A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 17
Shancai, look.
The photos taken in Canada received a lot of likes after they were shared.
Mine too.
But Qinghe seems a little unhappy.
Really? What did he say? Show me.
"Someone's forgotten this friend."
-I'll reply. -What will you say?
"You're a pet."
You're just making Qinghe madder.
Ximen.
QQ MESSAGE FROM XIMEN YAN
I miss Canada so much.
Thinking back, that place was so beautiful.
You little naive girl.
Don't be cheated by Ximen.
I know.
You're more long-winded than my mom about him.
-Does your foot still hurt? -No.
It's fine now.
Let's go sit over there.
I'm fine.
Anyway, did you hear about Dabao organizing a gathering?
Of course.
He invited our circle of friends, right?
Yes. Since graduating from high school, I haven't seen the rest.
-I can't wait. -Me too.
I really miss our high school days.
Back then, we only cared about studying and knew nothing else.
I miss everyone so much.
Most of them said that they're going to attend.
Most of them? Who's not coming?
Do you remember when we had to line up for punishment?
Do you mean Yan Zhibu, "Excuse me, sir. I need to go to the toilet."
Him? It's okay. Our other friends will be going.
I haven't seen Yan Zhibu in a while.
-Yan Zhibu? -Thinking about him makes me laugh.
Yan Zhibu was the clown in our class, right?
Every time he got into trouble, he'd say,
"I'm fine. I'm good.
-No big deal." -That's right.
That's the way he is.
I wonder how they look now.
I think
maybe we're the only ones who became beautiful.
I bet Yan Zhibu is going to bully us when he sees us.
Yes.
He's probably going to make us play "One Shot."
Oh no. I don't want to.
You won't be able to dodge.
I found the way to win.
I'm going to use my ultimate move.
You said that just now.
Shut up.
Don't use your ultimate then.
Why should I listen to you?
I lost again.
Because I can estimate my Fury.
Shut up. You're cheating.
I won't use my ultimate in the next round as a handicap.
You said it yourself.
One more time.
I CALL THE SHOTS
I'M SLEEPY
Wait.
What?
Jing.
Lei, how are you?
Jing, I'm here too.
Are you coming back?
I won't be going back to see you guys anytime soon.
It's okay.
Don't worry. I'm taking good care of everyone.
Jing.
How is it going with the French guy?
Shancai and I are getting along nicely.
Really? I'm happy for you.
My engagement has been cancelled.
Really?
Does that mean Lei has a chance now?
Let go. You're squishing me.
Say something.
Is it because of your job?
Yes.
I don't want anything to hinder my dream.
I think the press will hear about the news soon.
So I called to tell you guys first.
All right.
You take care.
I will. You guys take care too.
We're waiting for your return, Jing.
-Bye. -Bye.
What are you scheming?
Nothing.
Don't lie.
If I win the next round, you'll tell me.
You need to win first.
I can't beat you at the game but I can win with my brawn.
Okay, let me go.
Well?
If you won't let go, I'll tell Shancai to ignore you.
Shancai is my girlfriend.
You don't get to decide.
Beg for mercy. I'll let you go if you call me sir.
In your dreams.
Everyone's here early.
-Hi. -Hi.
Hi, long time no see.
-Long time no see. -Shancai is here.
-Hello. -Hello.
-You're here. -Is it you?
Not the real one.
Who are you then?
Your imitation.
Dong Shancai.
Yan Zhibu.
-Long time no see. -Yes, indeed.
I'm surprised you still remember our signals from Journey to the West.
Of course I do.
Qinghe and I still play in groups.
We always bring up the dragon you had before.
That's right.
Zhibu's beast doesn't even have a takedown
but he leveled up to 70.
You're criticizing me?
You two weren't that good either.
Who was it that didn't receive double experience?
And came to help the quest without potions and I had to give mine?
Okay.
Let's not talk about the past.
Yes.
Shancai is more beautiful now.
Don't you start making fun of me.
I'm not.
So many guys were interested in you back in high school.
Like who?
-Who? -So many.
The guys that were punished with you used to adore you.
Yes!
And me.
And Qinghe.
And them too.
Yes.
That's enough.
Xiaoyou, he's such a riot. Take him down.
Okay.
-You threw it at me? -Come on.
Come on.
Come get me.
Here.
Yeah.
Okay.
I admit defeat, okay?
Are we going to be kicked out like this?
Let's punish Zhibu who started it.
I'm okay with that.
Qinghe too.
What?
Punished? How?
We'll punish you to do that.
Forget it.
One shot!
-One shot! -Okay. Let's do it.
One shot!
There's no one else. Only Si and the guys.
You can ask him.
What?
"I, Daosi, is saying that Ming is really..."
Hello?
I'm Daoming Si. What he said is true.
Hey.
I've been repeating this over and over.
Are we done?
I've got no choice.
We didn't invite anyone to Canada.
Xinhui and Baihe came along.
Many people are complaining.
It must be those lame girls.
No, Qinghe Chen too.
Qinghe can be categorized as a lame girl too.
Qinghe is at a high school reunion.
Xiaoyou shared photos in the group.
Shancai looks so dumb.
Let me see.
See? Such a dumb look.
SHANCAI'S DUMB EXPRESSION
Where is this?
A restaurant on Huashan Road.
I don't know the place.
I'm going there.
Si.
They're having a reunion. It doesn't concern you.
I don't think it's okay.
Why not?
I think it's perfectly fine.
Yeah, it doesn't sound like a crazy stalker at all.
Hey, who are you calling a stalker?
I just happen to be nearby.
Two thousand meters is nearby?
Are you saying you're like star-crossed lovers?
I'm going to see my girlfriend.
What's wrong with that?
Hopefully, Shancai thinks so too.
Should we follow him?
CUMIN POWDER
Oh my gosh.
Gosh, Shancai.
Do you think it's salty or sweet?
It's too gross. I'm not playing
-Me neither. -No.
It's been so long. Nobody gets to escape.
All right.
Everyone, get ready.
Black or White.
Drink.
-Drink. -Okay.
-Drink. -I'll do it.
-Drink. -All right, I will.
I'll go first.
Is Zhibu trying to be a hero?
Everyone needs to drink it.
Yes.
Drink.
Drink!
-Drink! -I'll do it.
Drink!
Are you going to drink this gross thing?
Is this even wine?
Daoming Si.
What are you doing here?
I came to pick up my girlfriend. Is there any problem?
-Shancai has a boyfriend? -Yeah.
-Really? -I didn't know.
-Since when? -She's dating?
-Shancai's boyfriend is handsome. -Is he?
-Who is he? -Shancai.
You have a boyfriend?
No.
He's my senior in university.
She doesn't recognize you as her boyfriend.
You better not harass our Shancai.
He's my buddy, Daoming Si.
We are the F4.
-What's F4? -F4?
-What? -Never heard of it.
It's such a dated name.
Yeah, so ancient.
Like the F4 key on the keyboard?
Yeah.
F4? I've never heard of it.
Why are you causing trouble?
Causing trouble? I came here just to see you.
I'm fine and well. What is there to see?
You've seen me.
You can leave.
Yeah.
We're having a reunion.
It's none of your business.
Do you want to pay to take part?
You don't have to pay.
Just drink this.
And we can be friends.
Shancai, let's go.
Why should I go?
Hanging out with such lowlifes
at a lousy reunion will make you like them too.
-Who's a lowlife? -Yeah.
Then you shouldn't have come.
-What the hell? -Who are you calling
a lowlife in front of my friends?
-That's right. -What the hell?
Fine.
I'm a lowlife. I'm no match for you.
Shancai.
Don't.
Everyone's staring.
If you have a problem with our reunion,
we don't welcome you either.
You should leave.
Shancai.
Who exactly is this guy?
He told me to leave.
You're hanging out with these annoying people, drinking gross drinks,
and flirting so nonchalantly?
Daoming Si, Shaolin Si or whoever.
I won't let you off so easily
if you dare lay a hand on Shancai.
You can leave.
He hit him.
Oh my god. Is he okay?
Si is too rash.
He just made some progress and already brandishing his authority.
My instinct tells me Si will be out soon.
Why do you think so?
What if Si is having fun inside?
Why aren't you going in then?
My instinct says it's dangerous inside.
Quick, the hospital is ahead.
-Go to the hospital. -Is he okay?
-He's bleeding. -Yes.
Hurry, they're here.
How did this happen?
What's his deal?
Daoming Si.
I've had enough of you.
Please just disappear from my sight right now.
Why are you angry?
You should thank me for saving you from those low-life friends.
Otherwise, you'd be stinking by now.
Sure.
They're dirty and smelly.
But they are all my good friends from high school.
You have no idea how much I was looking forward to today.
I hate you.
Daoming Si. You've crossed the line.
Shancai, wait for me!
How embarrassing.
How am I going to explain to them?
It's okay. I'll talk to them for you.
They'll understand.
But, you should've told us about Daoming Si coming.
I had no idea he was going to show up.
I didn't ask him to.
But he really crossed the line this time.
I was really looking forward to the gathering today.
It's okay.
I'll talk to them. Don't worry.
Here you go.
Eat more.
Time is passing so fast. It's almost the new year.
It's been a great year.
See how our Shancai is growing up beautifully.
I've mastered the Eight Treasure Spicy Noodles.
And my dear found a good job.
Awesome.
Anyway, shouldn't we buy something as new year gifts to Daoming Si?
New year gifts?
We're not that close with him.
That can be fixed with more visits.
What do you think we should buy?
What makes you think Daoming Si will like the things we can afford?
It's the thought that matters.
He will understand.
How about buying a fruit hamper?
All right.
From now on,
I don't want to hear that name again.
Okay, I won't say it.
Don't be angry. We won't buy anything.
You can.
But we won't buy anything for that jerk.
All done. Keep the wound dry.
-Okay. Thanks. -You're welcome.
Thank you.
Shancai, why are you here?
I don't have a concussion.
The nurse said that I can go home.
I came to see you.
I'm so sorry you got hurt.
Don't worry about it. We're friends.
Don't take it so bad.
But I'm worried about you.
-Did you argue with your boyfriend? -No.
Besides, he's not my boyfriend.
Anyway, Zhibu.
What did you say to your mom?
I told her I got injured playing football with friends.
She believed me.
I'm fine. Don't worry.
Zhibu.
Dad wanted me to settle the bill.
Shancai, this is my brother, Shunping.
Brother?
How come I never heard about him before?
We are stepbrothers.
Our dad divorced his mom and then married my mom.
A brother is a brother.
No need to say more.
Shancai.
My brother is really smart.
He's a freshman at Mingde too.
Really?
I'm in Nutrition. How about you?
I'm doing a less popular subject.
I'm doing Mining.
Unheard of, right?
Okay. I'm done.
-Let's go. -Okay.
-I brought fruits. -I'll carry it.
Thanks.
Zhibu, wait for me.
Listen.
This is low risk, high reward.
You'll be rewarded handsomely.
What's the slogan nowadays?
If you don't manage your money, it will bid goodbye.
If you rather say goodbye to money,
you can say goodbye to me.
The investment rate this year peaked at 200 percent.
It's the best time to invest.
I will be frank with you.
Even I invested in it.
Let's do it then.
Happy New Year.
I wish you a prosperous one.
Dad, why are you so happy?
I just bagged a huge deal.
With my smooth talking skills,
our family will soon be at Daoming Si's level
based on company shares.
Dad.
Can you stop mentioning Daoming Si?
Did you two argue again?
He went and started a fight at my high school reunion.
He ridiculed my friends.
I'll never forgive him.
Okay. Let's not talk about it.
Let's eat. We've got delicious food.
-Have some prawns. -Wait, let me take a photo.
Hurry and eat.
Look here.
Happy new year.
Have a prosperous year.
-Let's dig in. -Okay.
I apologize to you from the bottom of my heart.
Look at that face.
You don't seem sincere at all. Try imitating Lei's innocent expression.
Yes, that's right.
Now, repeat after Ximen.
My harsh behavior has brought harm to your gentle soul.
For that, I'm ashamed and sorry.
"My harsh..."
I can't. It's too phony.
Si.
We stayed up late all night to draft this letter of apology.
Who else would help you if not for us?
He's the one who got on my nerves.
It doesn't matter who started it.
The point is, Shancai is angry.
Just look at him.
If you were Shancai, would you forgive him?
You mean someone who beat up my friend without reason?
Yes.
Never in my life.
School is starting soon.
You need to figure out how to make up.
Let's continue.
Hurry up.
"My rash behavior has brought harm to your gentle soul.
I..."
And then what?
"For that, I'm ashamed and sorry.
I hope the beautiful and merciful you will be able to forgive my stupidity.
Don't leave me in the dark."
Since you've memorized it, you can do it then.
The Nutrition Class is ahead.
Shancai will be there.
Qinghe, come here.
Who did you call?
You, of course. Who else?
I'm still pissed at Daoming Si.
Stay out of it.
Si will settle it with Shancai himself.
I...
Shancai's problem is my problem.
Listen up.
I'm not scared of you.
It's Daoming Si's fault for making Shancai unhappy
and ruining our gathering.
So...
That guy at the reunion...
You mean Zhibu?
He's recovered. He beat me in a basketball...
Basketball game.
You must be bad.
Si.
She's here.
The first sentence is,
"Hello, Shancai."
I know.
Shancai.
Morning, Qinghe. Let's go to class.
I'm leaving. Bye.
Shancai, Daoming Si got here so early.
Stop right there!
Shancai.
Are you sure it's okay to ignore him?
-I can't be bothered. -I'm not getting through to you.
I told her to stop and she disobeyed.
She's the rude one.
You guys seemed not to care about the holiday assignment.
Only three students in the whole class received above 90 points.
The three are
-Li Zhen. -Here.
-Dong Shancai. -Here.
You're amazing.
-And the last one is Li Xinhui. -Here.
Good.
As for the rest, redo the assignment.
Dismissed.
-No. -Damn.
No way.
Unlucky.
Shancai, Li Zhen, congratulations.
You two improved a lot.
I'm sure you worked hard.
Li Zhen helped me a lot.
No, you worked hard on your own.
My results are still trailing behind you guys.
Shancai.
Remember to team up with me for the next assignment.
Stop taking Shancai from me, okay?
Does Shancai belong to you?
How do you do your reports?
You can do it.
All the best.
FOOD NUTRITION
Thanks.
-Shunping. -Shancai.
We meet again.
What a coincidence.
Is Zhibu doing well?
Has he fully recovered?
The coach must be worried after what happened.
My dad is actually was very worried about Zhibu.
He took the university exam once and didn't do too well.
He's often out with his low-life friends.
And now he got hospitalized.
I could tell that he didn't fall and injure himself.
He was beaten.
He must have fought with someone at the reunion that day.
It wasn't like that.
If Daoming Si hadn't...
acted so rashly, it wouldn't have happened.
Don't misunderstand your brother. He's a good guy.
Yes, he's a little naughty sometimes,
but he always took care of us back in high school.
This is actually the first time someone defended him.
Hearing you say this,
I might have ignored him in the past.
I'm a terrible brother.
Don't say that.
You're nice too.
You went to visit him at the hospital, right?
Shancai.
You're so nice.
Can I be friends with you?
Of course.
Zhibu's brother is my brother too.
Si. How long will you stand here?
I wouldn't forgive you if I were Shancai.
I've already apologized. What else does she want?
Please, Si.
"Stop right there."
Is that an apology?
It's considered one in his vocabulary.
Since you refuse to apologize,
why not visit the guy you beat up?
Maybe that will appease Shancai.
Yes.
You beat him up real good.
You should at least apologize.
You guys are annoying.
My brother actually played basketball a few days ago.
I think it was with that Qinghe guy from your class.
He supposedly wanted to beat him while he's injured.
-And? -But he failed.
That Qinghe lost pretty badly.
That sounds just like Qinghe.
Are you done?
Are you guys my friends or Shancai's?
-Isn't that Daoming Si? -We're helping you
because we're your friends.
Why are we hiding?
Because I don't want to see him.
What?
I want to hear what they're saying.
If you don't yield,
Shancai is the type that will ignore you forever.
Ignore me then.
What's the big deal?
A bad-tempered tomboy like her
with short and stubby legs like a frog can stay away.
I have nothing to lose.
They aren't talking about you, right?
You're right.
She lacks femininity.
She's clumsy and stubborn too.
We never saw her as a girl.
I agree.
But she's exactly the fierce woman that you like.
Me? Like her?
Yeah right.
She's the one who's always staring at me with those beady cow eyes,
begging me to be with her.
Do I look like a cow?
No.
She should be grateful that I accepted her flaws
and her nagging.
I don't want a water buffalo.
You and Ms. Zhuang said the same thing.
She called her a water buffalo too.
Yes. Every time she got angry,
her eyes would get really huge.
She would huff and puff.
Just like a beady-eyed frog.
Just like this, right?
You can imitate Shancai so well.
They're making fun of you.
I'll show them.
Daoming Si, you bastard. Retard!
Get going.
Did you hear someone calling Si?
I thought I imagined it.
I heard "retard" too.
Who dare criticize me? Show yourself!
Are you okay?
We ran far away from them. I don't think they'll find us.
You almost gave me a heart attack.
I was surprised that I said that myself.
Why did I suddenly lose control?
Thankfully, we got away.
It felt good though
thinking back on it.
I think so too.
I feel like I vented my anger.
It's a rare chance.
The timing, place and people had to align.
You know what?
I wish I had known you as soon as I joined Mingde.
I think I'd enjoy those days more.
Actually, I heard about you and what happened.
I've met you before too.
Really?
I saw you when you delivered an order to our house.
I think you looked really nice on the bike.
Your hair was billowing.
Just like a leading actress in a movie.
After that, I ordered from your shop a lot.
It wasn't always you who delivered.
But the food is really good.
I didn't expect
you would win the special award at the cooking competition.
I guess it's harder to order for delivery now.
Next time, you can come to my house and I'll cook for you.
When I was in high school, your brother, me,
Qinghe and the rest often ate the corn from this shop.
Really?
But after we entered university,
we became occupied with our own things.
It was hard to meet up.
That's why I really anticipated the gathering that time.
If you are free and want to hang out
or if you crave for corn, you can call me.
We study at the same place anyway.
We can call Zhibu too.
What?
Do you want a bite of my corn?
Okay, here you go.
Hey, that's a big bite! Give it back!
Give it back.
There's only one now.
You can have it.
Okay.
So now we're considered
bosom buddies, yes?
Bosom buddies?
Hello, you're a guy, okay?
You can call me your buddy then.
Next time you run into Daoming Si, you won't have to hide.
I'll protect you.
-Who is this? -It's none of your business.
The one who called me a retard was you, right?
I was standing up for my girlfriend. What's the problem?
Shunping, what did you say?
Shancai, have you lost your mind?
Why are you flirting with such a pathetic guy?
Why do you care who I'm flirting with?
In your mind, everyone apart from yourself is pathetic.
Why? Are you jealous?
Do you feel uneasy every time Shancai is out of sight?
You lash out when things don't go your way.
Are you still a suckling child that can't live without Shancai?
It's too bad.
You have no idea what Shancai likes.
She enjoys eating corn with me
more than being with you.
Say it again.
Stop it, Daoming Si.
What? Why should I shut up?
Shancai.
You need to be clear with him.
If you don't reject him, he'll pester you forever.
One more word...
Daoming Si, stop! Let him go.
Let go.
-Are you okay, Shunping? -I'm fine.
Daoming Si.
Why must you always be this way?
I feel suffocated.
Please just let me go, okay?
Shancai.
Let's go.
Get away from him.
Do you want some corn?
You can have it.
Dong Shancai!
I like you.
I don't know why.
Even I'm surprised by how much I like you.
No matter where I go, you're the only person that I see.
Damn, you're annoying.
Just like a buzzing fly.
Shancai.
I know I'm annoying.
If you want to run away, I'll chase after you.
If you run to Mars,
I'll go there too.
Let's go. He's crazy.
History repeats itself.
Si had a long face and left without a word.
Lei, you're here.
I saw Si in the hallway but he ignored me.
I think his failed apology affected him badly.
If we could transfer dating know-how through our blood,
I'm willing to transfuse mine to him.
I'm even willing to donate my bone marrow, brain cells and heart.
If so, you guys should look for Shancai and persuade her.
-No thanks. -You wanted to donate blood, right?
You know what?
There are two phrases in this world that you need to say yourself.
"I love you" and "I'm sorry."
Exactly.
Let's check the cafeteria later.
Shunping?
Shancai.
I was looking for you.
How's your injury?
It's just a little bruise. I'm okay.
Who's he?
Zhibu's younger brother.
He's studying Mining.
Zhibu has a brother?
I never knew that.
I know you.
You lost to my brother at basketball.
He said you should train for another ten years.
Is that what he said about me?
Tell him I want to challenge him again.
Okay.
Shunping, why did you want to see me?
Let's talk elsewhere.
Where are you going?
Shancai.
Sorry.
Why are you saying sorry?
I said you were my girlfriend yesterday.
I wanted to piss Daoming Si off.
I was too harsh.
I hope it's okay.
Of course.
I know you just wanted to help me.
I'm glad you don't mind.
Shancai, since we're bosom buddies,
I want to be honest with you.
I think
you should stop seeing Daoming Si.
He's not a good guy.
To be honest, sometimes I think he's nice.
Sometimes he's crazy.
To me, he's too extreme.
I feel like I'm on a tightrope when I'm with him.
I hope you aren't offended.
I'm not.
It's because you care.
I have some friends who knew Daoming Si from before.
They want to talk to you.
Will you see them?
To talk about what?
They'll be here soon.
Let's talk when they get here.
Shancai.
I'm thirsty. I'll get some drinks. What do you want?
Juice.
I can go with you.
It's okay. I'll be right back.
Shancai.
Shancai!
Translated by Jay Wong
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