00:00At Yellow Crane Tower in the west, my old friends...
00:04After one night of wind and showers, how many are the fallen flowers?
00:07A thousand miles from home, I'm grieved at autumn's...
00:10Lonely smoke rises straight over endless river...
00:13How rare the moon, so round and clear.
00:16With cup in hand, I ask of the blue sky.
00:30The best hay for my horse.
00:50Sure, sir.
00:51Waiter, I'll have a jar of your best wine.
01:01May I ask if you are Leibai?
01:04Huh?
01:06What gave it away?
01:08After all, this is my first time here.
01:11Days ago, someone left a letter here for me to deliver to Leibai.
01:18He said when I see a tall and handsome man wearing white who asks for good wine upon arrival, I'll know it's you.
01:27I wonder who among all my friends knows me so well.
01:33I will soon depart for Guangling.
01:37I am writing this letter to bid you farewell.
01:40May your journey be smooth and safe.
01:43Good to see you again.
01:48It's Brother Haoran.
01:50Waiter, can I borrow some paper and a pen?
01:55Brother Haoran, after you depart, there is no telling when we will meet again.
02:00I hope we can have a chat in Jiangxia in seven days.
02:04Sincerely, Taibai.
02:08Please send off this letter right away.
02:12Bring some food and good wine for me.
02:14I must make haste for my appointment.
02:42Did Brother Haoran not receive my letter?
02:56Taibai, sorry to keep you waiting.
02:58It's been years since we last met.
03:00I hope you're doing well.
03:02Brother Haoran!
03:04Sorry for being late.
03:05I heard the fish in the Yangtze River is extremely delicious.
03:10It's been ages since we last met.
03:12So I thought it would be nice to catch some fish and let you have a taste.
03:16Didn't realize I missed our appointment time.
03:19It doesn't matter.
03:21Thank you, Brother Haoran, for keeping me in mind.
03:23Let's go.
03:24After so many years, there is a great deal of catching up that we need to do.
03:35Waiter!
03:36Please prepare the fish.
03:38And bring some dishes and wine.
03:40Be sure it's the best wine you've got.
03:42No problem.
03:56Brother Haoran,
03:58when we first met in Anlu three years ago,
04:00you dressed like a proper scholar.
04:03You look different now.
04:05How so?
04:07What's with this look?
04:09I think it's great that you can ignore the mundane affairs
04:13and be unaffected by what other people say.
04:19In your opinion,
04:20should I likewise stop pursuing an official career
04:23and retreat to a peaceful life in the countryside?
04:27Please enjoy your meal.
04:30Tai Bai, grab a bite.
04:35These fish slices are as white as jade and truly delicious.
04:40In my view, the rural life and official career each has its merits.
04:44Just follow your heart.
04:46My choice may not necessarily suit you.
04:49You once wrote,
04:50brave the seas, roam the wild,
04:53explore the vast universe,
04:55and rise above the boundless sky.
04:59They show your lofty aspirations
05:01and fearless spirit in face of difficulties.
05:04I truly admire your ambition.
05:07Your encouragement inspires me tremendously.
05:11I raise a toast to you, brother.
05:13Cheers.
05:26As we bid farewell today,
05:28our paths may never cross again.
05:30Take care.
05:31Tai Bai.
05:33Take care, brother Haoran.
05:59My friend has left the west where the yellow crane towers,
06:03for river town green with willows and red with flowers.
06:07His lessening sail is lost in the boundless blue sky,
06:11where I see but the endless river rolling by.
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