Episode 3
You're still awake, hubby.
My best friend is heartbroken.
I went to the bar to drink with her as soon as I got off work.
She said she broke up with her boyfriend...
she dated for 3 years.
She thinks that love that never changes...
can only be obtained with luck.
For an unlucky person like me,
my greatest luck in life...
is meeting you, hubby.
That's really touching.
But, don't think I'll forgive you so easily.
You came home at 2 am.
Drink this before you sleep.
Principal Cheng.
This must be a misunderstanding.
The students in my class...
have no reason to steal the school's official stamp.
I checked the CCTV footage.
These three stole it.
The incident of the official stamp...
The higher-ups came to assess our school.
As cleanliness was a key assessment criterion,
the principal made us stay back to clean up the school!
Yes.
And it was just students with poor grades like us.
It was unfair treatment.
Of course we were angry.
We wanted to get back at him.
As a result...
As a result,
we got into trouble.
I was with them.
The few of you...
are always burdening the school.
Today,
I'll give you all...
a chance to make up for that.
Understand?
-Yes. -Yes.
Principal Cheng.
This is the denture you ordered.
This...
Why are you the one delivering it?
Well,
the owner of the dental clinic...
is my relative.
So, I brought it back for you.
I've checked.
It's perfect.
I'm sure...
it'll shine brightly on you.
What are you all looking at?
You naughty kids.
Do your work properly! Don't slack off!
Principal Cheng, I'll excuse myself.
Goodbye.
How can we steal the principal's denture?
No, we can't do that.
Why are you such a coward?
He forced us to protest in this manner!
Even my parents don't work me so hard!
That's right!
What are you afraid of?
We have Fei Da Chuan with us.
Then...
What do you plan to do?
Here's my plan.
One of you will keep watch...
and the other one will come with me.
But, the one that comes with me...
must be like me.
Brave and smart.
-I'll keep watch! -I'll keep watch!
You two...
Alright.
Let's have a fair competition.
The winner will come with me.
Guess how many toes...
I have on my left foot.
Five?
Your turn.
Six?
You got it right. You'll come with me.
Hello. I'm from Speed Post.
Please come out and collect your parcel.
Alright.
Let's go.
Move.
This...
What?
We weren't trying to steal the school's official stamp.
Principal Cheng.
Since they are first offenders,
why don't you give them a chance?
First offenders?
You want to give them a chance to steal again?
We've already returned it to you.
What else do you want?
Are you proud of what you did?
All three of you...
will have to be expelled!
-No! -No!
We just...
wanted to steal your denture.
Yes.
Because your denture is too pretty.
I was instantly captivated.
We just wanted to make one...
that looks exactly the same for Teacher Gao.
This...
Right. I don't have good teeth.
Thank you.
How absurd!
This is totally absurd!
On top of stealing,
you lied!
Yan Mo.
What brought you over?
Good morning, sir.
I'm Fei Da Chuan's guardian.
I heard he caused trouble.
Where are your manners?
I'm your uncle.
My dad is his grandmother's brother.
My mom is his dad's niece.
My grandfather is his...
This... What's going on?
I don't care about your relationship!
Just tell me.
What do we do about this?
What do you mean?
What can we do?
Even if we've stolen your stamp,
it was because you forced us to do that.
It's because you discriminate us!
We're students, not slaves!
For justice and freedom,
we're willing to fight back with our lives!
But, we can't accept expulsion!
Good.
Well said.
Good.
You just look down on us.
Right?
Let's make a bet.
If we improve in our mid-term exam,
you'll write this off.
What do you think?
Okay.
Stand up!
We shall do as you suggested.
In the final exam,
if you enter the Top 100,
I will...
let this matter slide.
If you fail to do so...
If you can't get into the Top 100,
it's time your parents...
look for a school...
that'll accept thieves!
No problem.
I'm sorry, Principal Cheng!
I'll go back and write a reflective essay!
I'm sorry, Principal Cheng!
Please don't listen to Fei Da Chuan.
He... He was too agitated.
Wait. What's so hard about getting into the Top 100?
-Shut up. -No problem.
There are 12 classes in our grade.
There are at least 60 students in every class.
So what?
What's the total number of students?
Seven hundred and thirty-nine.
No problem, Principal Cheng.
How many again?
Seven hundred and thirty-nine.
This...
Principal Cheng.
Look.
For these three students...
to get into the Top 100,
it's almost impossible.
If you apply that standard,
it'll seem as though you're deliberately giving them a hard time.
Why don't you give them another chance?
If they manage to improve...
by 100 placings in this monthly test,
we'll forgive them.
What do you think?
Have some tea.
It's hot.
-Thank you, sir! -Thank you, sir!
Let me refill the tea.
The weather is too hot lately.
We tend to get heaty.
Sorry. Your legs...
Okay.
I got it.
Don't worry.
I've told my mom.
She said she'll hire a senior to tutor me.
If I fail,
I'll transfer to a private school.
I'm doomed.
Don't you have Zhao Guan Chao?
My brother?
Why don't you try?
I'd rather get expelled...
than let him humiliate me.
Right. Don't you have your nephew?
He's your direct nephew.
Yes.
You're so smart. Why didn't I think of him?
Mo Mo has always been...
a very "helpful" person.
We're doomed.
I've an idea.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Lao Ye is in my hands.
You'd better do as I say.
So?
Tutor us.
I... You're our only hope.
Right.
No.
We won't take up too much of your time.
Get out.
I'm going to cook it tonight.
I've even prepared a pot.
Will you help us or not?
No.
The wind was too strong. I didn't hear you.
It's okay. Go ahead.
You really don't care?
I do.
If you cook it,
I'll do the same to you two.
What should we do now?
Maybe we should just release the dog.
Qiao Yi, you...
Let's take responsibility for our own mistake.
Sorry for startling you.
Release the dog.
I'll only tutor you on weekends.
You're not allowed to go anywhere beyond the living room.
You can't come late or leave early.
No one can talk without my permission.
And most importantly,
always remove your shoes.
There are 739 students in Grade 10.
In the last monthly test, Qiao Yi was No. 739...
and Fei Da Chuan was No. 714.
The goal is simple.
Based on conservative estimate,
both of you will pass with an average score of 65.
We're 21 days to the next test.
I've come up with a plan.
You must revise strictly according to my plan.
No excuse.
You're so noisy.
You've been repeating the same thing the whole day.
"The undoing of the six states was...
caused not by their unadvanced armament or unfavorable battles...
but by their...
Bribing.
"But by their bribing of Qin State."
"Their bribing weakened...
"Their bribing weakened their power and strength."
Further.
"Further leading to their collapse."
"One may doubt and ask...
I think you're beautiful.
I live in Shanghai.
I...
Sixteen days to the test.
Coming!
It's just a barrel of water. What took you so long?
You're my tutor?
Have a drink, teacher.
Have we met before?
Have we?
I dare you!
It's you.
Right.
My mom said she paid one of the Top 3 students to tutor me...
and that's you?
My deskmate just had appendectomy.
I came in place of him.
Anyway,
my name is Da Xiong.
My name is Hao Wu Yi.
I know.
You're Zhao Guan Chao's classmate.
Actually, I don't know how to tutor someone.
I've poor grades myself.
Why did you deskmate send you then?
Because I owe him money.
So, I'm working in place of him.
Is this for real?
Do you still want tutelage?
What was your original plan for this weekend?
Go to a club.
One cliche in romance novels.
The hero and heroine gets into a fight in their first meeting.
But fate will reunite them.
If a man you fought with...
appears before you again,
he must be your hero.
Come. Hurry.
This must be your first time here.
No.
I come very often.
Waiter! Give us a glass of orange juice!
Today is the club's anniversary.
All customers...
must draw a card.
The two that get the same card...
will have to go up for a game. Pick a card.
What's your card?
It's a secret!
Another cliche in romance novels.
The hero and heroine will accidentally kiss in all sorts of ways.
They can kiss from a fall,
a collision...
and even from sleep walking.
I'm too familiar with these methods.
Boss.
I've fixed the machine...
and reinstalled the system.
It won't hang again.
That's fast, boy.
Not really.
Come. Here you go.
That's too much.
I'll still call you next time.
Okay.
Come. Pick a card. We've a game today.
Da Xiong, is this your friend?
It's your first time here. Do you know the dice games?
No.
It's okay. I'll teach you.
Hey, waiter!
Ten jugs of beer!
I don't drink.
You don't drink?
Da Xiong, look.
Your friend is so stuck up.
She came to a club and yet she doesn't want to drink.
I don't know you...
and you're not good-looking either.
Why should I entertain you?
Stupid girl, are you asking for trouble?
Sorry.
She's my friend.
I'll send her home now.
Zhao Guan Chao?
What are you doing here?
You're Zhao Guan Chao?
From Class 3 Grade 10?
Do I know you?
You don't know me, but I know you.
You bullied my younger sister...
and I haven't made you pay for that.
Brothers.
Go!
Where is he?
That way!
I'm suffocating!
Why did you bring me out?
Can't you see that I'm outnumbered?
I can use you as my shield.
Zhao Guan Chao!
Am I a punchbag to you?
What were you doing in the club?
You gave up life because of the principal's demand?
I came with my private tutor.
What? Where is he now?
He's the guy who's after you.
That guy? What can he teach you? Drinking and playing dice games?
That's none of your business!
I lost my tutor because of you! You've to tutor me now!
Sure.
You... Why are you suddenly so nice?
How much did you pay him?
I want double of that.
Zhao Guan Chao, what's wrong with you?
I'm your classmate...
and your sister's best friend.
Yes, you're Qiao Yi's best friend...
and money is the best.
Zhao Guan Chao!
Are you really Qiao Yi's brother?
I forgot to tell you.
Qiao Yi is adopted.
I won't allow you to say that about Qiao Yi!
I'm so hungry.
I can cook for the two of you...
to thank Yan Mo for tutoring me.
No.
Why?
I can't tolerate the smell of smoke.
He doesn't like the smell of smoke.
He hates coke.
He also hates having visitors.
He must be the most anti-social guy in this world.
Now you know how difficult my life is.
Is he angry?
Will he put poison in my food?
But I'm his uncle.
I've always been anti-social.
This I know.
But, who says...
we must all be sociable people?
Just sandwiches?
He only eats sandwiches. Just make do.
Why?
It's convenient, fast and smoke-free.
I used to assume that...
he came from a poor family.
Because he's always seen in the same shirt in school.
You got the wrong idea.
He has 20 pieces of the same shirt.
Where are his parents?
His dad is the captain of a cruise...
and his mom is the leader of a ballet company.
They are always working overseas.
He was a crybaby in the past.
But then, he changed.
Whenever he's in bad mood, he'll hide in his room...
to do a jigsaw puzzle.
Poor guy.
Yes. As his uncle, I feel so bad for him.
I think I'll be fine...
if you guys stop bothering me.
By the way Qiao Yi,
I heard that...
there's a stalker in this area.
I'll walk you home later.
But, you've 2 more papers to complete.
Alright. Mo Mo can walk you back.
No thanks. My house is nearby.
It's right across the elementary school next door.
You called me, Teacher Gao?
Yes.
I heard you're tutoring Zhao Qiao Yi and Fei Da Chuan.
Yes.
Don't overwork yourself.
Don't let it affect your studies.
Zhao Qiao Yi isn't that bad.
She's just bad at certain subjects.
You know her quite well.
I'm just stating the fact.
What the heck is this?
You're really stupid.
It's already so detailed and you still don't understand?
There are 5 steps to the answer.
You just jumped from the first step to the last.
Who in this world can understand this?
You only paid RMB 200.
If you pay RMB 500,
I'll fill it in.
Zhao Guan Chao.
Okay.
I can show you another method to solve the question.
Forget it. I'll do it myself.
You've 10 minutes from now.
I'm going home.
Twenty minutes.
Top up.
Fine.
What are you guys doing?
We're playing a game.
It's one stroke on the face for every wrong answer.
Which one did you answer wrongly?
This one.
Go and wash your face.
Eat properly. Read it after the meal.
Okay.
Let's proceed to the questions on the next page.
She hopes to leave this programme...
because in her other programme,
she can be the star.
Seven days to the test.
The chemical reaction rate is for measuring...
the speed of the chemical reaction.
Decrease in reactant concentration or increase in product concentration...
shows that...
Sorry.
I stayed up last night.
Where were we?
Let's call it a day.
I'm going home.
There has many cases of single women...
being stalked and raped at night.
The local police advised the ladies...
to avoid walking alone at night...
to prevent the same mishaps.
I heard there's a stalker in this area.
I'll walk you home later.
Where's everyone?
They left?
Could it be that the person earlier...
was just heading the same way?
I don't know.
By the way, what are you doing here?
I'm walking my dog.
This is how you walk your dog?
Lao Ye has kidney stones.
Dogs have kidney stones too?
Dogs are just like humans.
If we convert his age to human age,
he's 79 years old now.
That's why you named him "Lao Ye" (gramps)?
No.
It's because he acts like my grandpa.
Do you live alone?
Do you have friends?
Is Lao Ye considered a friend?
Making friends is actually easy.
You go to school,
leave school...
and go home together.
When you buy snacks,
you buy one for your friend.
You'll remember your friend's birthday.
And when you buy food or drinks,
you buy one for your friend.
That's so troublesome.
Also,
you should never find your friend troublesome.
You just added that, right?
No. That has been always a rule.
If you don't believe me, you can ask Hao Wu Yi.
My house is here.
Yan Mo.
We walked home together.
Are we friends now?
Good morning.
Where's Da Chuan?
He has some family business today.
This should be -3.
You forgot the square root.
Anything else?
No.
Have I improved?
You already came last in our grade.
Can it get worse?
Will I be able to pass tomorrow's test?
You've done all types of questions that will be tested.
What if there's no similar question?
Then you can only blame your luck.
Finish this set of papers next.
Tomorrow's the test.
And you brought me to an Internet cafe for games?
Before the test, you need to relax your mind and body.
This is psychology.
It's profound.
On top of revising every day,
you've to tutor the two of us.
I thought you're made of iron.
He'll kill me.
Give me that screwdriver.
The slotted one.
I thought we're here to play games.
The key is to condition your mind and body.
The process doesn't matter.
You want me to condition myself by being your assistant?
Did you practice the questions I spotted?
Of course.
That settles it.
From the technical aspect, you can already answer...
questions spotted by a legend like me.
From the psychological aspect, I already gave you...
silent and seamless counseling.
What do you need to worry about?
-What if you got the wrong questions? -That's impossible.
I'll ask Qiao Yi.
I bet Yan Mo spotted some questions as well.
That's unnecessary.
Mine is the standard answer.
Yan Mo is No. 1 in our grade.
You're just No. 2.
That's because I'm not serious.
If I'm serious, I can beat him anytime.
Prove it then.
Idiot.
I'm going home.
Thank you for tutoring me in this period.
Thank you.
I have a gift for you.
We're 5 minutes to the test.
Where's Hao Wu Yi?
Here she is.
Do you guys have confidence for the math test?
No.
But, I've a lucky charm.
The great God of Exams!
Please let me pass every test!
The great God of Exams!
Please let me pass every test!
The great God of Exams!
I... I'm going to the toilet.
Please let me pass every test!
The great God of Exams.
Please let me pass every test.
These are all the questions Yan Mo gave me.
Boy.
How come you submitted the paper so early?
It's not difficult.
Wait, boy.
Just top up RMB 1 and you can change to coke, 7Up or Mirinda.
No thanks.
Yan Mo!
Yan Mo.
The second last question.
M is greater than or equal to -2...
and less than or equal to 3.
Yes.
The last question.
The answer is 2.
Yes.
I thought you don't drink coke.
It's complimentary.
I'll take it then.
How childish.