[Episode Recap]
Where's the cover photo I took? I've wanted to quit since long ago.
Mom, I picked Sis up.
Geng Geng is back?
I still think it's the best thing to be a teacher at Zhen Hua
so I came back.
Have you kept in touch with Yu Huai?
Congratulations!
This is our family of three.
Have you seen Yu Huai?
Yu Huai, I...
No one from our class has heard from him.
Open the door, Yu Huai!
They moved out.
Will you marry me?
You mean...
Are you saying "yes"?
Lin Fan, what happened?
Excuse me.
Are you okay, miss?
Geng Geng.
Yu Huai.
Sis, are you okay?
Sis, who's this?
Sis, slow down, ouch.
Sis, is that my real brother-in-law?
Go to sleep.
Sis, can't you be more gentle?
Weren't you in America?
Why did you come back?
It's summer break.
I haven't been home in a year.
My mom got sick, so I was worried.
I came back to see her.
What's she sick with?
Uremia.
If she gets a new kidney
she should get better.
It'll get better.
Yes.
It'll get better.
I remember you said before
that your dad worked in Africa?
Is he back now?
He's getting old, so he applied to transfer back.
He developed some illnesses too.
Oh yeah, how is your studio?
How did you know?
I... I heard about it from someone.
Did you place that order?
What order?
How was life in America?
Good.
It was really good.
Hello? Okay, don't worry, I'll come back now.
It's my dad. I have to go back to my mom's room.
Yu Huai.
Did you try looking for me in Beijing?
[Episode 24: Geng Geng, Yu Huai.]
Geng Geng.
There's a Modern European Photography Exhibit
at the International Exhibition Center tomorrow. Do you want to go together?
It's okay. It's been busy at work lately.
Geng Geng. The client who placed the secret order has new requirements now.
They want all books and stationary to be from 10 years ago.
Oh.
Is something wrong?
No.
Oh yeah.
Why don't you have dinner by yourself tonight?
I have a photoshoot this afternoon that will take a while.
Don't wait for me.
You can head home now.
One, two, three.
Very good.
Good. All right, another one.
You can move freely.
You don't have to pose, just move around freely.
Like you normally would.
There are a lot of scenic locations at Fanta Theme Park.
We can choose locations to photograph.
Okay.
All right.
Now, act like you're stepping on my camera lens.
Don't really step on it though, you'll have to pay for it if you do.
Relax your upper bodies more.
One, two, three.
Step on it hard, like it's your enemy.
Like math.
Like that bitch.
All right. One, two, three. Yay, very good.
How come you're here?
I called your studio.
They said you were at a photoshoot.
How did you know about my studio?
I... found out from Xu Yan Liang.
You're lying.
You haven't kept in touch with anyone.
Okay. Actually.
I've been looking up your information online.
What's your phone number?
Let me take it down.
I was in a rush last time and forgot to ask.
You don't use your old number anymore?
I stopped using it a while ago.
Geng Geng.
Can I rest at your place for a bit?
My mom's condition became critical two days ago.
She only got better last night.
I haven't slept for two days.
You can do it.
Yes.
I want to go to a school in the same city as you.
I know.
What do you know?
I hope you can always be with me.
What do you mean?
There's something I want to tell you.
But let's wait until after the college entrance exam.
As a reward to you.
[Lu Xing He: Want to have dinner together?]
[It's okay. I already ate.]
It's already 10:00 p.m.
You're still working?
Here, eat this.
Is this what you normally eat?
You should be glad that there's something to eat.
Hurry, eat.
Do you normally eat alone?
Yes.
You sure work hard.
Is this how you live?
How many dishes have you piled up?
If you can't stand it, then you can help wash them.
This is the way of the world.
Those that work hard get taken advantage of.
Where did you put your dish soap?
I don't know. Look for it yourself.
Little housewife.
After you finish the dishes, why don't you wipe the table too?
It's usually the one who's worse at math that's the housewife.
You have a Famicom? (Old video game console).
I bought it online.
For reminiscing.
Want to play?
When I was around three or four, I had this console in my house too.
My parents used to play it all the time.
They worked really well together.
My mom was more quick tempered, so she played forward.
My dad was more calm, so he played defense.
I used to love watching them play this game.
Because it was only then that they didn't fight.
Careful, the rock is falling.
Ever since I was young, I hoped that I'd have someone to play
this game with me until the end.
Because my parents never got to finish playing the game
before they got divorced.
Even now, I still don't know what the Boss looks like.
Let's play another game.
Play well.
Okay.
Play well.
I think you've gotten smarter.
What's that supposed to mean?
Success!
I said I'd play with you until the end, so I did.
But I think this is all I can do for you right now.
Geng Geng.
I didn't come today to...
I saw it already.
Did you get it tattooed before the college entrance exam?
The letters, texts, phone calls, you got them all, didn't you?
I understand.
If I were you, I wouldn't have wanted to see anyone at that time either.
You didn't reply to me.
That's okay, I never blamed you.
But you got into Tsinghua, why didn't you tell me?
Didn't we say we'd go to Beijing together?
Yu Huai.
Do you not like me?
I only got this tattooed to bring myself some luck.
It doesn't mean anything.
Why did I come to find you?
Before the exam, you said you had something to tell me.
You owe me that.
You should tell me.
I forgot.
I'm sorry.
This mermaid one is our new style.
The skirt is long, but not too loose.
It really shows your elegance.
Tacky.
I think it's all right.
Your taste is horrible.
They might like it.
Oh, Miss, are you looking for someone else?
It could be for herself.
Lu Xing He, stop it.
Who on earth placed this secret order?
Let's look at this one.
This one's pretty good.
This one was customized by our stylist in New York.
It has to be pre-ordered.
Why don't you try this one?
I'm not the one getting married.
It's only a matter of time.
Come on, try it.
Stop it.
Take it down.
Let her try it on.
- Okay. - Wait.
Take it.
What's with you?
Are you okay?
Yu Huai.
Came back.
So?
Nothing.
Nothing is going to change.
Hi.
Can you pack these two for me? I'll take them.
Thank you.
Let's go.
Let's walk around more.
What are you doing?
You didn't drink this?
It's summer.
But you're bring me oily pork soup everyday.
Do you want me to die?
I'd rather have oatmeal.
It fills me up too.
Stop talking and drink up.
Can you bring me some shrimp tomorrow?
Don't tell Dad. I'll pay you back when I get better.
Do you want to get better?
Have some soup.
You sure have a lot to ask.
Sis.
Isn't that the guy you ran into at the bathroom yesterday?
I'm sorry about last night.
I'm the one that's sorry.
I misunderstood.
Yu Huai.
Before the college exam, you said you had something to tell me.
What was it?
Geng Geng.
Actually...
Actually, I...
Do you like it?
Yes.
Are you guys together?
I wish you guys well.
Oh yeah, Lu Xing He.
Geng Geng is a simple and kind girl.
Please take good care of her.
What right do you have to say those things?
What are you to her?
We were desk buddies.
I know her.
Was Geng Geng always just a desk buddy to you?
You jerk.
She stayed in Beijing for 10 years, waiting for you.
10 years!
And she never heard from you.
Do you know how she lived the last 10 years?
Thank you for being by her side all this time.
You think a simple "thank you" can make up
for what you put her through these past 10 years?
Lu Xing He.
What's that in your pocket?
I'll marry you.
[Geng Geng and Lu Xing He invite Yu Huai to their wedding.]
Geng Geng.
You're already getting married.
Don't act childish anymore.
I wish you well.
Okay.
From now on no more waiting, no more searching.
I can be free.
Geng Geng.
Lu Xing He, stop.
Why don't you go back first?
I want to take a walk alone.
I've been at Zhen Hua for half my life now.
What I love to see most is the alumni coming back to visit.
Thank you. I'll go get some things ready now.
- Yes, hurry. - Let's go.
We still need white gloves for the flag bearer.
All right.
Whatever the customer needs, we'll try to accommodate. Okay?
Thank you, let's go.
Geng Geng. Sorry to keep you waiting.
You don't remember me?
I'm Luo Zhi.
Senior Luo Zhi.
It's you?
Why didn't you tell me over the phone?
You're the one getting married?
Oh, wow. Who are you marrying?
He's a lucky guy.
You might know him.
Hey.
All right, all right.
I'm not even over my shock yet, and you're already showing off.
There's no justice in this world.
Are you still thinking?
Do you not recognize him?
I'm sorry, I got your notebook dirty.
Senior Sheng Huai Nan.
You still remember me?
Of course!
You were the star of our whole school.
I borrowed your notes before too.
Oh, I remember now.
You were returning it for your desk buddy.
His name was Yu Huai.
All right. Let's go in for the shoot.
- Okay. - Please.
Xiao Hui, please fix her hair on the left.
Don't block her eyes. Okay. Just like that.
You can look at Senior Luo Zhi.
And Senior Luo Zhi can look at the notebook.
- My name is Luo Zhi. - Are you a freshman?
I'm a sophomore focusing on liberal arts.
They're just old notes.
I don't have much use for them now anyway.
Looks great. Another one.
Senior Luo Zhi, if you can look like you're writing intensely.
And Senior Sheng Huai Nan.
Look at her with a lot of love.
All right, I'll be taking snapshots of you guys now.
Beautiful.
Big smile.
All right.
We're finished for today.
Yay, finished!
Awesome. Wait one moment.
I want to shoot another location too.
Give me 20 minutes.
Okay.
What are you two doing?
You'll know in a minute.
All right, stop.
[Sheng Huai Nan loves Luo Zhi, and everybody knows.]
[Luo Zhi loves Sheng Huai Nan, and nobody knows.]
Did you think of that location?
Senior Sheng Huai Nan thought of it.
I just told him about what you wrote on the rooftop.
So, was he the one you were writing all your essays for?
Yes.
But we only started talking in our third year at Beijing University.
I only found out then that he never read those exemplary essays.
I can't believe you can say that with such ease now.
That's why "the winner gets the prize."
"The winner gets the prize?"
She means that you're mine now.
That's why all the secrets of the past can be told as jokes now.
Who says that the end isn't important?
[Geng Geng and Lu Xing He invite Yu Huai to their wedding.]
Time has changed us.
But it hasn't changed love.
All choices have to come from the heart.
So that we won't regret it.
So that we can find real happiness.
Lu Xing He, I'm sorry. I can't accept the ring.
Don't keep thinking about getting into a relationship early.
Out of all of the students that have attended Zhen Hua
which pair did I not break up?
Look at your hair.
Pan.
Lu Xing He.
Famous artist.
How come you're here?
I came a few days ago to run errands.
I'm done with my errands, and will be returning to Beijing tomorrow.
So I thought I'd come visit you.
Come here.
Look at him.
He's your senior from the Class of '03.
He was a real troublemaker back then.
But look at him now. A famous artist.
I kept the painting you gave me here.
These colors, this pattern.
This creativity is none other than that of a true artist.
Can I ask you something though?
What were you trying to portray with this painting?
Oh, I never told you?
This is a painting of you.
What?
Wait. Does this look like me?
What are you laughing at?
I don't have time to deal with all of you now.
Each of you, go back and write a 2,000 word self-reflection.
Go.
Mr. Pan.
A couple of days ago, I was looking through my things, and I found this.
You...
Go write a 2,000 word self-reflection.
No, no. Let me just paint you another painting.
Oh yeah, Mr. Pan.
I need to ask you for a favor.
What are you trying to do now?
He really needs to take care when he gets back home.
Don't exert yourself exercising.
Yes, thank you, Dr. Chen.
Thank you, Nurse. Hurry, get your stuff together.
If you don't behave again, you can come back here for another half a month.
Uncle Geng.
Here are the hospital bill receipts.
This is a list of medicine that Lin Fan still needs to take.
Did you have enough money?
Lu, we've really burdened you the past few days. Thank you.
Don't mention it, it was nothing.
Why didn't you reply to my messages?
I'm asking you a question.
You're hurting my arm.
What did you mean before?
That text message, what did you mean by it?
You don't understand?
I don't understand.
Have I mistreated you in some way?
Did you just meet me?
That day, you put the ring on in front of Yu Huai, you were just
trying to make him mad, weren't you?
- I wasn't... - But did you know how happy I was?
I'm sorry.
Wait, slow down.
All right.
Mom, Brother-in-law.
Geng Geng.
I like you.
Where are you going?
To take a look.
Stop.
Geng Geng.
I like you.
I...
I know.
We've known each other for years.
How could I not know what you're thinking?
You don't have to say things like "I'm sorry" to me.
I'm sorry.
I'll always keep this for you.
Good, very good.
You guys are all grown up now.
I remember that I used to not want Yu Huai to sit next to you.
I even went to talk to you.
Right?
It's all in the past now.
Back then, I was really afraid that he would go down the wrong path.
His grandparents' health wasn't very good.
And his dad was working overseas.
So I raised him in a tough way.
I never thought about his feelings.
Auntie. Don't say that.
Didn't Yu Huai get into Tsinghua the second year and make you proud?
Tsinghua?
But he didn't...
It's all my fault.
The first time he took the entrance exam, Yu Huai didn't get in.
It was like he was a different person.
He locked himself in his room for two months.
He didn't speak to anyone.
I was even afraid he would develop depression.
The second year, he finally got into Tsinghua.
But I got sick.
He cried and told me that he wouldn't go to college in Beijing.
He didn't go to Beijing.
He just stayed here for college.
In three years, he was able to get a full scholarship to go study in the US.
And now, he was just about to finish his Ph.D. but my condition got worse.
Shouldn't I...
Shouldn't I just...
Shouldn't I have just died?
Auntie.
[Tsinghua University]
Yu Huai...
He was really happy before. He told me that he ran into you.
He said that you've become really successful.
He said that he didn't really know how to face you.
I know that it's all my fault.
I wrote a lot of letters to your review school, did you get them?
Yeah.
You said that if I just lived one more year than others
then I'd get the year back.
Your letters are what got me through that year.
In my second year of college, I went to Tsinghua every week
hoping to run into you.
And during every break, I'd wonder if maybe I'd run into you on the street.
I was always looking for you.
Actually...
I went to Beijing to look for you too.
When I first decided to not go to Tsinghua, I was really sad.
I spent Tsinghua's start of the semester... at home.
And after I attended school here for half a year, I got used to it too.
Later, I thought about how I just disappeared on everyone
and even changed my phone number.
I felt like I needed to give you an explanation.
So I asked Xu Yan Liang for your contact information.
Even Xu Yan Liang didn't know that I didn't end up going to Tsinghua.
When I called your dorm, they said that you weren't there.
I was waiting downstairs
when I saw you holding hands and skating with a guy.
It's all in the past now.
It's all good now.
Yu Huai.
Did you ever like me?
Do you remember the sudoku I gave you in high school?
Of course.
I still have it.
But even after I solved it, I still couldn't figure out what it meant.
Are you that dumb?
You're the one that's dumb.
Remember how I put it inside a book when I gave it to you?
The book is the answer.
[Are you an idiot?]
Yu Huai.
You're horrible.
Go back and rest now.
The results will be out in a couple of days.
You'll find out if your mom will be able to get a new kidney then.
Such a good young man.
Not many people would do this for their moms these days.
It's just what I'm supposed to do.
I am an idiot.
That's why I chose science focus.
That's why I gave up Lu Xing He.
I'm an idiot.
That's why I waited for you all these years.
Yu Huai. I like you.
Although I'm just an idiot.
Geng Geng.
We're not desk buddies anymore.
I'm not as great as the Yu Huai you knew back then.
But you're better off now.
I just admire you.
Geng Geng. Don't be stubborn.
Forget about the past.
You liked me when I was so plain.
So it's my turn now.
No matter what difficulties lie ahead.
Let me help you.
You can't help me.
I beg you.
Don't look for me anymore.
Listen to me, Yu Huai.
No matter what happens in the future.
I'll always be with you.
Isn't the meaning of love, just two people being together?
Geng Geng.
I'll only drag you down.
I'm sorry.
[Yu Huai. You'll gain back the time if you just live an extra year!]
[Yu Huai. You're the best!]
[Yu Huai, how have you been? Are you still at the top of the class?]
[Yu Huai, let me know when you get the good news.]
[Yu Huai, where are you?]
My name is Yu Huai, and the person in front of me is called Geng Geng.
Together, we're "Geng Geng Yu Huai!" (Idiom: "To take troubles to heart.")
- You're Yu Huai? - You know me?
- Why do you care? - If you don't want to sit you can stand.
Why is she not sitting?
Her butt hurts.
Give me back my camera first.
Give me back my walkman and I'll give back your camera.
He dares to touch my woman, he must be sick of living.
[I've always been here. You have to keep admiring me.]
[Yu Huai. No matter what happens, I'll always be by your side.]
[The meaning of love is two people being together.]
[If we can be together, then we'll be our best selves.]
[Yu Huai. After 10 years, I'll still wait for you]
[at the late autumn highlands. Okay?]
[Yu Huai. After 10 years, I will still wait for you]
[at the late autumn highlands. Okay?]
Yu Huai.
We've kept these feelings to heart for more than 10 years.
We need some closure now.
Geng Geng.
I'm sorry.
I'm late.
[Geng Geng. Yu Huai.]
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