♫ Characters that no one asks after ♫
♫ Who do you choose to worship, who 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 25]
Idol!
What is going on?
Didn't hear from you lately. Wanted to make sure you are still alive.
I am fine.
Last time after we exchanged WeChat, you didn't even send me a meme.
I want to send you one, but I don't know what to send.
What did you buy?
Just some snacks to kill time.
Instant noodle, don't eat too much of this. It has no nutritional value.
What is this? You bought wine. Is wine a snack too?
Pi Xing. [Each other's Heart]
Are we comparing your heart or my heart?
It's the other party's heart. Pi means the other party.
I know that. Does it mean that if we drink this, we are drinking the other's heart?
But if you treat me to drink, then you are my Pi,
then that means you want me to drink your heart?
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It's... just that last time I went to Shanghai Bar.
You have the time to go to a bar?
I know right. Before leaving this big city, I wanted to enjoy the environment one last time.
What day are you leaving?
Day after tomorrow.
We should stay in contact.
Wait a minute.
What is it? I have to go watch the quarter final competition.
If you are going back home already, why do you care about the quarter final?
I can't win a debate with you. How about we talk more after the competition?
No, come with me.
Where are we going?
Let's find a place to watch the quarterfinal.
Congratulations to Team SP for winning the eight season CTF's professional league, China regional qualifying round.
China region's first ranked team, since SP changed their lineup, they improved immensely.
Yes! Once they got better once they changed members.
The person who got switched out is you.
It's all right, I sincerely believe in this.
Competition is depended on individual's ability.
Group competition is not about individual's feelings. What my team leader said was correct.
If I don't support that, I wouldn't have retired. Right?
What do you want to drink? It's okay. My treat.
- Do you have beer... - Big bro, you've been reduced to eating those things.
Let me do it.
Guys scrimp themselves, not on their friends. Okay?
All right then, in the outer Shanghai Bund, there are plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants.
Let's go for a round there.
Sun Yaya, are you being deliberate?
Three bottles of beer.
Sit down.
Since you like this industry so much, why do you have to leave?
Is it because men like to do things in an extreme way?
- What can I do if I don't leave? - Stay here. There plenty of other things to do.
You can do live streaming. Or work for an internet company.
It's all good. Regardless they are all closer to what your dream is.
Nian Nian, help me talk to him.
That's right, also if you leave like this, the four of them will feel bad.
I mean the original four members of Solo.
Ai Qing, Han Shanyang, and Solo.
Even though they retired, they still stayed in the industry.
Right.
Look at Han Shanyang's personality,
if he can't bear to leave, you must also feel the same.
Tong Nian, are you saying this for Old Han's sake?
I really believe that he doesn't owe me anything.
For sure I didn't say this for Han Shanyang... it's for...
for... someone.
Don't just smile. Say something.
Let me think about it more. All right?
What is there to think about? Let's take action right away.
I already made appointments with many realtors. Let's go look at apartments.
- Why are we looking for apartments for? - To rent a place.
You can look for a place while you are thinking. Once you've decided, you will have a place too.
There's nothing to worry about.
What if I don't stay behind?
Then... you can just leave the apartment.
Didn't you say you are a bro?
Did you eat yet?
The group rentals are above it.
It will get very noisy at night. This won't work.
The door is always open. It's not safe here.
Also the hallways are too dark. Not good enough.
This hallway is clean and bright.
The door remains closed at all times. This should do it.
But I think when that realtor speaks, he is not straightforward, he seems not dependable.
He seems like those scammers.
You are very experienced.
I did a lot of homework. Let's keep looking.
This is the apartment I want to show you today.
Even though it is a bit small, it is very bright.
Ten-minute walk to the subway.
Also there are three bus stops nearby.
Grocery store, gym, stores - everything you need are available.
This is one of the high value apartments.
How much is the monthly rent?
Sir, it is ¥5,200 (~$750). One month deposit and prepay for three months.
- ¥5,200? - Right.
Sir, you two look like a couple, correct?
If you two work on it together, definitely can afford the rent.
- No... - No... we are not a couple.
She is here to help me look.
- Oh, it's a misunderstanding. Sir, you are the one looking for a place? - Yes, it's me.
That's right.
Then madam why are you spending so much effort in looking?
It's because he just came to Shanghai, I am worried that he won't pick a good place.
A local to help check a place out, right?
Then Sir, what do you think about this place?
Give me five minutes to think it over, okay?
Okay, then think it over for a bit here. I will go return a call to a client.
- Sorry, Sir. - Thank you.
You don't like it?
To be honest, I haven't had much thought about the future.
I think this place is too big. I can rent and settle for a smaller place first.
Haven't had much thought?
Have a seat.
- Close your eyes. - Close my eyes?
Close your eyes.
Close your eyes, and then you can start to imagine.
Just like right now, you can feel relaxed and sit on a couch.
This doesn't seem relaxed enough.
Just a second. Don't open your eyes.
Can I open them now?
No, you can't.
What is this?
A face mask.
Right now it's feeling relaxed and sitting on the couch.
Then you can start to imagine.
Imagine that this house will become like home.
Every day, on the dining table will be dishes that smell good.
Do you feel like you can smell food all of a sudden?
Yes.
In addition, you will have a very cute dog, your favorite kind of big dog.
Every day, it will be good and lies on the couch to keep you company.
Then you can keep petting its cute and fluffy head. You are happy about that, right?
Also, in many places of the house, there will be green plants placed.
The entire house will look lively.
Furthermore, every day when you get home,
you will hear some beautiful music.
And your mood will get very good.
Who will play the music for me?
Of course it'll be someone who likes you very, very much.
Do you think it's pretty beautiful?
Beautiful.
Really beautiful.
So you made your decision?
Rent!
Succeed!
Yeah!
I really have to thank you and Tong Nian.
Treat you guys to a big meal.
No need for a big meal.
I'm pretty worried about Tong Nian.
Han Shangyan always hurts her.
Hand it to me. I'll help you deal with it.
Really?
I've got all your guy's clothes back.
- This two is yours, right? - Thank you.
Nian Nian, I'll help you put it into the closet.
Okay. Thank you, Yaya.
I should provoke Han Shangyan.
If he still likes Tong Nian...
If Tong Nian said to forget him, would that stimulate him?
Nian Nian, you put away all the things Han Shangyan gave you?
Also this cloth?
I already washed it, preparing to give it back to him.
Preparing to give it back to him?
Then... how about we take some pictures to remember?
Then you take a picture.
[Moments] (WeChat)
Things that are not worth money. Throw it away. Throw it away.
[Things that are not worth money. Throw it away. Throw it away.]
♫ There are some reasons that are difficult to explain ♫
♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫
♫ I can avoid your caring eyes ♫
♫ But I can’t avoid being moved ♫
♫ I struggle to pretend that I’m strong and indifferent ♫
♫ Reject the way my heart feels, but you saw through me ♫
♫ Seeing you be sad ♫
♫ But really, my heart hurts more than you ♫
♫ I try my best to avoid it but memories are not up to me ♫
♫ All the things you’ve said flash past my ears ♫
Do you know what this means?
- What is it? - Tong Nian is pig.
♫ Just to run into your embrace ♫
♫ I try my best to avoid it but love is not up to me ♫
How did you do on dates before?
I don't mean to pry.
I just don't understand that much so I'm asking you.
I...
You are my first love.
♫ There are some reasons that are difficult to explain ♫
♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫
♫ I can avoid your caring eyes ♫
♫ But I can’t avoid being moved ♫
♫ I struggle to pretend that I’m strong and indifferent ♫
♫ Reject the way my heart feels, but you saw through me ♫
So I imagined the little donkey as my lover, and sang this song.
Then how is your little donkey? ♫ But really, my heart hurts more than you ♫
My little donkey is missing. ♫ I try my best to avoid it but memories are not up to me ♫
♫ All the things you’ve said flash past my ears ♫
♫ To move toward happiness, there are so many gates to cross ♫
♫ Just to run into your embrace ♫
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We are going back to the headquarters soon, are you not going to pack up?
You bought that much stuff? You have money now?
It's for Tong Nian.
Break-up gift.
- What are you smiling for? - When you're in love, you spend a lot of money.
When you're together, you give an ancient necklace as a present. You break up, you even give fees.
Isn't this what a man should do?
Right. But... if you have extra money...
Can you give me back a bit?
That...
can you lend me a bit more money?
Don't transfer them through WeChat, the best would be cash.
You really take me for an ATM? Or, are you getting ready to break up with someone else?
Where do you have so many nonsenses? Are we still brothers?
You're calling me brother now?
How stingy.
Shangyan! Congratulations on advancing to the semi-finals!
Shangyan?
Can you say it all in one go?
I'm telling you, there's someone in your room; it was Auntie Zhao who let them in.
I dare not stop them. This has nothing to do with me, don't blame me.
Here, Little Mi. Drink some water.
Thank you, Auntie Zhao.
Have you been well out of town these last few years?
Pretty good. How about you?
It seems you've thinned out!
Maybe.
Little Han, I saw it was Little Mi and I directly let him in.
That year when I applied to work for Solo, I just wanted to take care of you guys.
I didn't expect your team to break up; in a blink, you kids have all grown up into men.
We are old.
Last time I didn't see you, I didn't imagine Han Shangyan had found you back.
This kid is very affectionate.
I don't even need to do much, I just tidy up a bit in the bedroom, the conference room, the training room.
I don't even need to take care of those kids' dorm. I'm so idle!
Actually, he just wants to see you every day to feel at peace. The same. Nothing changed.
- It's fine. You guys talk, I'm going outside. - All right.
You didn't leave?
No.
You didn't even tell me you didn't leave. I almost fly to your house to find you.
I wanted to give you a surprise.
It's good that you didn't leave. We can meet often.
I rented a house. Come take a look.
That fast?
Yaya helped me find it. She's familiar with it.
Your fan is pretty good towards you.
Where are you thinking to?
Doesn't she still have Tong Nian as a friend?
Since you've chosen to stay, what are you planning to do?
I'll look some more. Anyway for now I'm just staying.
Let me tell you. Last time, I forced Han Shangyan that he must come.
If he doesn't come, we won't be brothers anymore.
I've done washing it. Come eat some.
That's great!
Here. Don't know if it's sweet or not.
Thank you two for coming here and helping me clean up, today. It's all sparkly!
It's as we should.
Tong Nian, let me tell you. Han Shangyan is a Great trickster.
He's not reliable; especially his mouth, whatever he says you can't believe it.
I know.
You really know that?
I know he doesn't like me, but he's a good person.
He likes you!
You know, he usually doesn't get much interaction with women, right?
Unless it's Auntie Zhao... or his mother...
or else the little lolitas on his computer screen...
In short, he's not great at dealing with love.
Believe me. He likes you. He likes you very much.
So... Tong Nian, please, can you help with something...?
Because my door's buzzer... the surveillance camera button is broken... so downstairs it won't open...
So can you go down to help me open it? It's Solo, Solo.
Okay, I'll go pick him up.
Okay, thank you.
Who actually came?
He who should come is here already.
Sorry, I thought the door would open pulling inward.
You don't have training today?
Who is here?
Me, Mi Shaofei, and Yaya.
Not much people?
Not much.
- Sister-in-Law is here to bring us in? - Don't randomly call her that.
Did I mistake her for someone else?
No, such a cute sister-in-law, how could I be mistaken! It's her!
- Which floor? - The fourth floor, on the left.
How can you just turn against me like that?
Your zodiac sign must be the donkey!
Ignore him.
Okay. You guys should go up.
Let's go!
You guys go first. I'm going to wait here for other friends.
The security monitor is broken upstairs.
Then we'll wait for you upstairs.
"A happy housewarming, a red envelope for a townhouse". (T/N a red envelope customarily contains money as gift)
Thank you!
- It's thick! - So thick!
When there is no one around, count it yourself.
All right. I am just joking. There's no point in doing this. Take it back. Take it back.
- Take it! - I'm giving it back to you!
- What are you being so polite with me for? - You coming here is good enough!
Take it!
- Take it! - Going back and forth like this, aren't you guys tired?
- If you don't want it, I can take it on your behalf! - No!
It's a bit thin, don't mind it.
It's a bit thin and you still dare to say it? Take it out and let everyone see!
Don't, don't, don't. Look at it by yourself!
All right, thank you guys. When you guys get married, I will return the favor.
Where is our Little Squid?
Ou Qiang, she didn't come up with you?
You reprimanded the girl for no reason, so she is still downstairs feeling wronged.
She refuses to come up.
Why did you reprimand her again?
She is still feeling sad, y-you... what did you reprimand her for?
Don't listen to his nonsense.
Han Shangyan, I'm warning you. Little Squid is my guest today.
If you bully her again, I'm going to toss you out from here.
Who said you're not? You are always using the way you handle us to handle a little girl like her.
Poor her.
I really didn't reprimand her.
- Wasn't he? - He was. Very fierce.
Sis Tong Nian!
Naughty! You scared me.
You guys are here. Just missing you two, let's go up!
Solo, Han Shangyan is already up there.
Later on, no matter what he says or does...
could you not be mad at him?
Rest assured. I wasn't in the past, and I won't in the future.
Okay. Let's go up then!
Hurry up!
There are also loquats and oranges! They are all especially sweet.
Hello!
- Welcome, welcome! - Why is he here?
- Don't say that. - Everyone is already here?
Everyone's here, except for Ai Qing.
If she doesn't come, whatever.
Little Ai, everyone is an elder here, you have to speak with respect.
Little Mi, come. "A happy housewarming, a red envelope for a townhouse".
Thank you.
Did you two plan it out to say the same congratulatory words to me?
Team Captain, you are too good to Little Mi! Red envelopes and presents.
Look, look!
Laundry detergent, towels, toothbrush...
Fluidixine! (penicillin antibiotic)
But, Captain... For "a happy housewarming," how can you bring Fluidixine?
This is giving good health! My dad is worried about Uncle Mi, you understand?
I'm used to it now. I need to take responsibility for the health of each of you.
It's better be safe than sorry. It's like what I have always said.
When you are out, you must have it with you every single moment!
Team Captain, it's been ten years! It's time to change, you can't just say the same thing all the time.
Okay. Then all of you, sit wherever you want. Treat it as your own home. Come, move a chair over here.
- Come over, wherever you want. - All right.
Little Mi...
Actually, I'll sit over here.
Then...
Sis Tong Nian, what I asked you at the dormitory last time...
have you thought about it?
What did you ask me?
I asked you, what do you think of my dad?
Do you think you could become boyfriend and girlfriend?
Young generation, can you not make trouble?
What are you saying? I... I'm going to the supermarket!
- Anything anyone– - What are you going to the supermarket for?
My dad is a good person, and doesn't earn any less than a certain somebody.
Little Ai!
Go go go! Go to the supermarket with me. Pick up your hat.
I'm going to bring her to the supermarket!
- I'll go with you then! - Together, together, together!
Wait, wait, wait! In my kitchen, I have a really big fish.
And I don't really know how to fry it up. You need to help me. So...
I understand. I'll help you.
Little Ai. Come.
I hear the teacher say recently that in class you've been absentminded, is that true? Be honest.
Dad... this is... spring sleepiness, you know?
Spring is here.
Then if there is no one else going, I'm going to go now!
What do you guys want to eat? I'll buy it and bring it back for you.
I still need a lot of things.
- I'll write down a list for you! Get a paper and pen for me. - I'll go.
That... okay!
I need... laundry detergent. Four bags.
Didn't I buy laundry detergent for you?
I moved into a new home, I have a lot of things I need to wash!
- Four bags. What else is there? - R-rice!
Rice!
Two big bags. That's right!
And... salt!
- Salt! - Buy a bit more of salt!
- A house needs salt. - Yes, yes!
- Flour! - Flour!
Get a few big bags.
Sure! What else is there?
Water!
- Water! At home... - Mineral water.
We need water. That's right. Water.
- We need a big box. - A big box. Yes.
With this, you might as well get a moving company to buy it for you. She's just a small girl, can she carry so many things for you?
Go with her!
I'll trouble you with this.
It seems that the last time we walked around the supermarket was on New Year's Day.
The things that Little Mi wants... why is there none here?
Wait a second for me.
You like eating these snacks too?
I saw you take them last time. I still remember.
Good memory. Can't help it.
Okay.
I'll help you look for these.
I already told Yaya and Little Mi. They're coming down to help. Oh, they're here!
You two went for a pretty long time.
- Gun God, help Nian Nian move some stuff! - Yeah!
I won't help you guys move the stuff upstairs.
I'll put it at the entrance. There are still some matters at the club.
Don't talk nonsense!
I'm serious.
But... my wrist is so uncomfortable.
It might be the professional competition that did this, uh... carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Are you okay? - I'm fine. I'm teasing him.
Coming!
Come.
Are you okay?
Let me help you!
Help me take this.
I'll take it, I'll take it.
I'll take it.
Put it on top?
We've moved everything out.
Do you want to stay and have dinner with us before going?
That... it might be a bit difficult.
No worries, no worries. Your work is important.
Then... then remember to eat dinner. Don't go hungry.
Oh, right. I have something to give you.
Last time when I was shopping, I just bought it in passing.
Some of them are out of print.
Thank you.
Why don't you stay and eat dinner before going?
Everyone... everyone is pretty reluctant to see you leave.
They don't want you to leave.
Then I'm going up first. Come up anytime if you want to eat dinner!
All of us are waiting for you!
Take care.
Can I really trust you?
I promise you, I won't bother Nian Nian.
I won't go find her again.
I won't let her believe she has any chance of romance with me.
Little Mi, I have something that I need to take care of later, I won't go back up.
Where's Han Shangyan?
He left.
I wasted all that effort to create an opportunity for you guys.
What did you say to him?
I didn't say anything.
Han Shangyan.
What?
Tong Nian treats you so well.
Can you treat her just a little better?
Give me your phone.
- What do you need? - Let me show you something.
Just hurry up.
Take out your go-get-it attitude from your gaming champion years, will you?
The official website of the Chinese division of K&K looks like it's made by an elementary school student.
So Tong Nian made another one for you.
She used her own money to rent a server.
Take a good look at this. When you are done, please come back up, okay?
In order to finish this, Nian Nian had to pull several all-nighters and barely slept.
So pitiful.
If you don't go up and have dinner, she will be very sad. ♫ There are some reasons that are difficult to explain ♫
♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫
Gun God, I honestly think our Tong Nian is quite good.
If you really like her,
then please don't make her suffer, okay?
♫ Reject the way my heart feels, but you saw through me ♫
♫ Seeing you be sad ♫
♫ But really, my heart hurts more than you ♫
♫ I try my best to avoid it but memories are not up to me ♫
♫ All the things you’ve said flash past my ears ♫
♫ To move toward happiness, there are so many gates to cross ♫
♫ Just to run into your embrace ♫
Where did you go? ♫ I try my best to avoid it but love is not up to me ♫
A button fell from my shirt, so I went downstairs to look for it.
And guess what? I actually found it.
But your shirt doesn't have any buttons.
Idol! Don't expose me!
Ou Qiang! Let's start playing games! Hurry!
- Hurry! - The one that I just bought.
- Tong Nian, go play with them. - No, it's fine. Let me help you.
It's quite good. Go play.
Just put it here.
Yaya, help me. Hurry.
Hand me the soy sauce. Let's make some fish.
Which one should we use?
The one on the left.
The past two years and three months,
we've won and we've lost.
We laughed and cried.
We were suspected, we were gossiped about,
we were reproached and plotted against.
We've never explained ourselves.
There's no need to explain.
He never said why he became a Chinese citizen when he turned eighteen.
But I know, it's for the same reason that I competed in ACM.
To win a championship as a Chinese.
Hoping that in an international arena, there will be a Chinese flag raised and Chinese national anthem playing.
Although he's retired from the game,
he's still holding in there, fighting.
The past two years and three months, we've won and we've lost.
We laughed and cried.
We were suspected, we were gossiped about, we were reproached and plotted against.
We've never explained ourselves.
There's no need to explain.
Tonight at Hua Yan Zhong Stadium,
we have reached fame
and absurdity.
Thinking about it, I can't compare to her courage.
I don't even have the courage to love someone.
Here. It's fine to not eat, but you must have a drink.
The first cheers to Little Mi, who has moved in to happiness.
Cheers!
Congrats!
Let me say something though. Don't let this become your second nest. I can't afford to welcome you.
So stingy.
This second cheers... is to your dumb luck fortune,
how did you find such a great girl fan?
I'm not worse than Little Mi, why don't I have any fans?
This isn't fair.
No! I'm also your loyal fan.
No way.
Group fan. Group fan.
But she only has you in her heart. Don't listen to her. Come on. Come on.
Cheers!
Okay. No more. No more. Stop drinking.
If you still aren't drunk by now, my next month's living expenses will also all be used up.
Am I, Ouqiang, someone who tricks people for drinks?
- The third cheers, come on, come on! - No! No more, no more!
I'll do it, I'll do it.
The third cheers, thanking all of you.
Thank you all for never leaving me.
Including Han Shangyan.
No matter where his heart lies, other people might not understand, but I understand.
Cheers to all of you and Han Shangyan.
Drink less, alright? The alcohol's expensive.
Tong Nian, Han Shangyan is a workaholic.
Sometimes if he doesn't have enough time to spend with you, don't be upset.
I'm... I'm not upset.
It doesn't matter if I'm upset or not.
Nian Nian, time to go to the hospital. Isn't today when Zhen Hui's mom is doing surgery?
Oh yes! I almost forgot. Sorry, I don't think I can spend time eating with you all anymore.
My friend's mom is undergoing surgery. My dad is the head surgeon, I need to go see.
You guys eat on your own, all right?
Hey, Sister Tong Nian. Let my dad send you there.
I'll call my own taxi. I'll call my own taxi.
I'll send you–
It's really okay. I'll call a taxi. Got to go. Bye!
Be safe!
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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? ♫