♫ Characters that no one asks after ♫
♫ Who do you choose to worship, to resent? ♫
♫ The desolation after the feigned passion ♫
♫ Pretending to be the shackle of freedom ♫
♫ What did you become at the end? ♫
♫ The smoke and fire that ignited glamour ♫
♫ One burst forth is enough, what else is there to seek? ♫
♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫
♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more ♫
♫ Who didn’t do their utmost and walk to life’s final stage? ♫
♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫
♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫
♫ Perhaps I’ll never become your radiance ♫
♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫
♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more ♫
♫ Continue chasing, whose glory isn’t accompanied with tears? ♫
♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫
♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫
♫ Who isn’t born the same way, don’t hesitate to call me a nameless person ♫
[Go Go Squid!]
[Episode 24]
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Careful!
Nian Nian?
Nian Nian! Nian Nian! Why did you come out?
Is he all right?
He... he's still alive.
If there's nothing else, I'm going back to the dorm.
Han Shangyan's being muddled again?
Today's special. Han Shangyan will say bad things. It's because of me.
Don't mind it, Tong Nian.
What's this? Let's talk.
All right, all right, don't cry, don't cry.
Don't cry, okay?
Are you all right?
Are you all right? You...
You take good care of your idol.
I'm going back to the dorm by myself.
Hold on, Idol. Hold on.
Nian Nian!
Nian Nian! Tong Nian!
Slow down!
Okay, okay, don't run, don't run.
So, what did he tell you?
He said...
he said he went to Norway for matchmaking.
Matchmaking?
- He was teasing you! - He wasn't!
It's true.
All right, all right, don't cry, don't cry.
It's true. He went to Norway for matchmaking.
It can't be. He must have been drunk and speaking nonsense.
Come on, don't believe him.
Be good, don't cry.
Are you all right?
Need help?
I'm still alive!
You're like this and you're "still alive"...
Kept it in half an hour, now that it's out I feel much better.
Heartburn.
What were you keeping in?
What a question! Can you throw up in front of a girl?
I didn't imagine you're still pretty proud.
You thing that everyone is like you, with such a pretty face,
and whatever you do, girls will never hate you?
How's it? Did you bully her?
Even if you're in a bad mood, your shouldn't get mad at a girl. Aren't you a man?
It isn't as you think.
Then, talk.
Come on, talk.
Her parents don't like me.
Our families have a pretty good relationship.
About my bad past, they know everything since I was little.
I was thinking carefully about it the other day. The bad things are a bunch.
Can't really blame them for looking down on me.
You surrendered?
When did you ever see me surrender?
Never.
I just think there's no need.
Their whole family was always in such harmony.
There's no need to make them unhappy because of me.
Just to be with me, it's not worth it.
Who says it's not worth it?
You, Han Shangyan, deserve the best friends, the best wife!
We didn't get to that level. Don't keep saying "wife" here and there.
Pretense.
You can't help but miss her?
The driver! The driver! (TN: he was booking a substitute driver because they are drunk)
Oh, a driver, a driver! A driver.
What is it? How come we aren't going?
How about we stay here and wait for them? They drank too much.
What if they drive against the law?
All right, then let's wait for them.
Have a good talk with her.
- I'll do it. - Get on the car.
Why are you two still here?
We're so drunk, we can't take you two home.
There's no need to take us.
We were afraid it wouldn't be safe for you to drive drunk,
so we waited by the car.
This doesn't concern you.
Thank you.
Hello, excuse me, are you Mr Han?
Yes.
I am the driver you called.
How about... I'll wait a moment?
No need. We're going to Jiaodong University.
No need! I can get a taxi on my own.
Nian Nian! Nian Nian!
Tong Nian! Don't go.
This... is too far out. It isn't easy to get a taxi. Let's go with them.
I don't want to.
You... look, they're drunk.
They're so drunk, what if they meet some bad guy?
Let's go back to town with them, once we're in the city,
there's no need to fear bad guys.
The two of them grew up like this, they're the ones who look like bad guys.
But... what if they fall asleep?
What if they get dragged to a mountain ditch and get robbed and abused?
Come on, be good, let's go together. Okay?
Let's go, let's go.
Let's go.
Get on the car.
You sit behind. You sit behind, I'll sit in the front.
Get on the car. Right now I'm the only one lucid.
Thank you.
Can you stop squeezing Tong Nian?
Don't be sad.
It's not worth it to be sad for me.
A guy like me... I have a bad temper, I yell at people,
I'm not romantic and I have no time to spend with you.
Enough for all of that.
The most important thing is that I'm fickle.
Someone else called me on to matchmaking, I couldn't help myself and went.
For someone like me, there's no need to be nostalgic.
Not to mention, is it that in your life,
aside from love, there's nothing else to take seriously?
I'm leaving. I'm so drunk that my head aches.
♫ There are some reasons that are difficult to explain ♫
♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫
Let's go back.
♫ I can avoid your caring eyes ♫
Nian Nian, drink some water.
Thanks.
What're you doing?
I'm doing the... facial recognition software for the bank during cash withdrawal.
I just realized there are a few bugs.
I wanted to come back quickly in case I forgot them again.
Can't you not work on it for now?
It's fine, once I'm busy I'll be fine.
Might as well be busy than sitting around upset.
Fine, please stop working now, okay?
I'm really fine. Any bugs you want me to work on?
Tell me them, I can do it.
Stop now, Nian Nian!
It's fine.
You don't have to care about me, I'll feel better after working.
No, we'll accompany you.
Such a stench. Where'd you go drinking, Boss?
Yeah.
Tell me what you need to, if there's nothing I'm going to bed.
There is, and it's something very troublesome.
Yes...
Speak.
Demo's Mom came many times already!
She heard you would come back tomorrow,
so said she'll guard you starting from the morning and won't leave no matter what.
And she said if you didn't come out you're a–
What're you saying?
How did you reply?
I said our Boss is like a ferocious tiger,
how could he be a turtle?
No, Boss. Also, Demo. He's worried all day and has been in your room.
He said to beg for your help when you come back.
Boss.
Stop crying now, you've cried all day.
Boss is back, don't cry.
Don't yell at him, he's cried for a whole day.
He's a little kid... comfort him.
What's there to cry about?
Are you still a man?
I'm so pitiful and you're still yelling at me.
There are way more pitiful people than you today.
No one cried so much like you.
Who else is more pitiful?
An older guy who wasted a lot of his time and finally returned back to CTF.
Since their scores weren't good, they were forced to withdraw.
Tell me, is that pitiful?
Any more?
What is there to cry about?
Boss, I'm really stressed.
My ranking can't go up and I'm scared of dragging the team down.
My parents divorced and my mom doesn't support me.
She came today and swore she'd take me back.
Also, she said staying here has no future.
If she knows you're coming back tomorrow, she'll cause a ruckus.
You can't bear it?
No...
If you haven't fallen,
then keep bearing, all right?
Do you hear me?
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Auntie, drink some water.
Hello, Auntie.
Hello.
Auntie, I'm on the same team as Dai Feng, I'm the vice captain.
Me too. Dai Feng usually calls me older brother.
Hurry and say it.
Auntie, Dai Feng mentions you often, he misses home a lot.
Right. Dai Feng is the youngest on our team,
his eyes are filled with tears when you are brought up.
Auntie, you may have a deep misunderstanding towards our profession and club.
Right, right. But that's normal.
Many people misunderstand our profession.
You two, have you graduated from college?
Yes.
- Graduated. - Auntie, I'm part of Nine Eight Five. (probably in reference to Project 985)
He's even better. He graduated from a famous college!
So the two of you can waste your time and play around.
But Dai Feng is not the same. He only graduated from vocational school.
If he doesn't start working now and gain work experience,
later on he will have even more bleak prospects.
Auntie, you might be a bit digging into a blind alley.
Dai Feng isn't playing.
We're all professionals, typical people.
Except, just a bit more of a minority.
However, like those swimmers and diving athletes, we have to practice daily and compete.
Right, Auntie. Winning the competition comes with award money.
We get monthly salaries.
I'm asking you, how many years will this last?
Can you make it until thirty?
This profession is our dream, right?
Then can you live off your dream?
Anything works.
For example, going to a network company, or developing a software.
Your company has more than twenty kids.
Can you all go to a network company?
Can you all develop softwares?
Do you all have a retreat plan?
I think that's only a small portion!
Tricking me...
Your honorable mother has immense group debate ability,
her attacking prowess is much too strong.
We couldn't do much, wait for Boss.
Little Han.
Demo's Mom came again.
She's waited for a while.
Are you still feeling unwell? Get up.
Here, have some sugar water and sober up.
Should I tell her to go back?
Auntie. Prepare my suit.
Okay.
Mom, just have some.
Look how well I eat here, and living here is great too.
You really don't have to worry.
Mom.
Hello, Auntie. I'm this club's boss, Han Shangyan.
Hello.
Have you eaten?
I'm not hungry.
It seems the food doesn't suit your taste.
I just came back.
If it's convenient, I can invite you to have a meal.
You don't have to spend any money,
let's just talk here.
Since this is our first time meeting, please allow me to perform the duties of the host.
Yeah, Mom. Just have a meal.
I'm telling you son. You have to come home with me no matter what.
Mom. Let's go in and eat first.
Do something normal at a young age!
Don't think because your boss invited me out for a meal that I've agreed to you.
I'm not eating.
Mom...
I'm so frustrated.
Auntie. The food's here, let's talk while eating.
Talk while eating, go eat first.
Mister Han, honestly,
this time, I came to take my son away.
Auntie, I understand your request.
This isn't my first time facing this and it won't be my last.
How about let me speak first?
Okay.
I was also a CTF contestant.
I've been in the industry for ten years.
I witness the industry's from barren beginning to the current flourishing state.
Did you used to play with computers when you were young too?
The correct term is Cybersecurity Competition.
What competition? I don't understand.
We are also government sanctioned Cybersecurity contestant.
This is our profession.
Should I continue?
All right.
Because I was originally also CTF competitor,
therefore I understand your concerns very well.
I am fully in charge of our club's China branch.
I personally vetted and signed every contestant, including Dai Feng.
I believe that he has a lot of ability and potential.
I don't just hope he can compete,
but can also stand on the tallest podium stand,
to put on the country's flag and have the national anthem start sounding.
Mister Han, your team already told me that in the afternoon.
But I need to consider his future.
There's only one world champion. Also, I know my son.
He doesn't have that talent.
No, he does.
His ranking is among the 70s!
But that's his international ranking.
Although he's the youngest, he's got a lot of potential.
Our event is team based, even though individual ranking is important.
But we need to look at the entire teams' performance.
I have admiration for this group of kids.
I think the five of them have the ability to win the championship.
Okay, Auntie. Let's discuss about more practical matter besides idealisms.
Let's take stock of this situation from your prospective, Dai Feng graduated from vocational high school,
he will also a ceiling even if he works now.
Let's say he starts working now, works for thirty years until fifty.
How high do you think his final incomes will be?
Letting me calculate now, how could I?
I can sign an agreement with you right now.
Before he reaches thirty, besides his salary, award money, sponsorship bonuses,
if it can't reach that number, I'll pay the rest myself.
Boss, I won't sign it.
Even the captain doesn't get this treatment.
If you know your treatment is different, then work hard.
Aunt, it's black letters on white paper, I will not be able to renege and I also won't renege.
When we return to the club later, I will ask the manager to write up this contract immediately.
Once signed, you can take that home. How is that?
Mr. Han, are you able to make a lot of money from these kids?
China branch had been established for two years now and is still currently in deficit.
Then why are you doing this? My son is not even the best one.
What is the benefit for you to keep him?
There's no benefit to me at all.
But to him, there's a huge benefit.
I once had a best buddy who asked me if I had a dream.
I told him yes, I want to get the championship.
I want to get a world championship for China.
Money is surely very important,
because it can give you a great lifestyle.
But people become great because of their dreams.
This group of kids have a dream. Also what is rare is that, they are working hard for their dream.
Therefore my dream still remains the same,
I want to help them get the World Championship for China.
I believe that you will definitely achieve it.
So handsome!
Boss, how was your discussion with Mrs. Dai?
Have you seen Boss in suits before?
I don't think I have.
He looks so handsome in a suit.
How about we go buy one too?
Boss. Boss.
Are you all right, Boss?
What is bothering you?
I am all right.
Should I call for the doctor?
I am all right. You two go do your drills. Don't bother with me.
How can we practice when you are like this?
If you two have the time to be here, better to use the time to practice. Don't mess around here.
Boss, practicing is not as important as your health.
Scram.
- Then... if you need us, call us, Boss! - We're just downstairs.
I know.
Come in.
Boss. Why are you up so early?
If you aren't feeling well, you should sleep for a while longer.
I brought this for you. I heard if you rub some on your temples, it will make you feel better.
Do you want to try it out?
No need. I am fine.
I am not that weak.
Then I'll put it here for you.
When you think of it, you can rub it on.
Boss, thank you.
I didn't think that while you were sick, you would bear with it to go see my mom.
If there's nothing else, go practice - don't talk nonsense here.
Remember to apply this!
The contract with Demo's Mom has been signed, take a look.
No need. Just put it here.
I need to leave, but I'm still worried about you guys.
Just go home if you need to.
K&K China was established for more than a few days - it won't collapse.
The quarterfinals are in Beijing the day after tomorrow.
Your flight is tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. Don't forget.
I know.
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[All Calls: Lan Mei's husband, Auntie.]
[Calling: Lan Mei's husband]
Hello. This is Han Shangyan. Do you still remember?
Of course I remember! Gun God!
Of course I remember you, my male god! Tell me, what's up?
Wife. Wife! When we go in, let's talk nicely, okay? I'm begging you!
Why?
He was looking for me to talk about the old days!
If it wasn't for Tong Nian, would you even have met him? Talking about the old days? What kind of friendship could you two possibly have?
No, no, no! Wife! I beg you. I beg you! Save me some face later, okay?
He didn't even tell you to come, and you came anyways. When I go in later I don't even know how to explain to him!
I'm telling you, he definitely dumped Tong Nian.
Now he is feeling bored and wants to see how miserable Tong Nian is, you know?
How long have the two known each other? Three months?
At most three months, and how many times have they broken up? Twice. How can I not be mad?
Don't be mad. Don't be mad. Let's not be mad! Calm down!
How about this? When we go in later, just treat it as if we are spying on the enemy, okay?
Don't be mad. Let's go! Go, we're going to be late! Go, go, go!
- I'm going to die of anger. - Don't be mad!
Male god, sorry! We're late, we're late. Sorry.
No worries. Besides, I have nothing else today.
Take a look at what you want to drink.
Wife, what do you want to drink?
Whatever tastes bitter, get me one of that.
Waiter! One espresso and one cappuccino.
I'm drinking something bitter and you dare to drink something sweet?
Then.. then... two cups of espresso.
Right. Male god, you said on the phone that you have something you want me to do?
Me and Tong Nian... I'm sure you guys already know.
I want to ask you guys to take care of her, and spend more time with her.
Us spending time with her is because of our friendship. We don't need you to ask us to do anything.
If you feel sorry towards her, then make up for it yourself.
Help me give this to Tong Nian.
What is that?
So little?
There is 2,000 in there. It's not a lot. Please do not tell her.
Whatever she wants to eat, bring her to go eat it. Whatever she wants, buy it for her in your name.
I just want her to be a little happier.
A break-up fee? This is too small of a sum, no?
You're the owner of a club. How can you be so stingy?
This is all the savings on my card. Once I have more, I'll give it to you.
Even if it's not a lot of money, it's the thought that counts! Isn't it pretty good to have a meal together? I'll help you give it to her.
What are you doing? Does Little Squid need a meal like this?
Both of your families have a good relationship, you should know that her family's financial situation is not bad.
She earns a lot on her own. What her lab pays her
is a lot more compared to this.
Whether she lacks money is her business, whether I give her money is my business.
Is this how you send away all your girlfriends?
2,000 per person?
Other than her, I've never had a girlfriend.
Never? Ask him quick!
Please excuse me for asking...
You've only had one girlfriend? Then why do you keep breaking up?
The way I see it, it's not good to keep breaking up.
Breaking up damages the relationship.
Or, do you have some reason that is hard to talk about?
Or... you regret it, and want to get back together?
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I don't want to at all.
Hello, here is your coffee.
- Okay, thank you. - Thank you.
Which game is he playing?
How come I don't get it?
Say... does he want to go through you to let Tong Nian know.
Oh right. Did you hear it correctly?
Was it Tong Nian who dumped him?
There's no way I heard that wrong.
- Oh enough, I'll just ask her. - Wait.
Didn't you just agree to not say anything?
It's not like I signed a contract!
I don't care. I'll of course tell her.
Hey! Tell the truth! Did you bring up the breakup?
Can I not talk about this?
No!
Quickly, spill. Was it you?
I already said I don't want to talk about it.
- Let me show you something. - What?
This is what Han Shangyan gave you.
- What did he give me? - Break up fee.
But it's only 2,000 CNY (~$290), not a lot.
Who knows if he's fake poor or real poor.
He gave you money and you accepted it?!
Of course I accepted it. I needed to show you!
Otherwise, who would believe it?
Has he done something unforgivable to you?
Oh, of course not. I'm going to return it to him.
No! You can't! I agreed to not tell you.
Please! You already accepted the money.
Do you think he's an idiot?
How can he not know that I know.
Hey, wait! How would I know...
I'm not smarter than you.
97, I'm coming to your club right now.
Is your boss there?
What?
Boss didn't tell you? We are going to Beijing in the afternoon to compete.
We're at the airport checking in.
He didn't tell me. So which airport are you guys at right now?
Thank you! Thanks!
Sister-in-Law is here. Sister-in-Law!
Sister-in-Law! Sit!
Why are you standing there, come sit Sister-in-Law.
Come, sit.
Boss, Sister-in-Law is here looking for you.
Did you tell her to come?
No, she was looking for you, so I told her we were at the airport.
Can I speak with you alone?
Oh, then we'll head out first.
No need.
We'll go out.
Why does the atmosphere feel weird?
What is this situation?
Speak.
Why did you give money to Lan Mei and call it break-up fees?
If that's how you want to think about it, then fine.
Wasn't this what you said?
That we were just getting to know each other.
I am a man with morals.
If I should compensate for something, I will.
Then why didn't you directly give it to me and asked Lan Mei to keep it a secret from me?
I think Lan Mei misunderstood.
I originally wanted her to give it to you.
Since it's break-up fees, why shouldn't you know about it?
I also thought it was weird.
I think, Lan Mei framed it that way to make you happy.
Or perhaps she misunderstood my intent from the start.
♫ I carefully covered up that I don’t mind ♫
What else did Lan Mei tell you?
Nothing.
Misunderstanding is cleared.
You should go back.
I have something to tell you!
Han Shangyan, although our time together was short,
during these few weeks, I've been very happy.
You are my first boyfriend.
Although you say we aren't compatible,
although you don't face emotions well,
I think that your attitude regarding relationship is improper.
But looking at other points,
I know you are a good person.
So I will continue to support you and KK until you guys win the finals.
Also, I don't want this. I'm returning it to you.
Let's go!
So early?! There's nothing to do when we head in. Let's stay a while longer.
If you don't want to go, then scram and let the substitute players go!
Let's go.
♫ Is it possible for me to hide my true feelings? ♫
- Bye, Sister-in-Law. - Sister-in-Law, bye bye!
Be careful going back. Don't take a black taxi. (T/N: Illegal/unlicensed taxi) ♫ Slowly closer your world ♫
♫ I want to forget all my memories of you ♫
97.
Get her a ride.
Okay.
♫ The distance between you and me ♫
Sister-in-Law... Boss wants to get you a ride. ♫ I start to portray ♫
No worries. Go ahead. ♫ an unfamiliar me ♫
- Let's go. - I'm fine.
Let's go.
Sister-in-Law, I've called a ride for you. It should arrive soon.
This is the licence plate. Can you remember it?
How about I text it to you?
No, it's all right, 97.
I can get a ride myself. Don't worry about me.
Oh, why so courteous, we're a family now.
This car rental company is familiar with our club. Really.
Go ahead with your matters. Don't mind me.
I can wait here.
Okay, then Sister-in-Law bye!
Bye Bye!
♫ I don't want to portray a sad version of me ♫
♫ when going to hug you ♫
[I stopped hiding the love in my eyes]
♫ I start to portray an unfamiliar me ♫
♫ Fathoming the untrue distance behind the words ♫
♫ I thought I possessed the acting skills to deceive everything ♫
♫ But no matter how much I practiced, I can't act like myself ♫
♫ The me who doesn't care about you ♫
[Beijing, China region qualifying quarterfinal round]
Oh, Old Han, why are you hiding here?
Not watching them prepare, aren't you afraid they'll choke up?
Quarter finals - what is there to be nervous about?
Look at how arrogant you are.
Old Han, I have a matter to discuss with you.
Say it.
I want to invite you... and your girlfriend to record a video for me.
Or simply do a live broadcast, to help with publicity.
Not going.
If you don't want to go then don't go. Why are you glaring at me?
You are also not allowed to ask her to go.
Why? Aren't you guys just dating?
And just like that she is losing her personal freedom?
One. This matter will delay her studies.
Two.
We are not dating.
Really? If you really have no interest then I'll pursue her.
Just now... you said you will pursue who?
Joking. I was joking.
Boss. The quarter finals are about to start.
Let's go.
Don't take it seriously!
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Milk Bread by Yang Zi
♫ How was my heartbeat rattled by you? ♫
♫ I want to immediately move into your eyes as a dock ♫
♫ A strange love raises a storm ♫
♫ In the blink of an eye, our restraints were forgotten ♫
♫ Longing is a type of poison, it is difficult to give up ♫
♫ Once my mind is set that you are my only coordinate ♫
♫ How much more thoughts do I need ♫
♫ So I can monopolize your embrace? ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫
♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫
♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫
♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫
♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫
♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫
♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫
♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫
♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫
♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫
♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫