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[Episode Recap]
The School Committee has decided that
all the students will participate in a singing competition.
I told you already, I'm really tight with time.
At your writing level, you could enter competitions. Why write love letters?
I think you're really beautiful.
So I want to give you a present. It would make me really happy.
I wasn't trying to criticize you. I hope you don't misunderstand.
No worries. What's there to misunderstand?
Just focus on your competition then.
If I don't do well, I won't go down this path.
Although I'm not as awesome as you think
I'm still quite incredible.
At the very least, I'm more incredible than you are.
So you have to adore me.
[With You]
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Geng Geng. Geng Geng, how are things going here?
Since Yu Huai isn't here
and it's just me, this part is getting neglected.
Don't complain. I'll help you.
Thank you.
No problem.
Women are the most reliable.
Men just aren't reliable.
Are you talking behind my back?
Why are you so late?
Give it to me.
I was just ten minutes late.
Hey, Yu Huai.
How was the competition? Did it go well?
Don't ask.
Hello, teachers and classmates.
I'm a freshman from Class 2
and I'm here to say a few words before the flag raising ceremony.
My name is Zhou Mo.
The topic of my speech is...
What? Cheer up.
I did really well.
I was just playing with you earlier.
You're sick! How could you lie to me like that?
I'll treat you to a meal.
What did you say?
I'll treat you to a meal.
Sure! Thanks, buddy.
In your dreams, Xu Yan Liang! You're not coming along.
[Episode 14: I guess I'll just say "Stand Up, Brothers"!]
Hey, let's go. It's too expensive here.
It's okay. I must treat you to a nice meal.
Our restaurant just opened.
We have an eat free promotion.
If you can finish our specialty, The Ultra Burger, within a set time
then you eat for free.
Okay, we'll do it.
Wait!
How big is that burger?
About this big.
This big?
- What if we can't finish it? - It's okay, you can take it home.
But you'll have to pay full price.
How much is it?
- 138 yuan. - 100--
Let me try. Let me try.
Let's try it.
Here.
You eat it.
It's my treat. You eat.
What's wrong?
I want to puke.
Everyone, listen up.
We have to rehearse.
Everyone, take out your music sheets.
Let's practice the parts we'll sing together
and the parts we'll sing in groups.
I wrote it down for you.
You're in the middle of the last row, and you're singing baritone.
Okay, thanks.
Xiao Xiao, my dad wants me to take him to the dentist.
I already told Mr. Zhang about it.
I need to go to the library to return some books.
They're due today.
And me. I need to go ask Mr. Zhang some questions.
I have something too. I need to go.
Me too.
Xiao Xiao, we don't have that many people left.
I need to go to the educational office.
I'll also be on my way then.
Let's practice next time.
Geng Geng, your scarf is really nice.
Thanks.
Are you free tomorrow? I'd like to buy a scarf too.
Geng Geng!
Did you wait long?
No, I just got here a while ago.
I bought my scarf is right over--
It's okay, there's no rush. I'm kind of hungry.
Why don't we eat something first?
- Let's go. - Okay.
Let's go.
I love eating ice cream in the winter.
Me too.
Geng Geng.
What do you think of Yu Huai?
Yu Huai... is quite nice. Why?
If someone asked him out, do you think he'd reject her?
What?
You heard me. Why are you asking me to repeat it?
I think it depends on who's asking him out.
If that person was you?
What if you asked him out?
Me?
Why would you say that?
I wouldn't do that.
Really, Geng Geng? Don't lie to me.
I'm not.
Really?
No.
Good then.
Waiter, can you wrap up those cups for me?
Are you still going to buy a scarf?
I won't buy a scarf anymore.
Why are you here?
I'm making coffee.
I'm here to get some water.
You should've told me. I could've gotten it for you.
It's okay. Just don't burn your hand again.
Let me do it. Hold on to this cup for me.
You don't know how stupid Geng Geng was today.
I explained a question to her four times and she still didn't get it.
Geng Geng, is anyone sitting here?
Thanks.
I think today's tomato eggs are really good.
Yeah, I really like this dish.
- Every time they have it, I get it. - Me too.
Geng Geng, here, have this.
No, it's okay--
Go ahead, you have it.
Thanks.
Yu Huai, I heard you did well on the physics competition.
I did all right. I'm still waiting for the results.
Don't worry.
You're such a good student, there's no way you didn't do well.
- You can tell just by that? - Yes.
Actually, this physics competition wasn't as difficult as those in the past.
- You were looking for me? - Yeah.
What is it?
It's not much. I just made some cookies, so I wanted to give you some.
But I don't usually eat snacks.
It's okay. Just eat them when you're hungry.
Then, the scorpion killed people with its poison...
Let me see.
What is this?
- Wow! Did Yu Huai make these for you? - Wow!
Hey, what are you doing? Beta! Zheng Ya Min!
It's delicious! Try it!
- I want some too! - Try it! Try it!
Don't! Don't! Don't take them!
Stop taking them!
You really impress me with your ability to plunder.
Why is she reacting like that?
Yu Huai, who is she mad at?
No way, you two...
All right, all right. It's class time. Go.
I think you need to be especially careful this time.
You must have a bigger place in Yu Huai's heart than Wen Xiao Xiao does.
But you're no match for...
She has an advantage.
If you don't make your move, you'll really lose to her.
Didn't she give Yu Huai a gift?
You should too!
Since she follows Yu Huai around every day
you should stand there behind him.
Show up like you're his girlfriend.
Let's see what she does.
How should I behave to act like his girlfriend?
No... since she gave him cookies, should I buy him cookies too?
Isn't that foolish?
Wait.
Give this to him.
That's even more foolish.
Take this home and look through it.
[Cookbook] Start by learning the simplest one.
She won't burn herself, right?
It's fine. Back in the day, at her age, she'd already be married.
- But-- - Mom, I'm hungry.
Bear it for a little longer, okay?
- She'll be done soon. - Wow, Geng Geng. Good job.
It looks pretty good.
Hurry and try it.
Try it!
How is it?
It's so salty!
How much salt did you put in it?
I didn't add any salt. I made it with minced pork.
I put sugar in it.
Can you get full from that?
Yes, I'm full.
Yu Huai, here.
I already ate.
I made this myself. Give it a try.
Can you do me a favor?
Wait.
What favor?
- Help me with music accompaniment. - Music accompaniment?
Yes, for our singing competition.
I want our class to show some creativity.
I'll play the piano and you, the blues harmonica.
What do you think?
But I'm not that good with the harmonica.
Then let's practice in the music room this afternoon.
Sure.
Oh yeah, Geng Geng, you should come too.
The school newspaper wants a few pictures.
Can you help us take pictures?
- I'm afraid I-- - Okay, Geng Geng. Come with us.
It's settled then.
I'll see you this afternoon. I have to head out.
Okay.
- Stop! - Give me the pictures!
Don't mess them up!
I haven't even seen them yet.
Let's look at them! Come on!
- Give it back to me! - Okay!
Stop pushing me.
When Zhang Ping is teaching me, doesn't he kind of look like Mr. Rogers?
- Look at how you're looking at him. - What's wrong with it?
What do you think?
Who is this?
Me and Han Xu.
He was helping me zip up.
Don't move.
Doesn't it look like they're in an ambiguous relationship?
It's okay! I developed a lot of copies. I have more.
This is Wen Xiao Xiao, right?
- Why isn't her whole head here? - Yeah.
I know why.
You're vicious. She'd go crazy if she knew.
This is Yu Huai, right?
What happened to his face?
- What happened? - It's nothing. I just fell.
You're keeping secrets from us?
- What happened? - What's the secret?
He took this himself.
The wind is howling. The horses are neighing.
The Yellow River is roaring. The Yellow River is roaring.
Stop!
Why does everyone sound so listless?
Even now, many of you don't seem nervous about it.
Every class has its own unique skill.
If our class wants to win--
When he had his competition, he didn't care about this.
Now that he's done, he's yelling at us.
- Zhu Yao, what did you say? - Now that you're done with your thing
you're going to take up our time with this?
Say that one more time.
Yu Huai. Yu Huai.
Let's not complain. I'm sure Yu Huai just wants what's best for our class.
It's just that we're not quite singing all together...
If we're not singing all together, we'll sing one by one.
That's a good idea.
Then let's start with this row.
We'll start with Ya Min.
- The wind is howling. - The horses are neighing.
- The Yellow River is roaring. - I have to go to the bathroom.
Geng Geng, where are you going?
- I can't hold it anymore. - Go after you sing the line.
I'm screwed.
The Yellow River is roaring.
Don't laugh. Let me sing.
The Yellow River is roaring.
Let's not laugh.
Let's memorize the lyrics and then try again.
The wind is howling. The horses are neighing.
The Yellow River is roaring. The Yellow River is roaring.
An abundance of sorghum has ripened.
Sorghum has ripened.
Are you reciting a book?
- What? - I asked if you were reciting a book.
Are you deaf?
You're the one reciting a book!
What are you doing then?
Singing.
I really couldn't tell.
Ever since I was little, my mom fell apart many times because of my singing.
If I don't sing well in the chorus it won't be out of the ordinary, right?
I think you have to ask yourself
if you really like music.
You wouldn't care about whether or not you're off-key then.
If you want to sing, just sing.
That makes sense.
But I think the way you were singing just now was more like a rap.
You're still making fun of me?
Hey, hey!
What song do you like?
I like "Sisters, Stand Up."
It's called "Stand Up, Sisters." (Slight difference in tone)
Yeah, isn't that what I just said?
You're so uncouth.
You're more uncouth!
The wind is howling.
- The horses are neighing. - "Stand Up, Sisters?"
I guess I'll just say "Stand Up, Brothers."
The wind is howling. The horses are neighing.
The Yellow River is roaring. The Yellow River is roaring.
To the west of the river, the mountains are extremely high.
To the east and north of the river, the sorghum has ripened.
Among the tens of thousands of mountains, there are many heroes resisting Japan.
Yu Huai's so handsome! Look!
- I need to go to the bathroom. - Let's go.
The wind is howling. The horses are neighing.
The Yellow River is roaring. The Yellow River is roaring.
To the west of the river, the mountains are extremely high.
To the east and north of the river, the sorghum has ripened.
What are your plans for what our class is doing for the singing competition?
Mr. Zhang said to just ignore it.
He told me to just casually choose two songs to sing at the competition.
What else can I do besides just wait for the competition?
Then you can just wait.
I'll plan something.
But... what are you going to do?
Just wait and see.
Sir, just a moment.
Go up the stairs from here.
When you get to the top, turn right.
What?
Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on Lu Xing He?
Stop!
What is this mess?
Mr. Pan, I know the students
are very active in preparing for the singing competition
but I didn't know they were this enthusiastic about it.
What have you been doing?
How did you get all of this here?
Move it out!
A... All right then.
I'll just tell the students that Mr. Pan won't let them sing.
Hey!
Did I say to not let them sing?
Did I say that?
At first, I told them to just prepare something casual.
I didn't think they'd be so enthusiastic about it.
All right! Say no more!
Keep it down. There are still classes going on.
Our class's Lu Xing He is causing a ruckus again.
He practices in the hallway every day.
The girls go over there in waves.
They block our door, so I have to fight my way out just to use the bathroom.
No way.
Why would I lie to you?
Look, another wave of girls.
Have you seen it get to this point before?
The fan group grows every day. Seriously. There's no place for me.
I really can't compete.
Look. Look. Doing that kind of thing... he should just compete on American Idol.
I know that my future isn't a dream.
"You know?" What do you know?
I know that if it goes on like this, they'll be screwed for the final exam.
But they should still participate in extracurricular activities.
They should have some downtime before gearing up for exams.
You have to squat to jump higher and further.
You really don't know to worry, do you?
Sir.
Come in, Geng Geng.
Mr. Zhang, here are the photos of our class rehearsing, and the class journal.
Not bad.
It's our class's turn to post on the bulletin board this week.
Let's post something that centers on this.
- Do a good job. - Okay, no problem. I'll get going now.
Close the door.
Your class takes these things so seriously
but they never take their studies so seriously!
When I was a kid, my dad brought me a blues harmonica from abroad.
At the time, I didn't know what the blues were.
I just thought the harmonica was fun to play with
because it sounded different from other harmonicas. It was so tiny.
I remember I learned to play the piano when I was a kid
because I played with a toy piano.
My grandmother gave it to me.
But when my parents bought me a real piano
I didn't like it anymore
because I thought it was too boring to practice every day.
I think that with your skills, you could study at a conservatory.
I'm still far from such a professional level.
I'm not like you. You're good at both studying and the arts.
Is the structure of your brain different
from the brains of those of us who aren't good at studying?
[Call from Yu Huai] Geng Geng, you haven't left yet?
I'm heading out now.
I will be right here waiting for you.
I was just thinking about you, and here you are.
I heard the music, and I guessed it was you.
- What's wrong? Are you feeling down? - How did you know?
What can you hide from me?
It's written all over your face. Sit.
What are you doing?
When you're feeling down, you have to
vent it all out. Put your left foot here.
No, I can't play this.
You can do it. Put your right foot here.
Here. Remember this simple beat.
Keep it up. Continue.
You learn fast! Continue.
Why didn't you answer my call?
I didn't hear it.
School's over. Let's go.
I'm going home.
Thank you for teaching me to play the drums.
Geng Geng, you go home first.
Go home first.
No, what are you--
- Go. - Go.
Do you dare take this somewhere else?
Yu Huai, do you like--
My treat.
- Do you like Geng-- - I'll start.
I like her.
Here, ma'am.
You paid too much. Do you want another bottle?
[December 9th Movement Activity: Class Singing Competition]
Is your class making a movie?
How come no one told me?
That's because we already have a male lead.
No, but you can change it.
[December 9th Movement Activity: Class Singing Competition]
Me and my motherland
can't be separated for even one moment.
No matter where I go
this song will flow from me.
I sing...
How come I feel like crying upon hearing "Me and My Motherland"?
Me too.
This is the power of a patriotic education.
You guys have been brainwashed.
Next, the freshman Class 2 will be performing the song they chose, "Love."
One, two, three, four.
What do we do? Class 2 is doing so well.
At this rate, our class definitely won't win.
Don't worry. Leave it to me.
Come with me.
The wind is howling. The horses are neighing.
The Yellow River is roaring. The Yellow River is roaring.
To the west of the river, the mountains are extremely high.
To the east and north of the river, the sorghum has ripened.
Among the tens of thousands of mountains, there are many heroes resisting Japan.
Inside the green tents, the guerrilla war heroes show off their bravery.
Holding native and western guns with both hands.
Waving long knives and pikes.
Protecting the homeland, protecting the Yellow River.
Protecting northern China, protecting all of China.
The wind is howling. The horses are neighing.
The Yellow River is roaring. The Yellow River is roaring.
To the west of the river, the mountains are extremely high.
To the east and north of the river, the sorghum has ripened.
Among the tens of thousands of mountains, there are many heroes resisting Japan.
Inside the green tents, the guerrilla war heroes show off their bravery.
Holding native and western guns with both hands.
Waving long knifes and pikes.
Protecting the homeland, protecting the Yellow River.
Protecting northern China, protecting all of China.
Great!
Everyone, please wait patiently for our judges to come to a decision.
The results will be out soon. Please wait patiently.
Mr. Pan, do you think Class 2 was better or was Class 5 better?
I think they were almost the same--
They--
Sorry.
Before the results come out, I have a question.
What day is it today?
Today is December 9th. What else did we come here for?
Idiot.
What kind of day is December 9th?
When we resisted Japan and saved our nation.
Is it funny?
We're sitting here today
to commemorate when we resisted Japan and saved our nation.
But who among you knows
what exactly happened back then?
Let's see what he's up to.
On December 9, 1935
under the ruthless suppression of the Nationalist Party
tens of thousands of students disregarded the ban
and went out into the streets, one after another
to petition that we stop the civil war to resist the Japanese together.
The strength of our ancestors is admirable.
And you guys?
Among all of you, I only see blind obedience, ignorance, and numbness.
You wanted to sing well so you could get some extra credit points.
Sorry, but I didn't see the drive of the December 9th Movement in you.
In a few days, I will be leaving Zhen Hua.
You might not believe me, but I'm a little unwilling to leave.
To pay respects to the spirit of the December 9th Movement as I understand it
I want to dedicate this song
to the only girl I care about.
I hope she remembers there was a guy...
a guy who seemed especially unreliable
a scoundrel
a guy who annoyed others
who sang a truly revolutionary song today.
Who is that girl?
- Yeah, who is she? - Yeah, who is she?
Then just wait to fall into enemy hands.
If love is really great
why should I struggle against it?
What is this? This is going overboard.
Am I worse than others?
(He's singing "Stand Up, Sisters.")
What song do you like?
I like "Stand Up, Sisters."
It's called "Sisters, Stand Up."
Eyes on the road! Stop zig-zagging!
- Eyes on the road! - You're so noisy!
It's all because of you!
Geng Geng!
In the end, science and art use different means to achieve the same end.
In the future, when we're together
one of us will make art, and the other one needs to make a living.
What is this crazy nonsense?
I like you. I really like you.
[Award of Excellence]
What do you think? Not bad, right?
Even though we only got a consolation prize
but the important thing about this competition was participating.
The important thing is that everyone worked together during the process.
When you guys grow up and think back
about how you all wore Republic Era clothes
and how you rehearsed and struggled together
that's where the significance is.
Go and see how she's doing.
Mr. Zhang, I'm a guy.
If she goes into the bathroom, I can't go in and keep her company.
Geng Geng.
Help us all comfort her.
But I...
Go on.
Wen Xiao Xiao, it's Geng Geng.
I'm not really good at comforting others.
But you shouldn't cry.
Wen Xiao Xiao, I know a place
where you can cry all you want, and no one will mind.
Do you want to go?
If you're not crying anymore, then we--
Shut up.
Just keep going.
Is this where Yu Huai studies?
How did you know?
When we were moving the outfits, I asked him.
He said he found a secluded place at school, where no one goes.
This is it, right?
You care about him that much?
Don't tell me you--
are jealous that he does better than you in school.
No.
He's good at everything.
What's there to be jealous of?
You two have a good relationship, right?
You're so lucky to be Yu Huai's desk buddy.
Yu Huai... is quite nice.
He's very enthusiastic and... kind.
I remember when school had just started
I couldn't stand how fast Zhang Feng was lecturing.
At the time, Yu Huai said that he couldn't understand.
How could he not understand?
He's good at everything and empathizes with others.
Every time there's a classroom activity, he helps me a lot.
Xiao Xiao, you did a lot for this competition.
In the end, we got such a sad result.
But it's okay. We all saw the effort you put in.
Look at me. I'm the dove of peace that our class sent.
This is the tissue I borrowed from Yu Huai for you to wipe your tears.
What are you doing? I just finished crying. I must look so bad.
It looks good.
Hey, Yu Huai, what do you think of Wen Xiao Xiao?
Who doesn't like a pretty girl?
Do you like her?
In the way I like Kaede Rukawa
and Sakuragi Hanamichi. ("Slam Dunk" characters.)
Geng Geng.
Hey.
How come you're here?
Yu Huai, the next time we drink soda, it'll be my treat, okay?
Sure. I'm not scared of you.
Drinking soda?
Since when were you two close enough to drink soda together?
But I have to leave.
Where are you going?
Beijing. To take the entrance exam for China Central Fine Arts High School.
So soon?
But if anyone bullies you in the future
remember to call me at any time.
Thank you.
All right, I'm off.
[Preview]
It's almost your birthday. What kind of gift will Yu Huai get you?
You should say that you'd like anything that I give you.
Turn around.
Why are you here?
Hurry and call an ambulance.
What happened? Where's Fan Fan?
He was injured in the explosion.
To celebrate that Yu Huai is about to become a college student.
In your second year, you'll be split into liberal arts and science classes.
If I have any thoughts of switching to liberal arts
then my name is not Beta.
If you think science classes are really hard
then you should choose liberal arts.
Is there something you want to say?
Not much.
Hello, 17-year-old Geng Geng.
I am 17-year-old Lu Xing He.
Lu Xing He!
That's how the new semester started.
Now, I am starting off being 17 with the feelings of being liked
and the heartbeat of liking someone.
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