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WE SHARED THE SAME HOPE DURING THE RAINY SEASON WHEN WE WERE 17.

JIMMY LIN, "THE RAINY SEASON WHEN WE WERE 17"

The High School Girls Basketball Game is about to begin.

All players should be at the basketball court now.

Where's Cancan?

-The game's about to start. -Where is she?

This is an important game.

-Only she is missing. -Is she late?

Where is Su Cancan?

Meili.

Are you sure I can quit now?

What do you think?

I don't want to play.

Help me.

Maybe I should pretend to faint again.

As the saying goes,

"If I don't go to hell, who will?"

Meili...

Don't worry.

Lin Jiaze taught you how to play basketball.

I forgot to ask you.

How did things go that afternoon?

Are you a pig?

I told you not to touch the ball with your palm.

Fine.

What does that mean?

Oh, no.

I forgot that my basketball game

is at the same time as Lin Jiaze's long-distance running.

That's good.

Then he won't see you panting on the field.

He knows I'll be panting.

Whatever.

I'm pretty good at shooting now.

I wanted to impress him.

I can't believe Su Cancan is missing at this critical moment.

Tianye.

Where is your deskmate?

I don't know.

-Help me find her. -Okay.

Come on.

Don't worry.

I'll cheer on Lin Jiaze for you.

I'll use my eyes to capture his every move.

You...

Go now.

Su Cancan.

The High School Girls Basketball Game is about to begin.

Come on.

All players should be at the basketball court now.

The High School Girls...

I'm sorry. I was kind of nervous.

Don't play if you're nervous.

Coward.

You wait and see.

We can do this.

-Go! -Go!

Su Cancan.

Don't embarrass me.

Okay.

Time's running out. Keep going!

Cancan, great job!

-Yes. -You did so well.

We wouldn't have won without you.

No, you guys played so well.

You're done?

I really don't understand you.

Why do you like long-distance running?

You like explosive sports.

I like to take it step by step.

We're just different.

I see you taught her well.

You should take half the credit for their win today.

You two have gotten along quite well this week.

Don't ever mention "Su Cancan" in front of me.

I didn't mention it.

You did.

Students participating in the three-legged race,

please get ready at the field.

Students participating in the three-legged race,

please get ready at the field.

Lin Jiaze.

Why are you here?

I should ask you. Why are you here?

I thought you didn't sign up for this one.

Geyang and Yiqi couldn't be here.

We're the substitutes.

I'm here as a substitute as well.

Jiaze, with you here, we're totally going to win.

What's that for?

Your legs are so short.

Where do you get your confidence?

What's wrong with having short legs? I can move them faster.

Let's go.

Here.

Ready...

Go!

-Go! -Go!

-Go! -Go!

Lan Tianye.

No matter what happens later,

can you promise me that you won't tell anyone about it?

I won't need to tell anyone.

You think everyone's blind?

Really?

Is it that obvious?

What do you think?

Well,

you'll find out either way.

I already knew.

You...

How did you find out?

How childish.

It doesn't mean anything.

I just think that playing sports is hard work.

Having some sweets might be nice.

Give them to me then.

So,

please give these to Lin Jiaze for me.

You...

What did you say?

Please do me this favor.

Lin Jiaze?

These are for Lin Jiaze?

Don't say they're from me.

I just want him to have them.

Su Cancan.

When did you start liking him?

Seventh grade.

I know he's too good for me.

But...

All right.

Let's check your homework now.

First question.

Who has the answer?

Don't call me.

Let's start from Luan Yu's row.

Take turns one by one. Ready?

You start, Luan Yu.

The answer is C.

Explain why.

The sum is one.

So the answer is C.

That's correct. Sit down.

-Question four? -Xu Meili.

The answer is A.

Tell us why.

Draw a line L parallel to the line where A is located.

Make a dot O on this line.

On line L, we can see that

OA equals A, OB equals B, and OC equals C.

Therefore, the answer is A.

Nice, Xu Meili.

Very good indeed.

Thank you, sir.

Sit down.

-Next. -You'll be blessed if you save me.

Lan Tianye.

Please.

Explain why.

Line X plus 2Y plus 3 equals zero.

It passes through the second quadrant.

-Sit. -Please...

Su Cancan.

What are we talking about now?

Even and odd functions.

Then tell me what you're doing right now.

Discussing the homework with Lan Tianye.

You...

Sit down.

You can talk about it after class.

Let's move on.

Next.

The answer is B.

You wrote me a sigma.

What does that mean?

It means I want a truce.

The function value is 11.

Okay, sit down.

That's correct.

Sit down.

Time flies.

Classical Music Appreciation has already been on air for a whole year.

In order to thank our listeners,

today, we have prepared

a special program on our show about Beethoven.

During his short interaction with Mozart, Beethoven was very inspired.

After that...

Tao Yating's voice is actually pretty nice.

Did you hear that? She was just laughing.

That's cute.

Yes, so many girls at school don't like her,

but I must say,

she's both beautiful and talented.

Even Lin Jiaze treats her differently.

Why can't I be Tao Yating?

Let's go to the restroom.

Tao Yating...

She's everywhere.

Su Cancan, come here.

Me?

Stop playing dumb. Yes, you.

Is something wrong?

Of course! You knocked one of us down during the game yesterday.

You have to pay for that.

I knocked you down?

Apologize.

Apologize!

If it weren't for you, our school would never lose.

You bumped into me first.

You broke the rules.

Stop defending yourself.

Come with us.

It's so noisy.

-What's going on? -Nothing.

Just a personal matter.

If you have a problem, deal with it here.

How is it your business?

Who do you think you are?

I'm nobody.

But you should know that

this is Ningyuan.

He's Lan Tianye from Ningyuan.

You better watch out.

Thank you.

Leave me alone.

I heard that those Chaoyang girls were picking on you again.

Did they hurt you?

No.

Lan Tianye scared them off.

Lan Tianye?

How is it his business?

He's actually pretty nice.

You used to not like him.

I heard that someone was fighting in the classroom.

What did I tell you yesterday?

Focus on your studies.

That's why I hate sports events.

Whenever we hold one, the students get so distracted.

None of the other classes are as noisy as you on this floor.

-It's break time. -Who said that?

May we come in?

Come in.

Su Cancan, come here.

Pass these out.

Ms. Huang, we haven't finished the last homework yet.

-Yes. -That's right.

Quiet!

These are stream division forms.

This semester is coming to an end.

Soon, you'll be facing your first big decision in life.

You have to choose between science or humanities stream.

You should consider your performance

and choose a stream according to your interests and your grades.

Understand?

-Yes, Ms. Huang. -Yes, Ms. Huang.

Let's start our class.

ON DUTY SU CANCAN, LAN TIANYE

Lan Tianye.

Lan Tianye, what are you playing?

It's none of your business.

So...

I don't know why you're mad at me.

But we've been deskmates for so long.

If I've offended you, can you be a nice person and forgive me?

Lan Tianye, which stream are you choosing?

Why are you asking?

Just curious.

You're so good at math and science. I bet you'll choose the science stream.

So...

Do you know what Lin Jiaze will choose?

What are you doing?

If you want to know what he's choosing, go ask him yourself.

Su Cancan,

I'm warning you.

Don't use me to approach Lin Jiaze.

What's his problem?

He can barely raise an electronic pet.

How embarrassing.

No wonder he has such a bad temper.

Meili, which stream are you choosing?

Humanities, of course.

It's easy. Just memorize some stuff.

What about you?

I don't know yet.

You don't know? Which one do you want to choose?

I don't know what Lin Jiaze will choose.

Lin Jiaze...

Hi, Lin Jiaze.

Want me to save spots for you?

Thanks.

Cancan, aren't you deskmates with Lan Tianye?

If you want to know what Jiaze's choosing, just ask Lan Tianye.

I did.

And? What did he say?

Don't bring it up. His pet died.

He's in a bad mood now.

-What's going on between you two? -Nothing.

I thought you're fighting.

Jiaze,

I think you're quite concerned about Su Cancan.

Really?

Then just go ask Lin Jiaze.

Isn't that too obvious?

Then ask everyone in our class.

Or just say you're asking for Lan Tianye.

Good idea, Meili.

You're my little cutie.

So, which stream are you choosing?

Still thinking about it.

You?

I'm done with my homework.

Lan Tianye, can I copy your physics homework?

Please.

You'll be blessed if you help me.

Hey.

Lin Jiaze.

Ms. Huang wants to see you in her office.

Okay.

Why is Ms. Huang looking for him?

She's asking us about which stream we're choosing.

She'll ask everyone. Don't worry.

Which stream are you choosing?

I don't know yet.

NINGYUAN HIGH SCHOOL STREAMING INTEREST FORM

Lin Jiaze.

Lin Jiaze.

Su Cancan.

Are you returning some books?

Ms. Huang wanted me to give the reading assignment for next week.

Do you have any book recommendations?

How about this one?

It'll make my life easier next week.

I'll keep your secret.

See you then.

Bye.

Lin Jiaze.

So Lan Tianye wanted me to ask you which stream you're choosing.

Tianye?

Humanities.

Really? Why?

It helps improve your appreciation for art.

It's a good foundation for pursuing a career in the future.

What about you? What are you choosing?

Humanities as well.

I hope you're not influenced by anyone.

Of course not.

Mom, you should eat it.

I have some more. You eat it.

Dad, here.

You eat it.

Cancan, I heard that you're choosing streams.

What are you choosing?

Humanities.

What do you want me to choose?

Why are you asking what we want?

You should know what you like.

Will you support me no matter what I choose?

Tell us.

I want to choose the humanities stream.

The humanities stream?

The science stream is easier to get into.

You can learn a skill and get a job easier.

Didn't you say you'd support me no matter what I choose?

Your mom just wants to know why you're choosing the humanities stream.

You should give us a reason.

We're not trying to control you.

I'm choosing the humanities stream because I like liberal arts.

It's because of my dream, not because I'm bad at science and math.

My daughter is all grown up now.

She has her own dreams.

Dad, what do you think?

As long as you have a dream, I will support you.

Lan Tianye,

can you tell me why you chose the humanities stream?

I like liberal arts.

I'm not trying to interfere with your choice.

I'm happy to see you put down your prejudices,

and choose the stream you really like.

But...

Your physics and chemistry grades aren't just the top in our class,

but in the whole grade.

And then look at this.

The Chinese test we had last week.

Tianye,

I'm happy that you like liberal arts,

and want to stay in my class.

But I hope that you can consider your strengths and choose accordingly.

You're responsible for your future.

Ms. Huang,

even if I choose the science stream, I still have to study Chinese.

Have you discussed this with your parents?

What did they say?

They don't care.

Then,

take this form home.

Think about it some more.

Choosing a stream has a lot to do with getting into university.

I sincerely hope that you'll reconsider.

NINGYUAN HIGH SCHOOL STREAMING INTEREST FORM

Thank you, Ms. Huang.

I want to climb up, step by step

My little sky has big dreams

NINGYUAN HIGH SCHOOL STREAMING INTEREST FORM

I want to climb up, step by step

So noisy.

Sorry for waking you up.

Why are you so happy?

We have to hand in our forms today.

Which stream did you choose?

None of your business.

Fine. Don't tell me.

You're so mean.

Lan Tianye, come to my office.

Have you guys heard?

Lan Tianye wants to choose humanities.

Ms. Huang, our math teacher, and science teachers are concerned.

He's so good at science and math.

Why would he choose humanities? Is there something wrong with...

Who knows what he's thinking?

Maybe he just likes liberal arts.

He's an exception, okay?

People who are good at math and science never choose humanities.

-I wouldn't. -Yes.

Why are you so stubborn?

You're ruining your future by choosing humanities.

Tianye, don't waste your talent.

-May I come in? -Come in.

Lan Tianye,

I've worked with Ms. Huang for many years now.

Let me give you some advice on her behalf.

Your Chinese grades are terrible.

Science is your forte. You have potential.

-Now-- -Sir.

I want to choose humanities.

Even if that's what you want, you should think about your situation.

Look at your English and Chinese grades.

Other students are struggling with math and science.

You're talented in those subjects, but you're not cherishing it.

Look, they chose the humanities stream because they're bad at math.

Excuse me, can I say something?

What do you want to say?

Su Cancan.

I think it's good to study liberal arts.

We can learn more about the world.

We can learn about the history of human society,

and patterns of the development of mankind.

We can look at society with a macro approach.

Humanities and social sciences

are more useful than you think.

The more technology advances, the more indispensable they are.

Kids your age think they know everything.

You'll be crying when you don't get into a university.

Sir,

the best motivation for learning is interest.

Lan Tianye's social studies grades aren't that bad.

As for Chinese and English,

you still have to learn them in the science stream.

Ms. Huang,

I'll do my best to study Chinese and English.

You...

You...

I don't know why I said all that at that moment.

Maybe I don't just want to learn for exams and scores.

We want to fight for our dreams as well.

That should be the most amazing part of being young.

Thank you

for what you just did.

You're not mad at me anymore?

Which stream did you choose?

Humanities, of course.

Not science?

I was born to learn liberal arts, why would I choose science?

You know yourself well.

I haven't asked you yet.

Why did you choose humanities stream?

It helps improve your appreciation for art.

It's a good foundation for pursuing a career in the future.

Art...

Art...

You really are good friends with Lin Jiaze.

Lin Jiaze?

What's so funny?

By the way,

I have something for you.

Guess what it is?

What is it?

Guess.

Never mind. Here you go. You're no fun.

I've been raising it for a long time. Isn't it cute and chubby?

Some people can't even keep their electronic pets alive.

How stupid.

Why are you always picking up garbage?

Give it back if you don't want it.

Hey. This is mine.

-You threw it away. -It's still mine.

Be good to it.

I worked so hard to raise it.

I want to see it get married and have children.

So annoying.

Hey, deskmate.

So I worked really hard to raise your electronic pet.

Maybe you should do something for me before we get to Grade 11.

What does that mean?

Do me a favor.

What?

Well, we've been deskmates for such a long time.

It's not new and fun anymore.

For the new semester...

What?

For the new semester, would you like a new deskmate?

Who do you want to sit with?

I want to sit with...

Lin Jiaze.

You already knew that. Stop asking me.

Do whatever you want.

You promise?

Subtitle translation by Sophie Chang