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 16]

I heard that Xia Fan went to the party.

I found the restaurant's address.

I'm bringing Red Hair with me.

Don't worry, we won't cause a scene.

Okay.

Bye.

Who's that?

Your girlfriend?

What girlfriend? Eyes on the road!

It's important so make sure we arrive safely.

Yes, sir.

Why do you keep telling me you don't have a girlfriend?

So you've been lying to me, right?

Xia Fan, can you leave first?

Please. I'm begging you.

Can you leave first?

Do me a favor.

I asked, why did you lie to me?

Can't you just leave first?

Hey.

Make things clear.

Don't try to get into a fight when you're talking to a girl.

Who are you?

I'm here to congratulate you.

Are you Song Xiaohui?

I am.

That's right.

Here, let me introduce myself.

Self-introduction.

I'm a distant relative of Song Xiaohui.

We understand that Xiaohui

has become the president of the student council,

so I come to congratulate him

and celebrate with everyone.

President of the student council? That's crap.

What are you talking about?

If you are the president,

then who am I?

Wait.

You couldn't even be elected as secretary.

You are so pretentious.

Exactly. Are you drunk?

I don't even know this person.

He is talking nonsense here.

I have no idea...

Now that you're elected as the president, do you think you are somebody?

You don't even know me now.

Yesterday you told me,

you were elected as the president,

everyone is buying you a meal.

You don't even have to pay

even if the girls invited you for a meal.

Wait, who are you?

What are you trying to do?

This is defamation!

You're making a false accusation!

Wait, Meng. Don't listen to him.

He is making a false accusation.

It's my first time meeting him at the front door.

Who is he?

I've never...

I know who you are.

You are a liar.

Let's go.

That's it, Nan?

Fine.

I can celebrate with you.

What is wrong with you?

They are students!

What if you scared them?

Well, since I've bought it...

-You were done talking and... -Since you've bought it?

If he leaves

without showing repentance, then only we use it.

Without...

Leave, leave.

Bring her with you.

Come here.

Let's talk.

I'm sorry

for making you so awkward.

You're handsome.

This is your gift.

You must make use of it.

A handsome face

is never better than a great personality.

Perhaps you had trauma

or you were hurt.

But all these pains,

you have to get through it.

Don't hurt others.

I'm not just talking about Xia Fan.

Okay?

Do you understand what I'm saying?

[Let's take love to the end of the world]

Mr. Hao told me you're here.

This is the journal I made

when I first met him.

Back then,

I... I recorded every place

that I went with him,

every meal I had with him,

and everything I did with him.

I thought he was dazzling

and outstanding.

And I thought he was good to me.

You can choose to keep it.

Forget about it.

I don't want to keep this in my memory.

And I dislike the old me.

Someone who is truly nice to you

would never try to manipulate you,

deny you,

make you feel bad,

or regard you as a mistake.

They would not make you dislike yourself.

Thank you, Ms. Bai,

for helping Xia Fan.

And you use two buns to fool me.

These are no usual buns.

These are the buns

from our favorite shop.

I wrapped them in my clothes.

Five kilometers.

Is this not sincere enough? Five kilometers.

Is this not sincere enough?

You know what I'm saying.

Why did you ruin their party?

I didn't. I'm afraid something might happen to Xia Fan.

I talked to that kid afterward.

A meaningful talk. I talked to that kid afterward.

A meaningful talk.

Do you think this is the solution?

Is that not?

You have to change their mindset.

You have to let the students know

that pursuing beauty

is important

but it's not the only definition of

success and confidence.

What are you thinking?

Back then, if your father didn't object to our relationship,

what would we be like?

My father didn't object to our relationship.

In my family, we obey my mother.

No wonder.

You follow your mother's surname.

Your parents are great.

So nice.

It tastes the same.

Give it a taste.

What's your stuffing?

None of your business.

Morning.

Morning.

Have you had breakfast?

No.

Do you still feel sad?

I kept a secret in my heart,

afraid of being known by others.

Now that the secret is gone,

I feel

more at ease.

It's okay.

Everyone has

a secret.

How about you?

It's okay if you don't want to tell.

My secret is...

that the person I like is in Beijing.

Beijing?

That's far.

Who is that?

I'll tell you

this secret next time, okay?

Sure.

You can tell me whenever you feel like it.

Take your seats.

Class.

Stand up.

Good morning, students.

Good morning, sir.

Please sit.

Before we start our class,

I have a question for you.

It is mainly for the girls in our class.

We have six ladies here.

I want to ask the girls in the class

if

you could exchange your life with one of them,

who would you choose?

You have ten seconds.

Who would you pick?

No. 6, for sure.

She is so pretty.

I know, right?

No. 6 is very pretty.

Alright.

Please raise your hand if you choose No. 1.

No. 2?

No. 3?

Is it because she is a female pilot?

-She looks cool. -Okay.

No. 4?

No. 5?

No. 6?

Quite a lot of you.

Alright, put your hands down.

You might not be familiar

with the first five women.

I can introduce them

to you.

The first woman

was a female scientist focusing on astronomy research.

In 1828,

she became the first woman

to receive the Gold Medal of

the Royal Astronomical Society.

The second woman

was the first female professor in Northern Europe.

She was the first female member

of the St. Petersburg Academy of Science

in the history of Russia.

The third woman

was one of the first female pilots in China.

Most of you might know the fourth woman.

A famous existentialist and great thinker

from France.

The fifth woman was a famous critic.

Her work, "On Photography,"

is a must-read

for all photographers and artists.

Do you remember all of them?

Yes.

I'll give you another chance.

No. 2!

The female professor from St. Petersburg.

No. 3, the pilot.

I still want to pick No. 6.

No. 4, the female writer.

No. 1, the scientist.

No. 6.

Me too.

Boys, don't come along for the ride.

Most of the girls in our class

still go with No. 6.

I understand that.

Everyone has the right to choose to be beautiful.

But don't you forget,

you have the right to choose freely

and not to be restrained

by any ideals.

Girls,

your legs are not thick.

They are the important part that holds your body.

Your waist isn't a muffin top.

It is an important source of strength

for a human being.

Every one of them

is pursuing knowledge,

ideas,

independence,

and everything that they are passionate about.

This is what makes them look so confident

and charming.

They worked hard for it.

Your appearance and your body shape,

these are what you're born with.

It doesn't last long.

Some things

are meant to fade.

Nobody

can please everybody.

But,

which university do you want to enter?

What kind of knowledge are you pursuing?

Do you choose to be a kind person?

These

are decided by you.

Girls,

don't worry about your looks.

There are a lot of choices in the world

that can boost your confidence

and make you a charming lady.

Great!

Alright.

We take control of our future.

Take the test paper out.

You are growing.

Do you eat fish?

Do you eat chicken tail?

Hey.

Kun, do you still want to eat?

No?

Stop picking each other's food.

Disgusting.

Let me take a look at your test paper.

Okay.

Lend me

your Mathematics test paper.

[Xia Fan]

[I have something to talk to you.]

[Delete] [6 PM, Wait for me at our usual spot.]

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Did he text you again?

I won't care about him anymore.

Mr. Hao told us

to be ourselves.

Be ourselves.

A big piece of meat for you.

I've had enough.

Xia Fan.

I am what I am.

I am fireworks of a different color.

You are speaking lyrics now.

I want to be the fireworks of a different color too.

With your grade,

I bet the most you can be

is firewood of a different color.

True.

Well, this firewood is suitable for lighting fireworks.

You are firewood instead.

Shut up.

Why are you hitting the plate?

I like to.

Stop it.

I'm not talking about you.

The midterm examination is coming up.

The principal promised the parents

that if our class couldn't make it to the top three,

Mr. Hao would have to leave.

I like Mr. Hao.

I don't want him to leave.

No one wants him to leave

but it's hard to make it to the top three.

Never try, never know.

Let's work on it together.

Hurry up and go back for revision.

I'll leave first.

Wait. I'm coming too.

I'm not eating the meat. I'll leave too.

Me too.

Excuse me. Thanks.

I am fireworks of a different color.

Abandon.

Begin.

Pace

Pack.

Parcel.

Blue.

Quality.

♪Loaded with curiosity about the world♪

♪I can go up in the sky and reach for the star♪

♪I can dive underground♪

♪I can go under the sea♪

♪Love is my weapon♪

Wake up!

Twenty minutes is up.

♪I'll go all the way to the top♪

♪I'll keep going♪

♪With all my strength♪

♪The adventure of my life♪

♪I'm ready for a long adventure♪

♪What's new?♪

♪What kind of experiences are on my way?♪

♪I'm not afraid of danger♪

♪I'm not afraid of risk, I'm bold♪

♪Go forward to the end of the world♪

♪And I'll see♪

♪A hint of sea blue♪

[Upright and strict examination attitude] Here, pass it on.

Pass it on.

Here, pass it on.

Here, pass the papers around.

Those who got the papers

can only read the paper.

You're not allowed to start writing yet.

♪I want to be a fish that flies♪

♪With the courage that the sea gives me♪

You may start now.

♪Swimming among the clouds♪

♪Looking at the limitless galaxy♪

♪Going under the sea♪

♪Love is my weapon♪

♪My dream is a flying melody♪

♪I'll go all the way to the top♪

♪I'll keep going♪

♪With all my strength♪

♪The adventure of my life♪

♪I'm ready for a long adventure♪

♪What's new?♪

♪What kind of experiences are on my way?♪

♪I'm not afraid of danger♪

♪I'm not afraid of risk, I'm bold♪

♪Go forward to the end of the world♪

♪And the new me will be there♪

♪Adventure, I'm going on an adventure♪

♪I'm ready to go far♪

♪What's new?♪

♪What kind of experiences are on my way?♪

♪I'm not afraid of danger♪

♪I'm not afraid of risk, I'm bold♪

♪Go forward to the end of the world♪

♪And I'll see♪

♪A hint of sea blue♪

(Ms. Li.)

(Mr. Chen.)

It's been a while since the examination.

Why are the results not released yet?

There were teaching research activities,

so it got delayed.

Ah, Class 14.

They are giving me a headache.

Hello.

Oh my. You scared me.

I realize that you care more

about my class than myself.

I'm worrying for nothing.

Mr. Hao,

turning sand into rock

is a huge issue.

Let's eat first.

[Principal's Office]

Li Yuwei, your paper.

Please pass it on to her.

The midterm examination result is out!

Let's take a look.

Let's take a look.

Wang Fang, where are you going?

I'm going to check the ranking.

Have you forgotten?

The ranking announcement is canceled.

Then how are we supposed to know our class's ranking?

Yeah, are we in the top three?

How do we know?

What is our class ranking?

It's okay. Mr. Hao will announce it later.

Here.

Do you know our ranking already?

I didn't ask for more details.

Let's go. We'll ask.

Let's go. We'll ask them.

Let's go.

I'm going too.

Ms. Li!

Hurry up.

Ms. Li! Ms. Li!

Ms. Li.

What do you want early in the morning?

All around me.

What is our class's overall ranking?

Yeah. What is our ranking?

What is our ranking?

Quiet. Quiet.

What do you think?

First.

Illusion!

Ms. Li, just tell us.

What is our ranking?

Yeah, Ms. Li.

You guys are improving.

So, what is our ranking?

Yeah, what is our ranking?

Ninth.

Ninth?

Mr. Hao still has to leave.

Ms. Li.

What should we do?

We are not in the top three,

but you can tell

we've improved a lot.

Can Mr. Hao not leave?

Yeah, please don't make him go.

Regarding Mr. Hao,

the school management will deal with it.

The difference between

the ninth and top three is huge, right?

Alright. Go back to your classroom.

Alright.

The bell rang. Go, time for class.

Go back to your classroom.

Ms. Li. Ms. Li.

Go back to your classroom.

Alright. Let's go back to the classroom.

Go.

Go back to your class. Go.

Ms. Li, you are so good at talking,

please put in a good word for Mr. Hao.

Got it.

Go back to class, okay?

Go. Go to class.

Talk to the principal.

Alright. Go.

Go.

If I had gotten extra ten points for each subject,

we could have moved our ranking up.

It's my bad. I screwed up my Mathematics.

Only if we joined

the evening class earlier.

If they don't rank us,

the school management can't ask Mr. Hao to leave.

Let's not bring up the ranking topic.

What to do?

I...

I heard the teachers were discussing

that most probably, Mr. Hao has to leave.

Not even a slight chance for him?

Mr. Hao is so nice to us.

This is unfair.

I only listen to him!

What should we do now?

Is Mr. Hao really leaving?

Ren Zhen, where are you going?

I'll go to the principal.

Let's go.

They can't decide Mr. Hao's fate by the result.

If it hadn't been for him,

I would not have found

the confidence and passion to study.

Yes, Mr. Hao can't go.

I understand how you are feeling right now.

I know Mr. Hao

is a great teacher.

Since you canceled the ranking system,

the top three don't exist.

Yeah.

That's right, principal.

Yeah.

Mr. Hao cared so much about us.

He can't leave.

Well, the top three is a promise.

The school has its rule.

We should be responsible for the parents too.

The parents' opinions don't represent ours.

Principal, we are taking the NCEE,

not our parents.

Yes, I disagree with Mr. Hao leaving.

I'll get rid of every single teacher that you assign to us!

Yeah. This is unfair.

What are you doing?

This is unfair.

Mr. Hao.

Are you out of your mind?

What are you doing?

Why are you making a scene here?

We disagree with you leaving.

Yeah.

Mr. Hao, you can't leave us.

Go back.

Go back to your class. Hurry up.

Yeah.

-Mr. Hao, you can't leave. -Alright.

Go back. Listen to me.

Go back to class first, okay?

Hurry up. Go back.

Go.

Go on.

Mr. Hao.

We all see

how much Class 14 has improved

under your guidance.

But regardless of what the school management decides,

I hope you accept it open-heartedly.

Of course.

Sorry for causing the trouble.

Go ahead.

[Grade 12, Class 14]

Hello.

Guys,

I'm very happy

with the class's ranking.

All of you are incredible.

I'm impressed.

Mr. Hao,

there are several months to the NCEE.

You can't leave us now.

The class ranked ninth in the overall ranking.

Don't you forget

how long we have only been working on it.

With this dedication,

you guys can rank first.

I'm proud of you.

You have proven

that a billiard ball with limitless power

will end up in the pockets.

A miracle of great power.

Guys,

I'm happy

to be with you all up to now.

You touched my heart

and gave me hope.

Next June,

I hope every single one of you

will realize your dream.

Class.

Stand up.

Good morning, students.

Thank you, sir.

You wore a floral shirt on your first day.

Today, we see you off in floral shirts.

Hi, I'm Hao Nan.

Thank you, students.

Today

is my last lesson.

I hope everyone will stay focused.

Show some respect

and pay attention to the class.

Please sit.

What do you mean by that?

Do you want to leave without saying goodbye again?

No.

Back then, when I was in Experimental Middle School,

it was a big blow.

This time, I won't be so disrespectful.

I was planning to pack my stuff

before saying goodbye.

Thanks.

I'm so happy spending my time

with the students.

It feels like I'm alive again.

It's been a great couple of months.

Fine.

I...

Don't be sentimental.

You're not leaving.

Can you make the call?

It's up to the parents and the principal.

You cut me short.

So annoying.

I'll go pack my stuff.

What's going on?

What are you trying to do?

What are you doing? Hey.

Mr. Hao,

we will not let you go.

I'm touched

that you are doing this.

But this action

is boring and childish.

Mr. Hao,

we know that we are childish.

But we have no choice

but to do this to you.

What do...

Mr. Hao, don't go.

We are trying to figure it out.

Fine.

If you decide to do this,

every morning

I have to brush my teeth, wash my face,

go to the toilet

and eat.

Have you thought about it?

Mr. Hao,

we do overlook this.

We are sorry.

Just bear with it for a while.

Zhao Xiaoxiao, you are Class 1...

Make do with it.

Zhao Xiaoxiao, you...

You are the class monitor.

Now you gang up with them.

Sir, I support them.

Bear with us.

I'm speechless.

Mr. Hao. Hao.

Your food and drinks are on the way.

It's our fault

that we overlook the bathroom issue.

We are discussing to solve this as soon as possible.

Please try to hold it in.

We are not releasing you.

Roger!

I want to say something too.

Say it.

I don't know what to say.

Shut up.

He's here!

Mr. Hao,

give us one more day.

Two days at most.

[Third Brother's Hawker Stall]

Listen to me.

Just quit.

You don't have to care about anything.

I can quit.

Then I can go somewhere else.

If we fail, we can always run a billiard hall.

Right?

You'll grow your hair

and I'll dye my hair.

Let's get back to the game.

Just do it.

What occupation

can be more gratifying

than having a group of children

entrust you with

their futures and hopes,

and they believe in you,

support you, and would do a bunch of silly things

for you?

You're right.

I am

only suitable to be a teacher.

And I like this occupation.

Nan, I do

support you.

I'm touched.

You must be a good teacher.

The problem is

they don't want you anymore.

What else can you do?

Give me some time.

One day.

Two days at most.

[Learning is the bone of a teacher, virtue is the soul of a teacher]

(Sir.)

Last time, we were worried about our children.

We didn't mean to force them to rank in the top three.

Now that they've improved so much,

we are very glad.

Yeah, don't make Mr. Hao leave.

Xiaoxiao keeps telling us

that Mr. Hao is a great teacher.

He chose to tutor the students

rather than take a rest.

Exactly.

The same goes for Gao Yuan.

He is so much better now.

He is very active in learning.

All thanks to Mr. Hao.

Sir,

don't make Mr. Hao leave.

Yeah.

Sir,

only Mr. Hao can control

our children.

Yeah.

Sir, I've discussed this with Wang.

We'll replace the equipment

in the lab.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

-Thank you so much. -Don't mention it.

Don't mention it.

The equipment is old.

-Yeah, it should be replaced. -Sir.

Actually, being in the top three is not an issue here.

What matters the most is

our children are improving.

Yes.

We're aware of

Mr. Hao's dedication.

On behalf of

all the parents,

we hope Mr. Hao can stay

and remain their homeroom teacher.

We mean it. We really need him.

Yeah.

Let him stay.

Yeah.

Alright.

The parents

recognized Mr. Hao's efforts,

and I'm glad to see that.

I'll call a meeting as soon as possible

and reply to you with a satisfactory answer.

Okay.

That's great.

Thank you. Thank you, sir.

Mr. Wang,

thank you.

Thank you.

On behalf of all the students and teachers, I would like to thank you.

Don't mention it.

I'm relieved.

Alright, quiet.

Quiet.

There is an announcement.

Class 14 didn't make it to the top three

but all of you have improved a lot.

Of course, this is inseparable from

Mr. Hao's effort.

After rounds of weighing,

discussions, and consideration,

we've decided

to let Mr. Hao

continue to be the homeroom teacher of Class 14.

Yay!

Alright.

Please continue to study hard

under the guidance of Mr. Hao.

Okay!

Do better!

Mr. Hao.

Yay!

Keep it up.

-Okay. -Keep it up.

We'll leave now.

Goodbye, sir.

Goodbye.

Now that I'm back,

let's do our best

to fight the battle!

None of us are giving up.

We must fight to the end.

Do you have confidence?

Yes!

Tomorrow is the weekend.

My advice for you is to take a break.

You just finished an exam.

Take your time to relax.

Have a great weekend ahead!

That's so funny.

Mr. Hao gives us half day off.

What are you going to do?

No idea.

Finally, I have a day off.

I'm going to make up

for all the sleep.

You're always

talking about sleeping.

What about you?

I'll be making some calls at home.

Making some calls.

Wu Kai, what about you?

I... I'm thinking of visiting the art exhibition.

Elegant.

I think

we should probably do more mock test papers at home.

Our class monitor is a study maniac indeed.

Stop it. Hurry up and eat.

Eat?

What are you planning to do?

Me?

I haven't decided yet.

How about you?

I'm thinking of going for a ride.

Ride?

Ride!

I think that's a great idea.

A combination of work and rest.

We should do some exercise.

Bring me with you.

I'm not sleeping. I'm coming with you.

Let's go together.

Do you want to go? Let's go together.

Let's go!

Sure.

I'll take care of the bicycles.

Okay.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Eat.

Stop clapping. Eat.

♪My heart is a fighter aircraft♪

♪Loaded with the curiosity to the world♪

♪I can go up the sky and reach for the star♪

♪I can dive underground♪

♪I can go under the sea♪

♪Love is my weapon♪

♪My dream is a flying melody♪

♪I'll go all the way to the top♪

♪I'll keep going♪

♪with all my strength♪

♪The adventure of my life♪

♪I'm ready for a long adventure♪

♪What's new?♪

♪What kind of experience are on my way?♪

♪I'm not afraid of danger♪

♪I'm not afraid of risk, I'm bold♪

♪Go forward to the end of the world♪

♪And I'll see♪

♪A hint of sea blue♪

One, two, three!

Xia Fan, which university are you going?

Me?

I'm going for a foreign language major.

I'm going to the School of Foreign Languages.

Isn't this an option given by Song Xiaohui?

What he did to me was pretty bad,

but I like learning foreign languages.

And I'm good at English.

I think I can give it a try.

Xia Fan, come!

Right?

As long as you like it.

Be yourself!

Wang Fang, stop it!

Wang Fang!

What's so funny?

When I first met you,

you and your classmates threw yourself into the water.

Do you think you can do it again?

Why not?

♪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♪