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[Sweet Combat]
[Episode 4]
The tournament is out of your league.
Knowing you'll be beaten to a pulp in front of an audience is quite daunting.
But this is a tradition and the pride of Zhengze.
Why don't I speak to the president
to let you wear a ski mask and add mosaics to your image?
I know that's not funny.
Ming Tian, we must think on the bright side.
If Fang Yu selected you, that means she thinks highly of you.
Why don't you give it a try?
Until the very last moment
nobody knows what will happen in the ring.
Director, I believe Zhengze's tradition and pride
should not have students feeling forced or disgusted at walking into the ring.
If Fang Yu won't pick another opponent, I'll make the choice for her.
How about this?
I'll keep your withdrawal request for now.
Just reconsider for my sake.
I'll think on it, Director.
Think long and hard on it!
Nowadays, teaching is the most exasperating job!
Students, there's nothing to see here today.
Come back again to cheer for your favorite contestant
when the tournament begins.
- Break it up. - I'm not done!
Luo Guan Yan challenges Cheng Ya Nan of Zhengze.
It's you?
Please.
It's been so long since I've seen that hand signal.
Today's turning out fine.
What does that hand signal mean?
It's a sign that a Zhengze athlete accepts the challenge.
In this red circle
there are no rules and no restrictions on gender, weight, or number of fighters.
If you don't do the hand signal, do you just directly commence fighting?
Here at Zhengze, if you don't follow the rules
you're a dead man walking.
These are Zhengze's guardians
a group formed by the school's most outstanding students.
They supervise combat events on and off campus.
Go, Cheng Ya Nan! Go, go, go!
You got this.
This sure is a smooth ride. It's well worth the price.
He'll probably like it.
Who cares if he likes it?
It's enough that I like it.
Didn't they both say they're boxers?
Why are they wearing fingerless gloves instead of boxing gloves?
In the red circle, contestants fight using mixed martial arts.
Judo athletes will grab onto your collar.
Wrestlers will throw you to the ground.
I get it.
You're saying fingers are exposed to allow them to grab onto the opponent.
What kind of gloves deliver less of an impact?
There are different arguments about this.
For--
Hey! Look up this information online before coming back to Zhengze.
Cheng Ya Nan, keep it up!
You...
Let go!
Let go of me!
Luo, let go!
That's underhanded!
How could you use Brazilian jiu-jitsu?
There are no rules within the red circle.
Who says a boxer can only use boxing techniques to win?
See you at the tournament!
This school sure is interesting.
[Zhengze University Withdrawal Application]
If Ming Tian leaves...
How will I explain this to the president?
Come in.
Hello, Director. I'm Sun Hao, a new student.
How can I help you?
I just watched a challenge match at the red circle arena.
It was the peak of perfection and an absolute thrill!
As I watched...
I nearly forgot to breathe!
Sun Hao, you're not telling me this
because you also want to withdraw from school, right?
Withdraw? No way!
I wouldn't leave even if you kick me out!
Good.
I thought you couldn't stand it anymore like Ming Tian!
Ming Tian is leaving?
Then won't all the students be turning their attention to me alone?
I've become the golden boy so soon after coming to this school.
What if it becomes too much pressure?
Sun Hao, didn't you come here for something?
Oh, right! Director, I came to ask about the Zhengze Tournament.
What kind of competition is it?
Why does everybody place such importance on it?
The Zhengze Tournament is an annual fighting championship
that allows passionate young fighters
the honor of standing in a ring.
The attention it garners is far more than you can imagine!
Aside from live broadcasts on domestic and international news media
it is also a popular topic online.
A well-performing contestant's fanbase
is comparable in size to that of an Olympic athlete's!
I think I've found my life goal.
Director.
I'm going to sign up right away. Goodbye.
Hey, wait! I wasn't done yet!
The number of injured is also more than you can imagine!
[Making]
You'll be in charge of passing out flyers during this promotional period.
Do your best.
Sure, no problem.
With this job and another part-time job
I should be able to make ends meet after dropping out of school.
Ya Nan, do all girls like eating ice cream?
Not all.
Take this for example. It's just like my hair clip.
When I have strawberry ice cream in my hands
I'm telling the whole world that I can be adorable too.
I'm exploding with girlishness!
Are you okay?
The little kids are so naughty.
Fang Yu?
Big Rabbit, you look a lot like Bonnie, the plush bunny that I used to have.
It was pink though.
You're white.
You're just as cute.
Sorry, I'll let you get back to work.
Who are you? Why are you here?
And who are you?
None of your business.
Keep at it!
Good one!
I can't believe the overbearing and headstrong Queen has a side like this.
Hi, there.
Do you want your usual black coffee?
No, I'll have strawberry ice cream this time.
Okay. Please wait over there.
Here's your strawberry ice cream.
[Haowu Fight]
Do you think I don't know Brazilian jiu-jitsu?
How dare you challenge me as a boxer?
He's a big fat liar!
Someone must have a death wish for making you so angry.
I'm not angry. Besides, who would dare?
I made sauteed prawns with pineapples for dinner.
I know something's up. Who did you compete with today?
A presumptuous punk.
Male?
Excellent! Which school is he in?
Dad, can you not be so nosy?
Ever since your high school years
during which you defeated all the male apprentices in my gym
I've had a wish.
I'll give your hand in marriage to the man who can defeat you.
Dad, you sure are easy to please.
What if this person looks like a pig?
Plastic surgery.
In this day and age, aside from height, is there anything that can't be fixed?
Dad, are you my father?
Watch your tone with me.
Sorry, I was too absorbed in talking with my daughter and didn't notice you.
Do you want to learn boxing or...
I came to buy hand wraps for new students.
Hold on a minute.
Dad, I got it.
My daughter will help you. Please wait.
100 yuan. Pay and leave immediately.
Ya Nan, don't be so rude to customers.
It's okay. We know each other.
I don't know you. Don't pretend to be friends.
So you're the one who competed with my daughter today?
Hello!
Dad, you don't know him. Why are you shaking hands with him?
That's why I should get to know him.
- What's your name? - Luo Guan Yan.
That deserves a standing ovation already!
I remember you!
You're the champion of the North District high school championships!
It's nothing.
It was an honor for Ya Nan to lose to you.
Who said I lost?
He won by a fluke.
Luo, take your things and go already.
Do you think you're staying for dinner or something?
Right, stay for dinner.
Dad!
What? You like that?
Did you make dinner?
I made sauteed prawns with pineapple.
Give it here.
Do you have a girlfriend?
Dad!
It doesn't matter if you do! Break up soon.
I'm going out to see Fang Yu.
Ya Nan, where are you going?
Ya Nan!
Girls are shy. Don't take it personally.
Well, seeing is believing!
Fang Yu! Fang Yu!
Guess what? I've never been happier to get a text from you.
Um... I'd like to ask for your help.
Help?
Look at you being shy!
Let me say this first. First, I won't do anything dangerous.
Second, I won't do anything embarrassing.
What are you thinking?
I want to ask you to give this bike to Ming Tian.
It's so simple. Why don't you do it yourself?
If it's from me, he won't take it.
But if I don't give it to him, this will stay on my mind.
So will you do it or not?
Yes.
- Come on. - Let's go.
Do you know where he lives?
Yes, I already asked.
Be gentle!
- What? - It hurts.
Why did you dye your hair green?
I'm a boy.
[Join Us]
[Hiring part-time car wash attendant.]
Hello, Ming Tian? Listen. I know you quit your job at KFC.
I just saw that a car wash station near the school is hiring.
What a coincidence!
I was just about to take down this flyer and you called.
We're so meant to be! I'll give you a hand.
Men who take their work seriously are the most handsome.
Ming Tian is as hot as a movie star even when he's washing a car.
Ming Tian!
Say cheese!
Why didn't you smile?
Sorry, I forgot you're still thinking about dropping out of school.
How could you possibly find it in you to smile?
Ming Tian, no matter where you are, even if you're not my classmate
I'll always have your back!
I'll help you right now.
No, you really don't have to!
- No, it's okay! - It's all right. It's simple.
What are you doing?
Sorry! Sorry!
Sorry! I didn't mean to. I'm so sorry.
It's all right. It'll dry off. Besides, water is a sign of wealth.
Sorry.
Thank you!
Ming Tian.
Ming Tian!
Fang Yu, Ming Tian really did go to the director to withdraw from school.
The director approved it?
No. He sent Ming Tian home to reconsider.
Ming Tian sure is unlucky though.
He doesn't have a job now and will also lose his scholarship.
He still has to support his siblings. How will they survive?
Ya Nan, do you also think I did the wrong thing
and shouldn't have chosen him as my opponent?
To be honest, I would normally be on your side
no matter what decision you make
but this time, I really think you went too far.
Are you picking on him because he called you a freak?
Am I that kind of person?
I just can't stand watching him back down all the time.
I just want him to become stronger.
My dear, you're the queen who sits high above us all!
Normal people can only look up at your chin.
If you don't explain yourself, how would people understand what you're thinking?
Why don't you take this chance to explain to him?
His misunderstanding isn't the major issue.
His life is about to be ruined because of you.
Even I don't think I can stand to watch it.
Actually, competing with Queen isn't such a big deal.
You might not necessarily lose!
Is it possible I would win?
No.
What I mean is, regardless of whether you win or lose
as long as I'm around, I won't let you be hurt even the tiniest bit.
Ming Tian!
Please stop thinking about leaving Zhengze.
I swear I'll keep my distance from you
and... I'll stop forcing you to join the Taekwondo Club!
All right?
Xiao Mi, that's my house up ahead.
- Shouldn't you... - Go in for a seat?
Okay! I accept your generous invitation. Let's go!
Am I seeing things? You two?
What's the problem, obsessed kitty?
This isn't your house. Why can't we be here?
Ming Tian, let's go in.
Fang Yu, let's go inside too.
Wait. My house is rundown and small. It's not fit for receiving guests.
You all should...
So many pretty girls!
Ming Tian, you're home!
Little kids, you're so sweet!
Queen! You're Queen, aren't you?
Be careful with these.
Please have some fruit.
- You're so cute! - Thank you!
I thought I knew what it meant to be poor.
But now, I truly understand.
- Have some water. - Thank you.
Our Queen sure is something. Even little kids have heard about you.
I've been on TV too. Do you recognize me?
No.
Song Xiao Mi!
What are you laughing for? They don't know you either.
Queen, why aren't you drinking?
Drink it.
These are the only tea leaves we have left.
There's nothing else even if you don't like it.
Since there are so many people here, let's play a game.
- Okay! - Yes! A game!
- Queen, play with us! - Queen, play with us!
Play with us!
Queen only likes to fight. She doesn't like to play games.
Don't get your hopes up.
Play, play.
- Queen, play with us. - Play.
Queen, play with us.
I'll play.
Yes!
Awesome!
Do you know how to play Slapjack?
Yes!
How do you play?
It's really simple.
You call out a number and slap the card if it's the same number.
The last one to slap is the loser.
That's not hard.
You'll find out soon.
Let's start.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
- Five. - Six.
You lost!
Another round.
Two.
Three.
- Four. - Five.
- Six. - Seven.
You lost again!
Again!
- I don't believe it. - Okay, again.
- Three. - Four.
- Five. - Six.
Seven.
You lost again!
- Not so easy, is it? - I...
Okay, okay! Timeout. Let's take a break.
Queen, I really like you.
I want to grow up to be fearless, just like you!
Little boy, none of Zhengze's students are afraid of anything.
That's right. Zhengze produces heroines!
Don't be afraid. I'm here.
I once killed 10 cockroaches in one day.
Fang Yu, you took advantage of the situation!
Why were you grabbing me?
You jumped into my arms!
Wow! Queen, you're amazing!
How so?
She was scared out of her mind by a cockroach just now!
Song Xiao Mi, were you not?
We can relax now.
Unless that cockroach has a floor jack, it's not getting out of that jar.
- Four. - Five.
Six.
You lost again!
Draw, draw!
I broke your bike last time. This is compensation.
This is too expensive. I can't accept.
I asked the salesperson.
They don't have the same model but this is the closest to the one you have.
This is a road bike.
The narrow tires are likely to get stuck in gutters.
This material breaks with a single fall.
It's not made for deliveries.
You should take it back.
I'm already giving it to you. I won't take it back.
As for what to do with it, that's up to you.
I know you're mad that I made you my final match opponent.
But do you know what it means
if you can survive a minute against me in the ring?
It'll be an achievement you should be proud of.
From then on, nobody will take you lightly or bully you again.
Why won't you give it a try?
Why must you give up?
I'm not interested nor do I care about how others think of me
because my mind isn't on the ring
but on real life.
Why won't you give up?
I can't stand that you're only in school for the scholarship.
I've seen you being beaten up and I saw you earlier.
Have you trained before?
If you have, then why are you hiding instead of putting in your best effort?
Fang Yu, not all questions have answers.
Not everybody is obligated to answer you.
You're the queen in the ring
but that doesn't mean everybody has to obey you outside of the ring.
I don't ask that you help or show some concern.
All I want is for you to let me be.
Is that so hard?
Ming Lang, you naughty boy. Do you dare?
I depend on my looks!
Ming Lang, don't be scared. Go ahead and draw! I got your back!
Draw, draw, draw...
Ya Nan. Ya Nan.
Let's go.
Right now?
Um... Sorry! I have to go home. Have fun!
Bye!
- I didn't get to draw yet! - Song Xiao Mi, you're shameless!
Cuties, we have to go. We'll play again next time.
Why do you all keep pinching my face?
Because you're cute.
Bye, Ming Zhu.
I'm taking off. See you tomorrow. Bye!
Come play again!
- Ming Zhu, Ming Lang, bye! - See you tomorrow.
Did it work?
Ming Zhu, Ming Lang, go clean up.
I'm not here to persuade you to not quit school.
Whether you drop out or not has nothing to do with me.
Nor will I feel guilty.
However, if you want to run from life and be a failure
please don't use me or Zhengze as an excuse.
Wow! A new bike!
Did Queen give it to us?
We can't accept it. I'll be giving it back to her.
Why? Don't you need a bike?
Didn't I teach you not to accept random gifts?
All right.
Ming Tian, can I join the school's taekwondo club?
I want to be like Queen.
- No. - I really want to learn it!
What can you do if you learn it?
Can violence solve problems?
Violence will only destroy everything.
But the teacher says I have talent!
I said no. Go do your homework.
You're being unreasonable.
You're attending Zhengze but won't let me learn boxing.
Ming Lang.
Ready stance.
Squat.
- One. - One.
- Two. - Two.
- Three. - Three.
- Four. - Four.
- Kick. - Kick.
This is our little secret. Don't tell your mom.
Let's continue.
Ready stance.
Squat.
- One. - One.
- Two. - Two.
Three.
Four.
I heard my opponent today is very strong. How about coming to cheer for me?
Okay.
Ji Gang! What's wrong, Ji Gang?
Miss, please calm down.
That's my husband! Please let me go!
Ji Gang!
Let me go.
I'm sorry, Boss.
My mom will come by tomorrow to pay for the beer.
Leave it. We're friends.
Tell your dad not to come again.
Let's leave it at that.
Boss.
I really didn't mean to.
- All right, go home to sleep. - Believe me!
Go on.
Sorry, Boss.
- Let go of me! - Dad!
Mom.
Let her be.
Ming Tian, I'm sorry.
Please forgive me for being selfish.
I really can't take it anymore.
Do cold-blooded people cry warm tears?
If I had told her
"Mom, don't worry. You have us."
would she not have abandoned us?
Ming Zhu, Ming Lang, no matter how much you might misunderstand
I won't let you anywhere near those things that destroyed our family.
What's with that attitude?
I already swallowed my pride. How could he still misunderstand?
Ming Tian.
You aren't even able to protect yourself.
You should join a club soon and learn some self-defense.
Thank you for your concern
but I don't believe violence can solve anything.
I've seen you being beaten up and I saw you earlier.
Have you trained before?
Do you not plan on canceling the match no matter how I explain?
I don't!
Apply for a school transfer if you can!
Don't worry. This time, I'll just drop out!
Why would Ming Tian rather withdraw from school than come near grappling?
Ya Nan's right.
There must be a reason behind this.
I'll have to investigate.
Why am I...
- Five. - Six.
You lost!
- Six. - Seven.
You lost again!
Fang Zhou!
- One. - Two.
- Three. - Four.
- Five. - Six.
- Seven. - Eight.
You lost again! How can you be so slow? What's wrong with you today?
Come on, let's continue.
Look at the time.
Hurry up.
I'm starting with one.
Get ready.
One.
Two.
I won again.
Keep going. Play!
- One. - Two.
- Three. - Four.
- Five. - Six.
[Zhengze University]
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