Original subtitles

♪Wander in the darkness and listen♪

♪To the sadness of the rain secretly♪

♪The sudden sound of tears♪

♪Gather the past slowly♪

♪A quiet shimmer in the night♪

♪May not yet be able to shine♪

♪The desolation of anticipation burns with abandon♪

♪The miracle ahead♪

♪Let me go wandering♪

♪Forget about the ordinary♪

♪Forget about sighs and confusion♪

♪Just see the direction of your heart♪

♪Don’t be sad♪

♪Dreams set sail♪

♪Let me fly♪

♪My hope♪

♪My freedom and power♪

♪Will all turn into a light♪

♪Writing the music of life♪

♪Blooming on the center stage♪

♪My dream makes me shine♪

=Shining Like You=

=Episode 12=

Hello?

OK.

I’ll get you set up as soon as I can.

OK. OK.

Bye.

Hi.

Do you have an appointment?

Xun invited me to come over in the afternoon.

Your last name, please?

Lu.

Just a moment, please.

Excuse me,

are you Lu Qiyi?

Yeah, that’s me.

Please come with me.

Take a seat.

Xun will be here soon.

One moment, please.

The casting and news of Jujiu

can be released.

OK, Xun.

Hi, Xun.

Qiyi, I’m sorry

to have kept you waiting.

Listen up, guys.

Let me introduce to you

Miss Lu Qiyi who is also from SUA.

One of her teachers

is the famous director, Sun Zhuowen

that I often talk about.

Sit.

Forgive me.

I haven’t had lunch yet.

Would you like some?

I’ve already eaten.

Is that what you usually eat?

Yes.

Is this enough to fill you up?

I really wish to know what it feels like to be full.

Which field would you like to choose in the future?

TV works or theatre?

I haven’t thought about it yet.

Do you like acting?

Actually, when I first met you,

I could tell you have great potential.

You’re talented.

If you want,

I can recommend some producers to you.

Or

I can recommend some roles

in TV works that suit you.

I couldn’t have achieved

what I have now without your support.

Thanks to my parents,

my friends

and my fans.

I love you all.

By the way,

I invited you over today

to ask you a favor.

A favor?

Nobody

can do me the favor but you.

(Dearest Huang Bo)

(Lost in Thailand Directed by Xu Zheng)

(The Chef, The Actor and The Scoundrel)

Guys,

guys.

I’m gonna be famous.

Xun’s latest film, Jujiu

is casting.

The estimated investment is 500 million.

Which Xun?

Who else can make me

so excited?

Li Xun?

Bingo!

In fact, I’ve always had a secret

that I’ve never revealed to anyone.

Xun is my childhood

Goddess Divine.

(Little Target Drama Club Training Plan)

Who’s the director?

The director is...

to be decided.

Jujiu is a big IP.

These days, IP and cast are everything TV platforms want.

Who cares about the director?

It doesn’t even matter who the scriptwriter is.

That’s how it is now.

It’s a lucrative business.

Really?

Of course.

So, I’m asking for your help

to convince Mr. Sun

to direct this film.

It is also a film

that he wishes to direct for years.

But

how am I going to convince Mr. Sun?

He is now committed to teaching.

He mentioned you to me many times

and spoke highly of you.

Can you do that for me?

I called you out

to ask for your help.

Qiyi,

I’ll do whatever you want me to do.

But I haven’t figured out what to do yet.

Don’t worry.

Take your time.

I can help you with that.

Be a doer,

not a talker.

Shut up!

I just want to look at Qiyi.

When he comes up with an idea,

it’ll be dark already.

So where should we start?

The General Director of Jujiu,

what a great opportunity!

To convince Mr. Sun,

we have to find the reason why he doesn’t want to take it.

Do you think

it’d be because Mr. Sun

wants to focus on teaching?

Could it be that the school won’t allow it?

No way.

Our school advocates the most

the combination of teaching and practice.

And there are precedents of teachers

directing and acting in TV works.

What’s the reason then?

Well,

we have to ask the man

Mr. Sun is close with for an answer.

Who is close with Mr. Sun?

Mr. Zhang.

Right.

How could I forget about him?

He plays chess with Mr. Sun every day.

Maybe he has an idea.

Yeah.

Let’s go find him.

Sanshang, don’t you

have something to do?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I have to wash my underwear.

We have to go.

I’ll go with him.

Bye.

OK.

Come on.

There’s a club activity later.

I can’t go.

Fang Yan.

Qiyi,

I have nothing to do.

We can go.

Let’s go.

Come on.

(Gentle and Pleasant Breeze)

Well, Mr. Sun

was a rising star

in the directing circle back then.

His debut film...

What’s the phrase to describe it?

Made a hit.

Made a sensation.

No wonder

Xun insists Mr. Sun should be the director.

But Mr. Sun hasn’t directed for so long.

Why is Xun so resolute?

What do you think the reason is?

No idea.

Xun is a leading actress now.

There’s a line of directors wishing to work with her.

Were Mr. Sun and Xun

used to be...?

Hey!

Young man,

don’t make idle speculations.

However,

I also think

there’s something unusual between them.

Mr. Zhang.

Yeah?

Do you think we have a chance to convince Mr. Sun?

I’m just wondering.

Why do you

have to convince Mr. Sun to take the offer?

Xun helped us a lot.

And she said

this film

has always been Mr. Sun’s dream.

I have one more question.

Yeah.

If Mr. Sun was that popular,

why can’t I find

any information about it online?

It’s been a long time.

It’s normal that you can’t find anything online.

Anyway, I can’t tell you

the name of this film.

You can find the CD

of Half Awaken in the library.

Half Awaken?

You mean Mr. Sun’s debut film

is Half Awaken?

Yeah, yeah, Half something.

I know what to do now.

Let’s go, Qiyi.

Hey,

there’s another thing.

Well, Li Xun

came to visit Mr. Sun two days ago.

Yeah?

Mr. Sun talked to me about it.

But,

judging by his attitude,

he’s definitely not taking it.

(CDs are not for loan.)

Du Ang.

What?

It’s not

a right thing to do, is it?

Why not?

It’s not like we’re stealing it.

We’ll give it back when we finished watching it.

Right?

But...

No more buts.

There’s no time to hesitate.

You need to give Xun a reply tomorrow,

don’t you?

Listen,

I’ll take responsibility if something goes wrong.

Keep looking.

Qiyi.

Mm-hmm.

Have you considered

what I asked?

What did you ask?

Would you date me?

Do you like me?

No.

Why not?

Because...

Because we know each other too well.

We’re friends.

Well, can we only be ordinary friends?

Yeah.

But I like you. I like you.

I like you. What should I do?

I...

What do you want me to do?

How do I know what to do?

Can I kiss you?

Just one kiss.

Stop.

No.

OK.

Look,

I thought it was funny.

So I cracked a joke.

Half Awaken.

Qiyi,

look, I found it.

Is this the one?

(Half Awaken) Yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Half Awaken) This is it, right?

Hey, who’s there?

Hide.

I... I...

What are you doing?

Oh.

Oh.

What am I doing?

I’m a little dizzy.

I’ve been drinking and I’m dizzy.

Why am I here?

Where is this place?

Faster!

Speed up!

Hello?

I’m filling in again?

Alright, I’m going back now.

Um... chief,

I have to go.

Chief,

I’ve got work to do in the cafeteria today.

I also have to go.

Who else wants to leave?

Chief,

I promised Wu Rida

to go shopping with him today.

I’ll practice passing balls in the dorm.

Where is Li Shuang?

He has a lot of homework

and takes a day off.

Where are the others?

Some excused themselves

and three quit.

Quit?

Do you also want to quit?

That’s not what they mean.

They have work to do, right?

Yeah.

Work?

Why couldn’t you finish it before you came?

It’s on short notice.

Don’t bother coming

to rehearse, if you don’t have time.

Chief,

to be frank,

we all have a lot to do every day.

If the passing ball is all we’re gonna do,

we might choose to do something else.

This is the warm-up before rehearsal.

Warm up?

We do need a warm-up.

We’ve joined the club for a long time,

yet not one play is rehearsed.

You arrange all the training.

You’re just a freshman.

If you want to quit, just say so.

Don’t beat around the bush.

Chief, I’m busy.

I have to go.

My boss is waiting for me.

I have something to do too.

See you, Chief.

I’m leaving.

You misunderstood them.

Misunderstood?

What do they mean then?

I suggest we

hire an instructor.

An instructor?

I heard other societies

hired professional instructors

on the campus and from the public.

The instructor doesn’t have to come often.

But as long as we have one,

students will join our club.

Because they value experience.

Is this the practice of other societies?

The Experimental Drama Society

have over 10 instructors.

That’s enough for amateur

performing arts learners.

We’ll discuss this later.

Tonight,

you gather all the members here.

Alright, OK.

Don’t hop.

Take care. Be careful.

Be careful.

That’s about right.

- Yeah. - OK.

Here it is.

Sorry.

I overslept.

There’s juice.

Qiyi bought it for you.

Thank you.

Thanks, Qiyi.

Qiyi told me

you got caught stealing the CD last night.

Is everything alright?

Yeah.

I told them I was studying.

Du Ang was studying?

And they bought it?

Why not?

I don’t have the stolen CD in my hand.

You’re a habitual thief.

Shut up.

Well, I cracked some jokes

with the security guards

and wrote a commitment.

Thank you, Du Ang.

What are you going to reward me?

Try it.

See if the CD can be played.

How’s it going?

Good.

Be careful.

I can’t

open this.

Wait, let me tell you.

This...

There you are.

Why are you here?

Doesn’t Fang Yan call a club activity?

Don’t mention it.

The club is about to break up.

The members complain

about a lack of professional training.

I suggested we drew Mr. Sun in.

But Fang Yan disagreed.

The members are quitting.

Soon,

they’ll be all gone.

Isn’t Bai Qiao well-connected?

Ask her help to find an instructor.

Qiyi,

can you ask Bai Qiao about it?

For Fang Yan’s sake.

- OK. - Hey, hey, hey.

Our classmates are coming.

Let’s get the player set up

and the CD.

I’ll go then.

I’m going with you.

Are you sure? Your foot.

I’ll be fine.

And I got Sanshang.

Take care of her.

Bye.

What are we doing here?

Qiyi,

why are we having an extra movie review?

Stop it.

Qiyi, play it.

Sleepy.

Keep quiet.

As the deputy monitor,

I’ll explain for Qiyi.

Mr. Sun is coming in a while.

Let’s watch the film.

There’s a surprise in the film.

What surprise?

Shut up!

Look.

Pick anyone you like.

They’re all my friends.

Ox,

how much do they charge?

From leading actors to infamous ones,

they charge differently.

It depends on your need.

Infamous...

Which leading actors do you know?

Anyone you can name

is not a problem.

Ox is very nice.

I’m sure he can help us.

Ox,

if we offer

500 yuan for an hour,

do you have any recommendations?

500 for an hour?

Bai Qiao,

your little friend is so funny.

Here’s the thing, Ox.

We’re all students

and can’t afford expensive instructors.

All my friends

are famous actors in Showbiz.

They won’t come for 500.

At least this number.

2,000?

No.

20,000.

And for 45 minutes.

Think about it.

How about this, Ox?

We’ll discuss it

with the chief of the club.

Right.

They’ll think about it.

Thanks, Ox.

(Director Sun Zhuowen)

Mr. Sun?

This film was directed by Mr. Sun?

Yeah.

Awesome, right?

Mr. Sun is amazing.

I’m wide awake now.

Where did you get the CD?

Did you rehearse for your homework?

Instead of rehearsing,

you’re watching a film.

Do your job.

Dismiss.

What are you doing?

Come on.

I need to change the dressing.

This way.

Hurry!

Faster!

Hya!

Hya!

Walk on!

Can we go another day?

No.

Hya!

Hya!

Woo!

Go ahead.

Talk things out with her.

What should I say?

Are you stupid?

Tell her whatever is bothering you.

Go.

Get in.

Go, go, go!

Hurry up!

Xiaoyu!

Can I help you, miss?

Um...

Hey, be careful with your foot!

How did it go?

Don’t worry.

We’ll work out something else.

How did it go with you two?

Did you find an instructor?

There are a lot.

But they charge too much.

That’s not the problem.

Bai Qiao’s friend

is a complete blowhard.

Xiuwen.

Fang Yan falls out with club members.

He wants us to go right now.

Then let’s go.

Hey,

what about the CD player?

Leave it.

Let’s go.

Few came to the club today

and they slacked on training.

Fang Yan was furious.

They got into a fight.

Talk to him.

I have to go.

Fang Yan,

don’t worry.

Bai Qiao is finding suitable instructors.

Let’s try to keep the members.

Fang Yan, where are you going?

We’re all trying to help you.

Fang Yan,

do you think

everyone should follow your lead?

Fang Yan.

It’s Xun.

Answer it.

You’ll have to tell her the truth.

Who is it?

Mr. Sun.

Come in.

What is it?

Mr. Sun,

we all watched the film.

You’ve directed such a successful work.

We believe

you’ll make a great comeback.

I’ve made it very clear.

I won’t direct films anymore.

But Xun told me

Jujiu has been a dream film for you.

Time has changed.

It’s all gone.

People change.

Anything else?

If that’s all, go back.

I have to prepare for class.

Mr. Sun.

Is it because you have to teach?

Or is it not allowed?

No.

Then why?

Huh?

Hya!

Go left.

Go right.

Sanshang,

can you take an S route?

You should have lost weight.

By the way, Sanshang,

would you feel reluctant

that you have to look after me

because I was injured for your sake?

Why would I?

As long as you’re happy.

How glib!

Stop.

Mm-hmm.

A serious question.

Today outside the Health Center,

why didn’t you go in?

Don’t you agree

if you miss out on someone

or something at the right time,

they’ll be gone forever?

Hya!

Run!

We’re going!

Hurry! Go!

Fang Yan.

Sanshang told me

you’ve been busy with the club.

So I come to see

if I can be of some help.

I have an appointment with some teachers tomorrow.

I’m sure they’ll have time.

Come to talk to them.

Thank you.

I’ve been thinking

someday we can walk side by side

on the campus like right now.

It’s late.

Let me walk you to the dorm.

I should go.

Good night.

(Du Ang: Basketball court, now.)

(Half Awaken)

What are you doing?

It’s pouring rain.

Are you crazy?

Fang Yan,

I dare you to battle with me.

Are you OK?

I’m totally fine.

Liar.

I know.

Qiyi

really likes you.

Actually,

at the beginning of college,

I found Qiyi

very interesting

and cute.

I’m happy when she’s around.

I remember on the first day,

she was trapped on the iron gate

and threw herself at me.

Wasn’t she silly?

You’re mistaken.

There’s nothing between me and Lu Qiyi.

Are you serious?

Let’s go.

Back to the dorm.

I have a practice course the next morning.

Hold on, wait.

Look at me

and say it seriously.

Are you coming?

I’m leaving.

Hey!

Hey!

Remember what you said.

Don’t regret it.

I’m gonna charm her with every effort.

Don’t cry when I get her.

Deputy chief.

Hang on a little.

We’ll find an instructor soon.

Forget it.

I become nervous when I’m performing.

The instructor

will make it worse.

Hang on.

Let him go.

We also have to go.

Hey!

You’re early today.

Who found this place?

Genius.

Where are you going?

Come around.

Stop standing there.

Come on now.

Get back here.

This is something

which I’ve never told anyone about.

It’s the most important thing that’s ever happened to me.

Thank you, everyone.

Who’s next?

Xiuwen.

Xiuwen, come on.

I...

Come on.

Actually...

Hi!

Good work, everyone.

You don’t have to buy us water every time.

It’s nothing.

Have a bottle of water, Mr. Sun.

No thanks.

I got it.

Alright, take a break.

Have some water.

Thank you.

You’re really something

to convince Mr. Sun to come.

It wasn’t you?

No.

Qiyi,

can you hear me?

Grandpa,

I can hear you.

I’m listening.

Dad,

keep it low.

You don’t have to yell.

Qiyi,

your grandma and I

know about what happened.

You’ve been

a good girl since childhood.

What you did

is really shocking.

But I know

my granddaughter must have her reason to do that.

Today I just want to know

why.

In my opinion,

Qiyi is quite like me.

She loved to dance on stage in childhood.

Qiyi,

you have my support.

I’m asking Qiyi. Don’t interrupt.

Actors nowadays

are unlike the ones in the past.

The Showbiz is scandalous.

Alright, stop it.

You don’t know much yourself.

Mom,

I hate to say,

but Qiyi could have

gone to one of the top 10 universities

with her academic result.

She could have studied finance,

medicine,

or architecture

with good job prospects.

But she chose to be an actress.

Studying performing arts

doesn’t mean you can be a star in TV works.

There are surplus actors in China.

Too much uncertainty.

If Qiyi’s career is not smooth,

you’ll regret.

Alright, enough.

Qiyi isn’t a child anymore.

Let’s listen to her.

It took me great courage

to make this decision.

I remember the first time I performed on stage when I was little.

Somehow,

I was caught at first glance

by the dazzling spotlight

and the beautiful stage.

It was like a dream.

At that moment,

I fell in love with performing.

I attended almost every performance

in the six years of elementary school.

When I went to junior high,

I began to get busy with study.

Dad wouldn’t let me perform anymore.

Do you remember

the dance contest before the exam to senior high?

If it were not for extra points,

Dad wouldn’t have agreed to let me go.

But I cherished that opportunity.

Every day, I tried

to finish homework at school.

After school,

I went to practice at the studio

over and over again

until it was dark.

Unexpectedly,

there was an accident.

I sprained my ankle.

I cried all night,

not because of pain,

but because I was afraid

that I’d never be able to perform on stage again.

Then in senior high,

I threw myself at study.

In the end, I became the top student in the class,

the best student to the teachers

and the pride of my parents.

When I applied for universities,

the teachers recommended

a lot of universities and majors,

but I didn’t like any of them.

The moment

I saw School of Performing Arts, SUA,

I made up my mind.

So I went to the admission exam behind your back.

I couldn’t believe I was admitted.

When I filled out the application,

I hesitated.

I knew

you wouldn’t agree.

But I was 18 years old.

I wanted to fight for my dream.

I was afraid it was gonna be

the last chance if I let it slip.

I know you’re angry with me.

I hope you can forgive me.

And please trust me.

I chose this path.

No matter how hard it is,

I will stick to it.

I will be responsible for my life.

Qiyi,

stick to what you like.

We support you.

Qiyi,

if you’re determined,

I will say no more.

But you used to be the pride of the family.

Now that you’re studying acting,

you must do your best.

Do you hear me?

♪I hide all my thoughts in my heart♪

♪Don’t dare to reveal the trace of love♪

♪I’ve been ignorant about love♪

♪I’ve never felt the world beating♪

♪If I come closer♪

♪It will be a crush this time♪

♪Even if it’s the last time♪

♪To prove that I can be brave enough to hold your hand♪

♪Look, we’ll bloom in the middle of the stage♪

♪Our steps are dreams of love♪

♪Every note♪

♪Every beat exists because of you♪

♪Listen, we’re singing the most♪

♪Beautiful song in every moment♪

♪I’ll always remember the touching♪

♪Moments in life that won’t fade♪

♪The touching moments in life that won’t fade♪

(Behind the clouds is the sun. After every rain, there is a rainbow.)

(Many thanks to your company. Pursuit your dreams and shine!)