[NORTHWARD]
[Episode 30]
[Notice Board of Fenghua Express]
Fenghua.
Fenghua!
Hello?
Where are you?
I brought you food.
I'm at your doorstep.
I'm going home for the New Year.
I'm on my way to the train station.
What?
Aren't you going back with us?
I was planning to drive back.
Driving is too tiring.
The high-speed train is more convenient.
This is so sudden.
Going home without saying a word?
I miss my mom.
My mom misses me too.
I don't have much going on here anyway.
When are you going back?
By car or train?
Hello?
Fenghua.
What's going on with you lately?
Didn't we agree to go back together?
The signal is bad. I'll hang up.
Mei, preparing for the New Year?
When do your holidays start?
[By the Canal]
Mom.
Have you prepared the New Year goods?
Mom!
Fenghua?
Fenghua! Why are you back?
Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?
I could've picked you up at the station.
Didn't I tell you?
I don't have much to do there,
so I came back early
to spend a few more days with you.
Why have you lost weight?
Come on, let's go home.
What about Wanghe and the others?
They'll be here in a few days, I guess.
The food delivery industry is busy now.
We're in parcel delivery.
Near the end of the year, there's not much business.
Right on time.
Look at the smoked fish Mr. Zhou gave us.
I'll cook it for you tonight.
You're in for a treat.
Fenghua.
Fenghua, are you up?
Do you know what time it is?
Fenghua, get up now.
How can you stay inside in the day?
Get up, get up.
Get some sunshine.
It's so sunny outside today.
Come on, my baby.
I'm tired.
Tired?
Too tired to get some sun?
Look at this princess.
Look at your messy hair.
It's like a chicken's nest.
Wait...
Why are you losing so much hair?
I have too many things to worry about.
It's already better than before.
There was a time when I was almost bald.
Look at my hairline.
Look at you.
You're exhausted.
Tired from work.
Quit your job and come home.
Don't stay in Beijing anymore.
I'll take care of you.
Your dad and I don't rely on your earnings.
Just stay at home.
There will always be hot soup and meals for you.
I promise to raise you nice and plump.
Say something. What do you think?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
I just suddenly feel like singing.
When Siyi was here,
I didn't dare sing.
I didn't want to upset her.
Now I can sing freely.
♫In this world, there's no one else like Mom♫
♫A child with a mom is like treasure♫
Gosh.
Still as crazy as when you were little.
Let's see which boy can handle you in the future.
♫Throw yourself into Mom's embrace♫
♫Endless happiness♫
♫In this world, there's no one else like Mom♫
♫A child with a mom is like treasure♫
♫Throw yourself into Mom's embrace♫
♫Endless happiness♫
How's your tofu pudding shop doing?
It's been great. I'm earning more than when I had a street stall.
And I'm sheltered from the wind and sun.
It's comfortable.
If you move back and want something to do,
I'll give you this shop.
I'll go rent another shop.
Oh, please don't.
I don't want to run a shop.
Then...
what do you want to do?
None of your business.
I've been in Beijing for so many years.
It wasn't for nothing.
Besides,
I haven't decided if I'm moving back.
Then you...
Xingchi, you're back.
Auntie.
When did you come back?
Yesterday.
If I'd known, I'd have come with you.
You came back yourself? Where are the other two?
They're grown-ups who
can buy their own tickets.
What's wrong?
Did they fight?
I don't know.
Don't worry.
There's still time till the holidays.
Why did you suddenly come back?
Aren't you busy with work?
I was a bit tired before.
So I asked Wanghe for leave.
I came back early
to spend time with you.
Were you fired?
No!
Really?
Really.
I finished everything before I came back.
You don't have a proper degree.
We don't have experience working in big companies.
You got into Bee
thanks to Wanghe's help.
So,
however tough or tiring it is,
you have to work hard.
Don't hold Wanghe back.
Alright,
I'll go make you some good food.
[Old Street Tofu Pudding Shop]
[Signature honey tofu pudding]
Are you free?
I'll treat you to tea.
[Business Hours]
Who drinks tea this late at night?
Let's drink alcohol.
But you can barely drink...
I'll keep you company while you drink.
Deal?
Deal.
Let's go.
I remember this place
used to be an internet café, right?
Yeah.
We used to come here often.
The three of us pretended to be Chris Lee
and chatted with you online.
You even ended up in tears.
How dare you bring that up?
It really upset me.
I'd have killed you guys if Wanghe didn't make it up to me.
How did he make it up?
He took me to Chris Lee's concert.
I bought tickets too.
When I arrived that day,
they said you two had just left.
If Chris Lee has another concert,
let's go together.
Sure.
Just the two of us.
No one else.
Fenghua.
If you ever get sick of Beijing, are exhausted,
and want to move back home,
I'll join you.
No matter where you go or what you do
in the future,
I'll be with you.
I haven't decided
if I'm moving back.
And I don't need your company.
I love being alone now.
Really.
So...
do you plan to stay single forever?
In the future...
I'll find someone
who really spoils me.
I'll go wherever I want.
New York,
Paris,
Maldives.
I'll do whatever I want
and eat whatever I want.
He'll send me flowers every day.
I can use his credit card as I please.
And our garage
will be overloaded with cars.
I hadn't seen much of the world as a kid.
Even getting free ice cream
made me happy.
Now that I'm grown up,
I think it's better to be more practical.
Am I right?
You're right.
Come on,
let's toast to
our future happiness.
Absolutely.
Still here?
Almost done.
There's still a market analysis that
Finance needs to review.
It's a day before New Year’s Eve.
Not going back to your hometown?
I'll finish it and then drive back
right away.
Don't push yourself.
I'll stay with my mom for the Eve.
Let's drive back together on the 2nd or 3rd of the New Year.
Just spend time with your mom.
I need to go back.
I need to talk to Fenghua.
Can't you talk over the phone?
No,
I must talk to her in person.
Alright then.
Be careful on the road later.
I'll be off then.
Say hello to your mom for me.
Go home soon.
Drive safely.
Aunt Yan.
Wanghe, you're back for the New Year.
How did you come back?
By car or plane?
I drove.
Where's Fenghua?
Looking for her as soon as you're back?
That girl
came back without saying a word
and didn't wait for me.
So disloyal.
I know. That child...
It'd have been nice to come back together!
I'll call her. She's sleeping.
Fenghua.
Fenghua?
Wanghe is back.
Still sleeping in.
When she wakes up,
I'll tell her to find you.
Still sleeping at this hour?
She went out drinking with Xingchi yesterday.
She came back at midnight.
Go rest at home.
You must be tired from driving.
Come here to eat when you're hungry.
I'll tell her to find you when she wakes up.
Alright.
I applied
for your leave with Meng.
Your year-end bonus was cut by 70%.
It doesn't matter.
I expected nothing anyway.
Save some for me.
You don't deserve it.
Because of you,
the delivery riders at Station 203
aren't getting year-end bonuses.
If you keep sneezing these days,
it's because they're cursing you behind your back.
Let them.
A few curses won't hurt.
How's Fenghua?
Didn't you two drink last night?
What's wrong?
I can't even
drink alone with her anymore?
She hasn't been feeling well.
What did you two talk about?
Can you tell me
what you two talked about?
Wash the dishes after you're done.
Fenghua.
Just got up?
Morning.
Did you...
drive back?
I drove all night.
Just got here this morning.
Are you tired?
I'm fine.
If you want to make it through the night,
you should take a nap.
Let's go somewhere tonight
to set off fireworks.
We'll see.
It's so cold. I don't feel like going out.
Get some sleep first.
I'm going to help out at my mom's shop.
Fenghua.
Are you...
feeling better?
Don't worry.
I'm already better.
This fatty is quite funny.
Come, come.
Fenghua.
Stop watching TV.
Hurry.
Let's have New Year's Eve dinner.
Careful, don't burn yourself.
Hurry.
Pour the wine.
Fenghua.
Aren't you hot wearing so much?
Don't you remember? You and your dad
saved up to buy this for me.
It's so precious, so I never wear it.
But I've to wear it for the New Year.
It's so festive for the New Year.
Red and prosperous.
Exactly.
Try the egg dumplings.
Let's...
have a toast first. Cheers!
Come on, come on.
Cheers!
Happy New Year!
Try this. This too.
Happy New Year!
Wanghe!
Wanghe, you're here!
Quick, quick!
We made too many pork knuckles.
My mom asked me to bring
a plate over.
That's so kind of you.
Thank you.
Please, sit down. Sit here.
Come on, have a drink with your uncle.
Let's have a drink.
Grab a glass.
Pour the wine.
Well, um...
I... I won't drink.
My parents are waiting for me at home.
I'll come later to pay my New Year's respects.
Wait! Wait!
Listen.
Well...
I don't have any good wine.
Take this wine back for your dad to drink.
Take it, take it.
Fenghua.
Then I'll head back first.
Alright.
Okay.
Tell your dad later that
I'll go drink with him.
Yes, yes.
Tell your mom to
come over for a meal.
Okay?
Fenghua.
What's going on?
Did you two have a fight?
No.
Look at this.
Something's wrong.
Definitely.
And it's something big.
Gosh, please stop overthinking
things all the time, okay?
I think I forgot to lock the shop.
I'll go check.
Is there a problem
between us?
Nothing's wrong.
Then why have you been avoiding me?
I haven't been avoiding you.
You're being sensitive.
Fenghua.
We've known each other for ages.
If there's anything,
just tell me.
I can take it.
There's nothing to say.
I didn't want to say anything
in case I hurt you.
But since you've asked...
I really liked you before.
I've liked you since we were kids.
In my life,
I've only liked two people.
One is Chris Lee,
and the other is you.
But after we kissed that day,
I felt like everything fell apart instantly.
Fell apart?
Why?
I felt really deflated.
It felt meaningless.
I realized afterwards
that my liking you
was just a habit since childhood.
It wasn't my true feelings.
Over these years,
we've grown up.
It's time to
say goodbye to our childhood.
♫Inexplicable and strange♫
♫I can't both love you and let you go♫
♫I want to say something but keep silent♫
♫Just quietly listening to my heart thudding♫
♫But you don't know♫
♫When I turned away, my eyes were wet too♫
♫I was already giving my all♫
♫To maintain a final bit of dignity♫
♫Fortunately♫
♫You once gave me a warm hug♫
♫Unfortunately♫
♫I can't have you, yet I still crave you♫
Have some soup.
Pork rib soup my mom made.
♫How can I decide♫
♫Which is messier, the beginning or the end?♫
♫Both are unforgettable♫
♫Why does your kindness vanish♫
♫The moment I let go?♫
[Ace the College Entrance Exam]
♫How could you leave me so heartbroken♫
♫That even my tears feel like they're burning?♫
♫Maybe it's a relief that we're not meant for each other♫
♫No need to suffer too long♫
♫Why can you forget my kindness♫
♫The moment you let go?♫
♫Making me look like a fool♫
You pig!
♫Even my longing feels like begging♫
Falling asleep while reading.
♫I'll let go eventually♫
My mom's pork rib soup.
Drink it up.
♫I'll say goodbye and disturb you no more♫
What are you drawing?
Ingots. Gold ingots.
Wishing you great wealth.
♫Fortunately♫
♫You once gave me a warm hug♫
Take this.
♫Unfortunately♫
♫I can't have you, yet I still crave you♫
♫How can I decide♫
♫Which is messier, the beginning or the end?♫
[Lifetime]
♫Both are unforgettable♫
What are you writing?
♫Why does your kindness vanish♫
♫The moment I let go?♫
Lifetime meal ticket.
♫How could you leave me so heartbroken♫
If you can't make it in the future,
♫That even my tears feel like they're burning?♫
just bring this to me.
I'll feed you for life.
♫Maybe it's a relief that we're not meant for each other♫
♫No need to suffer too long♫
♫Why can you forget my kindness♫
♫The moment you let go?♫
♫Making me look like a fool♫
♫Even my longing feels like begging♫
♫I'll let go eventually♫
♫I'll say goodbye and disturb you no more♫
♫Fortunately♫
How's the taste?
♫You once gave me a warm hug♫
It's really good.
Is it okay, Xingchi?
♫Unfortunately♫
♫I can't have you, yet I still crave you♫
♫How can I decide♫
♫Which is messier, the beginning or the end?♫
♫Both are unforgettable♫
I didn't do anything.
♫Why does your kindness vanish♫
I'm spending New Year's Eve with my son.
♫The moment I let go?♫
♫How could you leave me so heartbroken♫
Tomorrow. He's officially on the job tomorrow.
♫That even my tears feel like they're burning?♫
Yes, yes. On the first day of the Lunar New Year.
♫Maybe it's a relief that we're not meant for each other♫
I've to thank you for recommending this project.
Happy New Year to your whole family.
♫No need to suffer too long♫
Wishing you good health and prosperity.
♫Why can you forget my kindness♫
♫The moment you let go?♫
Okay, okay.
Thank you.
♫Making me look like a fool♫
♫Even my longing feels like begging♫
♫I'll let go eventually♫
♫I'll say goodbye and disturb you no more♫
♫Why does your kindness vanish♫
♫The moment I let go?♫
♫How could you leave me so heartbroken♫
♫That even my tears feel like they're burning?♫
♫Maybe it's a relief that we're not meant for each other♫
♫No need to suffer too long♫
♫Why can you forget my kindness♫
♫The moment you let go?♫
♫Making me look like a fool♫
♫Even my longing feels like begging♫
♫I'll let go eventually♫
♫I'll say goodbye and disturb you no more♫
[Outpatient Doctor Workstation] [Patient Medical Record]
Based on your condition
and current situation,
I suggest
immediate hospitalization
for surgical treatment.
[Fenghua Express]
Fenghua!
[Fenghua Express]
You look much more rosy.
[We're the experts in shipping parcels]
You really scared me that day.
I didn't rest well then.
Auntie.
How about we merge with Mr. Sun?
Merge?
What do you mean?
We're all in the same company.
The process would be swift.
After merging, it'll be a larger scale
and more efficient.
Absolutely not.
They're too sloppy
and don't care about after-sales service.
Besides,
that Mr. Sun
is so harsh on employees.
Alright.
I'll talk to him first.
We can discuss
cooperating.
But your conditions
seem a bit like bullying.
We can negotiate the details.
With your low business volume,
you still want to talk details with me?
Our business volume is average,
but our user retention is high.
They're all repeat customers.
We've consistently got the most positive reviews
according to HQ's backend data.
But the costs are high too.
If everyone worked like you do,
how'd the company make money?
During our cooperation,
who helped you find lost packages?
With your warehouse overflow,
who cleared space for you?
When your customers and employees got into fights,
who helped deal with the aftermath?
Your business is profitable,
but it also has many hidden risks.
If you continue like this,
what credibility will you have left?
Mr. Sun.
Our advantage
is focusing on after-sales service.
Your advantage is high volume.
If we work together,
we might still win.
Fighting alone,
we'll both end up dead in the end.
Mr. Meng?
What brings you here?
I was passing by
and saw just one place in the building with the lights on.
I've been busy.
I lost track of time.
The test results for the new navigation system are excellent.
Have a seat.
Okay.
You did great this time.
Time was still a bit tight this time.
It'd be better if I had six more months.
If you'd joined the company earlier,
they could've avoided many detours.
You're too kind.
Previously,
Wanghe applied for stock options on your behalf.
I didn't approve it.
After all, you haven't been with the company for long,
without much contribution.
Excessive rewards are a major taboo in company management.
Got it.
I completely understand.
Okay.
Get back to work.
Oh, by the way,
go to the legal department when you come in tomorrow.
I've had them prepare
a stock option contract.
It's not a lot of options,
but it's a small token of our appreciation.
Don't stay too late.
Xiaohui, what are you doing?
It's Monday.
[Food Delivery Training] [Recruiting Delivery Riders]
There are many students
and commuters.
It's also the morning rush hour.
It just rained,
so there's a lot of mud
and potholes.
[Know, Improve, Elevate, and Develop Yourself]
Please be careful on the road.
Safety first.
Be safe on the road.
No accidents.
Hey, wake up!
Stay alert!
Bro,
can you let us go now?
The earlier we start,
the faster we'll reach our target.
I'm not done talking.
Isn't it just no speeding,
check the bike,
prioritize safety,
and provide patient service?
It's always the same few points.
Exactly.
I've memorized them all.
Fine.
Why don't you be the chief then?
Alright, alright.
What's all the fuss about?
The weather's great.
We'll surely get a lot of orders.
Let's make up for last month's deficit today.
[Know, Improve, Elevate, and Develop Yourself]
Okay, let's go, guys.
Let's head out.
Be careful out there!
Let's go!
Watch out for pedestrians!
Bro, I'm off.
Your helmet!
Okay, got it!
Drive slowly.
Don't rush, no matter what.
This year,
with the widespread adoption of internet tech
and the convenience of mobile payments,
more and more consumers
prefer ordering food delivery
[Hailong Building]
through phone calls or online platforms.
[West Zhongguancun]
According to statistics,
food delivery orders have increased by 50% year-on-year.
[Fenghua Express]
Especially in first-tier cities,
food delivery has become a daily choice
for many office workers and students.
[Fenghua Express]
Numerous food delivery platforms
have sprung up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
They attract customers through tactics
such as coupons and fast delivery
to compete for market share.
The competition in the industry is constantly intensifying.
Okay, okay, thank you.
Hello, is this Building B?
Yes.
[With a Strong Sense of Community, Achieve National Prosperity Through the Industry]
You should call him.
We don't allow entry.
I'm in a hurry.
Please make an exception.
[Metamorphosis: Imagine a Revitalized City]
I told you, no entry.
Why is it so troublesome here?
It's already hard to find with all the twists and turns.
I'm sorry, but these are the rules.
Sir,
I'm delivering your food.
I'm sorry,
but could you come down to pick it up?
I can't go up.
Please understand, thank you.
[Metamorphosis: Imagine a Revitalized City]
Hurry up...
Sir,
did you order this food?
No, I didn't.
Sir,
did you order food?
No, no.
Did you order food?
Sir.
Did you order food?
[Metamorphosis: Imagine a Revitalized City]
You have a new Bee Delivery order.
So far away?
Please handle it promptly.
[Visitors]
[Customer: Mr. Wang]
Hello?
Where's my food?
Sir,
I've already left your food there.
I'm in a hurry to pick up my next order.
I even took a photo and sent it to you.
It's at the front desk.
There's nothing here!
It wasn't delivered to me at all!
No...
I waited for a long time, but you didn't come down.
So I updated the status as "delivered."
I still have many orders behind.
I couldn't just wait for you indefinitely.
Fine.
You think you're right, huh?
Did you deliver it to me in person?
Just wait for my complaint.
Hello? Sir.
Sir, hello?
I've already been late thrice this month
and fined quite a bit.
Now I've got another complaint.
That's like
another black mark in the system.
I've asked around at the company.
They said
I'm basically
on the blacklist now.
When the platform assigns orders,
they won't prioritize me.
What am I supposed to do now?
I'm finished, aren't I?
Then why were you so careless?
Come with me.
[3 new messages from Class 082]
[Fang Chentao: I had too much fun at the party yesterday. I'm still a little dizzy. How's everyone?]
[Xu Haoyan: Hahaha. Me too. I haven't had so much fun in a while! I sent some photos I took in the group chat!]
Sir,
my supervisor and I are waiting for you downstairs.
Could you come down to talk?
I told you I'm busy.
How will the platform handle it?
Sir! Sir!
I'm the delivery rider who contacted you.
He's our supervisor.
Hello, hello.
What do you want?
I'm sorry.
I apologize on behalf of our delivery rider.
We didn't deliver the meal to you in person.
We're truly sorry.
One hour.
Didn't I wait for an hour?
Look at the scorching sun now.
You made me miss lunch!
What's the point of saying sorry?
We're so sorry...
Let go!
We're so, so sorry...
How about this?
I'll compensate you for this order.
Could you please withdraw the complaint?
Do you think I need the money?
No, no.
Why should I withdraw the complaint?
Didn't you mess up?
Why should I withdraw it?
Yes, it's our fault.
Let me teach you two a lesson.
Complaining
is a consumer's right.
Understand?
How is it my fault?
Shut up.
Do you know how long I'd been waiting for you?
Who are you to yell at me?
You're just a deliveryman!
What you just said...
isn't right.
Are you here to apologize or pick a fight?
Want me to withdraw the complaint?
Fine.
Get on your knees!
Kowtow thrice!
Can't do it?
Kneel down!
Turn left.
Alright, you're done.
Careful.
Thank you.
Rest early then.
Okay.
Good night.
Bye.
What does he do?
He's in investing.
Is it profitable?
He's been making losses.
But his family is wealthy.
They own mines.
What else do you want to know?
Actually, you don't have to avoid me.
I'm very prideful.
If it doesn't work out, I'll pack up and leave.
I won't pester you.
You think
I'm doing this for money?
Isn't that the case?
If that's what you want to believe,
then I have nothing more to say.
As for me,
it's simple.
I'm not ambitious.
I just want to live a simple
and comfortable life with you.
That's why I wanted you to buy a house.
But you refused without a second thought.
I don't want to buy a house
because I don't want to spend my family's money.
I want to rely on my own efforts.
But I can't wait any longer.
I'm almost 30 years old.
After all these years in Beijing,
among my college roommates,
even the least successful one lives in Swan Bay
and drives an X5.
But me?
I have to be alert every time I take a cab.
When there's traffic and the driver takes a detour,
I start to panic.
I'm a graduate from a top university.
I've won first-class scholarships.
Is this any way for me to live?
Being poor
is still the original sin, huh?
Haikuo.
I know you've been trying hard,
but I'm sorry.
I no longer have the time
or patience to chase after your empty promises.
Do you get what I'm saying?
Yes.
You again?
Officer Xia.
Didn't you get a proper job?
Why are you causing trouble again?
He deserved a beating.
If you were me, you'd have hit him too.
Don't tell me all that.
Tell that to your superior.
My superior?