take care of myself." "I earn enough money for our living." "Then you refuse to get married?" "Why should I?" "I gave my heart and my body to him, and then?" "And then?" "I understand." "You're too kind." "It isn't your fault." "Dad, if other people learn about my past," "will they still respect me?" "Why not?" "I've seen the ugliness of humanity, but don't forget, that ugliness has not conquered everyone." "Nan, don't lose hope and faith." "I'm too old." "If there is no one else to take care of you," "I can't die with comfort." "Dad." "It's late." "Go to sleep." "Brother!" "Brother!" "He is out." "He left me the key." "Here." "Are you Nan?" "Yes." "Brother told me in the letter." "I'm Yinghua." "It means Hero of China." "Haven't Mom and Bro mentioned me?" "They did." "Bro mentioned you in recent letters." "He says Mom adores you a lot." "How should I say it?" "I'll stay here for three days." "We can talk if you have free time." "Yeah." "This is the medicine I prepare for Mom." "It's useful in treating bronchitis." "It's a lizard." "Don't consider it bizarre!" "It's a famous Chinese medicine!" "Take it." "Why hasn't Mom come back?" "The workload in the factory's been heavy recently." "She comes home late." "Oh, how long will you stay?" "Three days." "And then we'll have a month of training and finally participate in a competition in Beijing." " Are you confident?" " Why not?" "My coach and comrades are cheering for me." "I'll definitely be the champion." " So confident!" "Great!" " Hard work is the key!" " Hard work again!" " Certainly!" "Hard work leads us to success, isn't it?" "Didn't our Women's National Volleyball Team win the championship by hard training?" " Did you watch that match?" " Absolutely." "Ha!" "It was awesome!" "Gao." "I'm going home." "See you, Nan." "See you." "Bro, what do you think of Nan?" "What do you mean?" "From your letters, I can see that you love her." "Not really." "I only mentioned that Mom loves her." " Then how about you?" " What?" "Do you love her?" "Don't just smile." "You must love her a lot." "Hey, don't be silly." "Bro, let's be serious." "Although this is the first time I met Nan," "I can see that she is a good girl." "Bro, you're 31." "Time to find a partner!" " Don't make Mom wait so long!" " And now you're on Mom's side!" "Bro!" "If you really love her, why don't you confess?" "I advise you to work hard in this area." "Don't go!" "Don't go!" "How about it?" "I'll talk with Nan tomorrow." " Don't make troubles." " Why?" "We need to know how she feels." "Yeah." "I'll go to visit her and talk to her tomorrow morning." " You..." " I'm Gao Zhihua's sister." " What's the matter?" " Where is Nan?" "She has travelled to Suzhou." "Oh." "Dongdong." "Mom!" "Dongdong!" "That's it." "Dongdong, I told you your Mom was coming." "Where is Uncle?" "Inside." "Come in." "Dongdong." "Let's go home." "Mom, don't leave me again." "I want to be with you." "Be a good kid, Dongdong." "Haven't I bought a toy gun for you, Dongdong?" "I don't want a toy gun!" "I want Mom!" " I want Mom!" " Dongdong." "Uncle." " Eat something before you leave." " No." "I need to leave before Dongdong wakes up." "Here is the money." " No need." "We are richer now." " No." "I leave now." "Mom!" "I want Mom!" "Mom!" "I want Mom!" "Mom!" "I want Mom!" "What a coincidence." "The rain came so suddenly." "I'll do it." "Your hair is wet." "You can work inside." "OK." "I have some free time." " Let me repair the sewing machine." " No need." "It looks fine." "The pedal is loosened." "It's difficult for you to use it." "My sister has just phoned me." "She visited your home a few days ago." "Dad has told me." "Why did she visit me?" "Huh?" "She likes you a lot." "Why do you go to Suzhou frequently?" "My uncle lives in Suzhou." "Who phoned us, Zhihua?" "Sister." "What did she say?" "She is busy with the training, so she won't visit us." "Is she really that busy?" "Even no break on Sunday?" "Then when will she come to get back her sweater?" "Pack the sweater." "I'll send it to her." "Fine." "Nan, how nice." "Working indoors is perfect for you." " It's too hot outside." " No need." "And it's troublesome to move the sewing machine." "Just place it in my home." "This causes you troubles at night?" "How would this cause us troubles?" "The noise of the machine may bother you." " I fall asleep easily." "Nothing can wake me up." " Hey, Mom." "Go pack the sweater and I'll send it to sister." "So that's it, Nan." "Done." "All it needs is a lubricant." "Thank you." "Mom is right." "Place the machine in my home." "Moving it frequently makes it worn-out." "Don't you agree?" "Yeah." "Nan," "I have two film tickets." " Do you want to..." " Don't." "Don't." "I'm busy tonight." "I can't come." "A letter, Gao Zhihua!" "Thanks." "Oh." "I knew he'll get into troubles." "Who?" "Xiaojian." "He doesn't take my advice." "Damn it." "Zhihua." "Here." "Zhihua, I'm regretful." "If I took your advice, I wouldn't commit the crime." "Fortunately the Government only punishes me with two years of reforming through labour." "Now I'm being sent to a farm in Anhui." "However, I worry about my sister Xiaoyun." "She lives in Block 9 in Dachangxi Road." "Please help me take care of her." "I asked Nan to mend Xiaoyun's clothes." "Please send the clothes to Xiaoyun." "Don't inform her about my crime." "It's an act of dishonour." "I don't want her to learn about my shameful act." "Don't tell Nan as well." "Regards, Xiaojian." "Come in." "What do you want?" "I came to visit Xiaoyun." "I'm Xiaoyun." "Are you surprised to find that..." "I'm a cripple?" "Gao Zhihua asked me to come here." " Zhihua?" " Yes." "Bro's best friend." "Your brother asked me to mend your clothes." "Here they are." "Your brother also asked me to tell you... that he is going on a long journey." " Stop lying to me." "The Community Committees have informed me of Bro's crime." "597 00:44:31,468 -- 00:44:32,662 I hate him!" "I can't imagine..." "I can't forgive him!" "Don't be upset." "I'm very upset!" "We lived a difficult life before, but he could bear it and work hard." "We had a better living at present, but he became greedy." "He is my only sibling." "Although we have different mothers, he loves me so much and takes care of me since I'm a cripple." "He used to be good." "He has changed." "This is your painting." "I'm waiting for him." "I believe he'll become good again." "Even if a man falls down, if he has faith," "a bright future is still waiting for him." "Alright." "Don't keep discussing sad things." "Thanks for visiting me under bad weather." "You're welcome." "It's Zhihua who asked me to visit you." "He's busy recently, but he'll come someday." "Xiaoyun!" "Thanks, Auntie Guo." "I'll prepare the bed for you later." "I've also asked Tian to bring you gas cylinders." "Sorry for interrupting your talk." " Thanks, Auntie Guo." "Take care." " You're welcome." "Who is she?" "From the Community Committees." "She's the one who informed me of Bro's crime." "Try it." " Is Nan here?" " She's not here." "Maybe she went to Suzhou." "No." "I came from Suzhou." "I'm her uncle." "I went to her home but she wasn't there." "Her neighbours told me to visit you." " Then wait inside." "She'll return soon." " No." "I need to go back as soon as possible." "Thanks." "Tell Nan to see me at once when she returns." " There's something important." " Fine." " Alright." "I go." " Take care." "Bro's Mom died at a young age." "How about your Mom?" "My Mom was a talented student at the Zhejiang University." "She divorced Dad three years after their marriage." "Why?" "Mom is a rightist." "She hid here and brought me up alone." "You can imagine how poor we were back then." "How about now?" "Things are better now." "Mom was reformed." "And your Dad?" "He went mad." "Mad?" "He felt sorry about Mom, and he tried to seek her." "He wanted to ask for her forgiveness." "And did your Mom forgive him?" "No." "Mom died soon after being reformed." "Listen." "The birds sing beautifully." "Then what do you live on?" "Look." "State Administration for Industry and Commerce allocates a work of stamp production to me." "And I get paid for my work." "What did you say?" "There must be something on your mind." "No." "I'm thinking about your words." "It's evening." "I should leave now." "Don't worry." "I'll come back later." "What happened, Auntie?" " Dongdong." " What happened to Dongdong?" "It's bronchitis." "We sent him to hospital last night." "Mom." "I'm with you." "I'm with you." "Mom." "You used to leave when Dongdong was asleep." "Don't you know that he cries seeing you leave when he wakes up?" "And he has been depressed for several days." "Sometimes he stands in front of the door, waiting for you to return." "He really wants to be with you." "Please stop, Auntie." "Fine." "What's wrong with Nan?" "She decided to take the kid home." "I knew she wanted to take him home a long time ago." "But is it a good idea?" "I don't want other people bad-mouth you and the kid." "Nan, don't act recklessly because of the kid's health condition." "No, Uncle." "I thought twice." "This is the best solution." "What is your reasoning?" "I met a girl recently." "She is an invalid." "I must take care of the kid." "I must." "Dad." "You've returned." "We've just arrived." "I received your letter this morning and I planned to meet you at the train station, but I had lectures today." "Where is Dongdong?" "Dongdong." "Honey, what did I tell you?" "Say it." "Grandpa." "Dongdong, do you remember me?" "Yes." "Give Grandpa a kiss." "Come." "Come." "Come here." "Come here." "See what I have bought you." "A football for you." "And books." "And..." "And chocolate." " Do you like it?" " I like it." "Say thanks to Grandpa." "Thanks, Grandpa." "Nan, you've been to Suzhou for a long time." "When did you return?" "Yesterday." "Oh, whose kid is he?" "Mine." "Your kid?" "Yeah." "Dongdong, greet Auntie You." "Greetings, Auntie You." "Let's go." "Hey you." "How strange." "Isn't she unmarried?" "Why does she have a kid?" " Must be an illegitimate child!" " Sure!" "An illegitimate child!" "This is a well-written letter." "Why don't you give it to her?" "Hey, don't worry." "Don't you miss her a lot?" "Of course I miss her." "But you're right." "I must respect myself." "This time, it's my turn to give her challenge." "Oh, it's Nan." "Hello." "You've left for a long time." "Lots of customers came to find you." "I know." "This kid." " Greet Uncle." " Uncle." " Whose kid is he?" " Mom, I want books." "Then we need to go home first." "So he's your kid." "Yes, my kid." "Dad is out this morning, and we go for a walk." "Let's go." "Read the books quietly." "Don't be naughty." " What is your name?" " Dongdong." "Where is your Dad?" "I don't have Dad." "Dad is dead." " Oh, you're back, Nan." " Auntie Gao." "I missed you so much." "You're on leave today." "Whose kid is he?" "He is reading there." "My kid." "What?" "Your kid?" "Your kid?" "Yes, my kid." "Dongdong, greet Auntie." "Auntie." "A good kid." "What's his name?" "Dongdong." "Dongdong." "A nice name." "How old is he?" "Five." "You have a kid of such age." "Fine." "Fine." " What's wrong?" " Where are the matches?" "Aren't you holding them?" "Gao Yinghua!" "Thanks." "Yinghua, I need to tell you something unexpected." "Qin Nan is a woman with a 5-year-old kid, yet without a husband." "Now I can understand why she used to be silent and sad." "Everybody is bad-mouthing her now, and Mom is angry as well." "Sis, if I really love one person, what should I do in this situation?" "I leave now, Auntie Gao." " Have the dinner first." " No, thanks." "Say goodbye to Auntie, Dongdong." "Goodbye, Auntie." " Bye." " Bye." "Zhihua, time to eat." "Don't eat just rice." "Mom must give you a piece of advice." "What?" "You're still single." "You must be careful." "It's not your business." "Why not my business?" "Do you know where that kid comes from?" "Today the neighbours told me..." "Those are just rumours!" "Fine, then just eat!" "Eat." " You eat so little." " I'm full." "Are you feeling well?" "Yes." "Nan." "Come here." "Eat by yourself." "I guess after the arrival of Dongdong, people here started bad-mouthing you." "True." "What do you think?" "Dad, you're not very healthy." " Stop worrying about me." " No." "No need to worry about me." "I don't mind people bad-mouthing me." "The problem is... even if we live in a socialist country, people are still bound by an old-fashioned mindset." "I'm worried about your situation." "I really mean it." "Dad," "I seriously considered before bringing Dongdong home." "Now I've brought him back, and I won't fear anything, no matter how bad people are." "I've experienced pain before, so I don't want my child to have similar feelings." "Dongdong is my son." "He has the right to live with me." "I'm Dongdong's mother." "I have the responsibility to protect him." "Daughter," "I'm glad that you have a mature mindset." " Give me back my ball!" " No way!" "I want to play the ball!" "No way you can stop me!" "I don't give a damn whose ball it is!" "I want to play it!" "I want to play it!" "No way!" "No way!" "Stop fighting!" "Get up!" "Get up!" "Stop fighting!" "You two!" "Stop fighting!" "Mom, he hits me!" "He bullies me!" "Bullshit!" "You're a bullshit illegitimate child!" "Your family is illegitimate!" "Stop bad-mouthing my family, damn you!" "Who is illegitimate?" "Who is illegitimate?" "My daughter got married legitimately and my grandson was born legitimately!" "Why are you accusing us of being illegitimate?" "Let me tell you!" "Your family is the illegitimate one !" "Forget it, Auntie You." "It's just a conflict between kids." "No need for adults to get into it." "They're bad-mouthing us!" "They're the bad ones!" "I must punish them!" "Your family is the illegitimate one!" "You go home first." " Damn you!" " Stop arguing!" "Stop it!" "Stop it!" "Forget i t!" "Forget it!" "Stop!" "Everyone go home!" "If you know he is a bully, why do you play with him again?" "Why don't you obey my order?" "Why don't you obey my order?" "Why don't you obey my order?" "What are you doing?" "What are you doing?" "You can't play the ball anymore!" "I don't play ball with him!" "He just comes and takes my ball!" "Who bullies you?" "Nuonuo and his grandmother!" "Too bad!" "Dad!" "I must seek justice!" "Forget it, Dad!" "Why not?" "How can they treat my grandson poorly?" "The Community Committees will help us." "Did your kid fall asleep?" " Yes." " Come in." "Why do you look for me?" "Mao." "Fine." "Sit down." "Nan," "I wanted to talk with you for quite a long time." " However..." " Don't worry." "Just say it." "Fine." "I've closed the door." "I'll tell you the truth, and you shouldn't lie to me also." "Let me ask you." "Were you cheated by a man before?" "It happened a long, long time ago." "And I don't know how to tell you." "But please believe me." "I haven't done anything filthy." "None." "Certainly." "Certainly." "I trust you." "You're a good girl." "But how will you live from now on?" "How about the kid?" "Now my son is living with me." "With Dad as well." "I feel satisfied." "Not a good idea." "You're too young." "And people are bad-mouthing you." "I feel sorry for you." "As time passes, they'll get tired of bad-mouthing." "Nan, you don't understand." "If a woman lives alone without any partner, life is really difficult and painful for her." "Let me give you a piece of advice." "Zhihua is a good boy." "He is thoughtful, hard-working and polite." "And most importantly, he loves you and cares about you." " I know what he thinks." " Zhihua is kind." "And so is his mother." "However, after Dongdong's arrival." "How should I say it?" "It's understandable." "Zhihua is Auntie Gao's only son." "Auntie Zhao, Mao is waiting for you." "Don't worry." "My idea is, if Zhihua agrees..." "I need to go to work." "I should leave now." "Forget about the incident." "The Community Committees have punished those people." "Nan, don't force yourself." "Please consider my advice." "Mom, is he a good guy or a bad guy?" "A good guy." "Stay inside." "Does he look like his mother?" "Hey, don't touch it." "It's dirty." "Stay away, Dongdong." "Uncle is working busily." "Go inside and read the books." "Gao Zhihua, a letter." "Are the clothes ready?" "Yes." "Great." "Just as expected." "Zhihua." "I've received my sister's letter." "Thank for your taking care of her." "I'm so touched." "Our friendship encourages me to seek a new life." "Regards, Xiaojian." "Block 9, Dachangxi Road." "Try to understand the painter's intention." "Although there are rotten leaves, it's spring time." "The flowers are going to bloom soon." "Come in." "What do you want?" "Nothing." "Sorry for interrupting." "I'll come later." "Alright." "Let's end here." "Please come back next week." " We leave now, Xiaoyun." " See you." "See you." "See you, Xiaoyun." "Are you Xiaoyun?" " Yes." " I'm Gao Zhihua." "So you're Gao Zhihua!" " Please sit down." " No need." " Please remain seated." " We should have met before." "I didn't know you're..." "Sorry." "I should have visited you before." "Why?" "You asked Qin Nan to visit me." "It's all the same." "What?" " Nan?" " Yes." "She visits me once a week." "She washes clothes, prepares beds... and cleans the room for me." "And she buys me lots of books and paintings." "She bought these two painting brushes as well." "Thanks for sending Nan to help me." "After talking to her," "I realize how pure and kind she is." "I believe you know her well." "This is an unjust world." "She suffers from a great tragedy, still she shows me care." "My heart feels warm." "Please sit." "Do you write letters to your brother?" "Yes." "Once a week." "I encourage him to have faith and lead a new life." "I also told him that you care for me." "However, I didn't mention Qin Nan." "She asked me to do so." "Anything I can do for you?" "No." "I'm satisfied with my life." "The Community Committees are helpful." "And I have a lot of friends." "What?" "Didn't Nan tell you all this?" "Yes." "Your legs." "Poliomyelitis." "I can't walk since I was three." "See." "I'm used to it." "The world is big, but I can only stay inside." "Sorry, Xiaoyun." "I haven't taken care of you before." "Why do you say this?" "Nothing." "I'll visit you again in two days." "Mom, is he a good guy or a bad guy?" "A good guy." "Mom, why are all of them good guys?" "Of course they are good guys." "Nan," "I didn't know that Xiaojian's sister is an invalid." "So you've visited her." "I must thank you." "You've done what I should have done." "What?" " Xiaojian asked me to take care..." " Mom, who is he?" "The kid's father." " Also a good guy?" " Yes." "What did you say?" "I'm angry at what Xiaojian has done." "Last time he wrote me a letter, but I only read a part of it." "I regret." "But you..." "I must thank you." "You're welcome." "Xiaojian is also my friend." "I have the duty to take care of his sister." "But if I don't recieve another letter from Xiaojian, I won't know about it." " And then I visited Xiaoyun..." " Mom..." "Go on." " No." "Let the kid talk first." " No." "Please go on." "I feel sorry about Xiaoyun's being an invalid." "Most importantly, you're the one taking care of her, but she thinks that I'm involved in your caring." "I..." "What did you say?" "Later." "Mom, read it for me." "Read." "Where are my screws?" "Are you searching for them?" "Why do you steal my tools?" "What are you doing?" "You can blame me if you see me as filthy person." " Don't scold the kid." " Don't misunderstand it, Nan." "What misunderstanding?" "After Dongdong's arrival," "I noticed that your family despises me, despises the kid, and hates us." "Dongdong." "Go play outside." "Mom will come later." "Nan." " I didn't mean it." " If you didn't, then why did you scold the kid?" "Nan, I think you put too much focus on the kid." "How ridiculous." "I'm his mother." "Why shouldn't I take care of him?" " What's wrong with it?" " Nan," "I hope you can understand." "I understand." "Your family helps me a lot." "I'm grateful." "I leave now." " I should leave now." " Nan." "Don't be angry." "Don't be angry." "Don't leave." "Don't leave." "You." "I hope you can understand me." "Don't leave." "Mom!" "Mom!" "Illegitimate child!" "Illegitimate child!" " Illegitimate child!" "Illegitimate child!" " What's wrong, Dongdong?" "Go away!" "Mom, what is an illegitimate child?" "Why do all of them call me an illegitimate child?" "Mom, I won't go." "I promised her." "Why don't you go?" "I say I won't go." "Fine." "Then I'll tell you clearly today." "Forget about Nan." "Don't see her anymore." "Haven't I told you this is not your business?" "It's my business!" "I didn't know Nan had a child before." "Even worse she doesn't have a husband." "This is why I hate you!" "Listen to me." "This girl works in a state- owned company." "Nan is just self-employed." "Are you despising the self-employed?" "I'm self-employed too." "All self-employed are working for society." "They should be respected too." "But what'll happen if both of you are self-employed?" "There is less welfare for self-employed." "And can you assure that the policy towards self-employed won't get worse?" "Of course the policy can change." "I'm sure it'll change after the fall of the Gang of Four." "The policy can become better instead of worse." "I see your point." "But there is still risk." " What if..." " No matter how the policy changes, we're working for the people, working for society, and working for the nation." " Mom, the importance of our work won't change." " I know." "It'd be better if at least one of you worked in a state-owned company." "Is the nature of the work really that important?" "All of us contribute, don't we?" "Fine!" "Fine!" "You win!" "Mom, let's talk honestly." "The truth is... you didn't know Nan had a child before, so you could see the good side of Nan." "Now you know her secret, so you despise her." "You can say whatever you like." "I warn you because I care for you." " Please don't be silly." " I'm not silly." "Didn't sister tell you in the letter?" "The most important thing is one's personality." "No way!" "I can't let people bad-mouth us!" "That's unbearable!" "It's my own business!" "I don't care what the others think!" "You're my son!" "You must be obedient!" "Mom, I've always been obedient, but on this issue," "I can't let your old-fashioned mindset win over my personal belief." "Zhihua!" "Coming!" "Are you happy, Dongdong?" " Are you afraid?" " You're with me, so I'm not afraid." "Dongdong, sorry for scolding you yesterday." " It's my fault." " No, it's my fault." "I shouldn't steal your tools." "Mom scolded me too." "No." "It's my fault." "Moustache." "Moustache." "Mao!" "Greet them." "Greet them." "Hug me!" "Is Zhihua back?" " No." " This kid." "He returned late last night." "He isn't at home today as well." "He visited me this morning and took Dongdong to the theme park." "What?" "Did he go out with your kid?" "Nan." "Come here." "Sit down." "Nan." "I don't know if this is appropriate." "Just go ahead, Auntie Gao." " If I have done something wrong..." " No, you haven't." "I mean..." "I became a widow when I was young." "Zhihua is my only son." "He isn't married." "I care for you." " If you can find a better place to work..." " Stop it, Auntie Gao." "I understand." "I'll move to another place." "Don't get angry, Nan." "I don't want to hurt you." "I know." "Mom!" "Mom!" "Uncle took me to a ride on the flying boat." "Let's go home, Dongdong." "What's wrong?" "Nothing." "I'll take away my belongings later." "Why?" "Mom, what happened?" "Mom, what have you done to Nan?" "Bro." "Bro." "Oh." "How could Mom treat Nan so poorly?" "Didn't this hurt Nan's heart?" "If Mom continues to oppose me," "I won't go home anymore." "I support you." "For the sake of your future life, you must win over Mom's old-fashioned mindset." "If she doesn't take Nan back, you shouldn't go home." "I guess Mom will surrender within two days." "However, Bro, why didn't you confess to Nan earlier?" "We understand her situation." "She must be pessimistic towards life." "She doesn't believe that someone will love her." "And she doesn't have the courage to love." "Do you agree with me, Bro?" "Yeah." "What happened to her?" " Did you ask her?" " No need." "But Dongdong told me his Dad passed away." "Oh!" "How could Mom treat Nan so poorly?" "It's really my fault." "I feel sorry that..." "I hurt Nan's heart." " But your brother..." " I stand on Bro's side." "He isn't the kind that falls in love easily." "Mom, didn't you tell me that..." "Nan is a good girl?" "What's wrong?" "Did she turn bad just because she has a child?" "It's because of your old-fashioned mindset." "Dad passed away so early." "You can understand Nan's sorrow." "Moreover, Bro really loves Nan." "Why should you stop him?" "Mom, Bro used to be obedient." "He doesn't eat well and sleep well now because you object his decision." "He's lost weight recently." "Don't you feel sad?" "Mom," "I'm gonna participate in the competition in Beijing." "I aim for the first place." "If this problem can't be solved, how can I focus on the competition?" "You kid." "You win." "Fine." "I won't object Zhihua's decision." "Great, Mom!" "You should have done it in the beginning." "Alright." "Go and find Nan." "Tell her that... she can continue to work in our home." "Oh, Mom, it's too late." "I must return to my team within an hour." "Ask Bro to do it." "I leave now." "Mom, keep your promise." "Bye." "Bro," "Mom surrendered." "Now you just need to persuade Nan." "See you later." "Cheers." "Go and find Nan." "No." "Oh, come on!" " Did you see Dongdong?" " No." "Nan, what's wrong?" "Dongdong is missing." "I've searched the whole house but I couldn't find him." "Go!" "Go!" "Search!" "Let's go." "Hey, comrade." "Have you seen a five-year-old boy?" " Yes." "He says he is Dongdong." " He is the one." "Where is he?" "He was injured by a bicycle half an hour ago." "He was sent to Central Hospital." " Go there at once." " Thanks." " How's Dongdong?" " Don't worry." "Just a small wound." "Still he needs to stay in the hospital for a few days." "He is sleeping now." "Are you his parents?" "Please come and register." "Is the injury serious?" "Don't worry." "Bones are not hurt." "He can leave tomorrow." "Thanks." " Auntie Gao." " Nan, glad to know that your kid is fine." "I'll go and see Dongdong." "What's wrong?" " Nothing." "A bit dizzy." " Sit down." "You're too tired." "Nan, the kid looks fine." "Don't worry." "Mom, Nan is tired." "Take her home." "What's wrong, Nan?" "Nothing." "Perhaps I'm too nervous." " Zhihua can take care of Dongdong here." " No." "Don't worry." "Just leave it to me." " I'm fine." " Go." "Go." " Mom, take her home." " Go." "Go." "Go." "Don't force yourself, Nan." "Zhihua is kind." "Please consider my advice." " Uncle, can you take me to ride flying boats?" " Yes." "Are your legs recovered?" "Almost." "Why doesn't Mom come?" "She says she'll come very soon." "Is he your father?" " What?" " I ask you if that guy is your father." "Of course he is my father!" "What's wrong with you?" "You have a good father." "I don't." "He never peels an apple for me." " Here." " Thanks, Uncle." "Are you coming to visit the kid?" "Can he leave?" "Yes." "Come to remove the stitches in five days." "Thanks." "Your boyfriend is caring." "What do you mean?" "Your boyfriend cares for your child a lot." "He hasn't slept the whole night." "Uncle," "I lied." "What do you mean?" "That kid asked me... if you're my father." "I said yes." "Why did you lie?" "I hate people calling me an illegitimate child." "Uncle, will you blame me?" "Nan," "I have something to discuss with you." "No." "Not now." "You don't know about my past." "After you find out about it..." "Let's go, Uncle." "Can you take me to ride flying boats?" "Yes." "Yes." "Thanks." "You're welcome." "Uncle, the book." "Will you go to work in my home tonight?" "I won't work tonight." "No need." "Fine." "I'll go now." " See you, Dongdong." " See you, Uncle." "Zhihua." "What's wrong?" "Wait a moment." "This is a diary I wrote in the past." "Take it and read it." "Fine." "Mom, what are you doing?" "Zhihua," "I try to forget the painful past, but upon second thoughts," "I decided to write you this letter, telling you about my past." "In spring 1969, after Dad was imprisoned," "I left my sorrowful Mom and joined the Down to the Countryside Movement." "On the earth of Zhun Bei," "I started a new life." "In our group, there was a man called Meng Bin." "He lost his mother when he was young." "His father left China with his step-mother, starting business in Canada." "He lived with his grandfather." "After the Cultural Revolution, his grandfather was imprisoned due to suspition of cooperating with Westerners." "As a result, both of us were despised by other people." "No one wanted to befriend us." "The similar life experience made us become close, helping each other and caring for each other." "Why do you smoke?" "You shouldn't live like this." "Then tell me how I should live." "Studying hard for many years... just to be forced to work as labour." "Damn destiny." "He believed that everyone's life is decided by destiny." "No one can escape the force of destiny." "The repeated work day after day bound us to a boring life while springs came and went." "Spring comes again." "Don't be pessimistic." "I believe things will get better." "Better?" "I never daydream." "We're bound by this destiny forever and ever." "Years after years, time passed away like flowing water, leaving us quietly." "Our life was like wheels of carts rolling on the soil, marching difficultly and slowly." "In these long years," "I grew love towards him." "In my life," "I can't forget the spring of 1977." "It was the first spring after the fall of the Gang of Four." "Everyone was celebrating, but our life didn't change." "The snow was heavy in the evening." "Other people in our group left." "Only Meng Bin and I stayed, passing through the spring sorrowfully." "Stop drinking." "No." "Let me have the last one." "Cheers." "For the fall of the Gang of Four." "All those sufferings we've gone through!" "It's late." "Rest early." "I should leave." "It's snowing heavily outside." "Don't leave." "No." "Maybe I was doomed by destiny." "In May 1977, the third month of my pregnancy," "Meng Bin received a letter from Shanghai, informing him his father had completed the migration procedures for him." "He could get the passport soon." "How about me?" "I've decided." "After I go to Canada," "I'll prepare everything." "Then I'l bring you there." "If the child is born, I'll bring the child as well." "What's wrong?" "It looks like a dream." "No, Nan." "It isn't a dream." "Not a dream." "Two months later," "Meng Bin went to Canada with his grandfather." "I waited for him with tears on my face," "I waited and waited, but there was still no news... even after I gave birth to my child." "I didn't believe Meng Bin would fool me, but I couldn't see any hope in my future." "God!" "What should I do?" "I didn't have courage to give birth in the production team, so I decided to go to my Uncle's home in Suzhou." "That winter was the coldest winter in my life." "Even my heart was frozen." "Under such difficult conditions, the child was born." "Hello." "I nearly forgot." "I must finish mending these clothes tonight." "Sit down." "Work here." "How are you, Nan?" "Have you read my letter?" "So, did you meet Meng Bin again?" "When Dongdong was about two years old," "I received a letter written by him from Canada." "It was the last one." "Read it." "Today, I finally decided to tell you the truth." "I must tell you painfully, after migrating to Canada, I married my cousin... because this marriage gives advantage to Dad's business." "I can't escape the destiny." "Forgive me, Nan." "I don't know if our child is a boy or a girl, but do kiss him for me." "If your loss can be compensated by money, feel free to tell me what you demand." "Forget me forever." "Regards, Meng Bin." "So he is alive." "He is dead inside my heart." "After reading this letter," "I wanted to commit suicide." "However, there is my child." "He is innocent." "Seeing his pure eyes," "I decided to take my responsibility as a mother." "For the sake of Dongdong, for the sake of Dad," "I decided to continue living." "Nan, I feel sorry for you." "Nan, stop living in the pain of the past." "Zhihua, you treat me well." "Answer me." "Is it because you pity me?" "What?" " You pity me because you feel sorry that I'm a widow." " No." "Don't get me wrong." "I fear." "I really fear." "I fell in love with Meng Bin because of our similar tragic experiences." "At that time, we seeked comfort and hope by living with each other." "After all these painful years," "I finally understand, this was not love." "I don't want to make the same mistake again." "I understand." "Nan, after befriending you, and meeting Xiaoyun," "I can see that love is important to you." "Someone uses destiny as the excuse." "How selfish he is." "He never considers the suffering and burden of other people." "You're talking about Meng Bin." "In the past, I believed in his speech on destiny." "Now I realize it was an act of selfishness." "Do you believe in destiny?" "Talking about destiny," "I believe that if the nation is fine, we'll be fine." "This is our destiny." " We're fine if the nation is fine." " Yes." "Our nation will be fine." "Yeah." "Absolutely." "Why do you laugh?" "How strange." "Why do I tell you all of my secrets?" "I understand." "What do you understand?" "I can understand, and so can you."