Like a Flowing River (Da Jiang Da He / 大江大河)

Proletarian internationalism is built on the notion of seeking truth from facts.

Only when you stand firmly,

insisting on seeking the truth from facts

We can now enter university!

Like a Flowing River

~ Episode 35 ~

The test operation of the new workshop will start soon.

Everyone must stay focused.

No problem must arise during the test period.

Everyone must watch the numbers in all meters at all times.

If there are any abnormality, report it to me immediately.

- Come, leaders, this way please. - Please give a warm welcome to Minister Liu and our other superiors for visiting us.

Everyone, thank you.

This is Minister Liu.

You've worked hard...

- Everyone, continue working hard. - Minister Liu, this way please.

Let's welcome the ministry superiors!

Everyone, are you ready?

- Yes! - Secretary Shui, we're ready.

- Let's start then? - Okay.

Secretary Shui, the opening of the equipment was a success.

Ministry Liu, the facility operated normally.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Young lad, not bad. You are young and promising!

- Superiors, please go to the lounge to rest. - You've worked hard.

- This way please, minister. This way please. - You've worked hard.

- This way please. - Okay. Thank you.

Little Song, you did well.

It's good as long as I didn't embarrass you.

What embarrass?

I'm still thinking of how to reward you.

For the operations to be a success today is the best reward that I can get.

Master, if there are nothing else, I want to look at the real operating situation of the equipment.

Old Cheng is here. You can go.

- Section Chief Song, I'll go with you. - Okay.

Old Cheng.

Your son-in-law did well.

His future achievement will surely be beyond us.

- I'm going to the meeting room. - Go. Go.

Next, we have to look at the beneficial result this brought our products.

Right.

The country spent a lot for this.

We imported the most advanced equipment from abroad.

The eyes of all chemical engineers are watching you.

May superior not worry. We surely will go full throttle with our production.

We won't disappoint the ministry.

Okay. I believe you.

Thanks. Thanks.

- I'll wait for your good news. - Okay. Okay. Thanks.

- I'll get going then. - Have a safe trip.

Okay. Okay.

- Goodbye. - Have a safe trip. - Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Go back and rest. You also have stayed up all night for several days.

I'll handle the remaining matters by myself.

It's fine. I'll accompany you.

You just need to put everything like that and cook them?

You're so good.

Stop looking. It's just me.

What's going on? Didn't we agree that he'll come to our house for dinner?

Did you let him do overtime?

He's worried about the new equipment that he personally installed

and still want to do overtime to monitor it. He now fell asleep.

I couldn't bear to wake him up.

Then, did he sleep in the workshop?

How could one sleep well in a place like that?

You're worried. Go check him then.

Just tell him to come here once he wakes up.

Really?

I'll go bring him some food then.

What? After doing so many dishes, Little Song isn't coming?

Not coming anymore. He seemed to have fallen asleep in the workshop. I'm bringing him some food.

- Put more. - Okay.

Get more. Get more.

I'm going then, dad.

I'm leaving, mom!

- Be careful. - Okay, go... - Yes.

Didn't we agree that you'll invite him over to eat here and discuss their marriage?

For a young man, career comes first.

There will be a time for that.

I can't really guess what you're thinking.

It was you who said

that you'll make him take the initiative to mention marriage. I remember it.

Sooner or later.

Let's eat! Let's eat!

She's still not back at this late hour. Will it really be alright?

Didn't her brother already go to check her?

She was just sitting there, while Little Song is still sleeping. What can happen?

We better just ask her to come back. Is this really good?

Stop being worried. If we go now, not only will we wake Little Song up,

we might even foil this seemingly clever plan.

Young people are very shy. They might even feel awkward holding hands in the future.

But I'm still worried.

Little Song is a very prudent man. Nothing bad will happen.

How come I fell asleep?

You worked very hard. Isn't it good to sleep for a little while more?

And if there really was any problem, the alarm outside will ring.

The whole night was very quiet.

There is someone on duty in the control room. They would have surely come find me if there was any problem.

Since it was very quiet all night, there most likely was no problem.

Oh, right. Why are you here?

I brought you food last night.

I thought of waiting for you to wake up so we can eat together.

But...after waiting and waiting...I fell asleep too.

Are you unhappy?

I'm just...

Seeing how tired you are, I feel so sorry for you.

You silly girl, you even gave me your coat. What if you caught a cold?

I saw how your feet are cold.

Putting this on will make you feel warmer, hence, you can sleep more soundly.

Aiyo.

That... I...

I'll go to work now. I'm late.

Kaiyan!

Kaiyan!

Kaiyan!

- What are you all looking at? Go back to work. - Go back to work. Work.

Kaiyan!

Wait for me!

Kaiyan! I have something to tell you!

Let's get married.

Ha?

Let's get married.

You're not just amusing me, right?

Why would I need to amuse you?

You treat me so well and we've been together for more than a year.

In my heart, I've long treated you as family.

You... This is so sudden. This...

Is this for real?

Of course, it's true.

Stop laughing. Answer me first. You...

Do you agree or not?

I do.

I agree.

Since you agreed, why are you running away? Wait for me!

Wait for me!

Be careful.

Hello, do you know where this Dengfeng Electric Cable authorized dealer is?

Are you talking about that Dengfeng in Yangzi Street Industrial Product Market?

Right, that one.

Go straight, then turn left, and you'll arrive.

- Go straight then left— - Turn left

- and you'll arrive. - Okay. Thank you. Thank you.

Mister, hello. May I ask if the authorized dealer of Dengfeng Electric Cable is in here?

Yes, that one in front.

I saw it. I saw it. Thank you. Thank you.

If you need anything, just look around.

I'm looking for Yang Xun.

- Why are you looking for him? - I'm his little brother.

- You are Yang Su or Yang— - I'm Yang Su.

You came alone?

Right.

Your older brother just left to deliver some goods.

How come I didn't bump into him?

Then...come in and have a seat. Go around to get in.

There's water here so pour yourself one.

It's fine. I'm not thirsty.

Then...

Do some work for me then.

Sure.

Little Wang! Little Wang!

- Little Wang, let me borrow your cart. - Okay.

Those that are the same color and thickness are of the same model.

So sorry, please excuse us. Thank you, brother.

Here.

- Move them in here. - Okay.

- Put the heaviest one below there. - Okay.

It will be more secured that way.

Uncle Wang.

Your business is getting really big. Why are you handling all these yourself?

Didn't you say that hiring a few people wouldn't cost too much?

Let...let me help you.

No need.

You don't know?

My wife took our daughter and went back to our old home a few days ago.

She was arrested by the Family Planning Department.

They insisted on imposing a fine on me.

My heart bled from being fined.

How can I still hire workers? I'm going to become a hired worker soon just to earn money.

Aren't you always talking about wanting a daughter?

Isn't she here now? A thousand pieces of gold (used to refer to a daughter). This money is well spent.

Uncle Wang,

I see that most of your goods now are for coal mine.

How are you doing? Have you managed to make your way in yet?

No. I've been doing wholesale during this period of time.

I've not gone in since the last time you recommended that business deal to me.

Furthermore, the coal mine is Uncle Wang's territory.

How would I dare to just go in and start driving piles into the place?

You're a fellow who knows quite a bit about the rules.

Uncle Wang,

if you're able to get into a state-run coal mine,

can you ask on my behalf if anyone needs electric wires or cables?

Let me know about it. No one here can beat my wholesale price.

I hope to do that too,

but I have no money.

I was fined a large amount of money for having a daughter.

My son wants to get married.

I'm having a little problem with cash flow now.

The coal mine is poor now and refuses to pay in advance.