01x26 - Episode 26

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ADAPTED FROM DURING THE SNOWSTORM

BY MOBAO FEIBAO

I think it should be available

in one or two days.

This is not enough.

Follow this schedule.

It's already 1 a.m.

All right,

that's all for now.

Well, about the food pricing

and the next season's training plans,

I'll reply to that tomorrow.

You guys go back and get some rest.

See you tomorrow.

We must be patient.

Yiyang just took over the place.

Let's give him some time

to learn more about it.

No need to finish it all today.

But we have to go through these files.

Jiang Yang is hospitalized.

So a lot of files need to be signed now.

They're piled up.

You'll have to read them.

I will.

That's all.

Without reading the files,

it will be pointless.

Meeting adjourned.

Okay.

All right. You guys rest early.

Okay.

Head back early.

At 2 p.m. tomorrow,

I will meet with each group's leader.

Thank you all.

See you.

I'm off.

Okay, take care.

Take care.

-Take care.

-Take care.

DONGXIN CITY

Are you making fun of me?

No, I'm worried about you.

What else can I do?

It's serious business.

I must deal with it.

After I take a shower,

let's have a brief meeting.

Are you serious?

Of course.

How did you get here?

By bike.

Arrange a car for her.

No need.

It's not safe late at night.

Do it.

Okay.

Your room was just renovated.

The water heater doesn't work.

Well, I can at least wash my face.

See you in the billiard room.

The meeting room is stuffy.

Look.

When it was renovated,

Jiang Yang didn't repaint it.

Previously, we engraved our names on it

when we won.

During the day,

you'll see it more clearly.

Who called you back?

Wu Wei.

He told me we would have a meeting

and asked where I was.

Come on.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

The gas is costly.

He's here.

I just took over.

I don't want big changes.

I have a few plans.

I'll tell you guys

and we can discuss it.

First, starting today,

the snooker group

will have 30 spots each year

for closed training in the UK.

That's the home of this sport.

Its cultural atmosphere

and training are cutting-edge.

Star players trained

at their own expense before.

Starting now,

I want to take this as a benefit

and promote it.

Got it.

It costs money.

Second,

I want to host a new event

starting in this city.

It still costs money.

You've got a point.

Duncuo.

Hosting a competition

is not a small matter.

Sponsors often withdraw their funds

or even disappear before the competition.

Since you want to host it,

I know you will keep doing it.

You want to expand the influence

of this industry.

Indeed, it's a good idea

to attract people.

But at the same time,

you need to consider the risk

of the funding pulling.

In other words,

it will cost our own money.

So at least we need

to get money for a rainy day.

Since it's all understood,

I'll go to the third plan.

I'll systematically create star players

and star coaches.

For example,

Xin…

I mean Coach Xin

really needs to be promoted.

He graduated from elementary school.

He used to be a farmer,

a miner, and a small store owner.

He systematically learned billiards at 22.

But among his students,

one ranked second in the world

and won three tournaments within a year.

That's Lin Lin

and your junior.

She ranked first in the world, right?

My coach

indeed has a knack for teaching.

His personal best is a national champion,

but it doesn't mean

he can have excellent students.

I'm afraid

that some coaches

don't want to be promoted.

The talented

deserve to be promoted

and known by more people.

This can motivate more people.

If we need people

to pay attention to our project,

we need to share legendary stories.

In this way,

many teenagers will get interested

and join us.

I know

it's a long way to go.

We must do it step by step.

But perhaps after decades,

billiards may become

as popular as other sports.

Our club is willing

to contribute to this industry

without seeking profit.

Why did you stop?

I've finished.

You don't get it?

It is very simple.

It still costs money.

Yiyang, who will promote

your people for free?

It will cost a fortune.

Some players and coaches

could be famous in this circle,

but others didn't know them.

Now, it's rare to have

a famous player outside this circle.

In one word,

they are money-burning plans

for the next three years.

But where do we get the money?

Check your phone.

You guys will get a competition plan.

Each has a different plan.

Take a close look at the games.

There are games at home and abroad.

I know some of you

haven't participated in any before.

But many event organizers

hold new competitions.

To attract well-known players,

the bonus is high.

But they don't count

for world ranking points.

You guys work hard

and join more games.

More games, more money.

Don't look at me.

My schedule is tighter.

I was worried just now

that you had a hard time

in the meeting room.

Why did I wait for you for a year?

Turns out you're a troublemaker.

He's a game troublemaker.

I'm fine.

It's just for fun.

I'll be glad to earn some money.

But…

I have retired.

So what are you saying?

We make money and you enjoy it?

Wu Wei, get me one.

My grandma invites you over

for dinner this weekend.

Will he think

I'm forcing him to marry me?

I just chatted with my grandma.

She praised you.

I guess she was just saying it.

Grandma heard

that you took care of Xiaotian in Hull,

so she wanted to thank you.

Don't overthink it.

If you don't want to come,

I'll let my grandma know tomorrow.

It's all right.

Let's go over this weekend.

Saturday, Sunday,

or Friday night works.

I'm available.

Any time is fine.

That's all.

Anything else?

You called us here for a meeting.

There's one thing.

The 9-ball World Championship

is approaching.

We're leaving on Thursday.

A week in advance.

Got it.

Dismissed.

What's wrong with you?

Not sleepy?

Do you want to play?

Are you kidding?

-Come on.

-Go home.

Let's go.

We're leaving.

-I have to go.

-I'm also leaving.

We're leaving this Thursday, right?

Yes, this Thursday.

See you.

This Thursday?

So…

I can't visit Yin Guo's family.

Grandma has been living with us

and she doesn't go out.

Let me know when you're free.

Is he busy?

Let's talk after you're done.

I just heard

that you're leaving for a match.

Lin Lin told you?

She's from the coaching team.

So she must know it in advance.

Yes.

Thursday?

Today is Monday.

It's okay to have dinner

with my grandma before I leave.

But

you are in your lowest spirits.

I don't want to make you socialize.

Let's have dinner after I come back.

In two weeks.

Hello.

Do you want me to talk with you?

Or

do you want me to stay on the line?

Just say something.

Anything is okay.

Hold on.

I guess you just took a shower

and finished your skincare.

Now,

you'll brush your teeth

and then get into bed.

You guessed wrong.

Well,

I remembered that I hadn't packed.

So I am about to pack.

I'm going back to the club tomorrow.

Then I will

stop by the dry cleaner.

If you're too tired to talk,

just listen to me.

Okay.

You know what?

I was neck and neck

with my rival in this competition.

I almost lost.

I could win this time

thanks to Liu Xiran's mistake.

If there is a next time,

I must compete seriously.

However, Xiaodong has always told me

that luck is also a kind of strength.

What do you say?

I can't believe that's what he said.

He relies

on nothing

but hard work.

There's more than you'd expect.

Xiaodong has many sides.

Well, I had no idea

that he had dated someone.

But you've seen this side of him.

Yiyang.

You have to learn

how to interact with others.

Don't try to argue.

You should be modest

and tolerant.

People talk.

Public opinion can be daunting.

The day my parents passed away,

at their funeral,

I didn't cry.

I don't know why.

I just didn't want to shed tears.

My younger brother cried miserably.

Because of this,

my relatives complained about me.

Today when you saw me,

did you think I was strange?

Today,

I noticed it.

All of them were crying

when we were shaking hands,

except for you.

Yes,

except for me, the most favored student.

You notice it

and so do others.

To put it nicely,

I was overly sad.

But to put it unkindly,

I was overly cold.

No.

I don't think so.

Moreover, my mom cares a lot

about this stuff.

She's particular about it.

She just never talked about it.

Go to sleep.

I'll wait for you.

Okay.

Good night.

WOMEN'S OPEN

Lin Yiyang.

Are you awake?

I'll hang up.

You get more sleep.

Hold on.

I miss you.

Kiss me.

I kissed you.

EMPLOYEE SYSTEM OF DONGXIN CITY CLUB

BEIJING TOURNAMENT 2005, DUNCUO

ZONGZONG

TOP TEN TOURNAMENT 2008, DUNCUO

JIANGSU ELITE GRAND TOURNAMENT 2005

Yiyang.

Breakfast?

Have a seat.

Sit.

I think

you are oversimplifying things.

Thirty spots.

That's too much.

Only three of our players

can enter the snooker world rankings.

Sending 30 players abroad

is simply burning money.

That's right.

But if you worry too much

about it back then,

our club wouldn't rise,

right?

Initially, none of the first players

in our club was famous.

What's worse,

my coach just got

two talented students when he was over 60.

He often said

cultivating talent

must spare no expense.

Let's talk about the contest.

Yiyang, I know

you have great ambitions,

like your coach.

But I think we should first

take care of internal affairs, right?

Yes, you are right.

Our club always comes first.

But holding games

is beneficial for us.

As the industry takes off,

everyone's status will be

significantly different.

I am old.

I don't care about that.

Your coach is there.

Let's not go over.

Don't let them see us.

You don't care,

but please think about our players.

Let's not talk about snooker.

Among the players

on the Women's 9-ball list,

Chinese girls are the majority.

We're proud.

But few people know about it.

Even fewer want to know

or pay attention.

I don't hope that no one

cares about our players

when they compete.

I hope that one day

when our players compete,

the stadium will be full,

and people will cheer for their wins.

Instead of how it is now,

in many events,

many coaches but few spectators

are in the audience.

This sport

lacks popularity.

Well, it's not an Olympic event,

not even in the Asian Games.

Well…

You're right.

Yiyang.

Just tell us about your idea.

Let's be straightforward.

Okay.

What's going on?

Can you hear them?

I can guess what they're saying.

A new leader applies new stuff.

I guess Lin Yiyang is trying

to make them accept new stuff.

In 1896, the first Olympic Game was held.

In 1988,

table tennis was included in the Olympics.

Many events have to start gradually.

Now, billiards associations

are submitting applications.

Our club is willing to do it.

Also,

I believe

that we can earn bread

and buns.

Have you had breakfast?

Yes, we have.

I have to go.

Okay.

-Well…

-Let's go.

Is he the unruly and arrogant boy

I knew before?

I'm confused.

Don't get up.

-No.

-Lie down and talk.

You're here.

How can I stay in bed?

Slow down.

-Slow down.

-Sit here.

-It's all right.

-It's okay.

-Slow down.

-I'm fine.

Gosh.

Sit.

Sit.

Slow down.

Coaches,

you all know about Yiyang pretty well.

Well…

He is

a high-ranking player.

He also has

earned much more money than me.

He was living a carefree life.

If I didn't play a family card before him,

he would not be back.

I'll pour you some tea.

Don't be mad.

It's okay.

Jiang Yang, let me do it.

It's okay. I can do it.

All right. I'll do it myself.

Stop it. Your hands are shaking.

-Listen to me.

-Let me do it.

I'm covered in injuries.

I really can't lead the team.

Both of you, say something.

What should we do?

What do you think?

He is Mr. He's top student,

the right person to take over the club.

I am worried.

He's going to make the business bigger.

What if he fails?

Well, we're too old

to play matches.

We can't earn prize money.

Is that your concern?

It looks like you disagree,

but you secretly agree on the inside.

According to what he said,

I've thought it over carefully.

I think what he said does make sense.

Listen.

When the club was first established,

we had nothing.

But we, along with Mr. He,

did what we thought was right.

We were quick in action.

We supported each other.

Have you nailed it?

Over the past week,

the young backbones have taken

a stand through actions.

Those top earners

will offer a bigger share of their bonus

from 20% to 40%.

Me included.

So no one will complain

for now.

Okay.

I have good news for you.

I can be discharged.

So soon?

-How--

-Don't get any wrong ideas.

I'm starting to rest.

To be your strongest support,

I must disappear for a while.

So find a place for me.

What place?

-A billiard room?

-Sure.

I'm not picky.

Jiang Yang.

Just feel free to stay.

Finally, I have a company.

Thank you.

Older people prefer to play safe moves.

After you come back,

you've scared those old coaches.

Recently,

I feel like I've said all the things

I didn't say before.

The World Championship ended today.

Yin Guo will return.

Go and pick her up.

Do you think I can't tell the time?

Then let's be serious.

This year's indoor sports meeting

has a billiards event.

Remember what we said when we were kids?

Of course.

I'm envious.

I'm envious of those who play sports

from a young age,

and of those who can

watch their sports on TV.

At the Asian Games

and the Olympics,

they win gold medals.

We watched

the Asian Games on TV. Remember?

Back then, billiards was its event.

We both promised

to win gold medals

and watch the national flag rise.

This year's sports meeting

is open to Asian players.

You can't miss it.

I just returned home.

I'm not a national player.

I believe

you're qualified.

I hope so.

Help yourself.

I have to go.

Take care.

Yin Guo, let me cut the fruit for you.

No need.

No full name.

Call her Yin Guo.

How dare you. She's Yiyang's girlfriend.

You can't blame me.

Who knew Yiyang would get a girlfriend?

What do you say?

What's going on?

Behave.

Dismissed.

You're acquainted

with them so soon.

Since you're so popular,

how about I sign you?

If so,

you should sign her instead.

She just won the World Championship.

Honestly speaking, I genuinely like her.

Well,

she just won the championship,

put away the gold medal,

and came here to practice.

As for me, the runner-up,

I'm just sitting here,

enjoying the summer breeze,

and drinking tea.

Even the strongest players

can't always win.

A runner-up?

You're a runner-up in the world ranking.

That's pretty good.

Xiran.

Tomorrow night,

there will be a party

for the World Championship winner.

Thank you,

but I'm not one of your club members.

You don't have to do this for me.

See you there.

Thank you.

Not at all.

This morning,

I ironed my shirt and trousers.

I even did my hair.

Your parents

will like me, I guess.

If only my parents

could judge by appearance, like me.

If so, you'll pass immediately.

Sadly,

all you like about me is my face.

You have countless merits.

Otherwise, I won't let you

meet my parents.

Hello, Yiyang.

Yiyang.

This is the dormitory.

Boys on the second floor.

Girls on the third floor.

-Yiyang.

-Yiyang.

Hi.

I got up too early.

I had no time to open the windows.

I feel like the places you live in

look quite similar.

Did you miss me?

I missed you.

I…

I'll tell you something funny.

Actually, my dad didn't want to meet you.

But he didn't say it directly

in case my grandma would be upset.

He just said

we just started dating.

It's too early

to meet you.

It's hard.

But then

during my competition, my dad called me.

He suddenly mentioned you.

I didn't mention you.

He did it first.

He said

he knew how hard it was

to develop niche sports.

But few successful players ever tried

to do something about it.

But you did it.

He praised you.

He thinks

you're good

and Dongxin City is lucky to have you.

So it seems your dad

has accepted me.

Then he asked me when you were free.

He wants to talk with you.

Glad to hear that.

Later, I'll think

about what to say

to your dad.

I…

There's one more thing.

What is it?

Well…

I…

Well…

I mean…

My period is one week late.

Well…

After the competition in Shenyang,

everyone was talking

about the indoor sports meeting.

But my mind was full of worries.

It's okay.

Don't worry.

I am here.

I am with you.

Anyway,

we need to confirm it.

Let's go to the hospital.

It's not too late.

We don't need to go to the hospital.

Should we go to the pharmacy?

I can test it at home.

Yes.

I'll go buy it.

Wait for me.

I'll be back soon.