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♪In rain or shine♪

♪When you're around, the sun shines through♪

♪Spare ourselves the endless thoughts and guessing games♪

♪Let's just meet and escape these frames♪

♪I stand within the shadows deep♪

♪My hand outstretched, your rescue I keep♪

♪Even if the world falls apart♪

♪No distance is too far♪

♪To stop us from coming together♪

♪Through the night, you're at the end of the line♪

♪To protect you is my humble wish♪

♪Farewell, to the timid soul I knew♪

♪It was you who made me brave and new♪

=Always Home= (Adapted from Xiao Ge's novel, Always Home)

=Episode 9= (Go! Strive For Your Dream)

(Tianhe No.1 Middle School welcomes you!)

(Life in the second year of high school seems calm.)

(But in reality, there are turbulent undercurrents.)

(Exams and papers are like monsters with a huge appetite,)

(always showing up right on time.)

(It swallows all the space in your mind.)

(As for Qi Qi and I,)

(we still haven't reconciled.)

(Those emotions that can't be explained)

(slowly get buried by time.)

(I just hope that this time, the teacher setting the questions)

(won't put too much thought into it.)

(Also buried)

(are my dreams.)

(We've come across)

(this essay topic since elementary school.)

(It feels like a descending curve,)

(less and less mentioned.)

(In the end, no one talks about it anymore.)

(Because everyone starts to care about their face.)

(We realize how hard it is)

(to achieve your dreams.)

Chen Huan'er, can I use your computer?

Don't touch my computer.

What are you doing?

Sports University?

How come you're suddenly

(Undergraduate admission scores inquiry) paying attention to the exam?

(of Sports University of Jing City) Just wanted to try it.

You and Song

have no worries about getting into a good university in a big city.

Right now,

I'm actually a little worried I won't get into any school.

That wouldn't happen.

If not, you could work in the city.

Or we could support you.

You really think I can't support myself?

I want to get into the Sports University

because it's my dream to play soccer.

I get my goal in roundabout way, okay?

It would be so great if I were like you and knew

what I wanted to do from a young age.

Then I wouldn't need to think so much.

It'd be much easier.

Otherwise, you could just study agriculture.

That mysterious herb you have

seems to work well for treating diarrhea.

I think you have a talent.

And your family has a history. Isn't that great?

My family's connection is with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

That's also related to pharmacy.

The field you're talking about is agriculture,

bro.

Don't disturb me anymore.

I'm still calculating the scores.

Gosh.

Why are they all so high?

Why don't you go home and calculate?

If I could go home and calculate,

I wouldn't be racking my brains

in this little shabby room of yours.

Your house doesn't even have a game console.

Later, I'll lend you my PSP. You can have it for two days.

You should practice more since you're such a noob.

And you're still thinking about playing games?

Move aside.

Let me check.

Go ahead and check.

I've already lost all hope.

(Pharmacy program introduction)

(Student Transcript, Chen Huan'er)

Mom.

Don't look at it.

I really didn't do well this time.

I'm very satisfied.

According to your school's first-tier status,

you can get into college.

I'm very content.

Mom,

can't you have a little more expectation for me?

A little more hope?

I use encouragement-based education.

Do you want me to be like Li Tian's family?

Be grateful for the things you have.

Here.

Mom, our teacher said

I'm good at biology and chemistry.

What about I studying pharmacy

in the future?

Think it over.

Mom!

Didn't you and Dad say as long as I don't study medicine

I can study whatever I want?

Huan'er, pharmacy is closely related to medicine.

Pharmacy might even be harder than studying medicine.

A girl

should choose an easier major.

If this isn't okay, and that's not okay,

then what's the difference between me

and a salted fish without dreams?

Isn't the salted fish just fine?

You see, there's a whole wall of them at home.

I'm full, Mom.

I'm going out for a walk.

Aren't you eating?

I'm a salted fish.

I don't deserve to eat.

Nothing wrong with a salted fish.

Li Tian?

What's your problem?

You're the problem.

What are you standing here for?

This isn't your block's hallway.

Why do you care?

Earlier, you said if Song Cong came in second,

it would be like getting first.

So what's going on now?

You can't even keep second place.

So what do you want me to do?

I already tried my best,

okay?

I went to study with him

because I was afraid he wouldn't learn it.

Don't question me when you're raising the kid.

Shouldn't it be me asking you?

No matter what,

I just care about the result.

This hallway has poor soundproofing.

He's a boy.

I don't want to say too much.

But isn't it obvious enough?

Spending so much money,

going through all this effort, and he still can't learn?

What's the reason?

It's because he's dumb.

If this continues,

he might as well transfer to the art stream.

Third place is considered dumb?

What?

If you go back in,

you'll be digging your own grave.

What then?

No thanks.

I'm going back in a bit.

I didn't bring it specifically for you.

I didn't eat enough at dinner.

Thanks.

Just now,

my parents were having a study discussion

regarding my studies.

My whole family are ace students.

It's normal to have such discussions.

You wouldn't get it.

So don't spread gossip.

What's there to gossip about?

Your family isn't the center of the universe.

Besides, last time we...

Don't mention last time.

You did well enough to get third.

You know when I did poorly in exams,

I used to tell myself,

that the sun would still rise tomorrow.

I still have to get up, eat, and go to school.

Life has to go on.

I'm not like you.

For me,

scores are my life.

The ranking in exams determines whether you win or lose.

If I can't get first, it's like waiting to die.

Looks like I have shallow knowledge.

I just don't understand the worries of top students.

Of course,

you've never even made it to the top ten,

so you wouldn't know the feeling of falling down.

Can I ask you a question?

Shoot.

How did you get 45 points

on that essay?

What's wrong with that?

How much did you score?

29.

29?

Did you go off-topic?

I didn't go off-topic.

My dream is

"a happy life in the midst of ordinariness."

That's not off-topic?

Was it?

So, what was your essay topic?

"Keep your feet on the ground,

look up at the stars,

and do your best to make the world a better place."

Is that really your dream?

Didn't I say this long ago?

My goal is to go abroad for a "gold-plated" degree,

and follow the elite path to become a winner in life.

I'm not talking about predicting exam questions.

I'm asking,

do you really think this way?

As long as the score is high, that's all that matters.

Besides, why should I tell you?

I'm heading home now.

Song Cong,

come here for a moment.

What is it?

I got this from a colleague.

Their kid used it

to prepare for last year's Gaokao.

Since you're staying in the country,

you'll definitely be aiming for either Yenching or Huaqing.

Both schools have excellent

economics programs.

Which independent admission

do you want to prepare for?

Of course, you'll get in anyway.

But...

Mom.

I'm only in Year 2.

Isn't it a bit too early?

The Independent Admission Exams

for these schools are different.

You need to prepare in advance.

It'd be too late if you do it later.

Oh no.

What is it?

I suddenly remembered

Xichi asking to meet up.

I better get going.

It's late. What could be so important?

I almost forgot.

This is more important.

Get home soon.

Yeah, will do.

Okay.

Bu, pass the ball!

Yeah.

Jing Xichi.

How come you two came together?

What's up

with you two?

- Taking a breath. - Releasing stress.

Good timing.

I have something to announce.

I'm going to represent our school

in the inter-high school soccer league.

That's awesome.

It's your chance to make the school proud.

Of course.

I heard the coach from Sport University will be there.

Congrats!

You're one step closer to your dream.

We'll see.

Pass the ball!

(I'm sure Song Cong is like me.)

(Sometimes,)

(I am so envious of Jing Xichi.)

(He's always able to talk about his dream)

(so easily.)

(To him,)

(his dream is never blurry,)

(never a burden,)

(nor out of reach.)

(As long as you want to do it,)

(it can be accomplished.)

Everyone,

it's okay if the experiment fails.

The important things

are that we have to remember

the steps and test points.

Knowing what to write during the exam

is key.

To observe the Tyndall effect

more clearly,

first of all,

we need to produce

a colloidal substance that meets the requirements.

Jing Xichi!

Anymore mischief and you're out of here!

During the experiment,

we need to carefully observe

the state of different liquids

after mixing.

We should conduct the experiment while taking notes.

As you work on the experiment,

I want to emphasize...

This is pretty cool.

Another important test point.

Magic...

The magnitude of the Tyndall effect

is influenced by several factors,

including

the intermolecular forces between the solute and the solvent.

Jing Xichi!

As well as

the molar ratio of solute to solvent.

The stronger the interaction

between the solute and the solvent,

the Tyndall effect we observe

will be more pronounced

after we complete the experiment.

When the number of molecules is the same,

the lower the molar ratio of the solute,

the weaker

the Tyndall effect we observe

after the experiment.

Therefore,

when conducting the experiment,

pay close attention

to the molar ratio between the solute and the solvent.

This is the key

to achieving the desired experimental results.

Sorry about that.

Jing Xichi!

Get out!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Wow, impressive, Chen Huan'er!

But still not as good

as mine just now.

This student did a great job.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Huan'er, how did you do it?

It's actually not that hard.

Just add a sufficient amount of solution,

and when the water reaches boiling point,

you get the result.

Chen Huan'er, here.

(Chemistry Competition Registration Form) Mr. Zhang, your chemistry teacher, nominated you.

I agree your results in chemistry are pretty good.

You should go for it.

Since the study term

isn't that packed right now,

you should try out more prominent

competitions like these.

Who knows

one of them would come in clutch

in your Gaokao?

Don't feel overly pressured.

Just go and check out the scope.

I don't feel pressured.

I just thought

that previously

only top students like Song Cong could take part.

I didn't expect

I'd have the opportunity too.

Jing Xichi,

this is your application.

The chemistry teacher told me.

Although Jing Xichi

is a troublemaker

in class,

the boy has good execution skills.

So he should take part in the competition.

Don't waste the boy's creative mind

or his talent.

Mr. Xu.

I know my mistake. Say no more.

You actually admitted you're wrong?

Yes.

Jing Xichi,

let me say this again.

If you dare act naughty

during chemistry again,

I'll get your mom to take you away.

Mr. Xu.

You may go.

You can have this back, sir.

Thank you, sir.

You keep it.

No, don't waste it.

Yes, Li Tian.

This is my application.

I thought you were going to apply

for the English speech competition.

How come you switched?

I think

I'm better suited for the Math competition.

Thanks, sir.

Can you wait for a bit?

I'm hungry.

Why can't I start eating?

Huan'er isn't here.

I can still eat when she comes. We can start eating first.

Are you that hungry?

I'm coming.

Here comes the eggplant.

Let me try it.

Yum.

Isn't it delicious?

Huan'er.

Last night, I overheard

my mom and her friends talking.

They said that English competition

is useless for independent admissions.

That's why Mrs. Li didn't let him sign up.

No wonder.

Today, Mr. Xu even asked Li Tian

why he changed his registration form.

That guy has loved English since he was little.

He signed up for an elementary school English speech contest.

But for some reason, he didn't go in the end.

Probably,

he got shut down by Dr. Li again.

Not "probably."

Definitely.

Last night,

there was another argument upstairs about this.

I looked it up.

The two competitions are happening at the exact same time.

So what then?

Come on.

We have to find a way to help him.

Why do you even care what he signs up for?

Jing Xichi, have you forgotten?

He helped us

steal fireworks during New Year's.

And now you're turning your back on him?

You're acting like a total jerk.

What are you laughing at?

You're the one who lit the fireworks.

Don't act all innocent. That makes you a bigger jerk.

Jerk!

Just focus on the match.

Yeah, don't worry.

We'll handle it.

The eggplant is too salty.

Don't eat if it's bad.

Leave it.

Here, Song. You eat.

Let me try it.

Tian.

Have you got everything ready?

Yes.

Okay.

Coming.

Who is it?

Hello.

Why are you guys here?

Who is it?

Mrs. Li.

It's you guys.

Mrs. Li,

we're here

to get Li Tian for the competition.

Xichi.

What competition are you participating in?

He's going there to cheer for us, Mrs. Li.

I'm taking part in the Math competition.

Li Tian and I are in the same place.

That's right.

Oh, I see.

We'll get going then, Mrs. Li.

No need to send us off.

We'll see ourselves out, Mrs. Li.

Bye, Mrs. Li.

Okay.

Hurry up and go.

Easy, now.

Move it.

What are you trying to do?

You tell me!

Are you kidnapping me?

You two can't do this!

Let me go!

Let go!

Oh, I know.

You two must be afraid

I'd get a ranking in the competition

and I'd beat you two

with extra points in the Gaokao.

So it was all an act of wanting

to mend our friendship.

Stop trying to sabotage me!

Li Tian, are you crazy or what?

You need to stop making up stories.

Li Tian.

Here.

I got this pass from Mr. Xu for you.

Whether you wish to participate in the Math

or English competition

is up to you.

(English Speech Contest Entry Pass)

It's the real deal.

Now you're happy?

Hang on.

You two must be up to something.

Just shut it and get moving!

Let's be clear.

You two forced me to go.

I didn't go willingly.

Do it.

Hurry up!

You don't want to be late.

Du Man?

(7th "Tianhe Elegance Cup") The world becomes more colorful and warm.

(English Speech Competition) Everyone is good to you,

and the world is full of love.

That's all.

Thank you for listening.

Little Four-Eye...

He was all nervous just now,

and now he's up there on his own.

Oh no.

We might've acted too recklessly.

Go get him back.

He isn't prepared!

Relax.

He doesn't need to prepare.

Ladies and gentlemen,

good afternoon.

I am honored to be here today.

The topic of my speech

is "My Dream."

My dream

is to create a world where people

are not forced to speak English.

Wow,

Little Four-Eye is actually pretty cool.

He's speaking really well.

Oh? You understood?

Of course!

Then what was he saying?

Wait...

You didn't understand?

Thank you.

Thank you.

What did he just say?

What was it?

What did you say?

I said thank you.

You're welcome.

While listening to your speech,

I was reminded of the competition

back in elementary school.

I still remember the topic

to this day.

They wanted us

to write about our favorite thing.

You wrote about

watching cartoons with us.

That's why I ended up not going.

I saw what other people wrote

and thought my story was too childish.

So it's childish watching cartoons with us,

but it's not childish doing an impromptu speech today?

It was made clear.

Talk about your favorite thing, right?

You just had to like it.

Did you grow taller?

Keep your hands to yourself.

What was your speech about just now?

I thought you understood.

Yes, I understood.

I wanted to check

if he used proper language.

Are you feeling better?

Much better.

Thanks for today.

No worries.

(Convenience Store)

If not for you,

I might not have been able to sit for the test.

It's nothing.

Come, quick.

Are you buying something?

You're eating all these?

Daughter.

It's you.

Are you two classmates?

We're deskmates.

Deskmates? What a coincidence.

Here, take some more.

Hello, sir.

Dad, can you get me a bag?

Okay.

That's your father?

Do you remember?

When you first got transferred,

I told you

that I met you before.

How much?

Ten yuan.

It was right here.

Is that so?

Here.

Put the things inside.

Sir, I can't eat all of these.

It's fine.

Take it.

I should pay for these.

No need.

Just take it.

Thank you.

I'm off.

Jing Xichi, what is going on?

Li Tian is competing today...

Li Tian?

How did the test go?

She obviously didn't do well.

That's no way to speak to Miss Chen.

What happened today was her idea.

Come on, bro.

Come.

Sit down, please.

Enough with the act, Jing Xichi.

It's English. Good, good!

Go on and talk in English the whole day then.

Sure, I can.

Look, TV.

I like Television.

Bro, cheers.

Where's mine?

Sorry.

I don't know you come...

So you forgot?

Yes.

Okay.

But, there's water in the kitchen.

(Tianhe No.1 Middle School welcomes you!)

This time, only Du Man from our class

made it to the finals.

If only Song Cong had participated.

Yeah, Song Cong definitely would have made it if he had gone.

A bit of a shame.

Yeah...

Morning.

Li Tian, congratulations!

You won first place in the English speech competition.

Congrats, Li Tian!

You are welcome.

(7th "Tianhe Elegance Cup")

(English Speech Competition. First Prize: Li Tian)

What's the point of bringing this back to me?

It's not even useful as a paperweight.

Does it give extra points for independent admissions?

At the very least, my English is great.

When I go abroad in the future,

I want to study English.

You're getting more ridiculous by the day.

Am I sending you abroad to study English?

Does that even need to be studied?

Of course, it does!

In English studies,

there's also English Literature major.

The world is a global village now. English is just a tool.

Everyone can say at least a few words in English.

What a lack of ambition!

This is my life.

I have the right to choose my major.

It's none of your business.

What did you say?

Say that to me again if you dare!

What did he mean?

Aren't you good at English?

Why are you asking me?

He spoke too fast.

I didn't catch it.

(Mastership lies in excellence and honesty)

Have water.

Come, try this.

It's really sweet.

Yeah, it is.

Then eat more.

That's enough.

Actually,

taking part

in competitions

is all about participation.

Winning or not doesn't really matter.

Mom, what are you talking about?

Listen up.

I'm very likely to win an award in this competition.

I've made up my mind.

I want to study pharmacy.

I'll still do it even if it's exhausting.

What nonsense are you talking about?

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

I just have a bit of a stomachache.

Every time my period comes, my stomach hurts.

What medicine did you take? Let me see.

(Acetaminophen Tablets, Black-Boned Chicken Bai Feng Pills)

These two medicines shouldn't be taken together!

I had no idea until I checked,

but once I saw it, I was shocked.

The TCM she usually takes

and the painkiller

can't be taken at the same time.

Taking them can irritate the stomach.

I don't know if her menstrual cramps

are caused by poor blood circulation.

So, she really shouldn't be taking medicine randomly.

I mean, seriously. What would she do

without me?

You did an amazing job this time, Huan'er.

I, Qian Lina, raised a great daughter!

I totally understand

the sense of fulfillment you get from helping others.

But listen, pharmacy

isn't as simple as you think.

We'll see about that.

Alright.

You really are my child.

You acted just like me when I was young. Wait right here.

Here you go.

You want to study pharmacy, right?

(Compendium of Materia Medica) First, read through this book.

Then decide whether or not you want to study pharmacy.

Mom!

This is TCM.

I want to study Western medicine.

You need to first understand

the stuff our ancestors left behind.

Then we can talk about Western medicine.

(The day after tomorrow,)

(I will have a death match versus the soccer academy.)

(Wait for my good news.)

(All the best.)

(Looking back,)

(compared to other people,)

(I wondered)

(if this little goal of mine)

(passes as a dream.)

(Teaching material, key points)

(Surgery)

Jing Xichi.

I'm fine, Mom.

I dropped the ball.

(Nevertheless, it's given me)

(unprecedented peace of mind and satisfaction.)

Headed to school?

Watching soccer, Dad?

Barcelona.

Dad,

these are the tickets for today's match.

For your mom and me?

Are you trying to get me in trouble?

You asked me to keep this from her,

and now you're exposing everything.

Dad,

I have to go to this match.

The youth team coach will be there.

Basically,

he's coming to scout me.

If I perform well,

he might let me join the youth team.

And if I get in,

it'll be a huge help for my development.

Plus, Dad, think about it.

If I play really well

and the coach likes me,

he might put in a few good words for me.

That could make all the difference!

I'll see what I can do.

No matter if your mom goes or not,

just do your best.

Good luck, son.

I'll leave the tickets here.

Got to go.

(Preliminary Match Entry Ticket)

I wonder how Xichi's game is going...

Jing Xichi from your class got injured.

Hurry, come with me to the infirmary!

No way. He got hurt?

Jing Xichi is injured?

What do we do?

How is he?

What happened?

Two players collided.

He got pinned underneath.

He seemed fine when he got up,

but after a few steps, he suddenly collapsed.

He can't even stand now.

He needs to get to the hospital ASAP.

Go to the entrance and flag down a taxi for us!

Got it.

Huan'er, help us get a leave of absence

and take our bags.

What happened?

I'll take you to the hospital. Quick, quick.

Put him on my back!

Come on.

Here.

- Slowly does it. - Slowly.

- Slowly does it. - Careful.

Okay.

Okay.

Let's go.

Go on.

Go.

Go.

Where is he?

What's the diagnosis?

A hamstring injury.

It's pretty bad.

Is it that way?

Huan'er,

sit, sit down.

Calm down.

Take a seat.

Mr. and Mrs. Jing are inside.

Let's wait here.

Will he... need surgery?

My dad recommended conservative treatment.

How long will it take to recover?

The recovery period will take at least

a few months.

Mr. and Mrs. Jing...

You guys need not worry.

We should have confidence in the patient at this time.

Mrs. Jing,

why are you the one comforting me?

Occupational disease, I guess.

Song Cong.

Huan'er.

Xichi wouldn't tell us anything.

You're his close friends.

Please talk to him for us.

We will.

Don't worry.

Okay, it's getting late.

We'll be here.

You guys can go home.

You still have classes tomorrow.

Then...

Then we'll leave first.

(Preliminary Match Entry Ticket) Our boy asked me to give this to you.

He said you might change your mind

if you watched him play.

I didn't give it to you.

I reckon he went too hard

and got injured.

Anyway, back to the main point.

What's so wrong

about playing soccer?

Jing.

Don't you put up a front with me.

Didn't we agree

to stand on the same page?

You said he's in a rebellious phase.

We should give him some room.

I'll be the bad cop, and you're the good cop.

Sooner or later he will not be able to handle it and give it up.

Now what?

You blame everything on me. I'm responsible

while you get a pass.

I knew it.

When you were being the good cop,

you... you had a different idea.

Now you're going overboard.

All I wanted was the best for our son.

What's wrong with playing soccer?

You wanted the best for him? In what way?

Is being bedridden

the best for him?

To be frank,

I was giving you respect.

I know you weren't able

to be a professional soccer player.

That's why you forced

your dream upon your son.

I failed to go professional

because your family thought

there was no future in it.

To put it bluntly,

you despise soccer.

Jing Liqiang.

Where is your conscience?

I despise it?

If I despised it, I wouldn't have married you!

Fine, whatever.

We'll never be on the same page!

You're back, Huan'er?

Mom.

Tell me the truth

about Jing Xichi's condition.

Hard to say.

Song Cong's dad said it's common.

What does "common" mean?

It is common

when it comes to athletes like him

who push their bodies to the limit.

Look, he has a hamstring injury.

He should recover swiftly,

but there's a higher chance of future injuries.

It's hard to say

if he could go back to how he was before.

That's why you should care about your health.

It's the foundation of all foundations.

Even if one tiny part of your body gives up,

there's no use talking about whatever dream

you might have.

That...

That sounds pretty serious.

It's up to his recovery.

Maybe he'll recover well. Right?

Okay, it's late.

You should go to bed.

You have classes tomorrow.

(He has a hamstring injury.)

(He should recover swiftly,)

(but there's a higher chance for future injuries.)

(It's hard to say)

(if he could go back to how he was before.)

(What about you?)

Do you want to play soccer?

I guess.

You really think I can't support myself?

I want to get into Sports University

because it's my dream to play soccer.

I get my goal in roundabout way.

I'm going to represent our school

in the inter-high school soccer league.

That's awesome.

It's your chance to make the school proud.

Of course.

(Are you alright?)

(Are you alright?)

(Send to Piggy Jing)

(Send a message to Piggy Jing)

(Sending)

(There's no way for me to know)

(how it feels when a soccer fanatic)

(injured his leg.)

(Mom's words keep circling in my head.)

(Dreams seem brilliant)

(but are actually so fragile.)

(When a tiny part in your body breaks down,)

(it could mark the end of a dream.)

(No matter how hard you try,)

(how persistent you are,)

(and how much passion you have,)

(it is all futile.)

(Are you alright?)

♪Fallen leaves flutter past your gaze♪

♪I dream of worlds within your days♪

♪Countless times, I write your name in my heart♪

♪Wishes whispered to the stars above♪

♪How many faces in the glass I see♪

♪Time's gentle hand pulling me out of my cocoon♪

♪Under the sun, a rainbow butterfly takes flight♪

♪To rest upon your left shoulder bright♪

♪I still hear your promise in my ears♪

♪Before we said goodbye, your spirit free♪

♪And full of life♪

♪If summer could last a little longer♪

♪Would regrets rewrite where we'd gone wrong?♪

♪And let me be there with you at the end of the story♪

♪Watching your silhouette from behind♪

♪My footsteps slow, we were too young♪

♪To know right from wrong♪

♪Your sweat-kissed face I hold in my memory♪

♪Glows as bright as ever♪

♪I hope one day we'll meet again♪

♪At just the right time♪

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