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[August 14, 2004]

[Zhen Hua High School]

Liu Xiang is about to compete in the finals.

Liu Xiang must be full of confidence

because none of his competitors have beaten him this year.

He'll have to do well with the first hurdle

and show the priming technique he has practiced so much to perfect.

Thirdly...

Who is it? Don't turn on the lights!

Why are you so mean to me?

I brought candles.

Nice, Xu Yan Liang! I brought beer.

- Come here, come here. - Did you bring a lighter?

I didn't.

What did you say you didn't bring?

- A lighter. - A lighter.

It's okay. We have batteries.

Zhou Mo, you're so cool.

Who said it's useless to be good at studying?

Who cares if he's cool or not?

Where are Geng Geng and Yu Huai?

Oh yeah.

You don't think something happened to them, do you?

Why would you say that?

Something happened.

- What happened? - What happened?

Zhou Mo messed up the battery. We can't turn on the TV.

- What's wrong? - Come back.

There's a camera over there.

Now what do we do?

We can only...

- Stop moving. - Will this work?

- Cover my face well. - No, wait. Go back, go back.

- Lower your head. Lower your head! - This won't work. Stop! Stop!

Which direction should I go?

What's wrong?

Why do you all look so sad?

We can't watch the TV.

What do you mean?

Zhou Mo used the remote's batteries to light the candles.

He messed up the batteries.

Zhou Mo, are you stupid?

You were right to start a fire by using unstable electrical resistance

but couldn't you have lit a piece of paper?

If you had used paper to insulate the point of contact

and contained the short circuit area better

you wouldn't have messed up the battery.

What are you doing? Be careful.

Zhou Mo, find something for me.

Here.

I told you. With Yu Huai here, this is nothing.

- Whoa! - Wow!

We made it just in time.

Who's in Classroom 5? What are you guys doing?

What do we do? We're screwed! What do we do?

It's okay. We have time. We'll leave after watching.

You guys keep watching. I'll leave first.

Xu Yan Liang, sit down. What are you scared of?

I told you we shouldn't have come.

I'll just press my luck.

Geng Geng, are you done watching?

- I'll follow you. - All right, it's starting.

The race has started.

Liu Xiang had a very good start.

He is currently in first place.

Right beside him are Trammell and Olijars.

Go! Go! Go!

Liu Xiang!

Liu Xiang is in first place.

Liu Xiang!

Go! Go!

Liu Xiang! Liu Xiang won!

Liu Xiang has made history!

A Chinese person has won!

- Run! Run! - Go!

Open the door!

Where did they go?

Stop running!

Geng Geng, are you taking humanities or sciences?

Is it that important?

Of course it is. We agreed to be desk buddies.

Run!

Stop running! Hold it right there!

Many years later, when I think back to my high school days

I always think about that night.

We were running under the moonlight, hand in hand.

He was his best self back then.

But I only became my best self much, much later.

Between the best versions of ourselves is our entire youth.

No matter how fast we ran, we couldn't cross over our youth.

[With You]

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[Episode 1: Sooner or later, you'll get retribution!]

[August 31, 2003]

My name is Geng Geng. Although a lot of people don't like my name...

Why is your name so weird?

I like it.

This is my dad.

My name came from my father's and mother's names.

At the time, I think they must have hoped to crystalize their love and marriage.

But they still ended up getting a divorce.

Geng Geng.

Geng Geng.

Geng Geng! What are you thinking about?

Hurry and eat.

Today is your first day of school. You must get to know your classmates.

Leave a good impression, okay?

- Dad, where's my camera? - You're taking your camera to school?

I need the camera to record my life.

[Acceptance to Zhen Hua High School]

Dad! Why did you hang it up again?

Be careful on your way to school.

SARS broke out the year I took my high school entrance exam.

People from all walks of life were a complete mess.

So there were reforms in the high school entrance exam.

We were only tested on three subjects, and the tests were less difficult.

I got into Zhen Hua and caused a sensation in my middle school.

To have gotten by with such dumb luck

I'm sure I'll have to pay the price one day.

Oh no!

- Who is it? - Sorry. Are you okay?

You're laughing? Shut up!

What are you doing here?

How did you get in?

I got in like this.

Why isn't your head stuck?

I think the one you're stuck in is narrow.

Is this yours?

It's mine.

You're welcome.

What is it?

You got in and helped me get my camera.

Why don't you help me out of here too?

Thank you.

Don't move.

You-- Ouch!

Who are you blaming? Bear with it.

It hurts! Dude!

No this won't work. My head will rip off.

What are you doing?

Why is your head so big?

Who are you calling a big head?

I think we have to try another way.

What way?

Don't laugh!

Wait a second.

Don't move.

Are you trying to scare me to death?

You got out.

Thanks.

So stupid.

Is she also a student at Zhen Hua?

Hi there.

Where do new students report to?

I'm a new student too.

There's a board over there.

Go over there and take a look.

It lists everyone's names and homerooms.

You can just report to your homeroom.

Oh, thank you.

I saw it! I saw it!

There are two honors classes.

Our kids are in Class 2.

Zhou Mo, Qian Qian.

Chuan is in Class 2 too.

Sorry. Are you--

- You again? - You again?

Nothing good happens whenever I see you.

[Geng Geng, Yu Huai]

- What are you laughing at? - None of your business.

What are you laughing at?

Look. My name is Yu Huai. The name before mine is Geng Geng.

Together, the names are

"Geng Geng Yu Huai." (Idiom,"To take troubles to heart.")

You're Yu Huai?

You know me?

Why are you like some ghost that won't go away?

I should be the one saying that.

I knew Zhen Hua had bad intentions towards me.

Hey, are you going to sit or not?

- Why do you care? - Then you can just stand there.

Why aren't you sitting down? You don't have a chair?

Sir, her butt hurts.

Hello, everyone.

- Hello, Sir. - Hello, Sir.

Welcome to Zhen Hua.

I am your homeroom teacher.

I'm also your physics teacher.

My name is Zhang Ping.

"Ping" as in peace.

Why don't we get to know each other?

I'll take attendance. When I call your name, introduce yourself.

Liu Wan Hui.

Hello, everyone. My name is Liu Wan Hui. I went to Er Zhong Middle School.

Yu Huai.

Hello, everyone. My name is Yu Huai.

I went to Beijing Normal University Middle School.

I like to play basketball.

Wasn't he our middle school valedictorian?

Yes. I heard he didn't do well on the test, so he isn't in Class 1 or Class 2.

Xu Yan Liang.

My name is Xu Yan Liang. I also went to Beijing Normal University Middle School.

Is there anyone I didn't call on?

What is your name?

Geng Geng.

Geng Geng?

Are you in this class?

Sorry about that. You were on the last page. I didn't see your name.

Please introduce yourself.

My name is Geng Geng. I went to Shi San Middle School.

Shi San Middle School? Can you even get into Zhen Hua from that school?

Why else would she be on the last page of the attendance list?

Next, I'll explain the military training arrangements.

Can someone help me distribute the military training uniforms?

Me! Me! Me!

Everyone should get a good night's rest tonight.

Tomorrow is the first day of military training.

On the last day, everyone will have to spend the night in the classroom.

We'll be practicing emergency assemblies.

Everyone should be alert, okay?

- Okay! - Okay!

Okay, that's all for now.

- Yu Huai. - What is it?

We'll be assigned new seats after military training.

I hope this will be the last time we sit together.

That'd be good.

You'd just give me more trouble otherwise.

Have you braced yourself?

I'll drink this.

Here.

Geng Geng, I've been too busy with work and haven't been taking care of you.

Since you started high school today

let's take this time to celebrate.

Thank you, Dad and Mom.

Eat up.

How is Zhen Hua?

The school is quite good. The campus is really beautiful.

What about the students? Are there any you get along well with?

The students are good too. They're quite friendly.

They're all good students since they were accepted into Zhen Hua.

You have to learn from them, okay?

Mom, when can we hang out together again?

You should focus on your studies.

Don't think about such useless things.

I can't miss you?

No, you can't. Because you're my daughter.

I think you and Dad are like Eva Kaden and Richard Moore.

Moore who?

They're characters in Case Closed.

Even though they separated they still care about each other.

I'll get going then.

Bye.

Judging from her acting or her face, I doubt this actress will be popular.

Geng Geng, I don't have to worry now, since you got into Zhen Hua.

Worry about what?

In a few days, I'll take you to meet someone, okay?

I'm screwed! I'm screwed!

You! Where's your uniform? Didn't you get it yesterday?

- Yes. - Then why aren't you wearing it?

Are you trying to cause trouble for me on the first day?

What's your name? What class are you in?

Geng Geng.

I'll ask you one more time. Did you bring your uniform?

I did, but--

If you brought it, then hurry and change into it! Should I beg you?

Hurry and go change!

Sir, please don't be angry.

These kids are so troublesome.

There's another one.

You! Hold it right there!

My name is Pan Yuan Sheng.

I am your instructor.

Military training tests your willpower and character.

Now that you're at Zhen Hua, get rid of all your bad habits.

Give me all of your inappropriate items.

If I find them myself, I'll have zero tolerance.

Put all your bags on the floor.

Take out all the things that have nothing to do with your studies.

Don't let me see them.

"A Bad Boy is Really Hot?"

- Are you really hot? - No.

- Who's hot? - You're hot. You are.

What is it? What is it?

My goodness! There are naked women in this book?

I'm so embarrassed for you!

Your mom worked so hard to get you into Zhen Hua

but you're reading this kind of stuff?

What's your name?

- Zhou Mo. - Go clean the equipment room later.

By myself?

- Do you want to run laps too? - Yes, I will finish the task.

Mr. Pan, if I clean it twice, can you return my book--

Shut up!

You're done changing?

Is there anything else in this bag besides your clothes?

What is this? A present for me?

Your name is Geng Geng, right?

Mr. Pan.

Geng Geng, hurry up! Someone might come in.

Hurry and throw the jacket over.

Give me mine.

Give me the pants first. Hurry, the pants.

You want me to take them off in the girl's bathroom?

If you don't, what am I supposed to wear?

Give me my pants.

What about my walkman?

Give me my camera first.

When you return my walkman, I'll give you your camera.

Jacket! Jacket!

I'm done changing.

If you're done changing, give me my jacket.

- One, two, three, four! - One, two, three, four!

Salute!

At ease. Salute!

At ease.

One, two, one. One, two, one.

- One, two, three, four! - One, two, three, four!

One, two, one.

One, two, one.

Don't lower your head. Align yourself with the person in front.

I'm about to die.

Stand straight and don't move!

Put your hands tightly by your side.

You're looking for your camera?

When are you going to get my things?

I saw that all our confiscated items are in the equipment room.

I'll go after you return my camera.

Oh? I guess we'll just wait then.

I've already studied up to the third volume in chemistry.

I can start preparing for competitions next semester.

I signed up for college prep classes. It starts this weekend.

What about you, Yu Huai?

Me? I really want to play basketball. I haven't played in so long.

Excuse me.

Ma'am, I'd like this.

Ma'am, please give me more.

Eat more.

You're Geng Geng, right?

My name is Xu Yan Liang. We're in the same class. Do you remember me?

Yes, I do.

We're all classmates.

Let's help each other out, okay?

Thank you.

Yan Liang, the teacher's looking for you.

The teacher is looking for me?

Yes, he's been looking for you for half the day.

Is that so?

Then I'll hurry and go see him.

Go on.

Someone's sitting there!

He just left.

How come you don't have any meat? Do you want some?

Do you? Do you?

No.

Then forget it.

When are you going to get my walkman back?

How long has it been already?

I have to find the right time and opportunity.

Hey!

This is so heavy. I should just give it to the teacher.

You!

Did you hear what I said?

Oh, perfect.

Now I can part with your camera forever.

Don't!

Then...

I'll steal it back. I'll steal it back for you.

Good girl.

Be more aware.

Let's go.

Where's Yu Huai?

The teacher wasn't looking for me.

- It's too hot. - Who isn't hot?

I've been so tired lately. I'm sure I've gotten tanner.

Yeah. We're here to learn, not to become soldiers.

Come here, come here.

I have an idea.

You all have to listen to me later.

Got it? Listen to me.

I'm so dizzy. So dizzy.

That was too fake.

Be careful.

- Are you okay? - What is it?

Take advantage of this chance, okay?

Sir, she suddenly fainted. Did she get heat stroke?

Do the female students need to take a break?

Sir, I can hold on a bit longer.

No, no. Health is more important.

All female students can rest for a bit in the shade over there.

- Go ahead. - Thank you, Sir.

Hey.

Hey, you and Yu Huai were really in sync just now.

Let's get to know each other.

My name is Jiang Nian Nian.

All my friends call me Beta.

This is Jian Dan. (Meaning "simple.") She's simple, like her name.

We were classmates in middle school.

My name is Geng Geng.

We know.

It's so hot.

I need to go to the bathroom.

So noisy.

You all pretended to faint? You're all quite smart, aren't you?

You thought you wouldn't be punished since you're a group?

Who was the first to pretend to faint?

It was Geng Geng.

Geng Geng? Her again?

Geng Geng, come out here!

Where's Geng Geng?

Get back in position.

Get back in position!

Everyone, do 100 frog jumps!

Jump!

We all had to run another five laps just because she came back late.

Yeah, her grades are bad and she's stupid.

None of you objected when I said that we should pretend to faint.

You can't blame Geng Geng for this.

Oh, Yu Huai.

Zhou Mo.

What a coincidence. You haven't slept yet?

I'm so bored, I can't fall asleep.

Yeah. I should be at home right now, playing games and eating watermelon.

All right, all right. Don't say anymore.

I'm hungry again now that I mentioned watermelons.

Now that you mention it, I'm kind of hungry too.

Follow me. I have meat.

I still have to pee. Go wait outside for me.

What?

Pee.

I can't pee with you looking at me.

So troublesome.

Zhou Mo, dude!

Mom.

What is it?

Aren't you at military training?

Yes.

I can't fall asleep, so I wanted to call you.

Are you okay?

I'm fine. I can handle it.

I'm really busy right now. If there's nothing wrong

just study well while you're at Zhen Hua.

I'll come see you when I'm less busy.

I can't talk right now. I'm hanging up.

Mom!

- It's not done yet. - Why is this fig so small?

Just make do. They're all this big.

What are you two doing?

You started a fire in the middle of the night?

Aren't you afraid of getting expelled?

If you don't say anything, no one will know.

I'll go tell now.

You dare to?

Just wait and see.

Come back.

What is it?

Give me back my camera.

No!

No, no, no! Don't go.

Here, here. Let's talk things out. Come on.

Sit, sit.

Don't lose your head.

Here, try one.

What is it?

Roasted figs. It's a secret recipe passed down from generation to generation.

It's passed down to males, not females.

The night is long.

How great is it to eat together?

No?

I don't want to eat. It's so dirty.

You won't get sick from it. Try it.

Really. It's yummy and safe to eat. We just roasted it.

Here.

When I was young, I roasted and ate everything, whether or not it was edible.

This is my first time eating roasted figs.

You saying that reminds me

one time, I went home for the holidays and went rabbit hunting.

I thought it was a rabbit hole and threw in firecrackers

because I wanted to get the rabbits to come out.

Turns out... it was a nest of dung beetles.

You're disgusting.

You're both top students. Why are you competing on who's more unreasonable?

What do you mean top students?

Top students are also human beings.

Human beings need to have interesting lives.

We don't study just to study.

I have dreams.

What dreams?

I want to get into Tsinghua University

and then get my Ph.D. in the US to become a physicist.

This is the last one.

This is really delicious.

You can eat this then. We've been eating for a while.

What's with you two? Why are you passing it around?

We can just go get more.

Watch the fire for me.

Don't let the fire go out. We still have to roast them when we come back.

Okay.

Oh yeah, I'll give you your camera back tomorrow.

Everyone, be alert.

No dozing off!

Everyone must be prepared.

These three years of high school won't be just any three years.

You're not here to live comfortably.

At school, you're here to--

Sir, there's a fire over there.

There really is a fire.

- There's a fire! - There's a lot of smoke!

A fire!

Who do we have here?

Starting a fire?

You know how to start a fire?

Do you feel uncomfortable if you're not causing trouble?

Did I punish you too lightly today?

Tell me. How else should I punish you?

I was wrong, Sir.

Wrong? Count it for yourself.

How many times have you said that during military training?

How come you're not changing your ways?

Tell me. Who else was with you?

Say something!

I started the fire.

I was hungry, so I roasted some things to eat.

So it was you two.

Don't sleep tonight. Go clean the floors of the equipment room!

And write me a 5,000 character report.

I want it tomorrow morning!

Mr. Pan, I started the fire myself. It has nothing to do with her.

I don't care!

Which other class has students missing?

Sir! Our class is missing someone.

Who?

Lu Xing He.

Go look for him.

What's wrong?

Stop crying. We're just being punished by the teacher.

It's not worth crying over.

Stop crying. I'll return your camera.

Women are so troublesome.

Geng Geng.

How do you spell "disguise"?

"Disguise" as in the phrase

"Sometimes misfortune is a blessing in disguise."

Oh, I remember.

- Hey. - Huh?

Why did you help me today?

You were crying so much.

If I don't do the work, who will?

No.

I mean, why did you come forward to help me today?

Because I saw you look stupid, you didn't even know what to say.

If you were locked in here today and crying by yourself

Zhen Hua would probably be responsible for your death.

But what's with you?

You should have blamed me for the incident.

You could've said that you were passing by and saw a fire

so you went over to put it out. Then it would've been over.

Zhou Mo sure is a coward.

Yes, he really is.

I'll make him treat you to a meal next time.

Oh yeah, your walkman is here.

I was looking for it for a long time.

Do you think Mr. Pan took it away?

No way.

I'm just kidding. I took it when I was mopping.

Want to listen?

I almost couldn't sleep, not hearing this song for the past few days.

There's someone who has loved you for a long time.

Unfortunately, the wind gradually blows us really far apart.

Who did this?

- What happened? - Mr. Pan's clothes are on the flagpole.

- Who did it? - No laughing!

No laughing!

We got our revenge.

You're still laughing? No laughing!

I will find the culprit!

[Preview]

It hurts! It hurts!

Zhen Hua is a crazy place. What can't happen here?

Just expel me.

Mr. Zhang, what generation are you from? How can you just stick to tradition?

- Bastard. - Mr. Zhang is right. It's bastard.

Do you realize that I'm the teacher?

It's just a small matter. Let's not hold up class time.

You teach then.

I can't sit with Geng Geng.

Her grades are so bad. What if it affects me?

I'll call your teacher right now.

Don't! Don't! You must not call him!

Can you tell me how you study?

Us top students should share our methods with each other.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

I was talking about you.

Say that one more time! Who were you talking about?

What are you doing?

If I catch you one more time, you'll bear the consequences.

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