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[Never-Ending Summer]

[Episode 1]

Lu Xixiao,

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it.

I told you, don't ever

let me see you again in this life.

Otherwise, I'll make you

beg me in tears.

I have forgotten many things.

You should forget them soon too.

What gives you the right to stand here

acting like you're the wronged one?

No matter how you spin what happened back then,

you're the one who let me down.

Zhou Wan,

even if you lie to me a hundred times,

as long as you say you love me once,

I will forgive you for everything.

Lu Xixiao,

if you'd known

10 years ago

how badly I was going to hurt you,

would you still have let me get close to you?

[2026]

[2016]

[May your hard work pay off and your name shine on the honor roll.]

Finally,

let's take the pledge together.

In June's exams,

we'll give it everything we've got

and make sure the first major test of our lives

leaves us with no regrets.

Come on.

Everyone,

raise your arms and repeat after me!

Give it our all!

No regrets!

[Grade 12, Class 1]

Give it our all!

No regrets!

Give it our all!

No regrets!

Give it our all!

No regrets!

Hurry up!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop! Don't run!

Lu Xixiao, what are you doing?

Do you have any sense of discipline?

Well, Mr. Zhao,

could you do something about this?

Do something.

Homeroom teacher!

Mr. Zhao!

Don't run!

[May your hard work pay off and your name shine on the honor roll.]

Xixiao!

Everyone, stop splashing water!

Lu Xixiao, how dare you come up here?

You are simply...

Teachers, fellow students,

I hope that in this blazing summer,

everyone will thrive

and enjoy great success!

Teachers, fellow students,

[May your hard work pay off and your name shine on the honor roll.]

Lu Xixiao!

Write a self-criticism!

Call your parents!

Everyone, stop splashing water!

Catching a cold will affect your studies.

Security, turn off the water!

Get in here!

You think you're so capable now, right?

While I was out of the office,

you stole things?

[Virtues and Responsibilities]

Explain yourself.

Sir,

that's not fair to say.

How is it not fair?

Xixiao, it's not right.

When Lu Xixiao came to school,

you said he disturbed the students

and suspended him.

Then you made him attend the morning assembly.

But when he showed up for the assembly,

you didn't even give him a place to stand.

With nowhere to stand,

he had to ride his bike home.

You change your mind constantly.

Isn't that tormenting?

Jiang Fan, you sure have a way with words.

Wasn't it because he was late?

Wasn't that because you

confiscated his motorcycle key?

Doesn't he have legs?

Can't he walk?

He must ride a motorcycle?

Stop scratching your head.

Turn around!

Sir,

don't be jealous of his natural curls.

If he doesn't dry

his natural curls,

it'll be very troublesome later.

Jiang Fan, shut up.

Lu Xixiao,

your family

is well-respected and influential.

And yet you still behave like this.

Sir, don't just scold him.

I was involved too.

Jiang Fan, do you need a lesson?

That's enough, sir.

I'm already 18.

Have you ever seen

[Virtues and Responsibilities]

my family try to control me?

My own family doesn't bother managing me,

so why should you?

Well, that almost sounds reasonable.

So I'm wrong to criticize you?

I... I'll get a tissue.

Don't give me that.

If you want your motorcycle back, it's simple.

In the citywide high school mock exam rankings,

not one place below the Top 1,000.

Got it?

Sir,

aren't you making it too hard?

Even if we add our scores together,

we still couldn't make the top 1,000.

I don't care.

I've said everything

nice to you two.

This life is your own.

And your fate

is in your own hands.

Right?

Youth

only lasts a few years.

If you don't

grasp it well,

what will you do with your life

and your future?

After discussion, the school has decided

that today's incident will result in a disciplinary demerit.

You should learn from the good students.

Learn more from Zhou Wan.

Just look at her.

If the two of you

were even half as sensible as she is,

I'd be more than satisfied.

Zhou Wan,

is this the application form

you submitted?

Take a look.

Just tell me,

didn't I also stand on the stage this morning?

I know you want me to apply to

a better university out of town,

-but I still want to stay in the city. -You think standing on that stage

was something to be proud of?

My grandmother is getting old.

I can make my own decisions.

Weren't you being chased by security

for stealing something?

Alright, sir.

Let's stop wasting time.

If I make it to that whatever list...

The top 1,000 list.

If I make it, return my keys.

Not even one spot lower.

Fine.

Don't learn from them.

Can you tell

that Mr. Zhao is two years younger than me?

He's lost all his hair.

And you,

Jiang Fan.

Thank you, sir.

I'll go back now.

No need to thank me.

Then I'll leave too.

Zhou Wan,

come back.

I have something to ask you.

Lately,

you haven't been tutoring

to make extra money, have you?

Don't lose your scholarship

over this again.

Focus on your studies.

Of course not.

Good. You may go.

My name is Zhou Wan.

"Wan" as in drawing a bow like a full moon.

I just turned 20 this year.

I'm currently studying at

the city's key Ocean University.

Academically,

I rarely drop out

of the top ten in my grade.

In high school,

I also often represented my school

in various competitions.

[Zhou Wan]

Piano and painting

[Artistic Expertise]

are my little hobbies.

My father

runs a small factory.

My mother helps him out.

I didn't want my parents to work too hard,

so I did a work-study program.

Such a sensible child.

Yes, positive and upbeat.

All of the above

is a lie.

I don't have a happy family.

When I was very young,

my dad passed away.

My mom also left

for her own new life.

Only my grandmother and I depend on each other.

To pay for my grandmother's medical bills,

I occasionally do some part-time jobs.

As long as it can save my grandmother,

I am willing to do anything.

[Barbecue]

Do you have any other poses?

Can you watch where you're going?

Can't you see we're taking pictures?

Can't you hear me?

Why are you still standing in the middle of the road?

Isn't that the girl from our grade,

what's her name, Zhou Wan?【】

Why is she dressed so weirdly?

After this summer is over,

I won't need

these disguises anymore.

Who doesn't know how to give a surprise?

You nearly scared me to death.

You nearly scared me to death, Grandma.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Every year on my grandmother's birthday,

[Happy Birthday] [Long Life]

my neighbor and childhood friend,

Jiang Yan, celebrates with us.

With my life right now,

I am already very content.

Who is it?

Is it from the school?

Yes, a teacher from school.

The teacher is probably asking her

if she can type out the sample essay,

right?

Yes.

They urged me this afternoon.

Really?

You haven't been doing

anything unnecessary lately, have you?

Of course not.

Alright.

You shouldn't waste your wish.

I'll make one for you.

Okay.

I hope my lies

will never be exposed.

[Big Ocean Motorcycle Workshop]

Xixiao.

Stop playing with Ping's crappy motorbike.

Have you seen it?

The photos on the forum are going viral.

Look at all these replies.

[Then it turned into the drama of the year.]

[Lu Xixiao actually rushed onto the field in front of the whole school and grabbed the microphone]

[And somehow turned on the sprinklers, and the whole playground ended up raining under the sun.]

See?

Just tell me, does the photo I took of you

next to that Huqing top prospect,

the cold beauty from Yangming,

and Zhou Wan, our grade number two,

have a story vibe?

Do we look like we have a story vibe?

Episode one.

Let me see.

I don't think it really looks like it.

Do you know her?

Not very well.

Jiang Fan!

Ping!

Love you!

-Look. See if there's any problem. -Handsome.

If there's no problem, just sign it.

Are you terminally ill?

Your dad bought you another one?

You are terminally ill!

I got 118 in math.

My dad gave this to me as my 18th birthday gift.

What? How much?

118.

Here you are.

Keys.

Here.

Coming.

What are you doing?

How did you get that score?

Just like that.

How?

Normally, of course.

How?

What are you doing?

Are you going to tell me?

Give me the keys.

Tell me how you got that score first.

You won't tell me, right?

I will, I will.

Give it to me.

Tell me.

A classmate

recommended a top student's notes to me.

He said that as long as you have his notes,

even the dumbest student can understand everything.

I just studied from those notes

and memorized the key points— that's how I got such a high score.

50 yuan per subject.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

How do you buy it?

The transaction process is very mysterious.

In our school,

they say no one knows his identity,

and no one has ever seen him.

[English corner]

Every transaction happens at the stationery store

around the corner from the school gate.

You buy a copy of

the latest English Corner magazine for that month.

Buy a copy for me.

This person also has a rule.

It's super annoying.

Each person can only

buy notes for one subject at a time.

There's also a limit per subject, and you can't share them.

I actually don't get

what he's thinking.

Why would he pass up so much money?

He's quite smart.

If everyone scores high,

his business wouldn't last.

Do you have his WeChat?

Yes.

Send it to me.

I'm sorry, Huan's mother.

I was just at a Student Union meeting.

Yes.

College is just really busy.

Really?

Can I start tutoring next week?

That's great.

I'll be there on time next week.

Thank you, Huan's mom.

It's done?

You really live up to being a recommended student.

You have such a wide network.

Thanks to you.

[Private tutoring: 300 per month]

Now I've got money for medical bills.

You could've also gotten

guaranteed admission.

I've already made up my mind about this.

No need to say more.

I just want to have a good summer.

It's that simple.

When I get into college,

I'll be able to openly

go out and work.

Then Grandma

won't have to work so hard.

And I won't have to lie anymore

about selling notes.

Things will get

better day by day.

Are you still selling notes?

Every little bit saved counts.

I need to save more money.

[Touch the profile picture and exchange accounts.]

[Chemistry Group]

[Physics exclusive]

[Study group]

[Please pass as soon as possible. Thank you.]

Why did that guy add you?

Maybe he wants to buy notes too.

But with someone as dangerous as him,

it's better not to

do this business.

[I won't sell them to Lu Xixiao.]

[Sending]

Watch where you're going!

Can't you see we're taking pictures?

Can't you hear me?

Why are you still standing in the middle of the road?

Isn't that Zhou Wan from our grade?

I won't sell to Lu Xixiao.

[Friend request rejected: I won't sell them to Lu Xixiao.]

Where is the newsstand

you mentioned?

This is the one.

Boss, the eleventh copy of English Corner.

What eleventh copy?

What English Corner?

I don't have those things here.

Wait, I just bought one last week.

What did you buy last week?

I've never sold that here.

Hurry up and leave.

You bad students.

Bad students only know how to frame people.

We are honest people.

[Zilin Stationary]

Stop talking nonsense.

I'm warning you.

Leave right now.

Wait.

I...

I really bought it here last week.

Really.

That Mr. Bow.

Bow

told me it was

the eleventh copy of English Corner.

Look.

[Suspended publication]

Suspended publication?

You really can't blame me.

Targeting me, huh?

[Suspended publication]

[Mr. Bow]

There's only this one Moments post.

There's nothing else.

What are you looking at?

I've seen this tree before.

You've seen it?

Don't all trees in the world

look like this?

Come find me after evening study.

[Zilin Stationary]

Then where are you going now?

What does finding the tree prove?

No one comes to this place

even during the day.

And his photo

was taken at night.

What does that mean?

He skips classes just like us.

It means he doesn't have to attend evening study sessions.

Someone who makes notes like this

couldn't possibly be like us.

It can only be because

his grades are so good that

he has free time to wander around.

In other words,

he is very likely

here right now.

Where?

It's too dark over there.

I have night blindness.

Xixiao.

Xixiao!

Xixiao!

Where are you?

Wait for me here.

Okay. Come back quickly.

[Welcome]

Mr. Bow.

Zhou Wan?

So it's you.

Like a fully drawn bow ready to release—

so you're the drawn bow, huh?

Give it back to me.

That's mine.

So what?

Why do you have it?

Give it back.

I heard you're second in the grade.

You do this kind of business too?

Stay away from me.

What I do

is none of your business.

What exactly do you want?

Give it back.

I'm the one asking you now.

You're quite something.

You really know how to find a spot.

And you love making money off your classmates.

I don't steal or rob.

I make money with my own skills.

Is there a problem?

Give it back to me.

No problem.

But why are you targeting me?

Did I offend you?

You are too flashy.

It's bad for business.

It's right here.

You're playing with me?

-Wait, what's up? -You have to give me your notes now.

I'm not trying to take advantage of you.

I will pay you.

Or else...

Or else you'll report me?

You can tell everyone if you want.

But first, you have no proof.

Second, you are Lu Xixiao.

Who would believe you?

Director!

I... I really don't know

where he is.

Why are you yelling?

My ears hurt!

There is no one here.

-What are we doing here? -Let me ask you,

did you all plan together

to skip evening self-study?

We didn't skip evening study.

Look, there's no one here.

It's creepy.

I'm leaving first, Director.

Come here. Come back.

I...

I'm telling you.

My glasses!

My glasses!

Jiang Fan!

Wait for me!

You're quite capable.

None of your business.

I want the notes.

I told you—

I don't do business with troublemakers.

Don't tell anyone I saw you.

[Exercise Book]

[Grade 12, Class 1]

I'm doomed.

I'm really doomed.

What's your score?

92!

I couldn't get

his chemistry notes last time.

He's out of business again this time.

What am I going to do with my mock exam?

Look at this.

I got it from

the class next door.

Don't show it to anyone else.

Notes?

Didn't he say he wouldn't release them this time?

I don't know.

A lot of people have it.

Give it to me.

Let me see.

Beg me.

Please.

Keep it a secret.

Quick.

Hurry.

Lu Xixiao!

What are you doing?

-Let's go. -Mr. Zhao,

I really studied by myself.

Don't I know

what kind of person you are?

[Math Weekly Test Paper]

You did pretty well on the exam this time.

Okay, come on.

Do the math paper again.

Question one, what's the answer?

C.

Question two.

D.

Question three.

C-D-A-B-B-C-B.

You memorized the math answers quite well.

I'm even better at English.

Okay, come on. English.

[Virtues and Responsibilities]

Come on.

Yes, I memorized all the answers,

but you wouldn't understand,

right?

Reporting, sir.

Okay, very good.

Very good.

[Virtues and Responsibilities]

Sir.

You still have the nerve to laugh,

don't you?

I...

I, I, I...

I want to talk to you about something,

Lu Xixiao.

I heard recently

that here in school,

someone is selling study materials,

and someone reported

that it was you.

Am I right?

Is it true?

I'm asking you.

Don't just ask me.

Ask her.

What if she bought them too?

Get over here!

Why are you bothering her?

Zhou Wan is second in the grade.

She might sell materials,

but she'd never buy them.

Get back here.

Come back!

Tell the truth.

Where did they come from?

My tutor gave it to me.

What?

My family hired a tutor

who made some good study materials for me.

I brought them to school

to share with my classmates.

Which of these violates the school rules?

Are you saying this test paper

was made by your tutor?

Yes.

Didn't you say that if I study hard,

you'd give my bike back?

I'm studying hard.

Why are you scolding me?

That's a very good reason.

Thank you, Mr. Zhao.

Okay.

Thank you, teacher.

You can go.

Tutors nowadays

can even make test papers.

[Teacher's Office]

Zhao,

-you taught your students. -You scared me.

why drag Zhou Wan from my class into it?

If you speak,

you're threatening me.

If the director finds out,

who do you think he'll stand up for?

You're quite vicious.

I'm not as cruel as you—

cutting off people's source of income.

Isn't it because

you treated your customers differently first?

It's you who caused trouble and drew attention.

I'm just unlucky.

Well, now I'm the only one who can buy it.

Are you still selling or not?

Double the price.

Are you robbing me?

I need it by tomorrow.

Just this once.

Big spender.

The big spender is here.

Didn't I say to text me if there's something,

and stay away otherwise?

I did text you,

but you didn't reply.

I was a bit busy the past few days.

I understand.

You seniors are busy.

I completely understand.

I came in person,

so you wouldn't have to make the trip.

Where is the money?

Can you give me a few more days

this month?

Sure.

Sure.

I'm not an

unreasonable person.

However,

the price goes up.

I cover for you

in front of my boss.

Even if there's no merit, there's hard work, right?

Wouldn't you agree?

Right.

Raising it by a thousand or so isn't too much, is it?

Aren't you afraid I'll

go to your boss

and tell him you take kickbacks?

Go ahead.

Sure.

It's just that,

Fen probably doesn't know

the house she lives in

isn't at the same price as ten years ago.

And she probably doesn't know

that the good granddaughter

she worked so hard to raise

is secretly

working outside

to subsidize the family,

and lying,

and deceiving people.

If the old lady knew,

could her body handle it?

Can you handle it, Xu Feng?

I can't.

Can you handle it?

I can't.

What are you trying to say?

Zhou Wan,

you

are smart.

But being smart

can't take you away from here.

So those little schemes

and tricks of yours,

don't try to use them on me,

and don't even think about negotiating with me.

Fen,

it's been a long time.

I'll go up and say hi.

Right.

What are you doing?

Why are you stopping me?

I have to be quick to say hi,

after all, she's

a dying old lady.

What?

If you dare say that again,

you won't get a single dime.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Do you hate me?

Hating me is useless.

It was your dad who did business,

lost money, and became a deadbeat.

Her mother ran away with someone else.

Her dad is gone too.

Isn't that right?

Now it's just you and an old lady left here,

all alone and struggling.

You blame me? You hate me?

It won't change anything.

Just useless.

I will be back.

Have the money ready next time.

Let's go.

Let's go.

It's so late; where did you go?

Jiang Yan lent me

some of his study materials.

I returned them to him.

Doesn't he usually come to get them?

Yeah.

I just happened to go downstairs to take out the trash today,

so I told him not to come.

So you went to take out the trash?

Luo He hasn't caused you any trouble lately, has he?

How would he dare?

It's good that he doesn't dare.

If he does,

you must tell Grandma.

I might not be able to deal with others,

but dealing with him? That's not me bragging—

when I was young, I really trained.

Swords, spears, halberds, axes, hooks, forks,

staffs, maces…

Anything with a blade,

anything with spikes—

you practiced them all.

I know.

You know?

So with just one move—

whoosh!

I haven't finished yet.

It should be fine now.

Did you hear, Wan?

Hear about what?

About Lu Xixiao.

In such a short time,

he made it to the top 1,000 list.

How did he do that?

He's truly a genius.

[TOEFL Vocabulary Selection]

Give me back my keychain.

Don't tell me you lost it.

Grandma Huang,

your condition hasn't been very well controlled recently.

I don't have any major problems.

I'll just go home and take care of it.

Dr. Chen, don't listen to her.

Well...

Your blood sugar is very high this time.

How about we do

a systematic test?

No need. Look,

do I look like I'm sick?

Don't waste money on tests.

Let's go home.

Let's go.

All right, we won't do the test.

You came at a good time today.

Our hospital is giving seniors

free eggs.

Go and get some.

Okay, you talk to him.

I'll go get the eggs.

I'm lucky today

to get free eggs.

I can go play cards later.

I'll wait for you there.

Okay, the prescription

will be handled by Wan.

Okay.

Don't wander too far.

Her condition is not very ideal.

Are there any drugs

with better efficacy?

Then we can only try imported drugs.

But they are very expensive.

And they are not

covered by health insurance.

How much?

1,500 per box.

Two boxes a month.

Let's change to that.

That's not a small burden

for your family.

I will have the money.

Okay, I'll prescribe it for you.

Thank you, Dr. Chen.

[Contact] [Guo Yan]

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Am I not a good girl?

Is that why Dad doesn't want me,

and neither do you?

I can stop eating snacks,

go to bed early,

and wash my own clothes.

Go back now!

Mom,

can you please not leave me behind?

Mom!

Mom!

Ms. Zhou,

I think

it is a bit too early

for you to make money at your age.

I already know

about your situation.

When choosing a teacher for our child,

we definitely have to

ask around.

I know

you must have your own difficulties.

However, lying

is really not good.

And you are currently in your senior year.

You should focus

on the college entrance exam.

Ms. Zhou.

Well...

Xixiao, wait for me.

Don't you have anything else to do

besides following me every day,

Guo Xiangling?

Your motorcycle was confiscated by the teacher.

Do you want me to help you

get it back?

Don't worry about it.

I've already handled it.

Tell me if you need anything.

I can help you.

Otherwise, if your dad finds out,

it won't be good.

Do you think we are the same?

Do I need to please him?

[Guo Yan]

[Slide to answer]

What do you mean by pleasing?

I'm trying to help you.

Save this trick for my dad.

Guo Xiangling.

Why is Guo Yan with him?

Lu Xixiao!

Where did you come from?

Are you stalking me?

Was that lady just now

your mother?

No.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

[TOEFL Vocabulary Selection]

Are you going abroad?

How did you know?

Monday at the abandoned pool.

I have something

to talk to you about.

Lu Xixiao,

none of this was supposed to involve you.

I'm sorry.