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[Never-Ending Summer]

[Episode 8]

Why are you zoning out?

Call him brother.

Brother.

I'm leaving.

Come back.

So rude.

Sit down.

Why do I feel like

you guys know each other?

Are you classmates?

We used to...

Not close.

Since you don't go to school every day,

no wonder you don't know anyone.

You have no idea

how good her grades are.

It's a pity that

she didn't take the college entrance exam.

Here is the thing.

She has been in poor health since childhood.

She had a fever on the day of the exam,

which affected

her score.

She also plans to...

I will retake the exam.

Auntie Guo promised me

that she would support me

until I graduate from college.

Yes.

I found

a cram school in the northern suburbs.

She will be leaving soon.

My sister-in-law, you are so kind.

I really couldn't tell before.

In that case,

Zhou Wan will retake the exam,

and Xixiao will prepare to apply to the art academy.

Why don't you stay at our place?

Xixiao never pays much attention to his studies.

You can stay by his side

and be a role model for him.

No, thank you.

I... I am

more used to being alone.

Yeah.

Don't make it difficult for her.

She's afraid of being a burden.

She's under too much pressure.

I think it's a good idea.

After all, I have a lot

to learn from you.

Really?

Look, Xixiao has agreed to it.

What else are you

shy about?

Ms. Chen,

please clean up

Xixiao's childhood room.

It's just that in his room,

there are many paintings he drew when he was a kid,

so the walls are a bit messy.

Please don't mind it.

Then, I'll give you a year.

But

your mother's school

is not easy to get into.

Are you confident?

Yes.

I'm telling you, Lu Xixiao,

if you cause

any trouble

at home

this year,

don't pretend

in front of me

that you are preparing thoroughly.

Understand?

Just go abroad

and study finance.

Can you promise that?

Okay.

Alright.

Then it's settled.

Let's eat.

Who are you waiting for?

Go play your game.

From now on,

you'll be living together every day.

Why did you make things so awkward

between you two?

What?

I said,

since you'll be

living together every day,

why did you make things awkward?

Let me ask you something.

If one day

Gu Meng becomes your sister,

what can you do?

What else can I do?

Get along well with her.

Besides, Gu Meng and I

are not like you and Zhou Wan.

We are very special.

We have a deep bond.

What kind of bond do you two have?

Tell me about it.

Do you know how many times Gu Meng

wrote my name in that notebook?

Fifty-seven times.

Fifty-seven times, man.

Do you know what that means?

She will never forget me.

I sometimes really admire

your way of thinking.

Really.

You can deceive yourself.

I could never be so blind anyway.

You're not blind?

I think deep down,

you're probably pretty happy.

What? Say that again.

Never mind.

Okay.

You haven't finished, Wan.

What's the situation

between you two now?

Grandma is in the hospital,

and she's always worried about my safety.

Anyway, that place

is closer to the hospital.

Who's asking about that?

I mean you and Lu Xixiao.

You also added each other

back on WeChat.

He even let you go to his house.

Why are you two

at odds again?

It's a bit complicated.

Tell us more.

The aunt who

sponsored me before

is his stepmother.

He doesn't like her.

Our friendship

wasn't pure from the start.

Then, what exactly is

your relationship now?

Roommates?

Sworn siblings?

Your relationship is

more dramatic than the soap operas

my mom watched.

All right.

We should head out now.

He probably doesn't want

to see me now either.

Then, why did he let you go over?

If it's a misunderstanding,

then, clear it up.

If you really did something wrong,

then apologize properly.

It's simple.

You must...

You scared me to death. Are you crazy?

Weren't we going to watch a movie?

Let's go.

I told you to wait for me at the cinema.

I was going straight there from Zhou Wan's place.

Why go through all this trouble?

Look, what's this?

Look, what's that?

I specifically rode my bike to pick you up.

So handsome.

To save you from taking a taxi.

Is it cool?

Not bad, right?

You guys go watch the movie.

I'll leave first.

Bye.

Bye.

Okay.

Remember what I said, Wan.

Let me carry that for you.

No need.

This way, please.

Thank you.

Here.

I've packed

all your luggage.

What I said at the dinner table

wasn't just for him.

You know that, right?

I know.

Hurry.

The wedding

has to be postponed for now.

Dad means

we'll talk about it after Xixiao leaves next year.

In addition,

as for you,

you need to know your place

in this family,

since there are already

too many people causing me trouble

in this family.

Got it.

Remember to miss me.

And your

so-called younger daughter.

Keep an eye on her.

Slow down.

This room

doesn't have a private bathroom.

The bathroom is outside.

This is it.

Thank you.

Come in.

If you need anything,

just let me know.

Thank you.

Get some rest early.

If you need anything,

just ask me.

Thanks for your help.

Okay.

Thank you for your hard work.

Lu Xixiao.

I didn't expect

to get closer to your childhood

this way.

I... I didn't know

someone was in here.

Don't you have a private bathroom

in your room?

Are you bossing me around now?

Are you done using it?

Don't you think you should come over and say hi

since you've moved in?

I thought you didn't want to see me.

What about you?

♪ I'mma take a frozen heart ♪

♪ Someone's gonna make it ♪

♪ In the building of my broken part ♪

♪ Someone's gonna fix it ♪

♪ I'm the only one guy with the ten things crime ♪

♪ I deserve a sanction in my mind ♪

Do you want to see me?

♪ Nescience doesn't mean ♪

♪ That I can fly ♪

♪ But I never seem to close ♪

♪ The dormer lock ♪

I

didn't know things would turn out like this.

♪ Telling you how the sky above the roof ♪

♪ Is full of stars ♪

I didn't mean to make you unhappy.

What's the result?

Isn't it the same?

Do you have time?

Wan.

Someone is using this bathroom.

Go to my room and use mine.

What are you waiting for?

Your godmother is calling you,

my sister.

Is it fun for you to move in?

Do you think

you can scare me like this?

Of course not.

It's not like I chose to move in here.

I just want to save Grandma.

It's been a long time since we were in the same room.

Are you a little unused to me,

your daughter?

[Inpatient Building]

Dinner is ready.

Mom.

I washed some fruit for you.

Come on.

Have some fruit.

Well,

Wan,

Guo Yan and I

haven't been in touch for over a decade.

She sent so many things to me all of a sudden

I don't think it's proper.

That's okay.

Aren't we family, Mom?

Since she wants to give them to you,

just accept them.

These past few years,

Wan has really grown up.

Mom, your cultivated her well.

I brought you food.

Let me help you take this out.

No need.

No need to do so.

Let me do it.

You're just making it worse.

Take out the bowls and chopsticks for me.

Mom, I'm leaving now.

150,000 yuan.

This is the money for your grandma's medical treatment.

A kidney transplant costs 300,000 yuan.

This is only half.

I have a condition for the other half.

What condition?

Don't you think

a year is too long?

To study finance,

letting him go aboard

at the end of this summer is good.

You want him to leave quickly

so you can marry into the Lu family, right?

Zhou Wan, I have plenty of ways to

make him leave.

But

you have to do something.

You want me to persuade him

to leave this summer?

Yes.

That would be great.

If you do it,

the entire Lu family will thank you.

After all, no one

wants him to study art.

I won't accept your condition.

This money is what you

were supposed to give me.

Grandma needs medical treatment.

Do you want to make a choice

between your grandma

[New Times Bank Transfer cheque]

and Lu Xixiao?

Grandma's illness is quite serious.

She can't wait much longer.

Aren't you afraid that

I'll expose you first?

Are you crazy, Guo Xiangling?

Expose me for what?

Go ahead and expose me.

You would've said it if you wanted to.

Lu Xixiao would have known by now.

But he knows nothing.

That's because you care about him.

You are afraid he'd get hurt,

so you chose to hide everything.

Besides,

if you kick me out,

what good does it do for you?

How can I give you money if I don't have any?

We are mother and daughter.

We rise and fall together.

Don't you understand that?

He has the right to do

whatever he wants to do or study.

How can I change his mind?

Not to mention this is

what he wants to do most.

I don't care what he wants to study.

I just want him to go abroad as soon as possible,

so I can enter the Lu family.

He has to leave.

[New Times Bank Transfer cheque]

You can't take this money for nothing.

Xixiao.

What are you looking at? Only me.

He's sick, didn't you know?

No way.

You guys live together!

I've been taking care of

Grandma these past few days.

I haven't seen him at home.

I thought he wasn't home.

Unbelievable.

You are close to each other

yet pretending each other doesn't exist.

Ms. Chen.

Wan.

I bought something.

He might like it.

Exactly.

He hasn't eaten any food today

and hasn't taken his medicine either.

Take it to him.

He won't let me in.

No.

He agreed to let you move in.

There's no reason he wouldn't want to see you.

After all, I'm not the one he wants to see.

Come on.

Take the medicine to him too.

Go.

Go.

What's the matter?

Didn't you just leave?

Why are you back?

It's me.

Come in.

I packed some Three-Delicacy noodles for you.

Eat some.

Finally, you showed up.

I thought you were mad at me.

You were afraid I was mad,

so you didn't come here?

Fine.

It can be counted as an excuse.

Fine, just consider me being mad.

You aren't mad.

You need to take your medicine.

Remember to turn up the AC.

Cover yourself tightly with the blanket,

sweat it out,

and rest well for a couple of days.

I'm going back now.

Wait.

You're leaving?

Ruthless.

How do you think I caught this cold?

That day on the mountain,

I wanted to go back and pick you up.

But when I got there, you were nowhere to be found.

Then, I'll stay with you a bit longer.

Take your medicine.

[Jiang Yan sent you a new message.]

Are you okay?

He didn't give you a hard time, did he?

No.

Don't worry.

Are you coming back in the next few days?

You said you'd keep me company,

but you're quite busy.

I didn't do anything.

This is my phone.

What do you mean?

You made me catch a cold.

You're keeping me company,

and brought me food and drinks.

I haven't seen your sincerity.

Then, what should I do?

♪ Warm fish tank ♪

♪ Glasses grow ♪

♪ Drowning at dusk ♪

♪ You came to save me ♪

Let's share weal and woe.

♪ Just like that ♪

♪ You said it was a weird dream ♪

I'll pass the cold to you.

♪ The sense of deja vu came suddenly♪

♪ 2013, 16 times faster ♪

♪ The night is like a window and the night is like the ocean ♪

♪ Just like all the memories ♪

So annoying.

Remember to eat the noodles.

I'm leaving.

Come in.

I hope you like it.

It's from Miss Zhou.

Okay.

I'll be going then.

Morning.

Morning.

Are you over your cold?

Much better,

thanks to you.

That's great.

Come on, let's eat.

You finally look like a family.

Sit, Xixiao.

I'm full. I'll get going.

So early. Where are you going?

To admire the moon.

Admire...

Ms. Chen.

Why are you in such a hurry?

Xixiao went to see Professor Qin today.

He said he needed to bring his portfolio,

but I found his drawing left on the table.

He must have forgot it.

Don't worry. I'll deliver it to him.

Slow down.

Professor.

I want to hear the truth.

Where exactly is my drawing

not good enough?

Are you sure?

It might be a blow to you.

Absolutely not.

So confident?

If I didn't want to hear the truth,

I'd probably still be on the mountain road,

racing my bike and gambling with my life.

Are the ones you brought today

all of your works?

Yes.

You paint very well.

To be honest,

you won't have much trouble with your application.

But I have no interest

in tutoring you.

Because I don't think I can help you.

How could you not help me?

Professor Qin, if you

were my tutor,

it would be extremely helpful.

Professor Qin.

Because I don't know

how to help you.

You've been painting

what your mother used to paint,

haven't you?

You are very smart,

just like your mother.

But all I see is copying.

I can't see where you are.

What you

want to express deep down,

and your inner feelings

are not reflected at all

in your works.

Professor Qin.

Well, I can prepare again.

Professor Qin.

How about that?

Come to me again at the end of the month.

I'll let you know the time.

But this is your last chance.

Okay, I understand.

Professor Qin.

Well,

then what do you think

I should draw?

It's quite simple.

Creation is nothing more than expression.

Express your thoughts,

your feelings,

your mind,

your emotions,

and your inner world.

What do you want the most?

What are you most afraid of losing?

The only difference is whether

you have the courage to face yourself.

You are not a stupid kid.

I think you understand my words.

I understand.

But

I feel like what I want to express

only exists in dreams.

Dreams are a good way to express.

The question is, what does that dream

mean to you?

I can't see where you are.

What you want to express,

and your inner feelings

are not reflected at all

in your work.

♪ Should I chase freedom all alone ♪

What do you think I should paint?

♪ Find an excuse, heed what I've known ♪

Express your heart,

your emotions,

and your inner feelings.

♪ Every time I stop and stay ♪

What you want the most?

♪ For reasons that fade away ♪

You know it clearly.

♪ Are you out there waiting for me ♪

♪ Through the dark, bravely, steadily ♪

♪ If I could run and land with you ♪

♪ After the long night ♪

♪ I'll find my way, no more lost inside ♪

♪ Thinking about ♪

♪ Fulfilling the last promise ♪

♪ We've both held fragility ♪

♪ Talked through our misery ♪

♪ This time I'm holding tight to your will ♪

♪ Lighting up all the sparks ♪

♪ Hoping it doesn't slip away ♪

What are you doing?

Are you fishing?

Is it sweet?

Isn't this just a sugar substitute?

You're trying to fool me again.

The sugar substitute is still sugar.

I heard from the doctor

that the medicine you took recently is a bit bitter.

After taking your medicine,

hold it in your mouth and spit it out.

It will make your mouth feel better.

Do not worry about me,

okay?

You are about to retake your Grade 12.

Mind

your own business.

With my grades, what's there to worry about?

Not to mention paying tuition,

there are many schools

inviting me

with scholarships.

I know you are smart

and excellent.

But I feel sorry for you.

Look at other kids,

all they have to do

is studying hard.

But besides that, you

have to worry about me.

I just hope

that everything goes smoothly for you

after you retake your year.

I don't dare expect

your life to be

successful

or spectacular.

But I hope

even if your life is ordinary

and plain,

you can live kindly and happily.

Grandma.

What makes a person kind?

You are already very kind.

Hello, Jiang Yan.

I need your help with something.

Is that okay?

[Lingshan Welfare House]

Mr. Lu,

did you make an appointment

to volunteer at 10 o'clock?

Yes.

Please register here then.

We have already

arranged for a volunteer

to guide you.

Don't worry.

Where is Zhou Wan?

She is with the children

for morning activities.

I am your guide today.

I come to this orphanage often.

I am very familiar with this place.

If you have any questions,

you can ask me.

Yan.

Go back to the classroom first.

We'll play together later,

okay?

Okay.

Lu Xixiao.

I was wrong about what happened last time.

It's Zhou Wan's freedom

to choose whom she wants to

get along with.

I shouldn't have interfered.

And I shouldn't have

dragged her into

our issues.

Don't let her down.

Please lead the way,

Mr. Jiang.

Zhou Wan thought this place

might help you find some inspiration.

Most of the kids here

[Bei Bei]

are reclusive.

But after spending some time with them,

you will discover

[Bathroom]

their innocence.

If you encounter any difficult ones,

just come to me and Zhou Wan anytime.

How hard can it be?

[Health Room]

The tiger is hunting.

The deer and the piglet

quickly escape into the dense forest.

[Health Room]

Oh no!

The old man fell down!

Which one is the old man?

[Health Room]

Read by yourself for a while.

I'll come keep you company later.

Sit here.

[Health Room]

I didn't expect you to come.

I had nothing better to do anyway.

How about you interact

with the kids first?

Everyone, look!

Today, we have

a new brother visiting us.

Introduce yourself to them.

[Health Room]

Start.

Come on, Shengsheng.

Come on!

-Be careful. -Go! Come on!

Come on! Come on! Come on!

Come on!

-You’re serious. -Come on!

He's going to lose.

No.

Compete with me.

Wan.

Wan.

Come on.

Get up.

Come on, Wan.

Come on, Wan.

Okay.

I won.

Wan won.

-Didn’t you eat? -No.

No.

Did you eat?

-No. -Have you eaten?

No.

-They said you didn’t eat. -I'll give you chestnut bread.

Dazi didn't eat your bread.

Use more strength.

From then on,

they became best friends

[Cultivate your conduct]

and lived happily

together.

Applaud.

[Cultivate your conduct]

Was Yan's story good?

Yes.

Then, let's thank Yan.

Thank you, Yan.

Next, let's invite

Xixiao to tell us a story.

Okay?

How do you do this?

-I want a sheep. -Put your fingers inside.

I want one too.

I'll get it for you later.

-I want a lion. -I'll get it for you later.

We are going to listen to

a new story soon.

Alright, everyone, please be quiet.

Get ready for a new story.

Long time ago.

Long long time ago.

Why is it this sentence again?

It's so boring.

It's boring.

Long long time ago.

Long time ago,

there lived a little sheep

with a very different color in the forest.

She went out to find food

and met a wolf on the way.

I'm scared.

She originally thought

the big wolf was

a very terrifying guy,

but she didn't expect

the big wolf actually

didn't want to hurt her at all.

The big wolf lived

all alone deep in the forest.

He didn't want any small animals

to get close to him,

Because

he looked ugly,

he hid away.

He thought the little black sheep

would be very afraid of him,

but to his surprise,

she wasn't afraid at all.

She was willing to play with the big wolf.

And the two of them

had a lot of fun.

He invited the little black sheep to his home.

He thought

the little black sheep wouldn't like it,

but unexpectedly,

the little black sheep said

the big wolf's home was

the most beautiful place

she had ever seen.

The two continued

to play together

until it got dark.

The little black sheep had to go home.

Before she left,

the big wolf stopped her.

He wanted to give her a flower.

He picked

a rose he had treasured for a long time

from his garden.

The little black sheep asked why.

Why?

I built a garden

deep in the forest.

Everyone who came

only saw a gloomy path.

Only you

saw roses.

So,

this rose is for you.

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you, everyone.

Let's thank Xixiao

and Wan.

Thank you, Xixiao.

Thank you, Wan.

-You’re welcome. -It's a good story.

Xinyi,

what did you draw here?

This is a Ferris wheel.

This is a carousel.

What is this one?

This is a bumper car.

What?

Does it not look like it?

Of course not.

You drew it very well.

It's just that

I didn't go to amusement parks much when I was little,

so I didn't recognize it at once.

That's okay.

Next time on my birthday,

I'll invite you to go with me,

okay?

Okay.

How is it?

Do you have any inspiration?

We worked all day.

I'm quite tired.

I'll get going first.

Do you want to try again?

Next time.

[Lingshan Welfare House]

It didn't work out?

You went through a lot of trouble to help him.

Why?

There isn't much I can do to help.

Besides,

I owe him this.