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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. ♫

♫ 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 7

Are you all ready?

Don't worry. I've already posted the announcement.

Even though these kids are usually kind of mischievous,

they won't fool around for official things.

Today is the most important day of the audit.

We must not have anything go wrong.

Don't worry. Focus, you guys. Why did it fall?

Hurry and put it up! Hurry!

Work faster!

Why must it fall at this time?

- Come back. - Come, come. Hurry.

Hurry. The car is coming. It's coming.

Director Zhang, welcome.

You came even though you are busy. We're really thankful.

It's something I should do.

Let's head in now.

Okay.

We'll decide our winner through penalty kicks.

Whoever scores five first will win.

Heads is Daniel, and tails is Pei Shangxuan.

Pei Shangxuan starts.

Go teach him a lesson.

Go! Go! Go!

Go! Go! Go!

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What happened? Hurry and go check it out!

Okay!

Did you hear something just now?

It seems like...

Stand right there! Don't run!

Hurry and run!

Who did this? Don't run!

Stand right there!

Stop! Don't run!

- Stand there! Don't run! - Let's split up!

Wait, wait, wait. Let's go this way.

They went that way! After them!

You're actually pretty good at soccer.

I actually tried my best to kick that ball,

but you were able to block it.

There aren't many who are capable of that.

Actually, I also tried my best to block it.

Pei Shangxuan!

Are you here to turn in your report?

Yeah. A true man accepts the consequences of his actions.

Did you admit to everything about the soccer competition?

It was originally my responsibility.

I didn't yell at you on purpose that day.

I just didn't want you to be so stubborn.

You're very strong and incredible. But the world is very big,

there will always be people stronger and more incredible than you.

Li Li, I understood you wrong.

Are you really mad at me?

- Don't be mad at me— - It's the exact opposite.

I'm really thankful for your wake-up call.

If you hadn't yelled at me, I would've stayed stuck in

my conceited thoughts of me being the best in the world.

But I'm telling you that Daniel and I are brothers now.

Your friend is my friend.

I'm not talking to you now, I have to go

get yelled at.

Pei Shangxuan, keep it up.

You will become a hero.

You have an eye for it.

Pei Shangxuan is Pei Shangxuan.

He has a side of him where he makes a lot of mistakes and is immature.

But he will admit to his wrongdoings

and always stops to fix himself.

Becoming better and better,

also forever shining.

Year of 2004

Students, do you know why I

wrote 14 on the blackboard?

We have 14 more days until the College Entrance Exam.

That's correct. You are all correct.

Time flies. In the blink of an eye,

we have 2 more weeks until the College Entrance Exam.

Tomorrow, you will all have to study at home.

I hope that everyone studies hard at home.

I'm done for. I still have a pile of assignments to finish.

What should I do?

Who told you not to study hard regularly and rush to finish things at the end?

We just don't know if you'll make it.

I can't bear to leave everyone. We usually work hard together,

but we have to rely on ourselves for these last two weeks.

I recommend that we all make a promise here.

- Let's promise to meet again in college, okay? - Okay!

Student Daniel's recommendation is good.

To be honest, I am extremely happy seeing everyone so unified and loving.

I remember when I first took over this class,

some students were unable to be together.

Once they were together, they'd fight.

Back then, I was really troubled.

He's talking about us two, right?

Who told you to be so annoying at that time?

Now I'll teach you a lesson. If you say something to insult somebody,

apologize immediately!

- Let go of me! - I'm not letting go. Apologize now!

Abbess Miejue, we'll never get along!

But slowly, you all grew up.

All of you slowly learned to understand and tolerate each other.

Slowly, y'all treated each other as your friends.

Maybe even best friends.

The 18th birthday is very special. Congratulations on growing up.

Make a wish.

- What are you doing, jerk? - What do you want?

Anyway, I'm going to support Li Li. What about you guys?

Yes.

Yes.

I rely on this to protect me whenever I compete on the soccer field.

The German Team's logo is etched on here; it's an eagle.

It's also called ''The Sun's Bird''. It'll protect all heroes under the blue sky.

With this thing's protection, you'll win every battle and have good luck.

It's going to be your lucky charm from now on. Even though migratory birds are amazing,

but other than migratory birds, among those that keep their promises

include a human called Pei Shangxuan.

Pei Shangxuan's word is for his migratory birds bond.

May human Li Li remember her promise with human Pei Shangxuan. No matter if it's 40,000 miles

or 100,000 miles, we can definitely come back.

With the migratory birds as the witnesses, we'll never break our promise.

Being by your sides for these three years,

I am extremely happy looking at you guys grow each day.

Even though the College Entrance Exams are coming up and we are about to separate,

I hope that you guys will never forget your classmates beside you.

Don't forget this teacher, either, okay?

- Okay! - Okay.

Let our friendship last forever.

Okay!

We still have 2 more weeks, you have to study.

I don't want everyone else to stay in Shanghai while you have to leave the city.

You don't have to worry.

My physical education is good. Staying in Shanghai's college is definitely not a problem.

Okay, then.

Next year, I hope we can still see the migratory birds together.

- Li Li. - Li Li, good luck! I'm supporting you.

Sister Li Li, bye!

Daniel!

- Are you going back to Taiwan? - Yeah.

I don't know when I'll see you again when we separate. I'm going to miss you.

I won't miss you. Didn't I say this in class already?

We're going to meet in college. The new semester is going to start soon.

Are you saying that you're going to stay in Shanghai for college?

Of course!

Bye!

Can't you just listen to me?

Dad, are you really not concerned with Mom marrying that person?

Can't we be happy that your mom has finally found a husband?

But their age difference is huge! Moreover, that person wants Mom to give everything up here to go and live with him in America.

Do you think such a marriage can go well?

Qianren, your mom is an adult, almost 50 years old.

You have to respect her decision. She is also taking responsibility of her decision, is she not?

You guys were husband and wife for such a long time.

I never thought that you'd come to say something like this.

You are so cruel.

- How can you say something like that? - If you don't want to care about Mom,

- I'll do it. - You...

Mr. Liu, he...

He's angry at me.

He's not angry at you and your mom. Don't misunderstand.

Lessen your anger.

I believe that he'll come to understand your feelings.

Look, it's rare that he came back.

I especially made his favorite green bean and lily soup for him.

But in the end, he left before taking it.

Mr. Liu, he's actually just like you.

Even though he may sound stubborn, he's a nice person inside.

How about this?

I'll bring the green bean and lily soup to his dorm.

He might just stop being angry at you

once he sees the soup.

Good child. Well in that case, thank you.

It's fine.

[Dormitory]

Hey! Why is there a girl in the guys' dormitory?

I came in here with difficulty.

You better not tell the dormitory supervisor.

Do you know Liu Qianren? I want to give him some food.

Qianren, you came back just in time.

If you had come back sooner, you would have seen your true love.

What true love?

Green bean soup. She made it for you.

She said she wants you to eat it while it's hot.

What does she look like?

She's cute.

Is she your girlfriend? Why didn't you tell me?

What else did she say?

She didn't say anything. I told her to wait for you here,

but it was like she was electrocuted and immediately ran away.

Is she a girl from that major who likes you?

She's pretty.

If you don't like her, introduce me to her.

Don't even think of it. Go, go. Go do your thing.

Okay, okay. Go eat your warm green bean soup.

♫ Do you still remember the images left on the window after the rain? ♫

♫ The diary entries are all about us two. ♫

♫ How are you today? ♫

♫ I’m talking to you while separated by the sky. ♫

♫ Can you let me walk you home again? ♫

♫ 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. ♫

♫ It’s reflected on the edges of the windowsills. ♫

Do you have all the forms to bring to the exam tomorrow?

I have it all prepared. Tonight I'm going to–

- I don't want to eat anymore, Mom. - Just eat one more.

Sleep early tonight.

- I'm going to sleep after I finish reading this. - Okay.

Sleep early.

Qianren, you're home?

Sit down.

It's okay.

We still have more of Mr. Liu's green bean soup. Do you want some?

Sure.

- I'll go get it. - Let me help you.

- Li Li. - Just send me off here. Go back now.

Don't be nervous. Take the test well.

- Relax. - You can do this.

You can do this! Good luck!

Student, you can't bring your bag in.

We apologize.

- What is it? - What happened, Li Li?

This is bad! I forgot to bring my admission ticket!

It's all my fault. I was rushing her in the morning. I forgot to check.

Don't worry, I'll go back and get it for you.

- Will we have time? - We're going to have time.

- Wait for me. - Hurry! - Li Li!

Here's your admission ticket.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Hurry in. Good luck!

Qianren, thank you.

Cheers!

I really don't want to leave you guys.

If I get accepted into my first-choice college,

I'm going to have to study away from this city.

- Really? - Me, too.

It's a special day today.

Don't bring the mood down.

We finally graduated. It should be

when we talk about and plan for our dreams.

Am I right? Let's all talk about what we want to be when we grow up.

Let me go first.

I want to become a CEO.

You? A CEO?

Then I want to become a CEO's wife.

Oh?

Mrs. CEO,

are you confessing to me, the CEO, right now?

Nonsense.

She's all embarrassed now.

But I'm really not joking.

I'm not good at studying college courses.

I'd rather follow my uncle to Guangzhou and start some business.

I won't forget you all when I become rich.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Impressive. You've got guts, boy.

It's your turn, Daniel.

Me?

I have a dream not too big, not too small.

I want to stand on stage

and sing to a lot, a lot of people.

I want to let them be touched and be happy because of my music,

and maybe even understand the true meaning of life.

It's a bit unrealistic, I know.

I support you. Good luck.

We all support you. Good luck!

- Good luck! - Thanks, everyone.

Li Li, it's your turn.

Li Li.

Me? I haven't decided yet.

Let's... Let's eat first.

How about this? I brought my camera. It's rare that everyone's gathered,

so let's take a photo.

After graduating high school,

our small group finally announced our dispersal.

- It became a memory that exists only in a photo.- - We're ready.

And I, in Pei Shangxuan's memory,

am probably just one of those among his high school classmates,

just like everyone else here in this photo.

I don't want to.

Yichen, don't speak to your dad like that.

Your dad's career has just reached a new level.

This way, our entire family can move to America and live.

This is great.

Moreover, your dad is discussing this with you.

Don't be so defensive.

Be good and listen, okay?

I've studied for 12 years

and I've switched to more than 12 different schools.

Every time I want to assimilate into a good group of friends,

I have to put so much effort into making people like me.

But every time I get to know some people, I have

to abandon them and start over again.

Have you ever thought about my feelings?

This is so cruel to a child!

On these things,

I have nothing to be sorry for.

If it wasn't for me running around like this,

who would give you this princess-like life?

Then I'd rather not have this kind of life.

There are many times that I was jealous of Li Li's family.

Even though they're poor,

at least their whole family has committed to a place to live.

But how about our family? What's the difference between me having a father and not having a father?

Out of the 365 days in a year, you're on a plane,

so I have to help you check your luggage, right?

Yichen, don't speak to your father like that.

Dad is already working really hard.

This chance to be overseas

and work in the central office

is great news.

It's a chance that's hard to get. We should support him, okay?

Look at her. Look at how you've spoiled her.

Are you not going to be considerate of your parents now?

I'm telling you, this is decided.

Prepare to study in America after the College Entrance Exam.

Guodong! Guodong!

Is this the result of our discussion? Dad!

Your business came to be in exchange for your daughter's lonely life!

- She's alone. Let's go and check her out. - Okay. Let's go.

Pretty girl, are you alone? Let us take care of you.

Look at these small hands.

- Here, here. Have a drink. - Take it away!

What are you doing? Move. Don't touch her.

What are you doing?

Are you looking for a fight?

Let's go, let's go.

Xuanxuan.

Don't be scared, I'm here. I'll protect you.

I'm so scared.

No one can bother you. I'm right here.

You can protect me now,

but when I'm out of the country,

what should I do?

What did you say?

I said that when I leave the country, what should I do?

What does that mean? Are you going to leave Shanghai?

Since I was young,

because of my father's business,

I had to transfer schools

right after I got accustomed to one place.

I originally thought

that I would be able to stay in Shanghai this time.

But once I got back home, they told me

that we have to immigrate to America.

Xuanxuan,

I'm so afraid of losing you.

Once I go there,

you're not going to be by my side.

There's no one I can talk to.

Don't worry, no matter how far we are,

we can persist.

We have to trust one another, am I not right?

What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?

Let me go to the bathroom.

Let's go over there.

Pretty girl, what's going on?

Xuanxuan, Xuanxuan.

What happened?

- They... Just now, they... - Who?

- They... - Who?

Stand right there!

What did you do to her?

What can we do to her in public?

- Pei Shangxuan! Let go of him! - Hit him!

- Hit him. - Stop hitting him! Pei Shangxuan! Stop hitting him!

Let go of me!

Let go of me! Let go of me! Pei Shangxuan!

Let go of me! Let go of me! Let go of me!

Let go of me! Let go of me! Let go of me!

Let go of me! Let go of me! Let go of me!

Pei Shangxuan!

Behave. Come over here.

Come here, come here. Let's play.

Don't go.

What are you doing? Are you okay?

Hurry and run! If you don't want anyone to see your private business,

don't say anything. Let's go!

If you don't want people to see your private business, don't tell anybody else!

Tell us your name, age, and occupation.

Pei Shangxuan. 18 years old. A student.

Do you know how serious it is for a student

to fight in a bar and break someone's bones?

But...

Speak.

- I... - Tell us.

Be clear about what you say.

Don't be like a coward.

Mr. Policeman, I know that hitting others is wrong,

but they were first to bully my friend.

I was fighting with them to protect her.

The three of them were fighting me alone.

I had no choice, so I had to pick something up to throw another punch.

We will verify the situation you told us.

What is the girl's name?

Han Yichen. You can ask her.

Everything that I'm saying is true.

Let's end today's notes here.

Kid, do you think this fight was worth it?

Have you thought about it?

[I don't want to continue liking Pei Shangxuan this year.]

[I don't want to continue liking Pei Shangxuan this year.]

Yichen, why are you eating so little?

I have no appetite.

Are you still thinking of that kid? Do you still want to be a witness for him?

It's only because of me that he's–

So what? He really did hit someone. No one forced him.

Moreover, if you didn't know such bad students, would you have gone to a bar

and brought so much trouble home?

No, he's not a bad guy.

It's all my fault. That's why–

It doesn't matter whose fault it is.

Yichen, what did that rogue tell you?

If word gets out, how are you going to live your life later on?

With that video of me in their hands, I can barely sleep in peace.

But what about Pei Shangxuan? What's going to happen to him?

Yichen, he hit someone.

He can't escape that crime. Since things have already come this far,

think well about this for both yourself and this family.

Do you know what is the most important thing for a girl?

It's her reputation.

You should go to America and study for a few years. When this dies down,

then come back.

Yichen, listen to Dad.

Yichen.

Mr. Lawyer, how long do I have be locked in here for?

The opposing party refuses to compromise, so we might have to do a court hearing.

Your parents said that they wanted to use all possible ways to make them agree to it.

Oh, right! There's a girl that can prove my innocence.

She knows that I only hurt someone to save someone.

Are you talking about Han Yichen?

Your parents went to look for her, but her family has already immigrated.

We don't have any way to contact her.

That's impossible. How can she not help me when she knows I'm like this?

Your parents also told me that Han Yichen did not admit to this incident.

I don't believe it. It's because of Han Yichen that I became like this.

- Time's up! - Now that I'm like this,

I have a good relationship with her. She's not going to just stand there and not help me.

Hurry, hurry. Hurry and open it. I'm so anxious.

There's no problem. You definitely scored high.

[Year of 2004, College Entrance Exam Scores]

540! You scored well!

In the duration of this summer vacation, I didn't contact Pei Shangxuan.

And he didn't look for me.

Perhaps we're like the intersecting lines in math class.

After graduating high school, we're headed towards our own paths.

I will learn to slowly forget Pei Shangxuan

and start a new path in life.

Life is like a box of chocolates. Before you open the box,

you won't know the flavor of the next one.

Even though you may know that the next piece will taste bitter, you must still put it in your mouth

because that is the flavor of youth.

[Two months later]

Get ready. Here.

Li Li, don't just stand there. Pose!

This doesn't look good. Be more natural.

Put a peace sign.

Hurry.

I'm taking it! 1, 2–

Who are you? Why are you barging into our picture?

I'm Li Li's good friend. I only wanted to make a joke.

A good friend?

I've been friends with Li Li since young, how come I've never heard of you?

Then I'm Li Li's best, best, best friend after she grew up.

Li Li! You've had a change in heart! How can you have another best friend other than me?

Okay, don't get so excited. Let me introduce him to you.

This is Daniel. He transferred from Taiwan to my school in junior year of high school.

It was on the day you left. He's currently studying in the same college as I.

This is Xiao Jun, my best friend.

She transferred outside the city during junior year of high school. She's currently studying within the same city.

Introduce yourselves.

I guess we are fated, too.

It did seem like I saw you from somewhere before.

Oh right, what is Pei Shangxuan doing these days?

I haven't seen him in such a long time. I want us all to gather.

I haven't contacted him in a long time.

He only cares about love and neglects his friends.

Oh right, there's something I don't know if I should say.

Something happened to Pei Shangxuan.

What?

From what Pei Shangxuan's parents said, he hurt someone

while protecting a girl.

Hello? Who is it?

Auntie, it's Li Li.

Oh, it's Li Li. Are you here to look for Xuanxuan?

Auntie, I know. I'm here to look for you and Mr. Pei.

Oh, thank you. Please enter.

Mr. Pei, lately,

either locks himself in this room looking at law books or

goes to court and listens to trials.

Xuanxuan has caused our whole family

to worry to death.

Auntie, I know that he's a kind person.

You have to believe that no matter what, he didn't do it on purpose.

Our Xuanxuan was wrongly accused.

Look.

His College Entrance Exam scores are high enough to enter an undergraduate college.

Auntie, when is he able to come out?

The lawyer said his crime isn't that heavy.

If the opposing party were able to accept the compromise,

he'll be declared guilty without being sued.

Perhaps, Xuanxuan would be let out earlier that way.

Auntie, can you help me pass on a message to him?

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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. ♫