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[Genius Girlfriend]

[Episode 16]

The holiday's over,

and it's time to get back on track.

[Happy New Semester]

This semester is crucial for us.

Some of you have chosen to compete in contests

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

and pursue early admission,

but most of you will still be taking the college entrance exam.

[Happy New Semester]

So you need to be clear about your own goals.

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

I'm sure you've noticed

that some students aren't present today.

Based on the rankings from the 2 exams last semester,

some students in our class have received notices

to transfer back to the regular class.

I know

that after spending a whole semester together,

you'll definitely feel disappointed.

But

I don't think you need to focus too much on the rankings.

After all, some students might

simply be better suited to the pace of a regular class

and could actually perform better there,

right?

However, this system is here to stay,

so try your best

to remain in the top 50 in our grade.

[Happy New Semester]

As for the open spots,

feel free to adjust your seating arrangements

among yourselves if needed.

Excuse me.

Sorry, I'm late.

Tang Tingting, you're always late on the first day of school.

[Notice Board]

Hurry back to your seat.

It feels like it was only yesterday

that I found the classroom sign for Class 1, Grade 10.

And yet, in the blink of an eye, we're already about to finish Grade 11.

Time is such a strange thing.

When I was alone,

a single class could feel endless,

and a weekend seemed to drag on.

But ever since I've had friends by my side,

the days have felt like they've been put on fast-forward.

In the blink of an eye, more than a year has flown by.

The college entrance exam is in 3 days.

Three days from now,

every single word you write will no longer be just ink on paper—

it'll be a final sprint,

a decisive battle,

and the moment when your 12 years of hard study

finally bear fruit.

It'll be the culmination of your passionate youth

and the sweat you've poured in along the way.

[Ten Years in the Making, Today We Put It to the Test]

Give it your all

and fight for a youth with no regrets.

Everyone, please raise your right hand

and make this pledge with me:

I will not let down my parents' hopes.

I will not let down my parents' hopes.

I will not let down my teachers' expectations.

[Ten Years in the Making, Today We Put It to the Test]

I will not let down my teachers' expectations.

I will strive with all my might.

I will strive with all my might.

I will emerge victorious in the college entrance exam.

I will emerge victorious in the college entrance exam.

I will not let down my parents' hopes.

I will not let down my teachers' expectations.

[Ten Years in the Making, Today We Put It to the Test]

I will strive with all my might.

I will emerge victorious in the college entrance exam.

Are you finished?

I feel tired.

I'm taking a break.

The exam's in 3 days.

How are you feeling?

That my final hour is approaching.

I'll just leave it to fate.

Relax, you'll be fine.

What are you eating?

Walnut pastries.

Let me have some.

You can't eat this!

The name is associated with the word "failure."

It's bad luck. Take it away.

Here, eat this instead.

The gorgon fruit cake.

It symbolizes "scoring high in the college entrance exam."

Eat 6 pieces

for high scores in all 6 subjects.

What's wrong? What's wrong?

You can't drink water.

Your grades can't be watered down.

Try to swallow it.

Mom, let him wash it down with water.

It means "smooth sailing"—

everything will go smoothly without a hitch.

Good. Smooth sailing is good.

Wash it down then.

-Things will go smoothly. -Dear.

Look what I bought you.

What is it?

This is actually a thing in northern China, you know?

What is this?

It's the latest style, pure cotton.

Purple bottoms.

Meaning "you're definitely going to make it."

Come on, put them on.

You can't take them off until the exam is over, okay?

We've got to save up this good luck.

That's right. Save it up.

Start saving it as soon as you finish this.

What's up?

Zeqiu is going to college soon,

and Zhixia is next.

The income from just running this supermarket

won't be enough to cover the expenses.

I do want to make some extra money,

but we don't really have other skills.

Just keep crunching the numbers.

What's wrong?

I'm fine.

I'm just

tired from doing so many practice tests.

Cut it out.

I know that look.

What's really going on?

I overheard Mom and Dad worrying about money.

They're already scraping by

just to pay for our education.

You have good grades,

and you'll definitely get into a good college.

But I...

What if I don't do well on the exam?

Lin Zeqiu.

Did you choke on those 6 pieces of cake and lose your mind?

You've consistently ranked in the top 50 in your grade on all 3 mock exams.

Based on previous years' data,

that score guarantees

you'll get into a Project 985 university at the very least.

Zeqiu, there's really no point wasting time

worrying about something that hasn't happened yet.

Statistically speaking,

your chances of doing well are far higher than your chances of doing poorly.

Okay, thanks.

Let me teach you a little trick.

A little trick?

You've got a little trick for exams?

Of course.

Lin Zhixia, you really know how to keep a secret.

You have a little trick, and you're only

telling me now that I'm about to take the college entrance exam?

Don't get nervous when you get the exam paper.

Don't get nervous when I get the exam paper.

Look through all the questions once.

Look through all the questions once.

Kiss it.

Kiss...

K-Kiss the paper?

Why?

"Kissed" means "sure to pass."

Just go to bed already.

I know you're trying to comfort me.

You've already made me feel better. Thank you.

What does the college entrance exam actually feel like?

The college entrance exam...

It's...

not like an ordinary exam.

It's more like

a crossroads where you make a choice in life.

A crossroads?

It means

after this exam,

each of us will set off

on a completely different path in life.

What kind of school

we'll attend,

what kind of people we'll meet,

what kind of life we'll lead,

and what kind of work we'll do—

it all starts with this exam.

Kind of like

a fork in the road for the future?

You could say that.

That's why this exam is so magical,

and so...

nerve-wracking.

I believe in you.

I'm sure you'll ace the college entrance exam

and walk the path you want to take.

Okay.

Sure to pass.

Go to bed. Go to bed already.

Don't tell anyone such little secrets in the future.

They'll make fun of you.

[Manager: Guan Xunmei]

I've looked into your family's situation,

[Xinrong Steady Yield Plan]

so this

is the product I carefully designed

[P2P Wealth Management Product Introduction]

specifically based on your actual circumstances.

This product is a great fit for your family.

It's called the Xinrong Steady Yield Plan.

This is a product

we launched through a strategic partnership with a bank.

There are many families like yours

who solved their short-term cash flow needs with this.

-Really? -That's good.

That's great.

What do you think?

Okay, let's go with this one.

This is it.

This is it then, right?

So who will sign it?

You do it.

I'll do it.

Let the kids' father do it.

♪ The world is limitless colour puzzle ♪

It's been ages.

♪ I have the wildest dreams; never fitting in ♪

It's been 2 or 3 years.

-Me too. -Me too.

I've been looking forward to this album for ages.

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

I came very early,

but I still wasn't the first in line.

♪ Is loneliness my only talent? ♪

Me too.

Here you go.

Thank you.

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

Those in the back, step forward. Don't push.

There's enough for everyone.

♪ The breeze blows past my cheeks ♪

You want this one too, right?

[Han Geng]

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Crossing the distance between meridians and parallels ♪

Our group of friends

moved forward quietly at our own pace,

quietly heading towards our goals.

Zeqiu did very well on the exam

and was accepted into the school of his choice.

To secure early admission to Qingbei University

and to give ourselves an extra layer of security for the future,

Jiang Yubai, Jin Baihui, and I

took part in the National Olympiad Math Contest

and all made it through to the finals.

[The 28th National Mathematical Olympiad for]

[Secondary School Students (Final)] [Examination Room 2]

[The 28th National Mathematical Olympiad for]

[Secondary School Students (Final)] [Announcement of Joyful News]

[Congratulations to Lin Zhixia from Class 1, Grade 12]

[on standing out at the 28th National Mathematical Olympiad]

[for Secondary School Students (Final)]

[and winning a first prize at the national level.]

Jiang Yubai.

You didn't make the cut for the national math contest.

What do you plan to do?

What option do I have?

Go back to class, of course.

What else can I do?

That's it?

Just letting it go like that?

You worked really hard as well.

You didn't get the early admission spot—

don't you feel disappointed at all?

Jin Baihui.

I didn't work hard to prove anything.

I just want to do my absolute best

to get into the best school

and study what I want to study.

Lin Zhixia secured early admission,

and I'll also work hard to carve out my own path.

Just as I expected.

Lin Zhixia!

Excuse me.

Why are you here?

I'm going to Qingbei University with you.

Why are you going?

I...

want to go check out my dream school in advance.

I've been studying really hard lately.

So I'm giving myself a break.

Alright.

Get on the bus.

It's about to leave.

Come on.

Shen.

Where are Lin Zhixia and Jiang Yubai?

Didn't we agree to study together for the college entrance exam?

I'll text them and ask.

Yeah, ask them.

What about Tang Tingting?

Why isn't she here either?

Isn't that just how Tang is?

She's always slacking off.

That's why her grades never improve.

I'm just a little late,

and you're already taking a dig at me.

No, what I meant is that

if you just put in a bit more effort,

your grades would shoot right up.

I can't be bothered with you.

Don't text them.

They went to Qingbei University together.

They probably won't be coming for the next few days.

Jiang Yubai, we've arrived at Qingbei University.

[Qingbei University]

Look, the library.

We can read books here together in the near future.

The playground is huge.

You can play basketball there.

Lin Zhixia went to take the early admission exam.

But why did Jiang Yubai go there as well?

Didn't he fail the contest?

Why do I feel like

those two are more than just friends now?

What do you mean more than just friends?

Isn't he just going there to protect a female classmate?

Besides,

those two have been classmates since elementary school,

so it's only natural that they're close.

By your logic,

the two of us grew up together naked since childhood,

but we're not glued to each other every day.

What do you mean, "grew up together naked"?

That's disgusting.

Just do your exercises.

Am I wrong?

Jiang Yubai...

How was it?

Was the written exam for the country's top university

difficult?

It was alright.

What's wrong?

I just overheard the proctors talking.

They said the Math Department

has very few spots for early admission this year.

So?

The candidates taking the exam here

are all first-prize winners in the national contest.

They're all top scorers from their counties,

cities, or even provinces.

Don't worry.

Believe in yourself.

You've always been the best.

Lin Zhixia.

Hold out your hand.

I have something

that I was planning

to give you after you secured the early admission spot

as sort of an "early admission gift."

But now,

I want to give it to you in advance.

A watch?

Alright.

Now,

it's time to witness a miracle.

It's so pretty!

I programmed it myself on my computer.

Whenever we're apart for more than 24 hours,

the infrared sensors will pair up

when we get close again,

and a shining star

will appear above the dial.

Since you've already given me the early admission gift,

I'm definitely going to

secure that early admission spot.

Thank you.

Hello, members of the panel.

I'm Lin Zhixia from

Nanhai No. 1 Experimental High School.

[Qingbei University Early Admission Qualification Interview]

I'm here today to compete for early admission to Qingbei University.

[Qingbei University Early Admission Qualification Interview]

[Qingbei University Early Admission Qualification Interview]

[Qingbei University Early Admission Qualification Interview]

[Qingbei University Early Admission Qualification Interview]

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

Come on, guys.

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

I have some good news to announce.

Jiang Yubai from our class successfully passed

the independent admissions exam for Qingbei University

and earned eligibility for a 60-point score reduction.

Jiang.

Your 60-point score reduction

is no different from getting an early admission, right?

Quiet down. There's more.

Lin Zhixia and Jin Baihui from our class

both performed exceptionally well in the early admission exams

for Qingbei University and Jiangnan University respectively,

and have already

secured their early admission spots.

Early admission?

I'm so jealous.

Then work hard too.

Alright, I'll do my best.

Morning, Ms. Kong.

You've secured early admission, right?

Why did you still come?

I thought it over,

and I've decided to take the college entrance exam after all.

Jin Baihui.

Didn't you already secure early admission to Jiangnan University?

Why are you still taking the exam?

Jiangnan University is only my backup option.

My goal is Qingbei University.

[Give It Your All for the College Entrance Exam]

[105 days until the college entrance exam]

With the college entrance exam approaching,

the students in the experimental class

are all pushing themselves to the limit.

Like countless streams,

they're all rushing toward their chosen directions.

Everyone has their head down, solving problems,

[Pursue Knowledge, Seek Truth; Practice Diligently, Foster Innovation]

as if we're collectively drawing

[Give It Your All for the College Entrance Exam]

a small section of a vast and intricate map of the stars.

[78 days until the college entrance exam]

At that moment, I suddenly realized

that what we call "following a set path"

is never merely mechanical repetition—

[Give It Your All for the College Entrance Exam]

rather, it's each person shining as brightly as possible

[30 days until the college entrance exam]

within their own quadrant,

while silently illuminating the path ahead for one another.

[30 days until the college entrance exam]

[29 days until the college entrance exam]

[28 days until the college entrance exam]

[27 days until the college entrance exam]

[26 days until the college entrance exam]

[25 days until the college entrance exam]

[24 days until the college entrance exam]

[23 days until the college entrance exam]

[22 days until the college entrance exam]

[21 days until the college entrance exam]

We may be heading toward different horizons,

[20 days until the college entrance exam]

[19 days until the college entrance exam]

[18 days before the college entrance exam]

yet we share the same chapter of youth called "striving."

The pre-admission notice

is now sitting in my study,

like a ticket allowing me to leave the race early.

I should feel relieved,

yet I'm overcome by a subtle sense of melancholy.

Perhaps it's because I'm missing a certain life experience—

the experience of giving my all in this final battle

and using a pencil to draw a blueprint for a future that's entirely different

from the one I've known.

Hello?

Ms. Guan. It's me, Ke Yanhong.

I'm calling to ask you about

the wealth management product

I bought. It's about to mature soon.

Will I be able to withdraw the money on time?

Hello?

Hello?

Ms. Guan, are you there?

Can you hear me?

I'm here. I'm here.

The product I recommended to you

is our lowest-risk option.

Don't worry.

There won't be any problems.

Okay, okay, thank you.

Sorry to bother you.

Alright, alright.

That's all for now.

Bye-bye.

A bottle of soy sauce, please.

Eight yuan.

Our Zhixia

went out with a bunch of bags just now.

Where's Tingting?

She's much more enthusiastic about going out than studying.

She went shopping first thing this morning,

saying she was worried they'd need things up on the mountain.

Tingting seems so carefree,

but she's actually so considerate.

I feel at ease letting Zhixia hang out with her.

You're absolutely right about that.

Aside from her studies,

she's never really given me much to worry about.

That's wonderful, really.

You know, I still have no idea how she did

on the college entrance exam.

Just thinking about it makes me anxious.

There's no need to worry about that.

Right, let's talk about something cheerful instead.

Remember that wealth management product you told me about last time?

I bought it already.

You bought it?

Let me tell you,

its growth over the past few months has been very steady.

I'm even thinking about

holding onto it for a few more months.

Of course you should.

There's almost no interest leaving it in the bank nowadays.

I also told Duan about it.

He bought quite a lot.

Really?

So I have to thank you.

I'm off.

I forgot what I came for.

Look at me.

Come again.

What's wrong?

What did you want to see me for?

The graduation trip...

I'm not going.

Why?

I'm leaving the country tomorrow.

T-That's so sudden.

Why didn't you tell them?

You know me.

I don't know

how to say goodbye to everyone.

You know,

you're such a pain sometimes.

What is this?

Don't open it yet.

I know you guys will go make wishes.

When you do,

take out this letter

and read it to everyone.

Think of it

as my belated goodbye.

But what if we don't get to make wishes?

Then just throw it away.

Alright.

If there's nothing else,

I'll get going.

Have a safe trip.

Best of luck.

Take good care of Lin Zhixia.

You don't need to tell me that.