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Zhao Cai was so ruthless on this one,

giving us so many Classics. 50 sheets.

I can't even finish reading them, let alone copying them.

LYRICAL WRITING GUIDE

You've finished copying?

Generally, I memorize while writing.

It helps you remember it twice as well.

But as someone said,

your writing is ugly, and you write so slowly.

You'll drag the statistics down.

Yes, my writing is terrible.

I write too slowly.

But at least I can write it out.

Unlike someone

-who has to read whatever this is. -Hey, you...

Lyrical Writing Guide.

Give me the book.

I want to see

the main points you've marked.

"A girl's bashfulness is like a fresh and tender cherry under the sunshine."

This is more stimulating than a porno film.

Give me the book.

"A youth of 16 or 17 is like fruit under the morning sun,

"shimmering."

You think it's about you?

Sparkling with light?

Is it you then?

Give me the book.

Does your face have an ominous glint?

Or is it the shine of a greasy face?

I'll give you a shiner when I catch you.

Try it...

That was your fault!

You started it!

So we'll move to the school tomorrow.

Don't talk about it anymore.

You will not board!

Enough. It's breakfast. What're you doing?

Carry on eating.

Listen, Xiaowang.

Did I do something wrong?

Why do you insist on boarding?

I already told you.

I'd like to board and have a different life.

Besides, it'll save us time.

No commuting between home and school.

More time to study.

Xiaowang.

When did you become so studious?

What is making you unhappy?

-Just tell me. -I'm not unhappy.

Why must you board then?

Can you just tell me why?

It's okay. I can take it.

Come on. Just tell me.

I've already told you.

Besides, you're often away on business.

So it wouldn't make a difference if I boarded at the school.

This is what you're unhappy about?

That your dad's not home?

That your dad doesn't care about you?

No, it's not that.

What do I have to say so you'll believe me?

But what exactly...

Enough, don't lose your temper.

No.

Son.

What exactly is the reason?

Your dad loves you.

Tell me. I'll think of a way to handle it.

What's wrong, Xiaowang?

Xiaowang.

I'm full.

I'll get going.

I'm going too.

What's the matter, my love?

I must be the problem.

That's why our children aren't happy here.

It's not you. You're over-thinking it.

Don't feel bad. No, you're not the problem.

Don't be sad. I'll ask him again.

Don't cry.

Out at last. My dad was about to drive me to an early grave.

Young sirs, I heard you're planning to board.

What's wrong?

Did I not do well?

It's not that, Auntie Sun.

Don't think like that.

We'll get going.

Now, even Auntie Sun knows.

Dad must've told her.

My dad is so annoying.

Why're you two moving into the school dormitory all of a sudden?

-Hello? -Xiaowang, Uncle Xiao Chen here.

I hear you're going to board.

Why so sudden? What actually happened?

The whole world knows you're moving to the dormitory.

Did my father tell you?

-No, Xiaowang... -Don't ask me on his behalf.

Thank you.

Why do you want to board?

INVESTMENT REVOLUTION

You're back?

You must be hungry.

Quick, have some snacks. It's all prepared.

Hurry... Come on...

Can you smell the delicious food?

Come and eat, Xiaotian.

Let's go.

Here... I just cooked the noodles. Eat while it's hot. Come on.

When you go to the dormitory,

you won't have such nice food.

Dad.

Let's have a talk.

Okay.

Mom.

Let's talk too.

Just tell me what's on your mind.

Do you kids always feel

that we adults are outdated?

That we're too old-fashioned?

Actually, it's not all like that.

Tell me.

Is it me or Auntie Jiang?

I've already told you.

It's nobody's problem, and I'm not angry.

Can you listen to what I have to say?

I am listening to you.

You have to tell me, so that I know. I'm just...

afraid that you're not happy.

Dad.

Since I was young, you've said that

I'm narrow-minded

and temperamental, that I get angry easily.

But in fact, you're always asking me to tell you what I feel.

When did I not tell you?

But after I've told you,

have you really listened?

When I was little,

I said I'm okay alone, that you don't have to worry.

That if you were away on a business trip,

I was okay with that.

You just had to tell me when you were coming back.

I could accept that.

What was the result?

You found Auntie Jiang.

I...

I figured it out afterward.

My mother is no longer alive.

In the future,

I'll also go out dating, get married and leave this house.

You can't remain alone either.

You will look for someone new. I can accept this.

But I remember telling you

I didn't want someone to replace my mother. In the end...

In the end, you and Auntie Jiang moved into my childhood house,

used the room that Mom slept in,

used Mom's kitchen, even cooked using Mom's dishes.

-Xiaowang... -Dad.

You did it on purpose.

You purposely found someone who looked like Mom.

You knew I wouldn't be angry with her.

You figured that I'd accept her.

Okay.

Actually, I already accepted her long ago.

I accidentally drank some alcohol,

and she prepared honey lemon water for me.

She knew I'd oversleep and be late,

so every day, she'd get her son to wait for me.

Whenever I said I liked some dish,

she'd learn how to make it.

Never mind that she made a mess of it. She still tried her best.

I just can't accept that

someone has replaced my mother.

-I didn't ask her... -Dad.

But I can accept

two more people in the house.

I don't hate Auntie Jiang.

I can accept you two.

I can regard them as my family.

In fact, Jiang Tian and I get on really well.

Better than what you see and what I imagined.

So I'm not angry with anybody.

I simply want to live in the school dormitory.

So for once,

can you seriously listen to what I have to say?

I have received the money.

Mom.

Don't think too much about it.

I've never felt that you've let me down

or that you wanted to abandon me.

It's true I used to feel very sad.

I hated you a little.

I wondered why you would treat me like that.

But I understand you now.

It's all in the past.

It no longer matters now.

Do you feel...

living...

Is living here making you feel unhappy,

uncomfortable?

Going to the dormitory has nothing to do with this.

It's just more convenient to study there.

Don't worry too much.

Actually, this morning, Xiaowang...

he was talking to your Uncle Sheng

and he said that

in any case, Uncle Sheng is often away.

One barely sees him several times a year.

There's actually no difference whether he lives in the house or not.

When I heard Xiaowang say that,

I felt really sad.

Because I felt

you and he were a little alike when you were young.

Actually, these last years,

I kept thinking...

your father and I...

If I hadn't been so ambitious,

if the two of us could each take a step back...

or maybe,

if I hadn't always been busy with work,

if I could have spent more time with you...

-If... -Mom.

If I hadn't sent you to your grandma's,

would our present condition

have been different?

But I know

I've missed many things.

I also know there are...

a lot of things that are impossible for me to make up for.

That's why I really don't want

to once again see you

lugging your suitcase all alone,

moving from one place to another.

I really feel it would be too much for me.

Mom.

Mom.

This time, I'm not alone.

This time, someone is beside me.

And there's someone beside you too, right?

Thank you, Xiaotian.

After Xiaowang and I have moved out,

you and Uncle Sheng can go out to work

and look after each other.

This is a good thing, isn't it?

Thank you.

Thank you.

-Have some tea. -Thank you.

Here.

I saw you two talking for a long time. Is everything okay?

Very good.

Were you crying?

It's all right.

Once they board,

they'll only come back for a few days.

Don't begrudge them.

How about,

for the days they're back,

we keep our schedules free.

We won't go on business trips. We'll spend those days with them. Okay?

Maybe this way, we'll see more of them.

That's right.

That son of mine is really brave.

He's so picky with food.

There are so many things he doesn't eat, yet he wants to board.

Let's see how he'll survive.

Maybe this will change his picky habits.

Impossible.

I think he'll come back looking like a skeleton.

Forget it.

As long as they're happy.

Xiaotian has never been picky with food.

But I'm sure dormitory food

won't be that good.

That's true.

In the end, it's still us who'll be troubled.

He also said to me,

"Don't worry, Mom."

As parents, is it possible to not worry?

Youth

is always like that.

That's right. Haven't we been young before too?

Do you know that when I was little, I often stole sausages from your home?

So you were responsible for our missing sausages?

What you said made me really miss

the sausages my mother made.

Dad.

So...

We can board at the school?

We talked about it last night.

Since you guys really want to go, then go ahead.

Dad!

Thank you.

Son.

Okay.

Xiaowang, come here.

-What is it? -Come here.

Xiaotian, you come too.

Come.

Come here.

Xiaotian, you're the older brother.

Please take care of Xiaowang while you're there.

-Listen, Xiaowang. When... -Yes, Old Sheng.

Don't be so long-winded.

We're going to be a family!

We have to take care of each other!

Madam Jiang.

Let's hug.

Let's all hug. Come on.

-One family. -One family.

Good morning, Miss Yang.

Good morning.

Why are you here so early today?

I'm so forgetful.

I remember now.

Miss Lai of Grade Three is taking pregnancy leave

and then maternity leave.

You're taking her place to teach history and geography to Grades Two and Three.

Why didn't you remind me just now?

You remembered it on your own.

Okay.

Mr. Lin.

This is...

that rainbow？

So you also support...

Yes.

I fully support it too!

But this is a private school, so it's a bit conservative.

Mr. Lin.

You're brave to bring such a beautiful rainbow cup here.

Very courageous.

Do you like this cup?

I do. It's beautiful.

I'll give it to you if you don't mind it.

-Really? -Yes.

To celebrate our mutual support of the rainbow.

Thank you.

Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning, Zhao Xiaoxi.

Want to have breakfast?

What are these?

Sandwiches.

Zhao Xiaoxi, you're really nice today.

-I'd like one. -All yours.

Zhao Xiaoxi.

So what am I going to eat today?

A bun.

You went really early to line up?

What do you think?

But why's this bun cold?

Don't eat it then.

I didn't say I'm not eating it.

I want to eat it.

Jenny Yang, my dad said long time no see.

Come for a meal when you have time.

If I go when asked,

doesn't it show I have no market value?

Don't worry, Dad will prepare a lot of dishes that you love.

-Okay? -You're the one who said it.

Then you'd better make good on your promise. I'll definitely go.

My dad said it, not me.

It's tasty, even though it's cold.

Ready, go!

Wow, that move...

So white.

That posture...

So big.

But, girl, why are you injured? Your leg...

Seeing you like this makes my heart ache.

Hey.

What do you mean white and big? That isn't how you describe it.

Or do you feel their legs are thick, white and big?

This isn't the time to act like a teacher and spoil it.

The dormitory has been arranged.

Yes...

For real? How did you know?

Won the lottery or what?

Keep looking at their legs.

Don't mind me.

No sense of beauty.

Our Sheng Wang won't look,

so Tian Yang will see more.

I just saw Old He. He gave me the keys.

Those two boys. I'll have you both replaced!

Which room?

Are you injured?

Did you get injured?

You look okay...

Go for it!

MALE ROOM 501

Only now do I really feel I'm going to board at school.

Tell me this is real.

Be safe.

It's for real.

Have you seen the dormitory?

-Okay... -How is it?

You can skip one class and go take a look.

You think I have a death wish?

-Big M... No. -Sir.

One sneaking a photo, the other sneaking a look.

You have all the equipment.

Go back to class.

Wait.

Are you dating anyone?

You're going through puberty.

You want to try out everything at this age.

You want to break every taboo there is.

You're also not bad looking.

Naturally, you'll get a lot of attention.

Some girls are relatively brazen and rebellious.

Maybe they want to make a good impression on you.

I'm... not dating.

I came here at this age too,

so I can understand.

Sir, who told you that?

So who were you texting just now?

Jiang Tian.

Impossible!

When I catch you students dating,

my guesses are always right.

You're definitely dating.

Sir, I really am not dating.

I really was texting Jiang Tian.

I don't believe you. Here.

Unlock it and let me see.

Here.

It really was Jiang Tian?

Yes.

I was wrong.

You know,

you still need to listen to what I said just now.

Students should only focus on their studies.

You're an outstanding student.

I hope you'll study diligently.

Get through your senior high school years and finish your studies.

Put everything else aside.

Don't let them interfere.

This violates regulation. It'll be confiscated.

Okay, go back to your class.

Sheng Wang.

Wait for me.

There's no phone.

Just this.

What?

Don't you want it?

Hey.

I want it.

That's my promise to you.

The start of a different life.

Then let's live together.

Okay.

When we go back later, let's get our bags

and go to the dormitory first.

Okay.

We can buy whatever we don't have.

Okay.

What about your phone?

Nothing we can do about it.

I've already asked Gao Tianyang.

He went to ask Small Mouth Xu,

but he dared not ask Big Mouth Xu.

But he's very loyal.

He went to ask Old He.

Old He said there are two ways.

First, write a letter of repentance,

writing till Big Mouth Xu is satisfied.

Second, ask my father to come here.

So...

For the first option, my problem is my writing.

Big Mouth Xu's sure to die of frustration.

I have no way of writing that letter.

As for my father coming here, how would he find the time?

Besides, if I told him, he's sure to say

he'd give me the money for a new one.

This father of mine...

He's not good in every aspect,

but he's very generous with his money.

I believe it.

Last time, you bought a fridge for Old Ding just like that.

Did you forget?

Oh, that's right.

Don't worry.

My dad will be just as nice to you.

Oh, right. After the dormitory,

let's go to the phone shop.

Okay.

Hello, Mom.

What?

Hello, we'd like to ask,

is Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang's dormitory in this building?

-Wait a moment, I'll check. -Thank you.

Here it is. And you are?

I'm Jiang Tian's mother.

I'm Sheng Wang's father.

Then...

what is their relationship?

They are brothers.

Mom.

Hey.

-Old Sheng? -Hey, Son.

What are you doing here? Don't you have a flight to Shenzhen at noon?

Xiaowang, your dad was worried about you.

He postponed everything till tomorrow afternoon

and postponed his flight to tomorrow morning.

I thought I'd see that you settle in before I leave,

so I'd be reassured.

What? You don't want us to see the place?

-Give it to me. -Let me.

I'll show the way.

Come on. Let's go.

Come on.

Sheng Wang and Jiang Tian are brothers?

Did you know that?

I can hardly believe it...

Let's quickly post it online...

This way...

Our room is 501.

-Wow, what a big dormitory you have. -Not bad.

501. Let me see.

Some students have already moved in.

-Hello, students. -Let me help.

Hello, Auntie.

-Please come in. -Hello.

Hello, Uncle.

Their room is so big.

Not bad.

Gao Tianyang?

Why are you here?

Sheng？

Tian?

I should be asking why you guys are here.

You said you weren't boarding. Changed your mind?

Don't mind us.

And you? Why are you boarding?

Heard of the saying a crafty rabbit has three burrows?

Oh, yes.

Class B, Shi Yu.

Hello, my name is Shi Yu.

I know you.

You know me?

I'm very low-key in class B.

I don't know if you're low-key in Class B,

but you're very high-profile in the field.

You stepped on me six times.

-I'm sorry. -It's okay.

Shi Yu and I chose this bunk bed, so you guys can sleep inside.

-Okay. -Xiaowang, son, come.

Okay, listen.

Since Xiaotian is older,

let him sleep on the bottom bunk.

I was born only a few months later.

Why must I sleep in the upper bunk?

-Well... -Wait till the next life.

You'll have another chance then.

You're both brothers, right?

So look after each other.

Hey...

You must be thirsty.

Your dad and I will go get some water. Go.

-Okay, let's go. -Stop nagging.

Okay, let's go.

When did you two become brothers?

I was just thinking,

why is there only one set of parents?

You're real brothers?

Yes.

Wait, Tian.

I grew up with you.

How is it that I didn't know you have a long-lost brother?

We only just found out.

What is actually happening?

To put it simply,

both of us have single parents.

This is my dad. This is his mom.

And this is us.

Then they came together,

so the two of us...

become like this.

You're really brothers?

But the combination

is too ridiculous, isn't it?

It is.

Two handsome, top students

are actually one family?

Handsome?

Only the older one is handsome.

What do you mean?

You mean only you are handsome?

Older brother?

-Good boy. -You!

Hey.

Tian is the older one, so you should

call him that.

Gao Tianyang.

Okay... I was kidding.

But...

little brother, you have to listen to your older brother.

Let's go tidy up.

The two of them even argue about who sleeps on which bunk bed.

Would they be able to get used to living out?

You're overly worried.

Since they've made up their minds to move to the dormitory,

do you think they won't look after each other?

That's true too.

They are grown up.

As a father, I should just let go.

That's right, Daddy Sheng.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Explosive news! Two Class A students, Sheng Wang and Jiang Tian are brothers.

For real? Don't they have different surnames?

I did hear they live together.

Wow, older and younger brother, very difficult to choose.

Did you know Sheng Wang

and Jiang Tian are actually brothers?

It's spreading like wildfire in the school forum.

The temperature has risen by 5,000 percent.

That's good, isn't it?

Easy for you to chase these celebrities.

I'm envious that the brothers are so handsome.

-Do I look like I go after celebrities? -Yes.

It's an unchanging law that women like teen idols.

If you like, I can pretend to be one.

Forget it.

You're seasoned bacon,

twice cooked pork.

When did you develop such a strong appetite, Jenny Yang?

How come you're always so childish, Zhao Xiaoxi?

What do you mean childish? I've just turned 30.

If you like teen idols,

I'll try my best to pretend to be one.

You really won't consider me?

Zhao Xiaoxi, you're so annoying.

Go away.

Okay, I'll go away.

So you don't want this pearl milk tea then?

What? You even brought pearl milk tea?

You sure have tact. Let me have it.

I want to drink it.

Give it here.

You're really...

It's so sweet.

The drink today is not sweet at all.

It's very sweet.

Is it not?

It's fine. It's good to drink healthily now and then.

-There's no need to see us out. -We're already here.

You don't have to come with us.

Why do you have to say that?

I'm just wondering if there's a problem.

He has good intentions.

Dad.

My cell phone was confiscated by the principal.

He said my guardian has to go and get it.

See? What'd I tell you?

Actually, I was ready to buy a new one for myself,

but...

you happen to be here, right?

You only call me Dad when you want something from me.

Otherwise, you call me Old Sheng.

Okay, I'll go get it for you.

Really?

-I'll take you to him then. -Okay.

Let's go.

Jiang Tian!

Jiang Tian, let's board together.

You and I, together.

Thank you.

Actually, we can try...

Try what?

Try to be a little closer.

There was no present before, so the past was important.

But now, we have the present,

so the past is no longer important.

From now on,

I'll always stay by your side.

A place where you'll belong, where you'll feel safe,

where you can really feel it's yours.

It's what you want, right?

That's my promise to you.

The start of a different life.

Then let's live together.

It's really like what the lyrical writing guide says.

A youth of 16 or 17

shimmers.

So,

this time, you can put away

your suitcase, right?

Yes.

I don't know why I'm getting like this.

I don't know...

Don't know...

I know.

You're home.

Welcome home.

Have you no heart?

You're not crying in this situation?

You made me shed a few tears for you.

Thank you.

Can't sleep?

Not used to it?

Thank you.

Subtitle translation by: Elaine Liew