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[Sweet Combat]
[Episode 15]
Fang Yu left school in such a hurry.
Why do you think she did that?
Have you noticed she's been acting so mysterious lately?
I don't know.
Even if I did know, I wouldn't tell you.
You!
What are you laughing at?
I didn't. Did I laugh?
You did!
Something fishy is going on. He must know something!
I...
Why did you laugh?
I really didn't.
Maybe the fever a while back fried my brain. My doctor can prove that.
We've never doubted that your brain was fried.
I'll beat you up until your brain is complete mush!
[Zhengze University]
Ming Tian, we're grown up now.
We can go to school on our own.
Ming Tian, focus on preparing for the tournament.
I will protect Ming Zhu.
Ming Zhu and Ming Lang are so supportive of me.
I mustn't disappoint them!
Students, this is the muscle anatomy of the human body.
You must memorize this. You will be tested on this.
Absolutely outrageous.
Director?
Why are these two dozing off in class again?
Director, they're only so tired because
they're always training me and Ming Tian and helping us at work.
Then you two must work even harder so their efforts aren't wasted.
I know.
Director, they don't have to participate in the preliminaries
but they will be performing in the finals.
They may be naturally gifted
but if they spend all their time on me and Ming Tian
will that interfere with their own training?
You didn't bring this to their attention?
I did, but no matter what I say each time
they always tell me not to worry.
Then don't worry.
Director?
Sun Hao!
Where are you looking? I'm right here.
Come on. You bike.
Me?
Hurry up. I must see how well the girls trained your stamina.
Come on!
Go.
Put your back into it!
Did you not eat dinner? Go straight!
- Go! - Don't push me, Director.
Look at you!
Why do you have so little energy? Bike faster.
Director, where exactly are we going?
To solve the puzzle in your mind and show you the right way.
The right way?
Didn't you say you're afraid training you and Ming Tian
will interfere with your seniors' training?
Yes.
Saying that means you still don't know them well enough.
After all, you're not with them 24/7.
I'll make sure you have a clear understanding today.
Go, quickly!
Stop, stop!
Director, isn't this the boxing gym that Ya Nan's family runs?
In the dead of night
they practice alone with a single-minded focus
and make up for an entire day's training.
This is the reason
they have been the top three athletes in Zhengze year after year.
I see now!
It's because they understand
natural talent gives them an advantage towards victory
but that is not absolute.
Therefore, it means nothing without training.
- Director-- - Don't speak.
Seeing the way Ya Nan is training
she probably won't stop until the floor is covered in sweat.
Director--
I believe the other two are also training just as vigorously.
Director, can we head back now?
Yes.
Then get down!
Okay.
Don't be shy, Ming Tian.
Yu, let's stop now.
Ms. Chen, don't stop me.
I'm determined. I can do this.
But look. You cut so many. That'll last us two weeks.
Why don't we switch to carrots?
It's your honor to be trained by them.
You must work hard! Don't disappoint them!
Yes, I know!
That's good. Keep going.
How is it?
It's so good! You could give my mom a run for her money!
Really?
Fang Yu, you've succeeded at chow mein.
That's great!
Best Fighter?
It's actually Chowhound, isn't it?
- Best Runner! - Best Runner.
Are you happy for me?
Fang Yu, do you like puppies too?
Yes.
What about bunnies? Which do you like more?
Why would you ask that?
Just a random question.
You've succeeded at making Mama Hao's chow mein.
Is there anything else you want to learn?
I can teach you how to make dry noodles
noodles with meat sauce, or seafood noodles.
No, thanks.
Thank you, Sun Hao.
Knowing how to make chow mein is enough.
Right, Best Runner?
You're welcome, Fang Yu.
[Huawu Fight]
Try it.
Do I really have to?
Fang Yu, I've always had a sensitive stomach.
[Stomach Relief Medication]
My best friend indeed! You sure are savage!
Eat it.
How is it?
It tastes pretty good! It's just like Mama Hao's!
Fang Yu, how did you do this?
I know. You want to make it for Ming Tian, don't you?
I want to express my feelings this way.
Isn't this tactful?
If he really doesn't like me
he can use the noodles as an analogy to reject me.
This won't place too much pressure on either of us
so it won't affect his training.
This is a great idea and takes everything into consideration.
So when are you going to make it for him?
I'll just go to his house one day.
Silly Fang Yu, you were just talking about being tactful
and you're going to directly show up at his house?
Your intentions couldn't be more obvious!
So what do I do?
What are friends for?
This is when I come in handy.
Don't worry, I have a better idea.
Sun Hao.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
You've been acting so strange lately.
Why don't you seriously consider making a trip to the hospital?
This has nothing to do with being sick.
I... I'm just...
I'm just...
Okay, I won't force you to talk.
No! You have to let me finish. I've been holding it in for too long.
You can't tell anyone though!
I'll thank you on behalf of my Mom. Okay?
Okay, tell me.
You promise?
Ask me if I have any secrets.
Ask me.
Okay. Do you have any secrets?
Lately, I...
seem to be making progress with Fang Yu.
It feels like we're almost a couple.
I know you don't believe me. I can barely believe it myself!
But it did happen.
I won't tell you the details.
Do you know why Fang Yu has been so mysterious lately?
It's because she comes to see me every night when the food stall is closing.
Don't make things up in your head.
She's just learning how to make chow mein.
She might seem cold and frosty
but she actually likes to smile.
She's so cute when she's afraid of being splattered by oil!
She also talks to Best Fighter.
She was so gentle!
She will definitely be a good wife and mother.
Sun Hao!
Fang Yu!
I have plans with Fang Yu. I have to go.
Mind your chin! Why are you letting it stick out?
Watch your form.
Go another round.
Ming Tian.
What's wrong?
You're so distracted.
The prelims are coming up. This won't do.
Sorry, Ya Nan.
Forget it. Let's go eat.
You can go on your own. I want to continue practicing.
I said take a break.
Stop training. Come on.
- I'm hungry. Let's go. - Ya Nan.
- Go! - Ya Nan!
Take off the gloves.
This way.
- Isn't the dining hall that way? - Who said we're going there?
Hurry! I heard it's free!
Hurry!
Do you hear that? Free lunch.
- Free lunch? - Come on.
Everybody, Fang Yu is treating us all to Mama Hao's chow mein!
Line up! Everybody will get some! Just be patient.
Wow! Fang Yu is so generously reserving Sun Hao's chow mein to hand out here.
I heard it's to cheer us on.
I heard Sun Hao's chow mein is delicious! Now I can finally try it!
Yes! And it's free!
Ming Tian, do you believe that?
Based on my understanding of Fang Yu, she's not that generous.
She must be doing this for a certain someone.
How is it going, Fang Yu?
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
I plan on pursuing Fang Yu.
As my buddy, you have to help me.
Do you support me?
Lately, I...
seem to be making progress with Fang Yu.
It feels like we're almost a couple.
Do you know why Fang Yu has been so mysterious lately?
It's because she comes to see me every night when the food stall is closing.
Ming Tian, where are you going?
I often work at the stall and have plenty of chances to eat there.
You can enjoy it.
That doesn't matter. We're already so far up the line.
If you just leave, that'll be a snub to Fang Yu.
Fang Yu!
Ya Nan! Ming Tian!
See? Even Sun Hao is happy to see us.
As his friend, you should show him some support.
Let's go.
I see. Fang Yu, you must want Ya Nan and Ming Tian to try your cooking.
Don't worry. They're sure to be full of praise!
I made a special lunch for Ming Tian today.
He should be getting hungry now. I better bring it to him quickly.
Hurry! There are noodles! Let's go!
Noodles?
Ming Tian!
Song Xiao Mi, Fang Yu is treating everyone to chow mein.
Ming Tian and I are eating this for lunch.
But I made a special lunch for Ming Tian.
You made lunch too?
I'll show you my classmate love and eat it!
No! It's not for you!
But Ming Tian is going to eat chow mein.
Fang Yu, the noodles have to be this way.
There are so many people lined up. Give me a hand.
Give it back to me! It's not for you!
I'll take this lunch.
Xiao Mi, let's go.
Ming Tian!
Ming Tian! Ming Tian!
Fang Yu? Fang Yu?
Hurry, let's speed things up.
Please hold on.
Here.
Do you like it?
You need more protein at this stage.
Chicken has a high protein content. Eat up.
Xiao Mi, I can do it myself. Thank you.
It's okay. Dig in.
Eat.
Ming Tian, I was very touched by what you did just now.
All clean!
Eat up.
Fang Yu! Fang Yu! Fang Yu!
What are you doing?
I was just calling out to you.
I don't like others touching my shoulder.
Fang Yu! The noodles are burning!
You can't be like this.
Even if there are no customers or it tastes bad, you must finish cooking!
Even if you're Queen, you can't act like this, Fang Yu!
This won't do.
It seems I will have to clarify things with Xiao Mi.
There's a saying among food sellers.
If the chef is willing to eat the food he cooks and loves it
that means he uses quality ingredients and is honest with his customers.
I saved a bowl just for you. Try it.
I really have no appetite.
By the way, this is our family's secret chili sauce.
We only give it to our regulars. It's known as Hell's Spicy Hot.
Fang Yu, do you dare to try it?
- It really is very spicy. - I told you.
I want some water.
Water? I'll pour you some.
No.
Can you...
buy a bottle of water for me from the vending machine at the sports field?
I want a bottle of spring water.
Sure. Hold on a moment. I'll go right now.
Turns out Fang Yu learned to make chow mein for Ming Tian.
Be careful.
You haven't eaten all day.
I made your favorite dough dumplings.
Eat some.
Thanks, Mom, but I have no appetite.
What's wrong? What hurts?
Tell me. Where?
My heart hurts.
Because of that beautiful senior schoolmate?
How did you know?
I gave birth to you. I know everything about you.
You're a warmhearted person.
But you just had to fall for a girl who wears a layer of frost.
You'll have a hard time.
Besides, there's someone else in her heart.
Mom, I just realized
you're really a parasite living in my stomach.
Hey, can you use a better description?
Let me tell you.
In business, your gains are sweat and money.
But the gains you get for your efforts in love
are tears and heartache.
It's not worth it.
I understand all that
but seeing her so heartbroken as she ate the noodles I made for her
my heart hurt more than hers.
That's all right though. I'll be happy as long as she is happy.
Whether I have a spot in her heart is no longer that important.
You've given up?
Of course not!
I've decided to stand behind her and silently protect her.
When she is tired and turns around and notices me
she might one day realize she can't live without me.
You've grown up in a flash.
Very good.
I'm very happy you think this way.
Do you know this?
No matter what decision you make, I will support you.
That doesn't include murder, arson, or drugs.
If you want to move our food stall to the moon one day
I'll follow you to the moon.
I knew you were the best, Mom.
Of course.
Hello, Xiao Mi?
Okay, got it.
Who is it?
Xiao Mi wants to see me.
That little spicy pepper?
Don't eat it. It's so hot.
Mom, keep it for me in the fridge. I'll eat it when I get back. Bye.
Little spicy pepper?
She's a good one. Very spicy.
She could protect my son.
Sun Hao! Sun Hao, over here!
Cheers!
Wow, you ordered so much.
Do you know what I did today?
I don't know.
Today...
Ming Tian and I had our first kiss!
Oh.
What's that for?
Why is that your reaction?
One small step for me is a great leap for our happiness!
As a member of Meow Meow Chu Love Alliance
I came running to tell you just to have you react this way!
Oh! Just oh!
That's just atrocious behavior!
If all goes well for me and Ming Tian, your work will be cut in half!
Or I might have double the work.
What did you say?
Nothing, nothing. Eat.
No.
I must flaunt this to Fang Yu.
But...
A selfie doesn't seem appropriate during such a heart-pounding moment.
There's no way for Fang Yu to witness
the blissful moment between Ming Tian and me.
What a shame.
She must know and back out.
Yes, I should post this on social media and show off!
You can't!
Why? Give it back!
Give it!
Because...
Because, because. Because of what?
Because of... the frog and duck.
What frog and duck?
There's a saying about a frog boiled in warm water.
What does that mean?
It means you must treat the other person as a frog
and place it in warm water and slowly cook it.
In such a situation, the frog slowly dies without even realizing it.
I think I get it.
You're saying Ming Tian is the frog.
If I'm too open about this, I'll scare him off.
Yes, yes.
I have to place him in warm water and slowly cook him.
Slowly cook and cook...
And then...
Correct. You're so smart, Xiao Mi.
That's exactly it!
You're rarely so smart!
This is a great idea. How come you're suddenly so wise?
It's nothing.
Then what about the duck? What does that mean?
The duck...
Wait. Don't tell me yet.
I know what it means.
Do you mean to tell me
to be careful of letting the duck that is so close to my mouth fly off?
Yes! That's exactly it.
You're becoming so profound! I really have to think on this.
What a close call!
In the moment, all I could think of was kungpao chicken and braised duck.
I can't believe it worked out!
This mustn't be made public.
Cook the frog in warm water.
Meow, meow. Meow!
Ming Tian.
[Huawu Fight]
What's the use in sulking here?
You're better off asking Ming Tian to explain.
Isn't it clear enough?
I think Ming Tian must be too softhearted
so that's why he couldn't bring himself to turn down Song Xiao Mi.
You know--
As for that kiss
I'm certain Song Xiao Mi attacked him by surprise
so Ming Tian couldn't dodge it.
You know Song Xiao Mi has always been a big flirt.
My queen, sandbags aren't cheap.
I have to pay if they're broken.
Girls, are you hungry after training for so long?
I bought snacks.
Don't mention food. No food.
Okay, I won't mention it. Just eat.
The tournament is coming up. You need plenty of nutrition.
Thank you, Uncle Cheng. I'm not hungry.
Ya Nan.
Fang Yu.
It's delicious food.
Eat up.
Fang Yu, eat more. The tournament is coming up.
My dad bought salmon just for you.
My apprentice will also be taking part in the Zhengze Tournament, right?
Luo Guan Yan is a Zhiying student. He has nothing to do with us.
But he's my student, so he has something to do with you.
Moreover, with his skill, he should have no problem moving on to the finals.
I might as well close the gym that day
and I'll go to your school to cheer him on.
You're going to Zhengze to cheer for a Zhiying student?
Is he really my dad?
Look, there you go again.
Next, you'll say I'm playing favorites
for teaching the Death Strike only to him but not you.
That's the truth, isn't it? Fang Yu, be the judge.
Death Strike?
Uncle Ji, do I look like a freak to you?
If you're a freak, then we must be space aliens with horns.
Ji Gang! What's wrong, Ji Gang?
Is this Death Strike you're talking about
the boxing move that killed someone in the ring in Macau many years ago?
Yes.
Uncle Cheng, you know how to use it?
Yes.
It was my master who invented it. He only taught it to his few apprentices.
I'll be frank.
The one who killed someone in the ring with that was a fellow apprentice.
Fang Yu! Fang Yu!
Did I say something wrong?
Fang Yu, stop!
What's wrong? Why are you so angry?
Is it just because my dad mentioned the Death Strike?
Don't mention those words again!
You should at least tell me why! Why can't I mention the Death--
Why are you so worked up about that move?
Cheng Ya Nan, listen carefully.
If you learn the Death Strike one day
we won't be friends anymore.
Wait! What has that move done to anger you?
The athlete who died in the ring back then
was a very important person to me.
I loathe the Death Strike.
I loathe even more the one who killed him with it!
Fang Yu!
Dad.
I think I now understand how you felt before you took to the stage.
I will do my best and won't let you down.
Fang Yu, I heard you've been here for three hours already.
How could you not wear gloves?
What are you doing?
Hands are what a fighter should protect the most.
How could you allow them to be injured?
I thought of Uncle Ji.
He must have been in great pain when he was struck by the Death Strike.
That's why...
I also wanted to experience... that pain.
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