[NORTHWARD]
[Episode 3]
It's ready. Here.
How is it?
I won't comment on other dishes.
But this eel noodles...
You've mastered the essence from Haikuo's father.
Let's work together
and set up a stall at the night market.
We'll split the profit evenly.
If Xingchi's the one cooking, what's your role then?
Siyi, here.
Eat it while it's hot.
What? You have a problem with me?
-Eat up. -Thank you.
Are you okay?
Come here and let me hit you!
I noticed you have been quiet
this whole afternoon.
Are you in shock?
Delicious.
Tell me.
Did that man who jumped into the river not think about his wife and kids?
I guess...
he couldn't handle it.
If this happened to my dad,
he wouldn't be like him.
What are you talking about?
Blah!
What a jinx!
Blah!
My grandpa said that
as a man,
we might not have to be rich.
But, we must be responsible.
Even if the sky falls, you have to hold it up.
All the men in our yard are like this.
Chen Rui doesn't live in our yard though.
Don't flatter yourself.
You haven't paid me back for the ice cream.
What a man.
Don't charge to my card when you go to the cyber cafe next time.
No problem.
The next time you ask me to wash your swimming trunks after you are done,
I'll charge you 10 yuan each time.
That's great.
From now on, my noodles are 50 yuan.
Suit yourselves.
Why do you just ask for 500 yuan?
If you sell 800 bowls every day,
you'll be rich in a month.
You can then hire me to be your bodyguard.
I’ll pay you to shut up, how's that?
Xia Fenghua!
-Let go. -Everyone's watching.
What?
I didn't say anything!
You are pulling so hard!
Let go!
I'm going to get you!
Xia Fenghua!
See that?
The women in our yard
are something, aren't they?
I'm didn't even interfere!
Hurry up.
Let's go, Siyi.
Let's go!
Wait for us!
Darling, take your time.
Be careful of the thorny roses up ahead.
Stop singing, I'm begging you.
Are you singing or casting a spell?
Darling, open your mouth.
-It's awful. Siyi, please make them stop! -The fragrance of flowers in the wind will intoxicate you.
Darling, let's dance.
Say less.
Siyi, remember to eat well.
We'll pick you up after school.
Why don't you ask me to eat more?
Day in and out.
We are here.
[Honghuai No.1 High School]
I'm off.
-Bye. -Bye.
Come back.
Your hair is messy every day.
All right, go ahead.
-Bye. -Bye.
Bye.
Morning!
Liang, you're up to no good again, aren't you?
What's wrong? Is Siyi made of porcelain?
Is she going to break apart with my greeting?
Who are you to address Siyi?
Who do you think you are?
I'm the oldest, while your dad's just the second in line.
Alright.
You're already a senior. Calm down.
Why argue with a fool?
Siyi, go to class.
-Bye. -Bye.
Wanghe, Fenghua, good morning!
Chen Rui.
-Morning. -Morning.
Morning.
Take good care of Siyi.
Make sure she eats.
Tell me if anyone bullies her.
Okay, don't worry. I'm off.
I'm off!
Hurry up. We're late.
The school has a rule against wigs.
Take it off.
Okay.
Take it off now.
Are you crazy?
Say that again.
Be careful. Don't hurt him.
Oh, that must have hurt.
Just wait and see, Fenghua.
What should I be waiting for?
Should I wait for your funeral so that you can treat me to a feast?
When you get married, I'll throw you a wedding banquet.
How shameless!
Look at her, Mr. Xu!
Mr. Xu, look at your student!
Last year, there were 10 students
[Giving our best to prepare for the college entrance exam]
from No. 7 High School
who got into universities.
Two of them even got into key universities
and changed their own fate.
These role models are right in front of you guys.
Whichever path you choose to take,
the decision lies right in your own hands.
Students of No. 1 High School
are the same age as you.
If they can get into
Tsinghua University,
Peking University,
and other 985, 211 universities,
why can't we?
No, we can't.
Are we that unconfident of ourselves?
Yes, we are.
Some students
always compare themselves to our neighbors.
Guys,
your competitors
are never those from next door.
For students of No. 7 High School,
[Final battle in June, let's meet at Tsinghua and Peking]
it's considered a miracle if
they can make it to a university.
And for all of you at No. 1 High School,
it's a miracle if you fail to do so.
So students,
in grade 12, as your senior year,
I hope you can
work hard this year.
At this time next year,
I hope everyone gets your respective admission letters,
and meet each other at your universities.
Are you confident?
Yes.
Are you confident?
Yes!
[Final battle in June, let's meet at Tsinghua and Peking]
When there is a will, there is a way!
From now on,
[Giving our best to prepare for the college entrance exam]
students in grade 12
will start preparing for the college entrance exam.
With ten times more confidence and a hundred times more effort...
Liang,
you dare to challenge me with this resolve of yours?
A real man doesn't fight against women.
Do you hear me?
[Giving our all in our studies, devoting ourselves to prepare for the college entrance exam]
Then...
if (a, n)
is more than (a, n) plus one,
what happens to this sequence?
It decreases.
Yes, it decreases.
If (a, n) is bigger and equals to
(a, n) minus one,
what does this mean?
It increases.
Yes, this is...
monotonic function.
You're in your final year of high school now.
Don't be so listless all the time.
Especially you, Xie Wanghe.
Come, let's continue with the lesson.
How nimble.
You've been trained well through these years.
Thank you.
[Striving unceasingly with unwavering resolve]
[Striving unceasingly with steadfast integrity]
Everyone.
Class.
Have you ever thought
what will you do if you
cannot make it to a university?
[Striving unceasingly with steadfast integrity]
I don't think going to university is the only way out.
I can start a business if I don't make it.
Bill Gates, the richest man in the world,
didn't complete his degree either.
Okay.
Let's talk about Bill Gates then.
As you all know,
Bill Gates got into Harvard
before he dropped out.
As compared to not making it,
it's totally different when
he chooses to drop out.
Well said, teacher!
Great!
Let's not talk about Bill Gates then.
Let's talk about how
many outstanding local entrepreneurs
had no education
or background,
but that didn't stop them from being successful.
That was in the past.
Now,
only knowledge can change your fate.
Mr. Xu!
Forget it, I'll stop here.
It's okay.
Carry on.
If you're wrong,
I won't blame you.
If you have a good point,
I won't leave you any homework.
Really?
Of course.
You must keep your promise.
Yes, I'll.
I think...
Come down.
I think...
you're right.
Knowledge can change one's fate,
but it definitely isn't
knowledge memorized from the textbook.
Does it mean that everyone who studied hard
will definitely succeed?
Then why is it that
the successful ones are still the minority?
Guys,
this is not about getting the wrong reference.
This is called switching concepts.
No.
Mr. Xu.
What I want to say is that
compared to
knowledge memorized from textbooks,
what's more important is
our way of thinking,
creativity,
foresight,
and future plans.
We can understand the laws of a trade
through observation and analysis.
And with this understanding,
we can get the final victory.
Well said!
So, tell me.
How do you plan to get the final victory?
Let's take an example.
For example, in the teaching profession.
Have you ever thought about
how can you
earn more money
without compromising your job?
Have you thought about it?
Yes, I did.
But,
it's definitely not one-on-one tutoring.
That's too inefficient,
and it's not effective.
If you don't reap profits,
its easy to hold a grudge.
Mr. Xu.
I think if you want to make money,
there is only one way.
And that is, to open test prep centers.
What center?
Test prep centers.
Mr. Xu, please move aside.
[Test prep centers]
Test prep centers.
Don't you understand?
It means to do test papers together.
Actually,
if you want to improve your grades,
it's very simple.
You just have to do test papers non-stop.
But when you do it yourself at home,
if you encounter any problems,
you will never get it
no matter how hard you try.
But if someone could guide you,
it's different.
If you can get help whenever you encounter a problem,
your grades will definitely improve.
Of course,
you can't charge for tutoring
as it's against the school rules.
But you can collect fees for things such as
food, nutrition, printing and so on.
Teachers can earn money legitimately
while students can improve their grades.
Let me ask you.
Assuming there is such a place
that runs every weekend for two days,
where Mr. Xu teaches,
and it's inclusive of meals
with no attendance taken.
We'll let Mr. Xu
make this hard-earned 50 yuan.
Would you be interested?
50 yuan is too expensive.
How about 48 yuan?
48 yuan is also expensive.
How about 44 yuan?
That number is unlucky.
If it's 44 yuan, I'll sign up.
I'll attend too!
We must support Mr. Xu.
Me too!
Mr. Xu.
Inclusive of me,
there are 40 people in this class.
Enough.
That's not a lot of money either.
My time is very precious too.
Mr. Xu, don't fret.
Let me calculate for you.
There are 52 weekends a year.
52 times 44, times 40.
How much is that?
91,520 yuan.
This is just the fees from one class.
If you think it's not enough,
we can recruit more.
You can calculate how much you will get with a 2 percent expansion
via geometric progression.
You can calculate first.
I'll go back and drink some water.
Class.
Class!
Don't get carried away.
Let's calculate
this question by Mr. Xie.
Okay.
Assuming
the number of graduating seniors of Honghuai is
5,850 students.
Of which, 80 percent are science students.
Mr. Xu,
please don't calculate anymore.
If this continues,
in the near future,
you'll be billionaire!
A billionaire?
Mr. Xu,
you're doing this alone.
When you resign
and focus on this,
we can hire
all of the retired senior teachers
over here.
By then,
we can move out of Honghuai
and set up test prep centers across the country.
Once you have scaled up sufficiently
you can apply for land
to establish
a national test prep center.
By then,
we can advertise,
get financing and go public.
As long as policies remain unchanged,
before you turn 50,
you'll achieve financial freedom.
Mr. Xu!
You will be the richest man in Honghuai!
Mr. Xu!
The richest man!
Mr. Xu!
The richest man!
Mr. Xu!
The richest man!
Mr. Xu!
The richest man!
Mr. Xu, Mr. Xu!
Don't forget us when you are rich!
Mr. Xu!
Don't forget us!
Mr. Xu!
Don't forget us!
Mr. Xu!
Don't forget us!
You've explained so much to them.
Did they even understand?
The swallows and sparrows will never understand the ambition of a swan.
It's a waste of effort if you tell those who don't understand.
I could have knocked into you.
What do you want now?
Tell Xia Fenghua
she owes me money.
What money?
These are Air Force 1's.
I just bought it from Shanghai.
Look at how she stepped on them. How am I supposed to wear them?
How much is it?
Don't ask.
You won't be able to afford it anyway.
So what do you want?
Not much.
It's just a pair of shoes, it's no big deal.
I can get a new pair every day if I want to.
Would you die if you don't show off?
Of course I should show off when I have the money.
Unlike someone,
who thinks about money but his pockets are empty.
All you do is brag.
Liang.
You're so annoying all the time.
Are you trying to get beaten up to scam for medical fees?
Do you really think I can't beat you?
Tell Fenghua I'll wear new shoes every day.
If she has the guts, tell her to find me every day.
One word.
Despicable.
If only I had brains like Wanghe.
I would make a lot of money
and take you to Chris' concert by plane.
The concert is not that expensive.
Yeah.
We just have to save some pocket money.
I want to buy first-row seats.
When Chris is in the middle of a song,
I'll rush up and give her a hug.
I won't budge even if eight guards come for me.
Chris will be so annoyed at you.
That's fine.
As long as she remembers me.
I want to leave the most lasting mark
in Chris' performing career.
One word.
Despicable.
Hurry up.
Coming.
Let's go.
♫The second hand turns, tick-tock♫
♫Tiny time difference, ticking away♫
♫As I sip my morning tea, moonlight spills on your hair♫
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to my concert.
♫A parallel painting, tick-tock♫
Dear audience, how are you?
♫When will our time cross?♫
Let me see your waving hands!
♫Let's meet at the next intersection♫
Let me hear you call my name!
What? I can't hear you!
No, I disagree!
We agreed to lend it this time.
It's just six months.
My sister wants to open a cyber cafe.
She'll pay us back when she makes money.
She still owe us money from when she opened the noodle house previously.
And all the previous times, she hasn't paid back yet.
Hasn't she return the money that one time?
Your mom!
What are you talking about?
The money was given to your mom.
Will we ever get the money back?
How many times has your mom visited in the past two years?
So what? My mom can't come?
It's not that she can't come.
Every time she comes, she brings with her the whole family.
They just eat and take things from us.
I've finally saved some money, but all of that went to your sister.
Do I owe her?
Alright. I owe them, okay?
My sister is taking care of our mother for me
and fulfiling filial duties on my behalf.
So what if she takes a bit of advantage?
She can't?
If you've already decided, what else is there to discuss with me?
The bankbook is in the drawer.
I quit.
I'm leaving.
Where are you going?
-It’s dark. -Leave me alone.
Just tell me if you want to lend or not.
No, I don't want to.
Why should I?
When our business was doing well,
did I say anything?
I tolerated all the injustice.
But don't you know
the situation at the canal?
Seafaring?
How much you used to earn in a day?
How much do you earn now?
If you aren't keeping tabs,
I am.
How are we going to live?
Have you decided
on your university choices?
Which universities?
Tsinghua or Peking University.
Even the worst-ranked
has to be Renmin University.
Be serious.
Where else?
What do you want me to say?
Can I get into any university with these grades?
Why not?
My son is not stupid.
We still have a year.
Let's work hard.
At the very least,
you can go to a vocational college.
Don't be like your dad and become a seafarer for the rest of your life.
What are you talking about?
You're looking down on seafaring?
-How dare you look down on seafaring! -Dad.
Did you drink?
Who did you drink with again?
Mr. Sun.
He's a big boss now.
He has three big construction sites
and his own water factory.
He's something.
Which Mr. Sun?
My classmate.
Liang's father.
Just a shabby foreman.
Mr. Sun.
Crippled Sun?
Did he say when he will he pay us?
He said he has
too many projects now.
Once he has the capacity,
he'll pay us first.
You've helped him haul a dozen boats of cement,
yet he's not paying you even a penny.
That's just bullying.
Mind your own business.
Well then, can I say?
That Crippled Sun
is simply a liar.
He just bought a Mercedes last month,
did you know?
Yes.
He bought a... a second-hand car.
A second-hand car.
He didn't say he won't pay us.
Don't bother me about this.
Wait.
It's cold. I'll heat it up for you.
Ask him to write a guarantee.
Make it clear when he'd pay us back.
If he doesn't do so by the deadline,
he has to pay a late fee.
Are you crazy?
Our business
were all from him.
If we offend him,
we are left with nothing.
You are the crazy one instead.
You are working for him for free.
What are you getting out of it?
-You’re the crazy one instead! -Okay, okay.
Stay out of men's business.
How can I not care?
Let me tell you.
In the past when we did seafaring,
yes, we could accept late payments.
We could still hold things up.
But not anymore.
If he doesn't pay us now,
how are we going to get by?
What are you talking about?
H-Have I ever mistreated you two?
Where are you going?
What's your family arguing about?
Money.
What else could it be?
If I get married,
it doesn't matter if he has money or not.
He must not be too filial.
Why?
The money he worked hard for
will all end up with his mother.
What's left for the family?
Find someone rich.
He can then satisfy both sides.
What?
If you become rich in the future...
If I become rich,
I'll buy my dad's boat
and force him to retire.
Then,
I'll buy them a big house in the city,
the kind with a garden.
They can then
watch birds,
do some gardening,
and sunbathe all at home
with no worries.
That's boring.
They will be bored to death.
You...
don't know how lucky you are.
You're oblivious to your parents' hard work.
The canal is hopeless.
You can't make a living with seafaring anymore.
I think those on Flower Street
won't last that much longer either.
If you move the tree, it dies.
If people move, we live.
From now on,
we'll go wherever there's good prospects.
As long as we work hard,
we won't starve to death.
Where do you want to go the most?
I don't know still.
What about you?
Beijing.
Zhongguancun.
I'll go when I grow up.
How old is old enough?
At least after we graduate from high school.
Regardless,
I am not going to
sit here and wait for death.
[Rejected]
According to "Stories to Awaken the World",
Du Shiniang and Li Jia
boarded the ship from Chongwen Gate of Beijing.
There's no Yangtze River in Beijing.
It's clearly just a canal.
After they came to Guazhou,
they were met with a blizzard.
They haven't had the chance to transfer to Yangtze River.
How could this treasure box
then sink in the Yangtze River?
It's because Feng Menglong
used the word "river" to replace the canal.
So,
the treasure box
should have sunken in the canal.
[Heaven rewards the diligent]
There is nothing wrong about this.
[Heaven rewards the diligent]
My manuscripts
have been rejected before.
But previously when the manuscript was rejected...
Lift up your leg.
At least they would write
why they rejected the manuscript.
They would make clear of the reason.
But now,
they can't even be bothered to write a single word.
It's returned simply with a stamp,
and they even returned it to my company.
Let me ask you.
You read it too.
Why did they reject my manuscript?
What grounds do they have?
Enough.
Why are you yelling at him?
He's not from the publisher.
I can't stand it!
If you can't,
just treat it like a fart.
What are you talking about?
How can you say that?
Dad.
Calm down.
I-I read the manuscript just now.
I-I think...
it's not that you were rejected
because you are not skilled enough.
Let me ask you.
So, why did they reject my manuscript?
I-I think it's the theme.
Theme?
What do you mean?
That Du Shiniang
are all outdated stories of the past.
Nowadays, readers are not interested in that.
It's not easy to read or sell.
So what are they interested in?
This year,
the best-selling novel is called "Ghost Blows Out the Light".
It's centered around tomb raiding.
With your skills, I am sure
you can write better stories with your eyes closed.
What are you talking about?
What are you doing?
How could you hit him?
Are you okay?
How could he say that?
He asked me to write about tomb raiders.
Why don't he ask me to write about murder and arson?
That works too.
A story on a psychopathic killer who does serial killings would also sell.
Get out!
How inappropriate!
I'm a scholar!
How can I write about crap like that?
I have my integrity
and morals, you know?
Calm down.
How does he take after me?
All right.
When those literary artists write, they go...
No, Grandpa, why don't you actually write something?
I want to see.
I...
I don't write well either.
I told you to practice hard.
Practice hard until you are like a calligrapher.
You have to know how to leave even spaces.
You mean to leave room for error, right?
Yes.
You just want me to stay at home
and be a housewife, don't you?
That's not what I mean.
That's what you meant.
All these years,
I've been
supporting this household
and contributing to our family.
I don't ask for your understanding
nor for you to be grateful.
But now,
I just want to get back what I've lost
bit by bit.
What did you lose?
My old name
was Luo Zhimei.
But now?
Who knows my name now?
Everyone calls me Haikuo's mother.
As the days go by,
I've lost my name.
Zhimei.
They call you Haikuo's mom because
that's how they've been addressing each other.
Of course your name is Luo Zhimei.
You are always Luo Zhimei in my heart.
Besides,
can you get your name back
by just acting in a small role?
At least in the ending credits,
the words "Luo Zhimei" will appear on the screen.
There are only ads at the end of the film.
There are no ending credits.
Stop being unreasonable.
I'm telling you, Zhou Yanlin.
This time,
I'm definitely leaving.
Don't try to stop me.
It's not like I won't let you go.
Right now, it's inappropriate whether or not
I say something or say nothing.
I'll just get scolded anyway.
What can I do?
Your dad treats you well.
Not at all.
♫When the moon hangs in the sky♫
You're all here.
So, what's your family arguing about?
♫And it's cooling in the yard♫
♫Who is still by your side?♫
My mom wants to go to Hengdian.
My dad doesn't agree.
♫As time passes♫
Why not?
Maybe he's worried.
♫Is a lifetime really that long?♫
He's afraid my mom won't come back after becoming a star.
Your mom becoming a star? Your dad thinks too much.
♫When youthful company fades, leaving only small talk and pleasantries♫
If it weren't for me,
♫Spring feels short, while autumn lingers♫
my mom would have succeeded by now.
I guess my mom resented me.
♫A gentle breeze carries dreams away♫
My mom also resented me.
♫Of sweet dreams♫
Why?
Both my dad and my grandma wanted to have a boy.
But they had a daughter instead.
♫Life is long♫
That's why my mum can't hold her head up for the rest of her life.
♫No need to dwell♫
That's all in the past.
Why are they still arguing today?
♫Like moonlight♫
When they made good money a few years ago,
we didn't feel like life was tough.
♫Don't forget♫
Now that they're short of money,
they couldn't control their temper anymore.
♫Life is long♫
♫No need to dwell♫
♫Like moonlight♫
So
♫The old times♫
we all have to push forward.
Now that our families are not doing well,
they are going to rely on us.
With money,
my mom won't be mad at my dad
for not getting the payments.
Haikuo's mom wouldn't be in a hurry
to go out and act.
Fenghua's family?
If they really wanted a son,
they could just have one.
So in the end, it's all because of money.
I agree.
Once I graduate,
I will go to Lanzhou.
♫Life is long♫
Lanzhou? You want to learn how to make noodles?
♫No need to dwell♫
We see the people of the canal every day when we open our eyes,
♫Like moonlight♫
whose fates are also intertwined with the canal.
Our parents and ancestors,
♫Don't forget♫
bound by countless ties,
are still trying to hold on.
♫Life is long♫
But the young people,
like the canal at the very beginning,
♫No need to dwell♫
seek change and innovation.
They want to explore a broader world.
♫Like moonlight♫
Who do you think you are?
You almost made me fall.
Bye bye.
Time to sleep.
Bye bye.
Rest early.
Bye, Fenghua.
Bye.
Rest early.
Get up.
Stand up and talk.
I know I'm not
a good mother to Siyi.
But I've tried my best.
I know.
Fine, stand up and talk.
Stand up.
If I didn't send her here,
she would have been ruined by Ge.
What did you say?
I just gave birth to my second child that year.
I was still confinement,
when one day, I found him...
He was...
spying on Siyi in the shower.
He is a beast.
Beast?
Siyi was only ten years old then.
That's why I was bent on
sending her
to you.
These years,
I've had the same dream.
I dreamt that Siyi's dad
just standing there, watching me,
but wouldn't talk to me.
He was crying.
I know he resented me.
But...
Only if I had any skills
that could support this family,
or if Ge more humane,
I wouldn't have ended up like this.
Right, Mom?
Why don't you divorce him?
Find another one while you're young.
I won't.
My life's tough,
and I bring bad luck.
I jinxed Siyi's father, causing his death.
The second one went bankrupt too.
He left a mountain of debt.
You accept your fate?
What else can I do?
Now,
our second-born has to go to school.
We haven't got money for the tuition fees.
Mom.
Don't you still have some rental income every month?
Can you please help my child and I?
Help me out here.
What about Siyi? What happens to her?
If that's not possible,
I'll head south then.
I'll join a pyramid scheme.
As long as I put my face on the line,
I can make a lot of money too.
Delicious fried dough sticks.
[Breakfast]
Freshly fried dough sticks.
Soy milk, soybean pudding, tea eggs.
There's no one here.
Yes, stop shouting.
Save your energy. It's been half a day.
I haven't seen anyone.
Granny Ma.
Has Siyi's mom left?
She left already.
Last night,
I persuaded her all night.
She said she wanted to venture into the south.
I couldn't stop her.
Now in the south,
there are many opportunities to make money.
There are jobs and they pay well.
I have a few sisters
who went to Shenzhen and did international trade.
They made a fortune.
They went back home and could immediately build three bungalows.
I've been thinking about how bad business has been on our street.
How about I go to the south too?
I'll earn some dowry for Fenghua.
What are you going to do?
I'll find a job.
I'll definitely earn more than this.
Right?
How much can you earn a month?
Regardless, it must be
more than running this food stall.
Do you think that's really true?
Can she really make that much money?
When they discovered the continent of Asia,
they found that besides
a huge market in Asia,
there are also gold and spices.
To them,
having commercial exchange with Asia
became a very important reason
for them to come to Asia.
But,
what is the one obstacle?
The traditional trade route has been blocked.
So for them,
what must they do?
Chart a new route.
[Insomnia again]
Very good.
And in terms of resources,
they have some reassurance.
What is it?
Boats and navigation technology.
[Take...]
Yes.
At this time,
their geography knowledge has improved.
They believed that the earth is round.
[Uphold virtue, gain knowledge, foster innovation]
[Believed earth is round]
[Take a nap]
Come.
[Believed earth is round]
Let me expand on a new knowledge.
It's related to seafaring.
[Uphold virtue, gain knowledge, foster innovation]
Morse code.
Morse code
was invented by Samuel Morse,
an American communications scientist.
Of course.
The first American Morse code
is now obsolete.
Now, what everyone uses is
the internationally standardized Morse code.
So if you want to use it,
remember to
encrypt the Morse code.
Otherwise,
I'll hear what you were talking about.
Okay?
I don't want to eavesdrop.
Come on.
Let's continue.
[Honghuai No.1 High School]
Let's go home.
Let's go.
What's wrong?
You got caught by your teacher for snacking in class?
Siyi!
What's wrong?
Siyi!
I just wanted to see you.
How much more do you need?
I said, how much more do you need?
You don't have to worry about
money matters.
Your job is to study hard.
Do you think
you're extra kind, noble,
and overflowing with maternal love?
You're worried I would get hurt,
so you simply left me
at Grandma's with no care or concern.
You left me to fend for myself.
I was only 10 years old.
Have you ever thought about what'll happen to me?
I'm 17 now.
I still have insomnia every day.
It started back then.
You may think it's for my own good,
but I'm not going to accept that.
And that brother.
You said you couldn't afford to send him to school.
It's nine years of compulsory education.
You don't even have money for that?
And the damned pyramid scheme.
Haven't you fooled yourself enough?
You still want to cheat your relatives and friends?
I really don't have much money for tuition,
but Ge owes a lot of money for assaulting others.
I have to pay it back.
Otherwise,
they will find your brother at his school,
and harass him for money every day.
Tell me a figure.
I'll pay you even if I have to sell my blood.
Siyi.
What are you doing?
A game plug-in.
It digs for gold coins automatically.
Is this illegal?
As long as I don't do it at scale,
it shouldn't be a big problem.
If the officials finds out,
my account will be suspended at most.
No need.
If the hacking is reported,
it may affect your college entrance exam.
Don't you know?
Siyi is in need of money.
We have to find a way.
Tell me.
What does her mother's misfortune have to do with her?
She doesn't contact her usually.
Siyi is upset though.
If she's anxious,
she might really sell her blood.
With her physique,
she will die in the blood transfusion van.
I'll borrow some money from my dad.
Are you for real?
Your dad's money didn't come from nowhere.
You could try to just get by,
but you can't take it all on yourself.
There's no one on Flower Street now.
Our tea eggs are not selling.
There used to be some fish and shrimps in the river.
Now there's a steel factory in the upstream,
and the fish and shrimps are gone.
There's an abandoned boat at the west gate.
How about...
No.
Why not?
No one wants the boat.
It has been parked for months.
The diesel
leaks into the river,
causing the fishes to die,
and ruining the fields.
Let's
clean up the diesel.
It's also one way that we could help protect the environment.
Yes.
Haikuo.
Come on.
Haikuo.
Yes, grab the pipe too.
Be gentle.
Where are you all going?
None of your business.
Why are you everywhere?
Go somewhere cooling to relax.
I'm asking you.
What are you going to do?
There's an abandoned boat at the west gate.
It leaks oil.
We are going to pick up scraps.
Don't go.
Or I'll tell your mom.
Take the hammer.
Fenghua.
Do you think I dare not touch you?
You? Touch me?
Stop it.
Siyi is in urgent need of money.
Let go.
Fine. I'm going too.
What are you going for?
I'm going to keep watch for you.
If you don't take me along today,
none of you are getting out of here.
Okay, let's go.
Take that pail.
Let's go.
Just kill me instead.
How are you transporting it later?
What do you mean?
Let's go to Flower Street and borrow a cart.
You're quite thoughtful.
She's definitely a habitual offender.