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♫ My thoughts are transparent and my words are clear. My racing heart is the answer.

♫ Your smile can light up the wishes under the night sky. ♫

♫ It might be because I don’t know how to express myself. ♫

♫ My fingertips replace the hidden words ♫

♫ that I wanted to say. ♫

♫ I wrote you down in my years of youth. ♫

♫ Over the mountains and to the ends of the earth. ♫

♫ I’m thinking about you during this minute, this second, this period of time. ♫

♫ I’m used to having you beside me, ♫

♫ looking for your direction in life while carrying dreams. ♫

♫ I’m used to having you beside me, ♫

♫ looking for your direction in life while carrying dreams. ♫

Fifteen Years of Waiting for Migratory Birds

Episode 3

Year of 2016

Year of 2002

You're not loyal, you big cricket.

I finished this exercise paper by myself. Let me also remind you of something.

In the future, don't slam your door like you did yesterday.

Your door is not sturdy. If you slam it a second time, it'll break and thieves can enter easily.

Say that again!

- Bye. - You...!

Li Li,

did Pei Shangxuan come to your house yesterday?

He wanted to copy my homework.

He even said I'm a cricket.

I slammed the door.

Seems like I didn't slam hard enough.

You've already received so many hearts.

I tell you,

Big Gao is right behind me.

Whoever wrote this should wipe it off.

Why is it so noisy?

Stand up.

Hello, Teacher.

Hello, students. Please sit down.

Pei Shangxuan,

what's the meaning of this?

Drawing a red heart on the blackboard and writing your name in it,

aren't you too narcissistic?

Teacher, I didn't write that.

Shut your mouth!

Did you finish the math assignment?

You solved everything.

You didn't hand in a blank sheet.

This really is something new.

Seems like the mutual assistance group helps a lot.

Pei Shangxuan,

no matter how many problems you solved right,

it's worth to praise your attitude.

Okay, go back.

Alright. Students!

Please turn to page 47.

Xiao Jun, did you finish correcting?

Not yet. This math assignment is really too hard. Even though the teacher explained it, I still don't get it.

But thank you for letting me see your notes.

I think it's a lot clearer than how the teacher explained it.

This sort of problem, we didn't see it a lot before.

If you practice this more from now on, you'll get it.

Will you wait for Pei Shangxuan?

I have only three chances left to ride with him on his bike,

so I can't let go of even one chance.

You, really. Okay, then I'm leaving first.

Bye.

See, I told you. She's still waiting for you.

What nonsense are you saying?

Don't listen to him. I'll pack my bag and then we can go.

I won't wait for you. I'm leaving first.

Who took my assignment out again?

You were indeed diligent, but we'll check it tomorrow.

This Abbess Miejue.

I'm ready. Are you?

Wait a moment. I'm almost done.

Okay, let's go.

Li Li!

Where is she?

Li Li just left.

Put this on Li Li's desk.

Birdwatching Association.

What is this?

I'm not sure either. It was sent by the magazine publisher.

It was sent here.

Then let's do it like this.

She just left.

I can catch up with my bike.

I can give it to her.

Pei Shangxuan, why did you become so positive?

I'm in the same mutual assistance group with her.

And she just corrected my math assignment.

I should pay her back.

Not bad.

Don't lose it, okay?

I ride fast.

I'll come back to get you.

Wait for me at the school gate.

That's not necessary.

Catch the thief!

- My wallet's gone! - Don't run!

Catch the thief!

- Stop! - Catch the thief!

Don't run!

You have guts!

Don't run!

- Are you alright? - I'm alright.

How could such a petty thief be a match for me?

Grandma, here's your wallet.

It is. I'm really thankful to you guys.

Thank you so much, young man and young lady.

Let me see if you hurt yourself.

I'm alright, Grandma.

We youngsters have a strong physique. We don't get hurt easily.

It's getting late, go home quickly. Be careful on your way.

Which school are you both from?

You both are really good kids.

It's only our duty.

Where's your home? I'll send you home.

No need. It's just around the corner.

It'll get dark soon. You guys should go home, too.

Thank you so much.

- Goodbye, Grandma. - Goodbye.

There's really a lot of good people.

What's wrong?

- How did your knee get hurt? - I'm alright.

Let's go this way.

Be careful.

- How did your foot get swollen? - I'm alright.

I've endured worse injuries while playing soccer. It's fine.

These sort of tiny wounds can become fatal.

When you get home, first put ice on it

- and afterwards a hot pack. If it's getting infected— - Alright.

Girls are really dramatic.

Don't show off.

You must put medicine on it at home.

- If this gets worse— - You talk too much.

Let's talk business. I came to give you something.

Here.

[Journal of the Birdwatching Association]

Thank you.

What is this? What's a Birdwatching Association?

And why didn't you let it get sent to your home?

Do you see Big Gao as your postbox?

It's the Yearbook of Birdwatching.

My family ordered it every year before.

Since my father...

Since last year, my mom doesn't order it anymore.

But I still want to order it.

Then send it to my house,

so that I can give it to you every year.

Every year?

Send it to your house?

Every year. You won't miss out on even one issue.

What are you thinking?

Nothing. I'm thinking about your foot.

Let me take you to the hospital. Once it gets worse—

You're so naggy. Fine.

Be careful.

Slow down. Don't jump.

Be careful.

I'll help you.

Let's go.

- Still, you were great today. - Of course.

Be careful.

- Wait for me! - Okay, hurry up!

Student,

I'm closing the gate soon. It's getting dark, go home quickly.

I still want to wait.

You can do it, Xuanxuan! You can do it, Xuanxuan!

He's competing even with his injury.

You can do it, Xuanxuan! You can do it, Xuanxuan!

You can do it, Xuanxuan! You can do it, Xuanxuan!

Why aren't you cheering him on, Li Jun?

You're usually really loud. What's up with you today?

This is the first round of the competition.

Xuanxuan especially gave us permission to stand in the first row.

You can't be like this. I'm about to lose my voice. Help us cheer!

Look, look!

Xuanxuan has the ball now!

Xuanxuan, good luck!

Xuanxuan is so handsome! You can do it!

I think Xuanxuan slipped!

- Shang Xuan, are you all right? - Are you okay?

Do you have to go to the nurse?

Are you okay?

- Do you have to go to the nurse? - I think Xuanxuan is hurt!

What do we do? His knee was already swollen this morning.

If he keeps this up, will his leg be ruined?

Should we go to the school infirmary?

Medical team!

The doctor's here. Hurry.

Boss, are you okay?

Slowly.

Yes. I'm fine.

But your leg is swollen like a steamed bun.

You should think about scoring first.

They have such a tight defense on us.

If we lose this first game, let's just disband.

- Your leg... - I'm fine, doctor.

Referee, we can continue the game.

Xuanxuan, you can do it!

Boss, this way.

Xuanxuan! That's great! He won!

Pei Shangxuan! Pei Shangxuan! Pei Shangxuan!

Teacher, how's his leg?

Is it broken?

He's our ace, you have to fix him.

Our team depends on him.

It's not that serious.

He only twisted it. It'll be fine when it heals.

How long until it heals? I still need to play soccer.

Do you still want your leg?

Don't even talk about soccer. You're going to have to be careful with even just walking.

You should wait it out for a month.

One month?! Then what about the competition?

Is two weeks fine?

I still have to compete, Teacher!

Don't worry. Use this time to heal.

We're still here for the minor competitions.

We're all here.

When you're better, we can play the rematches together.

So for the duration of this time, we'll piggyback you

to school, from school, to class, and from class. Loyal enough, right?

I'll take care of him after school.

Then I'll take him to school.

You guys are so sincere,

but I don't know if

you'll take care of the times I go to the bathroom.

That... You– Why don't you do it?

He, he, he... He can do it.

I'll do it.

Leave it to him!

Teacher Gao wanted me to give you your math homework notebook.

I wrote the correct answers beneath the incorrect ones.

Look at it for yourself.

Thanks.

You're already like this and she still cares after your homework!

That's a given.

Don't say such nonsense.

-Mom! I'm home. -You're home?

It smells good!

You seem to be in a good mood today.

I just bought these fruits. You have to eat one after washing your hands.

You have to eat more fruits especially during this season.

I don't have time to take care of you if you get sick.

You should eat more apples during this season to improve your immune system.

Mom, what would you recommend for a twisted ankle?

Obviously, apples.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Do the textbooks not teach you that?

Where did you twist it?

I'm fine, Mom. I'm fine.

-Don't scare me. -I'm fine.

You're back?

- Uncle! - Why are your hands empty? Didn't I ask for you to buy some soy sauce?

I forgot, I'll buy it now.

Forget it.

I can just cook my braised fish with sugar.

You don't have to go.

What happened?

You look like you have a lot on your mind.

What is it?

If you have something to say, say it now. Don't leave it in your stomach, or else

you won't be able to eat well.

What happened?

Did your blind date fail again?

No way.

The woman Uncle showed me last time

was nice.

Didn't you say that you'd bring her home last time?

I was wondering why there was no news of her half a month later.

Did it really fail?

No, no, no.

Actually, she's pretty satisfied with me.

It's just that my future mother-in-law

wants something from me.

What does she want? A car?

Money?

A house?

She did take care of her daughter for so long.

- It's normal if she wants something from you. - Yeah.

I'll think of a solution to this. Don't worry.

Sis, I...

No worries, I'll think of a way.

Li Li,

come back home earlier on Friday.

I'll take you... I'll take you out for dinner.

Mom, I have a test coming up. I have to study.

It's fine. We'll eat dinner and come back.

It won't interfere with your studying.

Okay, okay. We have to eat.

I still have one more side dish. It'll be done soon.

Everyone! Everyone! The hero of our soccer team is here!

Hero! Hero! Hero!

Xuanxuan!

Please accept this present from our fan club. We wish that you will get well soon!

You don't have to look up to me this much.

Having the honor to win for the school is something I should do.

Okay, that's all.

Shu Min, you don't have to be this kind.

- Did you give that to him? - It's not me.

Then I wonder

who put this apple here on my desk.

Is this letting me eat it, asking for me to eat it,

or is it a present?

Abbess Miejue, was it you?

It has nothing to do with me.

All in all, I've asked three times.

No one answered, so I'll just eat it.

Pei Shangxuan, people have already reported to the school

for what you did after school two days ago.

No, Teacher Gao.

I did pick a fight outside, but—

So you do know that fighting is wrong!

Stand up!

Teacher, Pei Shangxuan was just helping others in need.

I can prove that.

So the girl was you, Student Li Li.

Okay.

Students, today,

in front of you all,

I want to praise Student Pei Shangxuan.

[Stand up for what is right, helping others in need]

What Student Li Li has said is correct.

Pei Shangxuan did do something good.

There was an old grandmother

that came to our school with her family today.

From the picture of the soccer team on the billboard outside the school,

she recognized Student Pei Shangxuan

and said that he and this girl

courageously helped her catch the thief.

Thus, she made this banner specially for Pei Shangxuan.

Pei Shangxuan, Li Li.

Come to the front and receive this banner.

Good!

I don't know why

I would suddenly care about his injury or give him a small gift,

or stand up and testify for this person I hated so much.

Perhaps, this is a bond between classmates.

Our Pei Shangxuan was so handsome today.

- Even in crutches he is handsome, am I not right? - Yeah.

Li Jun, wasn't Pei Shangxuan supposed to bring you home yesterday?

Why was he with Li Li?

Yeah, Xiao Jun, did you see Xuanxuan catch the thief? Tell us about it.

I didn't.

You didn't?

Xuanxuan hurt his leg, so he can't ride the bicycle.

Xiao Jun, the reward that you finally gained was ruined just like this.

What a pity.

It's fine.

But Li Li and Pei Shangxuan have a bad relationship.

Why were they together catching the thief?

And doesn't Li Li have a good relationship with you?

Why didn't she bring you along with such a good opportunity to get close to Xuanxuan?

That's right! Doesn't she usually really hate him?

She's always standing up for you and arguing with Pei Shangxuan.

Isn't this all to benefit herself?

It's not like that!

You guys are speaking nonsense! Nonsense!

You want to bring Li Li over?

We have to go anyway. It's better to go earlier than later.

Sis, did you really think this thoroughly?

This isn't a game.

You have to think about Li Li's opinion.

She's already this big.

She's already this big,

she should be able to understand the reason why I'm doing this.

Don't worry, Old Liu is a great person.

Ever since Li Li's father died, he's always been taking care of me.

He and Li Li will definitely get along well.

I know you're rushing this because of my marriage problems.

You and Li Li should live here comfortably! This is your house.

What are you talking about?

Mom and dad left this house for when you get married.

I've finally paid back

the money for her dad's surgery these two years.

We should leave and live our own lives now.

This is not an impulsive decision.

Old Liu and I have been discussing this for a while now.

Don't you also wish for me to live somewhere nice?

Okay, okay. Let's stop talking about this.

I have to discuss this with Li Li when she comes back.

Year of 2016

Hey, Mr. Liu, congratulations on your wedding. Where's the bride?

Hey, did she come back here?

Since she left with you, she hasn't returned.

What about her medicine? Did she take her medicine?

Wait a moment. Let me confirm.

You better be okay.

Year of 2002

Old Liu, we're here.

Welcome, welcome. Please come in.

This is Li Li.

Is that so? Let me see.

Li Li is really pretty.

She's also as tall as you!

Isn't that so?

Li Li.

What are you doing? It's fine as long you're here, you don't have to bring a gift.

We should still bring a gift.

Li Li, hurry and greet him.

Hurry.

I...

On the way here, she was still so talkative,

saying how she must thank you for having us over.

Now, she's not saying anything here.

It's fine, it's fine.

It's the first time she's here. It's normal that she feels awkward.

It's fine.

Li Li, the small yellow croaker that I bought from the market today

is especially fresh. I prepared

deep-fried yellow croaker just for you. I hope you like it.

Uncle Liu's cooking is really good.

Our taste buds are blessed today.

Let's stop talking, please come inside and sit.

Come sit, come sit.

Qianren.

You must be Qianren.

Yes.

Qianren, let me introduce you guys.

This is the person I always mention, Aunt Li.

And this is her daughter, Li Li.

Hurry and introduce yourself.

You are very talented, Qianren.

Old Liu, did you buy the pork chops I told you to buy?

I bought them.

Boys have to eat more meat when going through puberty.

Qianren, I'll prepare some roasted pork chops for you later.

Is that fine?

I like eating pork chops, but I only like eating the ones my mother made.

Qianren!

Dad, are you guys really going to marry?

This is a matter between us adults.

As a student, you should just focus on studying.

Let's eat.

Okay.

Then you guys continue discussing your adult matters.

I'll discuss getting along in the future with my future sister.

Let's go.

Qianren, come back home early.

We're about to start dinner.

You're called Li Li?

So you follow your mother's last name. What's your father's name?

Where is he?

He's not here anymore.

Not here anymore?

So you're looking for a new dad with your mother, right?

So you're going to destroy another family, right?

Are you scared?

Great.

You better listen to what I'm going to say seriously.

You better not become my sister for real.

Great. I also don't want to.

But your mother seems to really want it.

I'm warning you. You're going to regret it.

Because you cannot imagine how much I hate you two.

Is it clear?

Wait!

Then what about your mom?

My mom is alive and well.

Not like your dad. As long as your mom leaves,

my mom can come back whenever she wants.

I won't allow for you to talk about my mom and dad like that!

I hope for tonight's dinner it will be our farewell dinner.

That's what I want to say!

Eat more, Li Li. Try out my cooking.

Oh, right.

Where did you two go just now?

Nowhere. I took her around the neighborhood.

Li Li is very intelligent.

If only she was half as good as Qianren.

Li Li, Qianren is a star student.

You have to work harder.

Li Li is also very smart.

She could understand my words immediately. I'm sure she's capable enough.

That's enough.

Don't just talk and forget to eat. Eat more vegetables.

Okay.

Oh, right. After dinner, I'm going to go visit my mom.

I haven't seen her in a long time.

Qianren.

Why? Can I not go?

Today is the first time Aunt Li is visiting our house.

You can't be rude.

It's okay.

It shows that Qianren is very filial.

Li Li is also very filial.

We were just talking about her dad.

Isn't that right?

What's wrong with you?

Let's eat. I'm hungry.

Old Liu, have a piece of the loin that I made.

Okay.

Li Li, you eat one, too.

This dish is very delicious.

Li Li,

the shredded pork with green pepper that Uncle Liu made is very delicious.

Have some.

Li Li, what do you think about Uncle Liu and Brother Qianren?

They're pretty good.

What did Brother Qianren say to you before dinner?

Nothing much.

Mom, can we not move into Uncle Liu's house?

Even if Uncle gets married, we can just move out.

It'll just be the two of us.

I promise I won't make you angry. I'll listen to you everyday. Okay, mom?

I trust you.

Li Li, when you grow up, you'll understand that

everyone needs a companion, someone to rely on.

I also can get tired, sick,

and grow older everyday.

One day, I won't be able to handle it anymore,

so I wish to have a shoulder to rely on

to help me share the burden.

Mom, but that person...

Are you talking about Qianren?

It's only normal for him to not be able to accept it at first.

Take it slow.

I believe that as long as you two can get along,

it'll only get better from there.

Li Li, I have something I want to tell you.

I've already decided to marry Uncle Liu,

so I hope to have a good chat with you today—

Mom, this is all too sudden.

Can you let me think about it?

I'm sorry about not telling you beforehand.

If it wasn't because your uncle, we'd still—

Mom!

Go back first. I want to be alone.

Li Li, this is bound to—

Mom!

Okay, then.

I'll go first.

Come home soon.

I'm telling you, you will regret it,

because you can't possibly imagine how much I hate you two.

What will I do? If Mom marries him,

what will that evil guy do to her?

Xiao Jun?

Li Li.

Xiao Jun, why are you here?

Has something been bothering you lately?

You don't talk as much anymore.

Since you've asked,

and I don't like to beat around the bush,

I'll tell you.

On the day you and Pei Shangxuan caught the thief,

I was waiting at school for him to take me home.

Later, everyone left the school,

all the lights were turned off,

and the security guard even locked the gate,

but I still stood there, waiting.

I felt like I was the most idiotic person in the world.

Xiao Jun, what happened that day was a misunderstanding. He was injured.

He didn't purposely forget about you.

Why are you apologizing for him?

Aren't you supposed to hate him?

Aren't you supposed to yell at him together with me?

Actually, in the beginning, I thought he was a sly and treacherous person.

I thought his love for soccer and the German team

were all excuses to help him get girls to do his cleaning duties for him.

But slowly, I realized that he also has a helpful side.

For his dreams and the glory of his team,

even if he has to sweat or bleed, he doesn't care.

He doesn't seem to be as bad as I thought.

How interesting.

Before, I tried so hard

for you and Pei Shangxuan to get along.

Now, you two have endless conversations.

I don't know why I feel so upset.

Xiao Jun, did I say something wrong?

No, you're not wrong.

He's right. Everyone's right.

I've thought it thoroughly.

I realized that life isn't a fairy tale.

I'm only an ugly duckling.

I can never become the white swan that the prince loves!

Xiao Jun, what are you talking about?

To me, you're the cutest girl in the world.

Can you please be more truthful with me?!

I am short and dumb.

In what aspects am I cute?

It's not like this Xiao Jun!

Li Li, I feel inferior whenever I stand by you.

Don't you think of me as a burden?

Do you remember?

When we pinky promised that we'd be the best of the best, best friends.

How long is forever?

Li Li, we've both grown up.

The jokes that we made when we were young,

would I still believe them now?

Xiao Jun!

Dad suddenly left,

Mom is suddenly marrying, and Xiao Jun is ignoring me.

What went wrong?

Year of 2016

Don't worry too much.

Li Li is Li Li.

If she really does come across any trouble,

I have faith that she can take care of it with her abilities.

In the eyes of men, do the girls that never cry

and never cause a scene

all seem especially strong?

Do they not need people to care for them? Help them?

Is the truth the exact opposite?

Li Li was never a strong girl.

She told me that on the day of her father's death,

she didn't shed even one tear.

It's not because she's strong,

but it's because she cried too much that her tears have already dried up.

And on the day of, there were no tears for her to cry.

She was only able to cry silently in her heart.

Only you understand Li Li. No wonder she told me

that she only has you to tell secrets to.

And for you, she can exchange it with everything.

She's always helping people silently.

She will never count how many times she has helped,

or how many times she has been wronged.

Li Li is so foolish to the point that it's cute.

But I...

I'm foolish to the point that I'm dumb.

Now that I think about it, I was really immature.

During sophomore year of high school, I actually

misunderstood her for something so minor.

I even told her that I'd stop being friends with her.

It's not like that. You guys are

both very cute.

Only a friendship that has been tested will be precious.

Pardon me, Driver.

Can you please drive faster?

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♫ The hours tick by every minute and second. ♫

♫ The migratory birds fly past the sky together. ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ I’m afraid to hear the turning of the clock. ♫

♫ It’s reminding me. ♫

♫ I, who is dull, ignorant, and has no concept of fear, ♫

♫ really want to tell you: ♫

♫ Please don’t disappear like the migratory birds do. ♫

♫ The love I want to give you is like fire. ♫

♫ I’ll keep you company during the winter ♫

♫ to watch the newly awakening spring. ♫

♫ No matter how pitch-black the night is, ♫

♫ even the dark sky can hear it. No matter how far away, ♫

♫ you must hear ♫

♫ my promise to love you. ♫

♫ The hours tick by every minute and second. ♫

♫ The migratory birds fly past the sky together. ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ I’m afraid to hear the turning of the clock. ♫

♫ It’s reminding me. ♫

♫ I, who is dull, ignorant, and has no concept of fear, ♫

♫ really want to tell you: ♫

♫ Please don’t disappear like the migratory birds do. ♫

♫ The love I want to give you is like fire. ♫

♫ I’ll keep you company during the winter ♫

♫ to watch the newly awakening spring. ♫

♫ No matter how pitch-black the night is, ♫

♫ even the dark sky can hear it. No matter how far away, ♫

♫ I am afraid you can’t hear ♫

♫ my promise to love you. ♫