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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 23]

Stop!

Dad!

You dare to bully my daughter?

- Are you okay? - I'm fine.

He's the one who's not...

Who's he?

Uncle, try this duck neck I bought for you.

He brought it, especially for you.

That's right. T-This duck neck might be a little spicy but it's actually quite good.

It promotes good digestion and stimulates your appetite.

- I-I-It's very good. - Dad, aren't spicy things your favorite?

You also really love duck neck.

Oh right! Uncle, I haven't introduced myself yet.

- I'm Li Zhenyan— - Xiaowo, did you not finish your game yet?

Go back to your room and finish it.

Take this with you.

Don't be nervous! We're just having a casual chat.

- Would you like some tea? - Uncle, I prefer coffee.

[A Pot of Good Soup]

Hello! Let me.

Thank you, Uncle.

Oh right! Uncle, I didn't introduce myself before.

I'm... Li Zhenyan. I'm 22 years old and

I live in Shanghai wi-with my auntie.

I study... study piano at Mario Paci Conservatory of Music,

but my dream is to conduct. I want to be a conductor.

I don't smoke or drink.

There are no hereditary diseases in my family

and I like to cook.

You have OCD. (TN: obsessive-compulsive disorder, excessive cleanliness)

No, I don't.

It's just that I'm used to being like this at home.

Tell me how you met Xiaowo and why you like her.

In other words, what do you like about Xiaowo?

Actually, it was because

I liked the sound of Xiaowo's piano playing.

The sound of her piano playing was the cleanest, most pure,

and most enthusiastic.

After hearing it a few more times,

I slowly understood her as a person and started to fall in love with her.

Since then, I can't escape it.

Grandma Wang? I'm at home.

Xiaowo is back, so I'm keeping her company at home.

Collecting the fishnets, is that right? Okay.

Don't worry! Just leave them there. Don't mess with them. I'll take care of them tomorrow afternoon.

Okay, goodbye.

Collecting the fishnets? No problem! I can do it.

I'm good at putting things away.

- How about— - Dad!

I-I--I want to go as well.

You're eavesdropping again? You're missing the fish that Grandma Wang cooks, again?

The fish that Grandma Wang cooks, is so tasty! I always like to eat the fish she cooks.

It's really delicious! Tomorrow, let's go to eat it together and you'll understand.

Oh right! Uncle, it's almost time.

I should go back and rest. You rest early as well.

W-W-Where are you going?

I'm going to the homestay I reserved.

Back to the hostel? Why did you reserve a hostel? Just stay here with us.

Living at your house is... so inconvenient.

Why would it be inappropriate?

Can't you live at our house? It's quite big and warm.

Dad, isn't that so?

I heard you can cook really well.

So-so.

I hurt my hands just now.

Why don't you prepare tomorrow's meal?

Our house is closer to the market anyway.

I'm so happy!

Is my dad asleep?

This is your pillow and blanket.

I told you staying at your house wasn't a good idea. I told you I was going to stay at a hostel.

- Sleeping on the couch is so uncomfortable. - Who told you to be so tall?

Why stay at a hostel? You've come to my house but still reserved a hostel.

That's a waste of your money.

Okay then.

Xiaowo.

- Uncle. - Tomorrow, we have to collect the fishnets.

- Go to bed early. - Okay.

Goodnight, Uncle.

Dad, are your hands okay?

Goodnight. Goodnight.

[Compelling Psychology]

Dad, what are you looking at?

Sneaking for some tips?

Sneaking for tips? With my skills, do I need to sneak for tips?

I'm supervising him. Keeping an eye on him!

What are you making?

Beef curry.

It's because beef is relatively nutritious. The tenderloin is in the pot.

I'll add also some carrots, onions, and potatoes.

Xiaowo really likes to eat this kind of curry and it's also very nutritious.

Dad, the curry beef rice that Li Zhenyan cooks

is the best in the world.

I'll only know whether or not it tastes good after he's done cooking it.

Seeing your mannerism,

you must've often cooked for your family.

Actually, I used to live alone and cook for myself.

Later on, I also cooked for Xiaowo.

Is that so?

Dad, I always go to his house for meals.

Did I ask you?

Xiaowo likes to eat the food I cook for her.

Actually, it's also my honor.

When I eat with Xiaowo everyday,

it's when I'm the happiest.

Your grasp of cooking is pretty good.

Dad, the curry rice he cooks is not only

tasty, but it's also a perfect combination of smell, appearance, and taste.

Are you boasting?

I'm leaving!

Xiaowo, Xiaowo, what I said just now wasn't a problem, right?

Okay.

Scared me to death! My hands were shaking.

That... you told my dad just then that eating with me... makes you really happy?

- You're overthinking. - That's what I thought.

It looks like he's feeding rabbits.

Don't be in a rush! He's about to come.

The curry is here.

Here!

Not bad! Right?

What's this, then?

Here. Let me! Let me!

My lamb is still better.

Here, Uncle! Have an egg.

- You do it yourself. - It's fine.

- Give it a try. - Let's dig in.

Okay.

Doesn't it taste good?

It feels so uncomfortable.

- Xiaowo, are you going out? - Auntie Zhang,

we're going out soon to help Grandma Wang collect the fishnets.

- I haven't seen you before. - Hello, Auntie Zhang.

- I am— - He's my boyfriend.

No wonder! He has such finely chiseled features.

- Okay, let's go. - Let's go.

Come! Come!

- Wait a second! - Look! They're quite a match.

Why is it loose again?

Compared to our Xiaowo,

he lacks a little something.

Xiao Li, look!

There's two on top.

- You have to align them.- Okay.

Your job is to align all of them.

- No problem. - Here, here.

- Stretch it out! Remember to align them. - Yes, align them.

Align them! Align them.

Are you okay?

Xiaowo, don't mess around!

Go over there and rest.

Rest first. Let me do it.

Let's do it! Let's align them.

Align them.

Okay, that's about it.

Then we clean up

the broken shrimp shell and sticks on top there.

- Okay? - A-A-All of them?

- Okay. - You can do this!

Dad, this one is very tasty.

Look, I have hands.

You eat it.

You can do this!

That's about it, Uncle. I'm done.

Like this...

it wouldn't be able to finish until night time. Come here.

- Gather them now. - Roll them up, right?

Okay, I can do this.

Come back!

If you roll it like that...

There has to be order when doing this. You have to roll them neatly. Here!

Don't align them. Don't align them anymore.

Like this, and press it down.

- Like this. - I now know how, Uncle.

Okay. Come over here.

Repeat it like that!

- There's a bug in front of you. - Where?

Where? Where is the bug?

You... Help me hit it. Hit it, hurry!

- Hurry. - It's on top!

- It's on top! - Where?

What's wrong? Did it drop? D-Did it drop?

I was messing with you.

Can you not scare me?!

- I'm dying of laughter. - I'm too tired.

The chair fell down.

Leave it!

I poured you some ginger tea. Drink some!

Thank you.

Why did you take such a long time when showering?

Do you feel like there's a lot of bugs on you?

Crawling back and forth.

- I beg of you. Stop talking. It feels so bad. - Okay, I won't talk about it anymore.

It's my first time finding out that you're this scared of bugs.

Do you know that it's really funny?

It's funny.

I need a tissue.

- What? - Are you sure you don't smell fishy?

I washed five times. How could there still be a fishy smell? What are you sniffing for?

- Hey. - Uncle.

Dad.

You worked for the whole day.

I know.

I'm going to sleep now.

You're my good daughter. You've learned to say the right things.

Uncle, Uncle... goodnight.

- Xiao Li, are you tired? - I'm not.

Come and chat with me.

Today's job...

you did quite well.

Thank you, Uncle.

Looking at your delicate skin and fair complexion, you probably haven't done something like this before, right?

I indeed haven't done this before.

You didn't have to go.

Today, I really wanted to put myself out there.

You don't need to put yourself out there.

It won't help you.

I'm not trying to put myself out there for you.

I was doing it for her.

It's like how I didn't like to eat hotpot before.

Xiaowo insisted on dragging me and eating it with her.

Then I realized that she would feel happy after I ate it.

When I see her smile, I will be very happy as well.

When she's sad, I'll feel even sadder.

Actually, sometimes putting yourself out there for someone is a good thing.

Do you understand Xiaowo?

When Xiaowo was really young,

her mom passed away.

I was busy with work during that time.

I had to leave home every day.

I could only leave Xiaowo alone at home.

There were times when I got off from work,

Xiaowo had already fallen asleep with breadcrumbs all over her mouth,

but there was nothing else I could do.

Other people were very capable in taking care of their daughters.

I'm not a good dad.

Later on, I realized that Xiaowo liked to play the piano.

She would hold the toy piano her mom left behind and not let go.

Listening to the song of the audio,

she could play it after listening to it once,

so I sent her to learn the piano.

However...

Was she bullied at the piano lessons?

Actually, I don't know about the details.

Xiaowo won't tell me, either.

The teacher said, she's not gifted.

She doesn't even know how to read the music sheets.

Seriously, if she knew everything, then why would she need a teacher?

If she's not gifted, then she can't learn the piano?

She's learning the piano for happiness,

not the other way around.

Only later when Xiang Xiang came to see me, did I find out

that it's not that Xiaowo isn't gifted but she's too gifted.

In addition, the more rigid and strict the teachers were,

the more she would reject the instruction.

Hello?

I know.

I'm sorry, Teacher Xiang Xiang.

I have to work. Talk to you later!

Who is... Xiang Xiang?

Xiang Xiang was the daughter of this piano shop's owner.

Since childhood, Xiao Wo has liked to go to that music shop and play on the piano there.

Xiang Xiang usually paid no attention to her and just let her do whatever she wanted.

She would also play with her sometimes.

As time went on,

Xiaowo changed back to

being the little girl who liked to cry, smile, and make noise.

So it really is a shadow leftover from her childhood.

Xiao Li, let me ask you!

Be honest with me.

Do you think Xiaowo is really cut out in becoming a professional pianist?

Now if the piano is really going to become her work,

then she can't play according to her own interests,

or preferences, right?

Uncle, actually...

no matter what, she's still playing the piano, right?

If a person truly loves something, no matter what happens, they will persist.

She's the same. I'm the same.

Also, I really, really, really like the sound of her playing the piano.

Cheers.

Do you think France is cold right now?

It shouldn't be colder than here. Yes!

How has school been for the past few days?

Besides the fact that I miss you a lot, everything else is fine.

I miss you a lot as well.

By the way, how is your preparation going for the opera selection next month?

- There's no one else who can be the heroine but me. - You are so confident!

However, when I think about it, my girlfriend can perform the role of every heroine.

Of course!

- Oh, right. This weekend I'm planning on going to— - Cai Wei, I have some good news to tell you.

We can see each other soon.

This weekend, our orchestra's performance was adjusted.

I'm going to be in charge of the performance in Paris.

At that time, you have to come and see me.

Didn't you say earlier that you were going to be busy this weekend?

I-I made plans with my professor.

He said he's going to take my classmates and I to watch a performance at the opera house together

and introduce us to a manager.

Okay. Take care of your business first.

Anyway, we'll have other opportunities in the future.

But your performance is also very important so how can I not come to watch?

I said it's fine. We'll have other opportunities in the future.

Okay.

It's getting late, and you have rehearsal tomorrow.

You should go to bed early.

Okay.

Cai Wei, trust me!

- Once we get through this period of time, everything will be great. - Okay.

Then go to bed early. Good night!

Bye-bye.

I really wish the weekend would come sooner.

Fang Xiaowo.

Go to sleep.

It was so hard for me to stay up waiting for you guys.

Why did you guys talk for so long?

We still need to research and plan for our life together in Paris.

From now on, it's going to be the best time.

I'm going to cherish every minute.

I knew you weren't thinking about anything serious.

Time is almost up!

After all, from now on, we only have a few months until we leave.

Then we won't be neighbors anymore.

It feels like we're newlyweds.

You think too much. That's impossible!

I know you came here for me.

Otherwise, why would you come so far?

Even tell me how you feel.

I probably did confess. I haven't even thanked you yet.

T-Thank me for what?

Do you already know about it?

With your abilities, how could you hypnotize someone?

It's very safe here.

Slowly close your eyes.

It's really useful!

Then did you pretend to get hypnotized by me?

But didn't you ride the airplane with Qin Fen later on?

How could it be fake?

Hypnotizing was fake, but you're real.

Then does Li Zhenyan like Fang Xiaowo?

Forget it!

I already asked you this question before.

However, Fang Xiaowo really likes Li Zhenyan.

She's definitely the person who likes Li Zhenyan the most in this world,

more than anyone else and she only likes Li Zhenyan.

I feel so blissful.

Can you sleep with ease now?

Dad, don't worry! Hurry and go back.

Take care of yourself!

I will love you forever my baby, Xiaowo.

I will forever love you as well, Dad.

- Have a safe trip! - Thank you, Uncle.

Please.

Don't worry.

- Get going. - Let's go.

- The luggage. The luggage. - Oh right! Goodbye, Uncle.

We're leaving. Bye-bye.

Hurry and go back.

Are we really preparing to take the flight?

- We can still change our minds and go to the train station right now. - I've already decided.

There's still time.

Qin Fen clearly said you were really scared.

But I do have you this time.

- Are you really warm? - No, I'm not hot. It's a bit stuffy.

- If you're afraid, then— - I'm not afraid.

What is there to be afraid of? There's nothing to be afraid of.

That's not what I meant. What I mean is that if you are scared, there's nothing I can do, either.

We can't get off the plane now.

Smell it! I put on some hand cream. Does it smell good?

- It smells like my laundry detergent. - That's right!

I've looked for it for a long time to get the same smell.

Smell it! It smells very good.

I'm suffocating. I can't breathe.

In the future, every time you get on an airplane,

you'll think of me and the scent of my hand cream.

That way, you won't be afraid.

- What kind of logic is that? - Fang Xiaowo logic.

- Fang Xiaowo what? - Fang Xiaowo logic.

- Fan yourself, too. - I'm not hot.

[Music Hall]

Sister, Step-mother called me yesterday,

asking how it's going with your preparations to go abroad.

When did you start being so concerned about me?

I... I was always concerned about you.

I... I just really want to ask you.

You can't avoid going abroad because of Qin Fen.

I didn't say, I'm not going abroad.

Okay then. It's just that you seem busy lately,

so I just wanted to remind you.

Qin Shang, if you really go abroad,

then Team RS won't have a premier.

Time to eat! Come on.

I... I will also go to lunch.

- Have some! - Okay. Okay.

Chen Zheng, you owe me a meal from last time.

- Where did you go just now? - I went to get you some food. Look!

Your orange juice.

- Thank you. - Here!

Chopsticks.

Say, whom do you think Li Zhenyan will choose to take his position as the conductor?

How would I know?

Also, I don't think he'll definitely study abroad, so this issue can be discussed later.

Let's not bother with it!

After we finish practicing tonight, let's go back together.

Today?

Today, I want to practice a bit more.

- Go back by yourself today, okay? - No.

Just today!

Have some!

What's wrong?

Nothing!

That was an amazing concert today.

Yes, I think it's a good experience.

The violin! The cellos!

Wow! I love it so much

and I hope we can join more of this kind of things

and then we can improve our skills.

And more and more... Yeah...

I love it so much.

Sorry, I think I have to go

because the time is...

- Thank you very much. - Bye!

- Bye. - Bye.

- See you. - Bye!

- Hi! - Hi, so how can I help you?

I want to find one flower to my boyfriend

because I haven't seen him for a long time.

Which one do you think is better?

The white one is for friendship,

but if it's your boyfriend, I think that's the pink one.

- The pink one? Yes, I want that. - Yes.

- You can just come back. I'll keep it. - Thank you.

I should still be able to make it.

[Platini Finale]

[Gloire]

Tian Yisong, I watched the video of your performance

and I've heard about your passion.

You can be my student.

You can learn more from me.

You can go on tour with me.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you, Master.

I won't let you down.

- Excuse me! Do you know where is Conductor Tian? - This way!

- Upstairs? - Yes. - Thank you.

- Yisong, how was it? - Shasha.

- Master promised to accept me as his disciple. - He promised?

- In the future, I can travel around the entire world with him. - Really?

Shasha, I waited for this moment.

I finally became his disciple.

This is great. Congrats!

Congrats!

♫ Drops of tears under the petals ♫

♫ The leaves on the trees are also sighing ♫

♫ Like running into sun showers on a clear sunny day ♫

♫ I came across the perfect you ♫

♫ Fortunately, I didn't avoid you ♫

♫ If it weren't for you ♫

♫ I'd still be standing there crying ♫

- I was too excited just now. - It's fine. I'm really happy for you.

♫ The notes help me to match the melody of the rainbow ♫

♫ While heading towards my destiny, I came across you ♫

♫ I finally became myself ♫

♫ I'll sing the most beautiful tune for you ♫

♫ An exclusive memory ♫

♫ The intimacy of an embrace ♫

♫ was so sweet ♫

♫ We were holding each other up ♫

♫ We must not forget our agreement to each other ♫

The distance between Lyon and Paris is only 466 kilometers.

It takes one hour and ten minutes by plane and two hours by train.

It's not too close or too far,

but as long as you're willing,

I can come and keep you company every week.

Even if we're in two different places, no one could change my love for you.

♫ I finally became myself ♫

♫ I'll sing the most beautiful tune for you ♫

♫ Exclusively, and remember ♫

♫ While heading towards my destiny, I came across you ♫

♫ I finally became myself ♫

♫ I'll sing the most beautiful tune for you ♫

How is it? Are you still unable to contact her?

No.

- I'm about to go to the school to look for her. - Do you want me to go with you?

No.

No need! Thanks.

Tian Yisong, let's break up!

Don't come and look for me anymore.

Look inside!

Thank you.

Timing and subtitles brought to you by The Symphony Lovers @ Viki

I heard that Director Meng let someone else be in charge of Team A.

So did you come to laugh at me?

You should know that I'm about to go abroad,

so the reason why I came to look for you is very simple.

I want to invite you to join our team.

Actually, I've seen many students from the Conducting Department.

I think you and Tian Yisong left me with the deepest impression,

but what surprised me the most about you was your professionalism.

I think with your conducting skills

and your team spirit,

you could make an orchestra even much more orderly.

I also saw the video of you conducting Team S before,

so I think... you and Team RS

could combine and create even more of your own music.

Also, this time will be better than last time.

♫ 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 ♫