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[First Romance]

[Episode 23]

Why did you get a job as soon as you've come back to school?

What do you think?

It looks pretty good.

- Does it look good? - Yes.

Of course it looks good. I have the secret recipes that my dad handed down.

I'm confident that I can turn this into a place that's trending online.

This is great.

Why are you pushing yourself like this? You didn't even take time off on your own birthday?

The sooner I get started, the sooner I can get off work.

Then come as early as you can.

You can't be late for your own birthday.

What are you going to give me as a present then? Hurry, tell me.

You want to know right now?

So annoying.

You'll know later when you get there.

Off to work.

See you later. Go on.

So hard to please.

What's wrong? The customer isn't happy with it?

The customer says the cake isn't sweet enough.

- Not sweet enough? - Taste it.

Not sweet enough?

It's the right amount of sweetness.

Yes. We've been selling this cake for so long,

and customers have never mentioned that.

No problem. In a bit, I'll make one that's a little sweeter for her.

Thanks.

Not sweet?

Xiao Xiong, this customer is so hard to please.

The customer says this cake is too sweet this time.

Too sweet?

This customer has come here looking for trouble.

Miss, exactly how is this...

No wonder such bad-tasting food,

you're the one who made them.

Yes, I did make them. Sweet enough to kill you.

Sit down.

So after you complete all the procedures,

you're going straight to Sitka School of Music?

Then, that...

you are completely well now?

Are you talking about my stage fright?

Since that time, before I go onstage each time,

I look at your picture, think about you, and I'm fine.

I'm your stage super-star.

How are you going to thank me? I've cured your illness.

You really have something?

I heard today is your birthday.

I didn't really prepare anything special.

It is cheap, you can wear it if you like.

Wow!

This is beautiful.

You have such good taste. It's beautiful.

Look, just look.

- Isn't it beautiful? - It's okay.

Do you have time tonight ?

- Why? - Come celebrate at my 20th birthday party.

- I'm pretty busy. - I'm pretty busy.

Come.

Come, come, come.

Come.

Is it a bit too grand?

Background player.

Did you deliberately ask me to come so you could show off your boyfriend?

No. I thought we just all eat together.

Tang Tang.

Why are you here?

- Boss! - My pretty girl!

When did you get here? Why didn't you tell me?

Why should she tell you?

Tang Tang, I heard you're leaving the country.

Yes. As soon as I got back, I came to see all of you.

Pretty girl, have you seen the video

we edited of our last performance?

Someone edited it to make the two of us a couple.

Enough of that. Don't be a show off. Today is Xiao Xiong's birthday.

- Happy Birthday. - Happy Birthday, Xiao Xiong.

Happy Birthday.

Thank you.

- Do you like it? - I do.

I love it.

But, compared to the what I did to celebrate

your birthday on the roof last time, what I did seems a little shabby now.

True.

After all,

that time I didn't even get to eat that cake.

You were disappointed, weren't you?

I'm joking.

Even though I didn't get to eat the cake that time,

there was another special gift.

What was it?

Why are you smiling?

I hope this time I can give you

an unforgettable birthday.

♪ Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. ♪

Happy Birthday, Boss.

I wish you wealthy and slim overnight!

- Here, Class Monitor Xiong. I wish that you'll be forever 18 years old. - Thank you.

Boss, I hope our Blue Dragon Clan will be together forever.

Then a toast to our Blue Dragon Clan.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Happy Birthday!

Thank you, everyone.

Happy Birthday.

This is good wine.

Actually, I came back this time...

I wanted to tell you that I passed my interview.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I originally thought

we would continue to play duets together,

and go abroad together.

I can't quite believe that, in the end, I'll be doing that alone.

But actually I know,

that even if there was no Xiong Yifan,

we might not be together.

So like everyone says,

not every first love has a perfect ending.

Seeing you like this,

independent, confident,

such an outstanding young lady,

you deserve someone better.

So I should leave you the opportunity to reject this relationship.

So, in the end, I'm the one who's dumping you. Is that right?

Then...

I wish you a splendid and successful future.

I wish you will have both the sixpence and the moon. (T/N: reference to the novel "the moon and sixpence", implying he'll have both his dream and love)

Be careful.

- What's going on? - Careful.

Why so mysterious?

Okay.

- Ready. - Ready?

Then, I'm opening my eyes.

3, 2, 1.

Happy Birthday.

You did this by yourself?

I love it. Thank you.

I'm glad you like it.

Oh, right, I still have one present that you'll like even better.

Here, this way.

This is for you. Open it.

Shall I do it?

Okay.

This... you remembered this?

Yes.

At first, I didn't know where you bought it.

I spent a lot of time finding the same style.

Go change into it.

Okay, I'll put it on now.

Beautiful.

That's scary.

Okay, your turn.

It'll be this one.

That's something.

Your turn.

This one.

No hints.

You took the one I was thinking of.

That's called, "in war, speed is everything".

Your turn.

Can I change another one?

No.

Why am I always the one? I'm not playing anymore.

Okay. Time for the punishment.

I don't want it. I don't want it.

I don't want it.

You have to take the punishment when you lose.

- Then, be gentle. - You're the one who suggested this.

- Take your hands away. - Be gentle.

Be gentle.

Don't move.

Ow!

That wasn't too bad.

Why did you do it so hard?

That wasn't hard.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

- You're such a bully. - Ok, sorry.

I didn't do it on purpose.

What are you doing?

How dare you bully me?

Don't.

Aiya! Sorry, sorry.

You flicked me so hard.

Don't. I'm sorry.

Do you want to play anymore?

It's 11 o'clock. The dorm will lock up soon.

- I'll be going. - I'll send you back.

No need for that.

- But... -Today, I can go back on my own. Bye-bye.

- It's 11 o'clock? - Bye-bye.

Xiong Yifan, could you be more clear-headed?

If it goes on like that, something will surely happen.

Go, go, go.

Hi.

Oh, your bag.

So... good night.

Wait. Wait a minute.

Wait a minute.

You... don't you need to get back?

Yes. I do need to go back.

Good night.

- Dingding. - What?

Dingding.

- Huh? - Dingding.

Let's go back and drink more.

You're as drunk as a dog. How can you drink more?

I don't know. It's just that I feel bad in my heart, Dingding.

I know, I know.

You feel bad, it's your normal heartbreak.

You'll be fine once you get back and eat something sweet.

I'm sorry.

I want... I want to confess my love.

Right now?

In your condition, it'll be more like sexual harassment.

No, no, no.

I have to go. I must go.

Otherwise, I'll keep feeling bad.

Dingding. I can do it.

Bye bye.

You're really going?

Yes.

Then, good luck with your confession.

Are you getting used to being a teaching assistant?

Yes. Thank you for giving this opportunity, Coach.

I really hope I can put everything into helping them.

You're the most tenacious student I've ever worked with.

I believe that you can do this.

Also, you...

Take your dirty hands off.

Qi Xiaosong!

You are...

Who are you?

Bullying our Xiao Yueyue.

I...

I'm sorry.

I didn't know that he's your coach.

I thought...

Is there something you need to see me about at this late hour?

Yes.

Look! The moon looks especially round today.

What?

Do you see those stars, they're quite bright.

True, they are quite bright.

I like you.

Could you consider me?

A-actually, I...

Uh, don't be in a rush to answer me.

You could think it over first.

Once you've thought it through, you could answer me.

I'm leaving. Think about it carefully.

Uh... that way.

Think it over. Think it over.

Bye-bye.

What's going on right now?

Should I open my eyes?

And tell him,

"Hi Yan Ke, good morning."

This is too weird.

Yan Ke is so cute when he sleeps.

Forget it. That's too awkward.

I'll keep pretending to sleep.

My arm.

Are you awake?

Good morning.

Good morning.

I want to eat this one.

Little buns. Rice cake.

Mint flavored.

You got this.

Twenty-seven. Up, up, up.

- Hurry! - Come on.

This.

It smells aromatic.

Who is it? Delivery?

I don't have a package.

Let me go take a look.

What do we do? It's my dad.

What?

My dad.

- What do we do? - Your dad?

What do we do?

Let me check.

What are you doing? Come down.

- What are you doing? - Jumping down.

Are you crazy? This is the third floor.

What do we do then? He'll kill me.

I know!

What are you doing?

Please wait.

Coming.

Hello, uncle. Please come in.

You know me?

No. May I ask, who are you looking for?

You're Yan Ke?

- That's right. - It's you!

Is Xiong Yifan here?

I went to the school to look for her but she wasn't there.

Xiaosong said she's here at your place.

She... was just here and then she went back to school.

- What a coincidence. - That's right.

Okay then. I'll go look for her at school first.

Okay, thank you.

Take care, uncle.

That... it was a long trip.

I have a upset stomach.

Can I use your bathroom?

It's over there, right?

Wait a second.

I can't hold it any more!

The toilet is broken.

What a coincidence.

That's right. What a coincidence.

It's ok, fine.

It seems like... it's fixed.

Not yet.

The toilet is like that.

Sometimes it's broken and sometimes not. If it's broken again then that will be troublesome.

How about this? Uncle. There is a public washroom downstairs. Let me take you there.

Okay, that works too. Let's go.

Sorry.

Yan Ke? Yan Ke?

Scared me to death.

Who on earth said it?

This Qi Xiaosong has a big mouth, he nearly got me killed!

- You're back. - Where's my phone?

Go back!

Hey, are you fine?

I'm now a sitting duck for my dad, at the mercy of him!

Uncle seems nice.

He's not as scary as you say.

He's usually nice but when he sees you,

then that's not certain.

Dad, you must be tired from the trip.

Stop it.

Let me massage you.

Uncle, have some water.

Dad, have some water.

It's too cold. It'll upset my stomach.

I'll go pour some tea.

Dad, why didn't you tell me that you were coming and just came directly?

What you mean is I have to tell you first

and then being played and lied around by you like a monkey?

I didn't lie to you.

How did you not lie to me?

I was preparing to tell you.

Say what? You already...

in his home.

What else is there to say? What is there to say?

- Let's go out and talk. - Why go out and talk?

Sit here and tell me. It is better than saying it over there. Just say it here.

I'm going to say it here.

Why are you not reasonable?

How am I not reasonable or is it you who isn't reasonable?

Here you go.

What's this? Japanese manners?

Uncle,

this is all my fault.

Please stop blaming Xiao Xiong.

Well, this.... We on't need these old fashioned manners.

Get up and speak. You may rise.

Sorry.

That... Xiao Yan, your surname is Yan, right?

Yan Ke. Xiao Yan Ke.

Xiao Yan, where are you from?

He's from our hometown.

Are you Xiao Yan?

We're from the same hometown.

What does your parents do?

If my dad suddenly comes

then I have to teach you some tactics.

If... if he asks about your parents' career

then try to reply in a more reliable way,

more professional way.

and sincerely. As sincerley as you can.

My father works at a foreign trade company.,

And my mother is in the business of cosmetics.

What's your major?

I study...

You can't say you're a pianist major. Just say...

its international.

International...

Arts...

Educational exchange...

Education? -Yup.

Education is good. It is good for the next generation.

Especially international education.

- International? -That's right.

International? Does that mean you have to go abroad?

The plan never catches up with the changes. My dad can ask anything.

Then...

I know. Just show

that you're obedient, liking, and doted.

Let him be at ease and even more at ease.

Dads like to hear this.

Uncle, don't worry. No matter what happens in the future

I will use all my abilities to take care of Xiao Xiong.

- Don't ever worry. - That's right, don't worry.

Yan Ke knows everything. What are you worried about?

He knows about to play the piano and compose...

He knows everything.

This... he really knows everything?

That's right.

- Right. - Do you know how to cook?

I know.

You know?

Uncle, later on, why don't I

cook for you?

Sure.

Done.

Xiao Yan, you made Sichuan food?

That's right.

It looks...

It's quite tasty.

Not bad.

- Wait a second and let me taste it. - Please.

What's wrong, dad?

Is it not tasty?

Hurry and get...

- Hurry! - Uncle, drink water.

Drink water.

Sorry.

What's wrong?

You guys eat first.

I’ll go and rinse my mouth.

Is this dish really that spicy?

Did I mess it up?

Wait for me.

I heard Xiao Xiong say that you play the piano.

That... it's not good for your health after you play the piano for a long time.

Neck and back pain. You always sit there so it's definitely not good

so when you play after a while, you have to get up and exercise.

What you said is right.

How fortunate. Let's compete with them.

Let's compete.

Let's go!

You got this.

Come on.

You got this.

Perseverance is the most important. You got this.

Go!

Come on.

You got this.

Perseverance is the most important. You got this.

Perseverance is the most important.

This is good.

Your neck and back... this is good for playing the piano.

My dad is about to torture Yan Ke until he goes crazy.

Uncle usually looks so cheerful

but he shows no mercy towards his son-in-law.

No mercy. Let me tell you.

As his son-in-law, you have to be an all rounder.

Cooking, washing dishes, cleaning, and loving animals.

How does that saying go again?

Since the old times, it's hard for a man to pass the expectations of his father-in-law..

You can only wish Yan Ke good luck.

My heart aches for our Xiao Keke.

What is this?

Application form for exchange students.

You're leaving that fast?

No, they need some time to be verified.

If you do then what about me? I won't let you leave.

Enough, it's not like I'm not coming back.

Be good.

Yan Ke, you've worked hard during this time.

Let me give you a toast.

Come on.

- Thank you, uncle. - Thank you, dad.

I only have one daughter.

I'm really not at ease.

Don't worry, I'll definitely take good care of her.

I never listened to what others say

but I only see what others do.

Dad.

Eat the noddles. They're about to get cold.

Yan Ke, have you found a professional career yet?

I don't know about you guys in the musical industry

but I feel like there's this...

it's not like it's not reliable.

It's a bit... unstable.

Dad, what are you talking about?

I'm not treating Yan Ke as an outsider. I'm helping you guys.

You also know that Xiao Xiong's hand is injured.

It’s still uncertain if she can throw javelin in the future.

Learning piano...

I always see pianos at hotel only for display and no one plays them.

Uncle, actually... there's a lot of jobs for pianists.

I have a plan which is joining an orchestra first.

If there's a chance then we'll perform abroad

- then— - Wait a second.

Going abroad?

No, if you keep going abroad then how will that work?

This wouldn't work.

You're so far away. Yan Ke, why don't

you think about going in a different direction?

Change what direction?

Being a pianist is his dream. How can you tell him to change it like that?

Xiao Xiong.

Child, you... I'm just saying.

It's for your own good.

How is it for my own good?

Seems like he's not pleasing to your eyes so you always put him in a hard position.

Xiao Xiong, uncle is saying it for our own good.

I'm the one who is with Yan Ke. Can you stop worrying?

Child, how are you talking?

I-Is... this really considered worrying for nothing?

Yan Ke, am I worrying for nothing?

I'm your dad. It's important about who you're with.

In the future, when you get married, have a family, and give birth.

These are all important life events. I have to help you check on them.

I don't need you to.

Other than my first love, no one else will do. I only like him.

Let me tell you. Xiao Xiong was pampered by us since she was young.

I don't know much about arts

but I saw some televisions shows. Usually,

Based on these plots, I would get mad and it may kill me.

Do you really want to make me mad to death?

I'm not making you mad.

Did I? I didn't.

Eat yourself.

Xiao Xiong!

Uncle, don't be mad first. I'll go take a look.

♪ I can think of the most romantic thing ♪

Waiter! Give me a beer.

Xiao Xiong, go back and apologize to uncle.

I'm not going. He was talking about you like that.

I'm not going to apologize to him.

Uncle is about to go back.

Do you want him to be full of anger?

[Happy Time Coffee]

Don't ruin the relationship between you two because of me.

Uncle said that because he cares about you.

I'm really fine.

Let's go. We still have to send him to the train station.

I'm not going.

You go then.

You're really not going?

I'm afraid that I'll argue with him again at the train station.

Okay, let's not go.

Let's not go then.

But, later on,

send him a text message and apologize to him okay?

We'll see.

How come you didn't have such a big temper back then?

I don't.

It's fine.

Uncle, your ticket.

Okay.

[To: Yan Ke]

Xiao Yan, I'm really sorry.

I've been putting you in a hard position these days.

but I didn't do it on purpose.

Dads are like this.

My darling daughter whom I have painstakingly loved all my life.

No matter who I give her to, I won't be at ease.

My daughter looks very strong

but she's always very fragile.

In the future days,

I hope you can help protect her for me.

- You might think I'm being naggy. - Can I get in the car?

You can't. Someone already reserved.

But in my heart, my daughter is always

a child that never grows up.

Uncle, don't be mad at Xiao Xiong.

She actually...

Yan Ke, I want to tell you

that I'm sorry.

I'm not looking down upon you because you're a pianist.

In contrast, I really admire you

because playing the piano is much harder than baking bread.

Your fingers have to be flexible, coordinated, and stuff.

I didn't put you in a hard position because you're not talented enough to be worthy of Xiao Xiong,

but as a dad,

not matter who they are, they'll...

You may not understand where I am coming from now...

giving my precious daughter...

you know what I mean, right?

So, I'm a bit not at ease

but Xiao Xiong was willing to create a ruckus with me because of you

that means she really likes and cares about you.

I really understand her. She's definitely settled on you

that you are the one for this lifetime

so I think I want to slowly get used to

accepting you and becoming a family with us.

Of course, there's a process to this.

Don't worry, I won't disappoint you.

Okay, I'm at ease with those words.

The Train C655 heading to Nanbin from BinCheng

is about start check ins.

It's not early any more. I have to get in the train.

Uncle, are you really not mad at her?

How could I be?

There won’t be any hatred between father and daughter.

Take care of her for me.

Dad! Dad! Dad!

Dad! Dad, I'm sorry.

I won't argue with you anymore.

Dad!

If he dares to bully you then I'll come here immediately.

I'm not worried about him. I'm worried that you'll bully him.

Enough.

Okay.

Dad, tell me when you arrive.

You two take care.

Goodbye, uncle.

Goodbye.

Did you hear him? Your dad told you to not bully me.

You heard it wrong. My dad told you to not bully me

Or else he will come back to beat you up.

How could I? Let's go.

I knew you would ask this question.

My dad and Yan Ke both registered for swimming class.

Buy one, get one free. They went together and I didn't even have to go in the water.

Hey!

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''The Misty Poem of First Love'' - Singer: The Landlord's Cat

♫ The you that's in the flickering light ♫

♫ The you that's under the endless eaves ♫

♫ The you that’s everywhere outside the corridor ♫

♫ It's almost as if you are within reach ♫

♫ But we always end up narrowly missing each other ♫

♫ The you that's under the smokey moonlight ♫

♫ The you that's in a diary of confusions ♫

♫ The you that's hidden within the topics ♫

♫ With my ever growing heavy train of thoughts ♫

♫ I really want to tell you ♫

♫ But the words do not express the meanings ♫

♫ Through the faint window of the paper ♫

♫ I'm unable to lay bare my thoughts ♫

♫ First love is a misty poem ♫

♫ Midsummer is coming late ♫

♫ Flowers bloom in the alley ♫

♫ We hook our little fingers with that of youth ♫

♫ The wind blows, rippling the sea of people ♫

♫ Gently pushing me towards you ♫

♫ You are the undercurrent foreshadowing ♫

♫ You are the transparent secret ♫

♫ That flows through the gap of time ♫

♫ Penetrating into my breaths ♫

♫ Through the faint window of the paper ♫

♫ I'm unable to lay bare my thoughts ♫

♫ First love is a misty poem ♫

♫ Midsummer is coming late ♫

♫ Flowers bloom in the alley ♫

♫ We hook our little fingers with that of youth ♫