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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 28]

Xiaowo, I know you've been working so hard in the past two months,

but you're still playing it incorrectly.

How is it incorrect?

I was playing according to the music sheet, Thunderstorm, Mozart.

No. 8, 12, 18.

I'm already familiar with all of them.

However, you've lost yourself.

I want to hear your own piano sound.

When I closed my eyes just then, I heard

Song Ran's playing here and not you.

But only if I become Song Ran,

will I have the opportunity to perform with Li Zhenyan.

I want to hear Fang Xiaowo playing the piano.

That interesting and smart piano sound with a soul.

I think it's best that you don't participate in this recital.

Professor, Professor!

If I can't be like Song Ran, then

playing like before with four hands will do, won't it?

I can play! I don't want to play like Song Ran but Fang Xiaowo.

I don't want to play like Song Ran but Fang Xiaowo.

I can play it. I can play it. I can do it!

But I still can't play that well.

What do I do? Sorry!

Hi, Mr. Waynda.

Tian Yisong, the person in charge of the Butterfly Orchestra,

told me you've just arrived in Paris.

So what do you feel these days?

Mr. Waynda, Butterfly is indeed the world top professional orchestra.

It... It-It's perfect!

Yeah, yeah, good.

Deschemps is an incredible opportunity,

you absolutely must grasp it.

Don't worry, I will.

Perfect! See you soon. Bye-bye.

Hello, Old Fei! What's wrong?

I'm telling you, the apprentice of Waynda is going to the Butterfly Orchestra.

I'm planning to put your son to the nemesis of the Butterfly, the Lumle Orchestra.

- What do you think? - Lumle? Old Fei.

I don't think you have any good intentions.

This is "when Heaven is about to confer a great office on a man". (TN: reference to Mencius)

There's about to be a new start.

Up to you! We settled on it that

you will take care of his matters.

How is it going with the matter I've asked you to help with?

It's almost done.

Li Yazhe.

You and Li Zhenyan are the weirdest dad and son I've ever seen.

When are you going to meet him?

No rush! I will see him when it's time.

Okay, okay. Up to you.

Don't forget that!

Tian Yisong went to the Butterfly Orchestra?

That's right! The Butterfly Orchestra has been famously known of its legitimate and strict style,

conservative, and low-profile.

They were hesitating between you and Tian Yisong before,

but they ended up choosing Tian Yisong who has a similar style.

Deschemps Orchestra is one of the best orchestras in Europe.

This is a good opportunity for Tian Yisong.

Then what about you?

Don't you want such an opportunity?

I think an orchestra is able to find

a conductor that has similar style is very rare.

But I won't change my conducting style because of that.

I'm at ease with what you said.

Do you know the Lumle Orchestra?

The Lumle Orchestra always resides at the Paris Theater.

It has established a long history.

I remember Master Fei conducting there when he was young, right?

Here!

They invited you to be their resident conductor and I already said yes for you.

Also, I discussed everything with them for you.

Just go work there with ease.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

You just said that Fei She'er was their conductor when he was young.

This is an outstanding orchestra.

It's a good opportunity for you. Understand?

If we wait until you agree,

this opportunity would've been gone.

I want to go and making me go are two different things.

Moreover, this orchestra hasn't seen me and already settled on me.

- Don't you think it's strange? - What is strange about it?

This so-called opportunity is a rare opportunity.

It all depends on how you view it.

If you think it a big grave and you're jumping into it,

then you'll become very passive.

But if you think it's a good platform,

and you're continuously working hard on it, then it will help you grow.

No, no, no! I need time to think about it.

No matter whether it's an opportunity or not, I need to think properly to decide.

Okay, Li Zhenyan, work hard.

Everything is on your own.

Hello, Ji Mo. What's wrong?

- Li Zhenyan, sorry! - Sorry?

I'm in Paris.

On the day when I came to Paris, I accidentally told Fang Xiaowo

about you and Song Ran collaborating.

So she knows about it right now?

She's been weird after she found that out.

She is getting more and more extreme recently.

Everyday she is imitating Song Ran to play the piano.

I can't persuade her. Only you can help her.

I will purchase tickets to go back to Paris right now.

- I've already transferred the fee to you. - Thank you.

- It has been hard on you guys today. - It has been difficult for you, too.

Okay. Goodbye.

- Let's go! - Qin Fen.

What?

This was what Senior Brother wanted to give you before.

He hoped that it would solve our orchestra's finances,

but he said this is a reward, he didn't want to burden us.

He thought you wouldn't accept it,

so he gave it to me.

Let's go!

- Qin Fen. - What's wrong?

It's fine.

If you have something to say, just tell me directly.

I actually don't understand you.

I do know you are the concertmaster of the orchestra

and Li Zhenyan entrusted the orchestra to you.

You carry the whole orchestra on your shoulders

but business like today,

everyone showed that they weren't willing to come.

- How come you were still willing to endure it yourself? - Because I love this orchestra.

Even though everyone has some misunderstandings right now,

I will do it wholeheartedly if I can.

It doesn't matter how tiring it is.

Even if you did all these,

no one will remember your good.

They don't even have time to take care of themselves.

No one will understand and think of you.

Let me say some words that aren't nice.

Even if you're this hard working,

at the end it might still be useless.

I will just tell you directly.

I've actually realized it.

If I'm the only one on this path of music,

then I can't do anything.

But it's different in the orchestra.

Everyone has their own position.

We can make up for everyone's flaws.

Every time I practice in the orchestra, it feels like I return back

to when I loved music and had a dream.

It's the the simplest and purest state in the beginning.

I don't know if you understand any of what I'm saying.

However, what I want to say is, I believe that each one of us,

has passion and dream towards music.

I believe that each one of us are walking on the same path.

This is our orchestra and because of everyone's existence,

I can continue to move forward.

I can continue this dream.

I didn't tell you before.

When Senior Brother found you,

I was quite happy,

and because of you here, I was able to endure it.

That's right!

It's different this time.

This time, it's our orchestra.

It's everyone's orchestra.

Qin Fen, I have changed my views on you.

Fighting!

Fang Xiaowo.

Fang Xiaowo!

You're back!

So extravagant today.

That's right! It's the first meal after coming back,

so we have to eat more formally.

Why did you suddenly come back?

Didn't you say you would come back for the recital?

Because I want to experience this process with you and not just the result.

How is your practice recently?

It's quite good.

Quite good?

That's good then, but I just feel like the sound of your piano isn't like yours anymore.

I probably practice too much recently.

I might be too tired.

Let's eat!

This water needs to be poured in this glass.

This one is for white wine and the other one is for red wine.

Forget it! It's fine.

Let's eat some salad first.

You can only use the spoon to drink soup.

You have to use the fork to eat vegetables.

This fork is for the main course, you need to use that one.

What's wrong?

I will use whatever I want. They are all the same.

That's right! They are all the same.

Do whatever you want! Why do you have to imitate others?

Xiaowo,

I collaborated with Song Ran last time because of Master Fei's work arrangements.

I had to do it. I initially thought about telling you before I started,

but it was so chaotic so I didn't get a chance to.

I'm sorry!

What I wanted to say is

no matter who I perform with,

I care truly only about you.

Although you are messy, you are compassionate about life.

Even though you like having fun and not studying well,

your music is full of passion.

Even though you're really silly,

you are sincere towards people or matters.

No matter what strengths or weaknesses that you have,

they all belong to you and are unique.

You are the most unique Fang Xiaowo,

so you don't need to imitate others.

If you imitate Song Ran playing the piano the whole day and end up becoming her,

then where am I going to find the Fang Xiaowo whom I like?

I'm sorry!

I was probably too anxious.

I wanted to have the individual recital as soon as possible,

to meet you sooner,

and become stronger sooner.

Do you still remember why you liked piano when you were young?

I remember! When I heard the piano when I was young,

I would start wriggling.

I would become really happy.

I would also forget anything that made me sad.

Look! Your love towards piano is actually

just a direct, pure love.

It's just like, me loving you is also pure and direct,

so you really don't need to turn into anyone else.

You also don't need to practice the piano for me.

No matter if it's Professor Hu, Professor Zhang, Fei She'er or Wo Gerui,

they all hope that you can grow up and become a big tree.

However, you need to use your own methods.

Don't work hard for me

but for the piano you love using your own method.

Promise me, okay?

I know.

I will work hard.

No matter what, I will be by your side and keep you company.

♫ No matter where I'm standing ♫

♫ It's just another landscape ♫

♫ Take away the white clouds, then it become rain ♫

♫ Soaked in your thoughts ♫

♫ I didn't tell you farewell is eternal ♫

♫ How do explain why I think of your whereabouts ♫

♫ How can I endure time without you? ♫

My voice is always hoarse when I sing right now.

I don't know what is going on.

They are vocal nodules.

Vocalists get this illness very easily. It's normal.

Doctor, then how long will it take until I can sing?

First, your situation

requires a surgery immediately,

but after the surgery, you can't sing high notes anymore.

it's also difficult to do bel canto.

You have to pay attention and protect your voice in the future.

♫ Happiness has reached the peak ♫

♫ The moonlight is making our hearts transparent ♫

♫ One day, I'll appear again ♫

♫ To hold your hand in love ♫

Oh right, Ji Mo! Where are you living right now?

The dorm.

- Are your tour finished? - Yes.

I originally came back to help practice piano with Fang Xiaowo,

but who would have known there would be a new task,

I will be the resident conductor of the Lumle Orchestra.

Lumle? It's world-renowned. Congratulations!

Our Li Zhenyan is amazing, isn't he?

Such a young resident conductor,

I really admire you.

But it's just that... Suddenly asking me to be the resident conductor of an orchestra of this level,

it's a bit weird.

The more ability you have, the greater the responsibility.

My ability is more like for leading Team RS.

Leading such an orchestra makes me feel a lot of pressure.

It's fine! You can definitely do it.

I... want to ask you something.

How is Team RS doing right now?

How is Qin Fen recently?

Qin Fen...

isn't that great recently.

What's wrong with Team RS? Did they disband?

No.

Just that the member turnover is quite high and the funding is also short.

The whole orchestra's mood is quite low.

But don't you worry!

I'm telling you, the Qin Fen right now is very responsible.

He's now the leader of Team RS.

He's busy with everything.

No wonder I couldn't contact him recently.

It turns out that he's this busy.

He has taken some commercial performances, others are quite good,

so encourage him more when you contact him.

The orchestra is still at the start-up stage, so there'll be lots of problems,

and try not to mention the orchestra.

Mention more happy stuff.

Okay. I will pay attention.

That's right! Qin Fen is already working so hard, so I have to as well.

Then let's work hard together. Here, work hard!

I got it, I'll report for work on time.

All right! When you get there, just directly ask for Taiao.

Oh right! Rest well these few days.

Instead of resting, I want to go there to take a look.

[Cinderella, Suite No.1, VIII]

No, you can't let go of me, not today.

It's too important! You have to come.

I know. Listen!

You come here so we can talk about it.

I will make a proposal with all the conditions. Okay?

I'm counting on you, okay?

- Hello. - Hello?

It's you!

- You know me? - You finally came.

- Come here! Everyone is waiting for you. Right. - We're in such a rush?

This is your spot. Sit here first.

I... I'm the backup violinist?

Of course, or are you a permanent member?

No, what I mean is...

Where is your violin?

I didn't bring my violin.

Use this first, okay?

No, I'm actually...

Practice well!

Hello?

Yes.

No, you're kidding?

Such level doesn't deserve a round of applause.

You have to practice a lot.

Your attention, please!

I got a bad news, the conductor will not come today.

The rehearsal is cancelled.

I'm sorry.

You can go home.

Before coming here, I was pretty sure about this cancellation.

And once again, I was right.

Everytime I come, I need to ask for holidays from my company.

Do you know we got a new conductor?

Wait! Are you talking about the young Chinese man?

He's coming or not, I don't care.

He will not stay.

It has been like this throughout the year.

[Lumle]

Hello? Was it you who arranged me to come to this orchestra?

Excuse me ?

Say it! Why did you let me come to conduct this orchestra?

Look at us! Master and disciple think alike.

I made this phone call to tell you.

You must prepare well with the three pieces that you are going to perform with the Lumle Orchestra.

Your preparation will be shown through this performance, okay?

Good luck!

Wait a second! Three pieces?

Hello, Master Fei?

It seems like I've been tricked.

It's open.

Hello, how are you today?

- Hello, Hi, Bonjour. - Hello.

- How are you, Elaine? - I'm fine. And you?

Good! You look beautiful.

- Your hair is beautiful. - Thank you so much.

Thanks. I hate that.

But you need to do it.

All right.

- Thank you. - Thank you. Have a nice day!

All right. Nice to see you again!

See you, Sunshine!

Here! These are for you two.

- Face masks? - Charcoal face masks.

Were these given

by your Brother Qin Fen?

He was afraid that I wasn't used to using the masks here,

so he brought me a few boxes.

I think Qin Fen knows you use it, so he bought that for you to think of him everyday.

That's right, I miss him. Stop talking about our Qin Fen.

How is it going with your Li Zhenyan?

What is it?

T-that's exactly...

I want to ask, when do you plan to tell him

you will attend the individual recital?

Professor Wo Gerui hasn't agreed, I'm planning to tell him on the day of recital.

What if Professor Wo Gerui changes his mind again? It would have been useless to tell him.

Impossible! You can definitely do it.

We're on your side cheering for you.

- I got this! br> - You can do it.

- Professor, I still want to do the recital. - Have you decided for sure?

I'm certain. I want to go.

I've seen a lot of people who are gifted in music,

and I had high hopes for one of them,

but I interfered with him so much,

so he had walked many wrong paths.

So I hope that you won't be interfered,

won't be influenced, and won't think about Song Ran,

and won't think about anyone.

You only need to think of the sound in your heart and play. Do you understand?

In this world, the sound of your piano is one and only.

- This is the most important. - What about Li Zhenyan?

He's really important to me.

Before you met Li Zhenyan, why did you play the piano?

What was your intention in the beginning?

I don't know.

Think about it well! The recital could be a stage,

a form, or an opportunity,

but what it is, you have to know it for yourself.

Whether you want to participate in this recital this time or not,

is all on you.

If you want to go,

then I won't stop you.

[Notice of successful application]

Congrats, Xiaowo! You can finally have your own recital.

- That's right! It's an official announcement. Congrats! - Thank you.

You worked so hard during this time. You finally got what you wanted.

That's right! You worked so hard during this time.

You're completely like two different people,

but the power of love is really strong.

Speaking of the recital, I don't know if you know, but I recently heard from others,

that within the young pianists,

Song Ran had the most recitals.

I didn't expect her to be so young yet so amazing.

Ever since she started playing the piano, she dreamed of

being able to stand on the stage of her own recital.

She's so young and even younger than me,

but she's so experienced.

Do you think talent is more important,

or practicing?

It's because if it's the former, I don't have any choice,

but if it's the latter, I can work hard.

Don't you guys think so?

I'm full. You guys continue.

You are...

Just this?

Daria, don't mention Song Ran in front of Fang Xiaowo anymore.

Her mood is already in a mess. Don't affect her!

However, Song Ran is amazing

but Fang Xiaowo is also amazing.

How are these two related?

I don't understand.

The temperature in Paris is decreasing today.

Even though it's very cold, the weather is great so I'm in a good mood too.

I'll let you see the happy me,

and send you good luck for the whole day.

It is indeed effective.

I've set it as my profile picture.

Stop looking at your phone. Hurry and deliver this.

- It's going to get cold. - Okay.

- I'm leaving. - Be careful!

This segment, we need to express the gentle emotion to the audience,

so you must pay attention.

The cello is very important.

Pay attention, cellist.

Let's go.

Actually it's good after watching it.

I think it's fine.

What are you doing?

What are you looking at?

Here, we need to express the gentle feeling to the audience,

we need to be precise.

The cello is very important here.

Brother Zhenyan, I've arrived downstairs at your apartment.

- Brother Zhenyan! - You're here.

My goodness!

I miss you.

- Long time no see. - Song Ran!

Xiaowo? Long time no see!

Why are you here? You already arrived downstairs yet you didn't even go up. Let's go!

Downstairs? This is the downstairs to her house?

I... Brother, my luggage.

Okay.

I already discussed with mom.

She's willing to let me temporarily stop my performance,

- and come to Paris to further my studies. - It's like this.

That's actually great.

Here! Don't be courteous when you come to my house. Eat and drink all you want.

- Okay. - Fang Xiaowo.

What are you doing?

As Li Zhenyan's wife,

this is what I should be doing.

You guys got married? How come you didn't invite me?

Oh right, Xiao Ran. Where are you living later on?

I will send you back.

- I didn't reserve a hotel. - Don't tell me

that the hotel that you reserved couldn't get a piano so you have to live at my place.

How come you understand me this much?

I've always wanted to experience living in a dorm but I couldn't find a suitable one.

- Who would've known I could live together with you. - You can't.

Why not? I can pay you a lot of rent.

Aren't you a pianist? Why are you staying at our place for?

Just like a stray dog.

- Am I? - I can't.

Brother Zhenyan, I don't mind sharing a room with you.

I... I can.

Deal!

My goodness.

This room is just what I wish.

Xiaowo, I really like it!

What is that?

There's food.

Potato chips! Can I eat them?

These are potato chips from three days ago. You can't eat them.

Three days ago is still fresh.

It will do.

Your curtains are so pretty.

What is this?

Don't touch my stuff!

This is great.

Didn't everyone say to wear matching clothes as sisters?

Look at this! Is this suitable?

We can go out and wear the same thing.

I'm skinnier than you so you won't able to fit in it.

You finished cleaning up?

Yes, it's more convenient like this.

- Just like this? - It blends into your room quite well.

I finally passed this level!

♫ Happiness has reached the peak ♫

♫ Our smiles disturbed by the wind ♫

♫ You are singing our song, I am smelling your scent ♫

♫ Entering a dreamland of love ♫

♫ Happiness has reached the peak ♫

♫ The moonlight is making our hearts transparent ♫

♫ One day, I'll appear again ♫

♫ To hold your hand in love ♫

Timing and subtitles brought to you by The Symphony Lovers @ Viki

You seem to come here everyday for the past few days.

Hearing you sing just then,

you have vocal nodules right?

As a vocalist,

my voice has gone bad.

What should I use to pursue my dream?

Don't mention the Musikverein!

Don't mention the world-renowned soprano singer!

These are all foolish dreams now.

I can't be empathetic, but I think,

there're singers I know who also have the vocal nodules.

Their prognoses are all different.

I don't think this will affect you from chasing after your dreams.

I just heard you sing. If you use that strength to sing, I think it will be okay.

If you don't believe me, just ask the doctor.

Also, in this world, it's not just

the Musikverein at this stage.

♫ 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 ♫