Original subtitles

♪There is a secret♪

♪Deep inside my heart♪

♪Hidden as naturally as I breathe♪

♪When I am lost, it lights up my path♪

♪It tells me that I am my own torch-bearer♪

♪It teaches me that sweats♪

♪Can replace my tears♪

♪The flame is burning, waiting for me to wake up♪

♪Don't give up, despite the darkness ahead♪

♪Raising my arms proudly♪

♪The torch in my hand, my courage is bursting♪

♪The fire will not die, regardless of the storm♪

♪Don't forget to seek the light and spark♪

♪Within yourself♪

[Ray of Light] [Adapted from Zhao Xiaying's original story]

[Episode 5]

I've been looking for you.

You were supposed to be in class, you know?

What are you doing here?

That day,

I saw you running into a group of hooligans at the school gate.

You were brave.

What now?

Are you scared because you didn't do well in the exam?

Leave me alone.

I want to be alone too.

But I'm working.

Working?

Aren't you a gangster?

I am also a teacher.

I was also a student.

I know

the feeling of loss when good grades plunge into bad ones.

In fact, you know

how to adjust yourself.

Just confront it head-on.

Sometimes it's hard.

But then what?

If you can't handle it,

find a way to release your emotions.

How?

Follow me.

Where is Ren Zhen's seat?

Here.

All right, sit down first.

Fellow students.

You just finished arranging seats.

I know you've had a rough day.

But I think

the most scientific way

is to sit according to your eyesight and height.

I know it's not fair

to the students who are sitting

in the front row now.

But I think

you can be excellent wherever you sit.

The thing that matters is

I hope every student

in Class 14 will be excellent.

Thank you for your forbearance.

Do you have any comments?

Mr. Wang Fang.

Where would you like to sit?

I have good eyesight and height.

I'm going to the window seat for the view.

Let's move.

Don't just sit there. Move!

Ren Zhen, come sit with me.

Sure.

Very good!

I'm impressed by your speed in decision-making.

Gao Yuan.

Are you sure

you don't want to move?

Mr. Hao, I have good eyesight.

All right.

Let me make an announcement.

The parents' meeting is next Monday.

Oh, the parents' meeting!

This parents' meeting means a lot.

Please tell your parents.

At least one parent should be present for each family.

Mr. Wang Fang and Mr. Jia Kun

Ms. Li reminded me

that you never seem to inform your parents.

Not this time.

Otherwise, I'd personally invite them.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Do your work.

I'll leave you in peace.

Don't worry.

What's wrong?

Ms. Li.

Over there.

Right here.

Who did it?

[Ranking of Mock Exam Results] Who did it?

We do not know.

Well...

Go back to class. Go back to your classroom.

Hurry up!

Go back to class.

Don't crowd around!

Who did this?

I have no idea.

Go get the CCTV footage. Go!

Yes.

Get the CCTV footage.

Return to your classroom!

Have you heard?

No.

Do you know what I'm asking?

I don't know.

Why did you answer

if you don't know what I asked?

You startled me.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Do you know?

It's terrifying! It's...

It's just so terrifying!

-What's wrong? -The exam result bulletin board

is covered with scribbles.

Do you know about this?

I heard about it.

This is terrible.

This is too much.

This is the first time

this kind of thing has happened in Qingyun.

How could this happen?

Indeed.

How dare they!

They are going too far.

Mr. Hao.

I have a serious question for you.

Please.

Do you have a problem with me?

No.

Why would you ask me that?

Are you sure?

Yes.

You are an excellent teacher and the form mistress.

I have no problem with you.

Do you see me as the form mistress?

If you see me as the form mistress,

let's talk about your classroom seating arrangements.

I have assigned the seats.

Why do you have to re-assign them?

What's your problem?

Yes.

I was going to talk to you about this

but I was too busy.

I'm sorry.

But I still hope the students

arrange seating according to their height

and eyesight, right?

Everyone is comfortable.

And I am the homeroom teacher.

I would like to use a little bit

of my power.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Also, it's not aimed at you.

All right.

I will not be pursuing this matter any further.

And I will no longer report this matter

to the principal,

all right?

All right.

No longer?

You already told the principal.

Have you heard

any rumors about the bulletin board?

Not yet.

Not your students?

Why would my students do that?

Not Wang Fang?

It shouldn't be.

Jia Kun?

He doesn't have the nerve.

Liu Qiangqiang?

Impossible.

You?

How could it be? No way!

Don't we have CCTV cameras?

Well, you can get the CCTV footage.

Unfortunately,

all the cameras

on the first floor were broken

that day.

I can't find

or see anything.

You know what?

I must take this matter seriously.

I must conduct a thorough investigation.

It's going to be a real headache.

Let's work together.

All right, get on with what you're doing.

Get on.

Let's work together.

All right.

Please come in.

Ms. Bai.

I have some apples for you.

Your favorite snack.

You remember.

Of course, I won't forget.

You're in a good mood.

Yes, recently,

I found a way

to deal with these teenagers.

Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.

Class 14 is not as easy to manage as you think.

Well, kindly advise.

Let me

use a few examples.

First of all,

Wang Fang.

Wang Fang.

What's wrong?

Putting a mouse toy in Ms. Li's drawer

and locking Mr. Wang in the toilet,

was it you?

You guess.

You're 18. You're not a child.

Why did you do this?

It's fun.

The class is boring,

and I can't leave school.

Can't I have some fun?

You missed class three times this week.

Don't you want to go to college?

What's the use of going to college?

Can I make a living by going to college?

You know what?

A degree is just a piece of paper.

In the end, you are still an employee.

What do you think might be useful?

Connections, experience, and sophistication.

Ms. Li

asked your father to come to school.

Why didn't he show up?

Did you not tell him?

I don't have a father.

What about your mother?

I have no mother.

All right, you go back first.

Zhao Xiaoxiao, the class monitor of Class 14.

Xiaoxiao.

What's wrong with your hand?

I accidentally burned my hand while cooking.

What about the other fingers?

I...

I always pick my hands when I'm anxious.

Why are you anxious?

(In fact, Zhao Xiaoxiao)

has had a hard time.

Her mother died from some disease

when she was young.

After her father remarried,

he didn't care much about her.

She has been living with her grandma.

Her tuition fees

are scraped up.

She is from a needy background.

(My grandma is very old.)

I always think that

if I don't pass the college entrance exam this year,

my grandma won't be able

to watch me go to college.

I'm afraid she won't be there to see it.

But I still have a lot of unfinished business.

That's why I'm anxious, and I want to pick it.

Every day in class,

I have to collect and distribute homework to my classmates.

And then I have a lot of homework

that I haven't finished.

At night, I have to head home

to cook for my grandma.

I feel that I have

countless things to do every day.

What about your sleep?

Miss, I don't need to sleep.

If I have time

and energy, I will practice more.

I must pass the exam this year.

Next,

let's talk about Jia Kun.

[Mental Health Analysis]

I did

a loneliness test

on the students.

I asked them to draw a network diagram

and write down the names

they first think of

or want to seek help from

when they are in trouble.

Then they will connect those names to themselves.

Look at other people.

For example, this one.

Most of their supporters are around them.

This is Jia Kun's.

[Me]

Jia Kun, where are your parents?

They are away from home.

I live with my uncle.

Then who is taking care of your daily life and studies?

They give me money.

I take care of myself.

Who is your best friend

in the class?

Wang Fang.

Wang Fang is my best buddy.

Write it again.

[Wang Fang, Me, Irene]

Who is Irene?

The best person for me.

Miss.

Can you ask Ms. Li

to return my mobile phone to me?

I'm afraid my parents won't be able to reach me.

All right.

I got you.

Thank you, Ms. Bai.

I got you.

Xia Fan.

(She is tall and beautiful.)

And she hates school uniforms.

She used to

do well at school.

But lately,

she is very wrapped up in dolling herself up.

(Xia Fan.)

Perming your hair

is against school rules, you know that?

I'm naturally curly.

What about the earrings?

Are they natural too?

I think

they look pretty good.

The last one I want to talk about

is Wu Kai.

Her mother came to me at school.

He was bullied by his classmates

in his old school.

That's why he came to Qingyun.

Since he came to Qingyun,

he has had the closest relationship with Xia Fan.

Apart from Xia Fan,

he hardly interacts with other students in the class.

His mother often comes to the school

to ask the teachers about his studies,

including

whether or not he is being picked on again.

Anyway, his mother cares a lot.

Wu Kai.

I noticed that

you have appeared dejected recently.

Do you have something to share with me?

Recently,

has anyone bullied you at school?

All right, class is about to start. Go back to class.

If you have anything

you want to tell me,

you can come to me anytime, okay?

Each of them is

a tough nut to crack.

You ask me to deal with these students.

Are you fooling me?

Aren't you outstanding?

Which part of me stands out?

Let me give you some advice.

Go ahead.

First,

the parents' meeting is just a few days away.

You have to be mentally prepared.

You call this advice?

Secondly,

the most unmanageable student in this class is Wang Fang.

This counts.

Cut off the head of the snake and the body will die.

Excuse me.

Sir.

Straight!

Sorry, I'm late, sir.

Look at the time.

We're starving.

I'm sorry.

I still have to

manage my studies, sir.

Pass.

Come earlier next time.

Double four? Double two.

Pass.

What a bad luck!

Pass?

Don't pass it on to me.

Three.

You seem to be lucky today, sir.

Not bad.

Pass.

Can I tell you something?

I want to move out of my house.

Pass.

I want to rent one unit.

And I'm short of money.

Can I have an advance?

How many days have you been here?

Are you asking me for money?

No, that's not what I meant, sir.

I have never rented a house.

I thought it was one month's rent for one month's stay.

I didn't expect them to ask me to pay for three months at once.

Not to mention the deposit and other fees.

Sir, I...

Don't think about money.

I want you to come here to learn

about the society

and business.

You will get paid at the end of the month.

Shape up or ship out.

I have no such intention.

I will work hard

and pay more attention, sir.

Clean up the storage.

Whose turn?

All right.

Sir, it's you.

Great.

Ten.

I'm here!

Sir.

Two bowls of fried noodles with shredded pork,

a cold dish platter,

and two drinks, please.

All right, just a moment.

This is your so-called treat?

You can go if you don't want to eat.

I'm not going.

I'm whacked.

The boss asked me to go to another store to pick up the goods.

I went around for miles.

What is this?

My workbox.

Give me your hand.

I just learned

leopard print nail art in the store today.

Let me try my hand.

I don't want.

I am a man.

I'm not doing this.

Just let me try my hand.

I have to go to school tomorrow.

What if you can't remove it?

Hands out.

Let's call it a day.

That's more like it.

Luckily you are here today.

Otherwise, I can't find anyone to practice it.

If I can't be good tomorrow, I will be scolded by my boss again.

Xiaoxiao.

Be careful when chopping vegetables.

Don't cut yourself.

Grandma, why did you come out? Go and lie down.

When the day is cloudy or rainy,

my legs seem out of control.

I'm getting old

and useless.

And you have to take care of me.

Don't be silly.

Didn't you take care of me before?

No, I can't do anything

with you next to me.

Go.

Take a nap.

I'll have it done soon.

All right.

Be careful.

No problem. It's not my first time.

Enjoy your meal.

All right.

Lin, take two bottles of soft drinks.

How is it? Do you like it?

Are you sure it can be removed?

Wait a minute.

Where did it come from? Our hometown?

Try it.

My mom made it and just sent it to me.

I thought of you at once.

How is it?

That's what's on my mind.

Here you go.

Enough?

[Dad]

Dad.

What took you so long to call me back?

When will you come back?

There's a worker on the construction site

who made a mistake.

We are starting over these days.

I'm too busy to tell you.

I'm not going back now.

I will come to see you after things settle down.

Coming.

Kun.

I'm going to work.

Dad.

Anyway,

see you.

Monday...

Your father stood you up again?

He promised to join the parents' meeting,

but now he said no.

I can't go to your parents' meeting.

But since you are in Grade 12,

I can keep an eye on your studies.

Here you go.

[High School Synchronous Tutoring and Testing, English Language]

What's this?

This is from my female colleague of the nail salon.

Her younger brother just got into college this year.

This was his exercise book.

It may be useful to you.

I even asked her brother to write this

for you.

"Jia Kun, wishing all the best in your NCEE."

I will take a good look.

Let's eat.

Our hometown has the best chili!

Slow down.

Come, Grandma.

Come and taste my food.

It looks pretty good.

Looking good is pointless. It has to taste good.

Give it a try and see if my cooking has improved.

I love everything you made.

Try the bamboo shoots.

All right.

Are they delicious?

Yummy.

By the way,

I heard from you

that you have a parents' meeting on Monday.

What time is it? I will go.

It's okay, you don't have to go.

I will tell the teacher.

That won't do.

Your father is not around.

No matter what, I have to attend it.

All right.

I will go with you.

Kai, wear this tomorrow.

And socks.

Mom.

I've been wearing black for days.

What's going on at school today?

Nothing.

By the way, there is a parents' meeting on Monday.

It's a big deal. Why didn't you tell me?

I forgot.

Do you hate to tell me about anything?

No, I forgot.

Why are there so many pencils?

Exams.

They are used to fill out answer sheets.

Are you

thinking about drawing again?

How many times have I told you

not to draw?

If you don't study hard

and only trifle,

you will be good for nothing.

Because of drawing, your father

was not making money or coming home.

He laid his hands on us when he was in a bad mood.

Do you remember how we got through this?

You don't remember?

Don't you remember?

Give up on the idea.

[Inbox, 13 Messages]

[Xiaohui: I'm here. Come down.]

Where are you going at this late hour?

I'm...

going to class.

Tuition class.

You're studying now?

Wait...

What are you wearing?

This is too ugly. You look old in it.

You don't look like a girl at all.

Hurry up.

I don't think so.

How unappealing.

Get changed.

Hurry up.

It does not look nice.

All right?

This is much better.

I've told you so many times.

As a girl, you have to pay attention

to your attire.

Got it.

You can't let your guard down.

Make it a habit.

Done?

You look much better now.

Come home early.

Xiaohui.

What took you so long?

You asked me out.

I have been busy with the students' union recruitment today.

And you made me wait for you.

I'm sorry.

I was talking to my mom

so I got down late.

Forget it.

But if you're late again,

I won't wait for you.

What you are wearing...

Your outfit is a little too tight.

It looks like something you wore when you were a kid.

I was all dressed up.

Then my mother...

It's okay.

After this, you can see

how those college girls dress.

Watch and learn.

Don't wear this when you go out in the future.

Let's get something to drink.

Let's get milk tea.

Milk tea?

Drink juice. Look at you.

All right.

This is it.

Red Hair.

Where is Chen Ming?

Chen Ming.

I see.

He and Jie went to the storage to get the goods.

Where is the storage?

There is a sign on the left turn ahead.

Storage.

Chen Ming!

Stay here! Where are you going?

Let me go!

Don't touch me.

Where are you going?

It took us some time to find you.

Well, what to do about the billiard hall?

I have nothing to say to you.

Where are you going?

Let me go!

Get back here!

What?

Let me go!

Release me!

Let me go!

Don't move!

What're you doing?

How dare you move!

Let me go!

You asked for it.

Don't...

Don't move!

Let me go!

-Don't move! -Stay still!

Enough.

Let go of him.

Chen Ming, this is a pretty simple matter.

Regarding the billiard hall incident, you should compensate

and apologize.

There is

another thing I would like to draw your attention to.

Don't harass Hao Nan anymore.

Do you understand?

I will not let him off.

Say again.

What are you doing?

Why are you here?

Am I not allowed to be here?

If I'm not here, are you going to make trouble?

Hao Nan?

How do you know him?

He is our homeroom teacher.

Homeroom teacher?

Isn't he a billiard hall owner?

Billiard hall?

If he were a homeroom teacher,

that would make me the dean.

Listen.

I won't blame you for the billiard hall incident.

Let's stop here, okay?

It's not up to you.

Don't get into a fight! Don't move.

Stay here.

Stop!

Am I being too tolerant?

Enough.

-What's wrong? -What's wrong?

Sir, we're fine.

Fine?

We are fine.

Really?

Anything?

Is there anything wrong?

It's you again.

Yes, it's me.

Aren't you the one who made false alarm calls

because of drinking too much at the billiard hall?

Yes.

Let me tell you.

You're not allowed to make trouble here.

Got it.

Do you copy?

All right?

Solid evidence.

Who gives you the idea to take my camera?

[Third Brother's Hawker Stall]

Thank you, boss.

Here you go.

Thank you, sir.

Talk to each other.

Turn off the lights when you leave.

I can't choke back my anger about the billiard hall incident.

I don't get it.

Why don't you let me beat him up?

We'll never

hear the end of it.

Red Hair.

If Third Brother hadn't told me

that you went to find Chen Ming,

you might end up in jail again.

It doesn't matter.

Nan, there used to be a big rooster

on my way to school.

It pecked at me every time I walked that way.

It wouldn't stop pecking.

I ran every time.

Later on, I realized it was no use running.

I took a willow twig.

I gave it

a good whipping.

Afterward, it would run away

when it saw chickens, not to mention humans.

I just had to tame it.

I got you.

Again,

don't mind

Chen Ming.

Can you stop looking for him?

Can you?

I've got a lot on my mind.

We will have a parents' meeting on Monday.

This class

ranks at the bottom of the school.

The former teacher

has had enough and quit.

So I took over.

I have to deal with these parents

and explain to them.

It is the bane of my existence.

Nan.

Is there anything I can help?

Go to bed early.

All right.

Mom.

Are you okay?

I'm okay. My chest hurts on cloudy days.

Why did you come home so late?

It's going to rain.

I thought of sending you an umbrella.

I...

I was doing some worksheets at school.

Then you should call me.

You said nothing. I've been worried sick about you.

Got it.

Zhen.

It's good to study.

But take it easy.

I've heard people say

that studying too hard

is not a good thing.

Mom.

There is a parents' meeting at school on Monday.

Parents' meeting?

Okay, I got it.

You can never

count on your father.

Did he ever attend

any of your parents' meetings?

Did he ever sign

your school papers?

Every time I attend your parents' meeting,

we have to close the shop for half a day.

Just thinking about it makes me angry.

Don't attend it if you don't want to.

What do you mean by that?

Did I say I don't want to go?

Monday, right?

I'll go.

As long as you study hard,

I can put up

with any grievance and exhaustion.

It must be your dad.

I didn't answer his calls

so he's calling the shop.

Stop bugging me.

I don't have anything to say to you.

Hello?

Hello, are the dumplings ready?

Yes.

When are you coming to pick it up?

Can you deliver it?

I'm sorry.

Something's come up.

All right.

What's your address?

No. 56, Yandong Road.

Yes.

Thank you.

No. 56?

Correct.

All right.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Wait a minute.

Today,

Dr. Zhao came to our shop

to ask about your situation.

I said you didn't pass the exam.

He felt sorry for you.

He asked you to work harder next year.

You will pass the exam for sure.

Mom, I will do the delivery.

You?

Yes.

Hold on!

It's going to rain. Take your umbrella.

No, don't worry.

I'll be back soon.

-Take it. -I will run.

Hello?

Yuan.

Dad.

You haven't eaten yet, right?

I have an unplanned surgery tonight

so I can't go home.

All right.

Your mother said she is not going to eat.

I ordered takeout for you.

You eat first.

Okay, come home soon.

Okay.

It should be the takeout.

Your...

Your takeout.

So you live here.

Come and join me?

No.

It's raining heavily outside.

It's not safe for you to go now.

Come in and sit down.

Let's wait until the rain turns into drizzle.

Okay.

Come on in.

Should I change my shoes?

You don't have to.

Come in.

Blow dry your hair.

The toilet is that way.

The hairdryer and towels are on the rack.

I'll go get you a glass of water.

All right.

Stop.

Who are you?

Mom.

This is my classmate,

Ren Zhen.

Hi, Mrs. Gao.

Don't enter

this room.

Well...

I got to go.

Ren Zhen.

I'll see you out.

The rain is pouring.

Let me stay with you for a while.

Do you want to have some?

Your mother is quite strict.

Not on everyone.

On me.

Not on you.

Don't take it to heart.

On you?

Maybe.

You and your mother are both at home.

Your father only ordered one takeout.

It's complicated.

You're gossipy.

I'm being observant.

It's pouring out here.

A girl like you came out to deliver food.

It seems that your family

is not so happy, either.

None of your business.

I'm being observant.

Look across the street.

I used to wonder

how many families

are living happily by lamplight.

They eat happily.

They watch TV happily.

But I no longer think so.

Now I wonder

how many people

live alone by lamplight?

They eat alone.

They watch TV alone.

The day is gone, and they are still alone.

You're right.

But sometimes I feel

it's good to be alone.

It's better than having all the fuss.

♪The crowd is the wind, and I, the dandelion♪

♪As I land, my dream blossoms, leading to a different future♪

♪You mock that my dream is impossible♪

♪No one understands the loneliness of a kite who embraces the rain♪

♪Growing up can be painful♪

♪People say that I'm delusional♪

♪But I forge on in the face of naysayers♪

♪I will not be swayed and walk in someone's shadow♪

♪Don't be scared, just stand out♪

♪Fly against the current to the vision you have in your dream♪

♪Hardship is the catalyst for resolution♪

♪You will witness my resilience♪

♪Don't be scared, just stand out♪

♪The pain will subside, you will shrug it off♪

♪In this ideal world, my courage is the centerpiece♪

♪Look, the rainbow after the rain♪

♪Shine a ray of light♪