Original subtitles

♪Looking at the dawn and thinking of faraway places♪

♪Who can I share my inner thoughts with♪

♪Sometimes my friends say I'm ridiculous♪

♪Sometimes, the reality pushes me around♪

♪But I'm really brave♪

♪Will I ever know hope again?♪

♪I don't want to let it go♪

♪Why not fly to the endless sky?♪

♪Our youth is precious because we make the best of it♪

♪What doesn't kill me makes me stronger♪

♪Let your dreams come true for once♪

♪Our youth is fearless because we make the best of it♪

♪I'm never afraid of challenges♪

♪I just want the taste of accomplishment♪

♪Our youth is priceless because we make the best of it♪

♪I'm never afraid of challenges♪

♪Let your dreams come true for once♪

♪Our youth is priceless because we make the best of it♪

♪I'm never afraid of challenges♪

♪I just want the taste of accomplishment♪

=Youth Should Be Early=

=Episode 13=

You have to commit to it. Stop idling. Hurry up.

Weep, my friend,

I weep because I always make wrong decisions

when I'm with you.

Quick! I'll answer the phone now.

That's too much!

Come.

Deep breath.

Hi, mom.

You two are completely soaked. What happened?

We just finished a game. It's all sweat.

We're about to hop into the shower.

Yes, we sweat a lot during the match.

It's so hot.

Okay. I got it. You guys did ball sports.

Nothing important here. Just go shower.

Goodbye, Aunty.

I'll be back in a second, Mom.

Bye!

Who are you?

Singing makes us sweat a lot.

Let's go. Shower time.

Let's go.

A great man once said

that you either burst from silence

or die in silence.

So, what do you think we have here? Outburst or death?

It's you, not "we".

I think you're doomed today.

I...

Stay strong.

Jia Jia.

Stand there. Don't come near me.

Answer me there.

Okay.

Did you find an excuse to deal with your mom?

Yes.

You know, Jia Jia.

In order to see you,

every day is like a war.

If we hadn't come up with something just now...

Kong Hao, are you ashamed

of me?

I don't understand.

We're in a relationship.

Why do we have to hide like a thief?

I'm not your mistress.

So why should I hide?

You see,

I'd give everything to tell everyone

that I have a beautiful girlfriend like you now.

But my mom is temperamental.

Even my dad is afraid of her.

I just don't want to open this can of worms.

So are we going to stay like this forever?

No, I'll think of a way.

I'll figure a way.

What can we do?

Well, I'm still brainstorming.

Don't leave, Jia Jia.

Don't leave me.

Find me when you're done brainstorming.

Jia Jia!

Look at this mess.

I want to please both parties

and now I suffer.

Serve you right.

You...

Here.

I wanted to invite Xiao Bao to stay for dinner.

Why didn't you keep him?

Avoid Mo Xiao Bao from now onwards.

Why?

Are you playing dumb or are you that clueless?

He's obviously into you.

If you talk to him,

then you're flirting with him.

The seafood he brought is quite good though.

(Ms. Liu)

I have something to do for my company. Enjoy the dinner.

Dad.

You're home.

Come.

I want to show you something.

What's this?

Just read.

(Online P2P Financial Platform)

Dad, don't ever trust

these online P2P finance.

Don't trust them.

You always stay in your room,

that's why you know nothing about the outside world.

What is the government promoting now?

Internet+.

This plan doesn't look half bad.

12% interest rate per year

and 3% coupon rate.

That's 15% interest rate per year!

15%?

The bank only offers 5%.

The bank called it the minimum rate of return.

But this? This is an investment

for old folks like me.

Let me analyze this for you.

Population aging in China

is an ongoing phenomenon.

I'm sure of this plan's credibility.

When they gain profit,

I'll have a piece of it too.

But dad,

high rewards implies high risk.

They target people with this mentality like you

and brainwash you.

You study economics yourself.

Can't you look at the bigger picture?

I did!

I've studied the plan.

Those from our neighborhood who joined early

have already gained enough for overseas trips.

You see.

I examined the contract

meticulously.

I think it's fine. I'm serious.

Fine. I'll study some more.

(New P2P Retirement Plan)

(Virtuous people shoulder great responsibility)

(Hao Zi)

Hello.

Now?

It's too late.

Fine. Fine.

Give me a second.

Okay. Bye.

Why call me this late at night?

Don't be mad.

I'm here to make up for you.

A meal is not compensation.

One question.

Does your mom think

that I'm too eager to marry you?

Not at all.

Give me some time, Jia Jia.

I swear I'll make my mom accept you.

Swear? All talk and no result.

You don't understand my mom's temper.

She's still angry now.

If I do something else now,

she'll only be more fierce.

So you mean I should wait?

No, this is not waiting.

This is called preparing for another good timing.

Let's forget about that.

Let's go and have supper.

What do you want to eat?

Japanese cuisine.

What's so good about Japanese cuisine?

Chinese cuisine is rich and diverse.

I'll show you the definition

of gourmet. Let's go.

- What gourmet? - Just come.

(Chongqing noodles)

Slow down.

Here?

This is what you mean by gourmet?

Isn't this your favorite

Chongqing noodles shop?

Are you out of your mind, Kong Hao?

You asked me out me this late at night for Chongqing noodles?

I'm not eating this. I'm going back to sleep.

Don't leave.

I specially brought you here.

This is the place

where we had our first date when we were at school.

The restaurant is still the same,

but now, you don't like it anymore?

It's not about whether I like it or not.

If you want to eat it, I can keep you company.

But Hao Hao, do you realize

that we're not students in the ivory tower anymore?

We have graduated.

When we do something now,

we have to think it through.

If you do not

use a more mature way

to deal with it,

what am I supposed to think about it in the long run?

I know. I understand.

But

just some more time, please.

So... noodles?

Fine.

Come.

(P2P Retirement Plan Agreement) Contract. Documents. Pamphlet.

Everything is ready.

Dad.

By the way,

the people from this retirement plan are holding an event now.

I have to check it out.

Dad, are you sure that you understand

this online P2P lending plan?

Of course, I do!

Uncle Wang joined six months ago

and he has earned more than 20 thousand yuan now.

Did he tell you that

he could withdraw the money?

Regarding this...

Oh yes!

He told me this.

To withdraw money, one must have an application.

He doesn't like the hassle

and since he doesn't need the money now,

he reinvested the profit he gained.

Dad! These platforms

all use the same trick.

They look like they are trying to get more investors

but they will flee with the money soon.

I checked

its registered office.

It's the same address as those that ran away a few days ago.

They use an external server

so you can't even locate them.

See?

Really?

This kind of company is no good.

You want a high return rate

but all they want is your money.

(The truth of the P2P scam revealed!)

Just so you know.

When others help you, it's a favor.

No one is obligated to help you.

As to whether you'll be accepted...

Coming!

Who's there?

Jia Jia!

What brought you here, Ai Lian? Come in.

Here.

Check out what I brought you.

What?

Here you go.

Facial lamp.

Microphone.

Bunny ears too?

Look.

A lot of otakus

love this.

Just wear this, make some cute sound

and watch them go crazy.

Will they go crazy if I wear bunny ears?

Of course! You're pretty.

Wait a second.

So mysterious.

I'll rehearse a bit.

Wannabes are all hypocritical.

Jia Jia!

Jia Jia!

What now?

I created a new account for you.

Your nickname is Lady Obedient.

Come.

Lady Obedient?

Just sit down.

Here.

We'll start now?

Not yet.

I'll show you my profile page.

Did you see that?

(Celebrate Christmas with streamers) I send some cute messages from time to time

and just like that, I can earn some money.

Also... see it here.

One rocket is 500 yuan.

If the platform takes 50% of it,

you still can earn several thousand yuan one night.

If you're lucky and bump into someone rich,

you'll make even more money.

Streaming is that profitable?

Of course. It's much easier than working in an office.

Ai Lian, you saw it last time, didn't you?

Kong Hao's mom thinks that I'm not a good match for him.

Yes, I know that after graduation,

Kong Hao pays for my rent and my meal.

When she criticized me,

I could only swallow it.

But I'm thinking

that if I can make some money now,

perhaps I won't

be treated like that anymore.

Exactly.

Teach me now, please.

How do I set it up?

Hold on.

Let me adjust the lighting for you.

What do you think?

I look so fair out of a sudden.

If you don't know what to say,

just follow this script.

Act natural.

Okay. We'll go live now.

Here. Say hi to everyone.

Hi guys. I'm Yao...

Lady Obedient.

Hi guys. I'm...

Cuter, Jia Jia, cuter.

More feminine. Cuter.

Hi guys, I'm Lady Obedient.

Today...

Someone's talking to me!

Look! He said that I'm cute.

"Show more skin. You should..."

Say that again!

Hey. Hey.

He...

It's okay. People like him are everywhere.

Calm down.

Is it okay?

Cuter. You'll be fine.

Cuter. More feminine. Okay?

More cheerful too.

Hi guys! It's still me, Lady Obedient.

We're going to spend two wonderful hours together.

What should we talk about?

Hey, Hao Zi.

Hey, Zheng.

My mom grounded me again

because I sneaked out last night to meet Jia Jia.

Only you can free me now,

so please come and save me!

Okay. Got it.

Thanks, brother!

Bring Sister Xin too!

Dad, Hao Zi wants to meet me,

so I'll go out now.

Don't trust this, okay?

See you, dad!

Don't trust those things!

I love you. You love me.

We have no more excuse.

Just like the first time,

the freedom of love soars high.

I love you. You love me.

We don't need any excuse.

It feels like another first love.

I know it sounds ridiculous

but who cares.

Thank you, everyone,

for your lovely gifts.

I love you all. Thank you.

But I have to stop here today.

My friends have arrived at my place,

so we'll meet again tomorrow. Bye!

What do you think?

Great voice.

Indeed.

Jia Jia, why did you start streaming?

Guess how much I made just now.

How much?

1,999 yuan.

I streamed for two hours

and I earned nearly 2,000 yuan.

Oh goodness.

If I continue streaming like this,

I'll be rich!

If this carries on,

you'll become a rich woman soon.

Not bad.

I heard popular streamers

earn a lot.

Maybe not enough to be a rich woman,

but for my daily expenditure

or rent? No problem.

What? Are you not okay with it?

Yes, I'm not okay.

Why should my girlfriend sing in front of someone else?

What do you have to put it that way?

It's my work, okay?

So that a certain someone's mom

will stop thinking

that I'm after their family's fortune.

You're right, Jia Jia. I support you!

It's none of your business.

Stop being so petty.

If you're worried,

then I'll create an account for you too.

You can be my hype man.

I don't want to.

I don't want any stupid account.

What stupid?

I just sang some songs,

talked to some people. Why?

It's what an actress does too.

The stage is different. That's all.

My stage is in this house, on the internet.

Do you have a problem with it?

Stop thinking that it's something else.

Actually, I think that a lot of people

hold misconceptions regarding streamers.

Streamers

can be quite positive and uplifting too!

Your girlfriend isn't the one doing it.

Are you from Qing dynasty?

Your girlfriend can't even show her face now?

Maybe one day

you'll ask Jia Jia to bind her feet [*An corrupt custom in ancient China]

to appease you.

Shut up.

Zheng Qian, you went out long enough.

Come back now.

Guys, I have to go back

to console my old man.

You should also console your old man.

Or else his health might be affected.

Just go.

I'll go back too.

Now?

Have fun.

See you.

Bye!

Bye!

Xin Xin.

Xin Xin!

Mom?

Why are you here?

I just want to see you. Why?

You miss dad, don't you?

Why should I miss him?

Hot?

Hot.

Look at what you're wearing!

It's for the bike.

Hop on. I'll introduce you to a friend.

Who?

You'll know soon.

Get into the car. Hurry.

(Xiao Qian Zi.)

(My mom is crazy! She's pairing me up with a guy!)

(Seriously?)

(I feel bad for the guy who has to meet you.)

Dad?

Don't forget the things

I told you to buy.

Yes, I know.

Best red wine,

best ingredient,

everything has to be the best, right?

Just pick them properly.

Dad, if I weren't smart enough to warn you,

you would have lost your money.

Seriously, don't trust them from now onwards.

They prey on your money-centric mindset.

Don't mention this

during the dinner later.

You'll put me

in an awkward spot.

Dad, what friend of yours is this

who can make you spend so much?

Just a normal friend

whom I've known for years.

We were in the same university.

Behave well later.

I spoke highly of you in front of my friend.

All right.

This one is expensive.

Coming!

You're here!

Come in.

Xin Xin, come in.

Hi, Uncle.

Hello.

Change your shoes.

Yes, I shall...

No need for that.

I'll pick them up later.

Come in. Come in.

Thanks, Uncle.

Where's your son?

He's out for the grocery. He'll be back soon.

Make yourself at home.

Xin Xin. Sit down and have some water.

Sure. I'll handle it myself.

Let me help you.

Sure.

I don't know what your daughter likes to eat.

She's not picky.

And then some veggie, good?

Yes.

You have good cutting skills.

I'm just winging it.

(I'm in deep water now.)

(The father looks rather silly)

(so I bet the son is just like that.)

You're back.

Uncle Li.

The veggie looks great. Very fresh.

My mom is helping in the kitchen.

I'm sitting alone.

I'll answer.

Okay.

Xin Xin?

Zheng Qian?

You stalked me?

No.

No?

It's just meeting someone.

Do you have to be this jealous?

This is my home.

Your home?

Here.

Here.

Something's missing.

Look how forgetful I am.

The soup is ready. Let me carry it.

Uncle Zheng.

Just sit.

I'll deal with it.

What a sweet child.

Definitely.

Your son sure looks better than he is in the photo.

So tall and handsome.

Thanks, Aunty.

Here's the soup!

Careful.

Slowly.

Mom! Let me do it.

So sweet.

For you, Uncle Zheng.

Thank you.

For you, Mom.

Thank you.

Here.

I'm very happy today.

Allow me to say something.

I have prepared an announcement

for this occasion.

We know what's in your mind, Uncle.

I have an idea too, yes.

You two knew?

Fate is a wonderful thing.

What's most important is that you follow your heart.

Get rid of your baggage. Move forward freely.

Live without regret until you're old.

This girl...

It's such a relief

to hear these sensible words from you two.

Follow your heart. Get rid of your baggage.

Come.

For today.

Cheers.

Today is a great day.

This is for you, Aunty.

Thank you.

Aunty? Call her mom.

Too soon!

I know right.

Xin Xin, perhaps you should also

call him Dad.

Mom, this is too soon!

I'm not ready yet.

Exactly. No marriage license yet.

I know right.

You're right.

So we'll hurry up

and find a time

to get the license

one day.

Dad? Did I

mishear something from somewhere?

Something seems off...

I think you guys worded it wrongly.

Isn't it your wish

that I can find someone else to rely on?

Uncle Zheng and I

have been seeing each other for a while.

We fell in love

and wish to spend the rest of our lives together.

Yes.

I disagree.

You...

I disagree!

Dad, isn't this...

too early to decide?

Zheng Qian, this is

the most important decision I've made in my life.

I hope you can understand and respect it.

I can understand

but you should have

discussed this with me prior to this.

This dinner

is to gather everyone around a table.

Then we'll talk and I'll make my announcement...

No, no, no.

Not announcement.

We just want to know

your opinions.

Isn't that announcement then?

But...

Xin Xin!

Cheng Xin!

Xin Xin!

Zheng, you...

Let me handle this.

You know, girls are shy.

Perhaps she didn't know what to react.

Dad, when did you meet Aunty Jiang?

We know each other for more than two decades.

Back then, Cheng Jian Ye, Jiang Jie, and I

were classmates in the university.

After we graduated,

Cheng Jian Ye and I stayed to become a counselor.

Cheng Jian Ye wasn't happy with the situation

so he convinced us to take up some extra jobs outside.

In the end, the school knew, for some reason.

We were both fired.

I then became a high school teacher

while he went somewhere else to develop his business.

And soon, Cheng Jian Ye got married.

His wife was Jiang Jie.

He always thought that it was me who ratted him out.

I have explained myself

so many times before him,

but he refuses to believe.

The Cheng family and I just grew further apart.

Careful. What got into you?

Here. Wipe it.

If I heard it correctly,

your dad is going to marry her mom.

Both of you will be relatives then?

I know we should save the good stuff for people you hold dear,

but this is not how you do it.

If you have nothing good to say, say nothing.

I just searched it on Baidu.

It says that

even if your parents got married,

you two can still marry each other

as long as you're not blood-related

or are third cousins.

It'll be fine, okay?

It's not against the marriage law.

But I don't want my mom to marry anyone else.

I want my mom and my dad to get back together.

My parents divorced

when I was seven.

She was very headstrong back then.

She refused the money and the house my dad offered.

I was young. I couldn't understand why.

I thought that

I did something wrong

so my mom hated me.

When I saw other kids

hanging out with their parents,

I was so envious of them.

Xin Xin.

Don't be upset.

And after I grew up,

I spoke with my mom countless times.

I then realized

that my mom loved a calm and steady life

but my dad was a workaholic.

They couldn't get along.

However,

they didn't cheat on each other.

Even if they don't get along, they can still find a middle ground.

My personality is not compatible with Zheng Qian's either,

but you don't see us breaking up.

The way I see it,

Cheng Xin, if you marry the Zheng family,

you have to call Uncle Zheng Dad.

If your mom marries the Zheng family,

you also have to call him Dad.

You have to call him Dad sooner or later.

Combining both

isn't as bad as it seems.

Just don't say anything.

I'm trying to console them.

Xin Xin, Zheng Qian.

I don't think it's bad.

Think about it,

in the future,

you won't have those pesky mother-in-law problems.

Also,

you don't know if your parents

are going to re-marry, do you?

Xi Xi is right.

You don't want Aunty Jiang to be together with my dad,

but you, yourself, are not sure

if your dad wants to reconcile with your mom.

What if neither of them can be with her?

I have to find an opportunity

for my dad at least.

Let your dad and my dad compete.

And if my mom chooses your dad after that,

I'll respect her decision.

What if my dad got rejected then?

He finally found someone

he likes who likes him back too.

I have an idea.

Come on. Your idea?

Don't trust his idea.

It's not trustworthy.

I'll let everyone be the judge of that.

If it doesn't work,

then pretend that I said nothing.

Cheng Xin, Zheng Qian.

Cast aside your disagreement now.

You should fight back together.

What is Cheng Xin worrying about?

She worries

that her dad is denied the chance for reconciliation.

What are you trying to say?

Get to the point, please.

My point is

to slow things down.

Don't let Uncle Zheng and Aunty Jiang

marry that soon.

If their relationship becomes stronger,

can we even stop it?

You see, that's why I have a solution for you.

Steal your dad's household register.

That way, they can't get married in secret

and only tell you afterward.

What a shitty idea.

I think it's not bad.

Why? Are you afraid?

Are you not confident about your dad?

Do you think he'll lose to my dad?

Provocation won't work here.

I'm his son.

I won't ruin my dad's happiness.

You're not ruining his happiness.

If your dad and my mom

can survive this trial,

it means it's true love.

If their relationship buckles under this trial...

Just imagine,

your dad is not young anymore.

Are you willing to see him

enter a shaky marriage?

Don't overthink this, Zheng Qian.

I think

as a son or a daughter,

we can't really meddle in our parents' business.

Your parents are not poking their nose in whatever you do.

So I hope

you won't resort to the outdated ways.

Right?

Okay.

So we have come to an agreement then.

If your mom picks my dad again,

you lose the right to complain.

Hurry up and steal the household register.

I can't sleep soundly at night with that in mind. Go.

Hurry!

Good luck.

This is annoying.

Be patient.

Let him steal the register first.

I did my best there, Sister Xin.

It's up to him now whether it'll work or not.

So? Did you find the household register?

(Household register)

What are you doing?

You want some?

Your mom passed away early.

We're two men here

who don't know how to communicate well.

I watch you

grow up bits by bits.

Dad, why bring this up out of a sudden?

If there's something,

let's not hide it.

Let's discuss it together.

When it comes to work,

I hold my ground.

But when it comes to your love life,

I'm not one to intervene.

You're an adult.

You're old enough to think about marriage.

If there's a girl you like,

just tell me.

Introduce her to me at least.

Getting the license before you meet each other's parents

is not right, my son.

Then Dad,

do you not trust my taste?

Why would I not trust you?

But...

Whatever.

You're old enough.

It's not like that I have amassed a fortune for us.

If a girl doesn't mind this

and is willing to marry you,

then I'll call it a win.

I'm not picky.

I won't give you two any trouble.

Take this.

Dad, I'm not planning to marry someone.

Then why are you stealing the household register?

Dad.

I stole the register

because you and...

You don't want me to be together with Ms. Jiang, right?

Can you break up with her?

What do you think of her?

Nothing particular. She's nice.

Then why?

Dad, as long as it's someone else,

I'll give you my blessing.

♪When daybreak comes♪

♪Thinking of the faraway places♪

♪Who can I share♪

♪My inner thoughts with♪

♪My friends ridicule me♪

♪The reality pushes me around♪

♪But I'm really brave♪

♪Will you give me hope again?♪

♪Our youth is priceless♪

♪Because we make the best of it♪

♪Because of you♪

♪What doesn't kill me make me stronger♪

♪Daydreams are not without meanings♪

♪It's a dream come true♪

♪Don't be bound by the norms as you grow♪

♪I want the taste of accomplishment♪

♪I don't want to just laugh it off♪

♪The dream that I promised you♪

♪Fearlessness belongs to everyone♪

♪It doesn't matter that way♪

♪Why not fly to the endless sky?♪

♪Our youth is so precious because we make the best of it♪

♪That's why it's so precious♪

♪Because of you♪

♪What doesn't kill me make me stronger♪

♪Daydreams are not without meanings♪

♪It's a dream come true♪

♪Don't be bound by the norms as you grow♪

♪I want the taste of accomplishment♪

♪Don't be bound by the norms as you grow♪

♪Make the best of our youth♪