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♪Don't be afraid of the so-called top scorer♪

♪You're a legend in someone else's story too♪

♪Don't hold back, grow with all your might♪

♪Flowers bloom at the height of summer♪

♪Now let's reformat this life anew♪

♪Physics and math aren't that hard♪

♪In the flaming youth, we grow stronger together♪

♪My heart still burns with fiery heat♪

♪Follow the rhythm, let your spirit relieve♪

♪The night sky lights up, guiding my flight♪

♪I'll be brave with you, chasing the height♪

♪My love still burns, glowing so bright♪

♪Shining in eyes that smile with grace♪

♪Let us break through time and space♪

[Summit of Our Youth]

[Episode 1]

My dream is

to go to the Capital University.

I'm Gu Xuejiao.

Ever since I was little, I've dreamed of being a top student.

I worked very hard for that every day.

But the harder I tried, the more off-track I got,

[Name: Gu Xuejiao Total Score: 189]

and thus the more disappointed.

That dark-skinned jock

will eventually

become a foot-scratching homebody.

Compared to man troubles,

the hardships of work

is nothing.

Good thing that work isn't just about your diploma,

[Certificate of Honor] but also your skills.

[Xintu Group Co., Ltd.]

[September 5, 2024]

[Diploma] Today, Xuejiao will officially

get in the tech department.

From admin

to the core department.

I'm so jealous.

[Dear Gu Xuejiao, Congratulations on passing the transfer interview.]

Other fresh grads start off

as software engineers.

But it took me five years.

September 5th, 2024.

My 28th birthday.

Gu Xuejiao.

You're about to start

a brand-new chapter.

Wait,

you're pulling the offer?

Yes,

my first degree might not

meet your hiring criteria.

But I still want to

fight for this opportunity.

I earned a bachelor's degree

in software engineering

through a part-time

correspondence program.

[Audit Qualification]

[Bachelor's Degree Certificate] Please take a look.

I truly value

this opportunity.

I even gave up the offer

to become a full-time employee

in my original position.

The truth is, you didn't pass

our technical review.

I have the email.

I did pass.

There is

a critical bug

your code.

Can you show me

the error log?

Do you think I made a mistake?

Ms. Gu,

the last thing I want

is to lose a talent.

So we'll help you

reapply

for a full-time headcount on your original team.

Your past performance

has been truly outstanding.

[Audit Qualification] But your resume

doesn't quite match

what our tech team needs.

Forget it.

I quit.

I've got real skills.

I'll survive anywhere.

Oh, no,

I should've negotiated my severance

before quitting.

Babe,

congrats on going full-time.

We broke up

ages ago.

Xuejiao,

can we get back together?

I haven't played games

for two whole weeks.

Wow, you're awesome.

stop acting out.

People are watching.

You weren't like this before.

You changed

your college application

to go to the same school as me.

To avoid a long-distance relationship,

you even rejected two offers

for overseas promotions.

Remember?

I was the only one

giving

in this relationship.

I gave up so much

just to be with you.

And you?

That's not

what you used to say.

You said

I was cool and charming,

just like the male lead

in a drama.

That's why I needed to

snap myself out of it.

Blinded by love,

broke by choice and die young.

We're almost thirty.

To me,

you'll always be 18.

I...

Xuejiao.

Sir...

You said we'd be together forever!

Mr. Lin,

thank you for

walking me out.

You're Mr. Zhihua's most valued hire.

Official headcount is tight these days,

I had to kick a contractor out

to make room for you.

We planted a critical bug

in her code.

That came from Mr. Zhihua?

Yes.

Pull up Gu Xuejiao's

program logs.

I'd like to review them.

Lin Zhihua,

did I do something to you?

Why are you targeting me?

What? Because I didn't hire you?

Why don't you take a look

at yourself first?

You gave up

everything for a guy,

turned down promotion chances.

After five years, you're still

a highly replaceable contractor.

You're almost thirty.

You gave up

your full-time offer because

you failed the transfer.

That shows you lack priorities

and crack under pressure.

You wouldn't last

in tech anyway.

Why did you change my code?

I changed your code?

You planted a bug in my code,

so that your precious

Zhou Shiyun can take the job,

didn't you?

If the hiring process is unfair, I won't have it.

You won't let me

go to B1 for my laptop,

how am I supposed to review your code?

Then I'll come with you.

I'll be watching you.

What's happening?

Don't panic, hit the alarm button!

[September 5, 2024 High 21°C Low 11°C Sunny]

Blinded by love,

broke by choice and die young.

I just wanna go back

to 10 years ago and slap myself.

Please take your seat in the exam room accordingly.

You gave up

everything for a guy,

turned down promotion chances.

[Subject: Chinese Exam Time: 9:00 - 11:30]

After five years, you're still

a highly replaceable contractor.

Good luck on the exam.

You said

we'd be together forever!

If Yi Tianyu hadn't

shown up,

she might've gone

to the Capital University, not me.

[September 5, 2024]

[September 5, 2014]

[Restarting Life DAY 1]

You've got half an hour left.

Hurry up.

Wait.

[Jinghai No.7 High School Grade 12 Placement Exam]

[Mathematics (Science)]

Jinghai No.7 High School?

[Jinghai No.7 High School Grade 12 Placement Exam]

[Mathematics (Science)]

2014?

[2014 - 2015]

Senior year?

What are you doing?

What's wrong with you?

Acting all jumpy.

Why are you also here?

Babe.

You changed

your college application

to go to the same school as me.

To avoid a long-distance relationship,

you even rejected two offers

for overseas promotions.

Remember?

I was the only one

giving in this relationship.

Gu Xuejiao.

What are you doing?

You're in an exam.

I...

I'm turning in my test.

She didn't finish yet.

Meet me at the pedestrian bridge.

So real.

Too real.

If this isn't a dream,

then I must be...

I'm dreaming.

Senior year was always

a nightmare for me.

Since the day I started high school,

my mind drifted

further away from studying.

My grades kept dropping,

that's why I kept running into setbacks later at work.

Even in a dream,

I want to slap myself

so bad.

For someone almost thirty,

dreaming of returning to puberty

is kind of cheesy.

Better wake up now.

What are you doing?

Yi Tianyu.

Why are you still

haunting me in my dream?

Ex-boyfriend.

But this 18-year-old face

is way too real.

You asked me out for this?

Ow, it hurts, ouch!

You asked me here

so you can

pinch me like this?

Ow!

It hurts me too!

It hurts me too...

I can also feel it...

This isn't a dream.

It is a dream.

No, it's not.

Is it?

No?

And finally, let's take a look at

September 5th's

weather forecast for Jinghai.

Daytime high,

28°C.

Low,

20°C.

It'll be hot.

Sun protection is advised

when heading out.

Come take a look!

Two pairs of socks, five yuan!

Come take a look!

[2014 Newest Property Developments Limited-Time Exclusive Major Discounts]

I...

have been reborn?

Aren't you surprised?

Who wanted to see you?

You left me the note yourself.

No wonder you got all flustered just now.

You wanted to ask me out, but you were shy.

That really is my handwriting.

Hard to deny it now.

Ms. Yin!

What? Where is she?

She's here?

Today,

let me teach you a lesson.

Next time you read a note,

don't just read the front.

I'm off.

Focus on your studies.

2014.

Senior year.

My 18-year-old self.

The one I kept

regretting over and over again.

Gu Xuejiao.

Don't say the heavens

didn't give you a chance.

Restarting the game.

Let's check my memory first.

[Gambling is risky. Please play responsibly.]

You can predict the lottery numbers?

[Chinese Sports Lottery]

Seriously?

Trust me.

You'll win for sure.

The red balls are

31,

24.

I don't remember the numbers at all.

[Chinese Sports Lottery]

Forget the double-color ball.

Try something else.

[Jinghai 4+1 Ticket Snatching and Instant Draw with Prizes Starts Now!]

Sir,

I made a mistake.

I meant sports lottery.

That insane upset match

with record-breaking odds.

Germany vs. Brazil in the World Cup.

Bet 7 to 1.

You'll get rich for sure.

Not happening.

Why not?

The World Cup is over.

Where am I supposed to bet?

September 5, 2014.

[September 5, 2014]

Right.

Today's the placement test.

Summer's over already.

Oh,

and it's my 18th birthday.

[Happy 18th Birthday To Jiao]

Birthday?

Birthday!

Oh, no.

Did she just scam me for a lottery ticket?

Don't tell anybody

I let you play the lottery.

[Create a healthy growth environment No lottery sales to minors]

As reported by our station,

the famous phone brand Yano

officially declared bankruptcy today.

[After restart September 5, 2014] Yano's largest parts supplier,

our city's

South District Component Factory

[Before restart September 5, 2014] was hit with huge order cancellations.

A large stockpile is stuck in the plant.

Insiders say

[News]

the factory's cash flow

has completely dried up.

Salaries are no longer being paid.

Workers are not getting any compensation.

Coming up next,

financial news.

On my 18th birthday,

Dad chose loyalty

over severance

and pay cut,

but ended up

losing both his job and the compensation.

That was

the starting point

of our family's decline

over the next ten years.

I'm not just here

to change my fate,

but to help those I love

live a better life.

This time,

there's no way

I'll let Dad

sign that form.

Dad! I'm...

You're back.

[Intention Form]

Dad.

you signed it already?

[Intention Form]

The factory's going under...

Forget it.

He won't believe me anyway.

I, I mean...

We should think it over.

Nowadays,

everyone uses smartphones.

Who uses keypads...?

What's wrong with you, kid?

You were

supporting me

to stand with the factory.

What now?

Changed your mind?

Look at this phone.

I won it for you

at the factory's assembly contest

as your tenth birthday gift.

Eight years have passed.

Not a single issue.

So,

what does that tell you?

It means

some things

can stand the test of time.

People can too.

[File folder]

[File folder]

Oh right,

I've got something for you.

Wait here.

Let me get it.

[File folder]

[File folder]

Here.

Look.

Mr. Sun from the canteen

heard it's your birthday

and made you

a big cake.

Let's wait for

your mom and brother.

Okay.

You get some rest.

I'll make two more dishes.

Okay.

[File folder]

This time,

[File folder] I won't let Dad

repeat the mistake.

[Intention Form Severance √ Pay cut x]

What are you standing there for?

You think I don't know

why you're sneaking out?

Just out for a bit.

Don't tell Mom and Dad.

I won't let you go.

Roller Blast beta's today!

I'm the backbone

of the design team!

I must be there!

You're just an intern rendering stuff.

What backbone?

What is it?

What's going on?

Did I hit anyone?

You hit me.

You alright?

That punk didn't shut the window.

Look at this.

Must've been the wind

rattling everything.

They're all knocked over.

Thought it was a thief,

turn out it was just my bad luck.

You're right,

how did I hit you?

My bad, sorry.

Gu Xuejiao.

I knew you still

care about your big brother.

Covered for me

at a time like this.

I'll bring you breakfast.

Bye.

Gu Xuejiao.

Give me the key.

I'm in a rush.

Wait, are you crazy?

Stop.

Hurry, give me that.

Today, I'll stay

right here,

watching you.

You're not

going anywhere.

Admin guy,

two instant noodles for No. 40!

Okay, coming.

Give it an E skill.

I broke up.

I got kicked out by my landlord.

'Cause I didn't pay the rent.

Look,

just crash in my booth for now.

Gu Mingze.

This time,

let me help you

reinvent your life.

The key?

Gu Mingze!

Xuejiao,

why did you sleep here?

Dad,

Mingze's...

It's the weekend,

he has no class,

so he went to buy us breakfast.

Who said he doesn't have class?

Mr. Gao's

coming over soon to tutor him.

Those two trial lessons went well,

so your mom and I

decided to hire him.

I'll skip breakfast.

Auntie Zhou's husband is having a party today,

I have work to do.

Right,

Xuejiao,

you sit in

on the lessons with your brother.

And keep an eye on him.

Make sure he pays attention.

Mr. Gao is

a top student from the Capital University.

Last year, he helped a senior

improve

by 200 points in just 6 months.

It's a bargain for us.

One payment, two senior students.

Hurry up, hon.

The shuttle's here.

I gotta go now.

Bye bye, Mom.

Bye bye.

Focus, okay?

I remember you wanted

to get into the Capital University too.

Capital University.

My dream is

to go to the Capital University.

[Yi Tianyu]

Gu Xuejiao,

[Yi Tianyu] you used to have such ambition.

[Yi Tianyu]

[We won't be two parallel lines. - Gu Xuejiao]

How did you

go astray halfway?

♪Block out mocking from idle bystanders♪

If you'd worked

as hard in your senior year as when you

took the correspondence program later,

you'd have peaked long ago.

♪Though troubles always outnumber solutions♪

♪Even if I fall, I fall with grace♪

♪Can life be restarted♪

♪I can't say for sure♪

♪If I fail again, I won't be sad♪

♪Even Zhao Zilong fought Battle of Changban 7 times♪

♪If life has no second chances♪

♪Then this last chance is now♪

♪No more being tired and worn out♪

♪No more being confused♪

♪No more being afraid♪

♪Don't let anyone put my life in quotes♪

[Study hard, improve every day]

[If you don't work hard today, how can you expect success tomorrow?]

♪No more laziness♪

[Go to the Capital University!]

♪Let me pick up my pencil again♪

Star of Wisdom, hear my vow.

Let Gu Xuejiao rise again now.

With laser focus, exams I ace.

To the dream school, I claim my place.

PhD and Master’s, mine to keep.

A winner’s life

on the main street.

[2015 College Entrance Exam]

[2015 National College Entrance Exam (Paper A)]

♪I'd rather be a broken piece of jade than a perfect tile♪

I can't remember

the college entrance exam questions.

[Subject: Chinese Exam Time: 9:00 - 11:30] But maybe the essay topic.

Don't remember the lottery numbers.

As well as the exam questions.

Looks like in this new life,

I still can't cheat.

Fine.

Let's do a mock exam first.

♪No more insecurity♪

♪No more lonely noise♪

♪No more laziness♪

I have no idea

[College Entrance Exam First Round Assessment Test]

what these questions are about.

Gu Mingze.

You finally came back.

Lin Zhihua.

Why are you targeting me?

Did I do something to you?

You won't let me

go to B1 for my laptop,

how am I supposed to review your codes?

Is this Gu's place?

Haunting me like a ghost.

What did you say?

I said,

why didn't Gao

come here himself

and had to send a sub?

Something came up at home.

I'm covering all his gigs.

Forget him.

Let's talk about you.

So you're the idiot who failed

the college entrance exam

twice in a row?

Teaching isn't

something you can just wing.

Education is a matter of national importance.

If you mess me up,

who's responsible?

Kiddo,

you may be smart, but you're barely twenty.

Time for me

to teach you a lesson.

You say

you're Gao's classmate,

so you're from the Capital University too?

Where's your resume and diploma?

I'm a direct-entry Ph.D. student.

Haven't graduated yet.

So no diploma,

right?

You could say that.

Then don't blame me

for getting my revenge.

Though this is a free

trial class,

Gao just sent

some random guy

over here,

isn't it kinda inappropriate?

In that case,

I'll take my leave.

Wait!

You just gave up like that?

How about trying

to persuade me?

Should I get on my knees,

cry, and beg you

to give me a chance?

I won't say no for that.

[Imagine a top student from CU failing a trial class.]

That'd be so embarrassing,

right?

Leave without even

saying goodbye?

So you've always been rude.

I should just be

an internet café admin with Gu Mingze.

Jiao.

Jiao.

We are not

in the same class this semester.

I'm gonna miss you.

How could I bear to see you so sad?

Don't worry, Shiyun.

I'll be back in Class One in no time.

Nothing matters more than besties,

right?

Jiao.

What's wrong?

You...

Who'd fall into the same trap twice?

I mean,

from now on, I'm all about studying.

So you really don't

want to stay in Class Eight?

No.

You worked so hard

to get into Class Eight.

You can't just leave.

That'll be a waste.

So don't give up,

Xuejiao.

I'll join your soap-opera drama later.

Sun Tiantian!

Who are you?

I'm Gu Xuejiao.

Our dads work together.

I remember now.

I baked your birthday cake base

for my dad.

My dad said you were in Class Eight.

I'm in Class Eight too.

We can go to

and from school together.

Sounds good!

Make way, make way!

Watch it!

No biking on campus!

Get out of the way!

Xuejiao, you okay?

No.

Xuejiao, run.

Who did it?

Xuejiao, just run.

Or she'll know it's you.

I've already started over.

I'm not scared of her.

Let's go.

Gu Xuejiao.

Just you wait.

Don't let me get you.

Or you're done for.

Hey,

are you okay?

Get up.

Class,

to encourage everyone

to study harder

this semester,

I've decided to rearrange your seats

based on

the placement test results.

I hope this new reward system

will motivate you guys.

It's senior year.

Time to sprint for the finish line.

Anyone whose name I call out

go into the classroom and pick your seat.

Liu Jiaxue.

Here.

Xi Junyang.

Here, ma'am.

Bai Yubin.

Here.

Isn't that Gu Xuejiao?

Xuejiao,

aren't you afraid of offending Chen Xiao?

Don't you know

she's the top dog at No. 7 High?

I know that all too well.

Then why you...?

You don't get it.

The enemy of my enemy

is my friend.

Zhou Zilin.

She dropped in the rankings

and ended up in our class.

Why would I care?

I didn't say you cared.

Qi Lei.

Here!

See you later.

Sun Tiantian.

Here.

Isn't she Yi Tianyu's tablemate?

- Gu Xuejiao. - Ms. Yin.

Did you call the wrong name?

It should've been me.

No.

You're next.

She scored higher than you.

Look.

[Sun Tiantian 327 Gu Xuejiao 326]

I...

Yi Tianyu.

I...

This...

You're here.

She beat you by 1 point.

Still, that's higher.

Do better next time.

Do better next time.

Go.

Okay.

Class,

if you don't use your brain,

it's just decoration.

I'm not asking you to top

the whole school.

But can we at least

not all fail?

How did I do worse

than last time?

[Jinghai No.7 High School Grade 12 Placement Exam]

[Mathematics (Science)]

After all I've done,

I still became Yi Tianyu's tablemate.

You...

I knew you were staring.

Got a stiff neck?

You got a stiff neck.

Yi Tianyu!

If you don't want to study,

don't bother

those who do, okay?

No, ma'am...

Turning your back on me already?

Now,

turn to page two.

Study god, bless me.

Tiantian,

are you crying?

Did you fail?

I'm thanking the god.

Do not disturb.

Who's that?

You don't know?

That's the legend of No. 7 High.

Went from

a failing student into a top scorer in one year.

Made it to the Capital University.

The Capital University and the Edris University

fought over him so hard back then.

Our school had someone like that?

I got this pic with effort.

I prayed to him

for 3 days before the exam.

And I scored 80

in math for the very first time.

Am I lucky or what?

Yeah, right.

You just guessed right

on a few multiple choice.

What study god?

Said the one who scored 18.

Let me see.

Return it after.

Not as handsome as me.

Tiantian.

Do you want my photo?

I'll give you mine,

Way better than his.

I'll find one for you later.

I think I have one here.

Yi Tianyu!

Let's continue.

I'll find it for you later.

[After restart September 9, 2014]

Do you like it?

Did you bring me

anything tasty today?

I asked you yesterday

to charge the scooter's battery.

You said yes,

did you forget again?

You didn't answer my calls.

I had to push it back in the rain.

I was so focused on editing

this "I love Xuejiao" thing.

Didn't hear it.

[I love you Xuejiao]

Screw Yi Tianyu.

Screw the study god.

This time,

I only believe in myself.

Who would've thought,

the capitalist who bullied me 10 years later

is just a barista

at some café now.

As long as I put in half the effort

I use to please clients at work,

I'll have him tutoring me in no time.

What are you doing?

I'm

worshipping the study god.

Wasting time

on this mumbo jumbo.

Let me see

what stupid god that is.

Senior Lin.

Sorry I failed

to recognize a great person.

I really, really hope you can

help me ace my exams.

This is a café.

If you're ordering,

the menu's up there.

Okay.

Will you stop?

Lin,

I'm sincerely asking you

to help...

If you're not ordering,

the door's right there.

Fine.

I'll order.

I'll have

a cappuccino, no sugar,

for you.

How do you pay?

Pay?

I'm leaving.

Bye bye.

Bye bye.

Take care.

Lin.

You waited the whole day?

I wasn't just waiting.

I was studying.

Lin.

I've done a lot of reflecting the past few days.

When you came to my house,

I had just flunked an exam.

So I took it out on you.

I'm terribly sorry for that.

Scold me all you want.

I was blind to your talent.

I'm deadwood.

But look

how eager I am to learn.

Would you please

consider being my tutor?

First,

my current student is Gu Mingze,

not you.

Second,

I've already spoken

to his parents.

Once Gao Rui is available,

he'll return to tutoring him.

I'm me.

My brother is my brother.

I'm asking you

to tutor me, Gu Xuejiao.

Please step aside.

Lin.

Lin.

If you don't say yes, I won't leave.

What's that?

Lin!

L...Lin!

Lin.

You're waiting for me, right?

Overconfidence is an illness.

You need help.

I tested it.

This is the safest speed.

Didn't expect you

to value your life this much.

Burning bright

in a limited life span.

So, our goals are actually

the same.

You spent just one year in senior year

going from flunking

to the top scorer.

I want to follow in your footsteps,

[get in the CU.]

You investigated me?

Wrong.

It's worship.

The study god of No. 7 High.

A comeback legend.

Nonsense.

There's no legend.

I was just managing my scores.

Flunk when I wanted to,

top when I felt like it.

L...Lin.

Lin.

What happened to your safe speed?

Being bugged by a kid

is mentally exhausting,

much less safe.

If it weren't for the CU,

I wouldn't bother with you.

Kiddo.

I had a very good seat.

The play was very interesting.

I didn't enjoy it.

A young man

and a young woman

were sitting behind me.

They were talking...

Left, a bit to the left.

Shiyun.

That claw machine hack you taught me

works like a charm.

Told you.

[Challenge Score: 20 Current Score: 24]

[Challenge Score: 20 Current Score: 26]

[Challenge Score: 20 Current Score: 28]

Three.

Two.

[Challenge Score: 20 Current Score: 38]

One.

[Time's up]

Let's go.

Okay.

Shiyun.

Is that you?

What a coincidence.

Why didn't you go home

but came here?

Well,

there's a bookstore up ahead.

I went to buy some books.

You actually got that plushie?

That's a limited edition from the arcade

down the street.

The...this?

Is it?

The owner probably gave it to me

because I bought too many books.

What are you doing

out here at this hour?

What else would I be doing?

Shiyun,

don't tell my sister.

Xuejiao

has been ignoring

my texts recently.

How dare she?

I'll talk to her when I get back.

It's fine.

She's probably in a bad mood

because she did worse than Yi Tianyu

this time.

She's the bottom of the class this time?

Interesting.

You didn't know?

My mistake.

You never heard that.

It's alright.

You're just worrying about her.

Don't worry,

I won't rat you out.

Gu Xuejiao's lucky

to have a friend

like you.

Just keep it to yourself.

And do not

tell your parents about it.

Right.

Mom and Dad

don't know yet.

If they find out,

they'll break her legs.

Gu Xuejiao, look at you now.

Anyway,

don't say

you heard it from me.

I should go home now.

Bye bye.

Let me walk you back.

No need.

Be careful on your way.

Bye bye.

Gu Mingze!

It's not fair!

Why do you get snacks

when you study,

and I don't?

You call that studying?

Of course, I'm studying!

I'm studying history,

the tragic history of my dear sister.

Heard you scored even lower

than Yi Tianyu.

Dead last, huh?

Give it back!

Isn't he the guy

always showing off on the basketball court?

He's not bad.

But still a little off

compared to me.

Give it back!

No, no, no.

Give it to me!

Don't make me hit you!

Hurry up!

Hit me.

Beg me.

Beg, and I may give it back.

Not happening, just give me that!

What's with all the noise?

[Top Student Math Exercise Book]

♪In a dark room♪

♪How carefully we light a single lamp♪

♪So there won't be an echoing sound♪

♪Flipping through memories♪

♪Every line a trail where our steps entwine♪

♪That's us drawing closer to each other♪

♪Let it be fate♪

♪Let us give all our courage♪

♪To journey through time with you♪

♪If you can♪

♪Read the secret in my gaze♪

♪You'll see you've always been in my heart♪

♪I try to open up my arms♪

♪Because I'm certain of this love♪

♪Summit of our youth♪

♪Even if the wind roars, it's okay♪

♪There's a figure approaching♪

♪I know it must be you♪

♪I try to open up my arms♪

♪Because I'm certain of this love♪

♪Summit of our youth♪

♪Even if the wind roars, it's okay♪

♪There's a figure approaching♪

♪I know it must be you♪