Tue, Apr 3, 2001
Shuhuan, Dufei, Erhao, Ruping and Mengping went to the countryside for picnic. Li Fuguan came to look for Wenpei. He wanted to borrow money from her, as he was in debt. His daughter, Keyun was insane and had damaged her neighbour's properties. As a result, Li Fuguan had to pay for the damages. Given Li Fuguan and her own situation, Yiping accepted the job as a singer in Da Shanghai and she used the name "White Rose". Dufei and Shuhuan went to Da Shanghai to report on the Qin Wuye's new business and they met the beautiful Yiping singing Misty Rain(Chinese Pinyin:Yan Yu Meng Meng). Shuhuan was attracted to her immediately.
Tue, Apr 10, 2001
Dufei tried to help the little girl but was pricked by a cactus instead. While trying to take care of Dufei, Ruping found a lot of dirty linen and helped to wash. Shuhuan helped too. Ruping recognized the shirt Shuhuan wore during the picnic and was saddened. When Shuhuan hugged Ruping, Yiping and Dufei arrived. Yiping was very angry and ran away. Shuhuan went after her and they quarreled at the sidewalk. Yiping asked for a split. For a few days, Shuhuan did not look for her. When he finally went to Da Shanghai to see Yiping, she sang Misty Rain(mandarin tittle:Yan Yu Meng Meng). Yiping thanked her guests for sending her flowers and drank with them. Shuhuan was angry and they fought again. Shuhuan felt sorry. He waited for Yiping at her door and they made up in the morning. It started to rain. Shuhuan said he couldn't live without Yiping. They kissed (third kiss) passionately in the rain. Erhao, Fangyu, Dufei and Ruping met in a coffeehouse and decided to visit Da Shanghai to make up with Yiping.
Mon, Apr 2, 2001
When Yiping entered the Lu's mansion, Erjie's toy gun bullet landed on Yiping's forehead. Ruping was wearing a set of seven bangles that costs $20. Zhenhua asked about the well being of Wenpei. Zhenhua wanted Xueqin to give them $20 but Yiping requested for $200, as they owed 2 months' rent and needed new clothes and shoes. Xueqin was sarcastic to Yiping and Zhenhua sided Xueqin. Yiping argued with Zhenhua. She questioned why Zhenhua couldn't offer them their basic necessities when he can buy toys for Erjie, new bangles for Ruping, rear horses and hire driver and maids. This comment angered Zhenhua he whipped Yiping with a horsewhip. Yiping vowed that she would not accept any cent from Zhenhua and would seek revenge for all the hurt they had inflicted on her that night. When Yiping left, it was still raining very heavily. Shuhuan was passing by and he helped Yiping. He brought Yiping to his apartment. Shuhuan was curious about her and kept asking for her name and the person who hurt her. When she learned that Shuhuan knew the Lu Family, she left in anger, as she did not want to have anything to do with friends of Lu Family. Yiping went home in torn and drenched clothes. She resolved to earn her own living but was unsuccessful in finding a job. One day, she went to Qin Wuye's Da Shanghai (a famous nightclub) to look for an office job but tried her hand at singing "Jubalaya". She was offered the job of a singer but she declined.
Mon, Apr 2, 2001
In her desperation, Yiping borrowed money from her best friend, Fangyu. At the same time, Ruping sent some of her own savings and a pair of used shoes to Yiping but was rejected by Yiping. Dufei, Shuhuan, Erhao and Ruping visited a 92-year old lady who was looking for her old mate "a cat". The cat was found up on the roof's drainpipe. Shuhuan saved the cat.
Tue, Apr 3, 2001
Shuhuan was moved by her singing. He went to the backstage to visit her and Yiping recognised him. Qin Wuye demanded Yiping sing an extra song. Yiping refused, as she was late for home. As she was nearly beaten by the bodyguards, Shuhuan and Dufei came to her rescue. But there were too many bodyguards and they were hurt. In tears, Yiping agreed to sing but Qin Wuye relented. After Shuhuan's explanation, Qin Wuye accepted Shuhuan and Dufei's request to interview him. Li Fuguan sent Yiping home. It was 8 May and it was Yiping's 19th birthday. Wenpei prepared a lot of food for Yiping. She invited Li Fuguan to have supper with them. Shuhuan interviewed Qin Wuye while Dufei took photos of him. Qin Wuye invited Shuhuan to Da Shanghai to continue the interview. It was 18 May and it was Ruping's 19th birthday (Ruping was born in 1917). Lu Family threw a birthday party for her. Shuhuan and Dufei were also invited. They put a total of 83 candles. Shuhuan said when Ruping is 83 years old it will be exactly Year 2000. He wanted to make a date with everyone to celebrate Ruping's 83rd birthday in Year 2000. During the party, Zhenhua suddenly remembered Yiping. Her birthday was 10 days before Ruping ago. He asked Erhao to send some money to Yiping immediately. Erhao met Fangyu at Yiping's house and Erhao was attracted to Fangyu. Yiping refused Zhenhua's money, Erhao took the money back in anger. That night, Yiping sang Occasionally(Chinese Pinyin:Ou Ran). Shuhuan was conducting the interview with Qin Wuye but paused when she sang.
Wed, May 2, 2001
At the wedding, Dufei could not find his wedding rings as he had dropped them during his fight with the robbers. An old couple volunteered to give them their wedding rings. They were a loving couple that had married for more than 50 years. Yiping and others were very happy to receive Ruping's letters and her wedding photos. A few years had passed; Shuhuan kept reading the same old letters from Yiping as her last letter came six months ago. During a Japanese bombing, Shuhuan was seriously injured. Shuhuan was sent to the hospital. Before he left, he told Erhao to convey to Yiping his love for her. The war has ended after 8 years. The whole family turned up at the train station to receive Shuhuan and Erhao but only Erhao returned. Yiping was very sad. Yiping learned that Shuhuan was seriously injured but did not know if he was still alive. Erhao conveyed Shuhuan's message that he loved her and handed to Yiping the letters she had sent him. From then on, Yiping waited for every train that arrived at the station. Finally one day, Shuhuan came home and they were united. Shuhuan told Yiping that he loved her ten thousand times. Yiping gave Shuhuan another long passionate kiss (fifth kiss).
Thu, Apr 5, 2001
Yiping was rude to her guests and Qin Wuye slapped her. Shuhuan came to the rescue again. He sent her home on a horse carriage. Shuhuan expressed his interest in her and asked her for her real name. Yiping did not reveal, as she knew he was a friend of Lu Family. Dufei and Ruping delivered mail from readers to the old lady but found that her cat was sick. They sent the cat to the doctor but on the way home, the cat ran away. Old lady was so sad. Ruping brought the old lady home to look after her.
Sun, Apr 8, 2001
Ruping came to nurse Dufei. Ruping was heartbroken over the lost relationship with Shuhuan. Dufei expressed his love to Ruping, but she did not reciprocate. Even though Ruping rejected him, Dufei promised to wait for her to change her mind. Erhao continued his chase for Fangyu and she liked him a little. Yiping kept persuading Fangyu to leave Erhao. When Erhao learned of that, he went to Da Shanghai and splashed wine on Yiping. Shuhuan was upset over Erhao's behavior. Yiping sang Boat(mandarin tittle:Chuan). Shuhuan sent Yiping home on the horse carriage. Yiping commented that she was used to that kind of humiliation from the Lu Family. Yiping related to Shuhuan the story of how she and her mother left the Lu Family when she was 15 years old. Ruping was burning her photos taken with Shuhuan and the curtains and then the room went on fire. Erhao bought breakfast for Shuhuan and Dufei and apologized to Shuhuan. He asked Shuhuan to reconsider Ruping but Shuhuan declined.
Thu, Apr 5, 2001
Shuhuan suggested placing an advertisement in the newspaper to appeal for readers to return the cat if they found it. Erhao was courting after Fangyu. Erhao suggested to Ruping that they should visit Da Shanghai, as there must be something very attractive to have kept Shuhuan there every night. Yiping was singing Cut Lover(Chinese Pinyin:Xiao Yuan Jia) followed by Flying(Chinese Pinyin:Man Chang Fei Yuan Wu Qu). Erhao and Ruping were shocked to see Yiping there. Dufei and Shuhuan later found that "White Rose" is actually Erhao's half sister, Yiping. Erhao created a scene at Da Shanghai and Shuhuan suggested they discussed matters at his house. After heated discussion, Shuhuan sent Yiping home on his bicycle. Shuhuan told Yiping he was glad that she was not Erhao's girlfriend. Yiping agreed to meet Shuhuan the following afternoon.
Sun, Apr 8, 2001
Many readers sent in their pets and the whole press was filled with animals. It was chaotic but they managed to find the cat of the old lady. Dufei volunteered to return the cat with Ruping so that Shuhuan could go ahead with his appointment with Yiping. Shuhuan expressed his great interest in Yiping. Li Fuguan was waiting for Yiping but other trishaw pullers were angry that he cut the queue. Qin Wuye came to the rescue. Yiping introduced Shuhuan to Li Fuguan. Shuhuan offered to send Yiping home every night. Yiping was surprised one morning that Shuhuan showed up at her doorstep. Wenpei was pleased to meet Shuhuan but Yiping told her mother not to pin any hope. They visited Li Fuguan. When Shuhuan met Keyun, he offered to introduce a brain specialist to her. After visiting Keyun, Shuhuan said he wanted to be always there for Yiping to comfort and love her each time she feels down.