Zhang Wei’s defense—that he was "lonely" while Mei cared for her dying mother—is met with a line that will undoubtedly become iconic: "Loneliness is a guest, Zhang Wei. You didn't have to invite it to stay."
as Zhan Xiang: Provides a grounding, often comedic presence throughout the series' 35 episodes. life is a long quiet river ep 35
Watch the episode to see how Xiaoqin's journey culminates in this significant moment of self-realization: Zhang Wei’s defense—that he was "lonely" while Mei