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[Episode Recap]
My parents booked my flight.
I'll be going to school in Beijing.
Han Xu doesn't like me anymore. He likes Bei Ling.
I thought that if I kept treating you well
then you'd eventually notice me someday.
Now that day won't come.
Because you like someone else.
Jian Dan!
I'll ask you again. Where did Jian Dan go?
- Jian Dan, where are you? - I'm over here! I'm over here!
It's me! I'm here to rescue you!
Zhou Mo?
Your competition is coming up soon, right?
I heard we have to go for training.
We won't be able to see each other for over ten days then.
Do you have a wish to make?
I do.
But it has already come true.
It was my wishful thinking, so I just have to accept that I lost.
I'm transferring to liberal arts but we'll always be good friends.
Do you still have yours?
Of course.
[With You]
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[Early 2006, Beijing]
Where exactly are you?
You told me you were almost here during the last call.
How can you be so unreliable?
Geng Geng!
I missed you so much!
Hello, Uncle, Auntie.
Let me get that for you.
- I can do it. I can do it. - Let me, let me.
Eat. Eat well.
Hey, is anyone pursuing you?
- Really? - Really.
Then is anyone bullying you?
Is that possible?
With your personality, no one can bully you. Only you can bully others.
Hey! What are you doing?
You got a tattoo?
It's not a tattoo.
How come you're such a rebel now?
It's a good luck charm.
He drew it.
Hey...
Any gossip about our class?
What do you want to know?
Forget it. Pretend I didn't ask.
Zhang Ping... and Shen Tong are together.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
I think... they really suit each other.
- Really? - Yeah.
Why don't I think so?
What?
Am I, Jiang Nian Nian, someone who gets tied down by the past?
Am I?
You're laughing?
[Episode 21: Geng Geng, I've wasted the past three years.]
Slow down.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
You need to know how important this is.
Success or failure, it all depends on this.
Think about all the work you've put in all these years.
Your chances of doing well on the competition
are better than your chances for the college entrance exam.
But you can't be too lax before the test.
All right, Mom. I got it.
Okay, okay.
Slowly.
Parents can't go inside.
What?
This is a closed training center.
Parents aren't allowed inside.
This is my son. This competition is really important to him.
It's the same for everyone. Those are the rules.
Mom, you should leave.
Don't worry.
All right then, I'll leave.
Hey, you must work hard. Good luck!
I believe in you.
- Bye, Mrs. Yu. - Bye.
Good luck!
Hey, over here.
You two came early.
- Hello. - Hello.
My name is Fan Bin, as in a master of sword and pen.
My name is Zhou Mo, as in the "weekend." ("Zhou Mo" also means "weekend.")
Do people take advantage of you like they do with the weekend?
No. It's nice to meet you.
I'm Yu Huai.
I'm pretty good at physics. Let's learn from each other and compare notes.
Sure, let's do that.
You have a tattoo! Is it real?
What are you doing?
What's wrong?
- I just touched you. What's wrong? - It's okay. It's okay.
It's fate that we're all living together.
What's your name?
Zhao Shi.
Okay. Nice to meet you.
Hello?
Hey.
Why aren't you saying anything?
It's nice to just be on the line, even if we don't say anything.
How are things over there?
You're among the best of the best.
Is it a lot of pressure?
This is nothing.
I think some of these people studied so much, they've gone insane.
What happened?
One of the guys in my dorm
saw the check on my arm and thought it was a tattoo.
He started rubbing it.
Did he rub it off?
He wouldn't dare.
I guarded it with my life, of course.
I'll have to check when you get back.
I won't shower for the next few days then.
You'll call me again tomorrow, right?
Of course.
Didn't we agree to cheer each other on?
All right, I can't talk anymore.
Were you talking to your girlfriend?
Yeah, I guess.
Did she draw that fake tattoo?
Are you envious?
Yeah.
Wait, we're not allowed to have cell phones here.
How come you haven't handed yours in?
One, two, three.
Thank you.
Hurry, hurry.
Get over here.
We're not here every day. You two take a picture together.
- I don't want to take any more. - Hurry up.
Smile! Be more natural.
One, two, three.
They're very strict.
Everyone has to hand in their cell phones.
I won't be able to contact you.
But it's okay.
No, don't get ahead of yourself. That's not what I meant.
I meant that my heart is always with you.
Let's work hard together.
You can't lose to me.
I miss you.
- What are you doing? - You can keep talking.
Someone's here. I have to hang up.
Be good.
Okay, okay.
Okay?
So mushy.
It's normal.
So... you're really going to hand in your cell phone?
This short separation will make our reunion more passionate.
I'll ask one last time. Who else hasn't turned in their cell phones?
All right. You all know what you're here for.
If I find out that you haven't turned in your cell phone...
All right, let's start with answering questions.
Hand in your papers in 20 minutes.
20 minutes?
So many people are taking the exam to get into the directing department.
Don't you like photography?
Why are you trying for the directing department?
She's grown up. Let her choose her own path.
Geng Geng!
All right, time's up.
Time's up.
As a competitor
you should be handing in your answers immediately, without a thought.
With this test, you can see where you currently stand.
Next, we'll only do three things.
Eat, sleep, and practice problems.
So this is what your school is like.
How is it? Not bad, right?
Do you still skip classes?
Without Pan Yuan Sheng watching me it's boring to cut class.
Hey, Lu!
You have a new girlfriend again?
Stop it.
Is she...
I get it. I'll leave.
What does she know?
Why did she look at me like that?
Do you want to see the school exhibition?
I actually like this one most.
This one.
[Beijing Film Academy 2006 Entrance Exam ID]
This one?
Can you believe this?
There was a multiple choice question on the test that said
"If you have this illness, you can't drink tea."
Some of the choices were stomach ulcers and kidney failure.
Geez. It's not like I'm taking some medical school entrance exam.
Hey.
Are you under a lot of pressure over there?
The word "pressure" doesn't exist in my vocabulary.
If only I had your attitude.
Don't you admire me?
Then do your best to catch up to me. Don't let me get too far ahead of you.
Okay. I definitely won't.
[Beijing Film Academy - Where dreams begin]
The results are out. Let's go see.
What's wrong?
I'm too scared to look.
Look at you.
I'll go look with your mom then.
Wait.
Okay then.
I'll wait for you two at the gate.
Hello, Mr. Wang.
Mr. Wang.
Your name is Yu Zhun, right?
It's Yu Huai.
There are three dots in my name. (The character for "Zhun" has two dots.)
Yay!
I passed?
I checked three times.
This is great!
Okay, let's go celebrate.
I'll go get a cab.
Hey, wait a moment.
Geng Geng.
Chen Xue Jun?
It's a bit messy. Sit wherever you'd like.
What a coincidence! I didn't think I'd see you here.
Are you taking the test for the performance arts department?
Yes.
Your phone is ringing.
It's yours, right?
I didn't notice.
Hello?
Why didn't you answer my call just now?
You didn't reply to my text either.
I didn't see it.
What about your test results?
I passed.
Congratulations!
Thanks.
Oh yeah, when you come back, I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Hand it over.
Hello?
Boyfriend?
No, no.
Actually, I think it's such a coincidence to see you here too.
Do you like film too?
Not particularly.
I just want to go to college in Beijing.
You like Beijing?
It is the capital, after all.
The economic, political, and cultural center of our country.
Why does it sound like you're reciting a textbook?
What about you? How come you're trying for the performance department?
Because it's fun, I guess.
I have a friend who does stage production.
He had me audition for a female lead role.
To be honest, I think he wanted to hookup with me.
But after auditioning, I thought it was really fun.
Oh yeah, we still have that improv test.
Can you teach me?
I would teach you, but...
I don't really know. I just do things on the fly.
I think you'll be fine.
People like me, who just have a pretty face, but can't do anything
we can only go for the performance department.
Since I'm not a pretty face and I can't do anything
I have to go for the directing department.
Isn't that on the magnetic field?
They haven't even given you questions on combined topics yet.
You're already struggling?
Go away.
- Are you done showering? - Yes.
You're still working on practice problems?
Isn't that a magnetic field question?
It's much simpler than the combined topics questions.
- Where are you going? - I'm going out for a walk.
Sir, do you sell phone cards?
A phone card is useless. It's broken.
Hey, why haven't you blow-dried your hair yet?
You scared me to death.
How come you're so fast?
Does it take that long to take a shower?
Mom, you've worn these pajamas for years, huh?
Yes.
Why don't you wear new ones?
If I can still wear it, I'll wear it. A penny saved is a penny earned.
In the future, you'll need a lot of money.
Mom.
They love me with all of their hearts.
So much so that there's no room for others.
And as for me, I have two hearts.
Why did you bring me to the Central Academy of Drama?
Aren't you worried about Round 2 of your test?
What? You know professors at the Central Academy of Drama?
You'll know when you get there.
Over here.
Fu, you must never meet with anyone from the Zhou family.
Okay, Mom.
No, you must swear it.
Is that necessary?
You must say it.
Pretend you're reading the script.
Okay.
Okay, you can kneel down.
Let's rehearse that part again.
Why did you bring me here?
Do you know what a performance is?
I don't either.
You--
Do you know who Da Vinci is?
Da Vinci?
Oh, you mean the Ninja Turtle?
I know who he is.
I've seen many of his paintings.
But once, I saw a draft.
That's when I realized that before he paints each painting
he puts a lot of thought into it.
Each person's movements, composition, and appearance goes through many drafts
before they're finalized.
I think that performances are the same.
The performance you see is just the end result.
So I think that in order to study it
you should see all the preparation that goes into it.
I think that's more useful.
What?
I just feel like... it's rare to see you talking so seriously about something.
Of course I'm serious when it comes to anything that concerns you.
Oh yeah, there's one more thing.
Let's have dinner together tonight. My treat.
Let's have dinner another day.
Since I've come to Beijing, I've been so busy.
I haven't had time to have a nice dinner with my family.
But tomorrow, my whole class is going to other cities to sketch.
I don't know when I'll see you next.
All right, then. I'll call my mom later.
Why are you so happy?
It's your treat. You're so silly.
Of course I'm happy.
Come out.
Mr. Wang.
I just wanted to see how I did on yesterday's test.
Hand over your cell phone.
Mr. Wang, I didn't--
I don't know what you think about all day.
If I were you, I wouldn't be able to sleep.
I understand.
I just want to make one last phone call.
Hello, please hold on.
The person you called is busy.
Sorry, please hold on.
The subscriber you've dialed is busy now.
If your mind isn't on the competition
then just do whatever you want.
You can take your phone and call whoever you want.
Where are you? When are you coming back?
I'm watching a play with a friend.
I told you about it.
Come back early today, okay?
I heard about a good restaurant.
Let's have dinner together tonight.
Mom, about that...
Oh yeah, I'm taking an early flight tomorrow.
There's an emergency meeting that I need to attend.
It's rare that we're here together, and I still haven't had a meal with you.
Oh yeah, what did you want to tell me?
Nothing. I'll be back in a bit.
All right. I heard everything.
Your mom's voice sure is loud and clear.
I'm sorry.
It's okay. I'll take you back.
Here you go.
I counted it. This food will last you until the day of the test.
You carried all this here yourself?
Yeah. I hurried over here as soon as I got off the bus.
I didn't know what it was like here.
I was afraid that there would be no stores in this area.
I didn't want to come here in vain.
Oh yeah, I skipped math class to come here.
I need to leave right away. Otherwise, I might not make the bus.
Jian Dan.
You're so good to me.
What's wrong?
I'm not a heartless person.
I'll remember how good you are to me.
All of this is for you.
You can't give any to Yu Huai.
Okay, I promise.
You're so silly. I was just joking.
You two have such a good relationship.
You'll just forget about me.
What is it?
Nothing.
I'm just a bit worried about Yu Huai.
What's wrong with Yu Huai?
He hasn't been in a good frame of mind these days.
He has days like that too?
This is it, right?
Yes. Thanks.
Are you...
What about me?
You're not mad at me, right?
I promised to have dinner with you and then I backed out.
Am I that petty?
What are you doing?
Why can't you be serious for more than two minutes?
I'm not too happy about it
but I'm not mad either.
I'm just thinking that... soon, I won't get to see you.
Hey, you still like your desk buddy, right?
I--
I thought that if I came to Beijing to live a new life
then I wouldn't like you as much.
But seeing you again
still makes me really happy.
Seeing how great your life in Beijing is makes me really happy too.
You're at it again?
Hope to see you again.
The phone you called is turned off.
Please try again later.
Where did you go?
Cheers.
Seriously. You drink as soon as we get here?
You're not going to say a few words first?
Let's celebrate Geng Geng passing the first round!
I'm more gratified by seeing Geng Geng trying so hard and maturing
than seeing her pass the first round.
- Old Geng. - Huh?
All these years, I've regretted not being a part of Geng Geng's life as she grew.
Seeing how well you've raised her all these years...
Thanks for all your hard work.
Cheers to you.
Why are you being so polite with me? I don't know what to say to that.
It's all just because our daughter doesn't cause trouble.
Dad, Mom.
Actually, I don't think I'm as trouble-free as you say.
In the past, I didn't know anything and always quarreled with you guys.
But coming to Beijing gave me the opportunity to reflect.
Now, I understand a lot more.
Anyway, thank you both!
Our daughter is all grown up.
Come on.
Cheers!
Experiments are everybody's weakness.
Every time, you either miss a step of the procedure or the experiment doesn't work.
Be more meticulous this time.
We're going to do an electrical circuit experiment this time.
In this experiment, we ask that you
take complicated circuit flows, and change them into simple ones.
You may begin.
Hurry up. Do you want to be scolded?
Next group, get ready.
Everyone else, please wait.
Hey, Liu! You're here to take the test too?
What have you been up to lately?
I just finished a film recently.
We're here for an entrance exam.
We can't come here without any work under our belts, can we?
With your achievements, all the schools will fight over you.
Hey, miss. You're here to take the test to be a director too?
Yes.
Have you made any films?
No? Does someone in your family do this line of work?
I'm just here to try it out.
Group 3, get ready to go in.
It's our turn.
Zhou Mo, I'll get going.
Cover for me.
What? Where are you going?
Why are you leaving?
Yu Huai did this?
Yes.
Everyone, please introduce yourselves.
Hello, respected teachers of Beijing Film Academy.
My name is Liu Ge.
I actually came here to take the exam last year.
But my skills were still lacking.
- So for the past year, I-- - Okay, okay.
Let's just do brief introductions, okay?
Next.
Hello, teachers. My name is Zhang Tao. I'm from Liu Middle School in Hebei.
I think that film is an art that creates dreams.
I want to dedicate my life to this art.
Next.
My name is Geng... Geng Geng.
It's okay. Don't be nervous.
Just briefly introduce yourself.
Hello, teachers.
My name is Geng Geng.
It's one word repeated.
My hobby is photography.
My classmate said that I'd be a good fit for film school.
So I thought I'd give it a try.
Next.
Hello, teachers. My name is Zhang Ting Ting. I'm from--
Okay. Your topic is waiting for someone.
You're at a bus stop waiting for someone.
A very important person.
You can take some time to plan.
The last group can come back in.
Start.
Why is he still not here? What's going on?
It's been a while now.
All right, don't wait for him. You'll be waiting until you die.
He's always like this.
Yeah! When has he ever been on time?
- Right? - He's never punctual.
This is my first time making plans with him, and this is what he does.
It's not okay if he's always like this.
It's so annoying.
When he comes, punish him. Make him chug two extra bottles of water.
I'm so thirsty now.
What can we do? Complaining won't help.
The phone you called is turned off.
Please try again later.
The phone you called is turned off.
[Three missed calls]
- Hello? - Hello?
Is anyone there?
Say something.
Hello? Hello? Geng Geng?
Is it Yu Huai?
Yes! Yes, it's me! It's Yu Huai! It's Yu Huai!
Can you hear me?
I can't hear too clearly. There's a lot of static.
But... it's you, right?
You jerk!
How come you disappeared for so long?
Didn't we say that when you're preparing
for the competition and I'm taking the test
we'll call each other every day and cheer each other on?
What happened to you?
I... I tried my best.
I've been thinking about you this whole time.
I've been thinking about you too.
What's wrong with me?
Yu Huai, good luck.
You're someone I admire.
Hello? Geng Geng?
Hello? Geng Geng? Hello?
Hello? Geng Geng, can you hear me? Hello?
Time's up.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Hey, wait.
Your name is Geng Geng, right?
Because your name is Geng Geng, you created a guy called Yu Huai, right?
In your creation, is Yu Huai your boyfriend?
"Geng Geng Yu Huai." How romantic. (Idiom: To take troubles to heart).
Yu Huai... isn't my boyfriend.
Did you come up with this scenario?
I didn't come up with it.
I really did get a call.
You really got a call?
I was wrong.
Am I not allowed to answer calls in the exam room?
I have a classmate who's about to take a test.
I wanted to cheer him on.
It was real.
All right, you may leave.
Yu Huai, take a break.
We're taking the test tomorrow. Relax for a bit.
You guys keep playing. I need to read a bit more.
Zhou Mo, your buddy is doing well.
I guess there's hope for him.
Of course.
Yu Huai is my apprentice.
Three eights, one three.
Pass.
Okay, you may begin.
[Beijing Film Academy - Where dreams begin]
I'll go take a look for you.
I'll go see for myself.
Okay.
The phone you called is turned off.
Please try again later.
Sorry, the number you have dialed...
Yu Huai.
I didn't get in.
You must do well.
[2005 National High School Physics Competition, Exam Room 2]
Hey.
That was crazy.
The fifth question tested three different topics.
At first, I thought it was just a mechanics question.
I almost got it wrong.
So what if it combined topics? We've practiced so many of those.
Talk outside!
Combined topics?
[Geng Geng, I've wasted the past three years.]
[Preview]
Geng Geng.
Do you want to see me crying like a loser?
Did I disappoint you?
First place is impossible now.
Instead of reducing the pressure on him, you're putting him under more pressure.
Have you ever tried to really understand him?
You're being a coward.
Do you know to whom you should feel most sorry?
It's Geng Geng.
After the college entrance exams...
Pinky promise!
You're not talented.
Just give up.
I'm really... tired of it.
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