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♫ On the surface of the shimmering sea ♫

♫ Blocked by the navy blue sea ♫

♫ It doesn’t matter; time will not be forgotten ♫

♫ My mask is torn; you met me ♫

♫ Wings were burnt by promises ♫

♫ But my faith does not cease ♫

♫ Clowns can still sing proudly among ridicule ♫

♫ My longing is bound by your gaze ♫

♫ Sweat severs the doubt to move forward ♫

♫ Clowns are not afraid to be broken ♫

♫ Time burns to ashes ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

♫ And it doesn't matter ♫

[Symphony's Romance] ♫ And it doesn't matter to me ♫

[Episode 12]

Not bad.

What do you mean?

It means that it's great.

Very great.

Qin Fen. Is it difficult to make noodles?

It's very difficult. Look, I cooked bowls of noodles, one after the other.

I'm lucky my Dad is here to help.

So you say, your dad works year after year,

And every day he repeats the same work, do you think that's worthwhile?

I'm not tired. As long as my customers think my food tastes good, I'm happy.

Look! My dad is awesome!

So that's why you should learn from him.

Learn what? Learn how to make noodles?

But I don't want to make noodles.

Oh. Qin Fen, Qin Fen.

Are you a single-celled organism? Are you stupid? I didn't mean that you should make noodles.

I'm talking about this kind of patience. Look at you.

You are so impulsive with whatever you do. When you do something, you don't think about anyone or anything.

But you are already the head of the orchestra now.

It's just like cooking...

You see, it's the same as cooking noodles.

First of all, you need to have a passion for food.

Secondly, you need time. Right?

You need to grasp the duration, the degree of heating, and the weight.

Then you can make a good meal out of it.

Qin Fen, right now you're lacking a calm and stable heart.

Ok, Mr. Qin. This meal,

Is Qin Fen's treat today.

Okay, thank you.

Any time!

Kiddo.

Kiddo.

Graduation performance?

Yes. You guys didn't know that it's graduation season now?

Everyone is taking pictures on campus. Haven't you seen?

If I hadn't been held back a year, I could be taking pictures together with her.

With who?

Why should I tell you? I'm not going to tell you guys.

Well you're not graduating, and I'm not graduating.

-Zhuo Yin and Chen Zheng both aren't graduating. -We're not graduating,

But look: Fan Chen, Wu Zhen,

The twins, they're all graduating in just a few months.

And now we have to start preparing for graduation.

It's just a lot of pressure.

Yes. Every day, the only thing I do other than rehearsing, is interviewing.

Sure enough, graduation season is so terrible.

Come on, it's not that bad for you guys.

You still have a direction that you can work hard towards.

I have no idea what I'm going to do after graduation.

Me either.

I still don't know whether I should continue and study for the graduate entrance exam or go straight into looking for a job.

I just feel like I should do something, but I don't know where to start.

There will be no rehearsals or stage performances after graduating.

After they graduate, they're all going to have their own jobs. How would they still be able to perform?

That's why we're going to organize this graduation performance.

To give Orchestra S the best ending to all of this.

After all, after Master Fisher is gone, Orchestra S really will be disbanded.

Li Zhen Yan. Tian Yi Song.

Do you want to become my pupils?

Yes.

Speak. What do you mean now?

I asked you first, so answer me.

Well, it's like this, Master Fisher wants to choose one of you to become his student.

But this time's teaching method is going to differ to some extent from before.

After becoming his student, you can study music side-by-side with him,

And go to France. You'll also have the chance to sign with his agent.

You can officially become the new conductor in the international classical musical world that everyone is paying attention to.

This is a very good opportunity. You two should seize and take hold of it.

Don't worry, Principal. I'll try my very best.

And this competition is just between you two.

I hope that both of you won't hold anything back.

As for... the method of testing.

Li Zhen Yan, aren't you the slightest bit curious?

Master Fisher, can you make a long story short?

I could kick you out right now.

Well then, I'll be going now.

You... come back here!

Who said you could leave? Come back here.

I'm not done yet, where are you going?

My particular method of testing you guys is like this,

You guys will,

Switch conducting orchestras.

How about that? Isn't this idea especially out of the box?

I came up with this idea.

Right? Principal Lin?

Yes.

This is how we're going to work out the fine details.

Li Zhen Yan, you're going to conduct Orchestra A.

Tian Yi Song, you're going to conduct Orchestra S.

After three days, I'm going to check up on and assess you guys.

Three days?

With your strengths, this will be no problem at all. Here.

-Good luck! -I decline.

Why? It's going to be quite interesting.

Li Zhen Yan, I really envy you.

People like you, who have such a sense of superiority about themselves, don't have to work so hard.

And you'll just receive the best resources.

You have your own piano, you don't have to move heaven and earth to take a place in the piano room.

People like you will never understand people like us.

Those of us who have to depend on ourselves, work hard, and struggle, the feelings that we have struggling day in and day out.

All of your opportunities, you can get them in your sleep, but it's different for me.

I understand. You came here to persuade me to join the competition.

I thought I'd already been very clear with you. I'm not joining.

You didn't even give me a good reason. How was it clear?

Although you are a student of the piano department, I have to admit,

Out of all the students at Mario Paci, you are the only opponent that I am very serious with.

But there should be the most basic level of respect even amongst opponents.

Either you join the competition,

Or you give me a complete and real answer.

I'm sorry, I'm not able to join the competition.

Li Zhen Yan, I don't care about what the reason is for not joining in on the competition.

But I'm telling you, in my opinion, this is the most important opportunity I've ever had.

I'm not giving up.

I hope you can also take this seriously.

Actually, I came here because Master Fisher asked me to perform together with him.

It's your school's graduation performance.

Well, sounds great.

In previous years, the graduation performance has been the main stage for Orchestra A,

And this time, you guys are here, that's great.

Are you graduating too?

Yes.

I heard.

What did you hear?

Why don't you want to become his student?

Because my teacher is Waynde.

Waynde is not better than Master Fisher.

I know he's great, it's my problem.

Look, I think it's that you don't want to go to Europe.

Really?

Zhen Yan!

We grew up together, there is nothing more clear to me than your persistence towards music and your dreams.

There must be something else that's keeping you here.

Well, just tell me. I'll help you figure it out.

No, it's ok. There's no need for that.

Whatever I want to do, wherever I want to go, are all my choices.

It doesn't have anything to do with anyone else, including you.

Is it Fang Xiao Wo?

No.

Zhen Yan, the life of a conductor is on the stage.

If you give up this opportunity to go to Europe, you will certainly regret it.

Xiao Wo.

Let's go.

Listen to what I'm saying! Zhen Yan!

What does turning down Master Fisher mean exactly?

Master Fisher asked Li Zhen Yan and Tian Yi Song to switch orchestras to conduct.

And then have a competition.

-What? -Who will win? The one who wins gets to become Master Fisher's student.

But if he goes to Orchestra A, what will we do about the graduation performance for Orchestra S?

Li Zhen Yan declined.

-If he wins, does that mean he has to go to Europe with Master Fisher? -Yes.

I know that he won't leave me.

But why does he look so sad?

[Mario Paci Conservatory of Music]

Piano Solo Concert]

You're arranging flowers again?

I arrange them for you're office, but you don't stay there. Why do you come here every day?

I haven't seen you over a decade, I just like to hang around you a little more. You're not at all romantic.

Enough. Don't be such a smart aleck.

Are you okay?

It's you who's done this to me; my heart is so cold.

It's not a cold heart; you've got a cold.

Take this.

I don't take medicine. I can treat myself.

You?

Just be good and swallow this.

Is this little gold medal to encourage me? How about you give me something else...

Okay, enough. Don't be a smart aleck. Remember to take this medicine on time. You'll get better quickly.

Okay.

Take the pill. Hurry.

I can do it myself.

Oh, by the way. Was Song Ran's performance Yi Lisi's idea?

Yes. She wanted to

get back all the money she hasn't earned this year from me.

That was one of the conditions she had for letting me stay here longer.

She's really worthy of being a good agent. That money is all coming to the school now.

What are you thinking conerning the matter of Li Zhenyan and Tian Song?

If they really don't compete, are you really planning to not take on an apprentice?

Don't worry. They'll change their minds.

But I don't think the child wants to leave China.

The key isn't going abroad. Instead, he needs to walk out of his own past.

Then, what about Tian Song? You promised me you'd let them have a fair competition.

Even though I was a little biased, at least I'm not that bad.

For choosing an apprentice, I don't only look at their natural gifts, b

but I also consider my own tastes.

It's up to their fates now.

You still have that same temperament. Torturing people.

Back at the beginning, didn't you like that independent personality?

Okay, enough. Don't be a smart aleck. Since you'll soon be leaving, can you make more time for your students?

There's one more student

who's a great rarity too.

Who?

Looking at her, it's like I'm looking at myself back at the beginning.

So perplexed.

I don't know how dazzling she'll be in the future.

This makes me feel bad.

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Li Zhenyan. Are you willing to become my disciple?

After you become his student, you can study music at his side.

You'll go to France. And you'll have the opportunity to sign with his agent.

You'll formally become a conductor who will be followed with interest in the world of classical music.

Brother Zhenyan.

We grew up together. I know better than anyone about your perseverance in music and your dreams.

You...There must be some reason, something that's holding you back.

Li Zhenyan, exactly what are you afraid of?

Mom! Mom! I'm so scared!

I'm here. Here. Put this on.

Mom! Mom!

Hey...

Li Zhenyan.

I want to ask you a question.

You want to ask why I don't go to Europe with Fei She'er, right?

I want to ask why you aren't happy?

You clearly want to be Fei She'er's apprentice.

And you want to go to Europe, isn't that right?

Actually, I don't know either.

Actually, I'm very happy.

Because if you don't go to Europe,

you won't be leaving me.

But I'm also worried...

- What are you doing? - I'm afraid you might run away.

If I hold onto this, you won't be able to run away.

Why would you think I want to run away?

Because I think you haven't been yourself for these last few days.

When I opened the refrigerator, I discovered that the cap wasn't on the milk.

After that, when I was knocked over the water,

you didn't...you didn't yell at me.

When you stepped in the dirty mud puddle,

you splattered water all over your leg and you didn't even notice.

- Then... - Wait, wait, wait. Why didn't you tell me?

You definitely had to have some very important things on your mind to be so distracted.

I don't know why you refused Fei She'er; why you aren't going to Europe.

But, if it were because of me,

I'd be very happy.

You're overthinking it. Of course it's not because of you.

If you really want to run away, you absolutely must not jump into the river.

I'm afraid...I can't swim.

You mean that you're afraid that I'll jump into the river and swim away. Is that right?

How is it that your brain works in such an odd way?

It's because when I was little, when I didn't want to go to piano lessons,

I'd jump over the school's iron gate. Then, my dad had to look for me for so long.

I think I understand now why you're like you are. You were so agile as a kid.

When you're feeling sad, there's a place that you like where you can stay.

And there's a person you like who will stay with you.

Then all those things that bother you will go away, Right?

- What's that? - Give me your hand.

Don't be sad. No matter what you do,

I'll always stay by your side. Whatever you want to do, just do it.

- What are you doing? - I'm hungry. Let's go home and eat.

Okay.

If he doesn't go to Europe,

that would be best. If he does go to Europe,

then...I won't be afraid of that either.

"If you marry a chicken, follow the chicken. If you marry a dog, follow the dog."

Take a look at this. Look at this part we looked at last time.

It's very easy to make mistakes in these measures

I also feel like that every time, I don't play those very well.

In this section of the second movement, I'm afraid I can't keep up with it.

We should take advantage of the time and rehearse it.

What's wrong with you?

Wow! Good grief! Looks like you didn't sleep at all last night.

Let me ask you. What kind of guy do you think your cousin likes?

The kind that gives flowers, concert tickets and those old tricks...

it would surely be no good for her, right?

Exactly. So, why is she so mad?

I thought it was something else. Ever since we were young, my cousin

has been given flowers by a lot of people. Not a single one was successful.

Then, help me think of something. What does she like?

- What would be good to give her. - Don't worry.

As long as I'm here, it won't be you.

- Get away from me. - Fine. I'll stay away from you.

Wait, wait. I'm sorry. I was wrong.

- Exactly what does your cousin like? - Hey, hey, something's happened!

The latest news. Master Fei asked Tian Yiong and Li Zhenyan to compete.

Whoever wins will become his apprentice.

How can that be? Li Zhenyan has been his apprentice for a long time.

What's the big deal? Our Senior will definitely win. No need to fear.

That's right. We can definitely win.

It's not 'us'. - What do you mean?

This time, the Master's challenge is for them to switch orchestras.

This time, Li Zhenyan will conduct Orchestra A. And our Orchestra S will collaborate with Tian Yisong.

Whatever you do, I'll stay by your side.

If you want to do something, just do it.

Come in.

No one needs to worry. He surely won't accept.

We won't accept it either. If it's Tian Yisong competing against our Senior, I'd rather graduate now.

- That's right. Cut my head off, let my blood flow before we lose Senior.

But, this is an important opportunity for Senior.

He could become Fei She'er's formal apprentice.

And he could go to Europe. We shouldn't... - Hey, hey.

He can't go to Europe.

Why?

Because...doesn't he have to be recommended for postgraduate studies?

And isn't his mentor Wayn Da?

Wayn Da? So he can't go to Europe. No one needs to worry.

Relax.

- Senior, you're here. - Senior.

We were just worrying about...afraid that you'd go to Orchestra A and compete against us.

What do you think? Did you tell them no?

I'm sorry.

You aren't going to

go to Team A right?

That's right. I promised.

- I don't agree! - I won't either!

- You can't! - I don't agree!

- How can you just betray us like that? - Listen to me.

Do you know what a professional orchestra is? A true professional orchestra

A instructor and the orchestra are only collaborating.

You won't have companions or enemies forever.

- But— - Especially you Qin Feng.

You are Orchestra S' First Chair. You're not my First Chair.

You still don't know what the two words, First Chair, mean yet?

We don't want to become your enemies.

What I said just then

is what I wanted to say as Li Zhenyan of Team S.

What I want to say now

is the companion of Team S, Li Zhenyan.

Because of you, this year

allowed me to feel blissful that my dream came true

so I was able to stand here and make this selfish decision.

Actually,

I don't know if this decision is right or not.

I just know that if I don't give it a try

then I'll never know the answer.

I'm just like you guys.

Dreams, studies, job, reality...

will give me a headache. I will be lost and won't be at ease

so I never made my decision

but someone told me

to do whatever I want to do. No matter what happens

she said that she'll be by my side so I took the courage to make this decision.

I'm not betraying

but companionship. I really need you guys.

I need you guys to keep me company and face this challenge.

Please.

These young people are so much more adorable than I thought.

It looks like my disciple

is going to suit my tastes very well.

Master, do you think my words worked?

Whoever words worked

only your Brother Zhenyan knows.

Let's go.

I had enough of you guys. Just say whatever you want to say.

Senior Brother, we'll support you.

Also, we will practice even harder.

That's right! We won't embarrass you, Senior Brother.

- That's right! We can't lose to Team A again. - That's right.

I understand.

We respect your decision

and we'll become even stronger.

- We'll wait for your return. - Thank you.

It looks like everyone is being more professional than I expected.

- Tian Yisong? - He came already?

I didn't expect that I would say those words here one day.

Everyone, let's have a good collaboration.

I'm looking forward to it, Li Zhenyan.

Same.

They're indeed Team A. They're all professional.

It allows people to feel calm. However,

I wonder how Team S is doing.

Everyone, since you're sitting here

you shouldn't let down the instruments in your hands. What was that you just played?

Not the least bit organized. A mess.

Qin Feng, were you focused?

You're the one who's so focused.

It's fine.

Don't you know that the strings and the flutes weren't together on what we just played?

You're First Chair!

Sorry.

Xiao Hao.

When rehearsing E, emphasize that point.

Ding Yingguo, be more stable.

Everyone,

let me repeat one more time. I'm the instructor here.

You should be more professional and more meticulous with this music.

There can't be any mistakes. I hope you guys can focus.

Practice for two more hours today.

We have to practice even more?

This...

Practicing for so long.

Yisong, I don't think you can use the traditional methods

to instruct Team S.

What do you mean?

I once had dealings with the members of Orchestra S.

so I somewhat understand them. All of them

are independent musicians.

But they have a shared characteristic. They hate dogmas.

The biggest problem with Orchestra S is that they aren't up to standard.

Fei She'er told me and Li Zhenyan to switch orchestras

so that I could bring them up to standard, I'm sure.

Caiwei, I'm the instructor and you're my girlfriend.

I hope that you can support me.

I will support you.

I really...right now I feel like my body has changed into an empty shell.

That Tian Yisong is so weird.

We have to practice for eight hours every day!

That's right. Eating and resting is less than two hours.

Compared to him, Senior Li is way more kind.

Anyways,

it will be fine after we finish the competition.

Endure it.

But I feel like I improved these few days.

Who's side are you on?

Okay,

I do admit that I did improve a bit.

Even though there's improvement

I prefer Li Zhenyan's instructing

even though he's mean too but

Li Zhenyan always bring us into the music

unlike Tian Yisong.

I really feel like

helping him beat Senior puts me in a bad mood.

Perfect.

- Why don't you work on it? - Okay.

You're awake?

- How did you fall asleep? - I prepared a love meal for you.

Really? Just in time, I was hungry.

Let me take a look.

Eh, what's this? Rice?

I'll get fat.

There's also this billboard-style bitter gourd soup.

I don't want the bitter gourd soup.

Eat more.

It tastes good.

Eat the meat.

Looks like I taught you quite well.

I'm not drinking it.

It tastes very good. It took a long time to make.

I'll try it.

I'm poisoned.

Sorry, next time I'll—

No, it tastes good.

Shasha?

How come you're here?

This is a suit that I order from England.

The fabric and workmanship are really comfortable.

This is your birthday gift. Try it.

Shasha, I think I already said it clearly.

It's impossible between us so take it back.

Tian Yisong, it's just a gift. Why can't you accept it?

Why are you only mean to me?

Shasha, if I made you unhappy then I can apologize

but I have to say it clearly to you.

Since I have Caiwei in my heart

then I can't treat other girls like this. It's being not responsible.

It's fine. I only have you in my heart.

You gave up on the chance to do postgraduate studies, didn't you?

and you didn't interview for the orchestras abroad.

You put all your hopes on Fei She'er.

What happens if you lose to Li Zhenyan?

- This is none of your business. - Of course it's my business.

Tian Yisong, I hope you can win

but if you lose

then I have the ability to give you a better opportunity.

There's an address in the pocket of the suit.

Once you though it through, come and find me.

[You are the most shining star]

- Why are you here? - Why are you here?

- It's Master Fei. - It's Master Fei.

Master Fei said there's a private lesson.

He told me that too.

At your level, don't talk about the Master.

even an immortal can't save you.

How did I offend it? Is Team A that amazing?

- Why are you always like this? - No, Team A can't but Team S can.

But, it's just that First Chair is a little inferior. Timid.

- You— - You guys are arguing? Keep arguing then.

- Who wants to argue with her? - Who wants to argue with him?

Master, didn't you say there was a private lesson?

Can we do it one on one? For even one minute,

even a second, I don't want to be with him.

Master Fei, didn't you say there was a private lesson? For even one minute,

even a minute, I don't want to be with her.

Oh, this is great. I just love hearing the sound of this kind of dynamite.

I asked you here so that, before the competition, the first chairs of Orchestra A and Orchestra S

can get together and warm up. Okay. Let's begin.

What are you guys doing? Did I say to take out your violins?

Put it down.

Let's warm up first.

Okay. Are you guys ready?

Are you guys ready? Okay.

Right now, we'll do the most popular dance in the world, the rooster dance.

Let's start.

Very good, Qin Feng. Student Lin, start jumping.

- No, I— - Start jumping.

No.

What is there to be shy about?

Start jumping.

No, Master.

Let's be more serious. If there's nothing then I'll go back and practice.

Okay, if you want to practice then let's do it.

You've watched those air guitar contests before, right?

Today, let's have an air violin contest. You guys can choose a song.

Will it be Brahms or Mendelssohn?

Tchaikovsky!

Okay, then let's have a Yangge [popular rural folk dance] from the northeast.

Start.

Master, what are we doing?

Student Lin, what's up with you? Okay, fine. Then, let's make it a little more professional, a little stronger. Okay?

Let's do a solfeggio. Okay, come on. Let's scream.

Let's see who's voice is lower.

Aiya! I can see that this Orchestra A truly is not on the same track.

Why aren't we on the same track?

Demonstrate to him.

- Master— - Okay, forget it. That... Student Lin already admitted

that Team S is better than Team A.

- I didn't admit it. - Team S is the best!

- Team A is better! - Team S is better!

- Team A is better! - Team S is the strongest!

- Team A! - Team S!

- Team A is better! - Team S!

- Team A is the best! - Team S is the best!

- Shut up! - Team S is the best!

- Shut up! - You shut up!

- You shut up! - Orchestra S is the best! - You're a mediocre student! - Orchestra S has mediocre students!

- Team A is the best! - Team S is the best!

Do you know what's your biggest problem with you play the violin?

You're to precise.

I know. They compliment me like that since I was young.

Do you think that's a compliment?

For beginners, precision is excellent.

But for an artist,

Being precise isn't enough.

It could even be danger.

You? Along with that silly guy, you're on the both ends of a scale.

One is filled with passion,

but not stable enough. And you, on the other hand, conform to the norms perfectly.

If you can't can merge together then it'll be perfect.

Master, I don't understand.

I work so hard; I'm so precise; and I'm still a beginner?

Child, for artists...

and that includes music, painting, operas...

the most frightening this is to limit oneself, tie oneself to the ground.

Those so called

rules and being precise

will only trap you.

It will cause you to lose interest, lose all sense of creativity.

Your ability and your skills

is obvious to everyone at Paci.

At this point, you've reached a bottleneck.

Have you heard Qin Feng play before?

Doesn't it feel like one and only?

There's even times

that it's pure chaos and

and even more often, it's annoying, right?

but

when he plays, it makes you moved right?

Also when we played the guess just then.

In your heart, you think

it's boring and not meaningful

so you don't want to be fools with us.

Qing Shang, do you know something?

but on this world, not everything is meaningful.

Sometimes, the things that don't look meaningful

is the most meaningful.

Then Master, right now do I give up

on what is meaningful and do things that aren't meaningful? I can't do that.

Don't worry.

When you understand one day

you won't merely be an ordinary violinist,

but a real musician.

Let's play another game.

Do you see the sign of the restaurant?

I'll count one, two, three. Get ready. We'll see who

will reach there last!

Remember. The so called rules can be broken.

Bye-bye.

It won't grab. Try it.

Almost. Don't you think it'll get weaker when you grab it?

- I can definitely get it this time. - Give it a try.

- I'm not playing anymore. You try. - Let me try.

See if my skills are better than yours.

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♫ Let me tell you about the weird things I love about you ♫

♫ Let me tell you how when I think of you, it's from a secret at the bottom of my heart ♫

♫ Open the door to the most beautiful encounter ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Let me tell you about your steadiness and self-confidence that I love ♫

♫ Let me tell you about how I see your sweet smile when I think of you ♫

♫ Let's see the most beautiful scenery together ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand (My hand) ♫

♫ Be at ease (So at ease) ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart (My heart) ♫

♫ So at ease (So attentive) ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ If you want to love, you have to bravely be together ♫

♫ Persisting for beautiful memories ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ To the end ♫

♫ Gently holding your hand (My hand) ♫

♫ Be at ease (So at ease) ♫

♫ A panoramic view of pure and transparent love ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love ♫

♫ Smart and clever ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ Quietly watching your heart (My heart) ♫

♫ So attentive (So at ease) ♫

♫ Love is like an endless cloudless and clear day ♫

♫ We're like little fish in love Happy and cherished ♫

♫ People who love each other should be together ♫

♫ To the end ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ Together ♫

♫ To the end ♫