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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 does he mean? - He means it's great.

Very great.

Qin Fen, is it difficult to make noodles?

It's very difficult. Look! I made many bowls of noodles,

if my dad wasn't here to help...

So you are saying, 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.

Qin Fen, Qin Fen!

Are you a single-celled organism? Who asked you to make noodles?

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

You are so impulsive. When you want to do something, you just ignore everything.

But you are already the first violin 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 know the amount of heat and portion size.

Then you can make a good meal out of it.

Qin Fen, right now you're lacking a settled heart.

Boss Qin, the bill for this meal,

- is on Qin Fen today. - Okay.

Okay, thank you.

Come again!

Kiddo.

I'm watching you.

Kiddo.

- Graduation performance? - Right! Didn't you guys know that it's graduation season now?

Haven't you seen everyone is taking pictures on campus?

If I didn't need to repeat for a year, I would be taking pictures with her right now.

With whom?

- 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 are both not graduating. - We all aren't graduating,

However, look! Fan Chen, Wu Zhen, the twins,

they're all graduating.

And now we have to start preparing for graduation.

It's very stressful.

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

Sure enough, the graduation season is the most terrible.

Come on! It's not that bad for you guys.

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

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

Me, either.

I still don't know whether I should study for the graduate entrance exam or directly look for a job.

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

So you can't rehearse or perform after graduating?

After graduating, they'll have their own jobs so how would they still be able to perform?

That's why we're organizing this graduation performance,

to give Team S the last rest note.

After all, after Master Fei leaves, Team S will have to be disbanded.

Li Zhenyan. Tian Yisong.

Are you willing to become my disciple?

Yes.

Speak! What do you mean now?

I asked you first so answer me first.

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

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

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 rising conductor that everyone in the international classical musical world will pay attention to.

This is a very good opportunity so you two should seize 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 Zhenyan, you are not curious at all?

Master Fei, 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 is like this.

Your two orchestra teams,

will switch the conductor.

How about that? Isn't this idea especially perverted?

I came up with this idea.

- Right, Principal Lin? - Yes.

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

Li Zhenyan, you're going to conduct Team A.

Tian Yisong, you're going to conduct Team S.

After three days, I'm going to assess you guys.

Three days?

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

- Good luck! - I decline.

Why? It's going to be quite interesting.

Li Zhenyan, I really envy you.

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

and still have the best resources.

You have your own piano, you don't have to move heaven and earth to find the piano room every day.

People like you will never understand people like us,

or our feelings that we have to depend on ourselves, work hard, and struggle until everyday.

You can easily get your opportunities but it's different for me.

Don't forget that you came here to persuade me to join the competition.

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

You didn't even give me a reason so how was it clear?

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

out of all the students at Mario Paci, you are the only opponent

that I have to treat seriously.

However, you should have the most basic level of respect for your opponent.

Either you join the competition,

or you give me a reasonable answer.

I'm sorry, I can't join the competition.

Li Zhenyan, I don't care about your reason for not joining the competition.

But I'm telling you, to me, 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 Fei 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 Team A,

that's great for you guys to perform this time.

- Are you graduating, too? - Yes.

- I heard. - What did you hear?

Why don't you want to become his student?

Because my teacher is Waynda.

Master Fei isn't worse than Waynda.

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

I think it's because you don't want to go to Europe.

Really?

Brother Zhenyan!

We grew up together, I know better than anyone about your persistence and dreams towards music. You...

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

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

Not true! There is no need.

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

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

- Is it Fang Xiaowo? - Not really.

Brother Zhenyan, the life of a conductor is on the stage.

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

Xiaowo.

Let's go!

Listen to what I say, Brother Zhenyan!

What does turning down Master Fei mean exactly?

Master Fei asked Li Zhenyan and Tian Yisong to switch orchestras to conduct,

and then have a competition afterward.

- What? - The one who wins gets to become Master Fei's disciple.

But if he goes to Team A, what will happen with the graduation performance for Team S?

Li Zhenyan declined.

If he wins, does that mean he has to go to Europe with Master Fei?

I know that he won't leave me.

But to think of it again, why does he look so sad?

[Mario Paci Conservatory of Music]

[Piano Solo Concert: Tchaikovsky B flat minor piano concerto, Conductor Fei She'er, Pianist Song Ran]

You're arranging flowers again?

I got you an office but you don't stay there. Why do you come here every day?

I haven't seen you for several decades so I just like to hang around you a little more. You are so unromantic!

Enough! Don't be such a smart aleck.

- Are you okay? - You did this to me!

I've got a chill in my heart.

It's not your heart, you've just got a flu.

- Take this! - I don't take medicine.

I can treat myself.

You,

just be good and take the medicine.

Is this little gold medal a reward for me? How about you also give me...

Enough now! Don't be a smart aleck.

Remember to take this medicine on time. You'll get better quickly.

Okay.

Take the pill!

I can do it myself.

Oh, by the way,

- was Song Ran's performance Yi Lisi's idea? - Yes.

She just wanted to earn back all the money she hasn't earned this year.

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

She's really a good agent for she can even make money at school.

What do you think about Li Zhenyan and Tian Yisong?

If they really don't compete, are you really not taking any disciple?

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

- However, 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 Yisong?

You promised me you'd let them have a fair competition.

Even though I do favor someone, I'm not that bad.

When I choose a disciple, not only must he be talented,

he also has to suit my taste.

It's up to their fates now.

You still have that same temperament. Torturing people!

Back then, didn't you like that independent personality of mine?

Enough now! Don't joking around.

Since you'll soon be leaving, can you put more effort in your students?

There's one more child,

who's a great rarity, too.

Who?

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

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 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 rising conductor that everyone in the international classical musical world will pay attention to.

Brother Zhenyan, we grew up together.

I know better than anyone about your persistence and dreams towards music.

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

Li Zhenyan, what exactly are you afraid of?

Mom, Mom! I'm so scared!

I'm here. Here! Put this on.

Mom! Mom!

Li Zhenyan?

I want to ask you a question.

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

I want to ask why you aren't happy?

You clearly want to be Fei She'er's student, just that...

And you want to go to Europe, don't you?

Actually, I don't know, either.

Actually, I'm quite happy.

It's 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 you, you won't be able to run away.

Why would you think I want to run away?

It's because I think you haven't been yourself these last couple of days.

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

After that, when I knocked over the water,

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

When you stepped on the dirty mud puddle,

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

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

You definitely have something very important on your mind to be so distracted.

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

However, if it were because of me,

I'd be quite 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 for 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 what you are.

You were so agile as a kid.

When you're feeling sad, there's a place that you like to stay at

and there's even a person who likes to accompany you.

Then all those things that bother you will go away, won't they?

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

Don't be sad any longer!

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 for our meals.

If he doesn't go to Europe, that would be the 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."

- Can I take a look? - Look at this part from last time,

it's very easy to make mistakes on 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 make use of the time to rehearse.

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 does your cousin like?

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 gift 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 Yisong and Li Zhenyan to compete.

Whoever wins will become his disciple.

How can that be? Li Zhenyan has been his disciple 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 to conduct.

This time, Li Zhenyan will conduct Team A.

And our Team 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 agree with it. - We won't agree, either.

If we defeat Senior with Tian Yisong, I'd rather graduate now.

That's right! Cut my head off and let my blood flow

before we lose Senior.

However, this is an important opportunity for Senior.

He could become Fei She'er's official student and even could go to Europe.

We shouldn't...

- He won't go to Europe. - Why?

It's because... isn't he going to graduate studies?

Furthermore, isn't his mentor Waynda?

Waynda? So he won't go to Europe, don't worry, okay?

I can relax.

- Senior, you're here. - Senior.

We were just worrying if you'd actually go to Team A and compete against us.

How is it? Did you tell them about the songs?

I'm sorry!

You aren't really going to

go to Team A, are you?

That's right! I already agreed to it.

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

- You can't! - No way!

- How can you just betray us just like that— - Listen to me first!

Do you know what a professional orchestra is?

A true professional orchestra is where a conductor and the orchestra are only collaborating.

You won't have companions or enemies forever.

- But— - Especially you, Qin Fen.

You are the first violin of Team S, not mine.

You still don't understand the meaning of the first violin?

We just don't want to become your enemies.

What I said just now,

is what I wanted to say as a conductor of Team S.

What I am going to say now,

is what I want to say as the companion of Team S.

Because of you all,

I could feel the blessings this year when my dream came true,

so I can 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...

all give me a headache.

I am also lost and anxious,

so I haven't made up my mind.

However, someone told me

to do whatever I want to do.

No matter what happens,

she said she'll be by my side.

So I took the courage to make this decision.

It's not betrayal but companionship.

I really need you guys.

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

That's all!

These young people are much more adorable than I thought.

It looks like my disciple

is going to suit my taste very well.

Master, do you think my words worked?

Whoever's words worked,

only your Brother Zhenyan knows the best.

Let's go!

I had enough of you guys.

Just say whatever you want to say.

Senior, we'll support you.

Also, we will practice even harder.

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

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

I understand.

We respect your decision

and we'll become better musicians.

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

It looks like everyone is more professional than I expected.

- Tian Yisong? - He came, already?

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

Everyone, let's have a good collaboration.

I'm looking forward to it, Li Zhenyan.

Same here!

They're indeed Team A.

They're all professional and calm.

They make people feel at ease.

However, I still 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?

There's no logic, such a mess!

Qin Fen, were you focusing just now?

You're the most focused one.

Nothing.

Didn't you notice that the strings and the flutes weren't playing together?

- You're the first violin! - Sorry.

Trumpet.

When rehearsing E, emphasize the key point.

Kettledrum, be more stable.

Everyone,

let me repeat one more time.

I'm the conductor here.

You should be more professional and meticulous with music.

There can't be any mistakes.

I hope you guys can focus.

Practice two more hours tonight.

We have to practice again?

- No way. - Really?

Practicing for so long.

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

- to conduct Team S. - What do you mean?

I dealt with the members of Team S before so I have some understanding regarding them.

Each of them is an independent musician.

But they have a common characteristic, they hate rules.

The biggest problem with Team 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 conductor and you're my girlfriend.

I need you to 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 perverted.

We have to practice for eight hours every day!

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

Compared to him, Senior Li is way gentler.

Anyways, it will be fine after we finish the competition tomorrow.

Endure it!

But I feel like I improved a bit in the last couple of days.

Whose side are you on?

Enough, enough!

I do admit that I improved a bit.

Even though there's an improvement,

I still prefer Li Zhenyan's conducting.

He was also mean but

Li Zhenyan always brought us into the music,

unlike Tian Yisong.

I really feel like helping him defeat Senior and it puts me in a bad mood.

Perfect!

- If you want a lower bow here, I'll write it down. - Sure.

- Okay, why don't you work on it? - Sure.

Wake up!

- How did you fall asleep? - I've prepared a loving dinner for you.

Really? I'm so hungry.

Let me look.

What's this? Rice? I'll get fat.

- There's also my signature bitter gourd soup. - I'm not drinking the soup. No soup, no soup!

You can save it for yourself.

Eat more.

- It tastes good. - Eat the meat.

It looks like I taught you quite well.

I'm not drinking it. No drink!

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.

[Music Hall]

Shasha?

Why are you here?

This is a suit I custom-ordered from England.

The fabric and workmanship are really comfortable.

This is your birthday gift. Try it on!

Shasha, I think I already said it clearly.

It's impossible between us so just take it back.

Tian Yisong, it's just a gift.

Why can't you take it?

Why are you only mean to me?

Shasha, if I make you unhappy, I can apologize.

However, I have to say it clearly to you.

Since I have Caiwei in my heart,

I can't treat other girls like this.

- It's irresponsible. - It's fine.

I only have you in my heart.

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

You also didn't interview for any orchestras in China.

You put all your hope in 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,

I have the ability to give you a better opportunity.

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

Once you think 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, not to mention the Master, even an immortal can't save you.

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

- Why are you always like this? - No, Team A is no good but Team S is.

But it's just that the first violin is a little inferior. Timid and weak!

- You— - You guys are arguing? Keep on 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 second, I don't want to be with her.

This is great! I just love the sound of fights.

I asked you two here so that before the competition,

the first violins of Team A and Team S

can get together and warm up, can't we?

Come! Let's begin.

What are you guys doing? Did I say 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.

Come! Let's start.

Very good, Qin Fen! Student Lin, start jumping.

- Not that! I— - Start jumping.

- Not that! - What is there to be shy about?

Start jumping!

It's so ridiculous! No, Master.

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

Okay, if you want to practice that much, let's do it! All right?

You've watched those air guitar contests before, haven't you?

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

Enough! Will it be Brahms or Mendelssohn?

Tchaikovsky!

Okay, then let's play the Great Northeast Yangko. (T/N: folk dance in China)

Ready, go!

Master, what are we doing?

Student Lin, what's up with you? Okay, fine!

Let's play something a little more professional, okay?

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

Let's see whose voice is louder.

I can see that Team A is truly not on the same level.

How can we be not on the same level?

Qin Fen, show it to her.

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

that Team A is not as good as Team S. Let's go back!

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

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

- Team A is the best! - The first violin of Team S is stronger!

- Team A! - Team S!

- Team A is super great in the whole universe! - Team S is the best!

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

- Shut up! - Team S is the best!

- Shut up! - You shut up!

- Team S is the best! - You're the worst student! Team S has the worst students!

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

Do you know what's your biggest problem when playing the violin?

You're too precise.

I know! They complimented me like that since I was young.

Do you think that's a compliment?

For beginners,

precision is perfect.

However, for an artist,

being precise isn't enough.

It could even be dangerous.

You, along with that silly guy, are on two ends of the scale.

One is filled with passion but not stable enough.

On the other hand, you are too stable and becoming mediocre.

If you two can mix together, then it'll be perfect.

Master, I don't understand.

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

Child, arts

includes music, painting, drama,

the most frightening thing is to limit oneself, tying oneself to the ground.

Those so-called rules and precision,

will only limit you.

They will make everything lose interest and creativity.

Your ability and skill,

is obvious to everyone at Paci. But you feel that

But you feel that right now, you've reached

a bottleneck. Am I right?

Have you heard Qin Fen play before?

Doesn't it feel very unique?

Even so, most of the time

it's chaotic,

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

However,

does his music

move you somehow?

And the games we just played,

you must be thinking

they were annoying and meaningless,

so you didn't want to play silly with us, right?

Qing Shang, do you know?

In this world, not everything has to be meaningful.

Sometimes, those things that look meaningless,

are the most meaningful.

Then Master, right now, do I have to give up

what is meaningful and do meaningless things?

I don't know how to do that.

Don't worry!

When you understand one day,

you won't merely be an ordinary violinist,

but a real artist.

Let's play another game.

Do you see the sign of the restaurant?

I'll count to three. Get ready well!

We'll see...

who will reach there last!

Remember! The so-called rules can be broken.

Bye-bye.

It won't be grabbed. Try it!

Almost! Don't you think it'll get loose when it comes up?

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

- I'm not playing anymore. - 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 ♫