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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 25]

Jean Motté! He is the French conductor Pierre Motté's nephew.

He got the first place in the competition in Berlin.

- Hello. - Hello.

- You need an admission ticket. - What did you say?

Admission ticket.

Can you speak Chinese?

You can't enter! You need an admission ticket. An admission ticket.

You're talking about the ticket right?

I have a ticket.

What is this?

What are you doing? Wait a minute!

A girl charged in.

Try to stop her. Stop her!

Sir, you're next in Hall B. Please be ready.

The most important thing is to not think about the result but about the playing.

Try to have some fun.

Good luck!

Hello.

- Why are you here? - You didn't even tell me when you left this morning.

- I'm preparing to conduct. - You're about to go up, aren't you?

- That's right. - Are you nervous?

I'm not.

Keep your spirits up!

- This is for you. - What is that?

- This is my amulet. - Am-am what?

- Amulet. - Amulet.

That's right.

Take it with you and you won't be nervous.

If I take it, where would I put it? Behind the music score?

You can put it anywhere.

- I'll get going then. - You're leaving already?

I'm leaving or else, I'll get caught.

- Get caught? - Good bye.

Let's welcome contestant number 18 to the stage. He's from China, 22 years old.

The selection is Beethoven Symphony #5.

It's the same piece as the contestant who just performed?

He's a contestant from China so how can he express Beethoven well?

Okay, let's start from the measure 125.

Do you hear that? So brief, but those 4 notes are so thrilling.

It's the "Symphony of Fate."

Beethoven described it as 'fate knocking at the door.'

At the time, Beethoven was in despair and at the most helpless point in his life.

Society was in the dark and the person he loved had left.

Besides, he was losing his hearing.

To musicians, their ears are their eyes.

In such a dark silent world, all of that must have been a big blow.

Stop, please! Yes.

The first four tones of the violin

should be more distinct and shorter, okay?

Ba-ba-ba-bang. Okay?

And the French horn should be as bright as the horn.

And from the measure 146,

the string section should be careful,

because your tempo determines the whole tempo, okay?

So let's start over again.

Who says that you can't dance if you're wearing shackles?

Even if he'd lost his hearing, Beethoven never yielded his fate.

He persisted in creating and confronting his misfortunes, and he defeated it.

I am in the process of a test.

Because this song was performed by many conductors before,

I must find my own "Symphony of Fate"

and fully express my own understanding of it.

Fate will be controlled by me!

At first, I believed his conducting didn't demonstrate a good grasp of the emotions.

Now, I think he does grasp the symphony's framework.

He's very exact and he perfectly mastered

how to contrast the intensity of the weak and strong notes.

That's right! If he was only faking

solemnity and gloominess in the work of Beethoven,

we would find the embodiment of something easy and uninteresting.

But not here, we can see the expression of the quintessence of life.

His interpretation of the violins' part is quite unique,

as if he'd played it before.

Say it! How does it go?

You could say... that I barely passed the preliminaries.

Really?

I haven't seen you in a while, Conductor Li. Long time no see!

- Congrats! I heard you passed the preliminaries. - Thank you.

You guys are also here?

- Are you also here on a honeymoon? - What honeymoon?

We're also here to participate in Platini's Conductor's Competition.

Is that so? How come I didn't see you backstage?

He passed straight into the semi-finals.

Therefore, I came especially to see you.

After watching your performance, I'm especially looking forward to the semi-finals.

How is it?

You haven't come to Europe for a long time. Are you used to it?

It's all right for me. What about you? Do you like it?

I just finished the issue with Maestro Wayn.

Just in time, the teacher came to perform.

I came along to attend the competition.

You just said you don't have to join the preliminary round and go directly to the semi-finals right?

Yes, I came to confirm the contestants today.

Stop.

I already told you to not make sounds when you cut the steak.

Here! Eat mines! I already cut it.

Oh right! You just said you'll go directly into the semi-finals right?

Yisong was introduced by a master, so he can directly to the semi-finals.

That's great.

Li Zhenyan, look! Team RS is congratulating you for passing the preliminary round.

Caiwei also liked it.

Caiwei? What is she doing right now?

Does she have a new boyfriend?

Oh right!

I saw that Jean Motté.

The participants this time are all very strong.

That's right! I actually have a lot of pressure.

I believe that no matter how strong Li Zhenyan's opponent is, he will win.

At that time, you can have Maestro Wayn as your teacher.

It's okay if you don't win, Yi Song can introduce you.

I forgot to tell you.

I am Maestro Wayn's disciple now.

Lets have a toast!

Here, let's toast!

Congrats!

Then let's meet at the semi-finals.

- We're leaving. - Bye-bye.

I really envy Fang Xiaowo.

Her boyfriend treats her so well.

So you mentioned Caiwei?

You're already my girlfriend right now.

Is that not enough?

What should I do in order for you to see me?

Li Zhenyan, you...

I'm fine.

Really?

Even though Maestro Wayn is Tian Yisong's teacher,

that doesn't mean that I can't be his student also.

To me, Jean Motté and Tian Yisong are strong competitors.

Only if I win them, then I can become Maestro Wayn's student

However, don't you worry about me! I won't give up.

Get a bit lower.

Get a bit lower. Lower.

Is there something on my head?

I know that you won't get defeated by him.

There's also me who will recharge you so the more that you won't be defeated.

For the semi-finals, it's the same method of picking sticks to get the song.

As for the method of the competition, it depends on the conductor

to point out all the problems in the orchestra.

The second clarinets you are playing the second oboe part.

There is no bass here.

Viola, you are playing the second violinist part.

Clarinets, your sounds become as high as the oboe.

First oboe, is in minor A not C.

Mr. Tian Yisong, you were remarkable during this quarter-final match.

Will there be suspense in the final match ?

Thank you but to the finals was never my goal.

I am here to be the winner.

You're the first Chinese person who win

the Platini's International Conductor Competition.

How did you do ? Are you proud of yourself ?

I am not the special one.

I'm just most of the time, working hard.

It doesn't seem bad. Let's wait!

They're having an interview over there.

I have

two people to thank for.

Wayn, the famous conductor

and the other one is

Li Zhenyan.

The son of the famous pianist, Li Yazhe.

Are you really a famous pianist?

- Do the errors during qualification... - Sorry! Please!

Your father is aware that you're participating in the competition?

- Please can we ask some questions ? - Your father is aware of that?

- Your father is aware of that? - Why is he leaving?

- I don't know. - Maybe he didn't say anything to his father.

Why is he leaving?

We want to interview him but he run away.

Can I come in?

Of course!

- That... - Are you trying to ask about Li Yazhe?

Ever since I was seven years old, he never came to visit me.

So from then on,

I won't let him ruin my mood.

Tian Yisong purposedfully allowed everyone to know that you're Li Yazhe's son.

They will keep asking you.

Perhaps, he will come to visit you someday.

Enough! Let's not talk about it anymore.

Other than eating a midnight snack and sleeping, I will regret making every decision.

Drink some with me!

Who is it?

Director Li.

Teacher Li.

Wait a second!

- Li Zhenyan, that— - Morning.

What's wrong?

Did you guys...

Yesterday, you two...

It's not what you're thinking.

It's like this, both of us drank some wine last night

and after we finished, we...

It's not what you're thinking.

You've worked hard.

This is great. Wait! Let's be serious.

Your phone was left in the living room.

- It was ringing the whole morning. - Thank you.

Wish you happiness!

Hello?

What?

The concert? Yes, yes. It's me.

Yes, Sir.

You mean I did pass, right?

Wow, thanks.

I will wait.

So I will conduct the whole symphony, right?

I get it.

Thanks. Bye-bye.

Who was it?

The council committee.

- You got into the semi-finals? - I did.

My waist, Xiaowo.

- Be careful! Even the bed will break. - This is great.

You guys...

Breakfast is ready.

Come in! Turn on the lights.

This place used to be a car repair shop.

But the car repair moved away so it's empty now.

It's quite big.

I don't plan to rent it right now.

- I heard your orchestra is looking for place to practice and it isn't easy. - That's right.

How is it? Take a look.

If it works then I'll let your orchestra use it for free.

- For free? - Of course! I also like music.

This place...

is so great.

Thank you, Boss. Why are you such a nice person?

It's fine! Here are the keys.

Take a look some more.

Practice well!

Thank you.

This is the new start for our orchestra.

♫ On the surface of the shimmering sea ♫

♫ Blocked by the navy blue sea ♫

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

♫ Light up my appearance ♫

♫ Standing at a confusing crossroad ♫

♫ The different me is waving freely and smiling ♫

♫ It doesn't matter to me ♫

♫ 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 ♫

There's good news from Team RS.

Hurry and meet up!

[Let's Rock]

Even though Team RS didn't practice this whole break,

everyone came once I messaged.

I'm so touched.

- Of course! - Don't say those touching words.

Break is about to end. Why don't we discuss our future plans?

How come Zhuoyin isn't here? Didn't she say that she would come?

- She's probably still on the road. Let me call and ask her. - That's right.

Wait a second! Count us in.

Fanchen and Wuzhen, why did you two come as well?

- We also went to the performance last time. - It was amazing.

Even though we're very busy, we still can't forget our days at the orchestra.

- Please allow us to join Team RS. - Please allow us to join Team RS.

- I agree! - Welcome!

Welcome for coming back! Let me report to you guys.

Although Senior Brother isn't here as the conductor of Team RS anymore,

our conductor is still He Shengliang.

He was always against us with Tian Yisong

- but— - Qin Fen, I was saying.

- Thank you. - However, our graduation performance is all thanks to him.

He's very serious and a good conductor.

Let's welcome, He Shengliang.

Don't worry! I'm the conductor of Team RS now.

I will do my job well.

Qin Fen, I found out that you've become more mature when my sister isn't here.

I realized that you've become more talkative.

- Xiaoyin replied to me. - Xiaoyin said that she's sorry...

- She decided to drop out of Team RS. - What?

WWhy are we about to start practicing again

and someone is dropping out again?

Not only Zhuoyin,

but the other members also aren't coming.

That's right! We're lacking members.

Some students don't come because of school reasons,

like Ji Mo who is going abroad to study.

Still, there are others who don't because

they came for Senior Brother.

Later on, we...

Okay. Let me take care of Zhuoyin.

After all, the orchestra is first and personal matters second.

I will think of a way to persuade her to come back.

Enough! It's nothing.

It's normal for the orchestra to be lacking people. We can just recruit people.

Let's discuss our performance. What are we performing this time?

But we don't have an invitation for the performance right now.

We don't know what to practice.

About the invitation for the performance... I'll find it for everyone.

I will find some reliable performances.

It's all on me.

Why is it picking sticks to get the song again?

It would've been great if we could choose Beethoven's song.

Beethoven, I don't expect it.

It will do as long as I don't get Tchaikovsky.

Give me your hand!

You're playing this again? Okay, luck!

I hope that I don't get Tchaikovsky.

I hope that you don't get Tchaikovsky.

It's your turn.

Press here!

Holden

It's you turn. Press here!

[Your symphony track: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor mov. 1]

- Fighting. - Thank you.

- Hello! It's your turn. - Hello.

- Press here. - Me?

- Me? I choose? - Of course!

- Press here. - Okay.

Good Luck!

[Your symphony track: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major mov. 3]

Thank you.

[Platini]

Sorry!

I didn't do it on purpose.

It's fine.

After thinking about it, I should thank you.

In such a crucial time,

I will challenge myself.

Really?

You picked a song that you're not an expert in.

Don't worry! It's only fair.

I will definitely win the competition.

Let's look forward to it.

[World-class conductor]

The violin part should be pizzicato.

Don't combine the notes, okay.

Don't be in a rush in this part. That's right.

Slowly. Okay.

It feel like he's a bit at risk.

I finally understand why Li Zhenyan chose you.

Both of you aren't normal.

Senior Brother, we know you're conducting in the semi-finals

but we're here and can't do anything so

we're giving you some words of encouragement.

- You first. - Come on, come on! - No need.

Hurry up!

That... Li Zhenyan,

you're a competitor that I recognize

so you must bring my part along and win.

Conductor Li, because of me, my violin skills have improved.

So I believe that you can definitely become a great conductor.

You can definitely win this competition. You got this!

I'll be short then.

Senior Brother, I thought you were very amazing when we first practiced.

I really believed in you that you don't have to worry about your abilities.

Just compete with ease!

Chen Zheng, that's not short, okay?

- Conductor Li, good luck! - Conductor Li, good luck!

As one of the old members of Conductor Li,

I think this first place can only be Li Zhenyan's.

- Does anyone disagree? - No.

Of course, not!

Senior Brother, let me tell you.

I'm considered a member who was with you from the start

so I know your abilities the most.

- Just take it easy and first place will definitely be you, right? - That's right!

Come! Let's do it together.

You got this!

Li Zhenyan!

- Hi. - No matter what the result is, I will experience it with you.

Therefore, you're not alone. Don't regret it! Okay?

Of course! You are such a priceless person.

God will definitely bless you.

Good luck! So whether it's you

or Xiaowo, don't worry!

You got this! You got this!

Follow our inner self

to let everyone hear our real voices.

Didn't we do it?

Bravo.

Bravo!

- You got this! - You got this!

You are the best!

We got this!

So...

everything just then was your idea?

I'm a very kind and cute girlfriend.

You're really such a narcissist girlfriend where you can compliment yourself anytime.

- But I believe that you think I'm more important than what I think. - Is that so?

- Who gave you the confidence? - You.

Your existence tells me that my life has you

and your life has me.

How did you do it?

How can you look silly

but in the most stressful moments,

your silliness is the thing to calm me down?

Tell me, how much magic you have stored up?

I have good luck.

If you stick to me closely,

then I will never break and give you my luck.

It looks like I've been affected all along and guided in the wrong direction.

If it wasn't for you, I almost forgot that

the best music is to follow my inner self.

Xiaowo, can you give me some energy

so that I can fully embody the part that I have to play.

Okay! How do I lend it to you?

Just like this.

Hello, Qing Shang. How's your French coming along?

When are you coming to Paris?

It's almost there. I won't have much problems.

I'll arrive in Paris next Monday. What's wrong?

Next Monday? I can't go pick you up next Monday.

It's the day that Li Zhenyan is having his semi-finals.

Semi-finals? That's so cool.

Send me the address! Maybe I can get there in time to watch you.

Okay, I will immediately send it to you and the address to the house.

When you come, you must live with us.

Okay. I will live with you guys.

- Bye-bye. - Bye.

Master Li, are you ready?

I'm ready.

- You got this. - I got this.

Let's go.

[World-class conductor]

[Platini Finale]

All right. Yes.

I just got here.

Don't worry! I will keep an eye on for you.

However, after running errands for you,

promise me that you'll cut down your scheduling and take a proper break.

Don't talk nonsense, or I'll resign and become Taylor Swift's manager.

[Platini Finale]

Let's move on the next. Let's finish!

In preparation for competition.

Don't worry! You will definitely win.

Tian Yisong,

- You got this. - You, too.

Next One. Tian Yisong!

Tian Yisong was able to conduct such a song that he usually isn't familiar with like this.

He's quite amazing.

- Here, while you are waiting... - Qing Shang,

Hurry and come over! Call me when you get here.

Don't be in a hurry and wait for my signal.

- Then... - Yes, I completely missed it in the rehearsal.

Are you okay ?

Are you okay?

Try to breathe! Lean back.

- Do you need something cold? - Breathe, breathe.

Can you hurry up, please?

Okay, since he can't play the violin part

so why don't we stop the competition until we get a new one?

But, according to the contest rules, it's not fair

to the other applicants.

Unfair?

So you think it's fair to me, right?

You have thirty minutes to find a partition,

discuss it quickly with the violinist,

otherwise, you will disqualified of competition.

Half an hour?

It's impossible.

Qing Shang.

- Qing Shang! - Xiaowo! Hurry!

- My things! - I'll help you. Go first!

You want me to perform? Right now?

Of course, not right now but in five minutes. Let me talk first.

First point, you have played Tchaikovsky's music before. You know it. I've heard you played it well before.

Second point, we have good chemistry after collaborating in Team A and Team RS for so long.

We don't need to adjust. Third point,

I know that even if you heard the first two points,

it is still very difficult and stressful for you but you have to believe me.

I really don't have any other solution right now. Tell me if you're okay or not.

- Okay. - Thank you.

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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 ♫