[Memory of Encaustic Tile] EP23 | Joyful Highschool Life with My Childhood Sweethearts | YOUKU
♪The bicycle bell rings and takes me back to the alley I saw in my dream♪ ♪I invite the sunlight to traverse the morning fog and breeze with me♪ ♪Riding my bike, trying to catch up to the fleeting youth♪ ♪The Forbidden City made from red walls and encaustic tiles in my memory♪
♪Unlike the hustle and bustle of everyday life♪ ♪It’s quaint and peaceful♪ ♪Throughout the ordinary and extraordinary four seasons♪ ♪Some words are just like seeds♪ ♪Growing in our youth, changing our future♪ ♪Who can understand the silence in our hearts?♪ ♪We once thought our dreams were somewhere far away♪
♪We wanted to grow up as soon as possible♪ ♪Some waited while some traveled♪ ♪How far away is our future?♪ ♪Now, each of us♪ ♪Has gone through a lot♪ ♪We have grown up♪ ♪Finally confirming that love is faith♪ ♪There’s no need to wander anymore♪ ♪The questions we asked back then♪ ♪Have been answered gradually♪
♪Through the passing of time♪ ♪Who had pursued their dreams and left no regrets behind?♪ ♪Returning to this place in the end♪ ♪Returning♪ ♪To the place that I’ve always loved♪ ♪We once thought our dreams were somewhere far away♪ ♪We wanted to grow up as soon as possible♪ ♪Finally confirming that love is faith♪
♪There’s no need to wander anymore♪ [Memory of Encaustic Tile] [Adapted from Beifeng Sanbaili’s original novel “Memory of Encaustic Tile”] [Episode 23] [The Days Related to the NCEE] Perhaps, it’s because of something I said in the class meeting. What did you say? I said I don’t like girls. What? A girl kept pestering me.
So, I was just spitballing. I see. That explains why some guys were asking about you. I thought you offended a gang leader’s girlfriend. Well, from now on, just give them the runaround. Tell them my heart is taken. You can mess around. But don’t joke about such things. Look. I’m straight, totally straight.
Like I’ll be interested in you? Don’t forget. There’s Yunsheng. Well, that’s a relief. Sunian, you’re back. That’s an awful lot of words you said. But with me, you speak in monosyllables. Yunsheng. Tonight’s dinner on me. Instant-boiled mutton. Why am I having instant noodles then? Let’s have instant-boiled mutton. You guys have fun.
I’m not going. If you don’t go, there’ll be dire consequences. That’s right. What consequences? Tell him. The next time you talk to your girlfriend on the phone, I’ll mimic the girls’ voice and call your name. “Hello, Baibai.” “Who are you calling?” “Why are you ignoring me?” “You’re so hateful.” [Liuli Restaurant] Yunsheng. Here.
Here. Here. [Old Beijing Copper Pot Instant-boiled Mutton] Don’t just drink. Say something. What about? What’s with you and Ms. Kang… What did she say to you? She said that she’d done you wrong. She wants to see you again and talk to you. What’s there to talk about? I know. I shouldn’t hate her.
But if it weren’t for her, my family wouldn’t be in such a state. My home is within a small neighborhood. Everyone knows the things that my dad has done. Squandered the family fortune. Gambling. He drove his dad and his wife to their graves.
I came to the Academy of Fine Arts to study design so that I can rebuild my family’s jewelry business and redeem my family house. That way, my mom can rest in peace. Every family has its own problems. But yours is kind of tough. My family is simple. Yours should be very complicated.
Mine is tough too. What happened to your family? My mom… My mom passed away early this year. It must be hard for the two of you. Who makes it through life without scars? If you’re held back by the past and not able to move forward, how are you going to give the people
That you care about a good future? That’s right. Here. Let us drink to our sad past. Here. If this is to toast to the past, I’m not going to drink it. Here. A toast to our beautiful future. Bottoms up! That’s right. To the beautiful future! Bottoms up! Bottoms up! Sunian. Pei Shu.
From now on, I consider the two of you my best friends. So back then, it was just all an act? And we just played along? Well, living in this world, we have to be careful. Today, I’ll show you what real dangers are. Ma’am, six bottles of beer, please! All right!
Drink it all up! Here. Here. Sunian. I want to see her. It’s time to put an end to things. All right. Ms. Kang. How long haven’t you been back there? Over ten years. Don’t you miss home? I do. But I dare not think about it. Everything that was once so familiar
Seems so strange now. There’s a nostalgic feeling and resentment. I… Who am I to have hatred? You’re the one who has the right to that. Yunsheng. I just want to say this to you. I’m sorry. Whatever resentment and hatred that you have, just spill them all out. I’ll listen to them.
I’ve hated many people. But the person I hate most is my dad, not you. He ruined my life and yours. A middle-aged man who made a complete mess of his life. And he left just like that. He should be hated, shouldn’t he? This matter isn’t entirely his fault. You still couldn’t forget him.
I thought I did. But I couldn’t forget him completely. I realize that that man and those things are still stuck in my heart. So you’re the one who has fallen too deep into it. Ms. Kang. Time can heal all wounds. As time goes by,
Everyone will recall the past with a smile on their faces. And when they meet again, they’ll ask, “How have you been?” Just like you and I. Go home and take a look. You should live for yourself. Xue? Xue? Xue? Stop making noises. There’s one more bite to go.
Just one more bite, and I’ll be done. Xue? Xue? Sunian? Aren’t you up yet? Coming! Sunian, hold on! Okay. I’m coming! Sunian, why did you come to see me? Sunian, what’s the matter? What are you trying to imitate? A pork burrito? You’re the pig. I have something for you.
Let’s go to my place. Okay. Wait for me at home. I’ll come right over. Sunian, is Mr. Zheng not around? He took the cat for a walk. A cat? The one from the Restoration Department. It lives here now. My dad is worried that it might feel bored.
So he’ll walk the cat when he’s free. That’s new. I’ll see it for myself next time. What is it you wanted to give me? Aren’t these Ms. Jin Ning’s belongings? My mom said these are all for you. I forgot about it. I just had them sorted out two days ago. Look, Sunian.
This cat bookmark is so cute. She loves cats. The cat she drew is adorable. Sunian. You’ve learned sketching for a while now. I’ve never seen your sketches. Show me. I left my sketch album at school. I’ll show you next time. All right. There’s one here. Well, this one…
It’s for my practice for the exam before. It’s ugly. No matter how bad it is, it’ll be better than mine. Show me. It’s really ugly. I insist on seeing it. I’ll show you other albums next time. I want to see it! Give it to me. Let me take a look.
Let me take a look. Just a peep. Let me take a look. ♪Missing you♪ ♪No better place to go♪ ♪I even want to hear the birds say miss me♪ ♪Missing you♪ ♪No better things to do♪ ♪Why don’t you just find me at three?♪ ♪The sweetest hour starts from the time♪ ♪We meet♪
♪I love you, lovely♪ ♪You’re the smell made for me♪ ♪I love you, lovely, Mi Amor♪ ♪I love you, lovely, my love ♪ ♪Never feel my life alone by being with you♪ Sunian. ♪And me♪ Why did you sketch so many of these? I… ♪Missing you♪ I’m bad at portraits.
So I sketched more for practice. ♪Like Sunday misses sun and day♪ Why didn’t you give me one as a gift? ♪Want to hear the ring tone for me♪ Next time. I’ll sketch a better one and give it to you. Write me an IOU then. ♪Why not meet♪ ♪Before two-thirty?♪ Use this.
Write on it. “I owe Xue a sketch.” ♪We meet♪ Okay. ♪I love you, lovely♪ ♪You’re the smell made for me♪ [I owe Xue a sketch] Okay? ♪I love you, lovely, Mi Amor♪ Pinky swear. ♪I love you, lovely, my love ♪ That’s not necessary. To be extra safe.
♪Never feel my life alone by being with you♪ Cross my heart, and hope to die! Seal the deal. ♪And me♪ ♪I love you, lovely, Mi Amor♪ ♪Never feel my life alone♪ ♪My sweetest boy♪ ♪For me♪ [Academic Building 1] “Autumn in the Ancient Capital” Yu Dafu. “Autumn,
[Do your best to achieve your college dreams] wherever it is, always has something to recommend itself.” “In North China, however, it is particularly limpid, serene, and melancholy.” “To enjoy its atmosphere to the full in the onetime capital, I have, therefore, made light of traveling a long distance from Hangzhou to Qingdao,
And thence to Peiping.” Zhang Qi. Do you have your dorm key? Yes. Lend it to me. Thank you. I’ll get going then. [To Zhang Qi, the world’s silliest man, don’t lose the dorm key] [Be calm and confident to get the best score] Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Lin Shiyin. Today, I’ll be reciting
“Ode To The Oak”. “If I love you, I will never be a trumpet creeper clinging to your body to highlight my height.” Sorry. We’re not hiring at the moment. Could you reconsider it? Try your luck elsewhere. Okay, newlyweds, please look in front. Smile. Three, two… Hold on. Keep smiling. Three, two, one.
[Jifang Pavilion] [Countdown to National College Entrance Examination, 1 Day] Sunian. Looking for me? What is this? [Xue will surely do well in the college entrance exam] All the best for tomorrow. [Admission Slip] [All the best to all candidates] (in my senior year of high school.) [Beijing 2005 National Unified Examination for Admissions to Colleges] Xue! Sunian, I’m free now! Let’s go. My mom is really something. She asked you to pick me up. I offered to do it. It’s near my campus. Sunian. Let’s have a feast tonight. My treat! You were busy with the exam.
So I didn’t tell you. Zhang Qi came back yesterday. He suggested having a gathering at a restaurant as soon as you finish your exam. That’s great! Let’s ask Shiyin and Wu Huan as well. Already did. A wonderful college life! Here I come! Here. Let’s celebrate the end of your college entrance examination
And the end of your nightmare. Cheers! -Cheers! -Cheers! Let’s eat. Zhang Qi, not bad, huh? You have curved bangs now. It looks like you’re doing well in the top college. You have no idea. Half the students in my class were recommended for admission. It’s all about playing games and dating for them.
But their grades didn’t drop at all. I study hard at night every day to barely maintain above-average grades. Now, I know what it means to meet people with intelligence far beyond mine. You’re the pride of our hutong. Don’t back down. I think what you should ponder on is why others are dating,
But not you. You’ll know what it means by “not having enough to go around” when you get to college yourself. There are a bunch of admirers even for girls like you. What about me? Treasure the one next to you. Dig in! The food is cooked! Dig in. This has to change too.
You’re such a big eater. Who can afford to support you? Xue has admirers. That’s right. Look at me. I have something to say. What is it? I’m going abroad. Going abroad? Where are you going? Didn’t you just go to college? I’m going to Cambridge. A lot of people in my college
Pursue this path. I’ve been preparing for this for a long time. What’s wrong? [Old Beijing Copper Pot Instant-boiled Mutton] Come on. Are you not happy for me? So you asked us all here not to gather but to bid a farewell. Gathering first, farewell later. It was all set two months ago.
I’ll be leaving in early August. When I get there, it’ll take some adjusting. You’re leaving in early August, and you’re only telling us now? I could only tell you after your exam is over. I was afraid you’d miss me too much and blame me for your poor grades. Nice one.
You’re going abroad before me. Forget it! After all, you’re the Pride of Hutong. Here! Here’s a toast to you! Here! Remember to help me buy things. As expected of you, Qi. Cheers! I’m leaving already. Are we having sodas only? Ms. Mei, a crate of beer, please! -Cheers! -Cheers! Don’t drink too much. Xue.
I really miss my childhood. As soon as I walked out the door and shouted, everyone would come out! I really miss Ms. Deng’s roujiamo. Now, we have to travel all the way just to get roujiamo. Just one bite and the meat is gone. When I take another bite, I bite my own hand!
After I’m gone, I won’t be able to come back during the festive seasons. Soon, we’ll be far apart. There’s no telling if we can gather again in the future. Of course, we will. No matter where you go in the future, I’ll travel all over the world to find you! I knew it!
You’re eager to leave! I want to leave! -Cheers! -Cheers! Where are we going? Over here. -Slowly. This way. -That way. I’ll walk you home. Hold on tight. I don’t want to go home! If not, the Little Li Flying Dagger will be replaced. I’ll hold on tight. -Go home! -Slow down! Let’s drink!
Cheers! It hurts! Xue. I have something to say to you. Go on. Look in my eyes. I’m looking. Take good care… Take good care of my buddy. Buddy! Good buddy! Sunian. -Take care… -Sunian! Slow down. Take good care of Xue. Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of her.
I couldn’t bear to part with you guys. Easy. I couldn’t bear to part with you guys. -I couldn’t bear to part with you guys. -Easy. Come on. I’ll send you home. -Let’s go. -Let’s drink. Let’s drink. Let’s drink. Let’s drink. -This is your house. -Let’s drink. I can walk on my own! I can walk on my own! Wait for me to come back. Cheers! -He’s gone. -Come on. Come on, Xue. I’ll walk you home.
You don’t have to walk me home. You don’t have to. I’ll take care of her, Shiyin. Wu Huan, walk her home. Okay. Zhang Qi, let’s drink. Shiyin! I’m leaving! Bye! Sunian, let’s go home. Come on. Hey. Leaving just like that? Why don’t I walk you to the door?
It’s just nearby. No need for that. Well, how was your exam? Not bad. I’m in a good mood as well. Congratulations. You? Found a job yet? Not yet. What is it? Nothing. Do as you wish. It’s none of my business. Shiyin. What now? The other day, back in my house,
I shouldn’t have lashed out at you. I’m sorry. Actually, I got a little impulsive that day. Next time, I’ll apologize to your mom in person. It’s okay. We’re no longer classmates anyway. What do you mean by that? We’ve graduated today. You don’t have to hide from me anymore. Who’s hiding from you?
When I wanted to quit school, you said you needed me. That’s why I stayed. But I get the feeling that you no longer need me. I used to see you as a beam of light. I loved running after the light. Used to? But now, I got scorched by this light. Of course.
It’s not you. You never cared about the kind of life that I lived. I was only there when you needed me. That day, I was really happy when you came. It was the most precious birthday I’ve ever had. Don’t cry. You should be happy. I will never pester you again. From now on,
I’ll no longer be in your world. Wu Huan! Must you leave? ♪The sky is turning foggy♪ ♪My vision gets blurry♪ I won’t let you go! ♪When I miss you♪ Who said I don’t need you anymore? You fool! ♪There’s a strong surge of courage in my heart♪ I need you.
♪You are my starry sky♪ ♪Let me discover the beam of light♪ ♪Down the farthest road♪ ♪Quietly illuminates the deepest part of the heart♪ Your master is going to lose this game. These two old men have played chess all their lives, but they are always neck and neck. No rush.
After the two of them retire, you and Mr. Zheng can continue it. You sure have learned from Qiaomu and have a witty tongue now. Well, I have to. If not, I can never win any argument with her. I kept losing and never won once. You actually wanted to win an argument
With your wife? Look. There will be even direr consequences if you win. It looks like you’ve been beaten a lot at home. When’s Qiaomu’s due date? Around National Day. That’s fast. That’s right. Has Xue received the acceptance letter? Don’t mention it. It’s so distressing. What if she doesn’t get accepted? Take it easy.
Wait for a few more days. The acceptance letters are sent in batches. But Shiyin has gotten hers two weeks ago. These two days would be the last batch. If she still didn’t get it… When she evaluated her score, we got so worried. It was all just right above the line. Look.
If she gets one or two more questions wrong… Well, she could fill up a few choices in the application form. Even if she didn’t get accepted by her first choice, there should be some other way out, right? I didn’t give myself a way out. What? You didn’t fill in for the second choice?
I’m not saying you don’t stand a chance to get into the School of Foreign Studies. But I think you should at least play safe. I didn’t. I acted on impulse and thought I had to enter the School of Foreign Studies. How driven! That’s easy. Either you won’t get the acceptance letter,
Or if you do, it’ll be the School of Foreign Studies for sure. You’ll get it for sure. My roommate knows a lecturer from the School of Foreign Studies. He said the last batch of acceptance letters had just been sent. Well, I’m in Beijing. By right, I should have received it already. I joined
The School of Foreign Studies freshmen group chat. Everyone got their offers except me. The last two who received it are in Tibet and Hainan. If I don’t receive it by tomorrow, I’ll be too embarrassed to stay in the group chat. Let’s go and eat at the drum tower. Don’t think about it anymore.
I’m not going. Oh, right. You wanted to see the animals, right? Come on. Let’s go to the zoo. I’m not going. Why don’t we go shopping in Xidan? This year’s summer clothes are so pretty. Go ahead. I don’t deserve to go. I’m going home to watch “Harry Porter”.
You’ve watched the new “Harry Potter” hundreds of times. Are you still watching it? I’d rather be in that world. At least Dumbledore would send me an acceptance letter. Seriously? Just repeat a grade again. What’s the big deal? What do we do now? I’m out of ideas. Also, I’m afraid
That Xue really didn’t pass the exam. What then? I can hear you! Since we were kids, this is the first time I share the same thought with you. When she was evaluating her score, she seemed to have barely passed. But she couldn’t remember the answers to a few questions.
If she got them all right, it should be fine. What if she got them all wrong? What if her composition went off-topic? What if she missed another four questions in the maths exam? Back then, your greatest strength was optimism. I have too many strengths now. This is nothing. I can’t hear another word.
You two can figure something out. So long as it’s good for Xue, I’ll do it. Keep her company then. Don’t you know how Xue is? Once she starts watching “Harry Potter” and gets into her own spiritual world, those around her will only be annoying Muggles. I’ll get going now. Where are you going?
Meeting Wu Huan? It’s none of your business. Here’s a round of applause for you. I’m happy for you guys. But it’s a shame for Wu Huan. He’s out of your league. You’re just being jealous. I’ll go now. Call me if there’s anything. Niannian. Help! I forgot my keys again.
The dorm supervisor isn’t around during the summer holidays. Is Yunsheng there? I don’t know. I’ve knocked on the door but no one answered. All right. I’ll come over now. What’s the matter? My roommate forgot his keys. Are you going to abandon me? I’m going abroad soon. Keep in touch.
Love the new, and loathe the old. Used me and abandoned me. You are better with words now. Give me another one. I’ll see you when I see you. [Shunda Express] These are urgent. Hurry up and send them over. Okay. Quickly send them over. Okay. What are you doing? You must be Mr. Ji.
I got your notification that I was hired. Are you Wu Huan? Yes. Thank you so much. I dare not think about working at big logistics companies. Even small ones refused to hire me. I’m so excited that you’re willing to hire me. Shiyin was right. You’re a good kid. Come. I’ll show you
Around the logistics station first. This way. Come with me. Shiyin asked me to arrange a supervisor position for you. But over here, everyone’s a supervisor. What we’re dealing with here are all difficult tasks. You’re Shiyin’s… I’m her uncle. Didn’t she tell you? No. This girl. She came here
And pestered me for a few days. I thought she already told you. Perhaps, she wanted to give me a surprise. It’s all right. Since you’re here, it’s all on you whether you do a good job or not. Keep it up, young man. Don’t worry. I’ll surely do a good job. Come on.
I’ll show you around. What’s with the strong smell of alcohol? Sure enough, he’s in the room. He’s gone socializing again. Right? It’s been a week in a row. Isn’t it tough to do design? Not only do your designs have to be good, but you must also be able to hold your liquor.
But that’s not the case with other design students. Well, Baibai is an ambitious guy. If he wants to establish his own brand, he has to pave the way. What do those people know about design? All they know is to drink. Let’s wake him up to get something to eat. Forget it.
Let him sleep, I bet he has to drink again tonight. Xue. Here. Mom, I’m full already. Enjoy yourselves. Wait, you haven’t even eaten. She’s worried. I’m worried too. Seeing how she is, I dare not even say anything. It’s killing me. Just hold your tongue. If not, you might start fighting.
Like I dare to argue with her. What’s done is done. It’s best if she is accepted. If not, we’ll figure out another way. What if our girl can’t go to college? What’s next? Let her repeat a grade? I’m afraid she can’t take it. Let’s see what she thinks. I thought
You would want her to repeat a grade. Can you accept the fact if she’s not going to college? Whether or not I can take it, it’s no big deal. I’m afraid our girl can’t take it. Look how tired she got and how much weight she lost in her senior year.
If I make her repeat a grade, won’t it pain you? But she still has to go to college. Let’s withdraw all the money. Hasn’t she always wanted to study abroad? Let’s figure out a way to send her to study abroad. You’re really something now. For the sake of our girl,
You’re throwing caution to the wind. No. Let me check how much money we have now. You… My dear owl. When are you coming? Sunian. Stop hiding. I saw you. For you. A wand? Where did you get this? From the toy store. It’s all a lie. There is no magic in this world.
Try to make a wish. Perhaps, there really is. I wish I won’t let my parents down again. ♪As I traverse this path without minding it♪ ♪My memory does all the hard work for me♪ ♪All the memories♪ ♪Are embedded deep within my heart♪ ♪The past I’ve been hiding from year after year♪
♪Carved into the days long gone♪ ♪Although simplicity is plain♪ ♪Its vibrancy has never faded♪ ♪Those songs in the past♪ ♪They had accompanied me through everything♪ ♪Singing♪ ♪About the stubbornness of our youth♪ ♪Using this song♪ ♪To boost our courage as we sing♪ ♪Please don’t cry♪ ♪Because of you♪ ♪Until I saw the bustling city♪
♪Until I realized that it was once within my reach♪ ♪I was this sober once♪ ♪But I still did the same thing♪ ♪As days go by, I wish to forget♪ ♪But unknowingly, I remember them again♪ ♪I remember the deep feelings that were long gone♪ ♪Within those simple days♪ ♪Those songs in the past♪
♪They had accompanied me♪ ♪As I regretted our parting♪ ♪During our youth♪ ♪Using this song♪ ♪This song belongs to us♪ ♪Please don’t cry again♪ ♪And don’t ask♪ ♪When I’ll return♪