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♫ On the surface of the shimmering sea ♫

♫ Blocked by the navy blue sea ♫

♫ It doesn’t matter; time will not be forgotten ♫

♫ My mask is torn; you met me ♫

♫ Wings were burnt by promises ♫

♫ But my faith does not cease ♫

♫ Clowns can still sing proudly among ridicule ♫

♫ My longing is bound by your gaze ♫

♫ Sweat severs the doubt to move forward ♫

♫ Clowns are not afraid to be broken ♫

♫ Time burns to ashes ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

[Symphony's Romance] ♫ And it doesn't matter to me ♫

[Episode 13]

You're so amazing!

I'm so-so.

These are a pair! One for me and one for you.

- What do you mean? You want to separate them? - Not really!

I'll always be with you so they will, too.

Sure!

- You have to put it on your backpack. - Let's go to eat.

In the future, I'll call you Li Zhenyan.

You can kneel for me.

Kowtow. Kowtow!

This cat looks like Fang Xiaowo, doesn't it?

Everyone's in good condition.

Go back and rest. Don't tire yourself out!

- Bye-bye. - Bye-bye.

Oh right, Qing Shang, do you think

there's still room for improvement for Team A's concertmaster?

I think considering that we were given such a short amount of time,

we are already doing pretty well for our first time working together.

I think so, too.

One more thing, thank you for your hard work these past two days.

No problem! You're very talented.

You're even better than the people from the conducting department.

I think you can win.

- Good luck, bye. - I hope so.

You're here.

- What's going on? - Nothing! I just missed you.

Didn't I just see you during the day?

I know you've been under a lot of stress lately.

So I've prepared a surprise for you.

- What surprise? - Get in the car and you'll find out.

I know you must be especially tired lately and you haven't been able to rest well.

You just sit there and sleep.

I'll tell you when we get there.

Let's go!

- Why are we here? - For a date!

Tonight, from the competition to Fei She'er,

let's forget about it all.

Today, let's have one night that only belongs to us.

What's this?

You said before that ever since you were younger,

you hoped for a person that could celebrate your birthday with you.

But you've never seen that wish come true.

So I just want to take these bad memories and erase them all for you.

That way, every birthday in your life will have my presence.

This is my birthday gift for you. Look!

For your first birthday, I would have given you this doll.

That way, you wouldn't feel lonely after you were born.

Here you are!

When you were two years old,

I would have given you this little car.

That way, we could have an adventure

everyday in the square.

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

- ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ - ♪ Happy birthday to me ♪

Make a wish!

♫ Guided by the destiny ♫

♫ I met you, finally becoming myself ♫

♫ In the most beautiful voice, I'll sing to you ♫

♫ An exclusive memory ♫

♫ An intimate embrace ♫

♫ Tightly leaning on you ♫

♫ We can't forget our promises ♫

I know! Why are you in such a hurry? They'll be competing in a bit.

Once I have the results, I'll let you know straight away.

It's really, "like father, like son!"

You've always been so troublesome.

Your precious son is even more troublesome than you.

I think I must've owed you in the past life, so I came all the way here to take care of your son.

Luckily, your son lives up to my expectations.

But I'm telling you, Li Yazhe! Even if he is your son,

I, Fei She'er, won't lower my standards.

If he doesn't win, there's no way.

I'm telling you, you owe me big time.

All right, I'm going on stage. Okay, bye-bye.

Okay, everyone! Let's get started.

Start? If we go in order, Team A should perform first. Where's Li Zhenyan?

- Li Zhenyan hasn't arrived yet. - I called him but he didn't pick up.

Should we go first, Master?

Tian Yisong, what do you think?

I'm fine either way.

Okay. Then, Team S will go first. Let's start!

I'm not competing.

Zhenyan?

Li Zhenyan, what did you just say?

There is no need for this competition.

- What's going on? - Li Zhenyan, what do you mean?

Li Zhenyan, do you think you can play this joke on everyone?

Are you telling me that this whole thing wasn't a joke to you?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I already knew.

I'm more troublesome than he is, right?

He's not the person he used to be anymore.

Please tell him that I'm not going to let him get away with this.

I'm not competing anymore.

Do you want to live like this your whole life?

Stuck in the past and afraid of the future.

What about your music? What about your dreams?

What about your friends? And what about your opponents?

I don't want even the slightest thing to do with him.

Neither now, nor in the future! I don't want any of it.

Stop right there!

Li Zhenyan,

I've always regarded you as my most respected opponent.

I've always been thinking about defeating you with my own strength.

But why...

why do you always play with everyone so selfishly?

- I'm sorry. - You think this is fun, don't you?

Listen! I don't care about whatever riddle you were just talking about with Master Fei.

Now tell me! Are you going to take part in this competition or not?

- I'm sorry. - What good does being sorry do?

I'm willing to admit defeat.

You're the winner.

You can go with Fei She'er.

Tian Yisong!

Do you understand

that Master Fei won't accept a disciple just because you gave up?

You ruined the competition, ruined my chance.

Li Zhenyan,

I won't forgive you.

Yisong!

Li Zhenyan, you went really overboard this time.

Hello, how did it go?

He already knew.

In the future,

I can't help you anymore.

Be prepared!

Sorry.

Okay, I got it!

Ask whatever you want.

What are we eating tonight?

Isn't it right there? We're eating curry.

What flavor is that? Spicy or original flavor?

Original flavor. You wanted to ask that?

Because I know for whatever you do and whatever decisions you make,

you have your reasons.

No matter what reason I have,

what happened today was wrong on my part in their eyes.

Then I was also at fault.

For what?

Today, when you rejected Master Fei,

I felt relieved because I was afraid that you would go abroad.

You're not mad, right?

I'm mad? Is that possible?

Don't worry! I'll stay in China and pursue my postgraduate degree.

I'll keep on cooking for you.

Don't be sad! I'll always be by your side.

The water is boiling.

- Stop drinking! - Give it to me!

Yisong, going abroad with Master isn't your only opportunity.

You will have many more choices.

More choices?

I already lost my best opportunity.

I can only wait.

I also promised you that I would go abroad with you.

How am I supposed to go now?

Even if I went,

that's the whole world.

If I don't have a reputation, then I've already lost at the starting line.

No matter how hard I worked, even if I worked ten times... a hundred times harder,

none of that would be of any use, don't you understand?

Yisong, don't be like this!

How come Master Fei never had me in his eyes?

How come I used all my efforts to get a chance,

but Li Zhenyan just lightly pushed,

and I got nothing.

I just want to know why.

Am I not as hardworking as him?

Where am I lacking in comparison to him?

Dad, I don't want to be a pianist.

I want to study with Master Waynda.

I want to be a conductor.

The difficulty of this piece has been increased.

Time doesn't wait for anyone. Hurry up and practice!

You only have dreams in your eyes

but don't forget

that he's your son and not your toy.

It's exactly because he's my son that why I'm doing this.

Otherwise, how will he stand out amid such brutal competition

and endure it till the end? It's not easy to do anything,

especially the road of being a musician.

You always judge someone

so simply and cruelly.

You never truly understood his feelings.

A dream that's forced... is just a nightmare.

Li Yazhe,

let's get divorced.

[Fire Hydrant] [Fire Alarm]

You're still in the mood to daydream here?

When I came this morning,

I didn't even know if I should go to Team A, Team S,

or the piano classrooms.

I don't even know.

Regarding what happened yesterday,

it was too sudden! I...

- I'm really sorry that everyone practiced with me for so long. - It's actually nothing.

Team A doesn't mind since it's originally your competition.

However, I think it's a pity because after all, we saw how serious you were,

the efforts you put in,

and how hard you worked.

You gave up because you had your reasons.

I respect your decision.

Thank you.

It's nothing! It's what I should do.

That retard is coming so I'm leaving.

How come she left as soon as I came?

What were you guys talking about?

Nothing.

How come you're still sitting here? It's time for practice.

Qin Fen,

did I disappoint you guys?

Why are you overthinking?

This was your own competition in the first place.

Therefore, whether you decided to attend or not,

both work.

As your friend, no matter what decision you make,

we will support you.

You really are kindred spirits.

You guys even said the same thing.

Are you talking about...

That's because we're both concertmasters.

We're both... conductors' radars. Besides, I don't like her at all.

What? You like Qing Shang?

I'm going to rehearse. Hurry to come over!

I'll wait for you in the rehearsal room.

Are you Li Yazhe's son, Li Zhenyan?

I have no relationship with him.

Then why did you reject Fei She'er?

If you really don't mind,

then you wouldn't mind the reason he came to Mario Paci, would you?

- I don't have to explain it to you. - But I have to say it.

What do you want to say?

Fei She'er came to Mario Paci

partially because of you.

But it's such a small part of the reason he came that you can totally disregard it.

In truth, he came to Mario Paci mainly

because of his first love,

your Principal Lin.

She was a gifted violinist, Lin Yumian.

Fei She'er fell in love with her at first sight.

Then, they fell passionately in love with one another.

In order to catch up to Lin Yumian, he started to practice a lot.

Fei Sixing, the piano is a one-man orchestra.

I think your talent goes way beyond the piano.

You should become a conductor.

Conduct a real symphony orchestra.

Those words changed Fei She'er's life.

He confirmed his future career.

He and Lin Yumian even agreed to go abroad together.

Perhaps, God wasn't willing to see

talented people being happy.

Because Lin Yumian practiced too much, her fingers

couldn't keep playing the violin anymore.

Hence, she was forced to give up on the violin.

Even though I can't go with you anymore,

at least, this can keep you company.

- I won't go then. - You can't.

You also need to enter the wider music world.

You can't stop because of me.

As for me,

don't worry! I...

I decided to become a teacher at Mario Paci.

I will try to find more talented people like you.

Their breakup was natural.

During all these years,

Fei She'er was known to be a ladies' man and very casual out in the wider world.

It's gone as far as the media calling him a musical wastrel.

But as his manager,

I know and understand him.

And with his coming here, I understand him even better.

There's always been someone in his heart.

Just one call from this woman is enough to make him drop everything

and come here to stir up trouble.

I understand. Stir up trouble!

However, taking on a disciple isn't stirring up trouble, is it?

It's all because of that... Li Yazhe.

That's right! They have a close relationship.

However, I want to tell you, Fei She'er not only values friendship,

but he also respects a teacher's professional ethics.

Ever since I first became a manager, I worked with Fei She'er.

It could be considered that he taught me.

I know and understand him.

He respects music and is serious about it.

He wouldn't abandon his own principles just because his friend said so.

Didn't he come to look for me because of what he said?

It is because of what he said but he recognizes you.

It's because he's been observing you.

If he didn't see potential and possibility in you,

then why would Fei She'er waste so much time and effort?

You said you were looking for a successor.

Where is him or her?

Just be patient, alright? I'm still working on it.

- What's the big deal? Just give me some time. - You'd better do what you said.

Otherwise, I'll take you back to Paris, right now!

I thought you knew me the best, all right?

It must be Li Yazhe's son.

How did you know?

But I heard that he's part of the piano department.

Are you sure you want to take a disciple that hasn't learned how to be a conductor?

Let me tell you! Even though he's learning the piano, he is way more talented as a conductor.

He's better than the people at his school and even the ones in the conducting department.

- Really? - Disregard who his dad is.

I'm telling you! Waynda, that amateur, even thinks well of him.

My judgment can't be worse than his, can it?

Is that true?

Then I'll have to see how this child is.

If he really is talented, then I'll have to hurry and sign the life-long contract with him.

- You'd better be quick. - You'd better be quicker!

That's my coffee!

You can say that but I still can't ignore their relationship.

Only people with no ability consider all these external reasons.

If you truly have the abilities to become outstanding,

then no matter how close they are,

it has nothing to do with you.

Okay, I've said enough.

If you have even the most basic ability to make judgments, I believe you already understand.

If you don't truly want to be a conductor, then please return Master Fei to me.

Don't delay my business!

I almost forgot! This is for you.

Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23.

You're a student in the pianist department.

Is there anything weird about that?

But isn't this the piece he's performing with Song Ran?

He thinks that in order for you to completely understand,

then you have to experience it yourself.

I was against it but there was no use.

Go back and think about it.

Once you've thought it through, take the music sheet to Team A.

- What are you thinking about? - Master Fei wants me to take Song Ran's position and play with him.

- That's a good thing. - It is... but I haven't agreed yet.

- Why are you hesitating? - Actually, I...

Actually, after you left that day, everyone was worried about you

but we didn't dare to disturb you.

However, no matter what happened between you and Fei She'er,

you have to grasp this chance.

Didn't you always want to perform on stage?

Look! In order to eat the delicious pancakes in the morning, I have to wake up early.

Because if I don't, then someone else will buy it.

If it's sold out, then I can't eat it.

Anyways, I bought it two days ago and I was satisfied after I ate it.

The pancakes are right in front of you, why not eat it?

Just try it!

I'm not a pancake so why are you looking at me like that?

It's true that you're not a pancake but a pancake filled with eggs.

This one is good but isn't it too difficult?

That's right! Mine is filled with notes.

So true! Look at mine.

It's difficult but it'll allow us to show our skills, isn't it?

We don't have enough people.

We won't have enough to have an orchestra.

- Wait! How about adding a harmonica? - A harmonica?

Who's playing it?

Me?

Okay!

I think we might be able to remove the harmonica part...

I don't think you've thought through this suggestion.

Teacher, what do you want to say?

Regarding what happened yesterday,

indeed,

I have to apologize to you.

Don't apologize to me! It was me who didn't know my abilities.

Moreover, you originally came for Li Zhenyan.

You still can't say it like that.

Indeed, one of the reasons I came this time

was because of my old friend's son

but this isn't the only reason.

I see your talents.

You will have many more opportunities in the future.

You saw me

but you still won't accept me as your disciple.

- You're not suitable to become my student. - Why?

Look! When Team A and Team S first performed,

you guys both took the wrong music sheets.

Initially, you had the chance to return it but you didn't. Am I right?

Also, during the selections for the vocal music department,

you did things that you shouldn't have done, right?

Since you already knew,

then why did you still want me and Li Zhenyen to compete?

No, no, no.

I'm not blaming you. Look!

The world is so big so who...

can really do things perfectly and within the rules?

Sit!

I just wanted to say,

the pathway to becoming a musician is very cruel.

Geniuses!

Geniuses are everywhere.

There are a lot of brutal competitions.

So as a conductor,

we should focus even more on the music itself.

Let the sound of our inner voice be clear and pure.

What do you say?

I know! I'm not a genius.

My inner voice isn't clear

and pure enough.

Master,

I understand.

Hello, Director Jiang.

Your clothes are quite nice; they fit your temperament.

Be careful to not get it dirty. It's hard to get a second one.

Sit down!

It looks like you can endure it.

Not bad! I've seen a lot of youngsters like you.

You are full of ambition but not capable enough.

I'm not interested in you,

but I have only one daughter.

As long as she speaks,

I'll definitely satisfy her requests.

I will assist you so that you can go abroad

and let you join the best orchestra in Europe.

If you are lucky, it's possible to become Maestro Waynda's disciple.

It's up to you on how you proceed.

But before that, I have a requirement.

Tian Yisong, once you take this step, you can't turn back.

♪ On the surface of the shimmering sea ♪

♪ Blocked by the navy blue sea ♪

♪ It doesn’t matter, time will not be forgotten ♪

♪ My mask is torn when you met me ♪

Hello! nice to meet you.

Sit.

I just graduated from college and I've been a conductor at school.

I'm glad to meet you guys today.

It's more passionate and exciting.

Therefore, I think pieces like the Symphony of Fate

have a sense of something manly, like a conqueror.

Just like...

That's right. It's like...

♪ But my faith does not cease ♪

♪ Clowns can still sing ♪

♪ proudly among ridicule ♪

♪ My longing is bound by your gaze ♪

♪ Sweat severs the doubt to move forward ♪

♪ Clowns are not afraid to be broken ♪

♪ Time burns to ashes ♪

♪ And it doesn't matter ♪

Thank you.

I called everyone here today to tell you something.

I decided to take Song Ran's position to perform Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1

with Team A and Master Fei.

Then what about Team S's performance?

Actually, I thought about it for a long time.

I decided not to participate.

It's mostly because I want to experience Fei She'er conducting

that I won't be conducting this time.

I decided to perform as a musician.

Isn't that pretty good? It's Tchaikovsky.

Outgoing and enthusiastic.

If Li Zhenyan is playing Tchaikovsky,

- then I really want to watch it. - Thank you.

That's right! We understand you but...

what should we do now that Team S doesn't have a conductor?

- That's right. - Who will be our conductor?

Actually, I already found a solution.

Come in!

- He Shengliang? - He Shengliang?

- Do you want to be the conductor for Team S? - What?

Besides Tian Yisong, you are the most talented in the whole conducting department.

I also really couldn't ask Tian Yisong

so I wanted to ask you to join Team S's last performance as their conductor.

- But I'm part of Team A— - It doesn't really matter which Team you're from.

What matters is if you'll consider this opportunity.

Moreover, as a conductor, you can gain experience.

Just think about it.

- I need to tell you some bad news. - What?

From tomorrow on, I'll have to start rehearsing

with Qin Fen and them.

I might not be able to go home and eat with you.

Will you miss me?

Will you be lonely when I'm not there?

Not really! It'll be great.

Look! I don't have to cook for you so I'll be relaxed.

You'll definitely miss me when I'm not there. I know!

- You'll definitely be lonely. - Oh right!

I might be performing when you guys are performing

so I can't go to watch but you have to believe

that Team S is always the best, no matter the circumstance.

Of course! Team S is definitely the best.

Even though I came, it doesn't mean I agree with your point of view.

Since you came, then play it well.

Stop, stop!

- Li Zhenyan, what are you doing? - I'm playing the piano.

How can you sit so calmly? I don't understand!

- Where's your body language and expression? - Body language?

Okay.

Li Zhenyan, how do you express the music through your body language

and send it to the audience? That's the most basic and important thing

every musician should learn.

Wait, Master Fei! I have a question.

- Why did Tchaikovsky... Isn't he supposed to keep it in his heart? Why is it— - God!

Okay, did you feel when Tchaikovsky was writing this piece of music,

the pain in his heart, the struggle, and the beautiful thoughts he had for the future?

Did you feel it?

How come you can't play it out?

Can't you feel it?

I hope...

I hope you can use your heart,

and not your ears to hear this music.

Let the deepest, the most fragile, and the most sensitive part in you

feel every music note's impact.

- All right? - All right, all right.

From the top, again!

It's the same as playing the piano, conducting is also a type of expression.

Other than hearing every note clearly,

we also conduct differently

for each different piece of music.

Mozart... graceful, exquisite.

Sometimes, even a little playful.

So conduct like that.

Tchaikovsky... grand, tragic.

Your whole body has to be invested in it when you conduct.

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Look! 1812 Overture.

Strauss... king of waltzes.

A dance-like flow. You have to conduct like this...

You have to feel it. Even the conductor has to feel it.

- Come here! - Wait, wait.

Master Fei. You see,

I think that you don't have to use body language to express while conducting.

You can totally express yourself in a reserved and flexible way.

Also, can you stop forcing me to use your style of conducting?

How am I forcing you?

Li Zhenyan, I was looking for you.

Let me talk to you about your conducting style.

Here! Last time, you stated your perspective.

I thought about it and it makes sense. However,—

I still have classes.

♫ Let me tell you about the weird things I love about you ♫

♫ Let me tell you how when I think of you, it's from a secret at the bottom of my heart ♫

♫ Open the door to the most beautiful encounter ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Let me tell you about your steadiness and self-confidence that I love ♫

♫ Let me tell you about how I see your sweet smile when I think of you ♫

♫ Let's see the most beautiful scenery together ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand (My hand) ♫

♫ Be at ease (So at ease) ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart (My heart) ♫

♫ So at ease (So attentive) ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ If you want to love, you have to bravely be together ♫

♫ Persisting for beautiful memories ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ To the end ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand (My hand) ♫

♫ Be at ease (So at ease) ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart (My heart) ♫

♫ So attentive (So at ease) ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ To the end ♫

♫ Together... together... together... ♫

♫ To the end ♫