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[Episode Recap]
The school committee has decided that all students
will participate in a singing competition.
Didn't I tell you that I'm really tight with time?
You're different today.
How do you think I felt when I first met you?
- Yes? - Don't you get it?
I find you really pretty.
If I can see you using things I bought you
I'd be... really happy.
What do you think of Yu Huai?
Have you considered Wen Xiao Xiao's feelings?
Wen Xiao Xiao can't mean more to Yu Huai than you do.
But then again...
She has an advantage.
It's Geng Geng. Wen Xiao Xiao?
Do you dare take this somewhere else?
If I don't do well in this exam, I won't choose this path.
- I'm leaving. - Where are you going?
Beijing. I'm taking the exam for China Central Fine Arts High School.
But if anyone bullies you, you can call me anytime.
[With You]
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- Pick one. - This.
Blow it.
How are my grades?
You can get up to a 600 this time.
600?
But...
But English is your nemesis. You have to try harder.
Slow down! One at a time!
Goddess, please foretell my future!
1:30 a.m. on February 13, 1987. (Time and date of birth.)
All right, you can cut the line.
- Pick one. - This one.
Blow at it.
Young lady, you were born between one and three o'clock, weren't you?
You're abundant in water, but lacking in metal.
You're one sandwich short of a picnic.
I think it will be quite a hang-up this time.
You'll have to think of a solution.
Is there any way to fix it?
You'll need a life changer.
- Life changer? - Yes.
That's me.
Fortune-telling? Get back to class!
You're so superstitious and yet you want to study science as well?
Do you think it's like praying to have a child?
Well, don't I have a life changer?
Master Yu, please work your magic.
Do you know how much you scored this time?
Do you know what your grades are?
Master Yu...
You must work your magic.
Look at you.
Mr. Zhang, just say it.
The sooner we know, the earlier we can get it over with.
There's no getting over it yet.
Our class has improved a lot this time.
We rank fourth in the 10th grade.
Some of you improved a lot this term.
Let me praise you.
Lu Yang Yang.
Zhao Xun.
Geng Geng.
See? Am I not a qualified life changer?
Definitely qualified.
What did you get wrong?
You shouldn't get this one wrong.
You were too careless again.
I can see that you all worked very hard.
Well done, that's the drive you need.
As long as you do your best, I'm proud of you
no matter what the results might be.
I'll praise all of you at the upcoming parents' meeting.
You can enjoy a good lunar new year then.
Hooray! It's the holidays!
[Episode 15: Aren't you the You-Know-Who in my heart?]
What are you guys going to do during winter break?
I want to go to the mountains and the countryside to visit Zhang Ping.
You're progressing too quickly on your own.
Shouldn't I perform well in advance?
Otherwise, it won't look good when I marry him.
Oh, right. Geng Geng, isn't your birthday coming up soon?
- That's right. - How will you celebrate?
- How about-- - Let's have dinner to celebrate!
That sounds good too.
Okay, we'll get going then.
- Okay. - Bye bye.
- Stop it. - We're off.
Bye bye!
Let's go.
Yu Huai!
What now? I can't take it out!
Are you stupid?
Just lick it a bit more, it will melt.
Don't tug so hard. You'll tear your skin.
I'll never have an ice pop during winter again.
Is your birthday coming up soon?
When is it?
The 13th.
Right, the 13th.
It does suit you.
What kind of gift do you want?
What can I get?
Fool, you're supposed to say that you'd like anything I get you.
Here! Geng Geng made me proud today.
I attended the parents' meeting
and Mr. Zhang especially praised Geng Geng.
She has gone up some 10 places in rank.
Effort eventually pays off.
Exactly!
I felt bad to seeing Geng Geng staying up late every night to study.
Fan Fan, learn from your sister.
I'm only in elementary school.
I stayed and chatted with Mr. Zhang for a long time.
We both think you have potential.
Dad, why would you talk to my teacher about that?
I think I should reward you for your good grades.
What reward?
There's a new patient at Auntie Qi's hospital.
He happens to run an English cram school in the city.
He asked a close friend to get you three of the best front row seats!
Listen, other people can't even get that with money.
That's my reward?
Yes.
Geng Geng, wake up.
Geng Geng.
Wake up.
Hurry up, don't be late.
Hurry up.
Geng Geng, you--
Why did you throw up back in the bowl?
Why do you throw it up again?
Wake up.
- Hello? - Hello?
I just finished English class. I'm at the language school.
What is it?
Well...
Turn around.
What are you doing here?
I was here for the class.
Why didn't I see you in there?
How could you, when you slept all morning?
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
I didn't know you were here either.
I have things to do. Got to run.
- Let's talk later. - Okay.
You must not follow me.
Why?
You just must not follow me. Bye bye.
Where are you?
I'm here!
So many students left already.
I'll treat you to lunch today.
Let's go.
Geng Geng!
Oh, Yu Huai!
What are you doing here?
You attend this school too?
Which row were you sitting in? Why didn't I see you?
What a coincidence!
What's wrong? Is it because you saw me suddenly--
- Dad! Let me introduce you. - Huh?
He's Yu Huai, my desk buddy.
He does really well at school.
He's always first in our class.
Yu Huai?
I've heard of you.
Your teacher complimented you at the parents' meeting.
I think he said that you won some award at a contest?
The younger generation will out-do the older ones!
Right, come and have lunch with us.
Let's go.
Sure! Thanks, Uncle.
Why are you so petty?
It's not like I'll eat so much that your dad goes broke.
It's not that.
Then why do you look like you saw a ghost?
Let's go.
Aren't you that ghost?
Order anything you'd like.
Waiter, bring us a menu!
I'll go to the bathroom.
- Sir, your menu. - Sure, thanks.
You can do it!
I really disagree with what you said.
Many of the so-called wise scholars from ancient times
didn't leave us with any good ideology.
They just promoted shortcuts to officialdom.
When incorrect, take a step back, and when correct, take two steps forward.
It's still opportunistic.
You're still too young.
Going with the tide and being opportunistic
are basic instincts to avoid harm.
You'll understand when you grow up.
Uncle, I think that knowledge has nothing to do with age.
Even when I'm 40 years old, I won't regret what I said today.
What's more, Chinese people are habitually opportunists.
As you said, we draw on advantages and avoid disadvantages.
However, society usually just progresses because of dissidents.
If no one takes the initiative, we'd still be in the Warring States Era.
This society needs dissidents.
But it needs tolerance even more.
You might not like what I say next.
The less we know about certain matters
the more we'll have naïve and obstinate ideas.
You mean to say that prejudice stems from ignorance?
Geng Geng, what do you think?
I think that Yu Huai has a point.
We shouldn't be too opportunistic, right?
We should work harder. That's quite good.
Geng Geng, here. Have some food.
I was so caught up in the discussion. I should wash my hands too.
Start without me.
- Okay. - Start without me.
Geng Geng, you have such a great father.
He's so knowledgeable and sophisticated.
Why don't I see even a bit of that in you?
It's such a waste.
I've never see you act so sophisticated either.
I don't really need to be sophisticated when I talk to you.
What's more, don't I make you proud?
- Yu Huai. - Yes?
What exactly is my birthday gift?
Why do you have so many questions?
You'll know in two days.
Zhen Hua High School's students really are different.
Not only do they study well, but they're also well-rounded.
They can think independently.
Although he might seem young and immature
he surely has a promising future.
You should learn from him.
Of course.
You seem quite proud to hear that?
I'm not.
Sis, come light firecrackers with me.
- I'm not going. - Old Geng.
- Yes? - Come here.
What is it?
Look, how is it?
You bought this?
Isn't it Geng Geng's birthday soon?
It's a present for her.
You spent too much on it.
We're a family. Don't say that.
Listen, this is the first time I'm celebrating Geng Geng's birthday.
Throw her a big party.
Don't tell her yet. It's a surprise.
Sure, thank you.
I'll get Lin Fan more firecrackers to light up with Geng Geng.
They can get closer.
Beta, have you greeted Zhang Ping for the lunar new year yet?
Did you get to see him?
- I did. - How was it?
Do you know that there are five Zhang villages in our city?
- Laugh all you want! - You're so stupid!
It's your birthday soon. What is Yu Huai getting you?
- Exactly. - I don't know.
He won't tell me.
So mysterious?
I got it!
He's giving himself to you.
Do you remember the episode with Yi Ping's birthday?
Shu Huan hid himself and showed up as her present.
Impossible. With his EQ, he might just get me a book--
Don't get disappointed.
Yu Huai's not some fool.
How would he not know what you're thinking?
You just have to take the initiative that day and it will get done.
What?
- Have you watched this? - What is it?
- "Basic Instinct"? - "Basic Instinct"?
I've never watched it.
What is it about?
- 15 yuan. - Make it 10.
Be honest, what would you like? I'll go tell Yu Huai.
Don't even try it.
- You bought it? - Watch this movie carefully.
It will help you.
What is it about? Who's in it?
No spoilers.
Sis, what are you watching?
Nothing.
Quickly, go to bed.
Is it booked tomorrow?
Okay, see you tomorrow. Bye bye.
Do you have anything planned tomorrow?
- No. - There's nothing.
Son, go to bed soon.
I got it.
Geng Geng.
Dad.
Why are you wearing a short dress in the winter?
I just want to see if I've put on weight.
It's normal to put on some weight in the winter.
I'll get you a new dress this summer.
Thanks, Dad.
Get changed quickly. Breakfast is ready.
Shut the door!
Hurry up.
- Surprise! - Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Thank you.
Thanks, everyone.
What are you thanking us for? We're family. Come here.
Here, have a seat.
Here, put it on your sister.
We'll have a big meal at home today to celebrate Geng Geng's birthday.
You know, Geng Geng has grown up.
Back then, I--
Dad, I asked my friends out so I have to go now.
No... Can't you turn them down?
We're having lunch at home today.
Here, sit.
I can't turn them down. It's all set.
Why can't you turn them down?
It's your birthday.
It's also a celebration for me, right?
Why aren't you even willing to have a meal with me?
If you put it like that, I think I should be spending it with Mom.
Mom's the one that gave birth to me.
You're right!
Your mom gave birth to you, so you should spend it with her.
Why don't you pack tonight and go to your mom's place?
Do you know how long Auntie Qi prepared for your birthday?
She made all your favorite foods!
Anyway, you're not to go anywhere today.
Eat at home.
Aren't we doing all this for your birthday?
Do you think that since you're grown up now
I'm not your dad or that I have no say?
How can you say that?
You didn't even tell me that we're having lunch together!
I asked my classmates out so I have to be there.
No, you--
Hey! Geng Geng, your dad just wanted to give you a surprise.
I still have to go out.
Fine, you want to go out?
Go on, go then.
Geng Geng, don't get mad at your dad.
Look, I got you a camera.
It's the latest model. Do you like it?
Look.
Why throw a tantrum at a kid?
She's grown up and has her own ideas.
What's the point of tying her down?
When she was little
she used to pester me to spend every birthday with her.
Look at her now.
All right, calm down.
You're already in your 40s and yet you still act like a child.
You get mad so easily.
Just let her go.
Kids her age care most about how others see them.
You can't embarrass her in front of her classmates, okay?
Right?
Geng Geng.
Go ahead and celebrate your birthday with your classmates if you wish.
But you have to come home early and stay safe.
Spend what you should. I'll cover the expenses.
Oh, right. There's one condition.
You have to light firecrackers with your brother first.
Yes! I promise to accomplish the mission!
- All right, go on. - Go on.
Thanks, Dad. Thank you, Auntie Qi.
Go on.
Be careful.
Keep an eye on your brother!
"Daughters and dead fish can't be kept for long."
Let's light three more, then we'll head home, okay?
Okay.
Are you going to meet your boyfriend?
What boyfriend?
He's my classmate.
- I don't believe you. - Listen.
If you fall in love, it's cute.
If I fall in love, it's puppy love. Get it?
All right... Big kids are so boring.
Here, we said that's the last one.
- Finish all three, we have to go. - Okay.
Hurry up! I'm in a rush.
I know.
Done, let's go.
If you let me light one more
I won't tell them that you're meeting a male classmate.
How can a man not keep his word?
Wait here.
The last one. I'll tidy up.
Lin Fan, are you okay?
Lin Fan!
Dad! Dad, open the door!
Quickly! Call the ambulance!
What's wrong? Where's Fan Fan?
He got injured from a firecracker.
What's wrong?
Geng Geng? What's wrong?
Wake up! Geng Geng, wake up.
Geng Geng, what's wrong?
Dad, call an ambulance.
Don't worry.
Sit here for a while.
Stay at home.
Call me if anything comes up.
Dad...
Don't say a word.
We'll talk later.
You're not responsible for the accident.
The most important thing now is seeing how he's doing.
I'll visit him at the hospital after I drop you off at home.
Will you be okay, home alone?
I'm so hungry. Let me take a bite.
No way!
You already had three bowls of rice, and you're still eating?
Is it Geng Geng's birthday or yours?
Geng Geng hasn't answered any of our calls or shown up.
Could she have gotten into an accident?
You think she might have been abducted again?
Yu...
I'm sorry. I got the wrong number.
Could Geng Geng have forgotten?
It's possible.
She might be having a feast now.
Seriously.
She should at least tell us if she's not coming.
Where are you going?
I'm hungry.
I bought you some dinner.
Let's go in.
Happy birthday.
There were no obvious wounds.
But his chest got a bit scorched.
He choked on the fumes from the firecrackers.
That's why he passed out.
He'll be fine in two days.
Don't worry. I spoke to them for you.
Won't they think I called you to shake off the guilt?
I went there to speak for you.
Besides, she can always ask her son when he wakes up, can't she?
The matter is settled.
All in all...
we didn't do well as parents.
It's my birthday.
Geng Geng.
Your dad and I...
We've let you down.
Yu Huai, give Geng Geng another call when you get home!
Yu Huai doesn't seem to care much about Geng Geng.
How did you know that he doesn't?
Didn't you see that he didn't eat one bite?
Geng Geng, I'm off to work.
- I left some money on the table. - Oh, okay.
Why don't you answer it?
Unknown number. It must be some sales person again.
When are you giving Geng Geng the gift you prepared?
We'll see.
We'll see?
It won't mean much later.
Hello? Is Geng Geng at home?
Hello? Is anyone home?
Young man, who are you?
Are you a thief?
Catch the thief!
Auntie, I... I'm not a thief!
Don't run!
Go to the police station with me!
[23 Missed Calls, Yu Huai's Cell]
You still know how to answer a call, huh?
No, there was an accident in the family.
I stayed at my mom's for two days.
I left my cell phone at home.
You even have an excuse?
I'm sorry. I'm at fault.
That's more like it.
I...
What else do you want to say to me?
[Geng Geng, Happy Birthday.]
Forget it. I'm going to hang up.
Hold on!
The small flower pot by my window... Did you put it there?
I left it there. So?
The auntie from your neighborhood committee is too fierce.
She chased after me for two kilometers.
I was almost taken to the police.
People in my neighborhood are very prim and proper.
Unlike someone who climbs up to windows.
Who did I do that for?
Thanks.
Thank you.
Lin Fan's mom, a thief broke into your house.
I saw it myself!
Go take a look right away.
I'll treat you to the Fanta Theme Park tomorrow, okay?
To make it up to you.
Let's have a belated birthday celebration.
Let's gather everyone up again, okay?
All right, it's a deal.
Bye bye.
Miss, can I have this?
Fan Fan...
He woke up this morning.
He gets discharged this afternoon.
It's good that he woke up.
He's told us what happened.
It's all because of that fake firecracker.
When your dad bought the firecrackers, why didn't he--
Geng Geng...
I'm really sorry.
I lost it in that moment.
I really didn't push you to get back at you or blame you.
It really wasn't.
I was just so frantic that I couldn't think properly.
I understand.
If I were to get hurt
my mom would rush downstairs in a frenzy too.
But she wouldn't push anyone.
Yes... I know that it's useless to say anything now.
But my mind really went blank in that moment.
Whatever the reason, I'm still at fault.
You must have been upset.
I didn't finish what I was saying.
I mean that my mom wouldn't push anyone
but if she hears that someone got me injured with a firecracker
she might even get a knife to stab them.
You're a mom...
I can really understand.
Geng Geng, come back home, okay?
Okay.
All right, get some rest. I...
I'll get going.
- I didn't eat that! - Xu Yan Liang, put it down!
You already had a pastry!
- Yu Huai's not here yet! - Don't be like this!
She ate it all!
Geng Geng!
Oh, Cripple Yu is here?
Who are you calling Cripple Yu?
I'm just joking. You took it seriously?
Slowly.
Geng Geng, come clean.
I'm sorry!
I was really caught up in an emergency that day.
You'll forgive me, right?
Right?
Why don't I put in a word for Geng Geng?
Since she's treating us to Fanta Theme Park today
let's just forgive her, okay?
- Grudgingly. - Cool!
Since it's settled, I have happy news to share.
Yu Huai's results from the science contest are out.
- Don't tell them. - It's out?
How was it?
He came in third!
That's great!
Great?
Do you know what it means to come in third?
That's enough, Zhou Mo.
That means he's qualified for early college admission.
He'll be a college student soon.
Here, let's raise our cups of soda in place of wine.
Let's congratulate Yu Huai on leaving the suffering of high school.
He can openly have a girlfriend!
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
Yu Huai, congratulations!
To romance.
Congratulations.
That's really... really good.
Zhou Mo, if you've had enough fun, tell them the truth.
Congratulations? Who are you congratulating?
Geng Geng, you really believed that?
We were just teasing you.
- Zhou Mo, come here. - Huh? No.
Let's see if I can beat you to death! Don't run!
Beta! Jian Dan!
Stop it!
Xu Yan Liang, I'll beat you up!
Seriously, Beta...
What happened to your leg?
It's just a sprain. I'm fine.
Why are you so careless?
You're one to talk!
What about you?
What exactly happened that day?
My younger brother was injured.
You... you have a younger brother?
He's my stepmother's son.
Oh.
My parents got divorced when I was in middle school.
I remember, when I was little, my mom kept asking for a divorce.
My dad didn't take it seriously.
They got along so well. Why would they get divorced?
Then, my dad got remarried.
It's that auntie you met at the parents' meeting.
She was concerned that I'd be upset, so she said she's my dad's colleague.
- Geng Geng-- - She's my dad's spouse.
The one who will stay by my dad's side forever and ever.
Not me.
Those American films I watched always had wedding vows that pledge a lifetime.
But why is it that even without poverty, illness, or death...
Why did they still part?
I wish it was that simple.
My dad went abroad to work on some construction
when I was in the 8th grade.
I only get to see him once a year.
We barely talk on the phone.
As for my mom... We don't really talk much.
Geng Geng.
Yes?
Remember how I told you that I really envy you?
At least you get to see your mom often.
At least your dad understands you well.
Adolescence...
Thanks for the hyacinth.
It's planted in an ostrich egg shell that my dad sent from Africa.
I turned it into a pot.
- Yu Huai. - Yes?
Let's plant a tree together some time.
Plant a tree?
I feel like a tree stays sturdy even when you're facing changing times...
Sure.
- Geng Geng. - Huh?
Let's always be desk buddies, okay?
Okay.
What's wrong?
There's something in my eye.
Here, let me take a look.
Are they... are they kissing?
It's okay now.
It's so hot today.
It's so hot!
Ow, my eyes...
What's wrong with them?
I don't know.
Geng Geng!
Lu Xing He?
Happy birthday!
How did you spend the break?
I went to cram school, New Eastern.
Have you heard of it?
You're going to be a cook?
It's not that kind of "New Eastern."
- It's an English school. - Oh.
How have you been doing in Beijing?
Really well.
The teachers there are quite fond of me.
If it goes well, I probably won't return to Zhen Hua next term.
Happy birthday!
This is...
It's me?
Yes, I had it painted specially on a wooden board.
I hope you can always stay that happy and carefree.
Just like the girl you were, playing the drums that day.
Thank you.
Wish me a safe journey!
Safe journey then.
I hope it all goes well.
This is the end of the series.
Lu Xing He, what are you doing?
Lu Xing He!
Lu Xing He likes Geng Geng!
Hello, 17-year-old Geng Geng.
I'm 17-year-old Lu Xing He.
That's how the new semester began.
I turned 17.
Although I haven't cast away my old self this winter...
Although I still won't understand a word in class...
I might still doubt myself and feel really troubled after school...
I'm 17 years old now.
I'm starting my 17th year of life feeling touched by being loved
and by being in love with someone else.
[Preview]
You have to choose between liberal arts and science classes in the 11th grade.
Don't fill out this form if you plan to stay in our class to study science.
If I ever switch to studying the liberal arts
then my name is no longer Beta.
If you think STEM classes are hard, just join the liberal arts instead.
My parents and the rest of my family hope that I will study the liberal arts.
Jiang Nian Nian?
Oh! Mr. Zhang?
Let's go.
Don't you have anything to say?
No.
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