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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 29]

I didn't think my official first job as a conductor

would be with a well-known orchestra with hundreds of years of history.

My friend, you have to understand me.

You need to change your behavior

toward musicians.

They are leaving one by one to the competition. You don't want that, do you?

What can I do about this? This orchestra doesn't have money.

The conductor is always missing.

Okay, I understand but sometimes you're a little bit harsh with them.

You see? And patronizing so...

Do you know what it is? The 10th letter of resignation in one month.

Okay, so am I responsible for this?

Excuse me, I'm Li Zhenyan.

I'm here for my job.

- Oh aren't you the guy I saw the other day? - Yes.

- That day I played the role of the violinist but I'm the conductor. - Yes, the violin.

Okay, okay.

This is the new conductor.

- Oh, okay. - You're Sheri, right? I'm so glad to meet you.

Find me a musician as fast as you can and let's not talk about this anymore.

Angry man, right?

He changed his mind. I'm sorry, as you can see.

Yes, he's a little bit paranoid.

It's very hard to work with him so if

you really want to be in this orchestra

and stay until the very end,

then you must keep it in mind.

Of course!

So that amazing orchestra with hundreds of years of history... that

Lumalet Symphony Orchestra is actually going to disband soon.

Besides, they also lack performers, yet they still want to perform a concert?

That's right! The situation is like that right now.

I think it's impossible.

After all, it's an orchestra with hundreds of years of history.

That's right. I thought it was also impossible but the situation is like this right now.

The salary of the musicians isn't high so they are also working out there.

Some of them even have part-time jobs.

Some drive taxis and some cook at restaurants to make a living.

Right now, it's not bad for everyone to get together to practice.

The most crucial thing right now is that there is an autocrat within the orchestra.

It sounds very scary. Who is it?

It's the orchestra's First Chair, Sheri.

This person is the oldest and has the worst temper.

He also has high standards. I finally experienced his temper today.

It sounds like you when you first joined Team S.

Back then, you were Orchestra S' autocrat.

Let me tell you! I'm not as extreme as him.

- What else? - Besides all that, except for the strings, everyone wants to resign.

Percussion, wind instrument players are all resigning.

In addition, there's no new musicians coming in, so I don't know what to do.

Then, when is the recital being held?

Next Saturday.

Next Saturday?

But my recital is also next Saturday.

[22nd]

Scared me to death.

What's wrong?

Are you busy recently?

That's right. Time is limited.

I have to plan all the songs within a short amount of time.

Right now, the box office sales are very low.

The salary is also low and we can't find good musicians.

Our bank account is in the red.

Then you must have no time.

- What did you say? - Nothing.

Oh, right! That... what musicians are you lacking?

Mainly, we lack oboes.

We are short of an oboe First Chair, right now.

For oboes, it's simple. Just ask Ji Mo.

Ji Mo? Isn't he attending classes?

He's about to graduate and he participated in a lot of competitions recently, so he has gained a lot more experience.

Do you want to reconsider?

I will think about it.

Oh, right! What did you want to say?

That's it.

- Rest early then. - Okay.

I will work for a bit longer.

Okay.

Ji Mo, Lumalet Orchestra is looking for musicians.

Do you want to give it a try?

Yes, I know.

Okay, I will call you back.

I understand. Bye.

Hello, I am Li Zhenyan, the new conductor here.

Nice to meet you!

Sheri, premier.

Hello everyone, I'm Li Zhenyan,

the permanent conductor here from now on.

As time is limited...

So how about we get to know each other by this?

Okay?

So, shall we start from the very beginning?

One, two, three.

This is my first time being the conductor

and collaborating with a national orchestra.

This bolero by Ravel suits the occasion.

It is one of the best examples of French 20th century orchestral music.

The theme begins with a flute's weakest notes.

Full of nervousness, excitement, and romance,

but there's also more anticipation.

With a new team, there are inevitable clashes and squabbles,

but no matter what is ahead,

I'll do everything I can during this break in the period to create something.

Because I am filled with hope in Lumalet.

I hope I won't disappoint your expectations.

Violinist, you're a bit slow.

The French horn's fermata has suddenly lost power.

What's going on?

And the clarinet; the notes aren't stable.

This isn't right. The breathing isn't right.

The rhythm is getting messier. Why?

How can an orchestra that has gained such far-flung fame make so many rudimentary mistakes?

Okay, look at the measure 129.

Cross part, you guys all have a problem; a rhythm problem on that part.

So, how about we start from the beginning to there?

I'm not in agreement that we have an issue of rhythm.

Let's begin at moderato and let's not waste our time.

I finally understand what's the problem with this orchestra.

All right, let's do what he said

and start from the moderato.

What?

You keep on sighing over and over again, you're going to form wrinkles.

If you get wrinkles you won't be handsome anymore.

It's that Lu Malie, he's totally different from what I expected.

I initially thought he was really skilled.

Yes, he may have been skilled in the past.

Then there's an orchestra called Die Shang.

He wanted to surpass Lu Malie and become the best orchestra.

In the past, lots of good musicians

were recruited by Die Shang's new conductor.

Do you know who the new conductor is?

- Who? - Tian Yisong.

Tian Yisong? Why is it him again?

Who knows? It must be that old fox Fei She'er again.

Say what you want to say.

Nothing.

Why hide it from me? Just say it!

T-That Songran, when she sleeps with me s-s-she keeps on snoring.

I can't fall asleep.

I knew it, why didn't anyone agree to it.

So fast! This is too much.

How about this, tonight

- you sleep in my room. - Really?

Sleep on the same bed as you?

You've thought too much, you sleep on the floor.

Why didn't I tell him?

Re-ci-tal.

Do you want to participate in a recital?

You're about to participate in a recital, I can share some advice.

This is also your first time participating in a recital, you can try to listen to my advice.

It will help you a lot.

I'm not interested.

I'm about to lose in my game, I need to play my game first.

Then, I'll go take a shower.

Go on, then.

♫ A drop of tears under flower petals ♫

♫ The leaves are sighing ♫

♫ Like a sunny day, the sun and rain meets ♫

♫ Met you at the right time ♫

♫ Luckily I didn't avoid you ♫

♫ If it wasn't because of you ♫

♫ I would still be crying at the starting point ♫

♫ My diary is full of you ♫

♫ Music notes set up a rainbow melody for me ♫

♫ With fate guiding me, I met you ♫

♫ I finally become who I am ♫

♫ I will sing you the most beautiful voice ♫

♫ Your recital is coming soon. ♫

Xiaowo, you got this.

♫ Don't forget our promise ♫

Didn't I say you shouldn't look for me again?

These! Take a look at it.

Sorry, I'm bothering you.

Congratulations!

I hope you can be better and better in the future.

Zhuoyin, thank you for reading this letter.

Looking at you discover what you want to do now, I'm really happy.

In this period of time, I've thought through and understood a lot.

It turns out, I never knew how to turn others down.

Because I thought, I don't hate the person.

So I don't have to decline.

Declining... will hurt someone.

Later, I realized it was wrong to think like this.

If you don't like someone, you have to learn to decline.

Or else, this will become hurtful in the long run.

I'm very sorry.

In such a horrible situation, I accepted your feelings

and hurt you.

I owe you a lot.

You might not care about me anymore.

Actually, no matter what I say now,

it's already too late.

Regarding Team RS, during that time I was getting ready to join the professional team.

At least, I would have a steady income.

However, when Qin Fen was reassembling our orchestra,

it made me think a lot.

I used to think I was a rational person,

but after joining Team RS, I realized

a group of people gathering with determination and persistence

is a truly valuable experience.

So I hope you won't give up on this opportunity because of me.

[Zhuoyin]

Guys, I got bad news.

What is it?

Our pianist just resigned so we have to cancel the event.

Wait! We can find a solution.

Yes, we need to find a solution.

There is a lot of people here tonight, mostly fans.

We need to find someone.

Hello? Li Zhenyan.

Aren't you performing? How do you have time to call me?

Where are you right now?

I... I'm at home. I'm about to leave.

Then come over quickly, I need a pianist.

The piece you need to play is Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107: VII. Cinderella's Waltz. You practiced it before, do you remember?

- I do remember, but— - Hurry up and come now.

The only person I can think of is you.

But... today I have my recital.

Yes, I'm sorry.

I may have a solution.

Please, listen.

We may not have to cancel the event, I think I found a solution.

I'm waiting for a phone call, maybe good news.

Let's wait and see.

Okay. I'll keep you in touch but don't lose hope.

You will not be disappointed.

Brother Zhenyan!

Song Ran? How come you're here?

Song Ran?

Sheri! Oh my God!

Song Ran?

Song Ran.

You finally found... The pianist is you?

Come, come, come!

- My pinky is telling me, it's time to start. - Hello!

Here is our pianist.

The genius Song Ran!

Yes, you all remember her, don't you?

I'm so happy that you're working with us this time.

And I hope, you know, we can do it again.

Oh my God, me too, me too.

Zhenyan is a very good conductor, we worked together before.

And under his conducting, I feel very comfortable and relaxed.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the cooperation with him.

Oh, I'm sure also. It's-It's wonderful.

Thank you so much for coming.

- Okay. - Can we take a picture?

Yes!

Thank you!

- And Sheri, listen to me, this... Maybe—

I have an idea, why don't we take a picture together?

- Okay! - Okay.

Here we go, okay.

- One two three. Yeah! - One two three. Yeah!

Okay.

Take photos!

- Okay, wait, wait, wait! - Thank you!

Hurry! I'll explain it to them.

- I won't be going up. You go ahead on to the stage. - What's wrong?

No, it's... I don't know why it would...

- I'm really sorry, let's go! - It's okay. You should go up.

Go up now!

- I will explain to them. It's fine. - Li Zhenyan!

- Yeah? - Come here, come here!

Wait, wait, wait.

Go up quickly!

No problem, no problem!

I'm leaving now.

Come here!

I want to tell you, that it's a great honor for us to have you here.

Thank you for helping us.

Everyone's so happy about it.

[Piano Solo]

Every performance is worse than the last. I'm surely not coming back again.

Me too! It's ridiculous, it looked like a comedy.

It will tarnish the hundred years image of Lu Malie.

Just because I'm accustomed to it, I got faith in them.

I... I don't know.

It's your fault, you didn't have good timing.

You ruined the performance.

How do you dare to say that? And you?

How can you play so bad? It's not the worst mistake, right?

It's the pot calling the kettle black!

It's your mistakes that lower the level of the orchestra.

- It's his fault. - It's his fault.

- Unbelievable! - So boring.

Yeah, she's right.

It's not his fault.

- And you, your tempo! - What?

- You, too. - No, don't blame me!

- Be careful! - Please, no.

We got the the wrong time today.

Initially, we thought Xiaowo's recital was tomorrow afternoon.

We wanted to go and give her a surprise.

It was a mess and we didn't go to her recital.

She must be very upset. I hope you can go back and comfort her.

Piano recital?

I got it. Thank you, Qing Shang.

Brother Zhenyan, don't take to heart what happened to the orchestra today.

The problems with the performance,

it's because they didn't practice enough.

Don't be too sad.

I know about this. It's fine.

Xiaoran, why did you suddenly go there today?

Daria told me that you were performing today so I wanted to give you a surprise!

Just in time, I was able to help you.

I'm full so I'm going out for a walk.

Xiao...

Sorry!

At the same time...

I don't blame you.

I'm just blaming myself.

You don't have to bother about me.

It's fine.

Everyone's state is very good today.

There's only one problem, starting from measure 461,

the rhythm is a bit slow, so pay attention next time.

Let's end here today.

Pack up!

Our Conductor He is more like a conductor now.

I'm originally from the Conducting Department, so of course, I have a conducting style.

Everyone rehearsed very well, if you don't have anything scheduled, follow me.

I will treat everyone to noodles, okay?

We can finally eat Dad Qin's noodles again!

Qin Fen, I want to eat bowls!

Okay, you can eat how much you want. Everyone can eat as much as they want today!

Unlimited supply, okay?

I'm so fat. I ate too much.

Your face is still so skinny.

- I think— - I ate four bowls.

I'm registering.

You eat so much everyday.

- Look at how you look. - I'm not chubby.

All of you aren't chubby!

Exercise after you eat!

My face will get swollen the next day!

How is it swollen? Ask.

Zhuoyin! You're finally here.

Why did you come?

- Why are you here? - We've eaten so much today.

Zhuoyin.

- I came to tell everyone something. - What is it?

I often think if I don't experience everything with the orchestra,

then I might not have the courage to have it as a professional.

To be honest, I didn't give up on music after leaving Team RS,

but I keep feeling that something is missing.

So Qin Fen!

If the double bass section still needs members to fill in,

then I hope you can agree to let me come back.

The double bass section...

We don't have any!

We don't have any!

We do!

Thank you.

Zhuoyin, you...

I read the letter you gave me.

Lan Bo, I accept your apology.

She accepted your apology.

Okay, let bygones be bygones.

I should let it go.

I came back this time, it is for myself and also for music.

Our Team RS...

Zhuoyin, our Team RS will always have a spot for you.

Yeah!

- Don't touch my phone! - What are you looking at? - I just wanted to take a look!

- I... I didn't. - Go away, you're so annoying!

- What are you doing? - Why do you keep touching my phone?

After measure 113...

Everyone, look at who came!

- Caiwei? - Caiwei?

Caiwei, why did you suddenly come back from abroad?

That's right! Is France fun?

- That's right. - Caiwei went to study abroad.

Do you think she's like you and only plays?

- How annoying! - Do you want to hear us perform?

In a while! We haven't met in a long time, let's chat first.

Oh, right! Let's talk.

It's really nice seeing all of you.

You all are still this lively.

- It is a must. - But is this... newly established?

- That's right! - We wanted to do something together after we graduated,

so we formed a new group but let me tell you!

It's really not easy being a professional orchestra.

So right.

Caiwei, did you come back for vacation?

If you have time, then are you willing to perform with us?

- True, true, true! - This is a good idea.

- If you can perform with us, then we can have a better business! - That's right!

I... I probably can't.

- Why? - What's wrong?

The doctor said I have vocal cord nodules.

Right now, I might not be able to sing like I used to.

For real?

Just... you don't have to mind too much.

- Vocal cord nodules is just a small surgery and it will be fine, won't it? - That's right.

But every surgery has a lot of risks.

Besides that, if the benefit of the surgery isn't well protected afterward,

I might not be able to sing forever.

It's that serious?

You also shouldn't worry too much.

Then... did you come back because of this?

- I already dropped out of school. - Dropped out of school?

But I hope you guys won't tell Xiaowo about this.

I'm afraid that she will be worried about me.

Okay.

Then... what plans do you have?

I also don't know.

Caiwei, you can't keep frowning.

This... if you're not staying in France, then just don't!

Develop within the country.

Just look at low-level Mario Paci students like us, we're still very happy playing here.

That's right!

I still have a chance.

I can sing songs that are trending,

but right now, the state of my voice...

Don't worry about your voice! There will eventually be a solution.

Also, singing songs that are trending isn't bad.

As long as you're happy, everything is possible.

Let's not talk about this.

Since Caiwei is here today,

let's perform a song especially for you. How about it?

Let's treat it like we're rehearsing ahead of time.

- Okay. - Really? - I second.

Dreams gave me another chance to choose.

Why can't I be brave once again?

No matter if it's trending or classical,

as long as the music can make someone moved, then it's good music.

♫ Luckily, I didn't avoid you ♫

♫ If it wasn't because of you ♫

♫ I'm still crying from the starting point ♫

Xiaowo said before,

if you have a dream, then there will be light.

Just let go of what's holding you back

to chase after that light.

Jiang Caiwei, trust yourself!

Just bravely go forward.

♫ I finally become who I am ♫

I have some friends that also have vocal cords nodules.

It doesn't affect you from chasing after your dreams.

I heard you sing just now. If you use that strength to sing then I think it's okay.

Also, in this world,

there isn't just one golden auditorium stage.

♫ Don't forget our promise ♫

[I wrote a song. Call me!]

- Hello. - Hello, I'm Caiwei.

Caiwei? How is it?

Did you like the song that I asked you to listen to last time?

I like it! I really like that song

but my voice has vocal cords nodules now.

I probably can't sing any more from now on.

Didn't I tell you last time? Your situation is fine.

You have to face it and not avoid it. Do you know that?

I gave you a post-it last time and there's an address on it.

You should go there! I hope you can have a new beginning.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

♫ With fate guiding me ♫

♫ I met you ♫

♫ I finally became who I am ♫

♫ I will sing to you the most beautiful voice ♫

Brother Yan, why are you grinning?

Did you find the one?

Continue working!

♫ Just want to be close to you ♫

♫ Don't forget our promise ♫

Three, four...

Come over ! Come over to the left side!

The left side!

Are my fingers dumb or what?

I got points! Points!

Song Ran, you're just playing a game.

- Is it necessary to be like this? - I...

I've been wanting to play this game for such a long time.

You don't know how much I envy you guys.

My mom usually takes my phone.

Not to even mention games, I have trouble even contacting people.

Really?

It's scary!

Fang Xiaowo, you definitely don't know, when I first saw you

I really envied you.

Look! I always thought

learning music was

losing more than gaining.

But ever since I saw you

I realized my thought was so absurd.

You're lively and outgoing.

You also have so many friends who care about you.

The people you like are all by your side.

Getting along with you is relaxing and carefree.

I feel really happy.

Compared to you, I'm a mess.

But you're a talented pianist that everyone recognizes.

So what?

Think about it and you'll know.

The pathway to learning piano is originally

something you need to rely on yourself.

No matter how much you suffer, you have to complete it yourself.

No one can truly help you.

Because it's that hard,

there are so many people who choose to give up.

But... everyone is the same.

So it will work if you endure and work harder.

Ever since I could remember, my mom would force me to practice the piano. It's so hard!

I'm just a normal person. I also want to have a normal life and go out and have fun with everyone.

I want to watch movies, eat good food,

and stay with whom I like.

I hate but love the piano.

I really want to give up but I can't let go.

What you said,

pianist and the young talented pianist girl...

The way I see it, that's just a consolation.

Then do you have any dreams?

Dreams?

I...

Do people have to have dreams?

Actually, it's fine if we don't have dreams, right?

I... I really don't want my dream to...

Xiaowo? I still have to ask you about the game.

Xiaowo?

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♫ 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 ♫