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[Wanna Be]

[Hailiwang Seafood]

Where's Jia Fan?

My God!

I'm no god.

You really need a good smack.

Where is he?

Did... Did he really quit?

Quit?

I thought he was just on leave.

On leave?

Wait. He's on leave?

Yeah.

His dad called early in the morning,

asking him to go to the hospital with him.

Wait. Did he say when he'd be back?

He'll come back once he's done at the hospital.

You're acting all weird this morning.

I swear,

if he dares to quit,

I won't let him off.

That's right.

Count me in when the time comes.

I won't let him off either.

What's it got to do with you?

You're always fooling around.

Now, go

and help out.

All right.

You're up?

Come over and eat before it gets cold.

I'm not eating, Dad.

I'm running late.

I've put in for your leave already.

Come here.

Hurry.

Why are you just standing there?

It's getting cold.

You're in such a rush.

Youtiao or baozi? Take your pick.

I dreamed of your mom

last night.

She kept talking

and talking,

but when I woke up,

I couldn't recall any of it.

Your mom always wanted to be a model

when she was young,

but she never got the chance.

After you were born,

she gave up on it completely.

I remember when you just learned to walk,

she'd take you

to the square and practice runway walks with you.

She even bought you all sorts of outfits.

Who knew dreams could be passed down like that?

I just got carried away for a moment.

I've calmed down now.

Don't worry. I'll do as you say.

That's probably why she appeared in my dream.

I bet

she was there to divorce me.

Hello, everyone.

On behalf of ACME,

I welcome you all to Top Line.

From today on, we are family.

We'll stick together

through thick and thin.

- Awesome! - Awesome!

I have a question.

Ask away.

Weren't there seven people selected?

Why are there only six here?

Exactly.

Quiet.

There were indeed seven people selected,

but one

backed out at the last minute.

Maybe he thought the competition in our industry

was too intense

and decided that quitting was better than being eliminated.

So

now that you're here,

you need to understand one thing:

success requires both skill

and a strong mindset.

Winning is important,

but we must also learn to accept defeat.

That's spot on!

Well said.

Good.

Now, onto the next part.

Let's start with a quick introduction.

This is

Mr. Li,

Li Haoran.

He made his official debut at the 2017 Fall-Winter Fashion Show.

He's the exclusive male model for the French menswear brand Coleman

and the unrivaled ace

of Top Line.

You flatter me.

This is your instructor, Ding Chen.

You can call him Mr. Ding

or Chen.

Just call me

Eric.

He has appeared on the cover

of Men's Healthy three times

and has been the top male model

at the Big Four Fashion Weeks

for three consecutive years.

He is also an irreplaceable ace

of Top Line.

So many aces?

I thought Mr. Xing Mo was the only one.

Didn't Coleman go out of business ages ago?

I...

All right.

That's enough talking for now.

We've got about an hour left on the road,

so get some rest.

This group

is going to be a handful.

No worries.

We've got plenty of time.

He really didn't show up?

Don't bring it up. I'm already annoyed.

Great. Tough days ahead.

What's up with this biker?

It's not Jia Fan.

Keep it down. I'm sleeping.

Okay.

[Episode 7] [One Action Can Trigger A Huge Reaction]

[ACME Top Line Onboarding Program]

Where are we staying?

Over there.

Chen,

help the girls with their luggage.

Sure. I'll do it.

Aren't you getting out?

So Jia Fan really didn't come.

Get out now.

Han Yijing must be very upset right now.

Get out of the car.

Thinking about how upset she is

makes me feel a little better.

That's enough.

Now that you're here,

apologize to her properly.

Why?

I did nothing wrong.

From stirring up trouble backstage to badmouthing behind her back,

do you think Ms. Ling's silence

means she'll just let it slide?

Repeatedly bringing up

Liao Jinyuan alone

is enough to get you kicked out.

So now, you have two choices:

apologize to her face

or

fake an illness

and head back.

If I leave now,

Han Yijing will steal

all the spotlight at the orientation event.

No way.

I won't make it that easy for her.

It's on the left.

Luckily, we have Xing Mo.

He's the only one

in the company who can keep You Ning in check.

Did you manage to get in touch with that guy?

Not yet.

He's always late.

He's probably on his way now.

Just two more hours.

The class starts at 1:30 PM sharp.

All right.

Over the years I've worked as a model,

I don't have

a lot to share.

After all,

experience is something you gain by doing.

Have you noticed?

She's changed a lot

from how she used to be.

You've changed even more.

If I see that guy again,

he's done for.

Is he also the reason

Yijing has changed?

Karl Lagerfeld once said

that true fashion

is about mastering

the style that suits you best.

For example,

even if we dress

like Gigi Hadid,

we'll never be her.

So instead of blindly copying others,

we should find our own style,

highlight our strengths,

and craft a unique personal image.

After all, we are not mannequins,

we are...

- Models! - Models!

Ms. Han.

Why don't you give us a demonstration?

After all, practice makes perfect.

Ms. Han, show us how it's done.

Consider it a bonus for everyone.

I wouldn't call it a bonus.

It's our chance to learn from each other.

So, who would like to be my model?

Me.

Me! Ms. Han.

Ms. Han, pick me.

Pick me, please.

Pick me.

He's here.

He's the last one, right?

But…

Didn't they say he backed out at the last minute?

I have no idea.

Hi, everyone.

I'm Jia Fan,

the last new model

to join Top Line.

I wasn't able to meet you all earlier

due to some personal reasons,

but I promise it won't happen again.

I'll stay disciplined.

Looking forward to working with you all.

Was that really him on the motorbike?

Go ahead and teach him a lesson.

So, he's the one who backed out at the last minute?

He's our team's coffee guy.

Didn't they say being late would result in disqualification?

We're all new here,

so we should support each other.

The notice clearly stated

that being late means giving up.

Yes, that's why I wasn't late.

You weren't late?

I even arrived 10 minutes early.

Then why didn't you attend the class?

The notice stated it was the time to arrive at the training camp,

not the class time.

Who can prove that you arrived early?

Ms. Ling.

Ms. Ling?

Otherwise, I wouldn't have found this place.

Looks like he's well-connected.

What's his background?

All right, go ahead and join the team.

A warm welcome to our new member, Jia Fan.

Let's welcome him.

It seems that Ms. Ling really has high hopes for him.

Hold on.

Since Ms. Ling has made her decision,

we have nothing more to say.

But we should still respect the opinions

of other new members, right?

It wouldn't be fair otherwise.

We have no objections.

Since Ms. Ling has spoken,

we'll follow her lead.

Besides,

he wasn't late.

He just missed the first class.

Don't worry, Ms. Han.

We'll pass on the message properly.

Is that all right?

- Absolutely! - Absolutely!

That's totally all right.

Welcome aboard, Fan.

- A big welcome to you. - Welcome.

So your talent is being a flip-flopper, huh?

We're all new here, so we need

to support each other.

Ms. Han,

may I take my seat?

Not yet.

Ms. Han just happens to need a model.

It's time for you

to undergo some transformation.

This guy

is no pushover.

Only ten minutes left.

You sure know how to push the limit.

Ms. Ling,

I'm sorry.

But I'm not actually late this time.

That's up to me to decide.

Then I'll push my luck one more time,

just this one last time.

Then explain why.

Why the sudden change of mind?

You're hopeless.

Just go sit down.

Is it me who's hopeless,

or are you out of solutions?

I already let you stay.

So don't push it.

Okay then,

since Ms. Han won't do it,

I guess I'll have to step up

and give her a makeover instead.

Relax.

What are you doing?

Stay still.

That's nice.

Ms. Han,

please lift your foot.

Is there any difference?

You wouldn't understand.

What do you know?

Impressive.

Good for him.

He actually caught Yijing off guard.

I allowed him to return,

but not to deal with Han Yijing.

Then,

is it Xing Mo?

What's wrong? Is it something you can't talk about?

It's the same reason I gave at the audition.

That's not enough.

Since it's your second time,

it needs to be even more persuasive.

Because...

Because I...

Because you inherited your dad's condition

and might lose your sight at any time?

Be honest.

What's the real reason?

I don't care what you told Ms. Ling.

You have to give me a reason.

I don't want you to look down on me.

Knock it off.

You back off the moment you make progress,

then suddenly pop up again at the last minute.

What is it? A game to you?

Or do you think

this will get you more attention?

Annoying, isn't it?

I promise it won't happen again.

You'd better be.

I checked with the hospital.

Don't misunderstand.

I'm not interested in your business.

I was just curious.

How does someone

change overnight

and come up with a bunch of lousy excuses?

So what if you fell

and fractured a bone?

You're a grown man, all right.

Quit being so dramatic.

You're right.

That's why I'm adopting a new style

and learning from you.

Me?

What's my style?

You never accept fate

and always move forward.

I also keep my word and follow through.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Thank you.

Thank you for letting me step onto the stage,

for cutting my hair,

and for teaching me how to pose.

Thank you for telling me

how tough this path is.

Thank you for what you said to me at the hospital.

Also,

thank you for being my model.

I was just...

You were just disappointed in me.

If it weren't for you,

I wouldn't have ended up on this path of no return.

So, you have to take responsibility.

Otherwise, you wouldn't even care about me.

After all, you aren't the type to meddle in other people's business.

It's good that you get it.

The rest is up to you now.

And

don't be late.

Did you purposely give me a hard time earlier?

You were worried that they'd have a problem with it,

so you tried to act as angry and harsh as possible

to appease them,

making it easier for me to join the team,

right?

No.

I was simply annoyed.

Don't overthink it.

All right.

Guess I read too much into it.

Don't do it again.

Thank you.

Your mom's life didn't turn out the way it should have,

but she has a great son.

He not only inherited her talent

but also her dreams.

More importantly,

he got the opportunity she never had.

If I were

to ruin that,

how could I ever face her

when I meet her in the afterlife?

She'd probably kick me.

Dad...

Forget about what I think.

Just do whatever you want,

but make sure it's something you truly love.

Whether it's becoming a chef

or a model,

neither path is easy.

But so what?

Follow your heart.

Don't worry about me at all.

Only then

will I, as your father,

not feel

so guilty.

Besides, you're only twenty-five.

Medical advancements are happening rapidly.

No need to stress.

There's bound to be a solution in the future.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Just thought I'd treat you to a cup of coffee.

We've been busy for so long,

and things are finally wrapping up.

Both the hype and the contestants

have far exceeded our expectations.

It's time to take a well-deserved break.

Once the orientation event is over tomorrow,

you'll be completely free.

Plenty of chances to relax after that.

I was talking about you.

My main task this time

is to keep an eye on You Ning.

The more crucial the moment,

the more I need to stay sharp.

I have no right to relax.

Apart from You Ning,

try paying more attention to Jia Fan too.

Jia Fan?

He's resilient, ambitious,

and has a story to tell.

He's a rare talent with great potential.

Whether he can truly shine in the end

depends on how he's nurtured.

That's where you, as his senior, come in.

ACME has lots of capable seniors.

I'm not that special.

But you're the most suited for this.

He's just like you were back then.

You and Yijing truly are family.

She's said the exact same thing before.

So, is it because of me that you keep giving him

a free pass?

Yes.

I want you to know

that if I could turn you

into ACME's ace,

I can do the same for him.

Thanks for the coffee.

Take your time and enjoy it.

Hello.

Have you heard of it?

Not only did he show up,

but he also argued with Han Yijing in front of everyone.

I can't believe I missed such a big drama of the year!

What was I thinking, taking a beauty nap?

I regret it so much.

That fishmonger...

I mean, what exactly is Jia Fan's background?

Maybe he's too inexperienced to be afraid,

but how could he completely disregard someone

as fierce as Han Yijing?

Could it be...?

What are you trying to say now?

The fierce Han Yijing might have been tamed.

Listen.

When a guy and a girl first meet,

the more they argue,

the more it shows there's a subtle tension

between them.

They could easily go from fighting

to being together.

This is the classic "bickering couple."

So,

you need to stay alert

and not take things so lightly.

Cut the nonsense.

I don't care about what's going on with them.

Are you jealous?

This is clearly love.

You are just in denial.

Just you wait.

I'll win for sure tomorrow.

Mo.

I haven't exercised in so long,

so I'm going for a run since I don't have any classes.

Not bad.

Congratulations.

Thanks, Mo.

I remember the last time we greeted each other

was in the company restroom.

Back then, you were just a delivery guy

and said you'd never participate in the auditions.

Plans can't keep up with changes, right?

I guess I'm just really lucky,

and everyone has been so tolerant of me.

It's good that you understand.

Luck is temporary,

and tolerance has its limits.

The Billion Light Model Competition

has always been fair and strict,

yet time and time again,

rules have been bent for you.

If you really feel undeserving,

then pull yourself together,

deliver some impressive results,

and prove that you're worthy.

Don't ruin ACME's reputation.

I'm so sleepy.

It's not even 8 o'clock,

and it feels like military training.

Who wears flip-flops during military training?

We waited so long for the orientation event,

and now there are hardly any welcoming elements.

It's just another meeting instead.

What else do you want?

A party?

There's no music, no lights, no food,

and no champagne.

Nice thought,

but are you paying?

Stop it.

At least they gave us something to wear.

Others don't even have the chance to wear it.

But how can we just settle for this?

Everyone's wearing the same thing,

it feels like a school uniform.

Exactly.

It completely conceals my charm.

It seems that charm

comes from the person,

not the clothes.

How strange.

We're wearing the same clothes,

but the contrast is huge.

Wearing the same outfit isn't a big deal,

it's the one who looks bad that will feel awkward.

Morning, Ms. Han.

Did you sleep well?

Yes.

- Pretty well. - Pretty well.

I slept well enough,

but early wake-ups are tough.

I'm not quite used to it.

Then get used to it quickly,

as the next couple of days will be just like this.

Okay.

Go now. Welcome aboard.

Bye, Ms. Han.

Why are you staring at me?

Aren't you leaving?

Aren't you afraid of being late?

You haven't left either.

Aren't you afraid of being late?

As expected, you're always late.

What are you staring at?

You look nice.

The headband I chose really works.

Looks like the makeover was a success.

This style really suits you.

What do you mean this style suits me?

Listen.

It's not that the makeover was successful.

It's that I can pull off any style.

I think so too.

Do your best.

I hope you truly learning something from this experience

and won't just talk the talk.

Thanks for your encouraging words.

That's very thoughtful of you.

As your senior,

now that you've joined ACME,

of course, I should do something to welcome you all.

It's a small gift, but it carries my best wishes.

Welcome to the ACME family!

This is for you, Tian Chu.

Thanks.

Liu Jia.

Thank you, Ning.

Zixuan.

You shouldn't have, Ning.

Kong Ernuo.

Thank you.

Song Chuan.

Thank you, Ning.

Zhou Lu.

Thank you, Ning.

Why did you come empty-handed?

This is the orientation event.

That's not quite appropriate.

Immature.

Hypocritical.

Why are you wearing a headband?

Going for a different look?

Jia Fan.

Hi, Ms. You.

You are quite something.

You were late for both the audition

and registration.

You're the first one

who doesn't take ACME seriously.

I wouldn't dare.

I'm here now, aren't I?

Why then?

Is it...?

There's someone

I didn't want to let down,

so I had to be here.

Who is it?

Don't tell me

it's Han Jialing.

Hello, everyone.

Please gather up.

- Coming. - Coming.

Good morning to all our old friends

and new members.

Today marks the first day of our training camp for newcomers,

and it's also the annual orientation event

for Top Line.

To put it simply,

if you're here today

and wearing our team uniform,

it means

you've officially joined

the ACME family.

We hope

that from now on,

we will grow together, support each other,

and continue working together

for the foreseeable future.

Now,

let's welcome the founder of ACME,

Ms. Han Jialing,

to say a few words.

Please welcome her.

Hello, everyone.

A warm welcome to all of you.

Today,

the stars

are the seven newcomers here.

Congratulations on officially becoming

part of Top Line.

You've made it through countless challenges

with your hard work

and exceptional skills,

standing out from thousands

of competitors.

At this moment,

you must feel very proud

and accomplished.

But I have to bring

some reality into the picture.

In Top Line,

self-satisfaction is the least valuable trait.

The most important things are self-restraint

and self-management.

Without them, you'd struggle to last even half a year.

This battle against yourself will persist.

As some rise to the top,

others will inevitably be eliminated.

So, you must be mentally prepared.

If you lack the confidence for this battle,

it might be better to quit early.

Simply forcing yourself through

will only waste your time.

However,

if you're determined to go all in

and have the courage to keep going no matter the obstacles,

then Top Line

will be there to help.

Together,

we'll prove to those who were eliminated

that you won your place here

through skill,

and not mere luck.

Do your best, everyone.

We're excited to see how you'll perform.

Thank you, Ms. Ling.

I hope you will remember her valuable advice.

For the next few days of training,

please continue to work hard.

We have a long way to go,

so make sure to give your best effort.

Now, it's time

for the newcomers' entrance.

As is Top Line's

long-standing tradition,

the floating runway awaits.

Only by successfully crossing this runway

can you truly be a part of ACME.

You only get one chance.

Get ready,

and let's begin!

♪Like a bird flying over♪

♪A deserted wasteland♪

♪Dreamed of too many what-ifs♪

♪If only you loved me too♪

♪Like a star falling♪

♪Igniting the spark within♪

♪Don't let us drift apart♪

♪Like clouds meeting in the sky♪

♪Oh, dream♪

♪Can we get a little closer?♪

♪When that passion resurfaces♪

♪Let me be your shining point♪

♪Finally standing before you♪

♪Daydreams come true♪

♪Holding you in my heart♪