Our Shiny Days
Episode 16
The day is breaking; The sun is setting; "The shrewd rabbit" couples with "The bewitching fox." (I)
Now let your soul
gradually depart from your body,
rising slowly in the air.
Flying higher and higher,
you have become oblivious of your ego,
oblivious of all pressures.
All you can hear is the gurgling of water,
which will bring you
into deeper dreamland.
Haze,
doesn't this gurgling sound make you want to pee?
Who allowed you to come in?
It's Ying.
"I'm sorry."
What's the problem with you?
Get off my bed!
Where is your soul heading for?
It goes so far and flies so high.
What if it fails to come back in the morning?
Get off.
You don't sleep well, do you?
How about sleeping with me?
I look pretty cute while asleep.
What should I do
to make you get off?
You're only making yourself more and more annoying.
That's what I intend.
Haze, this is you.
This is me.
Put it down.
I just want to touch it. Don't be so petty.
This is us.
What are you alluding to?
I might go against your rules, cross your lines,
and touch your edges,
but I'm not afraid of being hurt. So don't feel annoyed,
OK?
No.
Do you know what we'll become
after bumping with each other like this?
A broken ball and a broken net?
We'll become billiards.
You set the rules, and I move within the rules.
Teaming up together, we can perform a brilliant show.
I'm not interested.
Haze, just now,
I had read aloud the full text of the Rhyme Songs
for at least ten times.
So what? How does it concern me?
Of course it concerns both of us!
This book was written for us,
and can be adapted into our BGM!
Are you not afraid that the author
would come out of his grave and haunt you?
No.
Do you know why?
Look.
Firstly, look at this one:
"The day is breaking; The sun is setting;
'The shrewd rabbit' couples with 'The bewitching fox.'"
Isn't it a description of us?
Will you specify
who the "shrewd rabbit" is and who the "bewitching fox" is?
How about this one:
"Increase couples with Decrease; Close couples with Open;
'The verdant grass' couples with 'The green moss.'"
Isn't it about us?
And this one:
"'Nine summers' couples with 'Three winters.'"
I'm as enthusiastic as the hot summer,
while you're as cold as the snowy winter.
Isn't this a true reflection of us?
And this one!
Haze, just say yes to her proposal.
I'm begging you.
She won't go if you don't say yes.
"Say yeah, say yeah!"
Haze, we're indeed different persons.
But the whole Rhyme Songs, which has 30 chapters
and 6,742 characters in total,
also tells different things.
In fact, I can only recite
one sentence in it.
Do you know what it is?
It's on "Qin" in Volume Two, Chapter 12.
"Students should treasure their youth,
a moment being worth a piece of jade;
Wanderers ought to cherish times of reunions,
a second being worth a thousand pieces of gold."
I don't know much about Chinese literature,
but I think I understand it.
I bet you must know what it means.
Haze,
do you believe
that the invention
of the game of billiards
was inspired by people like us?
Let's perform together on stage for once,
will you?
Go to sleep first.
Haze,
are you embarrassed?
You blushed!
"Billiards
originated in the upper class in the 14th century."
Don't drive me away.
I know you haven't been sleeping well,
but listening to that stuff won't help.
Why not sleep with me?
I'll tell you the "egg-stealing adventure" I had
when I was a third grader.
I'm begging you.
Get off my bed!
Why do you come to see me late at night?
I just finished a day's work.
I'm going to the airport
in three hours.
Where are you going?
To the seaside, taking exterior shots
for four days.
Aren't you acting in a film about youth?
That's why we're going to the seaside.
Imagine a young man shouting to the sea,
"I love you! I'm sorry!
I have to forget you!"
How can one end his youth if he hasn't done
a crazy thing like that?
You haven't done such things, have you?
There're many foolish things that I haven't done.
How can such things be called "foolish"?
Sounds like you have done such things.
No, no, no.
I,
a man so dedicated to his career,
would only shout to the sea things like,
"When will I make a fortune?"
Don't worry.
I'm not interested in inquiring about the exes of my boyfriend.
Even if you keep talking to me about them,
I would cover my ears.
Well,
what if I want to know something about your exes?
Well,
I can only tell you four words about them,
"All are good guys."
I don't want to be a "good guy."
I will be a man
who makes you want to run to the seaside
and shout out my name,
"Feng Anyu, how handsome you are!
Feng Anyu, how well built you are!
Feng Anyu, I don't want to read books,
I only want to look at you!"
You see,
even mosquitoes don't want to bite me,
because my blood is not sweet.
I'm not a person capable of doing
these romantic things.
We'll see.
Let's wait and see.
My agent Jiayi came to see you today, didn't she?
How do you know that?
My assistant took her here.
He failed to keep the secret,
telling me about it at the filming site.
Your assistant has a foot in both camps.
Isn't he afraid of being punished?
My assistant works for the company,
and his salary isn't paid by me.
He informs my agent of everything,
such as that I eat a little too much during dinner.
I've been used to that.
But when I knew it today,
I wanted to run back from the filming site
and prevent her from meeting you.
Why?
It's Jiayi!
You met her today.
Don't you feel she's a tough person?
But I think she's a good person.
At least I could talk about novels with her.
You...
Weren't you angry?
She's important in your life,
but in my life,
she's only a passerby.
Why should I be angry?
Then
why didn't you come back
if you wanted to?
I couldn't leave.
There're over 200 people working on the site.
For example,
the cameraman's father had an operation today,
the chief lighting tech's wife just gave birth yesterday,
and late last night, a young makeup artist
just found that her boyfriend cheated on her.
Her friend comforted her by drinking with her all night,
and she had been either crying
or vomiting all day today,
except when she tried her best
to focus on her work.
Shooting a film is like fighting a war.
There's no turning back.
We're burning money every day.
I really can't leave
while all the others are still working.
It's like a battlefield.
I know you well enough,
but I know more
about Jiayi.
Isn't there an old saying?
"When two tigers fight, one of them must get hurt."
I'm afraid you might feel grievance.
Firstly,
as a Chinese teacher,
I don't think this phrase is properly used.
But you know what mean.
Both of you
are as strong as tigers,
being at the top of the food web,
and ranking just below God.
When I was at elementary school,
a girl came to me and said,
"Chen Hexu,
I really hate you."
I asked her why.
Do you know what she said?
She said,
"It's because of you
that I don't believe fairy tales anymore."
I have this gift
for making people hate me.
If a person feels grievance,
it's because she wishes everybody would like her.
But I've never had
such a wish.
Do you mean that
you're content
as long as I like you?
What I mean is
I'm content as long as I like myself.
But I'm willing
to spare some time to like you.
Brother.
Greet your sister-in-law.
Xiaochen,
it's time to release the news of
the participation of Anyu's film
in the Fashion Awards.
Are you...
Release it.
Yes, madam.
Sa,
why do I feel
you're getting more and more ill?
Why are you wearing this stuff?
I'm pretending ill so that I can stay here longer.
You like living in the ward?
It's because of the beautiful nurse.
How are you doing recently?
Tell me about your happy things.
I...
I'm planning to confess my love to Chen Jing.
You've finally made up your mind?
Yes.
I can't hide it any longer.
Do you think there's any chance of success?
I...
I think there is.
Chen Jing likes Wang Wen,
but she has been busying herself with her band,
and hasn't mentioned him for a long time.
I...
I just want her to know
that I...
I have few strong points,
but I have enough time.
I want to be her companion in the future,
doing everything she wants together with her.
How about I give you some ideas?
I plan to do it my own ways.
I've never expected
to witness the ending
of your one-sided love.
Now I can rest in peace.
Finally, finally.
Sa,
don't talk such nonsense!
I said this because I'm not afraid.
I look like a sick chicken now,
but in fact I'm preparing to "emerge from the cocoon."
Look,
do I look like a pupa?
I've become a butterfly.
I'm flying!
Li Sa, what's going on?
I'm disconnected.
How are you feeling today?
I feel
great.
By the way,
miss nurse,
I have a pimple.
Is it a good sign that shows I'm recovering?
Pimple?
Where?
Is it one pimple or a patch of pimples?
If it's the latter, it might be an allergy symptom.
But you haven't used any new drug recently.
I don't think it's allergy.
It was probably caused by the oxygen mask rubbing against your face.
Not a big problem.
Do you have any other questions?
I have only one question.
Miss nurse,
what brand of shampoo do you use?
It smells so sweet.
It makes me want to go surfing.
Then I'll give you one bottle of that when you're discharged, OK?
Sa,
when was the last time you took a shower?
The smell of your hair makes me want to
hide in the mountains and be a shepherd.
Shen Jing,
do you think Haze and her friends
would attend the rehearsal this evening?
We'll continue urging them If they don't come.
Look, I'm trying to improve my vital capacity
so that I can speak more words in one breath.
I have adapted this piece of music.
If you can play this score,
and if that star accepts this adaptation,
then
I will go on stage with you.
Believe me, you won't regret it!
Thanks for your guidance, master!
Learn the score first.
The adapted version by Haze is not that easy to play.
Get started with the practice. Go for it!
It's an Ibanez brand guitar!
It has a double-locking tremolo system,
which makes it challenging to play.
GT-100 Effects Processor!
It has good EQ (equalization) effects.
You two can also play the guitar?
They've learned plucked string instruments for many years,
so playing the guitar
is not a difficult thing for them.
Can I try it?
No.
Will that big star arrive on time?
Let's rock!
Anyu!
Glad to meet you.
So handsome!
You're Haze, I suppose?
You've made an excellent adaptation.
Come on.
Let's liven up!
We'll rock the audience tomorrow evening!
I didn't know Feng Anyu is also a good singer.
His singing is quite explosive.
You see?
I've said before that I won't let you down.
The weekend begins tomorrow,
so we can come out without asking for leave.
Great.
Haze,
what do you think about Feng Anyu?
Not bad, huh?
I know you're not an emotionless girl,
so don't feign indifference anymore.
Do you want to listen to music?
Is there earwax on it?
Absolutely not.
Shen Jing, don't leave your seat.
The bus is running fast.
What costumes are we going to wear
tomorrow?
Didn't Feng Anyu say
that we can wear anything we want?
He said, "Wear the clothes that make you feel comfortable,
and just be yourselves."
Well,
how about the performance costumes we wore before?
Then what should you and I wear?
Sit up first, sit up.
Never mind.
I just come over to say hi.
Please continue driving, sir.
Go ahead. What on earth do you want to say?
And what's the fuss about picking a "special day"?
Is today an "auspicious day"?
Chen Jing,
will you keep silent
and listen to me until I finish my words?
Chen Jing,
do you remember the time
when I first met you?
What's up?
Didn't you tell me to keep silent?
You can speak now.
Of course. It was on the day of the school opening ceremony.
It was on the day when I took the entrance exam
for Zhongxia Conservatory of Music.
My subject test was scheduled next to yours,
so, while you were taking the test in the auditorium,
I was preparing for my test at the back of the building.
I just toured around this place.
These kids are so outstanding,
and they play their instruments quite well.
You,
rub your eyes, relax your hands,
and do your best.
Do you hear that?
I'll go take another look.
"Knowing both yourself and the enemy makes you win every battle."
There's a girl over there
who plays the violin impressively,
and who also looks pretty.
According to my observation,
your instrument is the most useless.
Dad, why did you make me learn the tanggu in the first place
if you loathe it so much?
We were too poor back then,
so I made you learn the tanggu in order to
make money by playing it at weddings and funerals.
It makes you lively too.
But then our house was pulled down by the government.
Who could have predicted that?
After I got the compensation fee, I wanted you to learn the piano instead.
How decent it would have been?
But you refused,
saying you liked drumming.
You really pissed me off.
Good. Well,
your name is Chen Jing, right?
Yes.
"Chen" stands for "olden days," and "Jing" stands for "surprise."
You were playing the General's Command,
and now I have a question for you.
What's your feeling about this piece?
Feeling?
I don't have much feeling about it.
This piece
was recommended by my teacher at the Children's Palace.
She said I play it quite well.
Why are you good at playing this piece?
Because this piece is called General's Command,
and I feel I'm good at leading troops and fighting wars.
We understand. Thank you.
Good bye, teachers.
Freedom, freedom.
This is the freedom I want.
I'm finally free.
You must be the next one.
Go for it!
Don't be nervous. Just imagine you're a general.
So, we had shaken hands
with each other long ago.
After meeting you that day,
I said to myself
before taking the test,
"I must pass the exam and enroll at this conservatory.
I want to be your classmate,
I want to have classes with you,
eat with you,
take exams with you,
and go to the same college as you."
And,
if...
if it is possible,
if it is possible...
Just answer the phone.
I can wait.
Excuse me.
You haven't finished with your words.
Do you remember?
When you began to form the band,
you always wanted to shake hands with me.
What I want to say is,
it is the time now.
Is...
Is that what you want to say?
You always said before that it's not the right time,
so why do we need to shake hands now?
The performance hasn't begun.
Let's wait till it is finished.
What a fool you are,
giving such a long prelude.
If you want to shake my hands so much,
how about I make a hand model for you?
I just saw there is a
separate lounge for Brother Hua,
and another one for Zhao Ziyi.
Anyu,
they are after all
big shots in the film industry.
They can even have separate stages if they want,
let alone separate lounges.
You said we can wear anything we want.
Is there any problem?
Nope.
Good.
What a troupe!
It's Sun Yangyun.
The art film he starred in for free
was awarded in Berlin last year.
It is also running in domestic theaters recently,
and is doing unexpectedly well at the box office.
Many domestic investors are vying for him,
saying that he has the ability to make the film crew thrive
as well as excellent acting skills.
Then why not come over and sit with him?
You know him so well.
No.
Don't be angry.
Liangliang!
It has been three or four years since we last met.
I don't remember how long it has been, brother Anyu.
I've changed my name recently.
Yangyun ("nourishing the cloud").
Sun Yangyun.
It's not easy to "nourish the cloud."
There's an old saying,
"To nourish the cloud is to nourish the mind."
The state of mind is an important thing
for people in this trade like us.
Have you come to accept an award?
Yeah.
Plus a singing performance.
Have you been singing recently?
Just singing for fun.
What are you acting in recently?
TV series.
That's good.
Fast money, and high popularity.
Then why don't you act in a TV series too?
You must have good resources now.
I never do TV series or variety shows.
I only act in films from now on.
Life is short.
Normally I don't attend
an activity like this.
Honestly,
I don't even want to go to Berlin.
I just want to stay at the filming site.
"I run the tofu shop,
so I only make tofu."
Yasujiro Ozu said that.
Then why have you come here for all that?
There's an award for me.
It's impossible to refuse.
The peers in the industry have voted me this award.
It's a recognition.
Which award are you accepting today?
It seems to be...
What is it?
Why did it take so long
for you to change?
What are you two wearing?
I, I don't think it's proper to wear these,
but Shen Jing forced me.
Brother Anyu,
is it okay we wear these?
I bought this dress especially for today's occasion.
Brother Anyu,
is this an actress in your crew?
She's our...
It seems that you're acting opposite
younger and younger actresses in TV series.
In fact, I...
Brother Anyu,
I'm off now.
I was told that my lounge is over there.
OK. See you.
Let's cooperate next time.
OK, OK.
Brother Anyu, is that your former colleague?
Four years ago, we acted together in a costume idol drama.
I was the lead,
and he played the minor role of my attendant.
In all the forty episodes,
he had no more than ten lines.
But this guy is really ridiculous.
That kind of white suit
is long outdated.
Perhaps he imagines himself to be a prince.
"Water clouds should be nourished in lakes,
and mountain clouds should be nourished in rooms.
Living in the mountains and near water,
the clouds become one with each other."
There is never an old saying
as "to nourish the cloud is to nourish the mind,"
although Emperor Qianglong had inscribed that poem on a tablet.
I really hate those who know little
but boast a lot.
Setting fire
Heating you up so that you want to give me your heart
Setting fire in your heart
Setting fire
Let's thank the boy band
for their impressive performance.
Their youthful power
has made my heart beat fast,
and I feel like a young girl again.
Well, what we're going to confer
is a very important award,
which is—
the New Film Actor of the Year.
Let's welcome our award presenter,
the renowned director, Mr. Hu Shengyue.
Let's welcome him with applause!
Although still young,
he is already a well-respected actor;
Although he cares little
about fame and wealth,
he thinks the world of film acting.
Now I announce that
the honor
of the New Film Actor of the Year 2017
goes to
Sun Yangyun.
Congratulations to Yangyun!
Let's welcome him with applause.
Sun Yangyun! Sun Yangyun!
I'd like to thank the Film Association for giving me this trophy,
which is heavy.
I feel grateful.
In 2018,
I shall continue to remind myself that
my goal is to become a film actor,
and that I'm not going to be a star.
People do talk differently after having success.
He couldn't have said such things
in the past.
Control your expression.
What if you're captured by the camera?
In the future,
I will show you different aspects of myself on the screen,
while in my daily life,
I will stay invisible.
Thank you.
Thank you, Yangyun.
What a wonderful acceptance speech.
Well, now
we are going to confer
a series of awards voted by fans.
The first one
is also a major award, which is—
the Audience Favorite Celebrity Couple
of the Year 2017 voted by fans.
They have won the admiration of the audience
by their personal charisma;
the handsome gentleman and the beautiful lady
send their signals of love to single persons in the audience.
This celebrity couple is
Huang Yina,
and Feng Anyu.
Let's welcome them with applause.
Welcome.
What a good-looking couple.
Congratulations to you two once more!
Welcome.
Congratulations.
Anyu, Yina, congratulations.
You two have succeeded in romance now.
but, speaking of your acting careers,
do you have any big plans
in the new year?
Your fans must have been expecting
your new films or TV dramas.
For me,
work and life are equally important.
In the new year, apart from acting,
I'd probably look forward more
to some new changes in life.
Thank you.
How about you, Anyu?
Are you also beginning to enjoy life?
Do you plan to
act in films in the new year?
Of course.
And I hope the directors present
would be willing to offer me some opportunities.
Thank you.
Anyu is so modest.
How would any directors be unwilling
to cast a popular star like you?
Am I right? Dear directors in the audience?
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Well,
we hope Anyu would appear
on the big screen someday,
and we also hope that the couple
can live together in forever happiness.
Let's applaud for them. Thanks.
Now, let's welcome Anyu and his band
to give us a singing performance called the Rhyme Songs.
Dear fans,
be ready to scream!
Let's welcome them with applause!
Welcome!
These two emcees
must have been bribed.
I'm off now.
Be watchful when you leave.
Take the staff exit,
and don't let paparazzi capture us going separately.
Are you ready?
Show time!
Is this your band?
People say your fans are mostly teenagers,
and it seems you take it as a compliment.
How about making friends with kids in kindergartens?
They didn't give you any serious award,
but they still asked you to entertain the audience with singing.
Even if you don't mind that,
shouldn't they have provided you with a professional band?
Qiao Bo owns so many
fashionable rock bands, so why didn't you pick one?
You can leave now
if you don't want to listen.
But I recommend you to stay and listen to our performance.
Hello everyone.
Feng Anyu! Feng Anyu! Feng Anyu!
I want to make a correction.
These performers on the stage now
do not belong to my band.
They're an independent band
called Shiny Girls.
As everyone can see,
they're all very young,
and so do most of my fans.
Have you come here, my fans?
Yes!
Feng Anyu, you're the best!
Feng Anyu! Feng Anyu! Feng Anyu!
What the hell?
Traditional instruments?
Every time I listen to such things,
I feel they're old-fashioned antiques.
They say Yina has left, and is now outside the lobby.
Hurry up. Let's go.
Sun Yangyun is on his way to the parking lot. Let's go!
Really?
You see? This is the "pee time" (an inessential period of time).
Wait a sec.