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"Blue Canvas of Youthful Days"

(Episode 2: We're Friends Now, Right?)

If you're this kind of person,

why would you create such

a world in your paintings?

Xiao Xiao, everything's ready.

Transfer the money when you have time.

- I'll head out first. - Alright, Brother Liu.

Xiao Xiao, heading to school?

No, I'm going to paint.

Remember the buns!

Thanks, Sister Wang.

Want breakfast?

I bought enough for both of us.

There are bagels and sandwiches.

No need. I have my breakfast.

Walk slower.

We can go to the studio together.

I'm still not fully recovered.

If you don't like it, I can give

the food to the Turtles.

I just think we're all classmates.

It's not good to have

misunderstandings because of me.

Aren't they not allowed to

order food delivery in the dorm?

I'll bring them something nice.

Then the issue will be over.

Oh, and also, yesterday I promised to

bring him his favorite sneakers

from the U.S.

He immediately stopped sulking.

Are you always this friendly

with everyone?

We're friends, right?

I didn't know that.

Aren't we friends?

You even cooked for me yesterday.

Stop smiling.

It looks so fake.

Why were you so keen on seeing

that sketch's artist yesterday?

The way it was drawn

was interesting.

I mean, I really liked those sketches.

I didn't know you drew them

as homework for others.

I'm sorry.

It's just a small thing.

No need to bother with them.

They're just bored brats.

I just think we're all classmates,

- spending time together. - Only three months.

Huh?

There are only three months

until the exam.

They're only people we're staying

with for three months.

Does it matter how they see you?

I don't make friends at the studio.

You can look at any drawing you want.

Come to my office later.

Okay, got it.

You were looking for me, Lao Liu?

You're here.

How's it going?

Are you keeping up with the courses?

It's okay.

For sketching and such,

the teacher is still helping me adjust.

They say I'm still using too many lines.

Sometimes I can't build up

the mass in my drawings.

The exams have their own standards.

But before that, you practiced

sketching a lot.

They left a pretty good impression.

At this stage,

just observe and copy a lot.

Got it.

Everything okay at home?

At home?

During the day, Xiao Tan is

taking care of Grandpa.

He doesn't go to the bar anymore.

I told him he doesn't have to pay rent.

He just needs to help Grandpa

with the shop.

At night... It seems like he got

a job as an assistant chef.

I'm not really here to talk about him.

I have a friend who opened a bar.

He wants to get some

wall paintings done.

It's not too difficult.

You should go.

You can even make some money.

Stop messing around

with those side jobs.

Thanks, Lao Liu.

No need to thank me.

Just ace the exam,

and promote the school for

me next year, okay?

Head back to class. Class is starting.

Yes, sir.

Teacher Liu, you called me?

Oh, you're here.

Follow me to the studio.

I'll introduce you.

Everyone, listen up.

Let me introduce our

new classmate today.

- He... - Hello, everyone. My name is Qi Lu.

I just transferred to this studio.

I hope we can all become friends

during the upcoming study period.

Please take care of me.

Qi Lu just won an award

at the Art Exhibition.

- Boy with connections from yesterday? - Undeveloped people like you,

- should learn from him! Hear me? - When I get the shoes, let's get him.

Yes, we heard you.

What are you doing?

I think the angle you chose

is really interesting.

Could you sit farther from me?

You're blocking my light.

Sorry, I'll move.

Quiet, everyone.

Quiet down. Class is starting.

You stay here, class is about to begin.

Stop staring.

Huh?

Why do you keep looking at me?

Even when you're drawing?

I'm doing a live sketch.

I'm looking at the still life.

I'm here, the still life is over there.

You think I can't tell

where you're looking?

Are you seriously going

to clean the toilets?

Big brother, we're eating here.

Is this yours?

Do you want to try mine?

The class division exam

will start in 10 minutes.

This is the last division before

the unified exam.

There won't be any significant

changes after this.

Everyone, sit down and get ready.

The purpose of the class division exam

is to adjust the teaching plan

according to each student's progress

in the next phase of learning.

So, everyone should take it seriously.

As for the reference photos

on your phones,

don't even think about accessing them.

Everyone, hand over your phones.

Hurry up, hurry up.

Hurry up. Move it, move it!

The exam is starting.

Whose phone is not on silent?

Not putting your phone

on silent during class?

Don't let me catch you next time.

Hello?

Okay. I'll go find it right away.

Hey,

where are you going? Hey!

Thanks. You should go back.

- What's going on? - My grandpa is missing.

I'll help you look for him.

No need. We're having an exam.

Two people searching is faster than one.

I told you, there's no need.

(I went out to bring the drink bottles back)

(and when I returned, Grandpa was gone)

Didn't I tell you two not to do this?

Just make sure to watch Grandpa.

Don't panic yet. Think about

where he usually goes.

He's definitely still nearby.

He doesn't leave the neighborhood.

Alright, I'll search the east side.

You search the west side,

and have your friend wait here.

If anyone sees Grandpa, bring him back.

That way, we'll know. Okay?

Grandpa!

- Grandpa! - Huh?

Are you Qin Xiao's grandfather?

- Yes. - I'm Qin Xiao's classmate.

He couldn't find you and was worried.

Let's head back, okay?

Sure.

Take it slow.

I found Grandpa. Hurry and come back.

Okay. Got it.

- Everything alright? - It's nothing.

I just wanted to go out for a walk.

Didn't I tell you not

to leave the house?

If you need anything,

just have Tan Yin contact me.

Do you know how scared I was

when I heard you were missing?

Can't you just let me worry less?

- Stop scaring Grandpa. - Don't you dare touch me!

What do you guys want from me, huh?

No one can be trusted at all.

Everyone tells me to go to the studio.

But if I'm not at home, who's in charge?

I can't even take care

of myself right now.

How can I take care of you?

Who can take care?

I just wanted to see

the people playing chess,

to see if I could run into

your Grandpa Huang.

They told me he passed away last month.

And I didn't make it in time

to say goodbye to him.

I remember when you were young,

every winter I'd bring you candied haws.

I wanted to ask you

if we could go visit him together.

Where were you?

I don't know either.

Alright, let Grandpa rest for now.

What happened on your end?

Why did Qin Xiao suddenly run off?

(I didn't keep an eye on Grandpa)

(I didn't hear when he went out)

Don't cry.

I'll come over.

After class, I'll go find you.

Don't worry, okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Were you scared today?

(I didn't notice when Grandpa went out)

(I couldn't hear it)

It's not your fault.

Qin Xiao doesn't blame you either.

Was he really anxious?

I'll take you

to get something to eat,

alright?

Sorry.

- Today... - It's fine.

We...

We're friends now, right?

Are you okay? Does it hurt that much?

You slammed me into the door handle!

It hit right here!

Come on, let's go.

There's some oil at home,

I'll help rub it on for you.

Big brother.

Big brother. Big brother.

Wait a second.

Wait a second. Big brother.

Wait a minute! I'm really itchy!

You were the one yelling in pain.

Hold it in! Stop struggling.

Right.

The boy at your house earlier today...

His name is Tan Yin.

Is he your...

My what?

He was a tenant who

used to rent from us.

He works as a waiter at a nearby bar.

They used to bully him a lot.

So you played the hero

and saved the day?

What's going on in that brain of yours?

Lao Liu rescued him.

They became friends after that.

Otherwise, how do you think I got

to take lessons with Lao Liu?

You hired him to help look after Grandpa

and the shop.

But we're all friends,

it's not that complicated.

Is it okay if I ask...

about your grandpa?

Alzheimer's.

We found out in the summer.

Actually, it's not that serious yet.

Why don't you stay for dinner?

You've helped me out so much,

I don't have anything else

to thank you with.

Actually...

Huh?

What did you just say?

Nothing.

Aren't you going to cook?

Yes.

You can stay here or go downstairs.

Dinner will be ready in half an hour.

Observing someone's room is

the most direct way to understand them.

Whether it's the him that gets

bullied at school,

or the him that fights

people in the streets,

or...

the him that secretly cried today

when no one was around,

it all makes me

a little curious about him.

Come out and eat.

Oh, coming!

Wow, such a feast!

You didn't have to treat me this well.

Don't pretend to be modest.

Even food can't shut you up.

I couldn't tell.

If you feel disappointed, you can cook

for me a few more times.

Don't push it!

Our Qin Xiao has been very

capable since he was young.

When his grandma

was sick a few years ago,

he ran around taking care of things,

cooking by himself.

- Xiao Qi, - Yes?

How old are you this year?

Grandpa, I just turned 18.

Two years younger than our Xiao Xiao.

You're 20?

Yeah.

About to graduate?

But clearly, I'm not.

If, when he was taking his

college entrance exam that year,

his grandma hadn't been sick,

he would have gone to university.

Grandpa...

Where's Tan Yin?

Lao Liu came by earlier,

said he needed him for something.

Qin Xiao,

which university do you

most want to attend?

Hua Jing?

His mom graduated from that school.

Well...

it's the best place to study art.

From the tone of your voice,

you don't sound too enthusiastic.

No.

I'm just under a lot of pressure.

(Want to add a salted duck egg yolk?)

I want to put a duck egg yolk

in the porridge.

Are you picking on me?

Letting me have the egg white.

Here, for you.

You talk too much.

I'll do the dishes later, okay?

Is it good?

When is your art exhibition opening?

When that time comes,

should I take my classmates to see it?

Do you want more to drink?

Let's go,

I'll walk you home.

(It's cold, I can go by myself)

Tomorrow,

I'll take you

to a place.

How about that?

Did you make sure all

the doors are closed?

(Where are we going?)

I'll give you a little gift later.

(I'm a bit worried about grandpa)

It's okay.

I've asked a friend

to come help take care of grandpa.

Why didn't you want to go?

(Will I be left here?)

Don't be stubborn.

Let's check your ears,

alright?

I promise,

before getting the hearing aids,

we'll check your ears first.

I'll be with you, okay?

(Wear it now?)

Try it on.

In a month,

we'll come back to fine-tune it.

Can you hear me...

Is it better now?

Can you hear me talking?

Say

big brother. (Gege)

Ee.

Big brother.

Big brother.