[INDO SUB] The Story of Xing Fu EP34 | Zhao Liying / Liu Wei | YOUKU
[The Story of Xing Fu] [Episode 34] Yes, Xingfu. What’s up? Where are you? I’m making dumplings with Mom back home. I see. Wait for me. I’ll be back. Okay. See you later. Mom. Xingfu will be here soon. Mom. Let’s make more dumplings. Then I can pack some back with me. Okay.
Xingfu can take some too. Yes. She can take some too. She loves Chinese chives and egg filling. Xingfu! Speak of the devil. Come. Help me make dumplings. Come here. Why? I have some questions. Wait. Did you draft Chuanmei and Xiuyu’s contract? Yes. Wan Chuanjia asked me to. He promised… Xingfu.
Why did you slap me? I’m their lawyer. Why can’t I draft a contract for them? Did he promise to give you a lot of money? Xiuyu studied just as hard as you. She got accepted into a university but someone took her spot. And what did you do?
You drafted that contract for Wan Chuanjia. Where is your good conscience? What do you mean? I didn’t commit the deed. I merely drafted a contract. I… If I didn’t do it, anyone else would. You know this contract is null and void. You’re a lawyer. Why did you draft it? 900,000 yuan?
You are quite bold to put that number on the contract. Guan Tao told me this contract was drafted by a professional. I knew right away it was you. He didn’t reveal your name because he cares about my feelings. Whatever others and Guan Tao say, you believe them. You trust everyone else.
Why do you trust outsiders but not me? Who’s your family and who’s an outsider? The Wangs still think I’m an outsider and hide everything from me. You’re my sister and you want to lie to me forever. Why would I trust you? And what’s wrong with Guan Tao? He’s a lawyer
But he never exploits anyone. And you, you used Xiuyu to earn quick money. You know, Xiuyu is in the same situation like yours from back then. But you helped Wan Chuanjia to hurt her. What did I do to her? It’s precisely because I know she’s in the same situation that I know
What her choices should be. Xingyun, what has become of you? Xingfu. What’s wrong with you two? Where are you going? The dumplings are almost ready. Eat before you leave. No, thanks. I’m busy, Mom. I’ve got to go. Mr. Wan. Mr. Wan. You’re here. Have a seat. You gave me this tea last time.
You found out about everything? Yes. Truth be told, nothing is scarier than you finding out everything. When I visited your home last time, I even left a reminder to your mother-in-law. You stared at me from the door and I felt like I was caught. Then I left with you absentmindedly.
In the end, you still caught me. I do fear you. Mr. Wan. I’m not afraid of you. I respect you. Do you still do? I don’t know. Xingfu, you’ve never met Chuanmei after you were married into Wan Village, right? Yes. She was afraid of coming back. She feels ashamed.
Xiuyu asked me to bring her to a university. She told me her life was stolen. Chuanmei hanged herself when she came back last time. Chuanjia found out in time so nothing dire happened. Chuanmei hanged herself? Why did she do that? Shame, I guess. Whenever I close my eyes now, I can see
The red mark on her neck. I’m getting old. I can’t remember the present but I retain the past very well. Chuanmei was raised by Chuanjia. Their mother passed away early. I was busy working with other villagers to make a living and was hardly home. This one time, the weather was awful.
I went home early. I told myself to pick them up at school. But when I arrived there, I realized I didn’t know which grades they were in. I failed as a father. Children are your debts. Xingfu, go back and tell Xiuyu that Wanjia Group will not stop paying her salary.
It will be paid from Chuanjia’s and my pocket. If she has any other requests, feel free to let us know. Xiuyu said all she wants is to go to a university. Mr. Wan. I have to go now. Xingfu, you know everything now. What do you plan to do?
It’s not about what I plan to do. It’s about what Xiuyu plans to do. Mr. Wan. I know everything now. What do you plan to do? Xiuyu. You’re still awake. Xiuyu, I just talked to Mr. Wan. He told me that when Chuanmei came back last time, she tried to hang herself.
Chuanjia found out in time so she was saved. What? She tried to suicide? She doesn’t have the right to. I’m the victim. I am the victim. Xiuyu, I understand what you’re feeling. I want to defend your right too but I don’t know how I should proceed.
We can’t just force Chuanmei on a path to suicide. They made a mistake. They will be hounded by their good conscience. Chuanmei will not be able to live happily. Xiuyu. Don’t cry. There, there. Mr. Wan. You’re back. Xiuyu. Wake up. Wake up. Dad, Mom, and Qinglai came to visit you.
Your mom even brought you your favorite toasted flatbreads. It’s warm. Have some. I’ll put them here. Remember to eat them. So? Let me talk to her. Don’t, Mom. Give her more time. Xiuyu, I know you’re upset. And I’m with you. I do not want this to be over just like that.
Sometimes, I get so angry that I think it’s their fault. So they should bear the consequences, no matter how dire they are. However, if this went out of control, we would be indirectly killing Chuanmei. Would we really feel better that way? Chuanmei did make a mistake
But it’s not serious enough to call for her death. In my head, there are two people arguing non-stop. It’s annoying. Xiuyu, do you feel the same way? Why me? When I had a misfortune, I asked myself that question too. And then, a voice would ring in my head:
Those meant to lift heavy responsibilities would first endure the trial of the mind, and the trial of the body. When you think that way, you feel strong enough to overcome everything. Here you go. Thank you. Here. Thanks. All right. Let’s go. Let’s go. Take it. What else do you want to eat?
Do you want to eat this? Look. Xingfu. Is that you? Do you remember me? Cai. It’s been a while. Hi. Yes, it’s been a while. How are you? All good? Is Qinglai still working on his plot? Yes, he is. I now own an inn. Qinglai supplies vegetables to my inn
And to all other inns in the village. Oh, in Wan Village, there’s a Xingfu Inn. It’s quite famous. Is it yours? I knew it. No wonder it’s called Xingfu Inn. What are you doing now then? Are you still selling vegetables? Of course. How else can I feed myself? Xingfu, I have an idea.
You see, Qinglai is still a farmer. Let’s finish what didn’t work last time. Honestly, Qinglai is a talented farmer. And organic vegetables are all the rage now. Sure. I’ll let him know and ask him to contact you. Sure. Make sure he calls me, okay? Okay. What a chance encounter. I’ll leave you be.
See you. Dear, I delivered the vegetables to your kitchen. I’m just dropping by to see you and get some water before I go. Okay? I was meant to call you to tell you something. What? Do you remember Cai? Of course. I ran into him in the wet market today. He told me
He wanted to finish the failed project. He wanted you to contact him soon. Really? He still wants to establish a special counter? Yes. He heard how good your products are and wanted to work with you too. Isn’t this great news? But first thing first, if you guys strike a deal,
My inn’s vegetable supply still takes priority. Of course. A special counter… I need to expand and hire more people. I didn’t expect organic vegetables to be this popular. Right? I’ll contact him now. Go. See you then. I’ll leave you be. Ms. He. Hi. I’m Liu,
A teacher from a school in the town center. I need a favor from you. May I know if you’re free now? Of course. Have a seat. Thank you. So what is it? Ms. He. Actually, I heard about you long ago. Did you work in a big law firm in the city before?
Yes, I did. I need your help. I need the expertise of a lawyer. Can you show me the way? What happened? You see. I have several students who live in Shuiwei Village by the foot of the mountain. They kept falling ill recently. It’s always a cold, a fever, or diarrhea.
It’s been like that for a while. Why do you need a lawyer for sick students? Because I think something is not right. What do you mean? Hear me out. Shuiwei Village is located downstream of the Fushui River. The wastewater treatment plant of Wanjia Health Products Factory is located upstream. After it went
Fully operational, the children have been falling ill. I suspect that they polluted the water. I confronted them many times but they denied it categorically. They told me the wastewater has been properly dealt with. It is. Their wastewater treatment plant occupies part of my land. So I know. But the fact
Is that those children kept falling ill. Also, when they say they have processed the water, are they telling the truth? Ms. He. Truth be told, I spend most of my time with kids. The oldest ones are like 12 or 13 years old and the youngest ones are only 7 or 8 years old.
Their life has just begun. I heard you know a lawyer called Guan Tao. He’s a famous figure in the villages nearby. Everyone calls him the Village Lawyer. I want to go to him to consult him and see if there’s a solution to this matter. Sure. I’ll bring you to him tomorrow.
He’s a kind person. He’s a lawyer who truly has the villagers’ interests at heart. Thank you. What makes you think the wastewater from the health products factory caused the children to fall ill? Do you have any proof? I don’t have any solid evidence. But this phenomenon appeared after the health products factory went fully operational. Don’t you think the timeline matches up? Has anyone from the village tested
The drinkable water? Do you know? I did talk to the chief of Shuiwei Village. He said National Health and Family Planning Commission would evaluate the potable water in the village every few months. No problem came to light. Is it possible that there’s another source of pollution? For example, is there another factory nearby
Or perhaps it’s in your rice, your noodles, your vegetables, or your fruits? I did notify the Town Council and they have sent people to investigate. But nothing was found. Mr. Guan. I’m just an elementary school teacher. I might be overstepping the bounds here. But I spend every day with the kids.
I want them to be healthy. When I see them sick, it hurts my soul. Also, they are not from a wealthy background. To treat their kids, the parents are so worried that they can barely eat or sleep. Knowing how obedient the children are, I truly feel sorry for them. So Mr. Guan,
I came to you because I believe you know more than I do. Can you tell me if there’s a way to get to the bottom of this? Mr. Liu. How many children in your school manifest similar syndromes? Around eight. Another three aren’t as affected. And all those eight students are from Shuiwei Village?
Do they share anything else in common? Anything else in common… Right. They live near the village border, next to the river. When I do my house visits, I will visit the ones in the village center before visiting their houses. I see. Mr. Liu. I know someone from Environment Monitoring Station
In the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. I’ll give you her contact. You… You can inform the leader of Shuiwei Villager. Okay. I’m close to the leader. Just leave the contact to me later. I’ll talk to him. Mr. Liu. Do not worry about this too much. My colleagues and I will devise
A plan as soon as possible. Our sole objective is to investigate the problem and solve it. Thank you so much. Sorry for taking up so much of your time. I do not know how else to express my gratitude. So… Thank you. No worries. It’s my job. Then, I shall take my leave.
Okay. Thank you. Thanks, Guan. No worries. Let’s go. Okay. Let’s go, Mr. Liu. [Fangyuan Law Firm] No need to see me out. Okay. Bye. We can walk ourselves out, Guan. Bye. All right. Bye. I’ll be frank. Merging Shuiwei Village into Wan Village is like a charity project. If the higher-up
Hasn’t been pestering me with it, I wouldn’t want to accept this unfavorable deal. What does Shuiwei Village have? Lands? Who wants to be a farmer nowadays? Human capital? Most of them are old and sick. Those who graduated from the university in the city would all try their very best
To join the Wanjia Group. And suddenly, we have to look after the dead weight that is Shuiwei Village. It’s inadequate to say that. When Wan Village was under development, the higher-up asked Shuiwei Village to be the bigger person. You had the priority for water and electricity. They said your village
Should get rich first and then, you’d help us to get rich. Others might not know but I do. Without our sacrifices and support, Wan Village could never progress this quickly. Now, Wan Village wants to expand further but it has no more land. They want to acquire us because we have the land.
If you think this isn’t fair, then let’s postpone the merger. Maoqin. Forget it. The merger is ordained by the higher-up. Right? Since they have spoken, there’s no need to recite old stories. It serves nothing. No. If we merge together, we will be a family. Everyone should be treated equally.
But clearly, we aren’t treated in the same way as you guys. You’re just making my work tougher for me. How interesting. Of course, you’ll be treated differently. Don’t you agree? All villagers of Wan Village went through the hardship of starting out. They are like the founding fathers.
Of course, they should be treated better. Shuiwei villagers have no right to claim their prestige. Also, this company will recruit staff members from other cities too. And they’ll receive even lower salaries than those of the Shuiwei villagers. What’s your opinion on that? And still, you’re complaining. Fine. Go work outside
And see if you can earn more than working for us. You… If you put it that way, then let’s postpone the merger. But if someone from the village complains about the pollution by Wanjia Group and wants to sue you, then we won’t be able to help. Of course. My, my. We talk
And negotiate then suddenly, you’re threatening me? Maoqin, I address you as my elder out of respect for my dad. If you want to threaten me, let’s call it off here. Tell your people to bring me to court. Fine. Let’s call it off here. I would rather strut than wag my tail.
I don’t fancy this Deputy Manager position anyway. Let’s go. Mr. Maoqin. Sit. You have to put up with him. Yanping. I do not accept it. I would rather be starved to death than be a lapdog. Let’s leave. You do have the backbone. Mr. Cailiang, well, since our guests are leaving, call the restaurant
To cancel our booking this afternoon. Cancel it. Can’t you see what he’s doing? He wants us to leave now. Stop staying here shamelessly. Let’s go. Maoqin. Maoqin. Listen. They have prepared the chicken… Why did you have to do that? Your father said that the merging of two villages would be advantageous
For our development. I know. Don’t worry, Mr. Cailiang. I know what I’m doing. They will come back to me sooner or later. [Wanjia Group] Unbelievable. Wonderful. I made it in time. I know you’ll be here. Let’s have lunch together. Mr. Wan. Allow me to notify you. I believe this deal will never work.
What happened? You see. Ever since your village built this health products factory, I have been telling the higher-up that it could pollute our land. And see? Several kids are sick now. The teacher in the town thinks something is not right and has consulted a lawyer. I’ve been doing gatekeeping for the eventual merging.
But your village keeps thinking we are inferior. It is shameful to admit it. As a chief, I don’t earn as much as one committee member of your village. Let’s not merge. We’re poor but we have our own way of doing things. We can’t bring you down
But we can make sure you have quite a mess to clean up. If they insist on getting to the bottom of the pollution issues, then I can’t do anything about it. Help me out, will you? Also, all kids fall sick anyway. You blame me for your sick children
Because my factory is upstream. Who should I blame when the children in our village fall sick? Wow. Did you just say that? I’m baffled. Let’s go. Wait. Let’s go. Let’s talk over a meal. Maoqin. If they want to take action, I’ll let them be. It’s none of my business. Maoqin. We…
As stubborn as a donkey. [Guan Tao] Xingfu, I brought what Mr. Liu said to Mr. Wang’s and others’ attention. If we have any rudimentary evidence that suggests the health products factory polluted the land, we can consider taking legal actions. In this kind of pollution case, the court will demand the defendant to prove that their emission
Has nothing to do with the children’s illness. If they did pollute the land and they wanted to prove their innocence, they would need to show convincing evidence. That evidence can also answer all our questions. Sure. However, once we initiate the legal proceedings, it might affect Wanjia Group negatively. And your inn too.
As well as the hostels nearby. If we bring this to court, we’ll be suing the health products factory. Why will the rest of us be involved? The tourists might want to avoid that region. You see, Wanjia Group has affected Shuiwei Village by the river downstream. They don’t want to be affected as well.
Right. I… I didn’t think about this. What should we do then? I will suggest you get in touch with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment to test the water. If there’s an issue, notify the village and rectify it. If there’s no issue, we’ll feel much reassured too.
Should I talk to the villagers first? It’s up to you. However, I think it’s too early for it. We can test the water ourselves and see where it leads. That way, we don’t have to explain it to everyone, just in case it devolves into something else. Okay. I got it, Guan.
What are we waiting for? Fight them! It’s not fair. We’re the poor relatives in their eyes. They shun away from us. Why merge together? The way I see it, since we can’t merge together anyway, they just treat us as outsiders. Let’s fight them. We’ll feel better that way. Come on. Stop yelling.
If yelling can solve anything, I’ll yell the loudest. All right. Calm down. Let’s calm down. Calm yourselves. I actually think this is our bargaining chip. Didn’t Mr. Liu from the town consult a lawyer? The lawyer also expressed his intention to visit the village for more info. We should support his endeavor. We just
Have to discuss how we can help him. When there’s a problem, don’t get riled up. Everything can be solved. Right? Let’s discuss it. Come. Are we there yet? Almost. Here? Yes. This is the place. [Environmental Monitoring People’s Republic of China] Sure, you’ll do the reservation. The restaurant we went to last time?
Can do. No problem. I invite the others. Okay? But bear in mind, don’t drink too much. We have a morning shift tomorrow. Just this once. Come back. What? Look at that car. Environment Monitoring. Isn’t that a car from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment? They sent someone here? I wasn’t aware of it.
During the meeting with Mr. Mo yesterday, he told us to pay attention to the people from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Look. That woman. Isn’t she Xingfu? Yes! It’s Xingfu. This is not normal. Indeed. Let’s go and report it. Okay. Thank you so much. Do you want to rest in my inn?
You can leave after dinner. No need. We still have to go to Shuiwei Village. Their village committee asked us to test their potable water too. All right. Thank you. Hi, Mr. Wan. Why are you two running? Why so frantic? Mr. Wan. There’s a car from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
What’s wrong with that? They are just doing their job. We didn’t do anything wrong so we have nothing to fear. Go back to your post. Mr. Wu had a meeting with us yesterday and told us to be careful of fire, robbery, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Nonsense.
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is there to facilitate our economic development. Why should we fear them? Don’t you have anything to do? Go back to work. Okay. Wan Village is located in a beautiful place. The hill is green. The water is clear. The scenery is breathtaking. Xingfu,
Do you have rooms in your inn? I want to visit with my family. Sure. Let me know before you visit. I’ll keep a room for you. Wonderful, Xingfu. You’re so reliable. Misters, can I invite you to my house to collect one more water sample? Please? Give me the bottle. Done. Let’s go. Okay.
No problem. What a day. What’s the matter, long face? You’re sulking as if there’s a misfortune. What happened? Why did he glare at me? Did I cross him somewhere? Come on. Leave him be. His nephew fell ill again. No wonder. I heard his nephew is very smart but he has terrible health. See?
He falls ill so easily. Should we report to the higher-up? What? His nephew is ill. What’s there to report? No. I mean we saw the car from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. That’s fine. Why should we report it? Mr. Wan told us to forget it. All right. Sir. Forget what?
In terms of our environment, infrastructure, culture, and tourism, Wan Village has certain advantages. But to be regarded as the richest village in the entrepreneurship competition, the local business output value, job opportunity, and tax submitted still have to meet certain standards. They cannot be lower than other competing villages. So work harder.
Keep it going. At the end of this year, we might have a chance at hanging that title on this wall. Don’t worry, Mr. Wan. We have the confidence. Good. Keep it up. And then, during the celebratory dinner, those who contributed the most will be rewarded handsomely. I need to take this. Go. Sorry.
Yes? What? When? Okay. I got it. Do your job. Sorry. Is everything all right? Yes. The guards spotted a car from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Oh. Speaking of which, who has been giving nonsensical instructions to the staff members? Be careful of fire, robbery, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment? Well,
I… I’m sure they are kidding. This is not a joking matter. Also, have you heard? Shuiwei Village complained again, saying we polluted the stream and made their children fall sick. Of course, we have. They have been complaining for ages. But the ministry has been evaluating the water regularly. They find no problem.
I think they are just too poor that they went crazy. Nothing can happen to them. And if something happens, it’s on us. In my opinion, they just want to raise some issues before the merging with our village so that they get more favorable offers. Merging both villages with Wan Village as the lead
Is a decision from the higher-up. We got rich first so we should help the villages downstream to develop. All right? I’m ready to take a loss. But I won’t agree to treat everyone as equal. Maoqin is sly. He’s capable of this sort of thing. But you know what they say,
Nothing happens for no reason. Stay alert. Make sure nothing goes wrong. Mr. Wan. Even if there is something wrong, he’s too dumb to find it. I told you nothing’s allowed to go wrong. Right. I was just saying. He’s too dumb to find a fault, not to mention we’ve done nothing wrong. Good.
[President’s office] Mo, tell me. Is there anything wrong with the wastewater treatment plant? No. Honestly. It’s all perfectly normal. Do you get what I’m implying? Of course. I do. No more dirty tricks. Of course. That’s for sure. However, Mr. Wan. If this carries on, our cost will soar through the sky.
Say you let everything go fully operational, forget the salary cost, let’s talk about ingredients. Activated carbon, powdered carbon, lye, and also, polyaluminium chloride, polyacrylamide, fuel, maintenance, and logistics. All in all, the cost to run the wastewater treatment plant is too high. Then find another way to cut costs. I have been trying.
I have cut everything else to a bare minimum. There’s nothing left. Mr. Wan. Our factory is situated on high terrain. The water here is fresh. Even if there’s a pollutant, it will be diluted as it’s washed away downstream. There won’t be any issues. Everyone does this now. If you don’t do this,
Your cost will be high. You won’t have the edge over others. Nonsense. What did I tell you? If something… If something went wrong, who would take responsibility? Us. We will go to jail for this. Use your brain! ♪Maybe your life was broken♪ ♪Maybe you were rendered silent by disappointment♪
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♪Who can stop♪ ♪Happiness from blooming?♪ ♪Even if I will have my ups and downs♪ ♪I will never back down♪ ♪My crushed dreams are being reborn♪ ♪How could you know the broadness of the land♪ ♪Without climbing the tallest peaks♪ ♪And diving into the dark abyss?♪ ♪Don’t admit defeat♪ ♪Fight with all you got♪
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