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"Blue Canvas of Youthful Days"

(Episode 12: Comma)

Hey.

Sent by Lao Liu.

They say it can grant wishes.

Will you release it?

Yeah.

Let me have it.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Let me take a look,

- just a look. - I'll show you.

(Color Test Materials)

I gathered some study materials for you.

I'm not done yet.

I'll send them to you when I'm finished.

Did Qin Xiao tell you?

No, I overheard it.

I didn't mean to.

Thank you.

- Sun Xiaorui. - Huh?

Tomorrow's the exam day.

- I want to tell you something. - Jiayu,

I can't think about

these things right now.

I just want to get

into a good university.

Do your best on the exam tomorrow.

It's too cold.

I'm heading inside.

Wei Jiayu.

If we get into the same university,

I'll reconsider what you said to me.

Do your best to draw.

Gather around.

Our exam is the day after tomorrow.

Remember to print the admission tickets.

Don't forget.

The studio will arrange

transportation at 8 a.m.

For many of you,

this unified exam marks

the end of your art exam journey.

That's all I have to say.

Dismissed.

Lao Liu.

First time hearing you call me that.

Teacher Liu.

After the exam, I'll be leaving.

Can you help Qin Xiao?

Help him get through this exam

successfully this year.

Are you going abroad with your dad?

I promised him

I wouldn't contact Qin Xiao anymore.

So if he tries to reach out to me,

can you talk to him for me?

Teacher Liu,

Qin Xiao will be very upset,

and he'll hate me, won't he?

You're both still young.

There's a long road ahead in life.

I thought I'd be able to look after you,

but I ended up being no help at all.

Can I really trust you?

Sometimes, I wonder,

being by your side,

is it right or wrong?

Qi Lu,

the best thing that happened this year

was meeting you.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Let's go, let's go.

Gentlemen and ladies, let's move.

I'm not hungry.

Eat something.

Otherwise, your stomach might

hurt during the exam.

Everyone, listen to me for a moment.

Many of you have worked hard

for six months.

Spent half a year painting

poisoned apples

all for today's exam.

So, I hope all of you stay calm.

Don't be nervous.

Treat it like the usual

painting sessions in the studio.

If there's any problem,

communicate with the exam proctor.

When submitting your work,

be mindful of the edges.

Don't let your exam sheet get smudged.

Time, make sure you watch the time.

It's okay if your drawing isn't perfect.

But don't leave it unfinished.

Finish everything that's required. Understood?

Understood!

It's the first time I've seen

teacher Liu so serious.

These six months have been

tough for all of you.

Success or failure depends

on this moment.

- Do your best! - Do our best!

Do your best, Brother Xiao!

(Admission ticket)

Brought your exam admission ticket?

Yes.

You've asked three times now.

Are you nervous?

A little bit.

First, I will show you

(Shandong Provincial 2017 Art Joint Examination) the sealed exam envelope.

Please pass the exam papers and topics.

Start after hearing the bell.

Next, I will read the exam rules.

First, attend the exam at

the specified time and location.

Secondly, candidates are

only allowed to...

Secondly, candidates are only allowed to

bring materials specified for the exam,

such as painting tools,

boards, easels, and paints.

Focus on creating a sense

of volume and texture.

If you're unsure how to draw,

start by copying.

Understand what makes a good first.

Then your hands can follow.

If you can't manage basic black, white,

and gray

over-detailing highlights

and random smudges.

Put down your pens and submit your work.

Your plane ticket has been booked.

Tomorrow after the exam is over, the last gate...

I'll come pick you up and take you to the airport.

So, how was it?

Not bad, maybe.

The moment I saw the question, I knew you can do it.

No, no.

Tomorrow is the last day of

the color exam.

I hope you, who inherited

Teacher Xiao Qi's skills,

perform brilliantly.

Absolutely.

But unfortunately, the set of brushes

Teacher Xiao Qi gave me is at home.

You head back to the dorm first.

I'll go buy some fruit.

Alright.

What's going on?

How does it take this long to buy fruit?

Still not back?

Don't worry, Brother Xiao.

I went back to get that set of brushes

you're comfortable using. Just wait for me.

Come back here.

It's fine, I'm already here

looking for it.

Stay where you are, I'll come find you.

Why are you in such a rush?

It's nothing.

I just got a little scared.

It's too chaotic around here at night.

I'm worried about you being alone.

Haven't I been coming here

at night before?

You're a candidate now.

I need to protect you well.

One candidate protecting another?

That's an easy way for

both of us to go down.

Run!

- Hey, you two! Don't run! - Hey!

Quick, quick, quick!

Is that Qi Lu?

You ruin Brother Wu's plans

and still want to escape?

The cops are here!

Let's go!

Don't run!

Stop right there!

Stop! Don't go that way!

Catch them, quickly!

Are you okay?

Is everyone alright?

I'm fine.

Just that Qin Xiao's brush holder fell.

Not sure where the brushes ended up.

Let's go. I'll take Qin Xiao to get

the brushes at my house.

Teacher Liu, I'll head back first.

Alright, head back and get some rest.

Don't let this incident affect you.

Got it, Teacher Liu.

Where are you? Still not back?

Lao Liu held me up.

Forbidding me to sleep late before exam.

He's taking me straight

to the exam tomorrow.

Alright then.

Don't be late tomorrow.

Remember to bring breakfast

for Teacher Xiao Qi.

Certainly.

Why isn't he here yet?

(Shandong Provincial 2017 Art Joint Examination)

Where's Qin Xiao?

He had a stomachache and

insisted on going to the bathroom.

Teacher Liu's been driving him

around looking for one.

He's so generous.

Go inside.

They said you don't need to wait.

I'll wait a bit longer.

Go in.

Teacher Liu will be mad if he finds out.

Alright then. Tell them to hurry up.

Hey.

Qin Xiao's breakfast for you.

Alright, you can head back now.

Actually...

I could wait for him.

I could wait for him.

But I'm so scared.

And I don't want to lie to him again.

Alright, everyone, time's up.

Hand in your papers.

Stop painting and hand in your papers.

The flight is at 7 PM tonight.

From Quanshan Airport.

It's a two-hour drive to get there.

Once the exam's over,

come out quickly, don't dawdle.

I'll be waiting for you outside

the exam hall.

Don't contact anyone.

I wish time could freeze

at some moment before the exam.

A moment with him.

Did you empty out the convenience store?

Once I get into university,

I'll get to see you every day, right?

Sure.

Just worried we might be

too busy by then.

Once the unified exams are over,

you'll go to Beijing to

prepare your portfolio.

I'll visit you a day early

when it's time for my exam.

We can even go sightseeing.

Alright.

I'll treat you to a big meal then.

Always thinking about food.

Qin Xiao.

I'm sorry.

This time, I'm the one lying.

Delete everything on the phone. Or...

Have Xiao Zhang buy you

a new phone later.

The sim card...

Once you're in Russia,

we'll get you a new one.

This sim, toss it away later.

After you leave, cut all ties.

It's for your own good.

Alright, Dad.

Focus on your art after you leave.

Thank you, Dad.

Does it matter what someone

who has only been living with you

for three months thinks of you?

What are you thinking about?

Memorizing vocabulary.

What?

Qin Xiao is gone.

If Qi Lu asks me,

what should I say?

Qin Xiao is gone.

Where did he go?

I don't know.

- So, how was it? - Not bad, maybe.

The moment I saw the question, I knew you can do it.

It was alright.

Tomorrow is the last day of

the color exam.

I'll go buy some fruit.

You head back to the dorm first.

Okay.

I'm off.

How does it take this long to buy fruit?

Still not back?

Don't worry, Brother Xiao.

I went back to get that set of brushes

you're comfortable using. Just wait for me.

Hey, Lao Liu.

Someone's looking for trouble in

the old village area. Qi Lu doesn't know

he went back alone. I'm going to find him.

If I don't reply,

report it to the police.

Don't go! It's dangerous. Stay put.

It's chaotic here at night. You're alone, and I'm worried.

One candidate protecting another?

- An easy way for both of us to go down. - You ruin Brother Wu's plans

and still want to escape?

Hey! Call the police!

Stop running! Hey, stop!

You all stay where you are! Don't run!

Don't go that way!

Catch them, quickly!

Is everyone alright?

Hand...

Does it hurt a lot?

Hand.

Keep it from Qi Lu.

Is everyone alright?

Let's go. Come get the brushes

at my house.

Teacher Liu, I'll head back now.

Don't let this incident affect you.

Yes, teacher Liu.

How's your hand?

It hurts. I can't move it.

Lao Liu, I don't think

I can take the exam.

Don't talk nonsense.

Let's go to the hospital.

(Emergency building)

Where are you? Still not back?

Lao Liu held me up.

Forbidding me to sleep late.

Alright then.

Don't be late tomorrow.

Don't forget breakfast for Teacher Qi.

Certainly.

Didn't I tell you not

to act impulsively?

Didn't I tell you to wait

until I got there?

You've worked hard for half a year,

and this is your last day, Qin Xiao!

I couldn't not go find him.

He's just taking the unified exam

as a formality before going abroad.

And you?

You've bet half your life on this!

At least he has

his family to back him up.

Qin Xiao, have you thought about

what comes next for you?

Huh?

(Shandong Provincial 2017 Art Joint Examination)

Where's Qin Xiao?

He had a stomachache and

insisted on going to the bathroom.

Teacher Liu's been driving him

around looking for one.

Qin Xiao's breakfast for you.

Alright, you can head back now.

Lao Liu.

If he knows I can't get into university,

he won't go abroad with his mom.

In the future,

he'll still be controlled by his dad.

He...

Lao Liu.

Help me keep this from Qi Lu.

Don't let it affect him.

Why?

Why aren't you happy about becoming

the landlord instead of a tenant?

What do you mean?

I don't want to stay here anymore.

I want a change of environment.

Go traveling?

Not coming back.

Why?

I'm afraid I'll resent him.

Who?

Qi Lu?

I don't want to retake

the exam for another year.

People my age are almost

done with university.

I'm afraid that in the future,

when things don't go my way,

I'll blame it all on him.

I'm afraid I'll blame him.

That's all in your imagination.

You don't have to leave.

I'm afraid that if I stay,

and he finds out I can't get

into Hua Jing University,

he won't go with his mom.

And he'll drift further and further away

from what he loves.

So you've already made up your mind.

You're just here to tell me about it.

No.

I was hoping you could help me.

If he comes looking for me...

Help me keep it from him.

It's okay.

Qi Lu probably won't call back.

Why not?

Qi Lu...

I'm sorry.

I lied to you again.

Mhm. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I just got back.

There's a project here, so I thought I'd

take the chance to visit.

Wanted to see if the places I used

to play at as a kid have changed.

Okay, okay. See you tomorrow.

(Qin Xiao used the first-place result in the special selection exam

to pass the Huajing University entrance exam)

(With the help of Teacher Liu, he passed the exam

and was accepted into Huajing University)

(Qi Lu attended the preparatory course

of Repin as arranged by his father)

(The following year, he submitted a proposal

to the University of Southern California for film directing)

(with the help of his mother,

he completed his studies in America)

Hungry?

I'll cook something for you, okay?

Do you want spicy or sweet?

Either is fine.

Alright, I'll cook something.

But I don't have the strength right now.

Help me cook.

Three, two, one, action.

This spot works.

That's a wrap. Cut!

Thank you, Director Qi!

All done, Director Qi?

It's a wrap. I'm exhausted.

- How was it? - How was it?

How was it?

What did you teach them to draw today?

It went well. Taught them gouache.

Gouache?

I haven't painted in a long time.

What do you want for dinner tonight?

Whatever you feel like eating,

I'll make it for you.

I want to eat...

Braised pork.

Braised pork? No problem.

And

let's add sweet and sour ribs.

Sure!

And then stir-fried Chinese cabbage

with both meat and vegetables.

And...

How about some egg fried rice?

Whatever you want, I'll make it for you.

When will your shoot wrap up?

Soon.

Just a few more weeks, I think.

Let's go on a trip after.

Where to?

Are you here to feed the fish or bait them?

I'm here to bait them.

The baiting master, don't you know?

Stew that one?

Jump in and catch one for me?

Hey, I'm just kidding!

Have you ever tried playing that?

Hey, speak up.

Are you there?

Who is it?

- Is Qin Xiao there? - He's not here.

Is Qin Xiao home?

- Is Qin Xiao home? - He's home. He's home.

Please leave a message after the beep.

- I should have... - Beep.

I was wrong, I was wrong, I was wrong.

You can make a wish with these lanterns.

Then let me make a wish.

Go ahead.

What should I wish for?

Done.

What took you so long?

You know...

Haa... I won't say it.

- I won't say it. - Why so mysterious?

I don't want to say it.

It's in the past now.

What?

Let bygones be bygones.

- Qi Lu... - Qin Xiao...

In the future...

You must do what you love.