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Your outlook on the future.

If we meet again in ten years,

we will take out this video to watch.

Come on.

Then, Master Han...

I'll help my dad revive the company in the future.

Good.

Come on.

Ke.

I hope to write touching works in the future.

It would be great if one day my work can support someone.

It's romantic.

Yang! Yang!

Do you want a daughter or a son?

I want both.

Both?

What do you think, Ms. Chen?

I want to be beautiful forever.

Yige.

I want to go to Mars!

I want to join the army.

I...

I won't be a deputy anymore.

Tingting.

Tell us.

I definitely want to be a great director

in the future.

You're just dreaming.

It must be me.

It's you.

Wenwen.

I want to be an archaeologist

and study the secrets of the world.

Wei Xing.

-Tell us. -I...

As for me,

I'm quite simple.

I just want to keep dancing on stage.

I, Wang Diqiu,

want...

It's out of battery.

[Our Memories]

[2008]

The year 2008 was destined to be an extraordinary year. [2008]

The year 2008 was destined to be an extraordinary year.

The internet officially entered the era of 3G,

and the virtual world saw rapid development.

"Jiong" became the hottest buzzword of the year,

and even the simplest things like buying soy sauce

weren't so straightforward anymore.

At the same time,

the real world was in turmoil.

[Barrek Obama was elected as the 44th president in the US.] the real world was in turmoil.

the real world was in turmoil.

Barack Obama became the first African American president in U.S. history,

and Kobe Bryant secured the only regular-season MVP

in his career.

Remarkably, the Chinese people

[Financial crisis caused a major downfall in China's stock market] Remarkably, the Chinese people

[Financial crisis caused a major downfall in China's stock market]

experienced financial crises, [Financial crisis caused a major downfall in China's stock market]

experienced financial crises,

[The Wenchuan Earthquake, Southern Snow Disaster] experienced financial crises,

earthquakes, and snowstorms. [The Wenchuan Earthquake, Southern Snow Disaster]

The second half of the year [The Wenchuan Earthquake, Southern Snow Disaster]

The second half of the year

brought the uplifting spectacle

of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

[Universe Street]

It's summer vacation now, the peak season. [Universe Street]

It's summer vacation now, the peak season.

How many people do you think have visited?

I can count them on my fingers.

Mom, lower your voice. I'm watching TV.

Knife!

Kobe got the ball!

Fast break!

Nice shot!

It's in!

-Wang Huanyu. Mom.

I...

I'll adjust the volume.

You're going to be in your final year of high school soon,

can't you get enough of TV?

You watch it all day long.

There's a college entrance exam every year.

But the Olympic men's basketball final

only comes around once every four years.

If I miss it, it's gone.

How many times do you want to take?

Mom,

I didn't mean that.

Grandma, look at her.

Just take it once.

Nice shot!

Wang Diqiu,

go buy a bottle of soy sauce.

Okay. I'll go after watching this.

Wang Diqiu is my nickname,

and my full name is Wang Huanyu.

Why Huanyu?

Because the street I live on is called Universe Street.

"Huanyu" meant universe in ancient times.

[Seaview Homestay]

Have you seen the sign for Seaview Homestay? [Seaview Homestay]

The address is 213 Universe Street, [Seaview Homestay]

[Seaview Homestay]

that's my home. [Seaview Homestay]

that's my home.

[Jinzhi Restaurant] that's my home.

[Jinzhi Restaurant]

On this Universe Street, the most authentic [Jinzhi Restaurant]

and affordable place to eat is Jinzhi Restaurant, [Jinzhi Restaurant]

where adults like to gather for meals, drinks, [Jinzhi Restaurant]

and big talks. [Jinzhi Restaurant]

and big talks.

And this one here is Guoliang Store,

[Guoliang Store] And this one here is Guoliang Store,

the most cost-effective shop [Guoliang Store]

[Guoliang Store]

on Universe Street. [Guoliang Store]

[Guoliang Store]

This is the bookstore with the richest collection of books on the Universe Street,

[Shizai Bookstore] This is the bookstore with the richest collection of books on the Universe Street,

[Shizai Bookstore]

named Shizai Bookstore. [Shizai Bookstore]

My friends and I were regulars there. [Shizai Bookstore]

My friends and I were regulars there.

It's our little circle,

where we've lived and grown up together.

This is Wei Xing,

my childhood sweetheart.

She excels in both academics and character and loves dancing the most.

When Wei Xing dances,

she looks as beautiful as a princess in a crystal ball.

If the crystal ball is fragile,

then beneath Wei Xing's appearance must be toughened glass.

Let me tell you a little secret,

our parents secretly arranged a childhood engagement for us.

Who still believes in that

nowadays?

Well, I certainly don't.

Wei Xing.

Diqiu.

Well,

don't forget to watch the closing ceremony together tonight.

Got it.

Bye.

Uncle Wei,

I'm here to get the soy sauce.

Mom, I'm back.

Mom,

Aunt Jinzhi gave us a watermelon.

Where's the soy sauce?

Soy sauce?

You might not believe it when I say it,

but I forgot.

Wang Diqiu!

Give me back my braised pork!

Guo Ting

is my cousin.

Her mom and my mom are sisters.

Because her parents work on construction sites,

she has been living with us.

Nicknamed Jiwawa,

her brain capacity isn't that big,

but she's noisy and clingy.

Occasionally, she resorts to violence,

but

she's easily appeased because she loves to eat.

Han Shuai

is my best buddy.

Known as the son of an entrepreneur,

his dad deals with foreign trade clothing companies,

while his mom is the boss lady at Jinzhi Restaurant.

He's the top dog on the Universe Street,

the first student to own a computer and a mobile phone.

He's also the first to experience parental divorce

and is about to become the first to study abroad.

Do these eyes look like him?

Like you.

Like me?

Ke, where's your dad?

My dad is busy. He won't come over.

Shi Wenke,

the sole heir of Shizai Bookstore,

loves literature,

a top student,

adept at quoting classics,

often speaks in a scholarly manner without being flashy.

Stingy, stingy!

I'm just teasing you.

So stingy.

I've never seen anyone as stingy as you.

Let me tell you,

don't hurt yourselves by mistake.

I'm sorry.

When will this cycle of revenge end?

Who let him watch the excitement.

My vegetables are all ruined.

It's nothing, Grandma.

Let's watch the game instead.

-Let’s watch the ball game. -I don’t like ball game.

Don't be angry.

Hello, check out.

-Check out? -Yes.

-Okay.

-Take care. -Bye.

Wang Huanyu,

don't be late

on the first day of school. Hurry up.

[Guoliang Store]

Wei,

your daughter Wei Xing is so responsible.

My girl

is still lazing in bed.

They're both good.

I go first.

What is this?

The collar is all messed up.

Mom,

vertical collars are trendy now.

I'm going out for a walk.

This is my personality.

Nonsense.

Diqiu,

you need to take care of your clothes.

When I was young,

clothes were passed down from older brothers to younger brothers.

Back then,

if we had a new piece of clothing,

it was a big deal.

So, Diqiu,

you must cherish your clothes and food.

Dad.

I've memorized it, haven't I?

Did I ask you to say that?

From now on, you're a senior high school student.

You should learn from Wei Xing.

Mom.

Mom, I'm full.

You haven't finished yet.

It's true.

I'm leaving.

Bye.

Grandma.

Bye, Grandma.

Slow down.

Okay.

Good grandson.

Good boy.

Wei Xing,

We're here.

Here.

One bottle each.

Thank you.

The angel is sending something again.

Dad.

We're leaving.

Take care.

Bye, Uncle Wei.

Here, straw.

[Episode 1: Three Lines of Poetry from Parents-Take it slow. Did you eat? Go to bed early.]

Wei Xing,

Uncle Wei really doesn't talk much, huh?

I've hardly heard him say a few words to you

since we were kids.

Unlike my parents,

who nag all morning.

It drives me crazy.

Wei Xing,

the sample we discussed was published.

You're the club president,

please double-check it.

What are you doing?

You have messed up my hair.

Watch your words.

Uncle Wei raised Wei Xing all by himself, it's not easy.

Your words will make Wei Xing overthink,

you know?

I didn't think that much.

We're going to be late.

Wei Xing.

Wei Xing.

Go.

Hurry up! Go!

If you've got guts, don't run!

Senior Sister, morning.

Mr. Yang,

stop calling me Senior Sister

from now on.

It's been so many years since we graduated.

It's just a habit from school.

Hello, Ms. Chen.

Every year there's a mobilization for the seniors,

and this time won't be an exception.

Director Jiang

is definitely going to criticize the performance of our class.

With Yang Guang's class at the bottom,

I don't feel much pressure.

Grades don't mean everything.

It's more important for students to grow happily.

Mr. Yang,

I don't agree with you.

While grades don't represent everything,

they are the key to getting into university.

You're experienced.

You must understand this.

The King.

Yi,

what are you doing?

Catching a mosquito.

Catching a mosquito?

Where it is? Let me help you catch it.

No.

I don't want a dead mosquito. I want a live one.

Live one?

To start our senior year,

we need to build upon our performance from sophomore year,

striving for breakthroughs time and again.

Here, I want to focus on criticizing Class Four.

Mr. Yang,

take a look at the grades on this chart.

If things continue like this,

none of your students will be able to get into university.

You should learn from Ms. Chen's experiences more.

Morning self-study has already begun.

Keep an eye on it.

Ms. Chen.

I didn't express myself comprehensively just now.

I do value grades,

but we should also find joy in learning,

which can enhance our efficiency.

Besides,

appropriate recreational activities

can also cultivate students' adaptability

and sense of responsibility,

which

cannot be learned from books.

It's so ugly.

How is it?

No wonder you want to catch a live mosquito.

-Anything you can think of, I've got it in my collection, -No wonder.

and nothing can escape my grasp.

They're quite happy.

Mr. Yang, I'm really looking forward to seeing your class's exam results.

Yi,

it's so ugly.

Yige, take it away.

What are you arguing about?

Zhao Heng.

What is it?

What are you doing?

Sit down first.

Don't panic.

Wait.

Left. Left. Left.

Right, right, right.

Left or right?

Left. Left. Left.

There.

Don't block me.

Sit down. Sit back.

Sit back.

No.

There are many ways to answer the situations.

Wei Xing,

come on,

tell us your method.

Take O as the origin,

OC as the x-axis,

and AB as the y-axis,

and establish a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

Very good.

Three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

Auxiliary lines are difficult.

If you can't remember,

utilize it.

Wei Xing and Shi Wen are really amazing,

worthy of being the top two.

Goodbye, Ms. Chen.

There's something

I need to tell you.

The registration for the art exam

has started.

If any of our classmates

want to sign up,

come to me to register, okay?

Ms. Chen,

I want to register.

But Wei Xing,

with your grades,

there's no problem

getting into a top university.

If you participate in the art exam now,

you might

only end up dancing in the future.

But if you go to a top university

and choose a promising major,

you'll have many more options in the future.

Have you thought it through?

[Shizai Bookstore]

I found the answers

for today's math test.

I also found the answers for the English test.

You can't always rely on that.

During the college entrance examination, there won't be answers provided.

We received six test papers today,

there's hardly enough time to finish them all.

You...

By the way, Wei Xing,

are you really planning to participate in the art exam?

I don't know.

Maybe what I said

is more practical.

You have such a talent in writing,

and you've won numerous

essay competitions

since you were young.

I believe that

dancing isn't your only way out.

Ms. Chen said the same thing.

Wei Xing, we're leaving.

Wei Xing, bye.

Bye. Bye.

See you tomorrow.

Bye.

Hurry up.

Coming.

Dad.

I'm home.

You must be tired after a day's work.

Get some rest early.

Dad.

What's the matter?

Rest early.

I'll rest after finishing up the accounting.

[Certificate of Honor]

Auntie Luo is up in the sunflower constellation,

but I can't reach the stars,

so I brought this sunflower to keep you company.

Wei Xing,

no matter what happens,

I'll always be by your side.

Mom.

You look so beautiful when you dance,

like a fairy.

Really?

Then Mom will keep dancing with you,

okay?

Okay.

I will dance for Mom every day.

[Shizai Bookstore]

Wei Xing,

Let's go.

Let's go.

What's wrong?

Wait.

What's wrong?

I'll tell you later.

Lower your voice. Don't let Diqiu hear us.

How did I hear the voice of Wei Xing?

Could it be my imagination?

Wait, why does X equal one again?

In my youth, I was wild and unrestrained.

Don't judge me by my current appearance.

My skills are still intact.

Let me show you.

Sir, I have a question.

How much does it cost approximately?

Now,

it's not 9999,

it's only 8888,

[Direct Hit Art Exam, Professional High Score Training Class] it's only 8888,

it's only 8888,

a special discount, my dear students.

Sir, we don't need this.

Don't go.

No need. Thank you, Sir.

Goodbye, Sir.

If you can't accept, 888 is also fine.

Jiang Wenwen.

Why are you here?

This is my dad's bookstore.

I'm looking after the store.

I...

I'm here to buy some study materials.

Alright,

take your pick.

The tuition is expensive,

and this teacher isn't reliable either.

Don't be discouraged.

Let's look for a few more options.

Let's go.

Brother.

Go.

Do you want to

go to the beach with me?

She's busy.

Get lost!

I'm talking to the beauty.

Who is talking to you,

slipper girl?

I...

You...

You bastard!

You bumpkin!

You bastard!

-Tingting, don't mind them. Let's go quickly. -What are you doing?

Get out of the way!

Don't go!

-Just make friends. -What are you doing?

Another beauty.

We hit the jackpot today.

You guys

don't know how to study,

wandering around the streets every day.

Your IQ is comparable to an amoeba.

Do you know what an amoeba is?

What amoeba?

A single-celled organism.

You dye your hair in some non-mainstream style,

thinking you're cool,

but girls just see you as idiots.

What do you mean non-mainstream?

This is fashion,

got it?

We just want to go to the beach for some fresh air,

that's all.

-Even calling... -Cousin,

these non-mainstream guys are bullying us here.

Here.

We go first.

Don't run if you dare.

You're faster than a chicken.

Jiang Wenwen,

thank you.

Wei Xing,

your friend is so arrogant.

It should be cool.

I'm exhausted.

I went to so many places.

Tell me

what did you do with the Wei Xing?

I didn't go out with Wei Xing today.

Confession leads to leniency, resistance to severity.

You didn't have a choice before,

but now you can choose to be a good person.

I really didn't go out with...

Evidence one:

Today at 1:38:20 PM,

there appeared to be your and Wei Xing's voices downstairs.

Evidence two:

When I went to the convenience store,

witness Uncle Wei said that Wei Xing went out to play with a friend.

Evidence three:

Your muttering when you entered the room just now.

Wang Sir, I confess.

I went out with Wei Xing

to inquire about the fees at the training institution.

Very good, Guo Ting.

You're very conscientious.

Well,

what did Wei Xing say?

Reporting to Wang Sir,

Wei Xing didn't say.

What do you think she was thinking?

Xingxing,

rest early.

Okay.

Dad,

you should rest early too.

[Guoliang Store]

Uncle Wei,

let me do it. Your back is still hurting.

Sit down and rest.

Okay.

Diqiu,

Wei Xing

has gone to school for self-study.

Why didn't you go?

It's the weekend, we go for self-study based on voluntary principles.

Uncle Wei,

actually,

I have something to discuss with you.

What is it?

Uncle Wei,

do you know about the art examination registration?

Tell me about it.

Well,

if you want to apply for a professional dance academy,

you must participate in the art examination.

Registering for the art exam

means filling out the application form for the art exam.

Wei Xing and Guo Ting went to see the art exam teacher yesterday.

Didn't she tell you?

No.

Uncle Wei,

I can feel that

Wei Xing really likes dancing,

but she didn't tell you

or us,

so I'm

a bit worried.

[Dance training]

Keep your chest up. [Dance training]

Keep your chest up.

Here it is.

Raise your arms.

Breathe in.

Lower down.

Rise again.

Spread your hands.

Make a flower gesture.

Sink down.

Okay, hands.

Keep practicing.

Come in.

Hello.

We're looking for Ms. Lu.

I am. Who are you?

I'm Wei Guoliang.

I was introduced by the head of the troupe.

You want your daughter to learn dancing from me?

Yes.

We heard you're the best

art training teacher.

I'll trouble you with my daughter Wei Xing.

Sorry.

I can't take it.

I can't take her too.

Why?

Ms. Lu,

Wei Xing dances really well.

Let Uncle Wei bring her over another day for you to see.

You will like her very much.

I only accept five students.

Now the quota is full.

Whether it's five or six, it doesn't make much difference,

it's all teaching,

right?

The art exam is very challenging,

and each student requires a lot of attention

and effort.

Teaching only five

ensures that I can focus on them

and maintain the quality of my teaching.

Wait,

but I...

Ms. Lu.

Hello, Ms. Lu.

Please come in.

Okay, I'm going to class.

Please leave.

Ms. Lu.

Come back, you two.

Let's do it together.

Well,

Diqiu,

I'll figure it out later

about helping Wei Xing find a teacher.

You're also preparing for the college entrance exam,

and time is tight.

You go back first.

Uncle Wei,

I'm fine.

Go back first.

Go.

Be careful.

This DV is expensive.

I risked punishment by my dad to steal it from him.

Okay, I got it.

Once I finish recording this,

I'll definitely impress Ms. Lu.

If Ms. Lu doesn't accept Wei Xing as her student, she will definitely regret it.

You guys are really Wei Xing's die-hard fans.

[Universe Street]

Xing

didn't tell me

she wants to find a teacher.

She didn't even mention the art exam registration...

Well,

when dealing with your daughter,

you need to get into right approach.

You should speak more softly.

And this way, Wei Xing

will surely be willing to communicate with you.

Could it be harder than negotiating a contract?

Yes.

That's enough.

You don't even have a daughter.

Stop coming up with all these random ideas.

The more obedient

Xing is,

the more I feel like I haven't done well by her.

I didn't do well.

I didn't do well.

I didn't do well.

Drink slowly.

Ms. Lu.

Ms. Lu.

Are you the one who came to see me this morning?

It's me.

Ms. Lu,

please take a look at

the dance video of Wei Xing

in that DV.

She dances really well.

I've said

I only teach five.

This is my teaching principle.

Ms. Lu,

please,

just take a quick look.

Even just for a minute.

Yeah, Ms. Lu.

I promise

I'll discover a new star in the dance world for you.

Yes.

You're the teacher,

so you must know

how much effort a dancer

puts into her craft over the years.

Please give her a chance.

You

-all have so much confidence in Wei Xing. -Yes.

Hurry up.

She looks so much like her mother.

Do you know Auntie Luo Mei?

I used to

love going to the theater to watch performances by the Xinghe Dance Troupe.

The leader, Luo Mei,

was my idol.

I remember that time when Wei Xing had a fever,

and you carried her around to so many places.

Wasn't that when your back problem started?

Yes.

Straight up facts.

Wei Xing.

Good news.

Ms. Lu decided to teach you.

Lu...

Ms. Lu.

The best teacher for art training.

Yes.

This way

you don't have to worry about your art exam anymore.

Thank you.

But

I don't want to take the art exam anymore.

Why?

Aren't you most passionate about dancing?

If you're worried about tuition,

it's easy.

We can negotiate with Ms. Lu for a lower price.

It's not that simple.

Even if I cover the cost of this training,

there will still be various fees in the future.

Besides,

what can I do after graduating

from dance academy?

I don't want my dad

to continue working so hard.

But Wei Xing,

if you don't dance, won't you be unhappy?

I don't care.

Life

doesn't always have so many happy things anyway.

Wei Xing,

have you ever thought about

talking to Uncle Wei?

You've always been thinking about Uncle Wei,

and he's been thinking about you too.

You've both been considering each other,

but you don't really understand each other's true thoughts.

Although you're the closest family,

I feel like you're

living together as strangers.

Hello?

Wei Xing,

your dad is a little drunk.

Come pick him up.

Okay.

Well,

My dad is a little drunk.

I have to pick him up.

I'll go with you.

Didn't you want them to have some father-daughter time?

Don't worry about it.

Wei Xing gave up taking the art exam because of Uncle Wei.

Let Uncle Wei

resolve this issue.

Dad.

Wei Xing is here.

Dad,

are you drunk?

No.

You... Have you eaten?

You're so dull.

Your daughter is concerned about you,

and here you are asking if she's eaten.

You...

Help your dad go home quickly.

Hurry up. Go back.

I'll go back then.

Go.

Watch out.

I'm fine.

I'm not drunk.

Take the bag.

Watch out, Dad.

I'm fine. I'm not drunk.

Indeed.

I'm happy.

Dad,

the registration for the school's art examination

is about to start.

Should I sign up?

Yes.

Of course.

I

don't have many hobbies.

When I was young,

I liked watching your mom dance.

Now,

I just like watching you dance.

This is your dream.

You must pursue it.

Xing,

if supporting this family

requires

trading in your dream,

then I'm not considered a good father.

By the way,

Here.

Open it

and see if you like it.

Yes.

[Guoliang Store]

Take a look.

Is that okay?

Although the road ahead is unknown,

I'm no longer afraid or confused.

At this moment, I feel immensely happy.

I will keep working hard

with everyone's expectations.