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Met you by Gong Wuyue

♫ The moment you pass by my side ♫

♫ Smiling ♫

♫ You entered my heart ♫

♫ How happy the two of us are under the clear sky ♫

♫ The promise we once made ♫

♫ Is like a love song echoing in the bottom of the heart ♫

♫ Laughter replaces silence ♫

♫ Like dazzling fireworks ♫

♫ Meeting you like this, getting closer unintentionally ♫

♫ The silence melts away because I can't help it ♫

♫ It's like I feel a connection with you ♫

♫ But I'm unwilling to trust it easily ♫

♫ Meeting you like this has filled me with surprises ♫

♫ So deep in my memory is our mutual connection ♫

♫ In my life, ♫

♫ I have been able to meet you ♫

[Meeting You]

♫ I watch the descending dragonflies from afar ♫

♫ The sunlight expands the tree's shadow, as light passes the lattices of the window ♫

♫ The fragrance of peppermint adds some sweetness ♫

♫ Signing a promise ♫

♫ I'm excited for the reflection of your eyes ♫

♫ As the dandelions spread past the meteor shower ♫

♫ Handwritten poetry of you ♫

♫ Describes my dream ♫

♫ It's a mystical reaction, like your smile coloring my transparency ♫

♫ The secret of the tree hole lives the depths of my heart, hiding good news ♫

♫ It's hard for me to resist your shyness ♫

♫ Just let me slowly become mesmerized ♫

♫ Coming into contact with this mystical reaction is so incredible ♫

What are you staring at?

You want me to beat you up?

♫ I want your caring attention ♫

♫ I'll never be able to separate from you again ♫

♫ When I found out it was your world ♫

♫ Connecting into a landscape ♫

Why did you get punished to stand here?

Did the kids tattle on you, too?

What's the reason, then?

The game is no fun.

I think so too.

These adults only like obedient children.

They don't like us. It's like they can't even hear our words.

However, don't be afraid.

My dad said that,

even if others can't hear us, we must become brave baby whales.

Didn't your father ever tell you the story of the lost baby whale?

Poor thing. Come here.

Long ago,

there was a whale named Xiao Hui.

He really liked singing since he was young.

However, because his frequency sound was different from other whales,

he got lost one day.

Lonely, he swam and swam...

[Episode Four: Brother Rui's Happy Selection]

I never would have expected it. Never.

My Little Wood from the past

turned around and became my Miss River Snail.

Actually, it's quite a pity.

You were only two points off.

It's not that I don't want the tutoring.

It's just that you've never been to a cram school before! There's far too much pressure!

Moreover, the tutors that my mom likes

are all either retired gold-medal lecturers or excellent teachers who quit their jobs.

Each is stricter than the last one.

They're literally the live embodiments of Golden Wheel Imperial Adviser and Abbess Kill-All. (T/N: Chinese literature characters from "Return of the Condor Heroes" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" respectively. Both are ruthless.)

I really can't stand them!

I can help you.

You'd help me?

You can help me with tutoring?

It might work.

Do you know? The key points you made me for the test were totally my taste!

Don't look down on me for not passing this time.

It's already the highest score I've ever gotten, I'm telling you.

However, my mom may not accept this.

She only likes the embodiment of those two evil villains.

So annoying! Forget it! Let's stop talking about me.

How are you?

I heard some news that you dropped out of the best research high school.

Is it true?

Don't be afraid!

You're now in Chenghua High School.

With your Brother Rui nearby,

no one would dare to bully you!

Am I right, Little Wood?

Yes, yes.

I'll protect you. Okay, okay!

What are you laughing at? You don't believe me?

That's not it.

You're the same, as you were as a child.

You haven't changed a bit.

Does it hurt?

They went overboard! Just you wait!

I'll help you steal your toys back.

Little Wood, let me tell you.

The Brother Rui in Chenghua

is three times better than the Little Bell from Xinhua Preschool.

Although I can't be in charge,

protecting you would be very easy and carefree.

Not a problem at all.

I have to think about how to...

What are you doing?

Are you doubting me again? You really—

♫ Falling for my first love again is such a sweet feeling ♫

♫ Attaching myself to your fingertips ♫

♫ It's like an electric shock, letting me always stay by your side ♫

♫ Falling for my first love again ♫

♫ I will unconditionally reenact all of our romantic moments ♫

You've got a hat. Why would I touch it?

♫ I can't explain it either, but whenever I see you, my heart beats incessantly ♫

♫ That isn't a secret, but when I can't see you, I will secretly miss you ♫

♫ Ever since memories of you have flooded my head, I've been starting to write diaries ♫

♫ It must've been Heaven's will to finally let us meet after spinning in circles for so long ♫

♫ No matter the weather or the mood, we will endure it together ♫

We've grown too old for patting heads every day.

Nan Xi.

We're about to get to my house.

I live with my grandparents now.

It's very, very close to the school. Come visit me if you have time.

Many years have passed

and I also made a lot of new good friends,

but I still think of you from time to time.

When my dad died, you were always by my side.

- If only my mother hadn't suddenly transferred jobs— - Xia Rui.

Don't suddenly disappear.

I won't suddenly disappear either.

In the future,

we'll be together and won't be afraid of anything.

You made it so cheesy! So cheesy!

You've already made me cry once or twice tonight. That's enough.

If rumor gets out that Brother Rui of Chenghua cries every day, what would become of me?

You think I have no shame?

- Keep this a secret, okay? - Got it.

I have to face my mother, when I go back.

See you tomorrow!

Let me deal with this tutoring dilemma.

Trust me!

I got it.

Nan Xi,

I think you look better without a hat.

His radiance has blinded me! Nan Xi's looks are so refined!

Look at the girls in our class.

It's not only the girls. Even I, a grown, tough man, feel like my heart is skipping a beat, when I look at him.

Don't gross people out first thing in the morning, okay?

Oh my god!

Even Pan An's good looks are no match with his! (T/N: Pan An was a famous poet in the Western Jin dynasty who was so handsome that his name has become used to describe handsome men)

You've never seen a handsome guy, have you? Sit down.

Brother Rui, the one who was in front of you just now was Nan Xi! You actually spoke up for him!

Tell me about what happened, when you met one-on-one last night!

Did Nan Xi's handsomeness defeat you?

I'm not that vulgar.

Everyone, return the incorrect problem set that was sent out yesterday.

Is something going on between them?

- Ask her. - Ask her.

[Come on. What's going on? Tell me the truth.]

[Meet me in the Bird Tea Coffee after school. I have something important to announce.]

Are you sure?

These are the files Xia Rui was talking about?

Mr. Hu, could you talk to Xia Rui's mother?

You and Xia Rui seriously knew each other every since childhood?

No wonder.

Okay, I'll take care of it. I'll handle it.

You can go back.

Do you know how funny A'Peng was yesterday? I have no idea what he was thinking.

What was he thinking? What did he say?

Young Beautiful Shu!

Who am I?

Where am I?

Am I seeing things? Tell me!

I might also be seeing things.

Our Boss Rui just gave Brother Nan Xi a pat on the head?

What in the heavens...

Your story is too much like an idol drama!

Are you living your life off of a script?

According to what you're saying, you and Nan Xi have known each other since childhood.

Why weren't you able to tell right from the start?

Y-you can't blame me.

He was only this tall back then. Now, look, he's this tall!

He was an adorable child back then,

and now he's an aloof, tall, rich and handsome man.

Anyone else in my place wouldn't have been able to recognize him either.

I wouldn't have expected it! Although Nan Xi looks cold on the outside,

but on the inside, he's like a teddy bear poodle! (T/N: Chinese derogatory slang to describe a person with strong lustful desire)

Who are you insulting?

But Nan Xi really is amazing. His monthly exam report was so god-like!

Of course.

Since you're a friend of my Brother Rui, you're a friend of mine.

Hello, I'm Cheng Erluo.

Hello, I'm Xia Rui.

B-by the way,

I'm on duty at the school this week and I'll have the class key.

Do you want to go together?

EVA? (T/N: Short for Japanese anime Neon Genesis Evangelion)

Sure, sure! We haven't seen the new theater version yet.

I'll download it. Nan Xi, come and join us.

I don't really watch cartoons.

Nan Xi, It's unfair of you to carelessly categorize EVA as a simple cartoon.

- Let me recap it for you. - You go and enjoy.

You don't have to refuse me so cruelly.

Well... in that case,

- let's go to have skewers. It's been so long since we've been. It's my treat. - Okay.

There's such a long line outside.

It must be such a long wait.

My grandma made chicken soup today, so let's go to my house and drink it.

The atmosphere feels off.

What do you mean? Aren't we going to get skewers? Hurry and go. Otherwise the long line will start!

What's the matter? Why are you muttering?

Young Beautiful Shu, don't you think it's strange?

You mean Nan Xi?

To be precise, it's the relationship between Nan Xi and Brother Rui.

According to Brother Rui, their revolutionary relationship

was strong enough that they could rely on each other ever since preschool.

So many years have passed since then, but have you heard her mention it ever?

Maybe her relationship with Nan Xi

is a secret garden in her heart?

I never would've expected this.

The three of us have been hanging out since elementary school,

and suddenly, a fourth person slips in without any warning.

Didn't you used to always say that being with me and Brother Rui

- was an obliteration of your masculinity? - I—

Now, Nan Xi is here. Isn't this great?

Moreover, I think Nan Xi has a good personality, is intelligent, and has great looks.

Anyway, I don't mind hanging out with him.

You're shallow! Both of you girls.

You want to hang out with him, but that doesn't mean he wants to hang out with you.

What's the matter?

Young Beautiful Shu, tell me.

What do you want me to say?

Tell me about the secret garden in your heart

and the person hidden in there. Who is it?

I bet you wanted to ask me, but I asked you first!

Boring.

I was just joking, don't be angry! What do you want to eat? I'll treat you, okay?

You were supposed to treat me to begin with.

You don't have to walk me home every time.

Do you not like it?

I'm afraid your parents will be worried, if you go back too late.

They won't worry. They're busy at work.

That's what adults do.

My mother and Uncle Chen are also insanely busy every day.

Fortunately, I live with my grandparents.

However, they are the other extreme. They are so long-winded.

I'm almost home.

Do you want to have dinner at my house? It's dinner time now, and all we'd have to do was add another pair of chopsticks to the table.

No, thanks. The aunt in my house must have already finished preparing dinner.

All right. Next time?

Okay.

[Building 32]

Tell me. Who is Nan Xi?

You little punk, why did you come to my house?

What do you mean, "your house" or "my house"?

Your grandpa Xia is my grandpa and my grandpa's house is my house.

- Right, Grandpa Xia? - Xiao Hao, come here.

I have some great candy for you. Come!

Now, can you tell who is truly favored?

You go ahead and be the favored grandson. I don't want to fight you for the spot.

Why do you always speak without a filter?

Haohao. Haohao!

- When did you and grandpa become so close? - Thank you.

Which gust of wind blew Madam Shao over here?

What are you talking about? Your mother bought me and your grandma a massage chair.

Your grandma is currently enjoying it.

Nobody came for you specifically, okay?

I guess I've found out.

My position at home is below the massage chair.

How can you talk to grandpa like that?

Go ahead, Madam Shao. What are you doing here today?

Mr. Hu called me today to discuss the tutoring teacher.

That's why I stopped by after work to talk to you.

I knew you came here today with impure motives!

"The weasel arriving to bless the chicken comes harboring ill intent." (T/N: Chinese proverb meaning, "be careful around dangerous people bearing gifts, for they have bad intentions")

Tell me. Who's the weasel in this case, and who's the chicken?

I don't know.

This is what I learned today.

However, the teacher asked us to put it in practice.

That's called "No one ever goes to Buddha's temple without seeking something". (T/N: Proverb that means that people never seek you out just out of the pureness of their hearts)

- I have never learned that. - Learn it today!

Okay.

How could I have given birth to two useless things?

Since he and I are half-siblings,

that means this gene of mine comes from you.

Fine.

We can get to the serious stuff.

Mr. Hu told me that, you made great progress this time.

You didn't pass, because of the difficulty of the exam.

Therefore, he suggested

that, I hold off on sending you to tutoring classes for now.

Where's the "but"?

But he's found a classmate, who will help you with one-on-one tutoring.

Apparently, he came in first in the English exam.

- Nan Xi? - Yes! That's him.

Sis, is there something between you?

I made a deal with Mr. Hu. We'll give you one semester.

If you can't score to one hundred by the end of the semester,

then, my lady, you have to obediently go back to cram school for me.

Why is my life only about grades, cram school, and studying?

It's time for dinner. Where are you going?

I'm going to study. Call me when it's time for dinner.

[Nan Xi, are you home yet?]

[I just arrived.]

[You were the one, who talked to Mr. Hu about tutoring, right?]

[Thank you!]

[Having me help is not going to be easy for you.]

[I'm very strict.]

[Are you ready?]

[Hey, Little Wood, I see you've grown up and have become daring enough to scare me, right?]

[Let's start this weekend.]

[Whatever you say. Who's afraid of who?]

[Blending Chinese and English together in a statement such as "who is afraid of who"]

[will not help you increase your English proficiency.]

[Okay.]

I've downloaded the latest theatrical version of EVA.

Let the three of us marathon it!

Chubby, you're efficient.

That's a must.

- Then, this Saturday, deal? - Okay.

- But... I have to ask... - Do you know?

A girl in Year 3 fainted, when she walked through the door.

I saw Old Hu take her to the hospital.

I heard it was acute appendicitis, and she has to have a surgery.

- This serious? - So serious?

It seems Old Hu won't be able to come back soon.

Then won't our class's first english class

be a self-study session?

Year 3 is really stressful.

Her pain caused her to faint, but she still came to school.

Anyway, this is our last year of happiness.

Let's enjoy the time we have left.

Cheng Erluo, did you bring the basketball?

- Of course. - Let's have a match. - Okay.

Did you see? Old Hu messaged the group chat.

He said, he can't get back to school on time due to an emergency.

He asked Nan Xi to fill in the answers and give an explanation.

Write down any questions you have and hand them to Nan Xi.

They will be analyzed one by one in the next class, and the rest of the time is for self-study

during which the class representative will keep an eye on everyone.

Brother Rui, come watch us play basketball.

Didn't Mr. Hu say it was a self-study?

Why do you play basketball in the morning? Sit down.

Come back!

Brother Rui.

A-are you sick?

How can you change your mind so suddenly?

Listen, chubby.

I'm the vice representative. I have duties to perform in this class, right?

Just cooperate, okay?

- Brother Rui, the answer is— - Sit down!

Sit down.

Nan Xi, what does problem 42 mean? Can you explain to us?

Yes, yes!

Be quiet.

Didn't Old Hu say it's self-study time? Write down the doubts and questions

and hand them to the representatives. Next class, he will explain all of them.

Write your confusions here. Everyone, if you have any, write them here.

Quietly self-study and don't make loud noises.

Don't let the students in other classes think, we aren't even capable of self-studying properly.

Old Hu's sense of dignity wouldn't be able to take it! Maintain quiet!

[Teaching Style: Loving, Wise...]

I wrote them all down,

but won't you have to copy them down again?

My handwriting is too untidy, and Old Hu may not understand.

Thank you.

Why are you so courteous with me?

Let's buy reference books after school.

Today?

Chubby Cheng, tell Boss Yi that I'm not coming today.

I'll come visit him another day.

Chubby Cheng.

Cheng Erluo.

Chubby!

It's fine, you go. We'll tell Boss Yi.

Boss Yi.

- Hello, Boss Yi. - You're here?

Stop searching, Boss Yi.

Young Beautiful Shu and I have been completely abandoned.

Boss Yi, Xia Rui asked us to tell you,

she won't be able to learn coffee-making with you today.

Is it because of that Nan Xi?

Boss Yi, explain it to us!

We became friends when we were ten.

It's been at least seven years.

We call her Brother Rui every single day. Why would we do that?

For no other reason than, because she's noble, forthright, sincere, and impressive? But look at her!

Because of that Nan Xi, she exploited her power as the vice representative!

She started acting like it was to protect Old Hu's dignity, but why doesn't she think about mine?

Okay, don't be angry. It's okay.

Old Hu couldn't make it to the class today,

so he asked Nan Xi to check answer with the class instead.

At first, Brother Rui promised Cheng Erluo that, she'd see him play basketball,

but she was afraid that Nan Xi couldn't handle everything alone,

so she didn't go, and Cheng Erluo didn't go either.

But Brother Rui really had the air of a class leader!

After seeing her fiery attitude,

our class was silent as never before during self-study!

So what you're saying is that

Xia Rui is noble and forthright

and abides by the school's regulations.

That deserves praise!

It's just a pity that she's only noble when it comes to Nan Xi.

Perhaps Nan Xi still hasn't warmed up to us and needs time.

Have you felt him express any goodwill towards us whatsoever?

He hasn't!

When we watch EVA tomorrow,

it's necessary to talk to Brother Rui about this.

Did Xia Rui tell you, when she would come?

She should be here soon. Eat some French fries first to fill your stomach.

[Neon Genesis Evangelion]

Who is it?

Who is it?

Hello. I'm looking for Nan Xi.

- Nan Xi? - Yes. Is he home?

-Yes, but you need to wait— - Xia Rui, come on in!

Sit wherever.

- Did you bring your textbook? - Yes.

I did.

I came out in a rush and forgot my book.

It's okay. I just came to get familiar with the plan.

Go on with what you were doing and I'll be watching on the side.

Use my books.

If I use yours, what will you do?

- I finished. - You did?

Then I guess you called me here,

because you wanted to supervise me?

It's two o'clock already. Why hasn't Brother Rui come yet?

I don't know either.

[Chenghua's Sakuragi Hanamichi: Brother Rui, Evangelion is already in battle mode.] (T/N: Sakuragi Hanamichi is a star basketball player in the anime "Slam Dunk")

[Brother Rui, Evangelion is already in battle mode.]

[Look how dumb I am!]

[I'm going to Nan Xi's house today.]

[It's the first day of english tutoring.]

[I forgot to tell you.]

[It's on me.]

[You guys watch first. I'll treat you to pizza next week.]

Look! Look!

Then... should we...?

Nan Xi is a hypocrite.

Let's go, Young Beautiful Shu.

I want to see, what magic spell he put on Xia Rui.

What about all of this?

Take what we can take.

We can clean the rest, when we come back.

Which question don't you understand?

Which question?

This one.

First, you must understand the author's

and Paspa's thoughts.

You don't know this, do you?

I need to eat a snack, when I overuse my brain.

The sound of the snacks crunching

stimulates my brain to work.

Okay.

Do I sound very accurate?

As long as you're happy.

Want one?

No.

Then I'll be the fast learner.

This is a true or false question.

♫ One step after another walking down the path you've walked ♫

♫ Red light, green light, replacing my loneliness ♫

♫ Forgetting so many memories filled with tears ♫

♫ My heart criss-crosses again ♫

♫ Every day, every night, every second is full of you ♫

♫ Your tender gaze tells me of the conversations we've had ♫

Do you know the direction?

This way! This way! This way!

Cheng Erluo, you were even able to find Nan Xi's address.

If Old Hu were to find out, you'd be done for!

What's there to be afraid of?

I'll just say that I wanted to invite Nan Xi to participate in a sports activity.

Speaking of which, you haven't trained in days, have you?

- The basketball team is about to compete. - It's okay.

When we get this done, I'll go back to training.

Don't move.

Don't move my pillow. You're annoying. I want to sleep for a bit!

What are you two doing?

Who is it?

Xia Rui.

Don't tell me you stood us up, because you wanted to do homework with Nan Xi.

Moreover, don't you dare try to explain yourself by saying, you were actually doing homework!

You two—

Cheng Erluo, I'm telling you.

We're both upright people.

But it's you I'm going to have to interrogate.

How did you find Nan Xi's home address,

and what were you doing sneaking around outside?

Okay, then I'll be straight with you.

You and Nan Xi are meeting again after a long separation. Everyone's happy for you!

However, abandoning the old friends for a new friend is a bit inappropriate.

Who's abandoning what?

Tell me. After becoming friends with Nan Xi, how many times did you stand us up?

- How many times? - Isn't it just this once?

Didn't I already apologize? I'm truly sorry, and I'll make up for it in the future!

What about that time with Boss Yi?

When did you ever care about him?

Okay, leave it alone.

Tell me the truth today. I'll give you a choice.

Choice... choice between what?

It's our Young Luoluo's fun two-selection choice game.

Cheng Erluo, aren't you insanely naive? Are you still a primary school student?

In third grade, child Cheng Erluo

became Yishu's deskmate, right after transferring to our school.

He was still a chubby boy at that time.

I wasn't chubby!

How dare you talk back?

At that time, he was bullied by one of my good friends.

Young Yishu couldn't stand it and ran to tell me, so I helped him out.

At the same time, I saw through the oppressive side of my friend.

Cheng Erluo, I didn't expect that.

Afterwards, the three of us were inseparable.

You think I don't know what kind of person Nan Xi is?

Aren't you naive? Can't you be mature? Why are you asking me to make a choice?

You chose, but we still don't know your decision yet!

Fine. Sorry for bothering you.

Yishu, let's go.

His childishness has recurred.

I'll go check on him. Anyway, I have to rehearse and he has training later.

I'll see you next week. Bye.

Bye.

Childish!

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♫ The sound of the school's release bell is always so wonderful ♫

♫ The story will be the same tomorrow ♫

♫ You wear your earbuds ♫

♫ I push the bicycle to wait for you ♫

♫ No need to use language, we still feel the warmth ♫

♫ Waiting for the next vacation ♫

♫ Waiting for the next trip ♫

♫ Waiting for the next crossroad where I will present you a letter ♫

♫ The summer after graduation ♫

♫ Inside the tree hole next to the sports field ♫

♫ Store the memories I have of you ♫

♫ You are the most beautiful scenery of my memory ♫

♫ Cicadas sleep on the desks ♫

♫ The textbooks are imprinted on my face ♫

♫ The teacher's chalk ♫

♫ I am being punished to stand against the wall ♫

♫ Your eyes watch me, secretly laughing ♫

♫ The sound of the school's release bell is always so wonderful ♫

♫ The story will be the same tomorrow ♫

♫ You wear your earbuds ♫

♫ I push the bicycle to wait for you ♫

♫ The story will be the same tomorrow ♫

♫ You wear your earbuds ♫

♫ I push the bicycle to wait for you ♫

♫ No need to use language, we still feel the warmth ♫

♫ Waiting for the next vacation ♫

♫ Waiting for the next trip ♫

♫ Waiting for the next crossroad where I will present you a letter

♫ The summer after graduation ♫