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♫ Hello. At a confused time, ♫
♫ you want to find happiness and be carefree. ♫
♫ Once you’ve made your promise, don’t turn back. ♫
♫ Hello. At the end of the fantasy ♫
♫ is the original promise’s mutual understanding. ♫
♫ The fearless ones, the cute ones. None held back. ♫
♫ I want to use all aspects of love to prove to it you ♫
♫ because I want to pursue sincere inspiration to love you. ♫
♫ Nobody wants to endure the past pains, ♫
♫ but it allows me to cheer loudly after victory. ♫
♫ Just like this, break through the waves. ♫
[My Mr. Mermaid]
- Episode 23 -
Okay, ten seconds left.
Concentrate! Six, five, four...
The girl I like is called Yun Duo.
If it was me who confessed to you today, what would you reply?
Impossible.
Okay, prepare for frog jumps.
Tang Yibai. Tang Yibai!
Get up.
What are you thinking about? Did you not hear what I was just saying?
Go outside and run a few laps. Before you adjust your focus, don't come back.
What are you guys looking out? Do you want to go with him? Jump!
Is this Lin Zi even human?
How can he not blush or be shy while saying those words to me?
- Hey, Yun Duo! - Yangyang, why are you here?
Your colleagues told me to come for an interview. We're going over the interview questions right now.
You're accepting an interview?
Why don't you put on some make up?
If you don't put some make up on, you'll look listless on the camera.
How about I help you with it?
- Okay.- Let me see.
Your skin is a bit dry. How about doing a mask first?
I brought some.
You don't need makeup, just film like that.
That's right, Yun Duo. Our main point is Girl Power.
We're after the tough female athlete image like Yangyang, who doesn't wear make up.
Actually, I don't think makeup suits Yangyang.
It doesn't match with her image as an athlete. I'm afraid the audience won't recognize her if she put on makeup.
Who said female athletes have to be tough and can't wear makeup?
Can't you guys let Yangyang be pretty on camera?
Not that, but our main topic is...
I know Girl Power.
Then, you should let Yangyang express her notion of Girl Power.
Don't be inflexible and follow the popularized image of her.
Actually, Girl Power refers to more than competition.
It can be a girl's power to choose who she wants to be.
This can allow the audience to see a different side of Yangyang.
It might even be more interesting. We can try it.
That's right. Yangyang, what do you think?
I want to be pretty on camera.
All right. We will listen to you. Let's have the stylist do your makeup.
We will make a little change.
Yangyang, let me help you find the stylist. Wait for me here. We'll make you look pretty.
- Thank you.- I'll get to work.
Go get busy. I'll help you do a mask.
You are?
That's right. I'm Qi Ruifeng. Don't question it. Where's Yun Duo? I'm looking for her.
Over there.
All right. Bye-bye.
Girls need to protect their skin. It makes an obvious difference.
I'll give you this box of masks to use.
Really? Thank you, Yun Duo.
You're welcome.
You can do your makeup.
- You can do it first. I have to pick up the phone.- Okay.
Qi Ruifeng, what's up?
I came to find you about something important.
Qi Ruifeng, why are you here?
I'm here because of something, but a certain person doesn't want me to tell you.
But it's hard on me if I don't say it.
What do you mean? Be more specific.
If I can be specific, I could have called you. Why would I come here?
It's not much. Just listen to me. Use your heart to feel it.
Use my heart to feel it?
That's right. With our friendship, I don't have to say anything.
Just look into my eyes and you'll know what I have to say.
Here, look into my eyes.
Yun Duo, listen carefully.
Tang Yibai actually really likes you. He really, really likes you.
Okay. Did you understand me?
Stop messing around. That would be weird if I understood you.
Yun Duo, why are you so bad at understanding people?
My message was very simple. Because of yesterday, Tang Yibai is very affected.
Tang Yibai is affected?
Can you be more specific?
I'm already very specific. If I say anymore, I would be betraying Yibai.
Whatever. Think about it. If you still don't know, go ask Yibai.
I'll be leaving now.
Hey, Qi Ruifeng, what are you doing here?
I came to look for Yun Duo.
Why are you looking for Yun Duo?
Nothing. I have to go.
Bye.
What happened to me back there? Why is my heart beating so fast?
Why was I so nervous to see Xiang Yangyang? I couldn't even breathe.
Hey, Yun Duo, what did Qi Ruifeng need from you ?
I don't even know. He just said some gibberish.
He said Tang Yibai is affected from last night.
I don't understand.
Yes, Tang Yibai did ask me something last night, but he shouldn't be affected.
What happened yesterday?
Oh, that's what happened.
I really don't understand. Lin Zi was the one who confessed yesterday.
It wasn't Tang Yibai. Lin Zi is okay, what's with Tang Yibai?
Have you ever thought about it? What if Tang Yibai wanted to confess to you yesterday?
How is that possible?
Why is it not possible?
Why are you asking the same questions as Tang Yibai?
I know myself.
That Tang Yibai who only focuses on training and competition
doesn't have time to confess.
Also, he is so talented with so many girls who like him.
He wouldn't fall for an intern reporter.
Why not? We athletes are humans, too.
- Don't be so loud. - We can like people, and we also hope to be liked.
Also, you and Tang Yibai are so close. It's not weird that he might like you.
From what I see, what he said to you yesterday
was to test whether or not you had feelings for him, but you told him impossible.
No wonder Qi Ruifeng said Yibai is disappointed.
It can't be like that.
Is there some misunderstanding? I never thought that Tang Yibai would like me.
Have you ever thought that you also like Tang Yibai?
I never thought about this question.
Have you really not thought about it?
No. No.
Okay, change of topic. Do you think Tang Yibai is handsome?
Very handsome. He's tall and fit.
Second question. What do you think of him as a person?
His personality is very good. He seeks self-improvement and doesn't give up in face of adversity.
He gives people a dependable feeling.
Third question. Do you like this type of Tang Yibai?
Okay, you don't have to answer me.
Let me ask you another question. In the time you have spent with him, how has your mood been?
Now you tell me whether or not you like Tang Yibai.
Yun Duo, do you have time? Director Liu told you to go to his office.
I'm coming. I'm going now.
Yun Duo,
from today on, I'm sending you to entertainment news from sports news.
Entertainment news?
Give all your current work to Sun Bufang.
Starting tomorrow, you're doing entertainment news.
Why? Director Liu, why are you sending me to entertainment news?
Who decided this?
I did. Your supervisor is no longer Sun Bufang.
I will be in charge of your work from now on.
That means from now until the end of your internship,
I will be watching your performance closely. Any questions?
Yes.
Speak.
Director Liu, did I do something bad or wrong?
Why are you asking this?
I feel like this change in position is a punishment.
It's not a punishment. I just want to see how you do in other news.
I want to see if your work ethic is worthy of being an official reporter.
Official reporter? Why so sudden?
Did you know what happened before the end of the first stage of internship?
Just for you, Tang Yibai came to find me.
[QK Video]
What? Tang Yibai said that to you?
He said he would reject all interviews from us if you're not the one interviewing him.
I know he said that on impulse.
But I've done this career for many years, I have never seen the interviewee
making such a decision because of an intern reporter.
To be honest, I initially thought that he did all this because
of your personal connections. However, you interviewed Sun Yang later.
Also, your recent efforts made me want to confirm one thing.
That is the worthiness of you as a reporter.
I want to see whether or not you are worthy of staying until the end and becoming an official reporter.
You should thank, Yibai. If not for his persistence, I wouldn't have made such a decision.
Why are you here?
I have something to talk to you about.
What a coincidence, I have something to say, too.
What is it?
Did you go find Director Liu before and tell him
that if I was not interviewing you, you wouldn't accept QK Video's interviews?
You're the one who created that interview, and the coaches only agreed because they trust you.
So, if you're not interviewing me, there's no point to continue anymore.
Sorry.
Did this bring trouble to your work?
No. I just wanted to say,
even if I'm not interviewing you, I still hope that you continue on with it.
Because I want more people to see your hard work and support you.
Why?
Because I switched to entertainment news. I won't be doing sports news.
Is it because of what I said to your boss?
No. It has nothing to do with you. It was arranged by the company.
Also, I want to see if I can do other kinds of news besides sports news.
You're not trying to hide from me are you?
Hide from you? Why would I hide from you?
It's fine. You don't have to feel awkward. I came to find you today
to talk about yesterday.
Last night, I was just kidding. You weren't thinking I was serious, right?
Kidding?
We are friends. I saw you feeling troubled yesterday.
I wanted to help you out. I asked you those questions for fun.
I even emphasized "What if." It's just a scenario. You didn't think it was real, right?
Of course not. Why would I think you were serious?
That's good. I thought you would avoid me because of awkwardness.
No. You said "What if." It wasn't real.
Why would I feel awkward?
Well, we are still friends?
Of course. If we aren't friends, then what are we?
In the first round of group point qualifiers,
our school is up against Yudong College, Fuhua College, and Kunyue College.
Our biggest worry is Li Xun of Yudong College.
Li Xun is the center figure of Yudong College's swim team. He placed 7th in the last Dream Cup.
What? He's only 7th place. Why should we be concerned?
In long-term competitions, belittling the opponent is bad.
Listen up. In the upcoming competitions,
you cannot be careless. Whether win or lose,
after the competition ends, everything restarts.
- Do not be arrogant. Got it?- Got it!
Head Coach Yuan, can we start training? I want to begin early.
Okay, you all can start.
What's with Tang Yibai? Why is he training like crazy?
Ever since Yun Duo friendzoned him, he's gone crazy.
Let's go.
This is the consequence of love. If he doesn't experience it himself, he won't understand.
What if I was the one confessing to you today instead of Lin Zi?
What if I tell you I like you? What's your answer?
What now? He was only kidding. Why did I even discuss this with Yangyang?
Am I stupid?
Is it fun, Tang Yibai?
So touching.
He's so hot.
If someone confessed to me, wouldn't that be great?
Let me tell you. In love, there shouldn't be uncertain words like "what if" and "maybe."
When a guy tells you, "What if I tell you I love you?" and you believe him, then the next thing he would say is
"I was just kidding. Don't think it's real." He doesn't consider the girl's feelings. Understand?
So, guys who say this is irresponsible.
- Yun Duo, "What If I Tell You I Love You..." - What did you say?
That movie is about to premiere.
We will be interviewing Director Xu Haoze next week. Contact him today, okay?
Okay. I got it. I'll contact him.
Stupid movie name. Too irresponsible. If you love me, then say so. Why add the "what if"?
Hi, I am QKVideo's Yun Duo.
We are sincerely wanting to interview Director Xu. Could you convince him?
Okay. I got it. Thanks for your help. Bye.
Little Yun Duo!
What is it? You're not in a good mood?
Teacher Sun,
how did you know I have a problem? Are you here to help me?
What is it? Have you encountered problems in the entertainment sector?
It's fine. I can teach you how to walk, but I can't walk for you.
How about this? If you have some issues, talk to your assistant.
Three dummies can outsmart a genius.
Teacher Sun, I'm a small intern.
How can I bring an assistant with me everywhere?
I have no control over that. The boss said so.
He gave you the person, so you must be responsible for him.
That director that you'll be interviewing
is my baby's favorite director. Could you ask for an autograph?
That's hard. I've been calling their office.
They don't pick up. I even went to find other reporters for help,
but they said he won't accept the interview. I don't know what to do anymore.
Really?
The entertainment industry is sure interesting.
Let me teach you something. When dealing with such people who won't accept interviews,
you have to use your strength. You're a girl.
The way girls annoy their boyfriends. You understand?
Teacher Sun, stop messing around. My head is exploding.
I'm not teasing you.
Whatever. I'm not bothering with your entertainment sector.
I need to go archive some information.
Now I know how lucky it is to run around with Teacher Sun and doing sports news.
Mentor, do you need my help?
No.
Really?
Maybe I have a way to interview Xu Haoze.
Okay. Don't speak nonsense. I'm going now.
Where are you going?
Of course, I'm going to find Xu Haoze.
What are you doing? Back off. Let me do it.
- Hi. - Hi, Mr. Xu Haoze.
I'm QK Video's intern reporter Yun Duo.
Lin Zi?
Long time no see.
When did you come back? Why didn't you tell me?
I've been busy since I came back to China. If we're fated, we would meet again.
You little one. What brought you here?
Come in.
Long time no see really.
Who's this?
This is my mentor.
- Mentor, come in.- Hello.
I know you're not willing to, but...
Okay. I'll accept the interview.
What did you say? You accept?
Weren't you unwilling? Why...
Thank you for accepting my interview.
Don't be so polite. I'm accepting your interview because of your disciple.
But he must be here.
If it wasn't for Lin Zi's help before, there won't be a Xu Haoze.
So, if he asks, I must accept.
All right. It is not all because of me. It's because you are professional, mentor.
Moreover, he and I did know each other in the past,
which brought about this interview.
All right. I'll owe you one. I'll repay you later.
Director Xu, could we start now?
Right now?
I'm afraid we would have to wait till next week. I've been so busy moving offices.
Look. I still have to clean.
No problem. It's just organizing stuff. I can help you organize.
I always helped you clean in the dorms.
You say so. You're helping me clean.
No problem. Just accept my mentor's interview.
- Okay. - Good luck!
- Let me help you. - It's fine. It's not heavy.
This is...
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Take a break. You've trained so hard.
I can tell you are worrying about something, but I'm an expert
when it comes to listening to others' problems. Tell me about them.
No need.
I'm good.
Thanks for the water.
Thank you, Director Xu, for accepting my interview today.
You helped me understand the difficulties associated with filming a movie.
It's like attending a major course. I learned a lot.
You're too polite. I was happy talking to you.
Through your interview, I suddenly realized being interviewed is not a bad thing.
Yes. May I take a few pictures of your office?
Okay. No problem. Take as many as you'd please.
Over here, too.
This scene looks so familiar.
Pretty, right?
It was 4 years ago. Quite a coincidence. I went there to capture some views.
Near the lake, I saw a girl being saved from falling into the lake.
It was a bit far away,
but later, I heard that girl was in great danger at the time.
It was a miracle that she got saved.
Do you know if the guy who saved her wore a white shirt?
I'm not sure.
I was too far. I couldn't tell if that savior was a guy or girl.
But why are you asking?
Because the girl that was saved was probably me.
You?
You really don't know the person who saved her?
Why did you fall into the water there? You also can't remember who saved you?
I can't find my savior, so I'm annoyed.
I remember he wore a white shirt. I couldn't tell how he looked.
When I woke up at the hospital, I wanted to thank him, but he disappeared.
I didn't know how to find him.
During that time,
we probably took many pictures. It might help you find some clues.
Really?
I remember my assistant
printed the pictures and put it in a book. Wait a second.
Lin Zi, did you see it when you were cleaning?
No.
Why can't he find that picture?
That's too sad.
Did you know I always call my savior the Mermaid Prince?
I've been looking for him all this time, but I can't remember what he looks like.
I just found a bit of evidence, but now it's over.
Will I never find my life savior?
Enough, stop thinking so much. You've been nagging this whole trip.
You will definitely find him.
Thank you for the interview today.
I owe you. I'll treat you out someday.
Yun Duo!
It's nothing. I just wanted to remind you that Director Liu wants to see the interview draft by tomorrow morning,
so don't just think about the Mermaid Prince tonight.
I am the mentor. Does the disciple have to remind the mentor? I got it.
Be careful on your way home. Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
In this round of point qualifiers for South Physical, in terms of difficulty and popularity,
it's weaker than their last round against Minghua College.
That's because their opponent isn't ask strong as Minghua College, but we still need to follow up on each competition.
After all, Dream Cup depends on accumulative points. They can't lose any rounds.
I'm annoyed. Why does Tang Yibai keep appearing in my brain?
Why does he keep appearing when I want to forget him?
I'm so useless.
No way. I can't continue on like this. I need to brighten up with energy.
Stop thinking about Tang Yibai.
What's wrong with Tang Yibai?
What's wrong?
I got news that the project with interviewing Tang Yibai might have to stop.
Why? Didn't Director Liu really like it?
Right now... Let's talk elsewhere.
Yun Duo,
these two weeks, did you see any of the videos from Tang Yibai's personal interviews?
I saw a bit.
How can it just be a bit? You proposed that project.
Don't you care about what it will become when someone else takes over?
Look. In the two weeks after Xiao Cheng took over,
the views are going down. Take a look.
Where's the problem?
Can you tell what's wrong?
Even though I can't say it, I can feel it.
Tang Yibai's training isn't the same as before, as if...
As if everyone owes him money. He's unhappy.
He doesn't want anyone to get close to him, right?
Teacher Sun, I don't think it is Tang Yibai's problem.
Maybe, his training techniques are the same ones that broadcast before,
so the audience is finding it repetitive and boring.
No way.
Look. This is what you interviewed before.
It still had high daily views until today.
Moreover, this isn't the only episode with the problem.
This episode and this episode
have not been doing good these last two weeks.
Yun Duo, do you understand why I'm telling you this today?
Director Liu already expressed himself.
If the next interview still has low views,
he will stop the interview with Tang Yibai.
Hello, Xiang Yangyang.
It's so late. Why are you eating alone here?
The women's team added a few new events.
Yangyang, do you find Yibai a bit weird lately?
How is he weird?
Lately, he's been shutting himself in, whether it is at training or back at the dorms.
He won't let anyone get close to him. Did you notice?
Xiang Yangyang, I'm talking to you. Did you hear me?
I heard. I heard. When did he shut himself in? I saw him at the swimming stadium today.
He didn't literally shut himself in. It was an analogy.
Yibai isn't the type who likes to speak up, and he's been training very hard recently.
I'm worried that he has depression. I need to talk to him.
What's there to talk about? Everyone knows he's unhappy over Yun Duo.
Correct, that's what I am thinking.
So what is Tang Yibai thinking now?
I can't understand the things he says.
Growing up, I've been very confident in my self-control.
I felt like I wouldn't be affected by anyone.
I believed that I wouldn't do something against my own will because of someone.
But recently, I realized
that a lot of things aren't as I expected.
What things?
In my heart, I already decided to see her as a friend.
But when I met her,
I lost my direction. I panicked.
I couldn't help myself but like her.
I like her, but I can't tell her.
I'm afraid we can't even be friends if I tell her.
So before we reach the point of no return,
I've decided to keep my distance from her.
It's better to be as far away from her as possible.
I think Tang Yibai is right.
Maybe this is how it feels to like someone.
That's not right. Why should you stay away from someone you like?
I actually understand Tang Yibai. Because he cares about Yun Duo,
he's afraid that he will ruin their relationship because of liking her.
That's why he's keeping his distance and not disturbing her.
What reasoning is that? How is that liking someone?
Don't you know? He's doing it for the big picture. He's being mature.
Tell me. What is it like to like someone?
Very easy. If I liked someone, I would just say very clearly that I like her.
Then, I will hold her in my hands and not let her go.
That's how a normal person should react.
So if you liked someone, you would tell her for sure and confess?
Of course. This world is so big. It's hard to find someone you like.
There is no time to ignore or avoid each other.
So, if you like someone, you will definitely get along with her and let her know?
You wouldn't treat her like how you treat me: Fighting, arguing, and giving me the cold shoulder?
Right?
Qi Ruifeng, remember what you have said today.
When you find a girl you like, let's see if you can keep true to your words.
I'm full.
I'll go first.
It seems as if Xiang Yangyang is mad again.
Did I say something?
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Why do I feel like the mood isn't right;
as if the air is filled with murder? Will I bleed if I breathe it in?
Of course, I'd know. As South Physical's central figure,
how would I not discover that these 2 ice mountains are having a snow storm?
Hurry and think of something, central figure.
I am thinking of a plan, but you interrupted me.
Did I interrupt you?
With your IQ, I can only host a joke-telling contest.
Maybe you'll plan another friendship get-together.
What do you mean? In your eyes, am I such a shallow and immature person?
Yes.
Look at your expression. Did you think of another dirty friendship get-together?
I suddenly thought of a very good plan.
It can dissolve the low atmosphere in our swim team.
What plan?
Wait and see.
Hello?
It's me. What have you been up to lately?
♫ It’s beautiful. ♫
♫ My courage to love you ♫
♫ is an intention that doesn’t need to be faked. ♫
♫ It’s a heart that is no longer perturbed. ♫
♫ Time will not stop. ♫
♫ Even if the skies heartlessly change, ♫
♫ I will stay with you. I will embrace you until the end. ♫
♫ The world is so big, ♫
♫ even if this lifetime is so small. ♫
♫ Fortunately, with you on my mind, everything has a meaning. ♫
♫ This time, I will not let go. ♫
♫ This time, there is no right or wrong. ♫
♫ Starting now, because of your touched heart and smile, ♫
♫ I will believe in the impulse to love. ♫
♫ This time, I must say it outloud. ♫
♫ Forgive my slow retreat. ♫
♫ Starting now, because of your existence and reliance on me, ♫
♫ we will not miss out on the future. ♫
♫ This time, I will not let go. ♫
♫ This time, there is no right or wrong. ♫
♫ Starting now, because of your touched heart and smile, ♫
♫ I will believe in the impulse to love. ♫
♫ This time, I must say it outloud. ♫
♫ Forgive my slow retreat. ♫
♫ Starting now, because of your existence and reliance on me, ♫
♫ we will not miss out on the future. ♫