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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 38]

- Hello? - Hello, Mr. Yan! I'm Director Xiao's secretary.

- Hello, is there something? - It's like this.

Our Director Xiao took the time to read your proposal again recently.

He's really interested in your artist, Jiang Caiwei, and her future plan.

Hence, we're accepting your proposal and want to collaborate with you long-term.

Is that so? That is great!

That... Thank you! Help me thank Director Xiao.

Okay, you're welcome!

- What's up? - Good news.

- What good news? - Do you remember Director Xiao?

He's accepting our proposal.

- Really? - He wants a long-term collaboration.

Okay, let's eat! What do you want to eat?

Let me think! What do we have?

Italian spaghetti! Why don't we have Italian spaghetti?

Professor Wo Gerui, when did you arrive?

- Fei She'er is sick, so I came back to visit him. - How did Fei She'er get sick?

It's nothing severe. He just has the flu.

I think it should be because of fatigue over time, so he's recuperating at the hospital.

- Then... at the hospital— - If you came to visit Fei She'er, then why are you here?

Xiaowo, go upstairs first. I have something to tell him.

Go ahead!

Then I'll go upstairs first. We'll meet another day.

If you have time, tell Fei She'er that I'll go to visit him.

Okay, I will tell him.

- What is it? Tell me! - Zhenyan, it's difficult for us to meet after s many years.

- Can you stop having a conflict with me? - It's not considered a conflict.

It's just that it has been so many years.

- I'm not used to having a dad. - I understand.

I will strive to let you know my existence slowly.

I came back this time, it's for atonement.

You should tell my mom and not me for atonement.

Zhenyan—

[Bay Court]

- Why do you come? - Why have you also come?

Who told you about this?

Was it Gu Sheng?

- I asked her to tell me. - Where is she?

Zhenyan, Gu Sheng is your auntie.

No matter what, you should respect your elders.

Forget it that you're not calling me dad.

I'm here to visit your mom.

She has nothing to do with you.

Many years have passed but had you ever come to visit her?

Since you didn't,

then from today onward, you have nothing to do with her.

I don't want you to disturb her. Do you understand?

Zhenyan, it's been more than ten years.

This is what I owe your mom.

Gu Zheng,

I've come to visit you.

Look at Zhenyan! He has grown up.

Moreover, he's also a conductor now.

Even my old music friends

all recognize his accomplishments.

For Zhenyan,

you feel proud and happy, don't you?

Yes,

you should be angry.

That year, if I wasn't that stubborn

when you were leaving with Zhenyan.

I was so cruel and didn't even turn around,

and I just let you guys leave.

If I stopped you during that time,

and not let you leave with Zhenyan,

then all of this wouldn't have happened.

It's been so many years.

My heart has always felt bitter.

I just desperately hoped that one day,

I would come to you to tell you

that you don't have to forgive me.

But my conscience

was never at ease.

I really regret back then

for being so selfish and stupid.

Wife, I only want to tell you

that I'm sorry for coming so late.

I'm sorry!

[Gu Zheng: 7/21/1970 - 10/16/2003]

What are you thinking?

He went to visit my mom.

Your dad, Li Yazhe?

He told my mom some words.

I saw him keeping the wedding ring until now.

I thought when I saw him,

I would hope he keeps a distance from my mom.

However, until that moment,

I realized that I actually hoped he went earlier.

To be honest, when I saw him like that,

I wasn't sure if I should continue to hate him.

It is because he still loves your mom

that you can't hate him, isn't it?

I don't know!

I also don't know how to feel towards him.

Perhaps,

I don't hate him as much as I think.

I originally thought that after so many years,

after he left us,

he would have a good life and have a new family.

However, I've realized that

he also lived a cold and lonely life.

So many things happened after that,

but you know I...

I keep thinking if I accept him,

would my mom feel like I'm betraying her?

Your mom definitely hopes you can clear the air with your dad.

That way, she would be happier and more at ease.

At ease?

I believe that you will be able to do it.

Actually, before you left Europe,

you already forgave him.

♫ Happiness will reach the peak ♫

♫ The moon made our hearts transparent ♫

♫ I will still appear one day ♫

♫ Hold your hand and love each other ♫

♫ Love each other ♫

- Master! Master, we came to visit you! - Master Fei.

Master?

- Master. - Master Fei.

- We came to visit you! - Xiaowo and Zhenyan, you guys are here.

Come on and have a seat!

You need IV?

Master, weren't you fine during the recital?

Why are you suddenly... and you even need IV.

Xiaowo, doesn't it feel great to perform with me?

Of course! That was the best performance ever

but I still hope that I can perform with Li Zhenyan.

That's right!

Actually, if you perform with Li Zhenyan in the future,

I think it will be even better.

Oh right, here!

- You guys eat some fruits, too. - No. Thanks, Master.

Here, Zhenyan! Have some.

Okay.

Thank you, Master.

Okay.

Master, did you have lunch yet?

That's right! The sun came out today.

The sun hasn't come out in a long time.

Really, the weather in Shanghai...

Let me tell you! I suddenly remembered something.

I'm about to recover. At that time,

let's listen to Team RS' practice together, okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

Have a seat!

- It's fine! We don't need to sit. - Sit, sit!

Don't you think Master Fei is a bit weird?

I think so, but I can't confirm what's wrong with him.

Let's observe for a while.

What's wrong with you today? You're so hard-working.

Of course.

Are you tired?

I think you've changed your personality.

In the past, you only ate and drank, but didn't do any work.

I'm being a freeloader at your house, so I have to do some housework at least.

Okay, thank you.

You seem to really change.

It's okay, you go ahead with the meeting.

I'll wait for you at the big sign of the Teaching Building.

Okay.

I have to handle something concerning graduate studies, so I came back,

but Director Meng wasn't there, so I have to wait a while for him.

Okay.

How are you recently?

I'm quite well.

I heard you got into a good orchestra. Congrats to you!

Thank you.

Is the amount of practice a lot for a professional orchestra?

- Are you doing well? - I'm fine.

I already considered this pressure when I applied for the professional orchestra.

That's great then.

Hello?

I'm coming.

Okay.

I still have something to do so I'll get going.

Can we still greet each other like friends when we meet in the future again?

Of course, you're a very important friend to me.

Thank you. You are, too.

Zhuo Yin,

Wish you happiness!

You're saying it like we won't see each other in the future. I will!

Thank you. You, too!

Say it! Why did you come back this time?

I came back this time to do something big!

What are you trying to do?

Don't tell me that you want another disciple.

I can't accept any more disciples.

Yumian, can you take a stroll with me on the campus?

Suddenly, I want to eat Osmanthus rice balls.

Before, you always went to get the Osmanthus rice balls from the cafeteria during the break.

After we finished the night class, we would have it as a late snack together.

Is Auntie Zhang no longer at the cafeteria?

We will never be able to taste her Osmanthus rice balls again.

Everything has changed.

Only here is still the same.

This was our first stage.

We were so young during that time.

Just like the kids now,

we thought of ourselves as the invincible ones.

I still remember you once said...

In the future, I will let everyone remember my name,

and let my piano playing be preserved forever in recordings.

I'm going to be a master in music.

Fei Sixing, you must also work hard to become a superb conductor,

so that you can stand on the same stage with me.

I also remember you asked me during that time,

"What happens if I don't get famous since so many are studying music."

I replied and said that at least, I would have you as my audience.

You must remember the sound of my piano.

I will forever remember the sound of your piano.

Actually, if...

I can listen to it once more.

That is the best symphony.

Sixing, are you keeping something from me?

Sixing? Sixing. Sixing!

The patient's situation is very severe.

He needs surgery as soon as possible.

Before the surgery, he must avoid loud spaces.

All performances and practices must be stopped.

If he has dizziness, tinnitus, or a sudden loss of hearing,

he needs to see the doctor immediately.

- Also, he needs to have a plain diet. - Okay.

- Thank you, Doctor. - Thank you, Doctor.

Thank you.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Yumian, things that he doesn't allow us to tell,

if I tell, he'll do the opposite.

Moreover, you know that this old man likes hiding things.

The last time when he came to Mario Paci Conservatory of Music, he already knew his situation.

He has delayed it for so long, and as the doctor said, he doesn't have much time left.

Why is it so tasty? Thank you, Yumian.

Old Fei, I really envy you. Look at yourself.

Aren't you very blissful?

For you, Yumian knew that after you woke up,

you would want some Osmanthus rice balls,

so she made some especially for you.

Look at how blissful you are! I envy you so much.

Do you want to eat it? I'm not giving it to you.

Yumian made it for me.

Enough, don't be mad.

Actually, I didn't want to hide it from you

but I was afraid that if I told you, you'd be like

someone,

and force me every day to have the surgery.

The someone you're talking about is me, aren't you?

- I didn't say that. - Yumian, let me tell you! You must understand this old man more.

- You're the old man, he's a month older than me— - Enough!

I can understand you

but you can't do nothing and let the illness act up.

What can I do? Even I have the surgery,

I still have to wear the hearing aid.

Which master conductor wears the hearing aid and conduct?

Beethoven wore no hearing aid

- but he still stood on the stage to conduct the Symphony 9— - I know.

I came back this time to do one thing.

After I finish, I promise you

to have the surgery, okay?

- What is it? - How is it Master Fei?

Xiaowowo and Zhenyan, you're here!

I knew that there was a problem with your illness before. Why didn't you say it earlier?

Is it interesting and fun to suddenly scare us like this?

Zhenyan, look!

Your master is already this ill, yet you're still yelling and scolding me.

Are you here to care for me or criticize me?

Of course, we care about you.

Xiaowowo, I know you care about me.

Don't believe them! They're just making a fuss.

It's fine! I still have to perform with my lucky charm,

and my disciple on the same stage.

Wait a minute! Perform on the same stage?

The two of us?

That's right!

I came back this time to do one thing.

Actually, in China,

we can hold a farewell recital.

- But... - I've already decided on the piece.

Mendelssohn's Concerto for Two Pianos.

The piano portion will be given to you two.

- Perform with me. - However, Sixing...

the doctor just said that you cannot be in loud spaces.

Practices and performances must be stopped.

- You have to have the surgery! - That's why

I must do

this last recital well.

This time, I will be

using the last time of my conductor career

to seriously say farewell to the audience.

But Master, for your farewell recital,

you should invite Professor Wo Gerui.

He's a world-renowned pianist master.

- I... I can't do it. - Xiaowo,

up to now, do you still not believe in your own abilities?

Wait a second! This absolutely won't do. Don't you know

how much practice and preparation is needed for such a huge performance?

Your health won't be able to do it.

- We can wait until you finish treatment and then we will have chances and time— - I don't have time!

Stop arguing! It's settled.

I will discharge as soon as possible and practice with Team RS. You guys get ready.

- Your health won't be able to do it. - Fang Xiaowo and I can perform but...

Team RS just recruited enough new members so they can't do it right now.

It's fine! I believe in them.

Xiaowo, I also believe in you.

Everyone, please believe in my judgment, okay?

Why is everyone silent?

Do you all support him and no one is against it?

What are you thinking about?

Master Fei's health is already like this and you still support him going on stage. Are you crazy?

No one can change Master Fei's decision.

You know how his temper is.

I do know but you're his friend for so many years.

If you say it, he might listen. If you don't try, how would you know?

This is what he wants to do the most right now.

No matter how long I've been friends with him or how I am a musician,

I should understand and support him even more.

Let's not talking about this first. He is letting Fang Xiaowo, me, and Team RS perform together.

- This is impossible— - How is it impossible?

Think about it! If Master Fei and Team RS perform together,

and it goes well, do you know how many people will recognize your abilities?

Do you not understand Master Fei's good intentions at all?

You're saying that he wants to help us once more?

Of course, he's also giving himself an explanation as well.

He's someone that once he goes on stage to perform,

even if he has a heart attack, he will endure it until the performance is over.

He's that kind of person.

Zhenyan, if you really think for his own good,

then do this well for him.

Master Fei is ill and wants to collaborate with Team RS for a farewell performance?

Yes. This time we're performing Mendelssohn's Concerto for Two Pianos.

Xiaowo and I will do the piano part,

so you guys need to cooperate with each other for the rest.

Will we make it in time? We don't even have enough members.

We also need time to practice and get along.

That's right! What happens if we're a burden to Fei She'er?

Don't worry about the lead oboe part! I already told Ji Mo to come back.

Let me tell you guys some good news! Ji Mo has found a girlfriend.

Guess who it is! It's Daria.

They don't know Daria.

Enough! Let's get back on the topic.

Back on the topic. Don't be afraid of this opportunity.

If you're afraid of this opportunity and give up on this challenge, you guys won't be able improve.

Take out the spirit we had when we were being tortured by Fei She'er at Mario Paci Conservatory of Music back then.

We will definitely finish this performance well.

I also won't give up and will give it my all.

Let me remind everyone!

This performance is Team RS' first performance after reorganization.

I won't tell you guys how important it is.

Don't disappoint Master Fei's efforts and expectations

and don't disappoint yourself for your efforts all this time.

- Fighting. - Fighting!

Okay, I got it.

- Why are you here? - I'm worried about Fang Xiaowo, so I came to visit her.

Fang Xiaowo's house is when you go out, turn to the right, and go upstairs. Is there anything else?

There is something to tell you.

I plan to move over here.

- Isn't it nice to live in a hotel? - I'm not at ease when I live in the hotel. I also can't play the piano.

That absolutely won't work because I'm already used to living alone.

Don't worry! I'm really quiet, so I surely won't disturb you.

- I only have one bedroom and one bed. - I will sleep on the sofa.

Don't overthink! I'm just worried about Xiaowo, and the performance is about to begin.

It's convenient for me to help her practice the piano if I live here.

You sleep on the bed and I'll sleep on the sofa.

This soy milk is quite tasty.

Warm it up next time before you drink it.

[Fang Xiaowo's Nest]

Are you hungry? What do you want to have for tonight?

- I'm not hungry. - Are you really Fang Xiaowo?

I really think this is the first time I've ever heard you say, "I'm not hungry."

It seems you're really serious.

These few days,

during practice, I keep recalling

the first time that we met.

That feeling has been surrounding me.

Every time I play the piano, I feel so blessed.

You're really different from before.

But it's okay, you're becoming better.

Oh, right! Daria and Ji Mo are almost here.

Really? I'll feel much more assured when Ji Mo's here.

You'll feel more assured when he's here? Okay.

I'll send him a message to book a flight back to France.

Are you jealous?

- Not at all. - I think you do.

- No. - The vinegar is out in my house, look! (T/N: "drink vinegar" means jealous in Chinese)

- You've finished the vinegar. - How could I finish it all? Isn't it too sour?

Smell, smell! Do I smell like vinegar?

[Terminal]

Here!

Hold on! Take a photo of me.

There's nothing here.

Just take a photo for a memento! I think it's good.

Just take one picture.

- Thank you. - Let's go!

Oh, wait! Let's take one together, okay?

Quick, quick!

It's crowded here.

Where's Xiaowo? Why didn't you ask her to eat with us?

I went up to ask but she said she wanted to practice so I gave her some food.

After this farewell performance is done,

do you have any plans for you and Xiaowo?

Are you going to go back to Europe and join another famous orchestra?

I haven't figured it out yet.

What are you laughing at?

You remind me of your mother.

She always teased me about the fact that I don't know how to live by myself.

You don't know how to live by yourself? That might be the only thing you have in common with Fang Xiaowo.

By the way, how did you think of recruiting new members for the orchestra?

I thought, with your personality,

you would surely insist on keeping the old members.

How do I put this? I used to think,

Team RS is no longer Team RS without them.

But then I realized that,

an orchestra needs fresh new blood.

Otherwise, there's no way for it to become a top-tier orchestra.

Just like when I was in Lumle,

the orchestra focused on keeping those old musicians,

they wouldn't let any new blood in.

However, then they realized they wouldn't be able to start over.

I think an orchestra is a platform.

Its name is just a sign or a symbol.

It's like a healthy river, it must always flow back into the sea.

It needs fresh water so we are the same.

If Team RS can't survive without any of us,

then it is doomed to fail.

Yes, you're very right.

It seems that you've truly matured.

There's no doubt about that.

I'm seeing you annoying people again.

Amongst you,

there are many familiar faces.

And of course, there are plenty of new faces.

However, I believe in all your abilities.

I alsobelieve in this orchestra's spirit that has been passed on.

You are the future of classical music in China!

Good luck! I have high hopes for you.

Master Fei,

I know you chose Team RS this time to have such an important performance with you

because it will be beneficial for us.

The joy that you have given me,

is much greater than what I could ever give to you all.

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Xiaowo,

you are a true member of Team RS now.

This is the first time you'll be rehearsing with them.

You and Li Zhenyan,

also your teachers, Wo Gerui and I,

we are all familiar with each other.

Just play your heart out!

I won't let you down.

♫ 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 ♫