Original subtitles

♪If the world is ready♪

♪What can I do when it gives me a hard time?♪

♪Instead of hiding♪

♪I'll embrace the change♪

♪Thousands of falls♪

♪Will teach me how to jump♪

♪Thousands of burns♪

♪Will make the best fireworks ever♪

♪If I'm going to land♪

♪I need to have the guts to fly♪

♪So what if I hibernated?♪

♪Passion will give me the light♪

♪And the volume♪

♪To shout to the world♪

♪Don't hesitate♪

♪Run and run and run♪

♪I'm flying through the air♪

♪Don't be afraid♪

♪Jump and jump and jump♪

♪To feel the joy of weightlessness♪

♪There's resistance in the headwind♪

♪It's a favor from fate♪

♪At the end, a miracle will♪

♪Stand by me forever♪

♪Forever♪

[Ski into Love]

[Adapted from Jinjiang Literature City's novel "Ski into Love" by Qing Mei]

[Episode 17]

Alright,

come on in.

Zhi,

bring your friends to the living room.

Zhi, your place is huge.

Make yourselves at home.

Come on, take a seat.

Sit here.

Wei Zhi,

if you have time,

take your friends to the sports club

or host a tea party

in the garden.

Learn from Ms. Zhou's daughter.

She invites friends over

for afternoon tea all the time.

She seems to have a lot of free time.

Does she even have a job?

Of course.

She also married a man

from a similar background, and he moved in

with her family.

They're expecting their third child now.

Mrs. Wei,

can I sit next to you?

Of course.

What were you saying?

What happened to Ms. Zhou and her son-in-law?

Don't worry about it.

Mr. and Mrs. Wei,

I didn't expect

to trouble you on this trip to Nancheng,

so I didn't bring a gift.

My apologies.

It's fine.

We don't

lack anything.

What was his name again?

It's Shan Chong, Dad.

Shan Chong,

you and your sister are both from the north.

Zhi,

show them around Nancheng

if you have time.

Let them experience our local culture.

Zhi spends all day

holed up in her apartment drawing.

She barely goes out.

What would she know

about fun places in Nancheng?

Of course I do.

I've planned everything.

I'll show them around.

I know how bad

your social skills are,

so I thought I'd save you the trouble.

Thanks, Mom.

Don't worry, Mrs. Wei.

Even if Zhi doesn't know where to take them,

I do.

Besides, we young people

like doing things our way.

- Thank you. - Don't worry, Mrs. Wei.

- Zhi and I will take good care... - Thanks.

of them.

- Thanks, Yiming, for helping Zhi out. - Thanks.

It's nothing.

Yeah, Mrs. Wei,

Zhi is capable and independent.

She'll take good care of us.

Don't worry about it.

Alright.

As long as you all have fun,

I'm happy.

I made some soup

and a few side dishes.

Come try my cooking.

Come on.

Let's eat.

Chong, come on.

Let's go, Mrs. Wei.

It's been so long since I had this soup.

Didn't you say

you'd teach me how to make it?

Sure.

Just come by often.

Fish maw?

I really lucked out today.

Yeah.

I got my hands

on some aged, premium stuff

and soaked it today.

Enjoy, kids.

You've all just

come from freezing weather.

This fish maw, conch, and pork bone soup

will warm you right up.

You two girls should

have more.

It's great for your skin.

I'm already full from drinking water.

This fish maw soup is amazing, so flavorful.

Shan Chong, Shan Shan,

try it.

I'm digging in.

Eat it while it's hot.

It won't taste as good once it cools.

Dig in.

Thanks, Mrs. Wei.

And about the prostheses,

thank you,

Yiming and Zhi.

Don't mention it.

I'm a professional. You can count on me.

Don't worry.

Exactly.

Yiming's hospital

has one of the best orthopedic departments.

You're in good hands.

That's right. The Spring Festival is coming up.

You traveled so far to get here.

Get prosthetic legs as soon as possible,

and moving around will be much easier.

Having to rely on a wheelchair every day

at such a young age

must be tough.

I'm used to it.

I lost my legs after taking a bad fall during snowboarding training.

But chasing dreams always comes with a price, right?

Snowboarding cost you your legs?

That's way too dangerous.

Wei Zhi, you must not go snowboarding anymore.

Mom, they were professional athletes

training for the national team.

I'm just a beginner. It's not the same.

Mrs. Wei, don't worry.

Shan Chong is a professional coach.

Zhi will be fine.

You're a snowboarding coach?

Wei Zhi and I

met through snowboarding.

I'm her...

coach.

Shan Chong is being modest.

You have no idea how skilled he is.

Even when caught in an avalanche, he...

An avalanche?

You two got caught in an avalanche?

It was just a small one.

Luckily, we weren't there when it happened.

You scared me.

Right,

I was actually talking about the avalanche

in the news.

But falling is inevitable, right?

Being on the snow every day,

you can't possibly never fall.

Right, Coach?

True.

You can't learn to snowboard

without falling.

But I have my turtle pad.

It keeps me from getting hurt.

A turtle pad?

Relying on such a risky sport

to make a living

must be tough.

So how much do you make...?

Mom!

It depends on how many students I have.

But Shan Chong is different.

He's incredibly skilled and well-respected.

He has students everywhere.

Someone like me,

with no talent,

wouldn't even qualify for his classes.

You even turn down students?

So your income must be...

Zhi has never been great

at sports.

Does she have any talent for snowboarding?

Why didn't you turn her down?

She...

She's not too skinny,

which helps her stay balanced.

Balanced?

Girls don't need

to be skinny.

As long as they're presentable

and well-mannered, that's enough.

Boys, on the other hand,

should at least have a stable income,

if not great wealth.

Otherwise,

how are they going to support a family in the future?

Am I right?

In this regard,

Yiming is outstanding.

Mrs. Wei,

you're making me blush.

Actually, Shan Chong is outstanding too.

Did you know?

He has a chance

to rejoin the national team

and compete for the country.

Rejoin the national team?

That's impressive.

He really is.

He was on the national team before.

Then why did he leave?

At the end of the day,

athletes have a short career.

Doctors, on the other hand,

keep moving up

once they're in the system.

The older they get, the more valuable they become.

Right, Yiming?

Well,

not necessarily.

Times

have changed.

Even doctors

switch careers now.

And with technological advancements,

AI is evolving rapidly.

- It can even... - Then let me ask you, Yiming.

If you

could choose again,

would you become a snowboarding coach instead?

Probably not,

mostly because I don't have the talent

or what it takes

to make the national team.

Even if I trained,

there's no guarantee I'd get in

and compete for the country.

And even if you got in, so what?

There are so many athletes on the national team.

Not everyone wins gold medals.

- Shan Chong can. - I can.

I believe

that as long as he makes it back to the team,

he'll win gold.

I believe in him too.

I've seen Shan Chong snowboard.

He'll definitely win gold.

Young man,

I admire your ambition.

If you can make the national team

and win a championship,

that would be

truly

impressive.

Here.

I have faith in you.

Here's to you

making it to the national team.

Cheers!

Thank you.

- Cheers. - Mrs. Wei,

cheers.

This fish maw soup is incredible.

It tastes just like before.

Zhi,

isn't this your favorite?

Have some more.

I'm watching my weight.

Can we talk?

I want to apologize

for how my mom

treated you.

It's fine.

I'm just Shan Shan's brother

and your snowboarding coach.

I'm sorry too.

I admit it.

I wasn't ready

to officially

introduce you to them.

You thought I couldn't handle it?

Of course not.

To be honest,

my parents and I

aren't that close.

When I was little,

they were always

busy with work

and barely came home.

I was practically raised

by my nanny.

Then, in my senior year of high school,

they suddenly became more present.

But instead

of acting out

like some

rebellious kid on TV,

I tried to build

a relationship with them.

I even gave up my dream

of applying

to art school

just to please them.

But aren't you living the way you want now?

That's right.

After I

started university,

I had to face things

I absolutely hated every day.

Then one day,

it suddenly hit me.

I realized my life

is my own to live.

I should be the one

making my choices and decisions.

Even if they

disapprove,

I will do my best

to prove myself to them.

I never knew you had

such a strong mind even as a kid.

Alright,

enough about me.

Let's talk about you.

What I said earlier

at the table

about winning gold

and all that

was just to shut my mom up.

Don't take it to heart.

She's tough on the outside

but soft on the inside.

Don't let her words

get to you.

Chong?

Hey, my dear brother?

What's wrong?

Why are you being gross?

I just wanted to see

how long you'd zone out

before noticing me.

Careful, it's hot.

Chong,

it's

all my fault.

What are you talking about?

Well,

let's be real.

Their family and ours

are from completely different worlds.

If I hadn't been there,

you probably would've made

a great first impression.

I mean, you're handsome.

And good looks do count for something, right?

This has nothing to do with you.

Don't overthink it.

Well,

what did Zhi

say to you?

She told me

not to worry.

She said her parents' opinions

wouldn't affect our relationship.

Really?

That's amazing!

She really is my idol.

Chong,

I think you should

just relax

and trust Zhi.

A girlfriend like her

is one

in a million.

That's exactly why I can't

just sit back

and take her for granted.

Hello?

Hello, Coach Shan.

This is Wei Zhi's father.

Would you be free tomorrow

for a private chat?

Thanks for waiting.

Thank you.

Sir.

Coach Shan.

Just call me Chong.

Have a seat.

Chong,

actually, Wei Zhi's mom

wanted to come along today,

but I figured

it'd be simpler for us men

to talk one-on-one.

I'll get straight to the point.

I hope you don't mind.

Please, go ahead.

Tell me the truth.

Are you and Wei Zhi

in a relationship?

Yes.

Sir,

I came to Nancheng this time

mainly for my sister's legs.

I felt bad showing up

empty-handed,

so I didn't tell you and Mrs. Wei

about my relationship with Wei Zhi.

But I never

meant any disrespect.

I just wanted to find

a better opportunity

to formally

meet you both.

Don't be nervous.

I can tell

you've got

good manners.

And you're not bad-looking either.

Actually, scratch that.

You're quite handsome.

I bet you have plenty of girls after you.

So tell me,

why did you

choose my daughter?

I'm flattered, sir.

I...

I think Wei Zhi

is a kind,

courageous,

and incredible person.

To me,

she's truly special.

Of course she is.

My daughter

is outstanding.

She basically

raised herself.

Her mother and I were too busy

to be there for her.

That's our

biggest regret

as parents.

Maybe we'll never

be able to fully make it up to her.

Even now, it feels

like there's always

a distance between us.

She even moved out

to pursue a career in comics.

We didn't want her to,

but there was nothing we could do.

Sir,

if you

and Mrs. Wei

could show more support for her,

maybe things between you would...

Comics

are just stories for kids.

It's a tough field,

and there's

no guarantee of success.

Being a comic artist is her dream.

She's been

working hard for it,

and she's talented.

She's already made a name

for herself in the industry.

It's good to have dreams,

but can dreaming

put food on the table?

You young people want freedom,

and I get that.

But as parents, our biggest concern

is whether our children can have a good life,

avoid unnecessary hardships,

and struggle less.

For a girl,

marriage is one

of the biggest decisions in life.

It's not something to be taken lightly.

So,

I hope

you can understand

where we're coming from.

Alright?

You've always been based in Xicheng, right?

Here, have a cup of tea.

Thank you, sir.

You're welcome.

It depends on the condition of the ski resorts.

In winter,

I'm mainly in Beishan and Xicheng.

In summer, I work in places like Nancheng,

where there are indoor ski facilities.

That's a lot of traveling.

Let me ask you something.

You have to be young

to be a snowboarding coach, right?

Can you keep doing it past 40?

And you have a sister.

Her treatment

must cost quite a bit, right?

Sir,

I have plenty of students,

and my rates aren't low.

Supporting my sister isn't a problem.

Earning for two and taking care of your sister?

That's a lot.

It's fine, sir.

Shan is my little sister.

It's only right that I

do everything I can for her.

Maybe you don't know Zhi well enough.

She's always lived

a comfortable life.

Our biggest regret

is not being there for her

as she grew up.

You spend your life traveling north and south,

rarely staying in one place.

How will you make time for Zhi?

She grew up without us by her side.

If her future partner

couldn't be there for her either,

what kind of life

would that be?

I admit

I haven't thought that far ahead.

But I'm sure Zhi

has her own thoughts on this.

It's something we can figure out together.

That's the problem with you young people.

You jump in headfirst

and ignore the practical issues.

Am I right?

Sir,

I didn't know

about Wei Zhi's family background.

But since I've decided

to be with her,

I'll work hard for our future.

Once I take care of my sister's prostheses,

I'll return to the national team.

I'll prove myself

to you and Mrs. Wei.

I've looked into you.

You've brought honor to the country

and achieved great results.

But that's all in the past.

Going back to the national team?

Do you still have what it takes to win?

[MissyJi]

[Video Call, Voice Call]

[Voice Call]

[MissyJi]

[Chong]

How did you know

I was about to call you?

Where are you?

I just finished work

and wanted to take you out for some snacks.

What's wrong?

Are you in a bad mood?

I'm fine.

Send me your location.

I'll come find you.

Alright, see you soon.

So, you dragged me out this late

to carry snacks for you?

No, I'm treating you

to late-night snacks.

Don't talk with food in your mouth.

Back in Hualing,

you took me

to so many fun places.

This is just me returning the favor.

This

is my favorite

seaside food market.

Look, turtles!

I haven't seen

real turtles in so long.

Look.

Isn't it adorable?

But I still think

my turtle pad is cuter.

I'm putting it back.

They all look exactly the same.

Chong,

the reason

I asked to meet you today is simple.

I just wanted to tell you

that Zhi's mother and I

share the same opinion.

We only want

our daughter

to have a happy

and stable future.

Right now,

that's something you can't provide.

Sir,

I understand

where you're coming from,

but...

I really love Wei Zhi.

Can you and Mrs. Wei give me a chance?

Chong,

maybe we seem selfish

to you,

but I do think highly

of you.

You're responsible,

and you have a strong sense of duty.

But that alone

isn't enough

for us to entrust

our daughter

to you.

Are you having fun?

Thank you.

For what?

For everything.

Are you worried

about Shan?

Or are you

anxious to return to the national team?

Don't stress yourself out so much.

Seeing you like this makes me worry.

Shan Chong,

do you know

why I'm so into you?

At first,

I was just drawn

to the looks of Mr. Glasses Cloth.

It was just a silly crush.

Then,

you came into my life.

You were so sharp-tongued,

and you drove me crazy every day.

But

when I found out

you were Mr. Glasses Cloth,

I actually felt

quite giddy inside.

Over time,

I discovered more and more

of your good qualities.

You're serious about what you do,

insanely talented,

and ambitious.

You're also incredibly responsible

to your friends, your family,

and most importantly,

to me.

Alright,

enough of that.

Let's just say

it was love at first sight.

We met in Nancheng.

Then we went to Beishan

and Xicheng together.

And now,

we're back in Nancheng.

Don't you think

this feels

like fate?

Sometimes I think

that if my life

were a comic book,

the male lead of my story

would definitely still be you.

What's wrong?

Are you so touched

that you can't even speak?

I'm sorry.

Sorry for what?

Can you give me some time?

What are you going to do?

Wei Zhi,

right now,

I might not be able

to prove to your father

that I can give you the life you deserve.

What do you mean?

Why do you need to prove it to him?

I really have nothing to offer you right now.

I never asked for anything.

But I can't just ignore it.

I can't let myself

take your love for granted

while you shoulder

your parents' doubts

and worries alone.

I have to think about our future

and the challenges

we might face.

Challenges?

What challenges?

Wei Zhi,

I want to be

with you for life.

I want

to be with you,

hand in hand, head held high,

without fearing anyone's doubts.

But right now,

I can't give you that.

Maybe to you,

I seem invincible on the slopes,

but life isn't a ski resort.

It doesn't snow in Nancheng.

I need to step up

and build a future

that is stable and secure

for both of us.

So,

let's take some time apart.

Okay?

No!

I... I know

my mom wasn't

exactly respectful to you,

but I'll talk to her.

I'll explain everything.

I'll make her

believe

in what we have.

Don't say things like this to me,

okay?

I'll do everything I can

and take the shortest time possible

to prove I can give you a happy life.

So,

just because of this,

you're breaking up

with me?

I'm sorry.

Fine.

Fine.

I respect your decision.

♪Memories, after the midnight snowfall♪

♪Remain hidden for so long♪

♪A dream soaked and worn by time♪

♪Is locked in my heart♪

♪The hourglass quietly flows in reverse♪

♪Let this journey drift as it will♪

♪From now on, I'll stay for you♪

♪Let me stand under the snow♪

♪So that you remain warm next to me♪

♪Crossing stitches♪

♪To weave this moment for you♪

♪Let the snow keep my silence♪

♪As I fall with you into the depths...♪

Sir, can you turn around?

We're already on the overpass.

It would take over 40 minutes to turn around.

Do you still want to go back, miss?

No, it's fine.

♪Memories, after the midnight snowfall♪

♪Remain hidden for so long♪

♪The hibernation dream is radiant as always♪

♪There's warmth in the heart♪

[I'm sorry]

Hello, Jiang Nanfeng?

Shan Chong just broke up with me!

Did he meet your parents?

How did you know?

So the day has come after all.

What do you mean?

Are my parents really that terrifying?

You know them

better than anyone.

I...

I...

But...

But I explained everything to him.

How could he

just break up with me

without even talking it through?

Men

are all idiots.

Besides, Shan Chong

is such a proud man

and the rock of his family.

Guys like him

keep everything bottled up,

no matter how much

they struggle inside.

If you knew all this,

why didn't you warn me earlier?

What do I do now?

You've dated so many guys.

Give me some advice.

The guys I've dated

aren't the same as him.

But honestly,

this just proves

how much he cares about you

and treasures you.

That's why it's eating him up so much.

What do you mean?

Look,

the difference between your families

is a fact.

And it's true that Shan Chong

isn't financially stable.

Or maybe

you two can try working through it together.

How long am I supposed to wait?

Right now,

he won't even pick up

my calls!

My dear,

relationships

are all about timing.

If it happens too soon or too late,

it won't work.

Wait, I...

I still don't get it.

We were fine before.

Why are we suddenly not right for each other?

Well,

should I talk to Shan Chong for you?

No, don't.

After all,

this is between the two of us.

I'll figure it out myself.

I just need to cool down first.

What is he thinking right now?

Will you two get back together?

Which of the following four items would you choose?

A, an apple.

B, a cookie.

C, playing cards.

D, a doll.

He's conflicted.

He feels like you're

from different worlds.

He thinks your family backgrounds

or personalities don't match.

However,

he still has feelings for you deep down,

and he's not sure

if he should keep going.

That's freakishly accurate.

[Do couples break up due to]

[Do couples break up due to family background differences?]

"Previous generations

valued matching social status

for a reason."

[Family wealth gaps bring real issues and should be taken seriously]

[To Chong: An apology isn't enough! I won't forgive you!]

Ugh, this is infuriating!

Fine.

So we broke up.

No big deal.

♪Thinking about you and your future♪

[MissyJi] ♪Thinking of you, with words to say♪

♪Watching you take each step♪

♪Breathing deeply, once again♪

♪Who truly understands you?♪

♪Who knows how wonderful you are?♪

♪You'll see if this is love♪

[Snowy Classroom Snowboarding Basics - Part 2]

Let's learn to do

a toeside sideslip.

To execute this move correctly,

press your shins against the tongue of your boots,

keep your hips tucked in,

and don't stick your butt out

because that will throw off your balance.

Push your hips forward,

keep your head up,

and look straight ahead.

Try to maintain an upward posture.

Then, feel as if you're pressing

and releasing the gas pedal.

That's how you do a toeside sideslip.

Once you've mastered that,

you can move on

to the toeside falling leaf.

Again,

wherever you look,

your board will naturally follow.

For example,

if you're regular-footed,

extend your left arm

and look left.

Your board will naturally slide that way.

Look upward,

and you'll slow down and stop.

Now try the same move on the right side.

Reach out to your right,

follow with your gaze,

and you'll glide that way.

Look up,

and you'll stop.

Practice these moves repeatedly,

and you'll quickly master the toeside sideslip

and the toeside falling leaf.

Now, as a beginner,

what should you do

when you fall forward?

If you're facing downhill when you fall,

bring your hands to your chest

and extend

your arms forward with the motion.

Never use your wrists to break your fall.

This could easily cause injury.

♪Thinking about you♪

♪And your future♪

♪Thinking of you♪

♪With words to say♪

♪Watching you♪

♪Take each step♪

♪Breathing deeply♪

♪Once again♪

♪Who truly understands you?♪

♪Who knows how wonderful you are?♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪Dear friend♪

♪I understand you♪

♪Once again♪

♪I listen to your breath♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪Dear friend♪

♪I understand you♪

♪Once again♪

♪I listen to your breath♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪My dear friend♪

♪You'll see if this is love♪