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♪Don't be afraid of the so-called top scorer♪

♪You're a legend in someone else's story too♪

♪Don't hold back, grow with all your might♪

♪Flowers bloom at the height of summer♪

♪Now let's reformat this life anew♪

♪Physics and math aren't that hard♪

♪In the flaming youth, we grow stronger together♪

♪My heart still burns with fiery heat♪

♪Follow the rhythm, let your spirit relieve♪

♪The night sky lights up, guiding my flight♪

♪I'll be brave with you, chasing the height♪

♪My love still burns, glowing so bright♪

♪Shining in eyes that smile with grace♪

♪Let us break through time and space♪

[Summit of Our Youth]

[Episode 3]

Girl,

why are you here so late?

How did you and Petal meet?

- I... - I'm her tutor.

I help her with schoolwork.

So you agreed to tutor me?

Yes.

Go to the Capital University.

Great!

Then,

just take these.

What is it?

Isn't it written here?

This is ginseng.

And this too.

This one's cordyceps.

Anyway, they're yours.

Since you're gonna tutor me,

I have to show my gratitude.

Just take these, really.

Take good care of yourself.

[1 new message]

[Zhou Shiyun: ?]

Want me to make you ginseng tea?

Senior Lin?

She went to my high school,

a few years below me.

Okay, okay, I get it.

But I do think

you need to take care of yourself.

You've been so busy lately,

you look worn out.

It's hard to watch.

Just get to the point.

Skip the preamble.

I'll get right to it, then.

Your parents are flying back

for the shareholder meeting.

You should give them

a warm welcome.

When they come back,

Lin Qi should welcome them.

Why me though?

We'll greet them at the office.

But at home, it's on you.

You've been

living alone for years.

Aren't you lonely?

Once your folks return,

the house

will be full of life again.

Spare key's by the door.

Don't forget to grab it.

Once the date's set,

tell me.

Okay.

I'll get someone over

to clean up a bit.

Get ready for their return.

When they get back, I'll just

go stay in my dorm for a few days.

Good night.

Why isn't Jiao up yet?

She's been studying very hard.

Got too tired.

Uncle Zhou

gave us some supplements last time.

Check the date.

Fresh ones go to Jiao.

Almost expired ones to me.

You wish.

Give them to our son.

I'll take the expired ones then.

Dad,

I'm still a kid.

Too many tonics will fry my brain.

I've got

an early college prep rally today.

I can't talk right now.

Gotta go.

Okay.

Hello, everyone.

[16 September, 2014 263 days till college entrance exam]

Hello, Director!

Freshmen year,

you could be carefree.

Sophomore year,

your life could still be easy and joyful.

But not senior year.

Because now

is the time to grind.

Time to push hard.

Now,

I want you all

to ask yourselves,

have you memorized the Memorial on the Northern Expedition inside out?

No.

Who said no?

Why isn't he here yet?

Where is our class president?

Fell in the toilet maybe?

He probably freaked out

about going on stage.

Yes.

Come on, you know him.

Based on his personality,

he'll never miss a chance

to shine in front

of the whole grade.

Even if he had to crawl,

he'd get himself back here.

Watch your phone.

It's alright.

The teacher's watching.

Romain Rolland once said,

there's only

one heroism in the world:

to see the world as it is

and to love it.

I hope you can

see studying as it is

and still love it.

[Knowledgeable, ] And reach the goal:

[Cultivated Precise, Focused] ace the college entrance exam!

Therefore,

I say to you,

our journey is long and arduous,

but the best is yet to come.

Enough with small talk.

Now,

let's welcome our student speaker

to the stage.

[Knowledgeable, Cultivated Precise, Focused]

Dear teachers,

fellow students,

hello.

Where are you?

I'm Zhou Shiyun,

from Class 1 Grade 12.

Almost at the gate.

Crawl...

I'll crawl if I have to.

Thank you.

[Knowledgeable, Cultivated Precise, Focused]

Now

let's welcome the speaker

from Class 8.

Director.

Director. Hey.

Ugh,

sorry about this.

Our class rep

is running over from the field.

Look, there.

He's coming.

How could he be late?

Sprinting.

Look, there he is.

There.

That one?

Hurry up!

Come on.

Xuejiao!

- Xuejiao! - Isn't that Xuejiao?

Xuejiao.

Come on.

Hurry.

Xuejiao.

Gu Xuejiao?

Ugh,

you?

Sorry, ma'am.

Come here.

Come on.

Come.

Come on.

Xuejiao.

Xuejiao.

Here.

What's going on?

What's wrong with you?

How can a speaker

show up late?

You forgot your watch?

I didn't...

I...

Wait, she...

Ugh...

Go give your speech.

Ma'am, I...

Go on then.

Come up here.

Let's welcome

our Class 8 speaker

to the stage!

Go, hurry.

Go on.

Yeah!

Go, go, go.

Yeah!

[Jinghai No.7 High School Prep Rally]

Hello, everyone,

I'm Gu Xuejiao from Class 8 Grade 12.

Great!

Xuejiao!

Go!

My declaration for the college entrance exam...

is...

I had to kick a contractor out

to make room for you.

Though she's a contractor,

she...

She's

passable, I guess,

but can't compare

to a real talent like you.

You gave up

everything for a guy,

turned down promotion chances.

After five years, you're still

a highly replaceable contractor.

If Yi Tianyu hadn't shown up,

she might've gone

to the Capital University, not me.

I'm going to the Capital University!

♪Block out AC, couch and drinks♪

♪Block out TV, games and posters♪

♪Block out boring warnings♪

♪Block out nonsense, none of it matters♪

What are you laughing at?

- What are you laughing at? - What are you laughing at?

Good!

Good!

Xuejiao, you can do it!

Good!

Go!

Yeah!

Xuejiao,

go!

Xuejiao, go!

Yeah!

♪Even if I fall, I fall with grace♪

♪Can life be restarted♪

♪I can't say for sure♪

♪If I fail again, I won't be sad♪

Come on!

♪Life has no cheat codes, so just blow it up♪

Yeah.

Capital University.

Yeah,

so?

Don't say that.

He said it, not me.

What did I say?

Seriously?

What's wrong with Xuejiao wanting to get into Capital University?

I didn't say anything.

Who said it?

I heard you say it just now.

Heard you're aiming for Capital University.

You're not

talking about Capital Open Uni, right?

My Dad said

that shut down years ago.

Don't get scammed.

C, A, P, I, T, A, L.

U, N, I.

Aka "Dream School".

You crossed the line.

Ow, ow, ow!

Quiet!

Quiet, please!

Hey, is your stomach okay?

Cut it out.

Don't mess around.

I've got real news.

The head teacher said

the whole Grade 12

is having a parent meeting tomorrow afternoon.

That parent meeting...

He kept saying that after the meeting.

How could anyone resist it?

I was thinking,

we did make money before

following his advice.

Never thought it'd

crash this bad.

Now look,

our savings are gone,

and the borrowed money too.

What do we do now?

How are we gonna live?

That so-called expert said,

"It has huge upside potential."

"Don't miss the window."

Why do you believe everything he said?

[Notice: Parent Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon]

Need anything?

I need you.

Hi,

nice to meet you.

You had a nightmare last time

in the bookstore,

so I got you

a protective doll.

Lin.

Please.

Just take it.

Maybe it'll help you

ward off a big disaster.

This ugly doll

will only give me more nightmares.

Don't listen to it!

You're not ugly!

I carefully selected

this doll, it's both ugly and cute.

How could you say that?

Lin.

You... I...

You're not giving me

a doll for nothing.

Just tell me.

I... I...

I just...

um...

I just have a tiny

little request.

Can you go to the parent meeting for me?

That's "tiny"?

Just this once!

Please.

Do you really wanna see me

scolded in front of the whole class

by the teacher,

all helpless

among a bunch of parents?

Yes.

And I'd enjoy it.

Then...

All the more reason

to see it in person.

I'm off.

Don't try to trick me.

I'm not going.

Look over there.

Lin!

Please.

3 p.m. tomorrow.

Okay? Please?

Here.

- Here. - Okay.

Heard someone in our class

wants to apply to Capital University?

That's one ambitious goal.

Hello, nice to meet you.

I'm Yi Dafa.

Big projects, no sweat,

Yi Dafa's your bet!

We're all here thanks to fate.

Right?

Through our kids...

I'm in construction.

Here, sir.

Here, bro.

I'm in construction.

Call me if you've got any projects.

Dada?

Dad!

Sorry,

my bad.

I thought you were my Dad.

Xuejiao,

since when are you nearsighted?

Why didn't I know that?

I'm trying to get

back to Class 1.

Studied too hard.

I'm going cross-eyed.

Weird.

She's been all about studying lately.

What's gotten into her?

Gu, hello,

I'm Tianyu's father.

Yi Dafa.

Big...

Big projects, no sweat,

Yi Dafa's your bet!

Great kid,

this kid's going places!

Is this seat taken? Can I sit here?

Yes, you can.

Back in the day, whenever Yi Tianyu and I

fought,

Dada always had my back.

Dada,

you had your glory days.

Gu, where are your parents?

My parents...

Gone?

Don't say that.

You...

Your Dad looks so young!

I'm her Uncle.

Real Uncle.

Such a fine-looking

Uncle.

Here's my card.

Yi Dafa.

Thank you.

What made you change your mind

and come to my rescue?

Do you really wanna see me

scolded in front of the whole class,

all helpless?

Couldn't stand by.

Alright, parents,

well,

it's about time,

please take your seats,

okay?

And students,

please go out.

Go on.

Don't be glib.

- Come on, hurry. - Be nice.

You're so getting scolded.

Tianyu,

let's go play ball.

Not today.

Why not?

I have the ball here.

My Dad still doesn't know

what I got last time.

He's about to find out.

What if he strokes out?

Right?

Okay,

I'll be here with you.

This parent meeting's gonna be...

Gu Xuejiao.

What?

Look.

Let's go.

Today's topic is simple,

the college entrance exam.

The Study God from No. 7 High

is actually your Uncle.

And you didn't tell me?

He's just a stand-in today.

You got someone to pretend...?

A few days ago, we already

had our prep rally.

Some students' goals

are really ambitious.

Others are more realistic.

I believe you parents

already have

a clear sense

of what schools to aim for.

Right?

Goals? With 300-something scores?

So, today,

if you have any questions,

I'm here to answer them,

sound good?

Ma'am,

I heard someone

in our class is aiming for Capital University?

Isn't that a bit much?

Having a major goal

is already

half the battle won.

Whose parent is that?

Looks so young.

I don't know

if you've heard about

the Zeigarnik Effect.

Having a big goal

helps push you forward

and increases your chances of success.

So, I don't think

it's laughable.

In fact,

if every goal

were easy to reach,

then life

wouldn't be worth much.

Zeigarnik Effect.

Whose parent is that?

So eloquent!

What eloquent?

Let's go.

What about your Dad?

Forget it.

I just remembered,

last time he beat me like crazy

without a break.

He's not gonna stoke out.

He's right.

Big dreams need bold spirit.

Aim high

to reach high.

Gotta write it down.

I think this parent

made a very good point.

We often say,

parents' support gives children strength to go far.

Parents' vision

sets the child's horizon.

So, I believe,

setting goals a bit higher

isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Your daughter Shiyun

got the highest score in English this time.

So impressive.

What tutoring program is she in?

What?

She doesn't go to any tutoring classes.

We've never

interfered in her studies.

It's all her own effort.

What a brilliant kid.

Not just smart,

she's pretty too.

Must've taken after her Mom.

You flatter me.

Yun.

Mom.

We were just talking about you.

Helping the teacher again?

Alright.

We'll leave

you two to chat.

See you around.

Okay,

see you around.

Bye bye.

Goodbye, Aunties.

Goodbye.

Mom, I'm done over there too.

Wanna go home together?

Go home?

The gift for your teacher is in the car,

go grab it.

Out of all the subjects,

only your English is decent.

All the money I spent on you

was for nothing.

Shiyun.

So?

Am I reliable or not?

What do you mean?

That night,

I helped cover for you and Xuejiao.

I swear,

it was a test

of both physical and mental strength.

I was running back and forth

between two rooms

and switching

between two genders.

You mean that night

when Jiao and I were together?

Yeah.

Did your Mom finish the parent meeting?

My Mom actually asked me

to tell her something.

Parent meeting?

You don't know?

There was a meeting,

but I'm in the repeaters' class.

We didn't have one.

But Class 8 should've

been done by now.

Your mom should've left already.

Did your class run late?

It wasn't the class.

It was my mom

chatting with everyone.

It took a while.

Can you blame her?

Her daughter is doing so well,

she must've been glowing

with pride at the meeting.

Well, that's her glory,

not mine.

Why would you think that?

You're amazing.

Your mom should be proud of you.

Am I really amazing?

If you aren't,

then who else can be

called amazing?

Then tell me,

what's so amazing about me?

You're pretty.

You're beautiful.

Aren't those the same thing?

What else?

And...

And...

- And... - Shiyun!

Why are you here?

Your Mom's looking for you.

Aren't you Xuejiao's brother?

What are you doing here?

Why do you care?

It's not like you own the place.

Shiyun,

is he your friend?

Not really.

Big dreams need bold spirit.

Aim high to reach high.

Great, great.

This is amazing.

Awesome, really.

Xuejiao.

You're back so early.

Yeah.

School let out early today.

I'm going to the bookstore

to get some reference books.

Why did you suddenly

buy a new computer?

This is the cash cow

for our family.

Exactly.

Are you guys...

A while ago,

Uncle Zhou recommended

a promising stock.

We gave it a try.

Didn't expect it

to keep climbing.

We withdrew

all our money

and borrowed 30,000 from your Grandma.

Put it all in.

[Junwen Construction]

What did you feed her?

Gave her a stomachache?

Is this a happy face?

Yeah, what's with that face?

I mean...

So, the stock expert

is actually Shiyun's Dad.

I dodged the parent meeting,

but didn't see this coming.

So, this is

"life never stops

throwing curveballs at you"?

No.

There must be a way to fix this.

[E Pang Gong Fu]

Even a dictation took that long?

6003135

There were plenty of good stocks,

why picked this one?

It's been crashing all along.

We're so unlucky.

Just one digit difference,

just one.

6003135

If I'd known,

I'd have bought

the neighboring stock,

I would've made a fortune.

The crashing stock

ends with 135.

Then the neighboring stock

is 134

or 136?

It's all fate.

Is it 4 or 6?

6.

With the fall of the six kings, the empire unified.

The mountains in Shu were denuded, and the grand Epang Palace was built.

Over three hundred li it spreads, severing the sun from the heavens.

You can't even recite the first line.

Take the ginseng back,

use it on yourself.

I... I wasn't thinking about that.

Don't underestimate

your own teaching skills.

What were you thinking?

Can't even tell 4 from 6.

I...

I'm doing this for my parents.

First, cross off the one in the middle.

Why?

The candlestick pattern

clearly signals a drop.

You know stocks?

A little bit.

Then can you tell me

which of these two

shows signs of a big surge?

I can give you some info.

But don't chase the hype.

[Henglin Co., Ltd.6003134] Especially you.

This one.

Just like that?

Take it or leave it.

E Pang Gong Fu.

Like I'd believe you.

Gu.

Uncle,

what are you doing here?

What a coincidence.

Sure is.

I was just feeling lost,

then I saw you.

Quick, help me find

some books for my son.

I have no clue.

Your son?

Uncle,

I gotta get going.

Sorry about that.

I just pointed at a few books.

Didn't expect he'd buy them all.

You know,

even if you told him

to buy all the books here,

he would've done it too.

What about you?

Can you read all these books?

Read?

What for?

They'll all be my table props.

Gu,

pick two more for him.

Money's no problem.

I just hope he can

really learn a thing or two.

That's all I ask.

Check, please.

Hello.

Isn't this your Uncle?

You work here?

He's doing part-time here.

He studies at Capital University,

majoring in autonomous driving.

So? Big deal.

Very impressive. Very.

Brother Fa.

Take a look.

Are these all we need?

Pick some for us.

You must know the best.

You flatter me.

Can he even finish all these?

He'll have to.

Give him an inch, he takes a mile.

Here.

Okay.

Uncle Gu.

Gu.

Thank both of you.

Helped me big time.

Bye, Uncle.

Okay.

Take care.

Bye bye.

They're also calling me

your "uncle".

When can we stop

being "relatives"?

Soon, soon.

They're just being friendly.

What's the deal

with you and Yi Tianyu?

What else could it be?

Just classmates.

College entrance exam

is around the corner.

Don't get distracted.

You have nothing to worry about.

Lin.

I would never get distracted.

Better be.

Go do your dictation.

Hello.

Hello.

Can I order?

- What would you like? - A latte.

25.

If I had a daughter like that,

that'd be great.

Dad, you've got quite an eye.

Your Dad's got

the sharpest eye in the world.

Just look at your Mom.

I'm ranked last

in the whole school.

She's a bit better,

second to last.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Is she like

a plant from the bookstore?

No, no, no.

That's...

That's fine.

A head for business.

She's got a bit of my style.

Nice.

Doing business is good.

Okay.

As long as she can make money.

6003136

6003134

Pick whichever comes up.

Wait.

I've never guessed

a multiple-choice question right in my life.

I need backup.

Where are you sneaking off to?

Keep it down.

I'll leave the door open for you.

Can you do me a favor?

Brother,

you've got the worst luck.

Pick one

for Mom and Dad.

I've got bad luck?

You always miss the college entrance score

by one point.

You're like

a walking bad luck charm.

Born for this.

Nope.

Dad!

Alright, fine.

I'll do it.

This one.

Bye bye.

6003136?

Can you tell me which of these two

shows signs of a big surge?

This one.

[Henglin Co., Ltd. 6003134]

Two negatives make a positive.

6003134

it is.

Now that I've got a direction,

where do I get the money?

Who touched my code?

So expensive.

Turned out the thief is

a bit closer to home.

Brother,

we're family, what's yours is mine.

Besides,

Roller Blast is shutting down

in a few years anyway.

Those items of yours will

just be digital junk by then.

What's mine is yours,

what's yours is for everyone.

What are you really up to?

I'm trying to make you rich.

All your gear

sold for 8,000.

Plus

my New Year's money, 3,000,

we've got 11,000 total.

Only 8,000?

An anonymous account

posted this video

on the school forum.

Anonymous?

This video

basically

screams Chen Xiao.

Make sense.

You ruined her plans twice.

Of course, she wants to

come for you.

That's not the right mindset.

Sounds like victim-blaming to me.

It was self-defense.

They were at fault.

I don't know what victim-blaming is.

Maybe

we should just apologize.

It might not be too late.

You know why

people keep getting bullied?

Because

the bullies think

they can get away with it.

If you keep swallowing your pride,

all you'll get is more humiliation.

I've been down that road before.

But the school is

strictly enforcing discipline.

If this blows up, we're screwed.

Things have a way of working themselves out.

We'll be fine.

Also,

I've got real stuff to deal with.

Don't have time

for their petty drama.

What real stuff?

Lin.

Where do we meet tonight?

Mr. "Life Is Precious"?

Let me see!

Hey, wait, no...

What's going on?

This is serious.

Yi Tianyu!

Hey!

That's Xuejiao's phone!

No phones allowed during morning study.

Give me that phone!

Give it back.

No.

What are you doing?

The teacher's here, sit down.

Gu Xuejiao.

Come with me.

He's not extremely

mad at me, right?

No way.

He's been

drinking ginseng tea every day.

You're fine.

Just tell the truth.

Well,

just state the facts, okay?

Ms. Yin, leave us.

Okay.

Be good.

Mr. Fu.

Here.

Take a look at this video.

Mr. Fu,

I've already seen it.

Seen it,

and still think you did nothing wrong?

She...

Auntie,

this way.

Come in.

Hello, Mrs. Chen.

Mr. Fu.

My child

has been bullied at school.

I want answers.

Mom.

Mom.

Crying doesn't mean she's innocent.

This kid

is way out of line!

No sign of regret at all.

Why regret? I did nothing wrong.

Look at the bruises you left me.

And you say you're innocent?

Contour powder?

Even the same shade as mine.

Your arm's dirty.

Let me wipe it for you.

What are you doing? That hurts!

Why does it hurt?

See? Not dirty anymore.

My arm's dirty now.

Anyway, the evidence is here.

You can't deny it.

The school must

handle this issue seriously.

Or

I'll take this to the education bureau!

The bureau's not just somebody's backyard.

But don't worry, Mrs. Chen.

We'll look into this

and get to the bottom of it.

Chen Xiao.

Don't exaggerate it.

Tell me what really happened.

Gu Xuejiao, what's wrong with you?

You okay, Shiyun?

What's it got to do with Xuejiao?

What's going on here?

Don't fall for their tricks.

Does it hurt?

Class 8,

how could you

bully your schoolmates?

What did you say?

Who's bullying them? Watch your mouth!

Go play somewhere else, losers.

Yi Tianyu!

People!

Yi Tianyu!

Don't mess with me!

Can you stop?

Watch it!

Guys, seriously,

can you please stop?

Guys.

Wait, guys,

stop it already.

Don't go too far.

Don't go too far.

Don't go too far.

Wait...

Stop.

No...

How did you...?

Come on,

get up.

Who did this?

Mr. Fu.

Xuejiao didn't mean it.

Don't blame her.

Stop!

Stop.

Stop fighting.

Guys, guys.

Gu Xuejiao!

What?

Why...

Why is it you again?

No, I didn't hit her.

Mr. Fu.

I can explain.

Mr. Fu.

I can vouch for her.

What you looking at?

It's none of your business!

[ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE]

It's okay.

Attention!

When are your parents getting here?

Mr. Fu.

My dad comes here more often

than he goes to work.

He's

numb to it all.

Just wait a bit longer.

Mr. Fu.

My parents are really busy.

I can handle

this small matter on my own.

What kind of attitude is that?

Starting fights is a small matter?

Only murder counts as a big deal, huh?

Mr. Fu.

I came here twice today now.

And it's always her!

The school has to take action.

Yes, yes.

Auntie,

don't blame Xuejiao.

She's my best friend.

She'd never hit me on purpose.

This must be a misunderstanding.

You have

a good heart.

Still defending her

after what she did.

Sorry, sorry.

Went to the bank.

It was crowded.

Thank you for waiting.

Mr. Fu.

You're personally

handling this matter, huh?

Dafa,

you come to the school

more than our PE teachers.

I've been meaning to visit you.

I'll buy you dinner sometime.

Gu, you're here too?

You rascal.

Saving damsels here, huh?

Dad.

What are you talking about?

She saved me.

So she does treat me differently.

Sir.

Do you see your boy's attitude?

Calm down, here,

cigarette?

Save it!

I quitted.

It's all fate

that we parents get to know each other

through our kids.

Here.

Take this.

My number's on it.

Alright?

I think

there's nothing

money can't fix.

You can't do this

at our school.

Then what can we do?

We'll go with your way.

Whatever Gu owes,

I'll cover it too.

Dad.

Uncle,

you don't need to defend me.

Mr. Fu,

I really didn't hit her.

Students

from the troublemaker class

just can't say a single honest word.

Sir,

mind your words, please.

Kids

at the age are fragile.

Do you have to say that?

Are you okay?

Yeah...

No.

See?

Mr. Fu.

I can prove that

I'm telling the truth.

Go ahead.

Just now we all saw

Zhou Shiyun

fell toward Mr. Fu.

If I had thrown the ball

from where I stood,

and it hit Zhou Shiyun

along a parabolic path.

We all know that

force pushes

opposite the impact.

If I really threw it,

how could she

fall toward

Mr. Fu?

Shiyun,

you always say

we're best friends.

Then can we go back to the scene

and reenact it

for everyone?

♪In a dark room♪

♪How carefully we light a single lamp♪

♪So there won't be an echoing sound♪

♪Flipping through memories♪

♪Every line a trail where our steps entwine♪

♪That's us drawing closer to each other♪

♪Let it be fate♪

♪Let us give all our courage♪

♪To journey through time with you♪

♪If you can♪

♪Read the secret in my gaze♪

♪You'll see you've always been in my heart♪

♪I try to open up my arms♪

♪Because I'm certain of this love♪

♪Summit of our youth♪

♪Even if the wind roars, it's okay♪

♪There's a figure approaching♪

♪I know it must be you♪

♪I try to open up my arms♪

♪Because I'm certain of this love♪

♪Summit of our youth♪

♪Even if the wind roars, it's okay♪

♪There's a figure approaching♪

♪I know it must be you♪