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 17]

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?

Are you afraid?

No. You?

Me neither.

Can I tell you a secret?

I'm afraid of deep water.

You're crazy.

When one crazy met another.

Do you want to do something crazier?

Why not?

Then apply to Huaqing.

Ignore what others say.

Do what you want to do.

-Go full crazy. Or don't even bother trying. -Go full crazy. Or don't even bother trying.

I have sand in my mouth. It's not deep enough.

Insert it deeper.

Perhaps you can go inside?

Wang Fang!

You can take my spot.

You're the best candidate.

Just stay put.

And it's not fully occupied.

That's good.

Yeah.

Isn't that Ren Zhen?

I envy you.

That's Ren Zhen!

Yay!

Ren Zhen!

What a coincidence!

I didn't expect to see you here.

That's right. You're here.

We discussed a trip to the beach many times in the group

but you never said anything.

I see you came with your university

friends.

That's right.

Why?

You

forgot about us already?

And Zuo Yin kept asking me about how to reach you.

She went to a med school too.

Are you two on the same faculty?

Let's hang out together today.

Yeah, come.

Come.

Come.

I didn't get into the medical university.

I'm redoing Grade 12.

You didn't get into the university?

What happened?

Didn't you get a good grade in NCEE?

Yeah.

You had a good result.

How can this be?

The questions will be different next year. You'll...

It'll be tougher.

Ren Zhen!

I...

Let's stop here.

Does the breeze make you feel better?

Look.

It's so close to us.

Because we're close to an airport.

On the hill

next to the airport,

there's a place perfect for plane viewing.

How do you know?

I visit it often.

Why? To look at planes?

Do you know why I'm obsessed with planes?

I like how a plane

can soar freely

in the sky.

Do you know what's the hardest part

of piloting an aircraft?

It's the take-off and the landing.

Before you land,

you're anxious.

A pilot needs to overcome

the fear of unknown

and focus on the runway

to execute a safe landing.

After you land,

the answer will come to you.

Next July,

the answer will come to us too.

I want to go back.

Where to?

Ah!

Where are you going?

Did you know?

If you ride fast enough,

it'll feel like you're flying.

Woo!

Where do you think they went?

No idea.

Why are you here?

We were looking for you two.

We thought you two jumped off a cliff.

Should we go somewhere else?

That place over there isn't crowded.

I want to go back already.

Go where?

I want to study.

I want to get into Huaqing.

Do you want to join us?

Sure.

Ren Zhen!

I have your bag!

Come. Let's study.

You're going too?

Qiangqiang.

Don't litter.

Pick them up.

Everyone is leaving.

I'm all alone.

Catch me.

Stop right there.

Stop!

♪When I am lost♪

Wait for me, dude.

Don't leave me behind.

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

Take your time.

Wang Fang! I'll overtake you.

♪Can replace my tears♪

Wait for me.

Wait!

♪Don't give up♪

♪Despite the darkness ahead♪

♪Raising my arms proudly♪

Wait for me.

♪Who says giving up means running away?♪

♪Who says perseverance needs a reason?♪

Ren Zhen!

Wait for me, guys.

♪Listen to your defiant spirit♪

♪When you feel stuck♪

Mr. Hao.

Come on.

Don't do this.

You can have this.

No, I don't mean this.

Then what do you mean?

You see,

the principal said that no extra tuition

is allowed.

But here you are.

You're making my job difficult.

Please take pity on me

and ask them to go home.

Please?

Okay.

Have some.

No need.

Don't let me keep you.

Okay.

Guys.

What's going on?

Today is your break.

You should get some sun out there.

Go have some fun.

The entire building is empty

except for this classroom.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

We want to study.

Otherwise, we feel bad.

Exactly, Mr. Hao.

Eight months left.

We want to work harder.

That's right.

Work harder.

In that case,

I'll

let you in

on a secret.

To ace the NCEE,

you need to keep yourself hydrated

and sleep well.

Don't burn yourself out.

Study efficiently.

If

you have any questions,

ask away.

I will help.

But before that,

we need to settle something.

Have some shewers!

Yay!

Let's eat.

Let's go.

Wang Fang.

Class monitor,

are you coming?

Later.

I'll go back, then.

Okay.

Bye.

Wang Fang.

Wang Fang.

I'm locking the door. It's time to go.

Give me the key.

What are you doing?

Kobe Bryant started training at four in the morning.

So I

will study till five in the morning.

Give me the key.

Remember to come early tomorrow to unlock the door.

"A student is under the tutelage of a teacher.

Teacher,

a profession to impart knowledge and dispel doubts.

No one was born omniscient.

We were born curious.

But a curious case indeed if a curious mind refuses to seek a tutor.

His question

would never be answered.

Those born before me

are naturally wiser than me."

[Zoey] (Am I your friend or not?)

(Why didn't you tell me about it?)

(Sorry.)

(I didn't tell you that I'm redoing Grade 12.)

(I didn't fill out the university application form in time)

(so I didn't get into the Medical University.)

[Zhen] (It took me a while)

(to come to terms with it.)

(I am doing fine now.)

(Do you still want to be my friend?)

[Accept, Decline]

[Accept]

I have been looking for you.

I know.

Sorry.

I wanted to tell you

but

I...

I was disappointed in myself.

And I was ashamed of my failure.

I didn't know how to tell you.

It's okay.

I was joking.

I'm not mad.

Are you crying?

You are.

I'm good at acting, aren't I?

And you.

You never changed.

Yes.

I'm as mean as ever.

Anyway,

I know you very well.

You will only achieve

a better result this year.

Let me stop you there.

Don't jinx it.

Whether I'll get a good or bad result,

don't say anything unless you have

the mouth of Midas.

Don't worry.

I'm a reverse jinx.

What does it mean?

The good things I say always come true.

Get it now?

It's not even funny.

So,

are you applying to Hong'an Medical University?

Well...

Promise me you won't freak out.

Freak out?

I have seen many things

here in this foreign country.

Tell me.

I'm applying

to Huaqing Medical University.

Huaqing?

Why?

When there's a will, there's a way.

Don't forget me when you're rich.

Likewise.

I have to attend a lecture now.

Is it nighttime over there?

Yes.

Sleep early, then.

You're leaving?

Ren Zhen.

Remember.

You are always

a very good friend of mine.

All right.

You too.

Okay.

Good luck.

I'm waiting for the good news.

I have to run now.

Take care out there.

Bye.

Yuan is back.

Yeah.

Did you enjoy the trip?

Yes.

We also went back to school to study a bit.

Apple or orange?

Apple.

Okay.

Yuan.

Do you remember

the son of the optometrist,

Dr. Li?

His son used to play with you when you were little.

Yes.

He went to a med school.

Which one?

The one Feng attended.

Oh.

Many

children of my colleagues

went to a med school.

It's like a family legacy.

Indeed.

Here.

There's hardly any flesh left.

I told you we should get a new knife.

I should head inside and do my revision.

Okay.

Apple?

No, orange, please.

Okay.

[World of Jets]

What are you doing?

I'm packing the plane models.

Why?

I want to study.

I don't want to be distracted.

So I'm tucking them away.

Okay.

After NCEE,

you can play with them again.

Go to bed early.

Dad.

If I apply to a med school...

It's your decision?

What is your opinion of it?

Ultimately,

the choice is on you.

I'm very happy to hear that, of course.

But my result isn't that great.

I might not get in.

Don't be pessimistic.

Just focus on your homework first.

I'll support you.

Don't stay up too late.

Sleep early.

If your mom knows you're applying to a med school,

she'll be over the moon.

You're in a good mood.

Guess what Yuan

just told me.

What?

He said

that he wanted to apply to a med school?

Is he serious?

Yes.

That's wonderful.

Did he have an epiphany?

No idea.

All of a sudden, he just said,

"Dad,

I want to get into a med school."

Thank goodness!

But

med schools have strict requirements.

We don't have much time now

so we should find him

a tutor.

Don't you think so?

Yes, if you wish.

He

can major in the same thing you did

and be a cardiac surgeon. What do you think?

You

got carried away.

It's too early to decide.

Let him study first.

Right.

I should talk to him.

Wait.

Let him rest.

I know you're ecstatic now

but don't lose your sleep because of it.

Sleep now.

[Award Certificate, Wang Fang, Best Student]

Miss Chen!

Xiaoxiao, you're going to school now?

-Yes. -Be careful while you're riding.

"You asked when I would return. Yet I couldn't produce an answer.

The night rain in Bashan has overflooded the autumn pond."

Grandma. See you!

Bye.

[Huaqing Medical University]

You're applying to Huaqing too?

Yes.

But you never mentioned it.

(Everyone.)

Today, I'd like

to commend and thank Wang Fang

for his daily door locking

and unlocking duty.

He has done a phenomenal job.

A round of applause, please.

Bravo!

Therefore,

I'd like to appoint Wang Fang

as the deputy class monitor of Class 14.

Don't boo him first.

Give him a chance.

Wang Fang.

Please don't let us down.

Sit down.

I have also witnessed your motivation

to improve.

I'm very happy to see that

but please,

don't just study hard,

study smart too.

When it comes to mathematics,

how do you study smart?

You can do what Ren Zhen does here.

Get yourself a notebook

where you jot down the mistakes you make.

Analyze them

and see if you make the mistakes because you haven't grasped the concept

or because you use

the wrong approach.

Memory works in a set way.

After 20 minutes,

you'll only retain 85%

of the vocabularies you memorize.

After eight to nine hours,

that will drop to 35%.

After a week, it'll be 20%.

Practice more

and in stages.

Among all

the sciences, Physics

is the easiest to score.

Why?

Because compared

to chemistry and biology, physics questions

are rigid.

Pulley systems, weight load,

slopes, vibrations, waves.

They have a fixed system.

You'll only encounter tens of their variations.

Understand all of them

and you'll ace the exam.

I don't need you to answer everything.

If you think you have the solution,

you can try.

If not,

focus on the MCQ

or fill in the blanks.

Try not to lose any points.

The secret codes to NCEE

are dedication, diligence, and efficiency.

Come.

Stop writing.

The writing noise,

our breathing,

and our thinking mind

will wake up

the deputy class monitor from his slumber.

Here.

Welcome back.

How was the dream?

I just explained this.

Translate the sentence into Chinese

and list out the subject, verb, and object.

Okay, Ms. Li.

Ms. Li. Here.

Tenses.

You often make mistakes here

so pay attention to it.

Think twice.

What are you drawing?

Show it to me.

Liu Qiangqiang.

You...

What are you doing?

I just wanted

to check out what Wu Kai drew.

Are you done?

Then go back.

What's so interesting there? Huh?

Nothing, Ms. Li.

Then go home.

Hurry.

Let's go.

Thank you for today.

No need.

It's no bother at all.

Listen. You can draw very well.

Why do you hide it from everyone else?

My mom doesn't want me to draw.

And I don't want anyone to know.

But you can draw.

Why won't she let you draw?

Wu Kai?

Where are you going?

Your friend...

Let's go, Xia Fan.

You won't say hi to your buddy, Chao, now?

Who is Chao?

My ex-classmate.

He says it's rude. You hear me?

Ex-classmate?

Yes.

Why are you running away?

Just go.

Peer, colleague.

Fellow.

Capable of drawing attention.

Let's see who can come up

with the most adjectives.

Fascinating.

Striking.

Attractive.

Captivating.

Chug it.

Catchy.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Let's go.

Zhen!

That's my daughter.

Zhen!

Here.

Zhen!

Zhen!

Why are you running away from your own father?

Jeez.

This is...

Your classmate?

Hi, Mr. Ren.

What a handsome lad.

What's your name?

Gao Yuan.

Hi, Gao Yuan.

I'm Ren Zhen's dad.

Hi.

Enough, Dad.

How's your studies lately, Zhen?

All right.

Tired?

No.

Carry this for me.

What are you doing?

What are you doing, Dad?

Stop it.

Take this.

Buy yourself some snacks.

I don't need it. I have money.

Take it.

Don't turn down a gift from your father.

In my eyes, you are the best.

Handsome lad,

Zhen is going to a med school in the future.

Handsome lad.

She

will become a doctor.

-You see that? -Okay. Enough.

Stop it.

Gao Yuan.

Handsome lad, what will you major in?

I don't know yet, Mr. Gao.

Okay.

Just go back first.

I have to go now.

Bye, Mr. Gao.

Visit my place when you're free. We'll drink together.

Drop it.

He's a nice kid.

Ren Dawei came to us.

He said

that you ran away with Grandma's urn and her ownership certificate.

Is that true?

Stay out of adults' businesses, kid.

How can I?

My family is torn apart.

The trial will begin soon.

Everything will come to an end.

Don't meddle in it. Don't think too much of it.

Just focus on your studies.

Your priority is NCEE.

Can you look for a proper job for once?

Listen to me.

After NCEE,

I'll give you a present.

I don't want any present.

Go find yourself a proper job.

Then Mom

won't

divorce you.

Yes, yes.

I'm trying to close a deal here.

So go back.

Tell your mom

to stop bringing up the divorce.

Go back.

Don't worry.

I don't need the money.

Keep it.

No.

Keep it.

Stop making a scene here.

Go back.

You too. Stop drinking.

Yes, yes.

Stop drinking.

Yes, yes.

Go back.

Guys. Let's continue.

Come.

You said that there was no extra tuition.

Why did you come back so late?

Where did you get the money?

Dad gave it to me.

Dad?

You ran into him?

What is he doing?

Has he

agreed to sign the divorce paper?

I want to stay out of your marriage.

How long has it been now?

What kind of person is he?

Always running away from problems.

Always handing out

useless, empty

promises.

Why did I marry him?

Am I at fault?

Because I chose him?

Whose fault is it?

[After school, Dad gave me...]

[Daddy Dearest]

[Zhen] (I'm done.)

[Star Collector]

[Zhen]

(Not bad. Keep it up.)

(Tomorrow)

(will be a sunny day.)

(Temperature, between 21 to 27 degrees Celsius.)

(Wind direction is Northwest, wind speed is 10 nautical miles per hour.)

(Visibility is 10 kilometers.)

(Cloud height is 914.4 meters.)

(Do you want to look at the sky near the airport tomorrow?)

(I should stay at home to study.)

(Sky-gazing won't take up too much time.)

(Perfect for your eyes to rest.)

(All right.)

(Goodnight. See you tomorrow.)

Did you know?

Every autumn,

they will hold an air show here.

Have you seen a military parade on TV before?

Aircraft of different models

will fly in a colorful formation.

It's breathtaking.

I can tell you like planes a lot.

Just like your ID on QQ messenger,

Star Collector.

Yes.

Do you know why I chose that name?

It is said

that a pilot gets to see the most beautiful stars.

And depending on the type of aircraft,

the pilot can fly at different altitudes.

And he gets to witness different views.

Do you know what an airport looks like at night?

Like a giant nest.

Planes that fly during the day

will rest at the airport.

Those who fly back late

will return with a cape of galaxy.

It's my first time

hearing you talk about a subject this passionately.

Your eyes

were sparkling when you talked about it.

Look. A takeoff.

Hi, everyone.

It's time for the lesson.

Class stand.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning, Mr. Hao.

Sit down.

Mr. Hao.

The

art exam and the pilot recruitment are about to begin.

Anyone from your class is signing up?

Anyone?

The art exam.

You love to draw, don't you?

No one wants to take the sky?

(If I apply to a med school...)

Ultimately, the choice is on you.

I'm very happy to hear that, of course.

If your mom knows you're applying to a med school,

she'll be over the moon.

It's my first time hearing you talk about

a subject this passionately.

Your eyes

were sparkling when you talked about it.

No one is interested at the moment.

Okay. Carry on.

Okay.

-You just missed the opportunity. -Please

take out Jiangsu's 2007 exam papers.

We'll analyze your mistakes from yesterday.

I plan to study accounting.

That's boring.

Why accounting?

You sure you don't want to give it a try?

No.

I think you should sign up for the art school entrance examination.

You don't think so?

Look.

You can draw. Look.

You can draw.

You give me

fashion advice.

You always tell me which color

pairs well with which.

You

speak the language of colors.

So, why won't you sign up for the art exam?

Don't let your talent go to waste.

The way I see it, if someone from Qingyun

has to sign up for the art exam,

it has to be you.

You hear me?

I'm talking to you.

[Love of Flowers]

Mister, how much is this?

Mom.

Have you eaten?

Yes.

You worked overtime again.

It was supposed to be two hours.

Oh, my back. Always at this time.

Where did the flowers come from?

Xia Fan gave them to me.

You're a guy. Why are you playing with plants?

When did you come back?

Around nine.

That's late.

I went back to school to study after dinner.

With who?

Xia Fan.

Who else?

No one.

From tomorrow onwards,

you have to be home at 7:30 PM.

Switch on your phone immediately after school.

I need to know where you are

and what you are doing.

Understood?

♪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♪