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♫ My thoughts are transparent and my words are clear. My racing heart is the answer.♫

♫ Your smile can light up the wishes under the night sky. ♫

♫ It might be because I don’t know how to express myself. ♫

♫ My fingertips replace the hidden words that I wanted to say. ♫

♫ My fingertips replace the hidden words that I wanted to say. ♫

♫ I wrote you down in my years of youth. ♫

♫ Over the mountains and to the ends of the earth. ♫

♫ I’m thinking about you ♫

♫ during this minute, this second, this period of time. ♫

♫ I’m used to having you beside me, ♫

♫ looking for your direction in life while carrying dreams. ♫

♫ I’m used to having you beside me, ♫

♫ looking for your direction in life while carrying dreams. ♫

Fifteen Years of Waiting for Migratory Birds

Episode 12

Li Li's life and my life are bound to be different.

She'll have a good future,

so the person beside her should also be glamorous,

definitely not somebody like me.

Li Li has already done enough for me, but all that I can do for her

is not to disturb her.

I'm sorry for coming late.

I asked you to invite Li Li out in fifteen minutes. Did you?

Yeah. Did you need something?

It was my fault for what happened before. I'm sorry.

So I wanted to treat you two to a meal.

I've already ordered the dishes. Also...

I hope you can take good care of Li Li in the future.

Li Li likes warm colors, not cold colors.

The only sport she can play is badminton.

Do not allow her go bowling,

or else people would laugh at her bad coordination.

Every time the world cup is on, you must watch it with her

and support the Argentina team with her.

She gets sick very easily during the winter and always forgets her scarf.

You must remind her to keep warm.

She loves eating watermelon during the summer. Remember to buy plenty.

Otherwise, she'll always let Li Jun eat them and leave none for herself.

Also, she doesn't like watch horror films,

but few girls like to watch war films; Li Li is one of them.

When Li Li's unhappy, she'll say that she's fine.

She's not actually fine; she just doesn't want to trouble others.

I hope you never make her cry

because she has the best temper in the world.

If you treat her with even a tiny bit of kindness,

she'll repay you with multiple times the kindness.

If you accidentally make her upset,

remember to give her a gift that is related to the Argentina team.

She's not a stubborn and unreasonable girl.

Lastly, November 22nd is her birthday.

Lastly, November 22nd is her birthday.

Did you need something?

Before, you said that you would teach me about hand shadows. Is that still valid?

That's no problem.

You could have just told me in the store. You didn't have to especially invite me out here.

The store won't work

because I want you to promise me

to only perform for me in the future.

I folded some origami into this box. It's for you.

I like you.

People often treat College Entrance Exams as an endless battle

and college is even more of a looming tower.

At the moment they received their College Entrance Exam scores,

how many people were like me,

thinking that it was the most glorious destination of life?

But only after I graduated college,

I realized that everything was just beginning.

During these four years, my life with my friends was very peaceful,

except the fact that Pei Shangxuan got a new girlfriend, Susu.

We're going to eat hotpot together. Don't forget.

How was your chat with the shop manager about your job-change?

He's very supportive. It's hard to get hired by that network management company.

You got a diploma from night school and earned so many computer certificates.

It's only right for them to hire you.

What were you looking at when I came in here?

It's like you had some secret information.

How about you get out my phone

and also show me?

I'm sorry.

I didn't look at your phone on purpose.

We agreed to go eat with your mom in a little bit,

so I was afraid that something would happen to her and she couldn't reach us. That's why I...

If you wanted to look, you could have just told me. I wouldn't prevent you from looking.

Time to do inventory count.

Li Li.

Did you really come to pick me up?

I was just passing by, so it's no problem at all.

- Let's go. How was it? Pretty good?

Is the air conditioning a little cold? I'll turn the temperature up.

Why are you being so polite? I've already pursued you for three to four years, but you still act like a guest in my car.

Sorry about that.

See? You're still being so polite.

Why do I never hear you thank Pei Shangxuan for everything?

I was just joking. We'll eat hotpot tonight to celebrate your successful interview.

I don't even know if they'll hire me.

I have faith in you.

You've prepared for so long just to work for this top-notch design firm.

You're just like me, very similar to a stubborn donkey.

Who are you calling a donkey?

I am. I am.

I am a stubborn donkey

who doesn't give up, even though I've been rejected multiple times.

I'm sorry.

Don't be so foolish. I'm doing this willingly.

It's nice to be your friend. That way, whenever you're ready,

I'll be the first in line.

What kind of nonsense is that?

- Auntie. - Oh, you're here!

Auntie, I'm sorry for coming late.

Aiyo, that's okay.

I just came too early.

You had to jog all the way here.

Be careful not to trip.

Mom, if you keep rubbing Susu's hands like that,

she'll lose a layer of skin.

What are you saying?

After finding a wife,

you stop caring about your mom.

Auntie, that's not what Shangxuan meant.

We'll be very filial toward you.

I'm not sure about his situation,

but I'm not worried at all about you.

Hey, I already told you so many times

to bring your girlfriend home for a meal.

You always try to push it off.

What? Are you embarrassed that our house is too small

or that our family's food doesn't taste good enough

to please Susu?

Since you're so close to Susu, you can just meet up anywhere.

I just got my diploma from night school and just found a new job.

I just wanted to treat you to a meal. Is that so hard?

Now that you've found a stable job,

I feel much more at ease.

But... if you also get married,

I'll be truly satisfied.

Susu is about to graduate from college this year, right?

How about you two just get married?

It'll be double the good news. What do you think?

Mom, Susu hasn't even graduated yet. She has barely stepped out into society.

She hasn't even enjoyed most of life yet.

Why are you in such a hurry to marry her off?

You have so many excuses.

I haven't even heard Susu's opinion yet.

Susu, what do you think?

I... I have no opinion.

No matter if it's studying or working after graduation,

my feelings for Shangxuan will never change.

I heard from others that

if you want to set a banquet for a wedding ceremony,

you have to make reservations a year in advance!

How about you two decide on this soon?

That way, your dad and I can start getting ready for it.

Oh, right. Find some time to go back to Susu's hometown with her one day

and meet her parents.

You mustn't forget your common courtesy.

We'll talk about that later.

I've already decided.

I just knew he wouldn't object.

Look at the menu. What do you want to eat?

What would you like to eat?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Did I say something wrong to make you unhappy?

How could I be unhappy, Susu?

Can you stop being so cautious around me?

You're making me just as frightened as you are.

It makes me afraid that I did something to make you upset.

Let's go. I'll take you back to your dorm first.

Are you going to Sister Li Jun's house for dinner tonight?

I would be very bored alone, so can you take me with you?

You can't? I'm very close to them, too!

If I go there, I can help wash dishes or cook.

Lately, I have been working on my thesis,

so whenever possible, I want to spend more time with you.

If you really want to come, you can.

Daniel! How was it? Was the contract-signing successful?

How was it?

You were at least the winner of a talent-select contest.

A smart boss would definitely sign you for ten years

and then make you work hard for him after you become famous.

It's a long story.

What does that mean?

Tell me. You're about to become a celebrity, right?

Just tell me!

I'm the only one here, but you still won't tell me?

I already told you it's a long story.

Okay, okay, okay. Just get the bowls. Okay, let's go.

Be careful. Don't get your clothes dirty.

I'll do it.

We're back!

You two promised to help. Why did you come back so late?

Aiya, my cousin is the pioneer and my profession is to hinder him.

When it comes to cooking, he'll be enough, and it's better not to have me around.

Moreover, it's good to give you two time alone.

Nonsense! More like you're the one who wants to spend time alone with Daniel.

So what if I spend time alone with my good buddy?

I'll go open the door.

There are still some dishes in the kitchen. You go get them.

Oh, okay.

Coming!

We're not late, right?

Look, we've prepared alcohol.

Since we're all here, let's come eat!

Come on in.

Li Li!

Cheers!

Classmates, friends,

let me say a few words.

2008 was very special. Other than the Beijing Olympics,

our group of geniuses

are about to graduate from school and step into society!

After studying for 16 years,

I am finally ready!

Also, our Daniel

will soon become very different.

A very outstanding entertainment company

is about to sign me.

Every year, I'll release one album.

Also, I have the chance to sing a lot of drama and movie OSTs.

He's about to become a star singer!

- Congratulations! Congratulations! - Thank you.

I'll propose a toast to everybody.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

Hey, since you've signed with that company, you can earn a lot of money, right?

Before we graduate, since we're still free, we should go on a vacation.

That's no problem.

Pei Shangxuan, you should come along.

That's right.

It's a vacation for you college students.

I need to work and attend night school. I wouldn't have time.

Brother, your reason is a bit of a stretch.

You can bring Susu along. She's just about to graduate, too.

I want to go, but Shangxuan just got a new job

and needs to meet my parents,

so I'm afraid that we won't have enough time.

Wow. Brother, you're about to meet her parents?

It's not that complicated. I'm just taking her back to her hometown. Don't overthink it.

That's right. I've already met Shangxuan's parents, so...

Oh! I understand. You two will probably

be the first of our group to get married.

Then congratulations!

Thank you.

Marriage is a good thing.

I'll propose a toast to you two.

Li Li, don't you never drink?

You should drink this instead.

Today is different. Today is a good day.

We should at least drink some.

Bottoms up.

You guys do as you wish.

- Let's drink together. - Okay.

Come on. Cheers.

Thank you, everyone.

Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach is bad for you. Have some coconut water instead.

Thank you.

- Let's all eat. - Here, have some vegetables.

I clearly know that he doesn't belong to me,

but why am I so upset

after finding out he's getting married?

This year, I don't want to like Pei Shangxuan anymore.

It's you.

Are you not feeling well? Drinking some lemon water will help.

Thank you.

My company has been moving the staff around lately.

My boss said that if I can go overseas for training for a few years,

I can immediately be promoted upon return.

What do you think?

If your family doesn't mind and it's good for your future, you should go.

You didn't ask me to stay.

Actually, after seeing you suddenly drink tonight,

I completely understood.

Somebody has always been in your heart, unable to be replaced.

Since that's how it is,

Li Li, for your own happiness, have some courage.

Bottoms up. I'm going to finish it all.

Xiao Jun, Daniel, I'm leaving now.

- Goodnight. - Oh, bye-bye.

Have a safe trip.

More, more.

Not everybody gets the chance to drink with a huge celebrity.

Cheers.

You finished it all?

Did you think I can become famous just because I signed the contract?

Every year, so many rookies try their best

but end up in failure.

When around other people, I have to be reliable and capable,

so I can only tell you my true feelings.

Actually, after signing the contract for ten years,

I feel so uncertain.

Since you trust me so much,

I'll help you feel at ease.

Today, I

received the offer from the newspaper office.

We've all graduated and grown up,

and we each have our own business to tend to.

We can't always be worrying about our old classmates.

Pei Shangxuan and Susu are even meeting each others' parents.

Also, your cousin is always with Li Li.

I think he's about to head toward marriage, right?

Pei Shangxuan's business is about to be solved,

but my cousin and Li Li

haven't even started. How would they get married?

They've only become close because of time.

My cousin and Li Li only have a lifelong

friendship.

What is Li Li even thinking?

I don't understand her, either.

Stop talking so much. Let's drink another cup.

When you start getting busy in the future, we wouldn't be able to see each other that often,

so I'll wish you

a good future.

Again. We still have half a bottle left. Keep it up.

No, no, no.

Just let me rest for a while.

- After I feel better, I'll drink with you again. - I already finished it.

Hurry up. Aren't you a man?

Daniel,

actually, when I first met you,

I misunderstood that you were going to the club as a singer

in order to play and enjoy yourself.

But after these four years,

I realized that you've never given up on your dream to sing.

Congratulations on being drafted.

Now, you have such a great company to train you.

In the future, your singing career should be very successful.

After you become a huge celebrity,

will you still remember me,

your good friend and first fan?

A goodbye kiss is Western etiquette. That probably wasn't too outrageous, right?

What are you doing?

I want to pee.

Here.

Wouldn't your school's librarians find it weird

that a girl studying architecture always borrows books about computers?

The issue is, you always borrow a huge stack of books,

and then you borrow another stack a few days later. Can you really finish all those books?

Of course. Otherwise, how could my programs be consistently approved by others?

I even earned awards.

Do you know about a social network in America called Facebook?

I have a dream to allow everyone in this world who loves soccer

to meet each other through a social network.

What an impressive dream. I'll wish you success beforehand.

It's the season for bird migration again.

I remember we still have a promise about it.

"Pei Shangxuan's words are for his migratory birds bond."

I only remember that quote.

Your words have a hidden meaning. What's with your sarcasm?

How about this? Let's go watch the migratory birds this weekend.

We'll make up for all the ones we missed.

Okay.

Shangxuan, are you done returning the books?

My roommate wanted to invite us to the park for an outing this weekend. Are you interested?

I can't go this weekend. I just promised Li Li that we'll go bird-watching.

Sister Li Li, it must be really pretty when the migrating birds pass by, right?

I've never seen them before.

If you're interested, you can come with us.

Can I really come? That's great.

Otherwise, I would be bored at the dorm alone.

What are you doing?

What's wrong? You look upset.

I'm fine.

It's written all over your face. Why are you denying it?

If you won't tell me, I'll just go ask Daniel.

You're always with him, anyway. He must know about it.

Don't! Don't go ask Daniel.

He must want to avoid me right now.

Is it really related to Daniel? What happened?

Tell me how he bullied you.

That's not it. I was the one who bullied him.

My confession is about to end before I've even told him.

Love is about to wither before it has even sprouted.

Why is my life so terrible?

You like Daniel? Oh, god. How come I've never noticed?

When did it start? Tell me.

He... He's always been handsome

and has a good singing voice.

After getting to know him, I realized that he's also a very loyal person.

Which girl wouldn't like him?

But he doesn't like me at all.

I can only secretly like him.

If you like him, you should tell him.

How would you know if you don't fight for it? This is what you told me before.

Of course, I know that!

That's why when we both got drunk that day, I...

I secretly kissed him.

And then what?

And then after he opened his eyes and saw it, he ran away!

Li Li, I now really understand how you felt back then.

You clearly liked Pei Shangxuan so much, but you weren't able to tell him.

It's because if you had told him,

you couldn't even maintain your friendship.

I once read a book

that said, "Being his lifelong friend

is like having a relationship that will never break up.

But if you're afraid of losing him,

you would rather not have this relationship."

That's even worse!

Daniel and I can't even be friends now.

You really sang this?

Not bad! After you officially debut, the Chinese music industry will be relying on you.

Don't joke around.

I asked you to meet up here because I have something I need to ask you,

but your Susu is so clingy.

It's rather difficult to steal you from her for a little while.

To be honest, the more kindness and thoughtfulness that Susu treats me with,

the more pressure I feel.

In the beginning, she was just a little clingy,

but now it's getting worse.

Not only did she and my mom force me into marriage,

she also occasionally checks my phone.

If this keeps up, I'll be scared to even imagine the future.

Why didn't you tell her sooner?

Relationship problems

should be resolved quickly. The longer you drag it out, the worse it gets.

If you're not careful, a single spark will start a fire

and burn up your backyard.

You think I don't want to tell her?

Before I ever get the chance to say anything, she starts acting like she's being bullied.

She's always apologizing.

How could I continue to tell her?

Whatever. Let's stop talking about me.

Since you're a celebrity,

things that can trouble you must be very joyful.

Hurry, let me have some fun.

If I really tell you, don't laugh at me.

You can't tell other people, either.

- How troublesome. I'm leaving. - Hey, don't leave.

Li Jun likes me.

- Li Jun likes you? - Keep it down!

It's okay. Nobody here knows who Li Jun is.

Oh, please. It's not even April yet.

She's playing her April fool's prank so early and you're taking it for real?

I'm being serious. She even...

Whatever. Anyway, what I'm saying is true.

Hurry and tell me what I should do.

She's a girl I've always treated as a brother,

but turns out she's always had a crush on me.

Any boy would be shocked after hearing about this.

Since she really likes you,

what do you plan on doing?

If I knew what to do,

would I have asked you to come drink with me?

Give me some advice. I'm about to go crazy.

The best case scenario is to smooth this issue over

or I can pretend like it never happened.

Such a cowardly act doesn't suit your style.

Moreover, when it comes to love, bystanders can't intervene.

If I really knew what to do,

I wouldn't need to come here and drink with you.

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If you guys had come later, we would only be able to watch the sunset.

The sunset's pretty nice, too.

We could have come even later and watch the sunrise.

I'm sorry. It was all my fault.

I saw that it was pretty chilly this morning,

so I went to buy hot soy milk to drink.

You could have just gotten some hot water. Why bother yourself like that?

With such a caring girlfriend like Susu, you should be glad.

Let's go.

Why isn't Li Li coming yet? She's never been good at exercise

and doesn't know the road very well. What if she's lost?

Since we came out to play together, we should take care of each other.

When Sister Li Li comes in a little bit, we should ask her to help us take a few photos.

I want to send these pictures home for my parents to see.

I want to show them how handsome my boyfriend is.

I don't look good on camera. Forget it.

Moreover, your parents want to see you, so I should take more pictures of you.

Pei Shangxuan!

What's wrong?

I think something's wrong with my bike. I couldn't make it work.

Something's wrong with your bike? Did you possibly break it because you're too heavy?

Nonsense.

I can't possibly be as heavy as you and Susu combined.

- How annoying. - That's debatable.

Help me find the problem.

Just now, I...

Where's Susu?

Her tutor called her, something about her thesis.

What are you looking at?

The migratory birds.

Take a look.

Those smaller chicks were born this year.

Following their parents, they flew all the way here from Siberia.

After the winter, they'll fly back.

When next winter comes,

maybe they'll come back again, with their own offspring.

Looks like you really like birds.

You describe them like they're humans.

My dad said that

birds are actually just like humans. They value relationships a lot.

Migratory birds have to migrate more than ten times in their life time.

Every trip is over ten thousand kilometers,

but their destination never changes.

As long as you're willing to wait, they'll definitely come back.

You must miss your dad a lot.

During the years when he first passed away,

I would come here to watch the migratory birds every year.

Back then, I thought to myself,

"If I had a small cabin here

to watch the migratory birds every year,

I would be very happy."

Why don't you just buy this reed field, then?

Over there and there,

you can build a cottage and be this reed field's owner.

I'm not that greedy.

I just want to have a small observation deck here,

so that I can see this whole reed field

and watch flocks of birds live happily.

How great would that be?

That's simple. There are observation decks everywhere.

My own designs are different from other people's.

I'll draw it for you.

I'm done.

Your design is pretty nice.

Move it over here a little.

It's this side.

Over there.

The view over here is better. You can see all the way over there.

This side is better.

Right. There's also this tower.

Time to drink soy milk!

Did you forget that I bought hot soy milk this morning?

This is nutritious and tasty. It's much better than drinking juice.

I'm sorry, this is all my fault.

I'm used to buying soy milk to drink with Pei Shangxuan at the convenience store,

so I only bought two people's share.

It's not enough for a third cup.

You two drink it, then. I don't like it that much, anyway.

I especially brought it for you.

It's okay, you guys drink it.

I'll keep watching the birds.

The next time us three come out, bring more.

Hurry and drink it.

Did you need something?

I just wanted to talk to you.

You just wanted to talk, right? Did you really need to storm up like that?

You haven't been contacting me lately.

Don't you think we need to have a discussion, face to face?

Actually, I understand.

My older and younger sisters have always treated me as one of their girl friends.

Even though friendly kisses aren't as common in China,

- so... - Completely wrong!

I thought about it so hard that I had insomnia, but I've finally thought it through!

Today, with only one solution in mind,

I came to tell you this, and if it doesn't succeed, then our friendship is broken.

I, Li Jun...

I like you, Daniel!

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♫ The hours tick by every minute and second. ♫

♫ The migratory birds fly past the sky together. ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ I’m afraid to hear the turning of the clock. ♫

♫ It’s reminding me. ♫

♫ I, who is dull, ignorant, and has no concept of fear, ♫

♫ really want to tell you: ♫

♫ Please don’t disappear like the migratory birds do. ♫

♫ The love I want to give you is like fire. ♫

♫ I’ll keep you company during the winter ♫

♫ to watch the newly awakening spring. ♫

♫ No matter how pitch-black the night is, ♫

♫ even the dark sky can hear it. No matter how far away, ♫

♫ you must hear ♫

♫ my promise to love you. ♫

♫ The hours tick by every minute and second. ♫

♫ The migratory birds fly past the sky together. ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ Can the late dreams from these past years restart? ♫

♫ I’m afraid to hear the turning of the clock. ♫

♫ It’s reminding me. ♫

♫ I, who is dull, ignorant, and has no concept of fear, ♫

♫ really want to tell you: ♫

♫ Please don’t disappear like the migratory birds do. ♫

♫ The love I want to give you is like fire. ♫

♫ I’ll keep you company during the winter ♫

♫ to watch the newly awakening spring. ♫

♫ No matter how pitch-black the night is, ♫

♫ even the dark sky can hear it. No matter how far away, ♫

♫ I am afraid you can’t hear ♫

♫ my promise to love you. ♫