[Memory of Encaustic Tile] EP05 | 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 5] [Beginning to Understand] Wu Huan! Zhang Qi! Sunian! Shiyin! Where are you? Sunian! Who’s there? Show yourself! [National College Entrance Examination] So it’s you. You’re early. I… I’m only a high school freshman.
That’s all you got? Did you have a nightmare? It lasted the whole night. It was so scary. What did you dream about? I dreamed about the college entrance exam. A villain was shooting hidden weapons at me with all his might. The hidden weapons were mathematical formulas! You even dream about the exam.
Are you that scared of the exam? [Pass the college entrance exam smoothly] It’s terrifying. I’ve been praying every day to be selected for the study abroad program, so I don’t have to sit for the college entrance exam. What are you up to? We were cheering for you. Why? What?
I was afraid he might write the wrong word. So I’m here to correct it. I want you two to get out! Get out! Get out! Leave! Not you. Chase these two out. You should go out first. I need to talk to Xue. Don’t destroy my work. Xue, I want to tell you
A piece of good news. What is it? I’m taking you to the countryside. Your hometown down south? I thought Spring Festival was over. Why are we going to your hometown? I thought I didn’t have to go back if I went to Hainan this year. But I still have to go back.
Isn’t that great? Why are you unhappy? The house is too shabby. There’s no water heater and no toilet. We can barely get a few channels on TV. Why do you want me to accompany you then? Please accompany me. Every time I go back, I’m always not happy. My aunt doesn’t talk to me.
My grandma’s hearing isn’t that good. It’s exhausting when I talk to her. Xue. Please, Xue. Fine, okay. Even if I’m willing to go, my mom won’t let me. She’s now at my house, talking to my mom. She said, if you’re willing to go, you can go. Really? -Let’s go then. -Wait!
Aren’t you going to wipe the ink from your face? What did they write? “Pass the college entrance exam smoothly.” Remember to keep warm. Listen, you must not take off your sweater and thermal pants. It will be cold in the countryside. Also, when you have a meal there,
Don’t eat how you always do at home. It doesn’t matter if you like the food or not, you must eat them. Don’t leave any leftovers, understand? I wanted to bring you some apples. But your dad didn’t allow it. You must eat more fruits, okay? Don’t… Mom!
I’ll be gone only for a few days. Don’t worry. I’ll treat your daughter like mine. I’ll take good care of her. Exactly. I’m not worried. It’s just that my crazy daughter would behave wildly without me around her. Listen… Madam. I’ll watch her. Mom! Dad! I’ll get going now! Xue! Xue.
I’m not done talking yet, Xue. -Bye, Mom! -Enough, stop talking already. It’ll be dark if you keep talking. What do you mean? It’s still early. It gets dark earlier during winter. -Go now, Lin. -Look at that kid. -Lin, hurry now. -Xue, listen to me. Don’t take off your sweater. Bye-bye. Our daughter is
Only going to the countryside. Countryside only? Do you know how far that is? If anything happens, can you be there first thing? You’re not wary at all. Were you hoping that I’d go so that you can enjoy yourself at home? What are you doing? There’s a mosquito. Why did I let her go?
Sunian, why are you still so bad at playing games? I’ll go home and study, then. Why are you studying on your holiday? You must be crazy. Don’t go. I’ll feel lonely if you leave. Don’t worry. I won’t abandon you. Get lost. Wait. I want to show you something. It’s exciting. Exciting?
It wasn’t easy to get it. Don’t tell anyone about this. I don’t think that’s a good idea. What’s wrong with it? Shao Xue’s gone at last. It’s a rare opportunity. You see, foreigners aren’t the same. It has more impact. The women are beautiful too. I’ll pass. Hey, wait. I’ll show it to you.
-See? -Are you out of your… It’s exciting. Are you sure you don’t want to watch it? [Pearl Harbor] I tell you what. The war scene is amazing. You’re still a kid as expected. [Jinzhou Bridge] Time to get off. We’re finally here. Shiyin, which one is your grandma’s house? That one.
Your grandma’s house looks cool. What do you think, Xue? Does it feel like the house is hidden among the plants? It looks awesome. Our family wanted to book a tour group to a happy farmhouse just like this before. Luckily, you didn’t join it. Otherwise, you’ll regret it. Mister. Stop being sarcastic
And carry these things. Mom, I… Your dad will get upset if you keep talking. Behave. I’ve told you to endure these couple of days. Just two days. Take this. I said take it. Can you carry it, Xue? Yes. Look how strong Xue is. I won’t be in your way, then.
I’ll talk to you again. Lin. Give it to me. We’re back. Carry on. I’ll see you later, Madam. Madam. Are you working on something? Mister and Madam, how are you? Hello, Mrs. Gao. See you around. Come and visit, okay? Aunt. Sister. You’re back. Happy new year, Sister. Sister. You’re back.
Didn’t you say you’ll arrive at night? Mom waits for us at the entrance of the village every time. So I didn’t tell her the correct time. Sister, why are there so many people at home? They’ve installed the toilet you sent. They’re looking at it. Really? I’ll check on Mom. She is inside.
We’re going to have preserved radish for dinner. It smells so good. Mom, why are there so many people? Two days ago, your dad installed a new toilet for your grandma. -Don’t just stand there. -Come. Why install a new toilet? Why do you think we installed a new toilet? Your grandma is old. It’s inconvenient for her to go to the toilet. She has a hard time getting up and squatting. Moreover,
Didn’t you say it’s inconvenient not having a toilet here? I’m not going to share a toilet with them. Then, hold it in. You’re such a spoiled brat. Why didn’t you hold it in, then? That sounds just like it! Did I scare you? Xue, follow me. I’ll show you something nice.
This is the toilet the city folks use. It’s very convenient. Mister, why don’t you try and sit on it. See how it feels. Just sit. Just sit, Mister. That’s right. How does it feel? Is it comfortable? Yes, it is. After you use it, just close the lid.
You’re done after you flush it down with water. This is great. Really nice. My tooth! What happened? My tooth! I dropped it. My tooth fell. Your tooth fell. It’s all right. Later, I’ll find a way to get one for you. Shiyin, why didn’t you join us? An elderly dropped
His fake tooth in the toilet just now. It was hilarious. I don’t want to see those people. They’re just some country bumpkins. Don’t be mad. Look! A goat. Little cutie. Come on. -Xue. -See how cute it is. I asked you here to maintain a refined manner with me.
Why are you being a country bumpkin now? The goats look refined too. See? It looks like Zhang Qi. Here we are buying reference books after watching a movie. Don’t you think that’s too much of a difference? We need a proper balance between study and play. If you don’t study,
You’ll rank at the bottom again next semester. At worst, I’ll just study overseas and accompany Shao Xue. [IELTS Listening] Let’s buy some reference books for Shao Xue to study abroad. She’ll definitely be happy. I’ll leave it to you. What’s wrong? You don’t want her to go? Do you? Hasn’t she been nagging
About going abroad? But if she leaves… Things won’t be the same anymore. Why? She’ll be further apart from us. She’ll have a new life and new friends. I think you’ve studied too much that your brain is twisted. Life changes every day. But some things can’t be replaced. Take your dad, for instance.
Rolex may look nice. But he still prefers antique clocks. The two of us are Shao Xue’s antique clocks. She may change her friends. Our position will never change. Are you that confident? Of course. When you enter the university and make new friends, does it change my position in your heart?
Sometimes the truth hurts. You’re just being stubborn. Do you still remember the summer camp when we were kids? We didn’t see each other for only a month. Someone kept asking my mom every day. “Is Zhang Qi home yet?” “Where on earth did Zhang Qi go?” “When is Zhang Qi coming back?”
That’s because you took my video game away. I know you missed me. Don’t be shy about it. Just tell me if you miss me next time. I’ll say a few words, okay? Today is Spring Festival. Let’s welcome Xue as our guest here. Welcome! I wish Mom good health and longevity. Happy Spring Festival.
-Cheers, Mom. -Happy new year! -Stay healthy. -Thank you. Mom, have a seat. Let’s start eating. Shiyin, eat this. Let her do it herself. Mom, don’t serve her food. She’s already a grown-up. I said, eat this meat. I can’t chew it. Eat this, Shiyin. Grandma, I’m on a diet. I don’t eat meat.
Do you want fatty meat? I’ll get you some. Just eat whatever your grandma gives you. Shiyin’s friend, have some meat too. Thank you, Grandma. Xue, this is our local specialty. Bamboo shoot. You must try it. You can’t find this in the city. Sure. Here you go. This was Mr. Lin’s favorite dish
When he was a kid. Thank you. Eat more. It’s delicious. Grandma, it’s delicious. Eat more if you like it. You can eat it if she doesn’t want it. Thank you. Check out, please. [Spoken English for Travel] All right. Please wait for a moment. Hello, Siyuan. Okay, we’ll be there in the afternoon. Bye-bye.
Siyuan wants us to go to the art school. He said Mr. Sun wants to give us an assignment. To the art school? Shiyin, do you girls feel bored? There are a lot of things at the market ahead. I can show you around. It’s okay. Okay, I’ll take you later. Grandma, we’re not going.
Have a candy. Thank you, Grandma. Here’s one for you. Thank you. I’m going to feed the chickens. You two carry on. Let me help you, Madam. Let me help you. This young lady is so nice. The chubby one is adorable. This tall one is handsome. This one has nothing special.
What do you mean by that? Siyuan, didn’t you say Mr. Sun has an assignment for us? Yes. Qiaomu wants to make a video for her graduation project. Mr. Sun told me to help her out. So I’m helping her. So you lied to us. No. Think about it. If I can’t graduate
Because of this, I might not be able to continue working at the restoration department anymore. How do you want us to help you? I want to make a short film about the national college entrance exam. So I want to ask the three of you to act as high school students.
What’s the content about? This is what I have in mind for now. In the first scene, it’ll show you studying hard. The second one will show you giving each other encouragement. The third one would be you running with all your might. During the post-editing, I’ll make a montage of these scenes
And show them as a whole picture of the college entrance exam. What do you think? Nothing new. Not interesting. Not quite up there. Whose idea is this? Mine. Actually, there’s still room for improvement. This is what we came up with after brainstorming for ten days. Why don’t you brainstorm again?
We’re already running out of time. If I don’t shoot now, I can’t submit it next week. -Something came up at home. -Something came up at home. Stop right there. Come on, guys. Can’t you take it as doing me a favor? Moreover, Mr. Sun asked for this. Do it for Mr. Sun.
Do it for Bronzeware Restoration Division. Do it for China’s cultural relics. Am I right? For the great inheritance. You guys need to improve your ideological awareness. -We do have urgent matters. -We do have urgent matters. Stop right there! No one is going anywhere before we finish the shoot today.
I tried to ask nicely, but you won’t listen. Come on, guys. Mr. Lin? Aunt? Ms. Ji Lan. Shiyin, look! It’s you! Don’t see it. Shiyin, did you grow up at your grandma’s house? No. I left when I was three years old. I don’t remember anymore. Why did you keep these photos?
There are so many nice pictures. Why didn’t you put them in the album? You look pretty cute. Look. See how happy you look. Grandma, who took these pictures? I did. You know how to take pictures? Wait here. See this. You were chubby as a kid. You look so adorable.
Stop looking at it. I looked ugly. Turn it slowly. I’m not done looking at it. Her dad bought this for me. It’s been so many years. Can you still use it? Old cameras aren’t your average camera. Madam, sit here. I’ll take a picture of you. Okay. Have a seat.
Don’t take it. I didn’t wash my hair yesterday. I won’t look nice. Camera, camera, tell me who’s the world’s fairest of all. Of course, it’s Shao Xue’s friend, Lin Shiyin. Change another pose. Come in! Grandma, if your shoes are spoiled, can’t you just buy a new one? You want candy? It’s on the table. Okay. You guys go ahead. [“National College Entrance Exam Publicity Film”] There are only ten days left before the college entrance exam. We rather do one more set of questions
Than go to sleep. We rather study more than eat. I can’t do it. Don’t think it like that. This moment has finally come after we persisted for three years. Let’s overcome this together. I can’t do it. You said the wrong line. I said I couldn’t do this. Stop rolling. Sunian,
The shoot is going to be over soon. Qiaomu, do you want to graduate? After you finish shooting this, I don’t think you can graduate. Sunian, I don’t want to shoot such empty words either. Then, what else can you do when the subject is the national college entrance exam? Tell me. I have one immature idea. Tell me. I think the national college entrance exam should be a battle, not a publicity film. What do you mean? Have any of you watched any animation with a passion for justice? For instance, Naruto. Slam Dunk? Saint Seiya? Have you watched any of them? How is this related?
Leave it to me, then. Why are there photos stacked together here? There’s no space in the album. So it’s all stacked up at the back. Shiyin, this must be your grandma, right? She looks like a star of the Old Shanghai. She looks amazing. Your grandma must be the daughter of a noble family.
She looks beautiful. Mom, don’t wait here. I’ll call you after he’s done repairing them. It’s okay. Go back to what you’re doing. All done. How much is it? Three yuan. Why is it so expensive? Give me some discounts. It’s the new year, so the price has increased. How about two yuan? All right.
It was only 50 cents two years ago. Your grandma is so thrifty. She can wear a pair of shoes for such a long time. My dad said my grandpa died early. To bring up my dad and my aunt, my grandma lived frugally. But her life is a lot better now.
But she’s still so frugal. Some habits are hard to get rid of once they are formed. Take me, for instance. If I don’t eat meat for a day, I’ll feel sick. What’s this? Shiyin, look! Look at these. These are trinkets sold by some roadside booths. They look pretty. They are so old-fashioned.
That’s because you’ve never seen my mom’s jewelry box. Do you like it? Try it on. It’s okay, Grandma. Try it. It looks lovely. It’s a rabbit. Were you born in the year of the rabbit? If you don’t wear it, I’ll wear it, then. I try it on. Do I look cute?
Like the demon from Journey to the West. Demons look pretty. How do they trap humans otherwise? Try it on. You have nothing to lose anyway. You look pretty. So pretty. Really? Your grandma should wear one too. Wear a bangle, Madam. I’m too old for this. Just wear one.
You see? It looks pretty, right? Madam, let’s take pictures. Shiyin, take a photo. Look at the camera. Three. Two. One. Say cheese! What kind of person am I in your eyes? A high and mighty princess who needs to be cared for. Actually, I wasn’t like that before.
I arrived in Beijing when I was three. At that time, other children bullied me because I dressed like a country bumpkin. My mom is a proud woman. At that time, my family didn’t make a lot of money. But my mom still bought me very expensive clothes to dress me up
Like a little princess. When I entered primary school, no one associated me with being a country bumpkin anymore. I almost forgot all that had happened when I was little. But I remember I was pretty happy while I was here. Grandma dotes on me and lets me do whatever I want. Everyone here treats
Me like a little princess. But I’m scared people know that I grew up in the countryside. I’m terrified they’ll find out that I have a bunch of country bumpkins as relatives. I’m afraid they wouldn’t flatter me after they’ve found out. I’m afraid they’ll call me a country bumpkin
And bully me like those people in the past. So I forced myself to forget the people and my past here. I remember when I had just arrived in Beijing, my grandma and Aunt always wrote letters to me. But they stopped writing because I never replied to them. I just feel it’s a disgrace
To keep in touch with them. Actually, I find my mom to be embarrassing too. I can make trouble and quarrel with her. But I mustn’t hurt her because I know how much she loves me. We mustn’t hurt those who love us. Am I right? Today, I saw you help
My grandma feed the chickens and take pictures. I suddenly feel it’s not embarrassing anymore because you looked happy and enjoyed yourself. But I’ve trapped myself. I no longer know how to get close to them. How about… How about we sleep first? I’m so sleepy. Let’s sleep.
We’ll talk about this after we wake up tomorrow. Let’s sleep now. Fine, go to sleep. Silly girl. My mom called me that too. But I know she loves me. So you must believe your grandma, your aunt and the people who love us. They’re willing to give us a chance. I know that. Xue,
Visit us if you have time. Take care, Madam. Mom, it’s cold outside. Go back inside. It’s okay. No, Grandma. I can’t accept this. Madam, I can’t take this. -I can’t. -Just take it. See you, Madam. Mom. Grandma, keep it. Keep it for yourself. Shiyin has an allowance. That’s not the same. Take it.
Grandma, I can’t accept it. Take it. You must buy new shoes for the new year. You won’t like the ones I pick. So go and buy a pair yourself. Mom, we’ll get going then. Take care, okay? Let’s get going now. Have a safe trip. Sister, take good care of Mom and yourself, okay?
Thank you, Grandma. Grandma, see you. Shiyin’s grandma and aunt, goodbye! Bye-bye. Go home, Mom. Drive safely. Drive safely. Shiyin, how much did your grandma give you? [May you be happy and prosperous] Five hundred. That much? Shiyin, do you know what this 500 yuan means to your grandma? This is your grandma’s expenses
For months. Mom, let’s go back inside. Let me see them longer. Xiaohong! Xiaohong! Grandma. Grandma, I’ll visit you and call you often. If you want to eat anything, just call me. I’ll make it for you. I like everything that you cook for me. Grandma, when you come to Beijing,
I’ll take you out to buy the most beautiful shoes in Beijing. You’re the kindest. Aunt, you must come with Grandma. Okay, we will. Go now. It’s not safe when it gets dark. You must visit me. Don’t lie to me. Okay. Aunt, Grandma, see you. We’ll get going now. Shiyin. Shiyin?
So your name is Lin Xiaohong? If you tell anyone, I’ll kill you. Xue, thank you for accompanying me. Next year, I’ll come with you again to visit your grandma. It’s only been several days, and you already miss Xue? I don’t. Aren’t you drawing her? No. It looks similar, that’s all. How stubborn.
Just like your dad back then. Mom. You used to live overseas. Is it really interesting out there? Of course, it’s interesting. I was still studying at the time. I often talked about art and dreams with others. We’d plan to watch the sunrise today. The next day, we’d go to the wheat field.
We had no troubles or worries. Why did you return then? I have someone I care about. Anywhere without this person, I just can’t stay. Then, if someone you care about is next to you, does that mean there’s no need to go overseas? Not necessarily. Those who have dreams will only come back
After seeing the wonderful world outside. Only then they’ll feel content. Don’t worry. If it’s yours, it’ll be yours eventually. Shiyin’s grandma made this fermented bean paste. I know this. These are dried bamboo shoots. My mother-in-law dried all these. She told me to share it with everyone here. Really? Yes. Zheng said it’s delicious
If we stew meat with it. It’s tastier after marinating it overnight. That’s great. So much delicious food. Right. If there’s a chance, we’ll go back with you. That’s a must. It’s a deal, then. We’ll go back together for the coming new year. Okay? Okay, it’s decided, then. That’s great. Is that place fun?
Of course, it’s fun. There are many little animals except you. Is it that fun? I’m going next time. They might feel reluctant to bring you along. Ms. Jin Ning, where’s Sunian? He’s at home. By the way, he said he has something for you. Really? I’ll go and see him then. I’m coming too.
Wait, wait. I’m packing up some food for your mom. Wait for a while. -I’ll pack some more. -Yes. Give these to your mom. Bring it for Zhang Ling. That’s too much. Take more. Sunian! Sunian! Sunian! Sunian, what is it that you want to give me? It’s cold outside. Come in.
Sunian, what do you want to give me? What are these? Improve English Conversation, the method of writing composition, and IELTS question bank for your level. Sunian, you’re too kind. I always couldn’t decide which to buy. I’m not that kind. Actually, I hope you won’t make it overseas. Do you know my favorite place?
The Forbidden City. Why do I like it then? I don’t know. Because it’ll never change. At least, while I’m still alive. Not only that, it won’t change for hundreds of years. You’re right. As time changes, only the Forbidden City seems to have a “pause” button pressed inside.
We can take the time to experience everything without having to rush. I don’t get it. But I think the people in the image here are like you, our parents, Mr. Sun, and Mr. Luo as well. But you’re not like them. You always say you wanted to see the bigger world.
I’d often have this selfish thought. I hope that you won’t be able to go and stay here forever. But your dream to explore the world should be the same as me wanting to be still. If it’s not fulfilled, it’ll be very sad. I don’t want you to feel sad. I hope
You can be happy like always. Sunian, are you afraid I might forget you if I leave? ♪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♪