You better remember what I told you, I can't look after you all your life, kid
Who wanted you to look after?
Save it
Ahrang,
you and Ahmon are alike
Lixiang
Is everything taken care of?
Absolutely
Then hurry back to the basketball practice
The nice captain is going crazy
Chapter 7: The shape of happiness
Let me remind you
have you made the same mistake?
I don't think I know you that well
besides...
I don't need your reminder
You don't need to deny it
I heard your current boyfriend, the basketball captain, you pursued him, too
What's with you?
Do you know why after Xiaowei dumped you,
he chose to be with me?
Because both of you are cheap
What about you?
At the time, Xiaowei was not interested in you
If it wasn't for your initiative, he wouldn't have gone out with you
Do you know where the problem is?
When a girl took the initiative, the guy would not appreciate you
Qingzi, I finally got here What time is the movie? Can we still make it?
It's alright if we couldn't make it Next time, ask Yuanyi to go with you
Is a person like me
not worthy to be treasured?
What happended? What are you talking about?
I'm guessing that right now,
your boyfriend considers basketball more interesting than hanging out with you
Captain
Thank you
Are you confident about the game?
Of course, we have Ahmon as the secret weapon
If it wasn't for your initiative
he would not have dated you
Finally, tomorrow is about to arrive
We'll be having the game with our nemesis Jiyin basketball team
Everybody should work harder Understood?
Rizi, go go go Let's practice
When did our basketball team become so high-spirited?
It's when Ahmon returned to court, of course
It's like Cambridge and Oxford's boat competition Like Qinhua or Jaotung university's MeiZu competition
The most important event before the Christmas holiday is this once a year competition with Jiyin College
Qingzi
Ever since we came back from the movie theater you've been acting weird
Qingzi, Yuanyi ditched you was his fault
But right now, it's his "critical" period
You saw how committed he is to playing basketball Wait till after the competition then confront him
This guy from the internet is pretty funny
He just told a cold joke I'll ask what school he is from
Hello Xiao Yue, right
We didn't wait for you because...
Qingzi and I got bored watching them play
I got it We'll be at the game tomorrow
Right, Yuanyi would definitely want to see Qingzi cheering for him
Okay, bye bye
Bye bye
He asked me to meet him tomorrow
Please! Why are you meeting him?
Qi Yue
Ahrang
Ahmon is still in practice
They are about to finish Do you want to go look for him?
It's okay That...
Qi Yue
I got rid of all those CDs I am really sorry
It's okay
Compare to this...
Tomorrow, there is a basketball game Ahmon will be playing
Are you coming?
Can I go?
Of course If you were there to cheer for him he'll be super happy
So what time are we meeting up?
Depending on when you get up?
You got a phone?
Yes, hold on
If you wanted to be like rats Sneaking around Then target it at me
I don't want to use violence I hope this will be the last time
Next time, for the people I love if you want to go to hell I'll be there to help you
If you insist on not staying for observation then these couple days you should rest
And also... take it easy Or there maybe danger of internal injury and bleeding
Ahmon
Although you are a freshman but in today's game, you are our main player
Are you up to it?
You okay, I'm okay
I remember you told me if you grabbed hold of the ball you needed to score, to win
I agree 100% We must win
Absolutely right
Do your best Ahrang will be cheering for you
You asked him to be here?
You don't like it?
Can you tell the old guy up there to quiet down? Tell him to quiet down, okay?
Come, students Is Jiang Meng brilliant?
Brilliant!
Is Jiang Meng cool?
Cool!
Come, students, focus
1, 2, 3 Jiang Meng, Jiang Meng, I love you
Sorry, I have to take this
Hello Qingzi, this is Yuanyi
The game is about to start
It doesn't matter I am there or not You'll still do your best at the game, isn't it?
But I want you to come
Why?
On your basketball court, I'm always like an idiot abandoned on the side
In your eyes, I can't see my existence
Or, maybe it's because I'm the one who took the initiative, so you took me for granted
Qingzi, I don't understand Did I do something wrong?
Qingzi, I need to go play
Okay
If I want you to give up the game or you will lose me
What would you do?
Why are you like this?
Forget it Don't mind me Hope you win
Yuanyi Something doesn't feel right I must tell you
What do you want to tell me?
I'm worry about Qingzi
It seems that she is meeting a guy she just met on the internet
They set up a date for this afternoon
Will it be dangerous for her to be meeting a stranger?
Explain clearly What is it exactly?
It was yesterday afternoon
Have you gone mad!
Why are you meeting the internet guy and set up for tomorrow afternoon, too?
Tomorrow afternoon is Yuanyi's game
I just feel that I'm tired
If he doesn't care about me whether I go to cheer for him or not it wouldn't have mattered
What happened to you?
I don't want to be the one doing the liking
Dating the guy from the internet won't be too bad
If we get along then we date, if not then we split It's easy as that
They are meeting at a department store in Xinyi
I'm really worry about her
I'm running late. The game is about to start soon.
The food over there is pretty good
What do you want to eat? Let's eat there
It's fine with me
What are you doing? It's embarassing Brother must be mortified
Ahrang
Let go of me
It's disgusting....
That kind of love
when they both are sure, then it's not about waiting
it's about stepping forward on their own
Referee, substitution
Wolf, sub me
Ahmon, please take over for me I need to leave
Do what you think it's important
Let me handle the court
I'll fight your part to the end
I need to submit an end of semester report The file is still on my computer
What should I do?
Then, let's arrange for another time
It's alright
My house is over there
Why don't you accompany me for a little while so I take care of it?
Then we can go eat and watch movie, okay? It will be fine
Just a little while If I don't email it to the professor I'll fail the class
My house is right over there, okay? Please
Okay
Let's go
If we don't hurry, we might not catch the movie
Qingzi cheating Is it possible?
Ahmon has a tough fight
even when he tries hard to steal points not letting the score to diverge
It's good that Ahmon is here It's so cool
Ahmon, go go go
Why do I get the feeling Ahmon's action is a bit forced
In the first half of the game we lag Jiyin by 2 points
But, Ahmon still believed
within arm distance there must be a future that we anticipate
You don't look right
I can't put my finger on it Your steps, your breathing Are you alright?
Probably because the captain is not here so I'm not playing as smoothly
Is it really?
False.
I need to reenergize.
Do you want water or sport drink?
I need you to give me a kiss
I need to reenergize.
Do you want water or sport drink?
I need you to give me a kiss
Stop kidding around
Besides... uncle is watching us from the audience
Okay then
I'm quitting the second half of the game since the captain already ditched us
My house is over here
I'll open the door
Please come in
Yuanyi
Shouldn't you be at the game?
What are you doing?!
Didn't you come home with me? No point pretending to be innocent
What are you doing?
Stop
Go away
What am I going to do? Let me go
I want to show off my ability on the court because that is what I am good at
I want my girlfriend to be proud of me for it
But instead, you demanded that I make a choice
Use this foolish method to make such a foolish choice
I want to treasure you But why aren't you treasuring yourself
Because they have confirmed that Ahmon is our main player,
in the second half of the game the opposite team adapted boxing out defense
Even made foul moves
In the past, when he is on the court, Ahmon seemed to have wings that can fly
But why do I feel for the first time that his wings are hurt? Why?
I originally thought among you girls
you are the most mature
and have your own thoughts
I didn't think when it comes love you are stupid as a pig
You are right
I am speechless
I'm not asking you to do anything about it
But right now, I need to be going to the game to watch those cute boys fight for victory in their brilliant forms
You are not coming?
If you don't go now, you won't make it
What happens now? The opponents are blocking Ahmon and our score lags further behind
How is the game?
We are a bit behind
Ahmon
Ahmon, what's wrong?
Are you alright?
Did you finish what you have to do?
It's done. I'm back.
To step off like this isn't it sensational?
Let me handle the rest I'll fight your part to end
Dad, tell your subordinate to carry me to the hospital
Hurry
Qingzi, you...
It's okay
Right now it's really tense It's almost to the end and we still lost by two balls
Where is prince?
He fought to the last moment until Yuanyi showed up And... he is hurt
Look, Yangping got the rebound
Yangping, you better not mess up
The ball is in
Not only that, there will be a free-throw
With the free-throw, we can win
Yuanyi
I'll be watching you
The basketball playing Yuanyi Qingzi likes the most in the world
Where are you going?
I feel ashamed
I don't have the confidence to be Yuanyi's girlfriend
Why do you girls have so many weird ideas?
Yuanyi is a great boyfriend
but because...
I'm tired of always being the one giving
Instead of harboring insecurity and warily guarding this relationship why not
No
There is no why not I want Qingzi to be my girlfriend
I want us to be together
If I took the initiative, then you won't be tired
Like I initiate hugging you
initiate calling you
initiate picking you up
initiate...
Yuanyi
We are watching you
The basketball playing Yuanyi Qingzi likes the most in the world
Ahmon
how can you leave the hospital?
Uncle and the doctor both told you to stay
You are annoying
I have fast healing ability Why should I be in the hospital?
You...
We won! We won the game! We won!
The victory should be ours because everybody passed the ball to brother
No, did you see his 3P? And his strong dunking arm?
If only I had a camera
I got a camera and took pictures too
Hold on a second So cool
I want to play ball too
Ahrang was never healthy No wonder he is envious of Ahmon
If you want to play, then play
You are healthy, aren't you?
Besides sports can make you stronger
If brother can play with an injury I can too
But Ahmon
the doctor said you knew you had a rib fracture
Why are you still forcing yourself to play? Why are you so reckless? Don't you know I'll be worried?
You are annoying There is nothing to it
Brother Although, playing while being injured is really cool
but why are you injured?
Right, how did you get hurt?
Ahmon, what's wrong?
You are too noisy The nagging is driving me crazy
And, you, grabbing so tightly are you trying to cause me more pain
What's up with that! I was so worry about him
Qi Yue
you don't need to worry too much
He is just shy
Because brother likes to act cool
I heard it, Ahrang
Stop chatting, let's go
Watch it when you get home
Even though, you like to act tough
but I saw it
What?
The toughest brother's most "that" expression
Which that?
Xiao Yue
I just like you so much.
Like you so much that I want to say it out loud.
Then like me
Because your like makes me the happiest.
Don't worry what other people would see.
Don't listen...
Yuanyi I'll be watching you The basketball playing Yuanyi Qingzi likes the most in the world
You suck
If I were at the game
I would've definitely shoot a 3P
and win the game
From a person who skipped out in the middle whatever he say is worthless
Who is the one skipping out?
Are you healed?
Of course
Verbal statements are no guarantee Use one-on-one to proof it
Do you know why I suddenly abandoned the game?
When it's for a girl the game means nothing
You...
lame
How can you not appreciate my word of wisdom?
Idiot,
did you go school?
As a captain
Ahyi suddenly bailing out sets a bad example
But so what! In real life you are not merely a basketball captain
I found out at that moment, too
I want to protect the girlfriend I love
Even an important game, I can give it up for her
Ahyi
I'm a guy...
and I am falling for you, too
Your feeling shouldn't wait to the last minute to show it
If you express it regularly then your girlfriend would not go menstrual
Your ass
You are only a kid, and you are giving me advice
Save it
You are only a year older than me
Okay, so I'm wrong It's not menstrual
I'm saying that your girlfriend would not act weird and feel insecure Is it better?
Ahmon prince, are you free for Christmas?
I have prior engagement
Prior engagement... with whom?
I'll be having a party, would you like to come?
I'm busy
I told you he has a girlfriend
So disappointing
You look terrible Is the food here that bad?
When you said Christmas...
That... Let's spend it together You should be free for Christmas
You.. Weren't you... I thought...
You thought what?
Nothing
I give you happiness. In this season, it would be my promise to you.
Happiness Handmade promise
Handmade...
How can you hurt your own hand?
The hand that played guitar.
The hand that played basketball.
The hand that made models.
The hand that held me.
How can you let it get hurt again?
I must handmade a happiness for Ahmon, too
6PM don't be late
Wonderful Today would be the first date with just two of us
and it's on the romantic Christmas day, too
I'll be giving Ahmon the first Christmas gift of love
How come you are here?
I told you I want to be the boyfriend who makes you feel secure
On our date, I'll come to pick you up and also
Ahyi, why are you so strange?
Qingzi, why do you sounded so hoarse?
Am I that scary looking?
Grandma, why are you here?
You haven't come home for so long couldn't I come to see you?
Were you having a weird dream?
What? Dream? I forgot
Grandma is an old-timer
If it wasn't a good dream you wouldn't have slept till 12PM
12PM? I'm late for the late
Grandma, I didn't know you'd be here I already have a date with a friend So don't be angry
This blockhead got a girlfriend
Ahyi, did you and your girlfriend kiss?
This question is not suitable for a senior
Don't worry Grandma had experience Did you kiss?
Sort of
And then?
And then nothing
Loser! Don't be like your grandpa Back in the days I almost divorced him because he was so dull
Grandma is so annoying
Annoying? It's my life's wisdom Woman needs mood Do you get it, Ahyi?
I get it. I am leaving.
You are grandma's grandson Be a man! Take the initiative
Initiate what
Kiss her lips
So mom hit the mark
Xiao Yue, look
Ahsen sent this right?
Of all the students your dad taught, Ahsen is the most thoughtful He send Christmas cards every year
Mrs. Qi, Qi Yue
I yearn for the time I spent with you both
I really miss you
Is everything going well? Because I was mentored by teacher. So I always hoped that I'll become a person like teacher.
This year, I'll be teaching in several colleges as the first step
Best wishes
Student Sisen
Every winter, Ahsen will send a letter to make me feel warm inside
Our daughter has also reached scarf knitting age
Who are you giving it to? Have I met him?
It's not
Besides, it's not a scarf, it's glove
Can you do it?
Nothing is impossible if I put my mind to it
Let me remind you All you home-ed project were store bought
You purposely torn them a bit to pass them as your own.
Mom
Okay, I got it. You inherited from me, the clumpsy fingers. I can do nothing well.
Stop discouraging me
"Stop discouraging me"
Mom has never been a wise person
So I don't have to pay attention to her
I will definitely knit a glove of love
But, why is it so hard?
I thought you ditch me again
Letting me wait here like a fool I waited for you for more than an hour
I am sorry
I will never do it again Sorry
I'm dead
If the time she stays angry depends on how late I am then this hour...
You got toothpaste on your face
Okay. Since you got here in a hurry I'll forgive you
But did I let you call me Xiaoqing?
I can't?
It sounded pretty good I would let you use Xiaoqing exclusively
Ahmon, this is my gift
You handmade this glove?
What is this?
I'm going to be late
I will not be defeated!
I need to calm down it's too soon but...
Woman needs mood Do you get it?
I forgot I got the popcorn Do you want some?
It's okay
Damn popcorn
You are grandma's grandson Be a man. Take the initiative
You want to ask me the time? It's too dark, I can't see
It's done
It's finally finished
I didn't think I could really do it
The power of love is magnificent Hooray!
Today, we watched a comedy Why are you crying?
When I saw the male lead finally kissed the female lead I am touched
Is she hinting me? I need to be like the male lead. I...
Who text you? Do you want to take a look?
They text to say they reserved a room and don't be late
Then let's go
Sorry I'm late
For every minute you are late, give me one squat
Right now? Here?
You took it for real? Let's go in
We are here
You came
Other people are already inside
Let's go now. Or, we won't be able to sing. Hurry.
Who are the others?
Everybody Didn't you tell her? Today is our basketball team's celebration.
I don't remember whether I said it or not
Let's go
Why are there others? I thought we are on a date alone
So I'm actually thinking too much
When Ahmon talked about prior engagement he meant this.
And, it's so far from the mark
Qingzi, here is the remote control
Nah, today is your celebration Let the team sing to their hearts' content
It's okay, go ahead
Captain Do you want to sing a duel with Qingzi
Shut up
It would be nice to sing together
Okay, let's sing together
So did I take the initiative or did you?
Idiot
No need to look. Your song is here. (Miss, please let me love you) Hurry.
Give it to me Move
I wanted to sing this song for Lixiang
Kuo Kai, I'll remember this
(Miss, please let me love you Mister, I am feeling shy inside)
I am so envious
They are so good together
Then look at us he didn't look at me at all
Don't you need to go home to be with the Queen mother? I remember every Christmas you have family gatherings
I told my dad already we are having celebratory party he should take care of it
Mom, young people have their own world Epecially on Christmas they have a lot of activities
Because he has a father like you that is why Ahmon don't know how to behave
Mom I'm famous for education using love
Look how you dress
When did you begin to behave so improper?
Am I improper?
Mom, I would have to disagree
I thought Youhui dressing up as a Santa Claus is especially appealing and especially appropriate
Am I really that special in your heart?
Especially fooling around
Mood is the most important
especially tonight
we should love and give blessing to each other Isn't that why you wanted us to gather today
Your point is contradictory
Where is Ahmon then?
Mom, letting Ahmon choose what he wants is one way of loving him
I never agreed with your argument I kept reminding you Ahmon is
Family sucessor Mom, I remember
You haven't even gotten Alzheimer's Of course I can remember
You two better remember this
We'll remember
Where is Yueyue?
I'm having the same complex feeling as you did
Our Xiao Yue seemed to have a date on this romantic Christmas Eve
The place setting is wrong. You have six servings here. Us three plus Ahmon and Xiao Yue are only five. You have one extra.
Butler Chen Please take away the extra plates Let's start
Sit
How come Limu isn't here?
You forgot? Limu is a devoted Christian Tonight he is at the church praying
Yeah. He can help you, the devil, absolute some sins as well
Is he going there to get some candies? I remember when I was young I love to go to Church on Christmas because they have lots candies and gifts
When should I give my gift to him?
Since we are on the topic of gifts I am so glad that we didn't play the lame game of exchanging gifts
The item was always either soap or boring lamp stand
They are on the worst gift chart for number 1 and 2
Let me add a number 3
Some girls love to knit scarfs or gloves
It's so ugly and they still force me to wear it It cramps my style big time
I can't believe I am on the worst gift giving chart
It definitely happened
In Harry Potter Ron's mother knitted sweaters as a Christmas gift
Even Ron couldn't stand it
Nowadays, it's full of sassy girl type How can there be naive girls who knit their gifts
Isn't it right, Xiao Yue?
I don't know
What's wrong?
Nothing
It's too noisy here I need to step out to give my mom a call
Why am I so stupid?
I almost became this Christmas basketball team's biggest joke
Why are you zoning out?
Nothing
Go in and sing
I'll be right there
What is that you are holding?
Nothing
Yes there is You are holding a paper bag
I told you it's nothing Go back to where Yangping is
What's up Are you pouting?
I am not
You are
So what if I am pouting! You would never understand the expectation I had
But now, the feeling I have it's like a pimple that need to be squeezed out. It's worthless
Santa Claus Didn't you have a great gift for mom? Take it out quickly.
Mom's gift
I forgot
You are lying. I don't believe you. Take it out
It's okay. I don't need anything.
Don't you have a lot gifts in the bag?
This... Mom
It's like this In the school there are couple students who are especially poor
I thought today being Christmas Eve so as the President
I would bring a little gift to cheer them up
So next year, they would work hard, study harder It's that okay?
It's very good
No wonder you dress like this today Youhui, you are a really good man
Really?
Enough Stop goofing around
If you need to go, then go
Okay
Mom, I thank you
Without you, there would not be Youhui and it woudn't be like now
Right
Mom, I promise you your Christmas gift will arrive before the clock hits twelve
Enough Go
Merry Christmas
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh, O
What's wrong? Did you have a fight with Ahmon?
It's not really a fight
It's more like I'm the only one angry
It's not necessary Ever since the basketball incident I found out one thing
What is it?
Guys are physically well-developed but simpleminded creatures
You may have gone through 100 things in your mind
And he's probably not even on the first one So you getting mad is for nothing
What should I do?
Qingzi, let's go discuss where to go next
This is the answer
Whether they are in a crowd or not Qingzi and Yuanyi only wanted to be with each other
There is no question about it Like what Qingzi said it's a clear answer
But what about me?
Maybe I should tell them I'll be heading back
Where are we going?
Do you want to play hide and seek? The perimeter is the park outside
If we play a game we don't have to spend any money
or to squeeze into places
Since everywhere is jampacked and is super expensive
It's an unorthodox idea Pretending to be cute kind of unorthodox
Even though it's childish but we can try it out We can spice it up with romantic Christmas theme
The spicier the better How do we play?
Within an hour the last person who does not get found
will be tonight's winner
The winner can request the person he likes to give him a victory kiss
Does the same thing applies to girls?
Equality between the sexes is a must
Seeing Lixiang's determined face
I decided I'll stay and fight
Translated by Kumaxell 08/11/2005