Original subtitles

(1991, Beijing)

(Master Barber, Crew Cut)

(NIGHTLESS NIGHT STREET MARKET)

(Newsstand)

Thank you.

(Good Mood Video Rental and Theater)

(God of Gamblers)

(Please do not litter)

What do you know?

This is a dual cassette recorder.

Have you ever seen something like this before?

(Billiards and chess)

(VHS Room)

You just came?

- Let me explain! - Let go of me.

Let me explain!

What are you trying to say?

I like you! Be together with me!

No way. My mother doesn't approve!

Have a cigarette.

Mister, I came to return your tapes.

Mister, I took two tapes.

Put it back where you got it from.

I'll put it back then.

(The Crazy Companies)

Here's the tape.

Thanks.

(Water heating plant)

(Adapted from the novel, Our Times by Wang Qiang)

(Once A Thief) Brother Xiao, the pipes!

Use my clothes to cover them.

(Hall 4)

Take a look. Make sure the input method is fine.

(Huayan Chinese language card, efficient, accurate, stabilize, professional)

Look at this Chinese localization speed.

Not bad.

Here.

Your Chinese language card is more expensive than those out there.

Here's what I'll say about this.

Other Chinese language cards may be able to convert

English operating systems into Chinese as well,

but mine has better performance,

more terms, and a higher response speed.

And it is compatible with all computer systems.

You can't get this anywhere else.

All right.

I'll give you 22,500 yuan.

Get me another 10 cards.

Fifteen cards in total.

Qi Rong Bin, can we still make more tonight?

That's the last one we have.

The 0.2-ohm resistor will only arrive tomorrow night.

Here.

Take these five cards for now.

Come back at eight o'clock sharp the day after tomorrow.

I'll make sure you are first in line.

I'll leave my money here.

I'll see you the day after tomorrow. Let's go.

Hey, wait.

I just got my turn, and you are all sold out already?

Thank you for your support.

We have sold out our Chinese language cards for today.

See you the day after tomorrow at eight o'clock.

(Latest Chinese language card) Sold out again?

All sold out, just like that?

Thank you for the support, everyone.

See you the day after tomorrow.

Don't touch it.

In just a few days,

we've earned more

than a year's worth of salary.

Everyone gets a share. The same as usual.

Do we still give him a share too?

Put his share in an envelope and put it in his drawer.

We call him Brother Xiao for a reason.

(We'll start over) He isn't older than us,

(After we finish this,) but his status and position are high.

(we'll leave Hong Kong, China in glory) But of course.

We're not playing any inappropriate tapes.

Open the door!

What is it?

I think someone is here to look for you guys.

Hurry!

- I'll hold them off for you. - Routine inspection.

We're from the Trade and Industry Bureau. This is a routine inspection.

This is an inspection. Open up.

Someone reported us.

Pack up and clear the room.

How are we going to get out of here?

From the windows. You guys go first.

What about you?

Why do you still stand around?

Hurry up and pack up!

Hurry!

The money is over there.

Man Huan Sheng! Brother Xiao!

Brother!

Brother Xiao, let's go.

This is an inspection.

Open up.

Open up!

(I've suffered for three years just for this chance.)

(I want to prove myself.)

(Not that I'm better than them.)

(But only to tell them)

(that I will get what I deserve!)

This is an inspection.

What's going on in there? Open up!

Nobody move!

We received a report that someone was running a business here without a license.

Where are the others?

There are no others. It's just me.

What's your name?

My name is Xiao Chuang.

I did everything.

=Episode 01=

(Outstanding)

=Our Times=

(The 36th Yanjing University IT Faculty) Scientific research units

(Internal Political Studies) are an important front

in the field of ideology.

This front has been

playing an important role

in implementing the Party's One Central Task

and Two Basic Points.

An honorable member of the scientific research unit

should resist acts such as speculation and profiteering.

Currently,

our ideology is still at the forefront

of the struggle and competition

between the two systems

of socialism and capitalism.

Identifying the situation...

What's going with Tan Qi Zhang? Why isn't he here yet?

There's a class going on in Lab 2, 4 and 6 today.

Director Tan isn't here.

Be quiet.

Stand properly.

You're not even standing properly.

Do you know what the meeting out there is about?

I do.

Yesterday, I represented our Lab 3

to give the report.

And you still did it?

Doing business outside

using the name of the IT Faculty!

Let me ask you this.

Who else was involved in this?

How much did you guys make?

It's just me. All the others aren't from the faculty.

Besides, no matter how much we earned,

the Trade and Industry Bureau took it all away.

Who made this Chinese language card?

Me.

You?

Well, I mean, President,

I am a graduate of Information Technology in Yanjing University, after all.

I got into this faculty with my own merits.

Why couldn't it be me?

I've said what I should.

If you're going to punish anyone, punish me.

Look.

Look at your "excellent" right-hand man.

President, I know what happened.

I'll handle this.

Who did this?

Who else?

Me, of course, Director Tan.

The workmanship is beautiful and neat.

Can you tell who did it?

Someone from my lab too.

Pei Qing Hua.

Why isn't the lights turned on yet?

I don't know either.

Mister, why isn't the lights turned on yet?

(Yanjing University IT Faculty)

I installed an automated circuit for this light.

It doesn't need to be turned on manually.

It will light up on its own

by the time set accordingly.

When is that then?

(Yanjing University IT Faculty)

It's so beautiful.

I have these bulbs at my house too.

No, you don't!

By sunset every day.

Pei Qing Hua! Pei Qing Hua!

Get down from there! Director Tan is looking for you!

Go easier on the room.

It's exactly the same as my final year project.

But...

But what?

Say it.

But I didn't make this.

If it wasn't you, then who else could have made it?

You...

Fine. I did it.

I stole his blueprint,

made them into Chinese language cards, and sold them.

He's just a nerd.

He doesn't know anything.

What are you looking at?

I may not be someone of high status,

but I can at least admit my own mistakes.

I won't let someone innocent take the blame for this.

Pei,

are you involved in this or not?

Senior.

I'm sorry.

Look, President,

Pei Qing Hua was first in his year of Information Technology

when he graduated from Yanjing University.

He has been in our faculty for more than a year now.

His performance has always been superb.

He has never done anything out of line.

So he must be...

President.

Look.

We found it from Pei Qing Hua's drawer.

This...

This is my entire year's worth of salary.

Didn't you say it was all confiscated?

Everyone else but his was confiscated!

I was the one who put this inside his drawer!

It has nothing to do with him! It was me!

I can guarantee that!

It really is mine! He doesn't know any...

He has been caught red-handed. What else is there to say?

It really was me. He has nothing to do with this, President!

What happened to all the political studies, huh?

Have those lessons all been fed to the dogs?

President, it was really...

Stop talking!

This is a serious matter.

It must be dealt with accordingly.

Take this to the Trade and Industry Bureau tomorrow.

President, I...

President. Let me explain, please.

Let me explain, President!

- It really was my... - Stop right there.

No, President...

Stop there.

President, let me explain!

- Don't move. - He has nothing to do with this!

- Director! - Stand here.

- Tell the president... - Go back!

It really was my idea! He had nothing to do with this!

President!

President!

Didn't I tell you

not to sell them?

Don't worry, Junior.

I can fix things.

You know me.

I'm a righteous man.

If you didn't do it, then...

Righteous?

What gives you the right to say that to my face?

Brother Xiao, why are you sitting there?

When you guys hid the money,

couldn't you have found a better spot?

They searched every corner in the accommodations and the offices.

I... It wouldn't make a difference even if I hid the money in the wall.

Brother, I wanted to ask you this too.

Why didn't you run yesterday?

It's clear that someone reported us.

There was no point in running.

If they had gone to the faculty,

all of you guys would have been in trouble too.

Brother Xiao,

we are truly grateful

that you didn't give them our names.

But what's going to happen to you and Pei Qing Hua?

I don't know.

I gave the money, and I admitted my mistakes.

We'll probably be fine, I think.

(Yanjing University IT Faculty)

The Leading Party Group

has made a decision this morning.

Don't bring it up anymore.

President,

Pei Qing Hua came from a rural area. His family isn't doing well financially.

He has been with us for over a year.

His performance has always been quite good.

His skills and capabilities are excellent as well.

He might have truly been dragged down by someone else this time.

Can't you please

give him another chance?

He committed a crime during the height of a crackdown and caused a bad influence.

How could he not be dealt with a serious punishment?

If everyone did this,

the IT faculty might as well shut down.

He is just over 20 years old. He is still a child.

If he is asked to leave just because of such a small...

A small matter?

I know where the source of the problem is.

It's no wonder,

with a director like you.

Let's put the thing you asked me a while back,

the matter of acting as an agent for importing computers,

aside for now.

President... President, no, no.

This and that are two different matters.

Conpo Computer is a major

international brand.

They've just started making their way into China.

So they desperately need

a regional manager in China right now.

We can't lose this opportunity.

I see you haven't learned much

from the political courses too.

The Automation Faculty

has been making mine carts for private mines since two years ago.

And the Electronics Faculty

is prepared to set a lab aside

to deal with business too.

This is the trend right now.

Times are different right now.

Why do you want to be the person that bears the brunt of the crackdown?

Do you want me

to announce your punishment

during the Arts Show tomorrow too?

Then...

Before we begin the Arts Show,

I have an announcement to make.

Xiao Chuang and Pei Qing Hua from Lab 3

(Yanjing University IT Faculty) have been profiteering Chinese language cards

(Political Studies Arts Show) under the name of the IT Faculty.

Their actions have had

a terrible influence on our faculty.

As such, the faculty has decided

that they will both be fired.

I hope everyone will take this as a warning

and not let such matters happen again.

All right. Now, Lab 5

will be presenting their performance.

"Three Lines and a Half". Please give them a round of applause.

Things have come to this point.

Just accept the reality.

Director Tan, I'll accept whatever punishment

as long as you let me stay in the faculty.

My embedded system...

Pei Qing Hua, I've done what I could

for you.

Think about

what you're going to do after this.

There's something I have to tell you.

Your household register

will be changed back to your hometown.

Then, can you please give me a few more days?

I'll try to look for another job.

I'll see if anyone else

is willing to take me in.

Here's what I'll do.

I'll give you a week.

How is he going to find a job in a week?

Shut up! You don't get to say anything!

I don't mind if you fire me.

But Pei Qing Hua is skilled, he...

What did he do wrong to deserve to be fired?

You're asking me that? I'm the one who should ask you that!

If he hadn't followed you,

he wouldn't have ended up like this today!

Director Tan, I'll take my leave now.

(Director's Office)

Pei Qing Hua,

we never expected this either.

Pei, is it possible to try and talk it through with the superiors?

Thank you for not giving our names up.

I'm sorry.

Thank you

for taking care of me all this time.

Junior!

Junior!

It's all my fault! I'm sorry!

I'll take responsibility.

Wait!

I don't get it.

We earned that money with our own skills.

How does that make it profiteering?

They're too dogmatic.

Look.

Why don't you join me from now on?

It's better than whatever you can do right now.

I,

Pei Qing Hua,

was born in Wutaizi Village, Huangnigou Town, Pingyang County,

Weihai City, Shandong Province.

For generations, the people in our village have all been fishermen.

I was the only one in my village who had ever got into university.

Yanjing University.

My father...

My father passed away early.

My mother borrowed all the money she could from everyone in the village

for me to finish university.

I studied IT.

I like IT.

All I wanted to do was doing research.

And to produce something worthwhile with my research.

Think about it.

A poor boy from a village

becomes a scientist.

It sounded so perfect, didn't it?

Just like a fairytale.

Xiao Chuang.

Yes.

You helped me.

But you ruined me too.

Maybe

we were never the same, after all.

Qing Hua?

Hello, Mom.

You called me just last week.

Why did you call again? Is something going on?

What is it?

I'm fine, Mom.

I haven't returned home in a while.

I just wanted to give you a call

and know if you are doing well.

Don't worry about me. I'm as healthy as ever.

Oh, right. The money order came in yesterday.

Don't keep sending me money.

You don't make much, but you gave me almost all of your salary.

What will you do then?

Mom, don't worry. I have enough to get by.

All right.

Be good and work hard.

We come from a small village. It's not easy for us.

Be humble and don't get into trouble.

Do you hear me?

Qing Hua?

I heard you.

Don't worry, Mom.

All right.

Time is almost up. I'll hang up now.

(Letterbox)

(Award Certificate, Pei Qing Hua, Model Worker of Yanjing University)

(Certificate of Honor)

(Graduation Certificate)

Lots of employers must be eager

to hire a high achiever like you.

So why are you looking for a job?

To be honest with you,

I was fired from the Yanjing University IT Faculty.

Oh, fired.

(Documents)

Well,

I have quite a few positions in sales open right now.

See if you can manage any of them.

I'll do anything

except for sales.

All right. I'll keep an eye out for you.

I'll give you a call

if I see any suitable job postings, all right?

Go back and wait for my call.

Thank you for doing that.

All right.

This isn't worth much.

This is daylight robbery.

Get out of the way.

I already told you.

I have no reason to lie.

The goods and the components

were all confiscated by the faculty.

The Trade and Industry Bureau took all the money.

Don't worry.

I don't renege on my debts.

I'll find a way to get you your money back.

Enough with all of that. Listen up.

Get me my 10 Chinese language cards within a week.

If I find myself missing even one of them, you'll be answering the police.

Do you hear me?

I'm so unlucky

to have run into you guys.

Out of my way.

I have such bad luck doing business with these people.

I know you don't want to see me.

Don't worry.

I'll move out immediately.

I talked to the logistics management.

They've agreed to let you stay for a few days longer.

Why did you bring me here in the middle of the night?

Easy now.

Sit down.

Brother Xiao, these are what we got for you.

Brother Xiao,

these are all of our valuables.

Even I'm not worth that much if you try to sell me off.

Yes. We're still short of a lot of money.

They said

they only wanted the cards.

They don't want the money.

If you guys really want to help me,

we'll have to find a way

to make those 10 Chinese language cards in a week.

But the last batch of the components

was confiscated by President.

There are two accessories that have been out of stock for a while now.

Even if we place an order now, it would take at least a month.

A month?

They need to transfer the goods from abroad.

Then... Then what do we do now?

Qi Rong Bin,

why are you stuttering?

This doesn't concern you guys.

I've already been fired.

It doesn't make a difference if I go to jail for two years.

No, that won't do. You and Pei Qing Hua

have already done so much for us.

If you do any more... What would that make us?

You can't avoid what's coming.

Brother Xiao, is there really no other way?

Change the circuit diagram.

Change the circuit diagram to a half-bridge rectifier.

I came to pick something up.

A way...

There is a way.

But this is not the place to talk about that.

You can use a half-bridge rectifier for this circuit.

You only need to use two diodes.

Connect the outputs of the two inputs

to the two ends of the transformer respectively.

This structure is simpler than a full-bridge rectification.

But it requires much higher technical skills.

We're short on time too.

Each Chinese language card

must be rigorously tuned and calibrated.

I'm the only one who can do that.

Then what are we waiting for? Let's get to work.

Let's begin.

Brother Xiao, your hand is injured.

Can you still hold a soldering iron?

Mark could take several bullets and still not fall. [*A character in the movie, A Better Tomorrow]

This is nothing for Brother Xiao.

Junior,

why did you suddenly decide to help us?

It's not easy for everyone to join the faculty.

I can relate the most.

I don't want to see everyone end up like me.

What about your job hunt?

Have you thought about what you're going to do?

I don't know yet.

All right. I owe you another one.

Let's make things clear first.

I don't want any part of your business.

I'm just helping my three friends.

Let's get to work.

Changes are happening so fast.

You're right.

Something new every day.

(Private Entrepreneur's Gathering Successfully Held at the Great Hall of the People)

- Good day, President. - Good day.

(Bulletin board)

Holding a banquet for private entrepreneurs at the Great Hall of the People.

They were also awarded by the director

of the Science and Technology Committee in person.

I think this is the first time this has ever happened.

You still won't give up, after all.

Times are different now,

isn't it?

What do you mean?

This is enough

to explain

the direction of our national policy, isn't it?

Tan,

sometimes I just don't understand

why are you

so determined.

President, look.

From the 286 in 1987

to this year's first batch of 486,

the other countries have always been ahead of us in technology.

I admit research is important.

But we started off late,

and our current research and development progress

is far from being able to meet the needs

of all sectors of the domestic industry for advanced computers.

Someone needs to do this somehow.

That sounds like a businessman's job.

It's not something the research units

can solve.

Quite the contrary, President.

If we can represent a brand like Conpo Computer,

I think that'll be a great boon

for our research and development.

Look.

First of all, we can learn about the most

advanced technology and ideas overseas.

At the same time, we can also provide the most professional guidance

and help for domestic users.

This is what our country needs.

And it is what we need too.

The country is signaling us.

Tan,

I'll be honest with you,

I've been giving a lot of thought to this matter lately as well.

But different industries are like worlds apart.

It's not easy

to do business.

I know that.

But this is the best opportunity right now.

A storm has broken out in the international market.

All the well-known computer brands have been losing money

year after year.

China is now their lifeline.

A brand like Conpo Computer

is already late in entering China's market.

If we miss this chance,

then I'm afraid we won't get another like this any time soon.

This is not a trivial matter.

We need to be accountable to the faculty.

President,

don't worry.

I won't take any more people

than I need from the faculty.

I'll just take the ones in my lab with me.

And if you fail?

I'll take full responsibility.

Brother Xiao.

Qi Rong Bin.

Wake up and get to work.

This piece is useless.

Weld properly. If you can't, don't cause trouble for us.

Here, have some noodles, everyone.

Let me have some.

Pei Qing Hua, have some noodles.

You guys have it. I'm not hungry.

Have some. Come on.

(Pei Qing Hua, a call for you.)

Coming.

Hello?

Hello, I'm from the job market.

Are you Mr. Pei Qing Hua?

Yes.

I have good news for you.

A company has agreed to take you in.

They're willing to receive your file too.

May I know which company it is?

Deli cement plant in Handan, Hebei.

They are short of a technician.

You'll be mainly responsible for cement proportioning.

But

I studied IT.

Isn't this position a little...

Think about it carefully now.

Your situation is sensitive.

There is only one company

that's willing to take you in right now.

If you miss this opportunity, there won't be another.

You came from the countryside, didn't you?

If you don't have a job, you'll have to go back.

Think about it carefully.

(Letterbox)

Didn't you say you would

be able to get the agency right to Conpo Computer for sure?

And now there's another problem.

We were one step too late.

A civilian-run company

called Batong which appeared out of nowhere is competing with us

for the rights.

However, Conpo Computer

still values the opportunity to cooperate with us.

They came up with a proposal.

Batong and us will both sell their computers.

Whoever manages to sell the most will get the agency right.

What do you think?

We have come to this point.

We can only give it a shot.

Also,

we are in need of people right now.

So do you think we can let those two kids stay for now?

Here you go again.

Do you want to turn Lab 3 into a mess?

No, I'm just saying

maybe we can reconsider...

Foolish!

Only two more to go.

Just keep this up for one more night.

After we hand over the goods tomorrow,

I'll treat everyone to karaoke.

I'll be leaving after we finish the last two cards.

I'm letting you guys know ahead.

Where are you going?

There's a cement plant in Handan

that's willing to give me a job.

I was told to report to work tomorrow.

A cement plant?

You are a high-achieving IT student

and you are going to work at a cement plant?

What are you thinking?

Does it matter

what I think?

He is in this mess right now because of us.

Yet, he still helped us.

I even used to say that he acted all high and noble behind his back.

But it turns out that he is actually so nice.

I can't believe he is going to a cement plant.

He is the best researcher in our faculty.

Don't cry. Look,

we'll think of something else.

What other way is there?

Why...

Why don't we go and see President together?

We'll confess.

We'll tell him that we were the ones who made the Chinese language cards.

If he wants to fire someone, he should fire us.

That's right. Pei Qing Hua has been so kind to us.

We can't let him take the blame for us.

I agree.

That's not the problem right now.

I've already said what I should.

But President just wouldn't budge.

Then, we'll plead together. There is strength in numbers.

There is strength in numbers.

We'll try again tomorrow.

All right.

Tomorrow morning,

all of you, follow my lead.

All right.

Who is it? It's so early.

It's me, Xiao Chuang.

What is it?

Could you help me with something?

Is something the matter? It's so early.

Um...

Could you please help me?

Could you please help me?

Who is it?

It's me. Xiao Chuang from Lab 3.

Brother.

Please help me.

All 10 Chinese language cards are done.

Thank you, Brother Pei.

But we're too tired. We're going to get some rest.

Yes.

We're going now.

(Gains and Losses) Haven't I told you this several times already?

This matter is settled.

Go back.

President,

at this point, we might as well come clean.

All of us were involved in the sale of the Chinese language cards.

If you want to fire them, you should fire all of us too.

Xu,

you've always sought to make progress.

How could you take the lead in such a thing?

Threatening me to fire all of you?

Fine. You are all involved, right?

Then all of you are fired.

President, we're not forcing you.

But it's a pity to let Pei Qing Hua go.

This was the first mistake he ever made.

You've always used Premier Zhou's words to lecture us.

Fear of failure is the greatest enemy of progress.

And you've always told us that young people shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes.

We've kept your words close to heart.

Does all of this not matter anymore?

Yes, I have said those things.

But specific problems need specific solutions.

I announced his punishment during the meeting last time.

But if I turn around and undo his punishment now,

what would everyone else say

even if I agree?

Do you really want to know what everyone else thinks?

- President! - President!

You...

- President. - President.

President.

Just you wait, Xu.

President.

President.

I know

I am the one who is least qualified to be here.

But I have to say this today.

If you must say that Pei Qing Hua made a mistake,

then the only mistake he made was becoming friends with me.

He is just a victim.

But he suffered the worst consequences.

That's not fair to him.

Pei Qing Hua may not have been with us for long,

but everyone has seen and admired

his skills and character.

(President's Office) That's right.

Liu Xiang Yang from Lab 5

told me Pei Qing Hua gets up early,

and he would often help others to save seats at the library.

That's right, President.

And Chen Chao Ying from Lab 4.

Pei Qing Hua helped her sort out her ideas

for her paper on the disk drives.

And...

And the madam from the cafeteria.

Every time she saw me,

she would tell me that Pei Qing Hua is thrifty and frugal.

He wouldn't even get any meat from the cafeteria.

That's right.

He is such a good young man.

President,

please give him another chance.

- Yes. - Give him another chance.

What's going on here?

All of you...

Director Tan, we had no choice.

You, be quiet.

Why are all of you standing here in the morning

instead of working?

Back off. Back off now.

What do you mean by you had no choice?

You guys know nothing about discipline.

Get out. Go.

Go. Out of here.

Look what you are doing.

No discipline at all, all of you.

Look at your subordinates.

All of them are threatening me to fire them.

Don't think I wouldn't!

President, please calm down.

We only have a few people around here.

If you fired all of them,

I might as well forget the idea of the company.

How about this? Why don't you fire me too?

Is that your attitude too?

No, no, no.

Calm down. I was just kidding.

I know

you can't retract your order

that easily.

How about this, then?

Letting Pei Qing Hua come back and help me sell the computers

will give him a chance to make amends for his mistakes, wouldn't it?

All right. All right. We'll do as you say.

Now, hurry up and settle this matter.

Then, why don't we use this opportunity

and let Xiao Chuang come back too?

Don't try to ask for more of it!

President.

Why don't we make a pact today?

If we could get the right of agency to Conpo's contract,

the team must stay.

What if you fail to do so?

I'll resign and leave with them.

Director.

Director, how did it go?

Director?

Yes!

Don't get me into trouble.

All right, get back to work.

Dismiss.

Dismiss.

Thanks, everyone!

- Thanks, everyone! - Don't mention it.

I'll buy you dinner someday!

- See you around. - Thanks.

- Welcome. - Stay safe.

Don't celebrate too soon.

If you fail to secure the right of agency to Conpo's contract,

all of you must leave.

All of us?

Me too?

Me too.

Where is Pei Qing Hua?

He must be...

I'll go and get him right away.

Junior!

(Come on.)

I am Xiao Chuang. From now on, I'm your roommate.

Nice to meet you. I am Pei Qing Hua.

So you're the legendary top student.

I knew

you would make it here someday.

(Leave the stuff on my bed first.)

(This is a lot of books.)

(Senior, I can handle it.)

(Come on, it's all right.)

(Junior, what is your ambition?)

(Me?)

(I don't know anything.)

(I want to research several breakthroughs.)

(I've decided on the direction of my research.)

(It's a research on)

(embedded RISC's)

(structure analysis and design.)

(What about you, Senior?)

(I don't have a specific goal.)

(But I want to do something great.)

(A research is great.)

(Yes, it is.)

(But it's not exactly what I have in mind.)

Do you even know how to play?

Don't play if you can't!

It's just a game, stop fighting!

Mind your own business!

(I like the heroes from the action movies.)

(Their revenge and gratitude are always so grand and clear.)

(I swear,)

(no one will ever point a gun at me.)

(Junior.)

(From now on, you'll be Kit. I'll be Mark.)

(I'll have your back.)

(Please take care of your clothes)

It was my fault.

I'll buy you a new pair of glasses.

Don't sweat it.

I only have minor astigmatism.

I'll be fine without the glasses.

I can make do with these.

No.

You're going to be a scientist someday.

You need a proper pair of glasses.

(Unlike you, I'm not from Beijing.)

(I came from a fishing village in Shandong.)

(I just want to do my research at peace)

(and contribute to the country.)

(Does it matter where we came from?)

(From now on, my home is also yours.)

Senior.

Don't get your eyes damaged before you finish your research.

(Beijing Public Bus)

Check out the beautiful Beijing! Taking a photo can capture the moment!

(Beijing Station) Make the best of your trip to Beijing!

You'll get your photos today.

Three yuan for each photo, five yuan for two!

Come on, take a photo!

Three yuan for each photo, five yuan for two!

Capture the moment for your trip!

(To build our country)

We can even post it. Capture your memory.

Could you take a photo of me with the word "Beijing"?

Sure. It's totally doable.

Stand here.

(Beijing Station)

Come on. Three, two, one.

(Daily commodities) Excuse me.

What's wrong with you? Get back in line!

Sorry.

(Please check your tickets) Pei Qing Hua!

Pei Qing Hua!

(Entrance)

Pei Qing Hua!

Pei Qing Hua!

Pei Qing Hua!

(Fellow tourists,)

(tickets are now being checked)

(for the train 1613)

(heading to Zhengzhou from Beijing.)

(For those boarding the train 1613...)

(Waiting Room 2) Sir, are you coming or not?

Where is your ticket?

(Proceed to Waiting Hall 2's checkpoint to verify your ticket.)

Board the train at Platform Six.

Okay, hurry up.

Did you find him?

No.

Did you find him?

Have you seen Brother Xiao?

No.

No.

(Please check your tickets)

(Pei Qing Hua, this is Xiao Chuang!)

(Get out!)

(Put the mic down!)

(Pei Qing Hua, you don't have to go to the cement plant!)

(Pei Qing Hua, stay!)

(You can stay in Beijing now!)

(Ticket Hall, Waiting Room 1, Waiting Room 3, 4, 5)

♪The vicissitudes of life♪

♪Treacherous like the weather♪

(Waiting Room 2)

♪Is this true or fake?♪

♪Who can tell me?♪

=Our Times=

♪My youthful passion♪

♪Fuels my bravado♪

♪Who can understand♪

♪How I feel now?♪

♪The waves are choppy♪

♪But I will not settle for the ordinary♪

♪The tower might be high but I can climb♪

♪My ambition is as loud as the ringing bell♪

♪Reverberating in my chest♪

♪Facing the gusty wind♪

♪It cleared the thoughts in my heart♪

♪Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile♪

♪The faraway light calls for me♪

♪So I brave the wind again♪

♪The wind that signals the changing of time♪

♪My undying faith shall be reborn♪

♪Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end♪

♪After this long journey♪

♪Who will remain as a hero?♪

♪That gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪

♪The thick mist♪

♪Is like the doubts in my heart♪

♪It feels so real♪

♪It can't be fake♪

♪Let the naysayers be♪

♪They mock my stubbornness♪

♪Success or failure♪

♪They serve a purpose♪

♪The waves are choppy♪

♪But I will not settle for the ordinary♪

♪The tower might be high but I can climb♪

♪My ambition is as loud as the ringing bell♪

♪Reverberating in my chest♪

♪Facing the gusty wind♪

♪It cleared the thoughts in my heart♪

♪Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile♪

♪The faraway light calls for me♪

♪So I brave the wind again♪

♪The wind that signals the changing of time♪

♪My undying faith shall be reborn♪

♪Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end♪

♪After this long journey♪

♪Who will remain as a hero?♪

♪That gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪

♪Facing the gusty wind♪

♪It cleared the thoughts in my heart♪

♪Ups and downs, I'll face it with a smile♪

♪The faraway light calls for me♪

♪So I brave the wind again♪

♪The wind that signals the changing of time♪

♪My undying faith shall be reborn♪

♪Only with love and integrity that you can get to the end♪

♪After this long journey♪

♪Who will remain as a hero?♪

♪That gusty wind♪

♪Oh, that gusty wind♪