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[Episode 16]

In the coming days, all of you will leave home one after another for university.

Today, our families are gathered together as a small farewell gathering for you.

Also, since you've turned 18,

you're allowed to drink a little alcohol today.

Dad, we're not drinking.

We're still students.

Don't think I don't know.

Who drank that bottle of Wuliangye from our cabinet?

Have you guys ever...?

Fang Yuan, take this.

Pour for everyone.

Come on.

Forget it. If you don't want to smile, don't force it.

What is this stuff?

Where's your amber pendant? Why aren't you wearing it?

Feeling a bit down.

It disappeared after Jiang Qiao Xi returned last time.

Come on.

Listen up,

although you've secretly drunk alcohol before,

you still don't know how to drink properly.

Let me teach you today.

Hold the glass with your right hand and support the bottom with your left.

When clinking glasses, keep your glass slightly lower than others'.

Why? To show respect.

Respect.

- No, don't. - Let's toast!

- Let's all drink together! Drink up! - Come on, everyone.

- Cheers! - Come on now.

- Down it in one go! - Yu Qiao.

Yun, Cherry, no casual drinking outside, understand?

A girl should never get drunk under any circumstances.

Do you hear that?

- Got it. - When have you ever seen my daughter actually drinking?

We'll remember, Mr. Cai.

Qin Ye Yun getting drunk?

She's more likely to outdrink others!

- Just joking! They're teasing. - Joking.

When you're away from home,

you'll need to rely on yourselves for everything.

Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

Think carefully and use your wits when problems arise.

Face challenges head-on yourself.

If you can't overcome them, come home and tell us.

I'll stop here.

Anyone else want to say something?

Let me add a few words.

I just hope you'll eat well, sleep well, and study well.

Strive to be all-around outstanding students.

Don't worry about family matters.

We've got everything handled here.

That's all. I'm done.

Come on.

Heaven has endowed me with talents for greatness.

Hoist sails to ride the vast waves!

I wish you a bright future.

Thank you.

Let me handle this. You've made the atmosphere too heavy.

Go ahead.

Your dad wants to say a few words.

I don't usually talk much, but today I need to speak up.

From now on, you'll have to take care of yourselves and live your own lives.

Of course I hope only good things happen to you.

No bad things at all, right?

But think carefully.

How could life only have good things without any bad?

How could you avoid getting hurt sometimes?

There must be some heartbreaks, right?

Remember this.

The bitterness you feel now will pass.

Those bad things will eventually turn into good.

Let me leave you with a wise saying.

Wade through life's river.

Your pains and joys will become the view you behold.

You'll become the best scenery in your own lives.

Well said.

- Well said. - That's great.

Okay, now it's Mom's turn.

- Bao Xuan, say something. - Say...

What's there to say? It's too sentimental.

I won't say anything. Everyone take care.

Why the tears? This is a happy occasion.

Happy. We're happy.

Have we been too loud? Are we disturbing the neighbors?

I'll get the door.

Cherry, your surprise is here.

Wait for it.

- Surprise? - What surprise?

Jiang Qiao Xi?

Hello.

- You are... - Come in.

Don't block the doorway. Get inside.

Cherry, don't you remember? Chen Ming Hao.

Cherry, you've grown so much!

Chen Ming Hao.

Hello, everyone.

Have a seat.

- How did you get here? Come on. - Sit down.

You brought so many gifts.

Ming Hao, how are your parents doing?

They're well, just very busy.

Otherwise, they would've come back with me.

My parents always say you two take great care of my grandparents.

They insisted I visit you when I finally returned to the country.

We're longtime neighbors. Don't stand on ceremony.

Besides, your grandma always took such good care of us back then.

She always shared the best treats with us.

Ming Hao, where are you studying abroad?

Australia, Mr. Yu.

Australia?

How high is the tuition fee?

The cost depends on the school and location.

There can be huge variations between different areas.

Yun could apply for an Australian graduate program after finishing her bachelor's degree.

Dad, stop entertaining these fantasies.

Studying abroad is still studying. I'm not interested.

Ming Hao, have you been alone overseas all these years?

Yes, I was alone.

Was it difficult being abroad by yourself?

Did you manage meals alright? Make friends easily?

Was the language barrier challenging at first?

Actually, I adjusted fairly well.

But students working while studying had it much harder.

Study hard, work part-time waiting tables.

My parents strictly forbade me from taking part-time jobs.

They insisted I focus entirely on my studies.

They even rented me an apartment off campus.

I hosted weekend parties there for friends.

Made for an eventful experience.

Your parents are wonderful.

Cherry, I heard you got into North Normal University.

You used to wear that red bead necklace when you were little.

That little girl chasing after me has now entered such a prestigious university.

Impressive!

Thank you. But that wasn't glass, it was amber.

Oh! My mistake. I'm sorry.

Ming Hao, have some more.

Here.

Here, eat more.

Eat your fill.

We'll leave. You can stop here.

- Bye, bro. - Bye, Ming Hao.

Travel safely.

- Bye. - Goodbye.

Why did you invite Ming Hao so suddenly?

So this was your big surprise for Lin Cherry?

Come on, Du Shang, explain yourself.

What's the meaning behind this surprise?

Cherry, have you completely forgotten?

When we saw Ming Hao off as kids,

you cried so hard I thought you'd dehydrate.

Your wailing echoed across all of Qun Shan.

But today you didn't even recognize him yourself.

That's why you should embrace campus life fully.

Maybe someday you'll think of that person with the same detachment.

- Really? - Absolutely.

But that's Jiang Qiao Xi.

What?

You really think you've got it all figured out?

- Well... - There isn't any problem.

What do you mean?

Didn't you see that she was upset?

Why are you walking so fast alone?

I just feel that if it weren't for Jiang Qiao Xi,

I wouldn't have started studying so hard in middle school.

I wouldn't have gotten into First Experimental High School or Northern Normal University.

That was a pretty abrupt change of topic.

I'm afraid I'll forget.

Where did he go?

I don't know.

Don't worry, I'll help you figure it out.

Besides, he has to go to college eventually.

We'll definitely hear news about him.

That's what I think too.

By the way, Lin Cherry,

our schools are less than three kilometers apart.

Our registration dates are only one day apart.

Why don't you want to go with me?

I want to experience what it's like to leave home alone

and go to a new place by myself.

Cherry, I think Jiang Qiao Xi is pretty despicable.

Look, he gave you lipstick and red high heels before leaving for Hong Kong.

After 18, you're not a girl anymore.

You will gradually become a woman.

Lipstick and high heels are essentials for women.

He wants to completely occupy your identity as a woman.

He's truly awful.

Yeah, he wants you to remember him for life.

Jiang Qiao Xi studies Olympiad math. His brain works differently.

Cherry, don't forget me.

Why do you all want me to forget him?

We want you to be happier.

He'll come back.

When?

You and Yu Qiao will go to Hong Yang together.

Have him accompany you more. Go out and have fun.

Actually, Yu Qiao is great, better than Jiang Qiao Xi.

What are you talking about?

I can already imagine it.

Yu Qiao will become a pilot, wearing the uniform.

A bunch of girls will definitely have a crush on him.

Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders.

Rather than leaving him for others, keep him for yourself.

What nonsense are you spouting?

Don't worry about me.

With my looks, I'll have my pick of guys in college.

Someone who treats me well, buys me high heels and lipstick,

all that'll be easy.

But you?

Other than grades being better than mine,

looks, figure, IQ, EQ,

all aspects are average.

Why are you sleeping in my bed and belittling me?

Why say that? Stop sleeping here.

Go back. Go home.

You're getting on my nerves.

Alright, I surrender.

I'm wrong.

Qin Ye Yun,

this time, only you're staying behind.

We're all leaving.

Will you be sad?

You're all leaving, but I'm staying here.

Aren't you the ones feeling sad?

Frankly, you're getting on my nerves too.

Since childhood, you've always acted fearless and indifferent.

But the more you act like this, the more worried we become.

Let's sleep. You've got a journey tomorrow.

I feel like

I'll never love anyone this much again.

You're only 18. Don't talk about "forever."

Jiang Qiao Xi, will you call me after moving to the provincial city?

Yes.

You lied. You never called.

Cherry, I'm sorry.

Jiang Qiao Xi!

Where did you go? Come back!

I'm warning you, my memory isn't that good.

I really will forget you.

Jiang Qiao Xi.

[North Normal University]

[Innovation leads the future Knowledge changes destiny]

[Welcome new students to BNU]

[2008 Female Freshmen Dorm Assignment]

[Planning Guide for Freshmen]

Okay, next one.

Here.

Come on, look at the camera.

Tuck your chin a bit. Good.

Who are you?

Sorry, senior.

I'm Lin Qi Le, a 2008 freshman in Elementary Education.

Hello, seniors. Did I wake you up?

- I'm sorry. - Turn on the light first.

Get up now.

It's okay. I'll do it.

Just help me get it.

How heavy is this thing? You want me to get it for you?

Whose is this?

I'll put it down for you.

You clean up.

- Where are you from? - I'm from Jialin.

I've brought you some local snacks from Jialin.

Who did this? It's spilled all over the table.

Who didn't finish their drink? Meng Li Jun.

Enough. Both of you stop arguing. How annoying!

Sit for a while. There's no hurry.

Why are you rooming with seniors?

Can you talk to the counselor?

[North Normal University] It's better to room with your own classmates.

You'll get to know each other faster that way.

Senior students are much older than you. You might not get along well.

It's fine.

Living with senior students feels good to me.

I can consult them if I have academic questions.

Exactly. Right. Settle down and live with those seniors properly.

Get along well. Be more proactive.

Call us if anything feels uncomfortable.

Got it.

Cherry, did you buy all your bedding?

Remember, for the inner filling for the comforter,

make sure to get high-quality ones.

Check the cotton inside. It shouldn't look discolored.

And get a firmer pillow.

It's better for your neck.

Also, the first cup of water in the morning is crucial.

- It helps with detox and hydration.

Have some water.

Did you listen to your mother?

She knows. You've repeated it many times.

Well, I used to pour her morning water.

Have to repeat it to her more. She doesn't pay attention.

She knows. She's not a child anymore.

That's because you brought it before I could pour it myself.

Okay, I got it. Don't worry about me. I'll manage.

I need to go to the freshmen training base this afternoon.

I'll go pack now.

- Alright. That's all. Bye. - Stay safe.

- No more talk. - Bye.

Dress right!

Quick steps! Face forward!

At ease!

Attention!

On my command, left face!

Freeze! Who told you to move?

What's wrong with you?

Instructor, I feel dizzy.

Real dizziness or faking it?

I've been unwell these days.

My head hurts really bad.

Someone help her out of formation.

Take her to the infirmary.

- Other students... - Are you okay?

On my command, right face!

Are you okay? Hang in there.

Almost at the infirmary.

Slow down.

Slow down.

Let's go back to the dorm.

- Are you okay now? - I'm dizzy. You too, right?

I'm not dizzy.

I'm dizzy.

Aren't you dizzy?

Face forward!

Dress right! Face forward!

Reporting back, sir!

Fall in!

All units, right face!

Forward march!

Left, right!

- Report, Instructor. - Speak.

I think I have heatstroke. My head's spinning.

Step forward!

Eyes forward. Chin up!

- Report, Instructor. - Speak.

My stomach hurts.

Step out!

You all stand like ragdolls!

Some are lying to skip training.

But we do have role models here.

Take Lin Qi Le for example.

Such a slender girl

has been standing strong since day one.

That's the standard you should follow.

Chest out! Head up!

We're here.

Finally back at college.

Bye.

Bye.

I wouldn't want such roommates.

Then do something about it!

This is so boring.

Let's tell ghost stories.

Really? You're not scared?

Qi Le, care to join us?

I'll listen.

Have any of you heard

about the dorm at the end of the hallway?

The end?

That's our dorm!

- What's special about it? - You've never heard this story?

It's a true story.

About ten years ago,

that dorm was never assigned to anyone.

Always kept locked.

Teachers called it a storage room.

Summer break arrived. Since Xiao Hong's family was struggling financially,

she decided to stay at school, working part-time while studying.

One evening, it was raining as she returned to the dormitory.

She noticed the light was on in the dorm at the end of the corridor.

She thought, "This can't be right.

This dorm room should be unoccupied."

She slowly approached the room.

Peering inside,

she saw a mirror positioned directly facing her.

In the reflection was someone else's face.

A torso-only figure about one meter tall.

It appeared to have been severed at the waist.

How terrifying!

Well, Qi Le? Aren't you scared?

I'm... okay.

Were you hoping I'd be scared?

You're not frightened?

You don't seem like the brave type.

Actually, I know a ghost story too.

Want to hear it?

Have you heard The Story of Best Friends Back-to-Back?

Qi and Yue were best friends sharing a dorm room.

They slept in bunk beds,

chatting late into every night.

One night, their conversation turned to the school's July 15th incident.

Rumors say that on July 15th of a particular year,

two close friends killed each other over a trivial matter.

After that, every July 15th,

arguments echo through the dormitory halls.

Qi and Yue decided

to investigate the building this July 15th.

But days before the fateful date,

Yue vanished without trace.

Qi waited endlessly,

until midnight struck with no sign of Yue.

The phone suddenly rang. Dead silence answered.

"Hello? Yue?" Qi called out.

"Yue, say something!"

A ghostly voice finally responded.

"I'm... so cold..."

Qi dismissed it as a prank and hung up.

But the next night at midnight,

Yue called again.

"I'm so cold..."

On the third day, the fourth...

Until the seventh day, July 15th,

Yue's call came once more.

Qi finally begged her.

"Yue, please come back! Stop playing these tricks!"

But Yue said, "I've been here all along...

Best friends back-to-back."

Qi was absolutely terrified. She quickly ducked back under the covers.

But she couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

She tossed and turned restlessly.

She turned over and suddenly saw Yue.

But it wasn't Yue,

but her skin.

Then the voice came to her ear again.

"See? I told you I've always been here.

Best friends back-to-back."

Good friend,

come look at me!

Qi Le, that's quite a story you've got.

Better than mine.

I'll remember this. Next time I'll tell it to my boyfriend.

I'm going to sleep now.

Go to sleep.

I've heard plenty of these stories. They're pretty boring.

Right. We still have classes tomorrow.

Today is my first day in the dorm.

But my senior roommates want to drive me out.

They tried to scare me with ghost stories.

Not only was I unafraid, but I even scared them back.

Jiang Qiao Xi, are you okay?

Are the people around you treating you well?

What are you doing?

I wanted her to accompany me to the restroom.

Qi Le, could you come with me to the restroom?

What, senior?

Go to the restroom.

It's nothing.

It's okay, senior.

Why isn't it here yet?

Faster, come on. Faster.

One, two, three.

text

I'm so scared.

text

Qi Le, maybe we should sleep together tonight.

I guess that could work.

We'll fit.

Are you super scared?

Not too bad.

But I notice you're completely fearless when telling ghost stories.

Actually, I have a special chant.

What kind of chant?

Ghost, if you're here,

please turn on the light for me.

Such a chant.

A soul-summoning incantation?

Well, think about it.

If the ghost can turn on the light for you,

that means it's a kind ghost and won't hurt you.

If the light doesn't turn on,

it's just a powerless little ghost and definitely can't harm you.

Where did you even hear this nonsense?

That's what my dad told me.

Isn't that just psychological comfort?

Isn't this just psychological fear?

There aren't really ghosts in this world.

That actually makes sense. I'll try it.

Ghost,

if you're here, could you turn the lights on?

How did you two end up sharing the same bed?

Not sleeping at midnight, and now you're chatting with ghosts?

Who's talking to me?

Get up.

If there are ghosts, they're just a bunch of scaredy-cats.

Trying to scare others but ending up terrifying yourselves.

This is beyond ridiculous.

Seniors,

I should apologize for frightening you.

But you were the ones who started it.

You scared me first with those ghost stories.

See? This kid's vindictive.

We scared you, so you have to scare us back?

I just wanted to show you with this attitude that I'm not to be messed with.

You can't drive me away.

Drive you away? Why would we do that?

Exactly! You're so adorable and fun.

We want to cherish you. Why drive you away?

How could you...?

I heard everything.

I heard it all from outside the door.

You said you didn't want a roommate like me.

And you discussed ways to get rid of me.

Then I didn't dare come back.

I stayed downstairs alone until dorm curfew.

I thought you were all asleep, so I climbed onto my bed.

But the moment I laid down, you started telling ghost stories to scare me.

What's so funny?

This is why taking things out of context is dangerous.

Isn't freshman military training ending today?

Qi Le should be coming back, right?

Let me tell you something.

We shouldn't have argued in front of her that day.

That girl must've been terrified.

We were still hungover that day.

Alcohol ruins everything.

She's always been so quiet and well-behaved.

She won't be scared of us now, will she?

She wouldn't want to move out, would she?

That's actually a real possibility.

If I were her, I wouldn't want such roommates.

Then do something about it!

Want to try something meaningful that touches the soul?

How exactly?

The Suspension Bridge Effect, also known as the Capilano Bridge Effect.

It's a psychological phenomenon.

The theory is that when people experience fear or excitement,

in these intense emotional states,

the body will develop physiological reactions like increased heart rate,

elevated blood pressure, and accelerated breathing.

These physiological arousal responses are often misinterpreted by individuals

as attraction towards their current companion.

That's simple enough.

We'll tell her a ghost story.

When her heart races and blood pressure rises,

Meng Li Jun, you play the caring senior.

Let her share a bed with you.

After one night sharing a bed, your friendship will be solidified.

How can you be like this?

You're senior students! How can you still be so childish?

What's wrong with that?

But you're quite nice.

Even thought we were pushing you out, you still accompanied me to the restroom

and even agreed to share my bed.

Senior, do you like me?

Do you like me?

I think you really like me.

I think the Suspension Bridge Effect is pretty accurate.

Right?

Yeah.

That makes some sense.

Next time I'm looking for a partner, I'm definitely using this trick.

- Total domination. - Complete control.

Seriously.

Cherry, look.

The show's starting again.

Every night's more lively than the Spring Festival Gala.

Let's go.

- What's wrong? - Let's go.

Li Jun, could you call Si Si for me?

Boys aren't allowed in the girls' dorm.

Li Jun, he...

He's not here for me.

Who's he here for?

Si Si's boyfriend, Shi Zhan.

Did he come to apologize after fighting with Si Si?

It's not that simple.

We're seniors now.

Shi Zhan wants to go back to Shandong for teacher certification.

Si Si wants to return to Suzhou for civil service exams.

Shi Zhan wants Si Si to marry him and go back to his hometown.

Si Si wants to break up with him.

[Girls' Dormitory, No Boys Allowed]

I never heard Si Si mention this.

If she doesn't want to talk about it, we can't bring it up.

We got drunk the day you came over.

That's exactly what we were discussing.

Is he still downstairs?

Yes, he is.

Si Si.

Si Si, what do you mean by that?

Relationships take two people.

It's not something one person can decide alone.

Si Si.

It's okay.

I told him

to stop wallowing in self-pity down there.

I knew from the start

that we'd break up after graduation.

This just makes it a year earlier.

You guys go about your business.

I just need some time alone.

Cherry, go change your clothes.

The shower room will close soon.

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OST credits

♫ Once again in the night I am like dust ♫

♫ Blown away by the wind Unable to find a place to land ♫

♫ Once again in my dream I gaze at the sea ♫

♫ But hear the sound Of the surging dreams ♫

♫ Breaking through the darkness Extraordinary power ♫

♫ My dream I must set it free ♫

♫ I want

♫ I want you to see ♫

♫ The shining light within me ♫

♫ I want to sing ♫

♫ I want to sing I want to sing for you ♫

♫ My loneliness and confusion ♫

♫ I want to forget♫

♫ I want to forget the past Those ordinary years of growth ♫

♫ Brewing ♫

Gazing out

Towards the horizon

♫ Once again in my dream I smell fragrance ♫

♫ Like white wildflowers on morning paths Fragrance ♫

♫ Breaking through the darkness Extraordinary power ♫

♫ My dream I must set it free ♫

♫ I want I want you to see ♫

I want you to see

♫ The shining light within me ♫

I want to sing

♫ I want to sing for you ♫

♫ My loneliness and confusion ♫

♫ I want to forget ♫

♫ I want to forget the past Those ordinary years of growth ♫

♫ Brewing ♫

♫ Gazing out ♫

♫ Towards the horizon ♫