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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 4]

I have proof

that I'm telling the truth.

Go ahead, explain.

We all saw it earlier.

Zhou Shiyun

fell in Mr. Fu's direction.

If I had thrown a ball from

where I was standing,

it would've followed

a parabolic arc and landed on Zhou Shiyun.

We all know that

the direction of the force

is perpendicular to the point of its application.

If I really threw it,

how could she

possibly fall

toward Mr. Fu?

Shiyun,

you always say

we're best friends.

Then can we go back

and do the whole thing again

in front of everyone?

The school has surveillance cameras everywhere.

We can replay the footage

and verify it anytime.

But as for the mental distress

and slander I've suffered

because of you today,

I reserve the right

to pursue legal action.

I'm on duty today.

Mr. Fu,

I'll head back now.

Gu explained everything thoroughly,

didn't she?

We'll also reserve our right

to pursue legal action

for slander and those things.

Let us know if there is any news.

Let's go.

Oh, by the way,

you all have my card, right?

Big projects, no sweat,

Yi Dafa's your bet!

Come on, Dad.

Let's move.

He…

The kids really are

at a critical stage

right now.

Yeah.

Even though this happened,

don't worry.

I promise

I'll handle it properly.

Alright.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Thank you, Mr. Fu.

See you.

Okay.

Take care.

Lin!

Mr. Fu.

What brings you here?

I've been listening for a while.

Come on,

let's chat inside.

Long time no see.

Did you grow taller?

Here, have some tea.

Mr. Fu, I think you should have some first.

Otherwise, you won't

be able to hold back the anger stirred up by those parents.

You heard it all?

I'm noticing

this new batch of students

is really impressive.

They value truth and facts,

stand up for themselves,

and refuse to be wronged.

Kids these days

are getting tougher.

They're not as obedient

as you guys used to be,

though

you weren't

a rule-follower either.

These young students are bigger headaches than you.

Yet, I also spent

much time worrying about you back then.

Students are wayward in their own ways.

Mr. Fu, did you call me here

just to take a walk

down memory lane?

Of course not.

Let's talk some real business.

Have you made up your mind

about giving that speech?

Our school really needs

a top grad like you

to come back and help your juniors.

Tell them about

your college experience

at Capital University.

Give them some motivation

and cheer them on.

Now,

we need to push hard

on both academics and mindset.

Did you see

that troublemaker earlier?

I suspended her on the spot.

No one could talk me out of it.

Anyway, enough about that.

How've things been for you at school lately?

I got suspended, too.

Drink your tea.

Not a single one of you is easy.

Are you serious?

Just drink.

Gu Xuejiao, I'm heading off.

Bye.

Bye.

No wonder Lin Zhihua

likes writing code

during part-time gigs

and memorizing vocab at work.

It's so efficient.

Hey, there,

is this Class 8 of Grade 12?

Yes.

Is Zhou Shiyun a homing pigeon?

She informs parents in no time.

Gu Xuejiao.

Mom.

If…

If Zhou Shiyun's mom

hadn't told you,

you wouldn't even know

I caused such a mess at school.

She…

Mom,

I swear

I didn't lay a finger on anyone.

From beginning to end,

the only thing I did was

try to keep things from spiraling.

If you didn't touch anyone,

why didn't you tell us?

Why hide it from us?

Because I knew that

even if I told you

I didn't hurt anyone,

you'd still drag me

to apologize

like you're doing now.

You'd think that

saying sorry would smooth things over.

It doesn't matter whose fault it is.

You should go and offer

an apology.

Understand?

A smile can disarm aggression.

Just humble yourself

a little.

It never hurts.

Mom,

how humble should I be?

Am I supposed to swallow my pride

and apologize to others

for something I didn't do?

And what

do we get out of that?

Expired drinks we can't even finish?

Xuejiao,

here, have a drink.

Why aren't you drinking?

She loves this.

But it's expired.

Or maybe their snobbish attitude?

Can you get her a job?

Any department.

Let her do some

odds and ends.

My husband's company runs a tight ship.

We may

address

each other as relatives,

but we're not related by blood.

I'm afraid

there's really nothing my husband can do.

Hope you understand.

Xuejiao,

what's gotten into you?

If you keep this up,

how are you supposed to get along

with your classmates?

I'm…

I'm doing this for your own good.

I don't need it.

Mom,

honestly, none of us need it.

Jiao!

Jiao, are you okay?

I knew it was a misunderstanding.

Auntie,

what brings you here?

It's fine, just a misunderstanding.

No need to worry so much.

Shiyun, you're always so considerate.

Help me talk some sense into Jiao.

Classmates will always have little disagreements.

It's better to reduce the trouble to a minimum,

right?

After all,

you're in Grade 12 now.

Studies come first,

right?

Auntie, don't worry.

I definitely will.

Speaking of which,

Jiao, I'm really concerned about you.

What's going on with you lately?

Your grades have dropped again.

You can't keep going on like this.

Last time,

you went home past midnight,

and I covered for you.

But honestly, I didn't feel…

Wait.

She went home past midnight?

No…

Auntie,

you didn't know about that?

Jiao,

I'm sorry.

- I… - You…

Enough.

You should leave now.

Gu Xuejiao!

Sorry, Shiyun.

I need to talk

to Xuejiao about something private.

Why don't you head back first?

Don't make your mom worry.

Okay.

I shouldn't have said anything.

Auntie, please don't be mad.

Xuejiao didn't mean it.

I'll get going now.

You…!

Gu Xuejiao,

I knew you and Gu Mingze were

up to no good.

A girl your age,

staying out till the middle of the night,

what were you doing?

Tell me the truth.

Mom,

just because Zhou Shiyun said something,

you're going to scold me again,

aren't you?

I've got nothing to say.

Fine.

If you're so tough, then don't come home!

Honey, I might've

gone too far just now

with what I said to Xuejiao.

What should I do now?

We're leaving.

Bye.

Bye.

What are you doing here?

It's late.

I don't drink coffee at night.

It's hot chocolate.

My treat.

Thanks.

Weren't you off today?

What are you doing in the bookstore?

Didn't you go toe-to-toe

with a bunch of people this afternoon?

Why the sudden gloom?

How do you know about that?

I was at No. 7 High this afternoon

and overheard it.

So you know I got suspended?

It's just temporary.

Just wait for the truth to come out.

Gu Xuejiao,

do you remember your declaration for the college entrance exam?

Of course I do.

You look so defeated.

I thought you forgot.

I may be bummed out,

but that won't stop me from getting into Capital University.

You've been suspended.

How are you supposed to do that?

You're really rubbing it in

when I'm already down.

You've managed to get me on board.

What's impossible for you to achieve?

Bookstore's closing.

Let's go.

You go.

I'm crashing here tonight.

It's not safe here.

Come on,

I'm taking you somewhere.

Capital University?

[Capital University]

Why'd you bring me here?

Have you come here before?

Yeah.

When I worked,

I passed it every day.

What?

I mean…

I've never been inside.

I don't have a student ID.

All I can do is stare at the gates.

Come on.

This place is at least

twice as big as No. 7 High.

Is Capital University

three times bigger than No. 7 High?

Probably more.

Actually,

I wanted to check out the lab building.

I wanna see

where you usually have classes.

Once you get in,

you can wander freely.

How about a match?

I don't know how to play.

There are no rules.

If you score once,

I'll grant you one wish,

as long as it's legal.

Deal?

You serious?

The loser calls the winner Master.

Bag.

Drop the bag.

Come on.

Game on.

Can you do this?

Of course.

A strong woman never says no.

Don't have to go easy on me.

I can block you just by standing still.

What?

One more time?

Come on.

Try again.

Run a little.

This field's pretty big, huh?

Huge.

Try again.

Again.

I'm done.

You're a pro,

yet I'm an amateur.

I'm just a bookworm,

but even I know

playing basketball takes brains.

You should use yours, too.

I'm done. I'm going home.

Giving up that easily?

Careful!

I won!

You tricked me.

How's that tricking you?

Everyone dodges

out of instinct.

That's called playing smart.

I haven't said my wish yet.

Wasn't your wish to be called Master?

Let me hear you.

Master.

No.

Lin,

can you help me

talk to the school?

I really don't know what else to do.

You're so smart.

Please help me figure something out.

I'm basically your strategist now.

Capital University's field

is gorgeous,

but lying around like this

is gonna get us sick.

Can't you just enjoy your life?

Why do you cherish yourself so much?

Because someone once told me that

as long as I stay alive,

the tables will turn.

Which life coach shared

this insightful maxim with you?

Let me check

on your review progress.

[*Rhapsody on the Epang Palace]

"With the fall of the six kings, the empire unified.

The mountains in Shu were denuded, and the grand Epang Palace was built."

I really can recite it.

From Earth,

what's

the brightest planet in the solar system?

Venus.

The heliocentric theory was established

in which century?

Sixteenth.

An astronaut throws a ball

of mass m

straight up on the moon.

The time

for the ball to return is t.

Given that the ratio of the moon's mass

to Earth's is p,

and the ratio of their radii is q,

with Earth's

gravitational acceleration being g,

what is the ball's

initial speed

when the astronaut

throws it upward?

V equals

pg divided by 2q².

One more question.

Do you have

anything harder?

Let me show you

what genuine

all-round development is like.

Tell me about the development of cosmic evolution theory

in China.

Back in the Western Han dynasty,

Huainanzi: Activating the Genuine said…

It said…

It said…

Alright, alright.

You're

the real MVP

of all-round development.

Happy now?

Let's go.

Huainanzi: Activating the Genuine,

what's the quote?

I know!

Who?

Who's there?

Run.

Who's there?

Stop!

Huainanzi: Activating the Genuine said,

"The cosmos had a start.

It also had a phase

without a start.

And even before that phase without a start,

there existed another state."

Did I get it right?

Yep.

Thanks

for tonight.

Although

I was a little down

from being wrongly accused,

nothing's gonna stop me

from aiming for Capital University.

I'm off.

Where are you going?

Home.

Otherwise, my mom's

gonna think I ran away,

and she'll cry.

It's late. I'll walk you.

[Only 261 Days Remain Before the College Entrance Exam]

[19 September, 2014] Here's a question.

If FC is perpendicular to AB,

and we need the value of the ellipse's eccentricity e,

then, tell me,

what method should we employ to solve this?

Plug-in values.

Correct.

We will plug in values

to solve this.

First, we substitute point A

- into what? - The ellipse equation.

Right.

That way, we know what?

That point A lies on the ellipse,

right?

Then what do we do?

We assign

KAQ

and KAP

as 1 and -1.

Sound right?

Next, what can we do?

We can set…

Why are you pushing yourself so hard?

Why do you come since you're suspended?

Got it?

If you have a similar problem next time,

solve it the same way.

The weather report just warned

of heavy rain.

Don't get soaked.

Okay.

Time for the sympathy play.

Let the storm come, the bigger the better.

Now let's move on to the next one.

Let's check the next question.

It's…

It's number 14,

right?

What is the question?

It's about

five Olympic volunteers

who are randomly assigned

to four

different service posts,

with each post having

at least one volunteer.

Remember how

I told you to solve this

last time?

So where's the storm?

I'm sweating buckets in this raincoat.

What's the method?

Gu Xuejiao's parents

really don't care enough

about her studies.

Their kid got suspended,

and instead of coming themselves,

they sent you, the tutor,

to plead on their behalf.

Not educating a child well is the father's fault.

I'm her tutor, which makes me

like a father…

I mean, it's my fault.

Don't act like it's all on you.

Lin, let me tell you,

no one can sway this decision.

A student's job is to study,

and that's all No. 7 High cares about.

As long as I'm still

the Dean of Students here,

anything

that distracts students from learning

will be kicked out of this school.

Then let's go out.

Why?

I haven't been back in a while.

I'd like to walk around.

Spare me. Go on your own.

Come with me.

I'll have my tea.

What are you doing?

Come on.

Can't you enjoy staying alone?

Jeez.

This is nice.

Yi Tianyu.

Yi Tianyu?

Why are you there?

Do you understand?

I got it.

If you got it, then the whole class probably does too.

Come on, tell me.

What method should we

use to solve

this very problem?

Been a while since you came back, huh?

Mr. Fu,

it's really hot today.

Sure is.

Why else would I wear short sleeves?

Why is this kid still

attending classes even while sick?

Eager to learn, that's all.

Mr. Fu.

How considerate am I!

I'm going to Capital University!

Why is this kid still

attending classes even while sick?

Eager to learn, that's all.

Bring over Gu Xuejiao from Class 8

of Grade 12.

[See You at the Summit Today's Reading]

It's for you.

I'm good.

Well,

plans really can't keep up with change.

I nearly roasted

out there.

So, tell me,

how'd it go?

Total victory, of course.

I'm allowed to return.

Congrats.

But the one who framed you

got off scot-free.

Does that sit right with you?

I thought you hated injustice most.

What's the point of beefing with a kid?

It'll drag me down to her level.

Aren't you a kid yourself?

Yeah.

Hey,

what's keeping you so busy?

Say what you want to say,

but keep your distance.

Thing is,

I need another favor.

I already got you reinstated,

and you still want more?

I was indeed reinstated,

but Mr. Fu added a condition.

He said

I must make it

into the top 100 in the next mock exam.

What?

Into what?

Into the top 100.

Lin,

don't go. Please help me out!

Don't try that same act you pulled on Mr. Fu

with me.

Please sit down first.

Come on.

Sit down.

Show me

your last report card.

Hand it over.

Mr. Fu's

gotta be kidding.

Read it.

I got 89 in Chinese

and 81 in English.

As for math,

well…

58.

That was because I got spooked

during the test,

and I totally blanked.

Second-to-last in the entire grade.

How many students are there in your grade?

Four or five hundred?

Trust me.

Before Grade 11,

I was doing really great.

It's just that I got

a bit carried away with all the distractions.

But I'm back on track now.

Now, all I know is

study, study, and study more.

Well, if that's all you know now,

Ms. Gu Xuejiao,

then stop yapping

about your past glory.

It wasn't much to brag about anyway.

Have you really

never been beaten up

for being too mean?

You've got just over

three months before the first mock exam.

It's only possible if you can study 24/7

with no break,

read rapidly, and have photographic memory.

But

I'm not alone.

I've got a buff.

Me?

Buff.

You're gonna help me.

The clock is ticking, and the task is daunting.

Let's get started now.

You really came prepared, huh?

Mock exam goals

and prep plan, step one:

review schedules for each subject

must follow the Ebbinghaus curve.

One, two, three, four.

One, two, three, four.

One, two, one.

Recite the words.

Ambulance.

Next?

Limit.

One, two, three, four.

Check, please.

In a second.

Fifty yuan, please.

Thank you.

Make a conditional sentence.

My amount of exercise

is at my limit.

I might need an ambulance

if I keep running like this.

Good.

One, two, three, four.

[College Entrance Exam in 110 Days 17 February, 2015]

What kind of saccharide is starch?

Polysaccharide.

And monosaccharides?

Ribose, glucose,

fructose, and galactose.

Whichever kind it is,

you hate them all.

Not entirely true.

Next question.

Lin,

can you ask

something I know too?

Ribose,

glucose,

fructose, and galactose.

Skill trees,

[*player versus player]

economy system,

and environmental narrative.

Honey,

can you tell

what Mingze's

even saying there?

Isn't it obvious?

That's a history question.

Oh, history.

Our family must've

racked up some serious good karma.

First, we had Gao,

and now we've got Lin.

It's right before Chinese New Year,

and he's still tutoring these two

little rascals.

So nice of him.

Yeah.

Honestly,

let's invite little Lin over

before Chinese New Year

and treat him to a proper meal.

Yeah!

Is that Xuejiao?

Let me say something, too.

What's up? Anything important?

Her brother's pretty handsome, though.

Mind your own business.

I just wanted her to teach me.

I need to know how she managed

to keep you grinding

through the festival

while I can't even

get you to sit down

for a family dinner.

Your parents decided

to spend Chinese New Year in Hawaii,

and I got your ticket right here.

If you're not going,

come up with your own excuse.

The time difference is a pain.

Remote tutoring's not really doable.

So

you're skipping

the year-end party too?

What a coincidence.

I've already got plans.

Lin,

drop by for dinner

sometime before the festival.

A little thank-you feast.

You really are the full package

when it comes to helping her.

You got an express package.

Since when did you start shopping online?

Why would you need a red sweater?

I've been tutoring for free all this time.

She sent it to show

a little gratitude.

[17 February, 2015 College Entrance Exam in 110 Days]

[18 February, 2015 College Entrance Exam in 109 Days]

Thin skins and generous fillings.

It's the New Year.

I'm surely getting greeting messages.

Just let me take a look.

What?

Jackpot!

Lots of profits!

We're gonna be rich!

What profits?

My brother's

[Henglin Co., Ltd.6003134] stock went up, what else?

What fits?

Oh, I get it.

The electric coil fits.

They must be doing a physics experiment.

How nice.

Water's boiling. Let's cook the dumplings.

Okay.

Alright, everyone,

get ready.

Dinner's on, dumplings are coming!

Let me do it!

I'll hold the tray.

Go ahead.

Let them spin.

These dumplings are gonna be tasty.

New year, fresh start.

Luck is coming our way.

Take a chance,

we may win a jackpot.

Gu Xuejiao,

good times are coming our way.

Here we go!

Here are the dumplings!

Come on.

Here, dumplings!

Come on.

Careful.

You're never in a rush to study,

but when it comes to food, you're first in line.

Did you scald yourself?

Our guest hasn't even tried one.

Have some drinks.

Cool off your mouth.

Lin,

you and Mingze

should have a drink with me.

How can you let kids have alcohol?

You really set a bad example.

It's okay.

I'll have some.

Good.

You…

Thanks, Uncle.

Don't mention it.

This bottle's been

aging for years.

Don't drink too much at once.

Alright then,

let's raise a glass.

Come on.

Today,

on behalf of the family,

I just want to thank Lin

for being

so dedicated to tutoring

the two of them all this time.

Thank you so much.

I'm not

great with words.

So, may you

eat well,

enjoy yourself,

and stay warm today.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Come on. Dig in!

Dad,

did you put a coin

in the dumplings today?

Whoever gets it will strike it rich.

You…

Oh, come on.

Your sister said

coins aren't hygienic,

so I went with peanuts today.

Peanut, peanut, luck's your strut!

Right?

Not bad!

I think I got one.

Me, too.

What about you?

I gotta get one, too.

Lin,

wishing you a year

filled with success

and luck.

Then I wish you

steady progress and smooth sailing

on your college entrance exam.

Mom,

I choked.

Go to the bathroom, quick.

Go!

No.

I just ate too much

and got bloated.

I'll take a walk downstairs.

Alright then. Go ahead.

It's that, uh,

amylase

or something.

Alright, enough.

You have food in your mouth.

Don't bite your tongue.

I'm off, bye!

Silly kid.

Here, Lin,

try some of this fish.

Give it a taste.

Thanks.

Hey, big-time designer Gu.

How'd you know I'm here?

You were spotted and posted.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

Hey!

Don't drag my mentor away!

Mr. Fu.

You're going home anyway!

Lin, what are you doing here?

Happy New Year, Mr. Fu.

It's the holiday,

so I'm having fun here.

What a coincidence.

Someone just sent me

an anonymous text saying

a student from our school

is hanging out in this internet bar.

Why is Mr. Fu here?

How would I know?

I was just eating nearby

with my wife and kid.

That student is really unlucky.

Come on.

Let's catch him red-handed.

Mr. Fu.

What now?

You…

Just watch for my cue.

Stay sharp.

Where are you going?

About

that speech at school,

I want to give it another shot.

Didn't you

turn me down last time?

Changed your mind?

What?

What is it?

How can this kid be so reckless?

Is this a flyer?

I don't even play this stuff.

Stop!

You walk so fast.

Why do you look so familiar?

Are you from No. 7 High?

Yeah.

No.

You changed your words.

Spill it.

Which grade, and which class?

Uh…

I've already graduated.

Graduated?

Then it's okay.

By the way,

which university are you at now?

Homeis College in the UK.

Homeis College?

Yeah, exactly.

Does that school even exist?

♪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♪