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[Genius Girlfriend]

[Episode 10]

Everyone.

I have something very important to announce.

Our school is about to hold

its 50th-anniversary celebration.

Every class has to put on a performance.

[Constantly Strive to Become Stronger; Strive to Be Number One]

Yes.

It's very important.

We must pass the school committee's preliminary selection first.

There will be about 10 performances.

Classes will compete for the spots.

But it's not mandatory. It's completely voluntary.

All right?

Tang Tingting,

you organize this.

[Constantly Strive to Become Stronger; Strive to Be Number One]

Okay.

Take this seriously.

Everyone, everyone.

This is a great chance to go down in school history.

What talents do you have?

Let me coordinate.

Me, me!

I have lots of talents.

Come on.

You've been tone-deaf since you were a kid.

Just play basketball

and be a good sports student.

Arts and sports go hand in hand.

Even if I, Duan Qiyan, don't say a word,

just standing there,

I am a beautiful sight.

Why the booing?

Am I not handsome?

Duan Qiyan.

Why don't you perform a sketch

called "Narcissism"?

Shoo!

Stop joking around, guys.

Be serious. This is important.

But hasn't the experimental class

always skipped these performances?

That's exactly why we should participate.

We should be a different experimental class.

Who says we only know how to take tests?

Tingting, you're taking this so seriously.

Are you competing with Zhao Shuran from Class 3

again?

After all, you've been competing since junior high

up until now.

No, I keep personal and public matters separate, okay?

I really want our experimental class

to do well in this kind of activity for once.

Who says good students only know how to study?

W-With your grades?

The 10th graders are quite active.

Every class has a performance.

This 50th-anniversary celebration

is indeed a great chance to perform.

Miss, this is ours.

Tingting, what about your class?

I...

We...

It's blank?

Don't tell me your class doesn't have a single performance.

Makes sense.

Your experimental class just needs to focus on studying.

Who says we don't have one?

We have too many ideas

we can't even choose.

Teacher.

We'll do an internal screening first.

Just look forward to it.

Sure.

What kind of performance should we do?

Help me think of something.

I really can't think of anything.

Even though you and Zhao Shuran

were bitter rivals in junior high,

we're already in high school now,

and you aren't in the same class.

Why is she still giving you a hard time?

Why are you two rivals?

It shouldn't be about grades, right?

How is that possible?

It's over their idols.

Really? Fighting over people you don't know?

No, no, no. There's more to it.

Right.

Since school started,

they've been fighting to lead the morning exercises

and the eye exercises.

Anyway...

Zhao Shuran and Tingting are rivals.

That's so interesting.

And looking at the situation now,

it's no longer about personal honor.

It is now

a battle to defend our class's honor.

Fight for the collective.

Then I support you.

Spiritually.

Let me remind you,

tomorrow is the deadline for sign-ups.

I've already talked big,

so we have to put on a show this time...

and blow everyone away!

Arms wide open.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Look at them.

They are so in sync.

Looking at it this way,

they're pretty cool, huh?

Five, six, seven, eight.

Two, two...

In sync?

Cool?

Get ready to change direction.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

A boy group dance?

The three of us?

Do you two know how to dance?

Y-You do?

I've never even seen one before.

Beautiful.

It's really beautiful.

This is the trendiest

formation dance right now.

It's easy to learn, dance in sync, and is cool.

When I saw you guys warming up over there just now,

you were so in sync.

You can definitely do it.

Sis,

our warm-up

is nothing like a boy group dance.

Please, guys.

We absolutely cannot

let Zhao Shuran make a joke out of us.

Right now, the most reliable option

is you guys.

If we really participate,

that would be the biggest joke.

Just give it a try.

Zhixia, please help me persuade them.

Please.

J-J-J-J-Jiang Yubai.

Why are you

s-s-s-s-stuttering?

Well...

Don't you still owe Lin Zhixia your life?

This is a good chance to pay her back.

What's going on?

That's a big change in attitude.

What's the trick?

So what do you say?

Did you agree?

Shen Fuxuan, what about you?

With the both of them around,

I won't be the worst one.

Yes!

Now we're only short of two people to complete the team.

I'll go look around again.

Classmates,

since we signed up for this school anniversary performance,

our experimental class

must beat all the other performances in the school.

All right.

Now let me teach you how to dance.

[Dream OK]

♪ To me, say hi ♪

Rub.

♪ Open your heart quickly ♪

Open and close. Snap your fingers.

Dust it off.

♪ To me, say hi ♪

Your shoes are dirty. Dust it off.

Twist.

♪ We share the same dream ♪

♪ How lucky I am to have you always by my side ♪

♪ Like a wave lifting a boat ♪

♪ Riding the wind to the sky ♪

Stop!

What's this you're dancing?

Your postures are terrible.

You'll never become a boy group in your lifetime.

Tang Tingting, just let us off the hook.

We haven't received any professional training.

It's good enough that we can remember the moves.

That's right.

This is a formation dance.

Formation moves

should be as neat as a full array.

Not a single posture can be wrong.

You guys are dancing so messily.

If people didn't know,

they would think you were a group of scattered deserters.

It's fine.

If this doesn't wory,

we can find another way.

I

once at the Cultural Festival of the Normal University Affiliated Primary School,

played a very important role,

and won the unanimous praise

of all the teachers and students in the school.

Shut up.

That performance was called "The Child on Horseback."

He played the horse in it.

He even used a cardboard

to make a horse head and put it on his head.

If the host hadn't said

that Duan Qiyan was in this performance,

I wouldn't have realized it was him at all.

You talk too much, Tang Tingting.

I'm exhausted.

Damn.

Don't go.

Come.

Their dancing

is much better than ours.

Look at those

dance moves

and their

figures.

Okay, pause at this move.

This is so beautiful.

We can't compete with this.

Which class is the one in the middle from?

Do you know her?

-Please introduce her to me. -Okay, everyone.

Be serious. Let's do it again.

I'm so mad.

I absolutely cannot lose to Zhao Shuran.

Stop looking. Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Two hours.

A whole two hours,

and you still can't get a single measure right.

Even a pig would have learned it if I taught it.

You idiots who only know how to study!

The thought of losing to Zhao Shuran—

and losing so terribly at it—

makes me not want to go to school anymore.

We have so many people.

We are capable of thinking of another performance.

Lin Zhixia.

You're smart.

As our head planner,

you have to help me

put this show together.

So, tell me everyone,

what can you all do?

I know Jiang Yubai can play the piano.

What about the rest of you?

Any other special talents?

I can play Go.

You can't perform Go on stage.

What else?

I can play the clapper.

I can play the cello.

I can play the drums.

So many of you can play instruments.

Let's form a band then!

A band?

That's a good idea.

Jiang Yubai can be the keyboardist,

and Shen Fuxuan the drummer.

I'll be the lead singer.

Then we're still missing...

The bass and cello

both have four strings.

The notes are the same.

I can give it a try.

Wait, no need.

You just stick to your cello.

I can play the bass!

Since when can you play the bass?

I grew up with you.

If you could really play the bass,

with your love for bragging,

wouldn't you have told us you've performed at

the Golden Hall in Vienna?

I just didn't have a chance to perform bass.

You can sing and play the guitar, right?

You can sing and play the piano, right?

When have you ever seen someone sing and play the bass?

Besides,

I am a person

who is naturally modest and low-key.

All right, don't make a fuss.

In short,

when the time comes,

just see how well I do.

All right!

Then we are just short of a guitarist.

I'll take care of that.

Great!

We have a new performance then!

Our band will definitely

set the campus on fire!

Is this guitarist you invited reliable?

Don't worry.

Absolutely reliable.

Although I haven't met him,

he is the champion of the Hellfire Guitar

Solo Competition.

What's wrong?

What did you say?

The Hellfire Guitar Solo Competition.

The previous sentence.

Although I haven't met him.

We're internet friends.

It's normal that we haven't met.

By the way,

if he comes later,

we still need to be a bit formal.

Has our band not been named yet?

Let's name it now.

How about "Class Break"?

It gives the feeling

of using the precious 10-minute Class Break

in the midst of your busy and stressful

student life to do

what you like and love.

That's a good one.

Bro, your bass.

This bass is really nice.

Boss,

which of these four strings is Do?

Wind?

Are you Wind?

Burst, reality.

Shatter, spirit.

Banish...

This world.

Angel's Tears?

How did you know it was me?

You dress exactly like your QQ Show avatar.

He's so cool.

He looks the part.

Let's observe a bit more.

What would you like to drink?

No, thanks.

Let's cut to the chase

and talk about music.

Okay.

Our band's name

is Class Break.

I'm the lead singer,

and this is the keyboardist.

This is our band manager, Lin Zhixia.

Now, we're just missing a guitarist.

What genre do you play?

C-pop.

What's that?

Thanks. Thanks.

What genre do you like?

We are open to discussion.

Open to discussion, huh?

Okay.

Then let me show you

what real music is.

Rock never dies!

I... I'm the guitarist.

The lead singer isn't here, so...

Will this song do?

If we perform "Rock Never Dies" at the school anniversary,

we'll die first.

Yeah.

Can we change to a song

that isn't so hardcore?

Not so hardcore means...

Pop rock?

Hey.

I know it might be too simple for you,

but pop rock

is already hard for us.

Here's the thing.

I'm in the heavy metal scene.

I don't play mainstream music.

If my peers knew

I performed pop songs at your school,

it would be embarrassing.

Forget it.

Find someone else.

How about this?

Just treat it as a commercial gig.

We'll pay you 200.

200?

Outside,

my appearance fee is 600.

I sing 8 songs a night.

Your 200...

Bro, with us,

you get 200 for 1 song.

Outside, you average 75 a song.

Is that so?

You guys... you're doing 1 song, right?

All right.

Find a good song

and send me the sheet music.

That's 200, okay?

Why is there no sound?

I'm playing it right.

Duan Qiyan!

I'm telling you,

if you play it again,

get out of here with your bass!

Dad!

Don't break my bass.

I rented it.

Attention, everyone.

This question will definitely be in the exam.

As time goes by,

the speed decreases.

As we know,

this is a downward deceleration of a.

Then for line d,

let's analyze

what its state is.

How is it going, Committee Member Tang?

The performance of our class

is already very mature.

I'm considering whether to enrich

the form of the dance.

For instance, adding poetry recitation to the dance.

Will it be more impressive?

Now my mind is full of

these things every day.

It's giving me a headache.

I heard

your class's boy group dance

screwed up.

What new performance are you preparing to change it to?

Tang Tingting, I'm talking to you!

So rude.

[Dance is the hidden language of the soul]

Stop.

Stop.

We can't rehearse.

What's wrong, bro?

We can't.

The bass is terrible.

The pitch is all wrong. Can't you hear it?

Bro, teach me.

[Dance is the hidden language of the soul]

I'll practice more.

It's not about practicing.

In a band,

if the bass is a mess, everything is a mess.

It's better not to have one, really.

We can't do without a bass.

If the bass and the cello

are similar,

I can give it a try.

[Dance is the hidden language of the soul]

That sounds okay.

Here is someone who knows.

Let her play.

Bro, let me try again.

Don't bother.

You have no foundation.

There is no time to train you now.

Please teach me.

I learn things quickly.

Really.

I only took 200 yuan.

Do I have to teach you for that as well?

I'll pay you more.

It's not about the money. There's no need,

you know?

Bro,

I really can't leave the band.

How about

you give me some other tasks?

For example,

triangle, hourglass,

I can do anything.

Forget it. Just don't

delay everyone's progress, okay?

Guys.

Be softer today.

My throat isn't feeling well today.

Tingting.

You've been resting for a day.

Why are you still like this?

I don't know either.

Can you still sing?

I can't talk,

but I can try singing again.

♪ Running to the territory I want to explore ♪

♪ Running to the territory I want to explore ♪

Stop, stop.

If you ask me,

let's just disband the band.

Okay?

No, no.

My voice will be fine after a few days of rest.

Actually, looking for an outsider

for your school anniversary

is pretty unreal.

Forget it, I won't make this money.

But...

Feng, this program is really important to us—

super important—

really important!

Jin Baihui?

Excuse me.

Can I have a try?

You can sing?

I wrote a song myself.

I don't know if it's suitable.

You know how to write songs?

We want to listen.

♪ Waiting ♪

♪ Every second is patience ♪

♪ Run away quickly ♪

♪ Testing with ulterior motives ♪

♪ If I start over ♪

♪ Why not now? ♪

♪ It will turn around ♪

♪ Create accidents for accidents ♪

It sounds good.

♪ Break all fake love ♪

Sounds so good.

Is this really a song you wrote?

What's the name?

This song is called "Closed Loop."

This works.

Great.

We have our own lead singer.

[Let's build a glorious campus dream together]

Slow down. I can't understand.

I said our band is complete!

Okay, stop talking.

Protect your voice.

Wait, wait.

Wait!

Wait...

You two wait a minute.

Since Wan Chunlei is playing the bass,

what do I do?

Your mind is the one that's blank.

I'm already on track.

I don't need more—

just give me a week.

I promise I can practice until...

Your head's going to explore?

I should be the one saying that.

I just ordered uniforms for our band.

At least save a spot for me.

Tang Tingting, I won't play a horse.

If you want to, play it yourself.

You can understand this?

Well,

you can't understand it?

She was straight out scolding me.

We are all looking forward to you playing the horse.

I won't play the horse.

How old am I?

Playing a horse for fun?

Zhixia, no need to persuade me.

It's impossible.

Absolutely impossible!

♪ The world is limitless colour puzzle ♪

♪ I have the wildest dreams; never fitting in ♪

♪ The formula in my mind is messed up and reorganized ♪

♪ Is loneliness my only talent? ♪

♪ Hide in the midsummer tree shade; what's waiting for my answer? ♪

♪ The breeze blows past my cheeks ♪

♪ How do I solve for the unexpected variables? ♪

♪ At the most splendid moment ♪

♪ Running and waiting for my exploration ♪

♪ The unknown is so fascinating ♪

♪ Young me stood on tiptoes ♪

♪ Everything is transparent; time is too light ♪

♪ Natural deduction; the answer is clear in an instant ♪

♪ The timer is still counting down 3, 2, 1 ♪

♪ The best answer is within our reach ♪

♪ How should I define ♪

♪ You and me ♪

♪ Look up at my dream; so blue ♪

♪ There are countless tests ♪

[Class Break]

♪ Different answers ♪

♪ Life doesn't only have regrets ♪

[Class Break]

♪ What shines brightly about us is our courage ♪

[Let's celebrate the school anniversary of Nanhai No. 1 High School]

What?

How could this be?

What's wrong?

Wind said he's not coming.

Wind's not coming.

He's going to

an indie music festival.

He's going to play real rock.

He's leaving this afternoon.

When will he be back?

He said he doesn't know.

A band without a guitarist—

what kind of band is that?

I wonder if I can fill in.

You're just a cardboard horse for entertainment.

Do you know

how important Wind is to us?

He's the only professional among us.

But it's too late for us to change the performance now.

I learn things very fast.

I can skip sleep just to practice.

And I've learned the bass before.

I have some basic music knowledge.

Although these two instruments look alike,

they are different when you actually play them.

All our days of rehearsal will be wasted.

Can you stop shouting with that broken voice?

Can't you trust me for once?

At least let me...

Let me try.

There's no other way right now.

We can let Duan Qiyan try.

Duan Qiyan,

you must be prepared to endure hardship.

Yes!

Zhixia,

I owe you my life twice over.

Sir.

Returning it so soon?

Your lease isn't up yet.

I can't get used to playing the bass.

I'll switch back to the guitar.

Okay.

Here, take this.

Sir,

where is "Do" on this guitar?

[Lead Guitar Licks]

Duan, let's go.

Let's go play basketball.

How can I play with my injured hand?

Didn't you say that

a hand injury is nothing,

and you wouldn't complain even if covered in bruises?

Is that the same?

Go ahead. Leave me alone.

I'm leaving.

Really?

Why haven't I heard about it?

How did Duan Qiyan's fingers get so worn out?

Learning an instrument

requires hard work.

The guitar relies mainly on the fingers

rubbing against the strings repeatedly.

Just like working out builds muscle,

to play the guitar well,

you have to build up calluses on your fingers first.

You've played the piano, so you must know.

But if this continues,

he definitely won't be able to perform on stage.

We need to find a way for him to learn quickly.

Can there be any shortcuts to this?

You know music.

Teach me after school.

Sounds good, right?

It sounds good.

But you can actually try

playing with all 5 fingers together,

and keep your hands lifted.

How do I keep them lifted?

Just...

I'll teach you.

Right, lift it up a bit.

Lift it up.

Then,

right, use every finger to play.

Right.

A little higher.

What about the left hand?

How should I place my left hand?

I-It's the same for the left hand.

Just... rest it here,

and lift it up a little.

Is it the same for the guitar?

Not quite.

But piano and guitar are actually quite similar.

Look,

the C chord on a piano

is playing Do, Mi, Sol together.

The C chord on a guitar is also Do, Mi, Sol.

It's just that on a piano,

you press the keys,

while on a guitar, you strum.

Is it possible

that there is something

that can play a chord with one press?

How would you

make this one-press chord

work?

I haven't figured that out yet.

I just feel there must be a device

that can replace fingers

and play a chord with one press.

I think we can give it a try.

♪ Wandering light wind drifts past your pupils ♪

♪ One second of encounter, heartstrings stirred ♪

♪ The story feels altogether different ♪

♪ How to describe my whimsical wandering dream? ♪

♪ You softly answer my quirky side ♪

♪ Such bliss to finally be understood ♪

Through repeated attempts,

♪ The moment our eyes met, my world came alive with color ♪

Jiang Yubai and I

actually made a one-press chord device.

♪ Could this be how love begins? ♪

At that time,

we just thought it was a temporary fix.

♪ These unspoken feelings are so hard to figure out ♪

But years later, I finally understood.

♪ Hidden deep within your gaze ♪

True rock and roll

is never about perfect technique,

♪ Sometimes, I imagine drifting beyond the skies with you ♪

but the passion of a group of people

who forge ahead

through messy trials.

♪ Shimmering light dances over the flower in bloom ♪

Now,

there are more ways to learn the guitar.

♪ After all we've been through, our fates remain intertwined ♪

But I miss the times during the school anniversary so much.

♪ Perhaps fate favors me now ♪

Those youthful days

that could be ignited with one press...