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[Wiley University Singapore]

Look.

Lion.

The king of beasts.

[Lion Dance]

It's a symbol

of power and luck

in ancient China.

An old proverb says,

"Lion dance awakes Chinese soul,

drum beats inspire national spirit."

Performing lion dance is very difficult.

The performers

have to cooperate...

Oh god.

Cut it out! It's no more than platitude.

Don't waste my time, okay?

As you can see,

the lion head

is not an ornament.

It's alive.

The lion's emotions,

movements and suspicions

can be vividly shown

through their facial expressions.

And this is only the lion head.

When you add the movements of the lion tail,

good teamwork between the two performers

is indispensable.

Lion dance

originated in the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

I know that, to you,

it may seem

a little outdated.

But once you learn more about it,

you will realize that

lion dance

is a Chinese folk art

worth inheriting.

How can the two partners

attain such great teamwork?

Bird.

Cooperation and practice.

Lion dancing

is the same as playing mahjong.

Look how well the four of us

are cooperating!

How well it goes!

Seriously though,

why haven't we seen

your grandson this afternoon?

My grandson

went abroad.

To Singapore.

The school sent him there to learn

and exchange ideas.

Watch out! Let me.

One Dot. Go for the jugular!

Seven Cracks.

Just what I need!

I win!

Your phone.

Who is it?

Xia Tian!

Hello, Xia Tian.

Yingying.

You're with Grandma?

I'm listening!

Grandma!

I've come to deliver your scholarship notice,

and here she is, playing mahjong.

Well, put it on my account

if she loses.

How can I lose?

I have just

won 20 yuan.

How are you doing over there?

Pretty well.

They're very interested in lion dance.

Really? That's great!

I knew that

lion dance was the right choice.

How could it be wrong?

Lion dance

is the most meaningful!

Right?

Talk to you later. Take care!

Okay.

♫It's raining though the sky is blue♫

♫Why not let the sunshine in?♫

♫I've met my best self♫

♫Fortune smiles on me♫

♫A small dream flies across the sky♫

♫A star falls down♫

♫With unapologetic courage♫

♫Do what you love and love what you do♫

♫It's raining though the sky is blue♫

♫Why not let the sunshine in?♫

♫I've met my best self♫

♫Fortune smiles on me♫

Enjoying the music?

♫A small dream flies across the sky♫

Yeah.

♫A star falls down♫

The atmosphere here is great.

And lots of Chinese around.

You won't have communication issues.

♫With unapologetic courage♫

Here.

♫Do what you love and love what you do♫

The T-shirt you designed.

Show them what you've got!

Okay.

Let's go.

The debate is about to begin.

Come on.

Okay.

Luo Xingxing?

[Episode 1 A Falling Star]

♫The world is not as beautiful♫

♫As we thought it was♫

[International Chinese Debating Competition]

♫Sometimes there are storms♫

♫Sometimes there is fear♫

Hello, everyone.

♫Things don't always go as planned♫

We are representing the cultural exchange delegation from China.

♫Inevitably one gets tired♫

We are the affirmative.

I'm the first debater of the affirmative,

♫The ever elusive dream♫

Xia Tian.

♫Becomes a rose♫

♫It's raining though the sky is blue♫

♫Why not let the sunshine in?♫

[Wiley University]

♫I've met my best self♫

♫Fortune smiles on me♫

♫A small dream flies across the sky♫

♫A star falls down♫

♫With unapologetic courage♫

♫Do what you love and love what you do♫

♫It's raining though the sky is blue♫

♫Why not let the sunshine in?♫

[Tianfu University]

This verse at the back,

"Our friendship will outshine all earthly love,

♫I've met my best self♫

Next time we'll meet beyond the stars above,"

is another Chinese interpretation of friendship.

♫Fortune smiles on me♫

♫A small dream flies across the sky♫

♫A star falls down♫

Sorry.

♫With unapologetic courage♫

It's okay.

♫Do what you love and love what you do♫

♫It's raining though the sky is blue♫

♫Why not let the sunshine in?♫

♫I've met my best self♫

♫Fortune smiles on me♫

♫A small dream flies across the sky♫

♫A star falls down♫

♫With unapologetic courage♫

♫Do what you love and love what you do♫

Hey,

do you know

someone called Luo Xingxing?

He's about this tall and skinny.

There is someone like that.

But...

his name is Xia Tian.

Look.

He signed this just now.

[Xia Tian]

Xia Tian?

♫Hear the evening breeze lifting the darkening sky♫

♫Whose eyes are those?♫

♫Rippling like the Galaxy♫

♫Every dream♫

♫Haunted by troubles♫

♫Waiting for someone to come and take me away♫

♫You in the morning light♫

Xia Tian,

that was the vice principal of Wiley University

♫Heartbeats through each other's eyes♫

who presented the award to you.

He thinks very highly of you

and would offer you a place on Wiley's exchange program.

♫It's destiny♫

He can also recommend you

to Singapore International Communication Department.

♫The stars won't fall♫

You've always wanted to be a diplomat, right?

With that on your resume,

♫Shining gently♫

you'll be one step closer to your dream.

♫On your face♫

♫Keeping you company while you strive to shine♫

But...

But you need to take care of your grandma？

♫Bright like fireworks♫

Yes.

♫The sun will come out♫

This is a rare opportunity.

♫Keep running♫

♫It answered my prayers♫

I'm sure she will support you.

Think about it.

♫The harbor that is your warm embrace♫

♫Is all that I ask for♫

Hello, Xia Tian.

-I have something to tell you. -I have something to tell you.

Go ahead.

Why is your voice so low?

Grandma just went to bed.

Well,

I have good news.

Wiley

has invited me

on a two-year exchange program.

With an opportunity to intern at the International

Communication Department.

But...

I'm a little hesitant.

That's a great offer.

Such a good opportunity to realize

your diplomat dream.

Do think about it.

Yeah.

Mr. Zhou said the same thing.

He said he would see what he can do

to help with caring for Grandma.

So what did you want to tell me?

Nothing.

We'll talk about it tomorrow when you're back.

Grandma and I are going to sleep.

Good night.

Good night.

Young chap!

-Hello! -You're back!

Yes.

Well done.

The fine young chap is back!

I'm back.

How is Singapore?

Singapore is great.

You're finally back.

Your grandma must be very happy.

Hurry home now!

-Have fun! -They've prepared great dishes for you.

-Xia Tian. -I'm home.

You're back.

Where's Grandma?

Having a nap.

What's wrong? Not feeling well?

Nah.

I've just been expecting you

and wanted to welcome you back.

Done something bad?

Why are you so nervous?

What bad thing can I possibly do?

I'm only...

I'm just kidding.

This

is for you.

-Thank you. -Thank you for helping out.

Grandma.

I'm back.

You're back.

I brought you snacks.

Look.

And this.

Magapore.

It's Singapore.

It's quite far.

But also

quite good.

Yongxing,

let's have dinner with Yaohua and the rest of them.

Grandma.

I'm Xingxing.

You call yourself Xingxing at your age?

Ridiculous!

A couple of days ago,

[Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to North Sichuan Medical College]

[Medical Report]

she suddenly got confused.

I took her to the hospital.

The doctor said

she's at the early stages.

She'll mistake one person for another sometimes,

but sometimes she also gets it right.

Grandma,

let me help you in a bit.

What's wrong?

Are you not feeling well?

Let's go.

Sis.

S... Sis?

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I meant to tell you this

when I called you yesterday.

But you started talking about studying abroad...

Of course not.

I will always be by your side.

Always.

Mr. Zhou,

I can't go on Wiley's exchange program.

My grandma has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

She now mistakes me for my grandpa.

She needs me around.

I've thought it through.

Thank you, Mr. Zhou.

Hello, here's your food.

Hold on, young chap!

Throw this away for me.

The bin is right next to the stairs.

It's leaking! Look what you've done!

Just go! Leave!

You're only making it worse.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Hello.

Your food is here,

but they won't let me go upstairs.

Shall I leave it at the reception?

I know they don't allow you in.

Figure something out yourself.

Or I'll file a complaint.

Your order has been canceled.

You have really oily ears.

A hundred yuan for syringing and cleaning.

Sir, mine are not oily ears.

No need to syringe.

You don't sound professional.

You're in the know?

My ears...

Cloud stick, ponytail, ear spoon,

ear shovel, tweezers,

goose feather, sound fork.

This set is enough.

Not bad, young chap.

You know quite a bit.

Are you a tourist?

I'm no tourist.

I'm a local.

This is

where I grew up.

Then we moved abroad for various reasons.

Right.

I'll give you a special performance today.

Have a try.

What are you gonna do?

A unique technique

called "Overflow."

It's very relaxing.

Wait.

Before you do that,

I need to ask you something.

Do you know when this food street

started to exist?

A long time ago.

It was redeveloped very early on.

Where the food street is,

used to be a residential area.

The residents all moved away.

Do you know to what place?

Especially a family of lion dance performers, a Luo family.

There were so many of them.

I have no idea.

What are you doing?

Looking for relatives?

Sort of.

I haven't been back for years.

I'd say I came back

to look for them.

Things have changed a lot

in the past two years.

Finding someone

could be tricky,

could be easy.

Hurry up.

Okay.

Yingying!

She just fell asleep.

How was she today?

Fairly good.

We did some rehabilitative training.

She complained that I had a bad memory.

Seriously though,

several rounds in,

she was memorizing better than me.

Thank you.

Trying to annoy me?

Why are you thanking me?

I was your keeper,

and now I'm your boss.

Although

I've only got you minor jobs,

I do have

an obligation to you.

Fine. My bad,

boss.

That's more like it.

By the way,

Grandma mentioned the bankbook again today.

Keep an eye on her.

Don't let her go out at night.

Don't worry.

I'll be watchful.

I got you some night snack.

I'm off.

Thanks.

Call me when you get home.

Got it.

Bye.

Luo Xingxing,

are you still in Chengdu?

Who is it?

Who do you think?

Sis.

I wasn't expecting your call.

I would just like some update

on that important project

that made this great brother of mine

rush all this way

back to Chengdu.

Don't worry, sis.

I am serious about starting a business this time.

This project is everything to me.

I've been preparing for it for many years.

I came back to Chengdu

because there was something crucial missing.

I had to come back to find it.

Any progress?

Progress...

As of now...

It's...

Okay, no need to explain.

I'm calling to inform you of one thing.

I've given you too much time in the past.

This can't go on.

Send in the project proposal

by the morning of the day after tomorrow.

I...

This woman is getting more and more difficult.

We're gonna be late.

♫Hear the evening breeze lifting the darkening sky♫

Hurry.

♫Whose eyes are those?♫

Yangguang, stop looking. Sit properly.

♫Rippling like the Galaxy♫

Let's go.

♫Every dream♫

♫Haunted by troubles♫

♫Waiting for someone to come and take me away♫

Grandpa,

I'll always remember what you said.

Sichuan-inspired plush toys.

Ten yuan for one.

Get them while you can!

Hi, handsome.

A toy for your girlfriend? Have a look.

Where did you get this?

You have a really good taste.

This is a one-of-a-kind antique toy,

the only one from my own collection.

I got this from an old craftsman.

If you like it, you can

add me on WeChat.

I'll keep you posted on new arrivals.

Okay.

You run a business?

A small one.

I'm only starting. Thank you for your custom.

What kind of business is this?

We at the Big Deal Fortune House

can do anything.

You're just a swindler.

What are you talking about? We're an all-round business.

From running errands, washing dishes, doing laundry, cooking,

to commercial event planning and coordination.

-Our business… -A swindler, exactly.

What swindler?

It's just that the scope

of our business

goes beyond your imagination.

Besides,

part of our business

is normally only available to VIPs.

But we're doing some special offers today,

so you can have a try.

You wouldn't want to

miss such a great opportunity.

Anything?

As long as it's not illegal,

we'll get it done.

Help me get something.

What is it?

Lion.

Smuggling animals?

No way! Go find someone else.

Well,

cats, dogs and rabbits are fine.

But if it's a lion, we...

I see.

Making fun of me?

Not bad.

Not that stupid.

Know what this is?

A big fist.

Want the same treatment?

You really talk big.

Can you even reach it?

You...

Guess I have met my match.

Smarty-pants.

Thanks for the compliment.

I was talking about lion dance.

There used to be two lion dance troupes on this street.

One of masters

made two lion costumes.

They were very cute, just like real lions.

Ever heard of them?

If it's lion dance,

the old residents should know.

Anyway, ask around for me.

If you can help me get one,

you'll be well rewarded.

I do know someone

who grew up here

and knows this neighborhood very well.

I'll ask around for you.

Okay.

Are you sure your info's correct?

Absolutely.

Okay, leave it to me then.

Well...

Happily at your service.

I'll take this too.

Okay, thank you!

Let me wrap it up for you.

Cheers!

To celebrate that nine of us are entering

the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What is this called?

It's called "rising".

Come on.

Remember how those students from

Cheng He University

used to be so arrogant?

And now? Not anymore!

Nothing to brag about now.

Right?

Yeah.

Xia Tian?

What a coincidence.

Our diplomatic project is a success.

We're celebrating.

Come on and join us.

Maybe some other time.

I haven't finished my work yet.

Some other time!

Xia Tian.

That place

was supposed to be yours.

Come on and have a drink.

Xia Tian,

a drink with your old friends!

What are you waiting for? Come on, have a drink.

Come on.

Come on.

Here.

Okay.

Allow me

to drink water instead.

To you.

Here.

I wish you

success.

Wish you a bright future.

I'm off.

Ride safely.

Have fun!

Let's go on.

You've got a new delivery order.

[New Order]

Please respond in time.

Okay, I'll get it to you right away.

Don't forget this month's interest.

By the way,

your elder brother is getting released from prison.

I thought you'd like to know,

so I came to congratulate you.

Okay.

Did I say you could leave?

If you don't stop,

I'll call the police.

Again?

Fine, go ahead.

Your brother injured our boss.

We'll perish together if you call the police.

We may stay in there for a few days,

but when we get out,

there'll be more for you to suffer!

Your brother is getting released.

Your gran must be very happy.

By the way, a few days ago,

I saw a beautiful lady next to your grandma.

Seemed to be shopping at the market.

Are you okay?

Luo Xingxing?

It's none of your business.

Go!

It's none of his business. Let him go.

His business is mine.

Be my guest.

Go!

I think he's trained! He's got some moves!

Run!

Stop! Don't move!

Don't move! Stop!

♫The stars won't fall♫

♫Shining gently♫

♫On your face♫

♫Keeping you company while you strive to shine♫

♫Bright like fireworks♫

♫The sun will come out♫

♫Keep running♫

Stop!

♫It answered my prayers♫

Police!

Stop!

♫The harbor that is your warm embrace♫

Police!

Stop!

Run!

Run!

Stop!

♫Is all that I ask for♫

But why are we running?

I don't know!