Original subtitles

♫ Characters that no one asks after ♫

♫ Who do you choose to worship, who to resent? ♫

♫ The desolation after the feigned passion ♫

♫ Pretending to be the shackle of freedom ♫

♫ What did you become at the end? ♫

♫ The smoke and fire that ignited glamour ♫

♫ One burst forth is enough, what else is there to seek? ♫

♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫

♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more ♫

♫ Who didn’t do their utmost and walk to life’s final stage? ♫

♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫

♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫

♫ Perhaps I’ll never become your radiance ♫

♫ A nameless person, who am I? ♫

♫ Who was forgotten? It matters no more ♫

♫ Continue chasing, whose glory isn’t accompanied with tears? ♫

♫ Perhaps very tiresome, in an entirely pathetic state ♫

♫ Perhaps lowly with nothing to show for my life ♫

♫ Who isn’t born the same way, don’t hesitate to call me a nameless person ♫

[Go Go Squid!]

[Episode 25]

Idol!

Why are you here?

I haven't heard from you lately. I just wanted to make sure you were still alive.

I am fine.

Last time, after we exchanged WeChat, you haven't even sent me a picture.

I wanted to send you one, but I didn't know what to send.

What did you buy?

Just some snacks to kill time.

Instant noodles? Don't eat too much of this. It has no nutritional value.

What is this? You bought wine. Is wine a snack, too?

Bixin? (T/N: means "each other's heart")

Your heart or my heart?

It's the other party's heart. "Bi" means the other party.

I know that. Does it mean that if you drink this, you are drinking the other's heart?

But if you treat me to drink, then you are my "other party,"

so that means you want me to drink your heart?

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It's just that last time I went to a Shanghai bar.

You have the time to go to a bar?

Of course. Before leaving this big city, I wanted to enjoy the environment one last time.

Which day is your flight home?

Day after tomorrow.

We should stay in contact.

Wait a minute.

What is it? I have to go watch the quarterfinal competition.

If you are going back home already, why do you care about the quarterfinals?

I can't win a debate with you. How about we talk more after the competition?

No, come with me.

- Come with me. - Where are we going?

Let's find a place to watch the quarterfinals.

Congratulations to Team SP for winning the eighth season CTF's professional league, the Chinese regional qualifying round.

Chinese region's first ranked team...

Yes! Team SP immediately changed after they changed members.

The person who got switched out is you.

It's all right, I have no complaints.

Competition is dependant on an individual's ability.

A group competition is not about an individual's feelings. What my boss said was correct.

If I don't understand and support that principle, I wouldn't have retired. Right?

What do you want to drink? It's okay. My treat.

- Do you have beer... - Big bro, you've been reduced to eating those things.

Just let me do it, okay?

Guys scrimp on themselves, not on their friends. Okay?

All right then! In the outer Shanghai Bund, there are plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Let's try them all.

Sun Yaya, are you being deliberate?

Three bottles of beer.

Sit down.

Since you like this industry so much, why do you have to leave?

Do all men like to cut things off so cleanly?

- What can I do if I don't leave? - Stay here. There are plenty of other things to do.

You can do live streaming. Or work for an internet company.

It's all good. Regardless, they are all closer to your dream and hobby.

Nian Nian, help me talk to him.

That's right. Also, if you leave like this, the four of them will feel bad.

I mean the original four members of Team Solo.

Ai Qing, Han Shanyang, and Solo.

Even though they've retired, they still stayed in the industry.

Right.

Look at Han Shanyang's personality.

If he can't bear to leave, you must also feel the same.

Tong Nian, are you saying this for Old Han's sake?

I really believe that he doesn't owe me anything. Really.

For sure, I didn't say this for Han Shanyang. It's for...

for... someone...

Don't just smile. Say something.

Let me think about it more. All right?

What is there to think about? Let's take action right away.

I already made appointments with many realtors. Let's go look at apartments.

- Why are we looking for apartments? - To rent a place.

You can look for a place while you are thinking. Once you've decided, you will have a place, too.

Then, there's nothing to worry about.

What if I don't stay behind?

Then... you can just return the apartment.

Didn't you say you were a man?

Are you full yet?

The group rentals are above it.

It will get very noisy at night. This won't work.

The main gate is always open. It's not safe here.

Also, the hallways are too dark. Not good enough.

This hallway is clean and bright.

The door also remains closed at all times. This should do it.

But I think that the realtor was not very straightforward. He didn't seem very dependable.

He seems like one of those scammers.

You are very experienced.

I did a lot of homework. Let's keep looking.

This is the apartment I want to show you today.

Even though it is a bit small, it is very bright.

Ten-minute walk to the subway.

Also, there are three bus stops nearby.

Grocery store, gym, stores: everything you need is available.

This is one of the high-value apartments.

How much is the monthly rent?

Sir, it is ¥5,200 (~US$750). One month deposit and prepay for three months.

- ¥5,200? - Right.

Sir, you two look like a couple. Correct?

If you two work on it together, you can definitely afford the rent.

- No... - No... we are not a couple.

She is here to help me look.

- Oh, it's a misunderstanding. Sir, you are the one looking for a place? - Yes, it's me.

That's right.

Then, Miss, why are you spending so much effort in looking?

It's because he just came to Shanghai and I am worried that he won't pick a good place.

- A local to help check a place out, right? - Yes.

Then, Sir, what do you think about this place?

Give me five minutes to think it over, okay?

Okay, then think it over for a bit here. I will go return a call to a client.

- Sorry, Sir. - Thank you.

You don't like it?

To be honest, I haven't had much thought about the future.

I think this place is too big. I can rent and settle for a smaller place first.

Haven't had much thought?

Have a seat.

- Close your eyes. - Close my eyes?

Close your eyes.

Close your eyes, and then you can start to imagine.

Right now, you can feel relaxed and sit on a couch.

This doesn't seem relaxed enough.

Just a second. Don't open your eyes.

Can I open them now?

No, you can't.

What is this?

A face mask.

Right now, we're feeling relaxed and sitting on the couch.

Then, you can start to imagine.

Imagine that this house will become like home.

Every day, on the dining table, will be dishes that smell good.

Do you feel like you can smell food all of a sudden?

Yes.

In addition, you will have a very cute dog, your favorite kind of big dog.

Every day, it will be good and lie on the couch to keep you company.

Then, you can keep petting its cute and fluffy head. You are happy about that, right?

Also, in many places of the house, there will be green plants placed.

The entire house will look lively.

Furthermore, every day when you get home,

you will hear some beautiful music

and your mood will brighten.

Who will play the music for me?

Of course, it'll be someone who likes you very, very much.

Do you think it's pretty beautiful?

Beautiful.

Really beautiful.

So, you made your decision?

Rent!

Success!

Yeah!

I really have to thank you and Tong Nian.

I'll treat you guys to a big meal.

No need for a big meal.

I'm pretty worried about Tong Nian.

Han Shangyan always hurts her.

Hand it to me. I'll help you deal with it.

Really?

I've got all your clothes back.

- These two are yours, right? - Thank you.

Nian Nian, I'll help you put yours into the closet.

Okay. Thank you, Yaya.

I should provoke Han Shangyan.

If he still likes Tong Nian...

If Tong Nian says that she's forgotten him, would that stimulate him?

Nian Nian, you put away all the things Han Shangyan gave you?

And this jacket?

I already washed it and was preparing to give it back to him.

Preparing to give it back to him?

Then... how about we take some pictures to remember?

Then you take the picture.

[Moments] (WeChat)

Things that are not worth money. Throw it away. Throw it away.

[Things that are not worth money. Throw it away. Throw it away.]

♫ There are some reasons that are difficult to explain ♫

♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫

♫ I can avoid your caring eyes ♫

♫ But I can’t avoid being moved ♫

♫ I struggle to pretend that I’m strong and indifferent ♫

♫ Reject the way my heart feels, but you saw through me ♫

♫ Seeing you be sad ♫

♫ But really, my heart hurts more than you ♫

♫ I try my best to avoid it but memories are not up to me ♫

♫ All the things you’ve said flash past my ears ♫

Do you know what this means?

- What is it? - Tong Nian is a pig.

♫ Just to run into your embrace ♫

♫ I try my best to avoid it but love is not up to me ♫

How did you go on dates before?

I don't mean to pry.

I just don't know very well, so I'm asking you.

I...

You are my first love.

♫ There are some reasons that are difficult to explain ♫

♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫

♫ I can avoid your caring eyes ♫

♫ But I can’t avoid being moved ♫

♫ I struggle to pretend that I’m strong and indifferent ♫

♫ Reject the way my heart feels, but you saw through me ♫

So I imagined the little donkey as my lover and sang this song.

Then, how is your little donkey?

My little donkey is missing.

♫ All the things you’ve said flash past my ears ♫

♫ To move toward happiness, there are so many gates to cross ♫

♫ Just to run into your embrace ♫

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We are going back to headquarters soon. Are you not going to pack up?

You bought that much stuff? You have money now?

It's for Tong Nian.

Breakup gift.

- What are you smiling for? - When you're in love, you spend a lot of money.

When you're together, you give an ancient necklace. When you've broken up, you even give breakup gifts.

Isn't this what a man should do?

Right, but if you have extra money,

can you give me back a bit?

That...

can you lend me a bit more money?

Don't transfer them through WeChat, the best would be cash.

You really take me for an ATM? Or are you getting ready to break up with someone else?

What's with all the nonsense? Are we still brothers?

You're calling me brother now?

How stingy.

Shangyan! Congratulations on advancing to the semifinals!

Shangyan?

Can you say it all in one go?

I'm telling you, there's someone in your room. Auntie Zhao let him in.

I dare not stop them. This has nothing to do with me; don't blame me.

Here, Little Mi. Drink some water.

Thank you, Auntie Zhao.

Have you been well these last few years?

Pretty good. How about you?

It seems you've thinned out!

Maybe.

Little Han, I saw it was Little Mi so I directly let him in.

That year when I applied to work for Team Solo, I just wanted to take care of you guys.

I didn't expect your team to break up; in a blink, you kids have all grown up into men.

We are old.

Last time, I didn't get to see you. In the end, Han Shangyan was able to bring you back.

This kid is very affectionate.

I don't even need to do much. I just tidy up a bit in the bedroom, the conference room, the training room.

I don't even need to take care of those kids' dorm. I'm so idle!

Actually, he just wants to see you every day to feel at peace. The same. Nothing's changed.

- That's right. You guys talk, I'm going outside. - All right.

You didn't leave?

No.

You didn't even tell me you stayed. I almost flew to your house to find you.

I wanted to give you a surprise.

It's good that you didn't leave. We can meet often.

I rented a house. Come take a look.

That fast?

Yaya helped me find it. She's familiar with it.

Your fan is pretty good towards you.

What are you thinking?

Doesn't she have Tong Nian as a friend?

Since you've chosen to stay, what are you planning to do?

I'll look some more. Anyway, for now, I'm just staying.

Let me tell you. Last time, I forced Han Shangyan to come.

If he doesn't come, we won't be brothers anymore.

I've done washing it. Come eat some.

That's great!

Here. I don't know if it's sweet or not.

Thank you two for coming here and helping me clean up today. It's all sparkly!

It's as we should.

Tong Nian, let me tell you. Han Shangyan is a great trickster.

He's not reliable, especially his mouth. Don't believe whatever he says.

I know.

Do you really know that?

I know he doesn't like me, but he's a good person.

He likes you!

You know, he usually doesn't get much interaction with women. Right?

It's either Auntie Zhao, his mother,

or the little lolitas on his computer screen...

In short, he's not great at dealing with love.

Believe me. He likes you. He likes you very much.

So... Tong Nian, please, can you help with something?

The surveillance camera button on my door is broken, so I can't open the door downstairs.

Can you go down to help me open it? It's Solo, Solo.

Okay, I'll go pick him up.

Okay, thank you.

Who actually came?

He who should come is here already.

Sorry, I thought the door would open pulling inward.

You don't have training today?

Who else is here?

Me, Mi Shaofei, and Yaya.

Not many people?

Not many.

- Sister-in-Law is here to bring us in? - Don't call her that.

Did I mistake her for someone else?

No, such a cute sister-in-law, how could I be mistaken! It's her!

- Which floor? - The fourth floor, on the left.

How can you change your mood so quickly?

Are you a donkey?

Ignore him.

Okay. You guys should go up.

Let's go!

You guys go first. I'm going to wait here for other friends.

The security monitor is broken upstairs.

Then, we'll wait for you upstairs.

"A happy housewarming, a red envelope for a townhouse."

Thank you!

- It's thick! - So thick!

When there is no one around, count it yourself.

All right. I am just joking. There's no point in doing this. Take it back. Take it back.

- Take it! - I'm giving it back to you!

- Why are you being so polite with me? - You coming here is good enough!

Take it!

- Take it! - Going back and forth like this, aren't you guys tired?

- If you don't want it, I can take it on your behalf! - No!

It's a bit thin, don't mind it.

Why would you tell us that it's thin? Take it out and let everyone see!

Don't, don't, don't. Look at it by yourself!

All right! Thank you, guys. When you guys get married, I will return the favor.

Where is our Little Squid?

Ou Qiang, she didn't come up with you?

You lectured the girl for no reason, so she is still downstairs feeling wronged. She refuses to come up.

Why did you lecture her again?

She is still feeling sad, y-you... Why did you lecture her?

Don't listen to his nonsense.

Han Shangyan, I'm warning you. Little Squid is my guest today.

If you bully her again, I'm going to toss you out from here.

Who says you didn't? You treat a little girl like her the same way as you treat us.

Poor her.

I really didn't yell at her.

- Did he? - He did. Very fierce.

Sister Tong Nian!

Naughty! You scared me.

You guys are here. We're just missing you two; let's go up!

Solo, Han Shangyan is already up there.

Later on, no matter what he says or does...

could you not be mad at him?

Rest assured. I wasn't in the past, and I won't be in the future.

Okay. Let's go up then!

Hurry up!

There are also loquats and oranges! They are all especially sweet.

Hello!

- Welcome, welcome! - Why is he here?

- Don't say that. - Everyone is already here?

Everyone's here, except for Ai Qing.

If she doesn't come, whatever.

Little Ai, everyone is an elder here, you have to speak with respect.

Little Mi, come. "A happy housewarming, a red envelope for a townhouse."

Thank you.

Did you two plan it out to say the same congratulatory words to me?

Team Captain, you are too good to Little Mi! Red envelopes and presents.

Look, look!

Laundry detergent, towels, toothbrush...

Fluidixine! (penicillin antibiotic)

But, Captain... For "a happy housewarming," how can you bring Fluidixine?

This is giving good health! My dad is worried about Uncle Mi, you understand?

It's a habit. I need to take responsibility for the health of each of you.

It's better to be safe than sorry. It's like what I have always said.

"When you are out, you must have it with you every single moment!"

Team Captain, it's been ten years! It's time to change. You can't just say the same thing all the time.

Okay. Then all of you, sit wherever you want. Treat it as your own home. Come, move a chair over here.

- Come over, wherever you want. - All right.

Little Mi...

Actually, I'll sit over here.

Then...

Sister Tong Nian, what I asked you at the dormitory last time...

have you thought about it?

What did you ask me?

I asked you, "What do you think of my dad?

Do you think you could become boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Little girl, can you not make trouble?

What are you saying? I-I'm going to the supermarket!

- Anything anyone– - Why are you going to the supermarket?

My dad is a good person and doesn't earn any less than a certain somebody.

Little Ai!

Go, go, go! Go to the supermarket with me. Pick up your hat.

I'm going to bring her to the supermarket!

- I'll go with you then! - Together, together, together!

Wait, wait, wait! In my kitchen, I have a really big fish and I don't really know how to fry it up.

You need to help me, so...

I understand. I'll help you.

Little Ai, come here.

I heard the teacher say recently that in class you've been absentminded, is that true? Be honest.

Dad, this is... spring sleepiness, you know?

Spring is here.

Then, if there is no one else going, I'm going to go!

What do you guys want to eat? I'll buy it and bring it back for you.

I still need a lot of things.

- I'll write down a list for you! Get a paper and pen for me. - I'll go.

That... okay!

I need... laundry detergent. Four bags.

Didn't I buy laundry detergent for you?

I moved into a new home, I have a lot of things I need to wash!

- Four bags. What else is there? - R-Rice!

Rice!

Two big bags. That's right!

And... salt!

- Salt! - Buy a bit more salt!

- A house needs salt. - Yes, yes!

- Flour! - Flour!

Get a few big bags.

Sure! What else is there?

Water!

- Water! At home... - Mineral water.

We need water. That's right. Water.

- We need a big box. - A big box. Yes.

You might as well get a moving company to buy it for you. She's just a small girl, can she carry so many things for you?

Go with her!

I'll trouble you with this.

It seems that the last time we walked around the supermarket was on New Year's Day.

The things that Little Mi wants... why are there none here?

Wait a second for me.

You like eating these snacks, too?

I saw you take them the last time. I still remember.

Good memory. Can't help it.

Okay.

I'll help you look for these.

I already told Yaya and Little Mi. They're coming down to help. Oh, they're here!

You two went for a pretty long time.

- Gun God, help Nian Nian move some stuff! - Yeah!

I won't help you guys move the stuff upstairs.

I'll put it at the entrance. There are still some matters at the club.

Don't lie!

I'm serious.

But... my wrist is so uncomfortable.

It might be the professional competition that did this, uh... carpal tunnel syndrome.

- Are you okay? - I'm fine. I'm teasing him.

Coming!

Come.

Are you okay?

Let me help you!

Help me take this.

I'll take it, I'll take it.

I'll take it.

Put it on top.

We've moved everything out.

Do you want to stay and have dinner with us before going?

That... It might be a bit difficult.

No worries, no worries. Your work is important.

Then-Then remember to eat dinner. Don't go hungry.

Oh right. I have something to give you.

Last time, when I was shopping, I just bought it in passing.

Some of them are out of print.

Thank you.

Why don't you stay and eat dinner before going?

Everyone... Everyone is pretty reluctant to see you leave.

They don't want you to leave.

Then, I'm going up first. Come up anytime if you want to eat dinner!

All of us are waiting for you!

Take care.

Can I really trust you?

I promise you, I won't bother Nian Nian.

I won't go find her again.

I won't let her believe she has any chance of romance with me.

Little Mi, I have something that I need to take care of later, I won't go back up.

Where's Han Shangyan?

- He left. - What?

I wasted all that effort to create an opportunity for you guys.

What did you say to him?

I didn't say anything.

Han Shangyan!

What?

Tong Nian treats you so well.

Can you treat her just a little better?

Give me your phone!

- What do you need it for? - Let me show you something.

Just hurry up.

Take out your go-get-it attitude from your gaming champion years, will you?

The official website of the Chinese division of K&K looks like it's made by an elementary school student.

So Tong Nian made another one for you.

She used her own money to rent a server.

Take a good look at this. When you are done, please come back up. Okay?

In order to finish this, Nian Nian had to pull several all-nighters and barely slept.

So pitiful.

If you don't go up and have dinner, she will be very sad.

♫ I’ve gotten used to my friend, Loneliness ♫

Gun God, I honestly think our Tong Nian is quite good.

If you like her,

then please don't make her suffer. Okay?

♫ Reject the way my heart feels, but you saw through me ♫

♫ Seeing you be sad ♫

♫ But really, my heart hurts more than you ♫

♫ I try my best to avoid it but memories are not up to me ♫

♫ All the things you’ve said flash past my ears ♫

♫ To move toward happiness, there are so many gates to cross ♫

♫ Just to run into your embrace ♫

Where did you go?

A button fell from my shirt, so I went downstairs to look for it.

And guess what? I actually found it.

But your shirt doesn't have any buttons.

Idol! Don't expose me!

Come on, Ou Qiang! Let's start playing games! Hurry!

- Hurry! - The one that I just bought. - What game are we playing?

- Tong Nian, go play with them. - No, it's fine. Let me help you.

It's quite good. Go play.

- Just put it here. - The first one!

Yaya, help me. Hurry.

Hand me the soy sauce. Let's make some fish.

Which one should we use?

The one on the left.

In the two years and three months that have passed,

there have been wins and losses,

laughter and crying,

we've been questioned and gossiped about,

we've been criticized and blacklisted.

We never had to give explanations,

there was no need to explain.

He never said why he became a Chinese citizen when he turned eighteen.

But I know, it's for the same reason that I competed in ACM (International Collegiate Programming Contest).

To win a championship as a Chinese,

hoping that in an international arena, there will be a Chinese flag raised and the Chinese national anthem playing.

Although he's retired now,

he's still holding in there, fighting.

In the two years and three months that have passed, there have been wins and losses,

laughter and crying,

we've been questioned and gossiped about, we've been criticized and blacklisted.

We never had to give explanations,

there was no need to explain.

Tonight's feast finally comes to an end.

Success and fame are blinding folly.

Thinking about it, I can't compare to her courage.

I don't even have the courage to love someone.

Here. It's fine to not eat, but you must have a drink.

The first toast to Little Mi, who has moved into happiness.

Cheers!

Congrats!

However, don't let this become your second nest. I can't afford to welcome you.

So stingy.

This second toast is to your dumb luck fortune.

How did you find such a pretty girl fan?

I'm not worse than Little Mi, why don't I have any fans?

This isn't fair.

No! I'm also your loyal fan.

Stop trying to comfort me.

- Group fan. Group fan. - Okay.

But she only has you in her heart. Don't listen to her. Come on. Come on.

Cheers!

Okay. No more. No more. Stop trying to trick me of my alcohol.

If you still aren't drunk by now, my next month's living expenses will all be used up.

Am I, Ou Qiang, someone who tricks people for drinks?

- The third toast, come on, come on! - No! No more, no more!

I'll do it! I'll do it.

The third toast is to thank all of you.

Thank you all for never leaving me.

Including Han Shangyan.

No matter where his heart lies, other people might not understand, but I understand.

Cheers to all of you and Han Shangyan.

Drink less, all right? The alcohol's expensive.

Tong Nian, Han Shangyan is a workaholic.

Sometimes, if he doesn't have enough time to spend with you, don't be upset.

I'm... I'm not upset.

It doesn't matter if I'm upset or not.

Nian Nian, it's time to go to the hospital. Isn't Zheng Hui's mom having surgery today?

I almost forgot! Sorry, I don't think I can eat with you all anymore.

My friend's mom is undergoing surgery. My dad is the head surgeon, so I need to go see.

You guys eat on your own, all right? I'll go now.

Sister Tong Nian, let my dad send you there.

I'll call my own taxi. I'll call my own taxi.

I'll send you–

It's really okay. I'll call a taxi. Got to go. Bye!

Be safe!

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Milk Bread by Yang Zi

♫ How was my heartbeat rattled by you? ♫

♫ I want to immediately move into your eyes as a dock ♫

♫ A strange love raises a storm ♫

♫ In the blink of an eye, our restraints were forgotten ♫

♫ Longing is a type of poison, it is difficult to give up ♫

♫ Once my mind is set that you are my only coordinate ♫

♫ How much more thoughts do I need ♫

♫ So I can monopolize your embrace? ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫

♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫

♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫

♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫

♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ A couple made for each other. Once met, you’ll never be flung away ♫

♫ This kind of match has not too much, not too little, just sweet enough ♫

♫ Your smile is the exclusive recipe for happiness ♫

♫ Loving you is like milk loving bread ♫

♫ Sour-sweet and bitter-spicy are all love’s ingredients ♫

♫ Memories fermenting to bake a distinct flavor ♫

♫ Can you please be my support forever? ♫