01x17 - Episode 17

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♪ The possibility inside the impossible ♪

♪ Is still hiding in a parallel universe ♪

♪ I don't have the talent for happiness ♪

♪ I can only admit it ♪

♪ There must be some kind

of possibility in my imagination ♪

♪ That will crush

all impossibilities into dust ♪

♪ Even if they mock my delusion

and slowness ♪

♪ My foolishness ♪

=sn*per Butterfly=

(Adapted from the Jinjiang Novel

"sn*per Butterfly" by author Qibaosu)

=Episode 17=

(Brother)

Hello.

What's wrong with you?

Why was your phone off?

Do you know

how many times I called you?

Sorry, Sister.

Just now in the car,

my phone ran out of battery,

and I didn't bring a charger.

I just borrowed a power bank

and called you right away.

Where are you now?

I have arrived in Yan City.

I'm at a hotel now.

With Cheng Rui?

Wow.

You're really something now.

Impressive.

Disappear right after sending a text.

Don't you know I'd be worried?

Sorry.

I was a bit anxious.

I was mistaken.

We gotta go.

What's so urgent?

Just

Just that Cheng Rui has

some personal business.

I'll find a chance

to tell you when I'm back, Sister.

Did you bring enough money?

Be careful when you're outside.

When will you come back?

Probably in a day or two.

Here.

Found her.

Sister.

I'll hang up first.

Bye-bye.

Tao Wanwen.

Am I even

your best friend?

Running away from home is huge,

and you didn't bring me?

Alright.

When it comes to this kind of thing,

can you beat me?

Do you know how much I suffered

because of you today?

I wasn't even awake yet,

and got surrounded by a roomful of elders.

I'm almost traumatized.

My mom even suspected

that I put you up to it.

She said that a well-behaved,

and sensible girl like you,

without some unreliable person

giving you bad ideas,

how else could you do

something that impulsive?

Totally ridiculous.

I can't clear my name no matter what.

It really was tough on you.

But hiding away

from things you don't want

to face,

I did learn that from you.

You didn't tell them

you came to Yan City to find me, right?

Of course not.

I just left a note,

saying I couldn't stand the injustice,

and couldn't stay in that house

for even a minute.

But I did confide in my uncle.

He promised to help us

hold them off for now

and not reveal our location.

I know it'll throw the family

into chaos,

but I had no choice.

If I stayed home right now,

they'd definitely drag me

back to the school

and force me to change my application.

Exactly.

Why did you suddenly

apply to Yanbei University?

It's not really "sudden".

Had you planned this all along?

The NCEE is serious business.

How could I act on impulse?

I hesitated for a long time.

You all know

that ever since junior high school,

"Yanbei University School of Medicine"

has been stuck

right in front of my desk.

I know

that if I follow what they want

and walk

the path they planned for me,

the future

might be much easier.

But as the NCEE got closer,

the thought that I didn't want

to study medicine

became clearer and clearer.

Later, I figured it out.

The choice itself

might not be that important at all,

but compared to the bright future

the adults see in their eyes,

what I want

is more important.

I always knew you had your own ideas,

but I didn't expect them to be this big.

As for me,

I don't have any other requests.

Just please,

if you ever have any ideas,

tell me first thing.

Okay?

Okay.

Li Wu.

You got accepted.

Don't you want to visit Huaqing?

Can I go?

Of course.

I'll take you there tomorrow.

This school is huge.

Hey, Wen.

Take a photo for me.

It's not even your university.

Why are you taking pictures?

This is Huaqing.

Just visiting once

is enough for me to brag about.

Li Wu.

Together.

Wait, someone's coming.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

There's a bit of glare.

It's fine.

Let me see.

Looks good.

Li Wu.

This is Huaqing.

What do you think?

Actually, before coming to Yan City,

I was really anxious too.

I didn't know whether my choice

was really the right one.

But yesterday I followed the senior

and toured Yanbei University,

and I immediately felt

I had chosen well.

Just thinking that I'll be living there

the next four years,

I'm already super excited.

I know you've also been unsure

about how to choose.

So I thought

I'd bring you here

to feel Huaqing for yourself.

It's really nice.

What?

Why do you look like you're not really

looking forward to it?

(Chang Bar)

Don't doze off.

Help me check.

Should I go to Phuket

or Fiji this time?

(Explore the world)

I've never been

to Fiji.

I want to go too.

Phuket is just very beautiful,

and there's a lot to do.

I want to take two days off

and take Li Wu out to play.

If you're free, come with us.

I'm not free.

Of course, go to Fiji.

It's raining in Phuket now.

True.

I saw that there are

diving activities over there.

I want to take him to try it.

But I don't know if Li Wu

can swim.

Is Fiji visa-free?

Let me check.

Ask him

whether he can swim.

Why are you asking me?

I haven't even slept enough

and you dragged me up.

You heartless woman.

He's not here.

Right.

Speaking of this, it's really strange.

Some time ago,

I saw him being indecisive

about choosing his major.

I even wanted

to take him to visit some schools.

But then without a word,

he went to Yan City with his classmates.

I asked him what he went for,

and he couldn't explain clearly.

Kids grow up.

They have their own ideas.

Exactly.

Li Wu has already grown up.

He finished the NCEE.

At his age,

it's normal to hang out with friends.

Didn't you ask whether

he went with boys or girls?

He said he went out

with Cheng Rui.

When he comes back tonight,

I'll ask again.

Right.

He only told me

he would be back tonight.

He didn't say what time,

so I can go pick him up.

Aren't you managing him a bit too much?

Men don't like women

who manage them this much.

Stop using your so-called

dating experience to brainwash me.

This is my soon-to-be

Huaqing University-going brother.

He's still a man.

Brother: Sister.

(Received 100,000 yuan)

I've decided to apply for

Yijiang University's computer science.

I've already submitted my choices today.

What's wrong?

Where are you?

Just got home.

What's with the 100,000 yuan?

Where did it come from?

Yijiang University gave it.

A full scholarship.

What did you say?

I told you before

that Yijiang University

contacted me long ago.

What about Huaqing then?

I'm not going.

Not going?

Why aren't you going to Huaqing?

No.

Stop fooling around.

Your score can

I'm not fooling around.

I'm serious.

Yijiang University is giving me

a full scholarship,

tuition and fees waived.

And they promise

guaranteed admission to grad school.

A professor already contacted me.

I also told him

the research direction I want.

Anyway, I'll study there first.

If I can go straight to a PhD

in senior year,

then I'll

No.

I don't agree.

I already visited Yijiang University

this afternoon.

The admissions teacher

showed me around.

I

I really like it.

And

I've already submitted everything.

You've already submitted it?

Li Wu, you're unbelievable.

Such a big decision

and you made it all by yourself!

When did you come home today?

You left without saying,

and you submitted without saying.

What do you take me for?

You could've gone

to a better university.

Why choose Yijiang University?

You've seen Huaqing.

The top university in the country.

Isn't it better than Yijiang University?

What are you thinking?

Why did you suddenly change your mind?

I didn't suddenly change my mind.

I've always known

what I want.

What do you want?

I was helping you, you know.

Analyzing Huaqing's majors for you.

Planning your holiday trips.

Do you think tricking me is fun?

Is that so?

No.

I

I want to stay in Yi City

and study at Yijiang University.

Why must you stay here?

I want to become independent

as soon as possible

And pay you back,

as well as Mr. Cen and Mrs. Cen.

Also, I've thoroughly researched

Yijiang University's

Computer Science program.

After I go there, I also want

to consider their AI program.

Who told you that you have

to be independent now?

Am I rushing you to pay me back?

Are my parents rushing you?

No.

Let's go to the school now.

We'll find Mr. Qi.

See if there's still a way

to reverse this.

I'm not going.

What is wrong with you?

For such a small amount of money,

you're giving up such

a good opportunity?

You're still young.

You can't just look

at what's right in front of you

and act impulsively.

This is about your future.

You'll regret it one day.

I'm not young anymore.

And I really thought it through.

And it's not just because of the money.

I have my own reasons.

Then what are your reasons?

Anyway, you told me before.

From now on, my life

can be written by myself.

That was your blessing for me.

So you mean

I have no right to interfere?

That's not what I meant.

Then what did you mean?

Say something.

After all this time together,

you never changed.

You still treat me like an outsider.

Not even willing

to tell me your real reason.

Fine.

Then go.

No one here wants to control you.

(Date. Income. Expenses. Notes)

(Fiji)

(Fiji)

Sister.

I've put all the records of my expenses

for food, lodging, and transport

after coming to Yi City

on the desk in the study.

And also,

the things you bought me

I've included

all the prices I know.

And the 30,000 yuan

you gave to my uncle

Adding everything together,

I don't even know if 100,000 yuan

is enough.

If it's still not enough,

just tell me.

I'll find a way to repay it all later.

Fine.

You've wanted to settle things

with me for a long time, right?

Then why call me sister?

You've grown wings now.

You don't need me anymore.

Then go.

Sister.

Thank you

for taking care of me this past year.

Li Wu, what's wrong with you?

The group chat exploded.

They're all talking about

you giving up Huaqing

and choosing Yijiang University.

It's up to Li Wu

which school he applies to.

It has nothing to do with others.

What "others"?

Am I "others" to him?

I'm his best bro!

Li Wu.

Don't tell me you stayed

because you couldn't bear to leave me.

Where are you?

Did you run away from home, too?

You

And you.

I don't even know

what to say about you two.

Li Wu,

what are you going to do now?

Go find a hotel to stay first.

You gave up Huaqing,

and your sister will definitely be mad.

But don't be too stressed.

She's also doing it for your good.

She's still angry right now.

She'll calm down eventually.

Just deal with it for a few days.

When I come back in two days,

I'll help you think of a solution.

Hurry and go back.

Stop hanging around here.

I

Why don't you appreciate kindness?

I'm worried about you being alone.

No need.

I'm doing just fine here.

(Yi City Yingcai High School)

(Grade 12 Mock Exam)

♪ The possibility inside the impossible ♪

(Total Score 706. 8th in Grade)

(Can I have this report card?)

I want to put it in my journal

for record-keeping,

to commemorate

your first successful exam.

Li Wu, you're amazing.

From now on, remember to give me

all your report cards.

♪ Holding back the heartache ♪

♪ To see if some kind of happiness

is possible ♪

(Total Score 703. 9th in Grade)

♪ Evaporate the past,

survive against the odds ♪

♪ Writing in different times and spaces ♪

♪ Different scripts,

different characters ♪

♪ There must be some kind

of possibility in my imagination ♪

(The NCEE)

♪ Even if they mock

my delusion and slowness ♪

♪ My foolishness ♪

Li Wu.

Hello, Mr. Qi.

I heard you decided to apply

to Yijiang University.

Right.

Your sister left something with me

and asked me to give it to you.

Come with me to get it.

(Do you like it here?)

(Yes.)

You're about to meet the teacher.

Are you nervous?

A little.

Don't be.

Whatever he asks you,

just answer honestly.

Li Wu.

Wait here for me.

I'll bring it out for you.

Okay.

This one.

Thanks.

(Mock Exam)

(Grade 12 Mock Exam)

(The NCEE Results)

(Provincial Rank 7. Yi City Rank 1)

(School Rank 1)

(I've paid back)

(your effort too.)

Li Wu.

I heard

you moved out.

Where are you living now?

At Cheng Rui's place.

Jin.

If you're coming back for dinner,

let us know in advance.

Your dad and I

will have a meal with you.

I just suddenly wanted

to eat your cooking.

Where's Dad?

He went for a walk after dinner.

He'll be back soon.

What about Wu?

How's his university application going?

Does he need to hear

your dad's and my opinion?

No need.

He knows exactly what he wants.

He got a full scholarship.

He already applied to Yijiang University.

He decided so quickly.

Who knows what he's thinking?

Alright.

As long as he's decided.

As long as he's decided.

How come I didn't see you

being happy for him?

How can I be happy?

He could get into Huaqing

but insists on going

to Yijiang University.

What's wrong with Yijiang University?

You graduated from Yijiang University.

Why are you looking down on it now?

He wants to study science.

Huaqing is the best for science.

You don't understand.

I don't understand?

When you applied for university,

you said you wanted to study journalism.

Didn't your dad want to register you

for Yanbei University?

And what did you say?

"Too far from home. I'm not going."

Now he's not going,

and suddenly you're unhappy.

How can he be the same as me?

What's different?

As long as the school is decided,

why care what he applies for?

You're not his real sister.

You can't take care of him forever.

Jin is back.

Dad.

You argued with Wu

because of the application issue.

You already knew?

Wu

sent me a message,

and said he applied

to Yijiang University.

That kid is quick with words.

Eat.

Don't let it get cold.

Jin, eat first.

Jin.

What's that scholarship

you just mentioned about?

He transferred 100,000 yuan,

saying he wants to pay us back.

Did we send him to school

just to get our money back?

Why is he in such a hurry?

He's giving up his future.

Well.

This is only

from our perspective.

But Wu

is a kid who repays kindness.

From his perspective,

receiving help

always means you owe someone.

Right?

How can he interact with others

freely and equally?

He has always been mature and sensible.

Since he chose this,

he must have thought it through.

It wouldn't be just for the money.

I know you care about him.

But we also

need to respect his choice.

Right?

As for that money,

just keep it first.

If you don't take it,

he won't feel at ease.

My uncle

is truly a rare flower

in our family of businesspeople.

My grandma had three children,

and he's the only son.

But he just has no interest

in doing business,

and refuses to take over

the family business.

Look.

He's running off to do

environmental research.

Day after day,

he's shut inside the institute.

We don't even see him.

For example,

my uncle

Have you said enough?

Uncle.

Why did you come

without telling me?

This is Li Wu.

This is my kind

and extremely easygoing uncle.

Hello, Mr. Shen.

Hello.

Cheng Rui always talks about you.

I've heard so much about you.

Let's go.

I'll take you to see the dorm first.

Okay.

Let's go.

(Environmental Monitoring Station)

Please come in.

I haven't tidied up,

so it's a bit messy.

Before September,

you can stay here comfortably.

It's not far from the institute.

Come find me anytime

if you need anything.

Thank you, Mr. Shen.

Just stay here and settle in.

My uncle

is really a good person.

Then,

I'll pay the rent for this place

at market price.

No need.

This dormitory

is provided solely for me,

not rented out to others.

But I usually don't stay here either.

So I won't charge you rent.

If I'm really busy,

I might squeeze in here sometimes.

You can help me

pay for utilities.

Alright.

I'll add you on WeChat.

I'll transfer it to you.

Uncle, how come you still

I heard from Cheng Rui

that you need to find a part-time job.

Our institute

happens to need interns.

Take a look.

Consider it.

Sure.

Thank you, Mr. Shen.

Okay.

Then I'll go back

to the institute first.

If you need anything else,

ask Cheng Rui to go buy it with you.

I'm off.

Goodbye, Mr. Shen.

Bye.

The place

and part-time job are settled.

Now you can relax.

(Sister)

(I've decided to apply for

Yijiang University's computer science.)

(August 2nd, Sister's birthday)

(Girls' birthday gift)

Cheng Rui.

What's a suitable gift

for a girl's birthday?

Who's having a birthday?

Your sister?

Smart thinking.

Maybe you can use

this chance to reconcile.

I'll ask Wen for you.

She's a girl, and she'll know

what touches the heart.

I'll ask for you.

She sent me several links.

I'll forward them to you.

Take a look.

(Cheng Rui)

(Product detail page)

Do you know what brands

your sister usually likes?

I recognize them,

but I don't remember the names.

Happy Birthday.

Sister.

Li Wu, it's raining.

Close the bedroom window.

Li Wu, did you hear me?

Li Wu.

(Li Wu: Sister.)

(Happy Birthday.)

(Wish you more and more happiness.)

(Sister: Got the gift.)

(Thank you.)

(Li Wu: Sorry.)

(Sorry.)

Sister.

Why are you here?

Starting tomorrow,

I'll spend one day a week

working part-time

at the milk tea shop next door.

Giving up Huaqing to work here

Are you out of money?

No money but still bought

such an expensive gift for me.

It's your birthday.

I want to give you something useful.

Do you have the budget for this?

Work hard to earn money to buy this.

Is it worth it?

It would be better to buy more books.

Even a tablet would be better than this.

Sister.

I'm sorry.

I know you're still angry.

I also know that you don't really care

at all about the money I repaid you.

But, about applying

to Yijiang University,

I really researched it carefully.

Yijiang University has been involved

in artificial intelligence for a long time.

Previously awarded

AI behavioral learning models

were also developed there.

Their faculty in this area

is really excellent.

And

Computer science

is also a field I'm interested in.

I've really

considered it carefully.

You researched so much.

Then, earlier,

when I was helping you analyze choices,

why didn't you tell me?

I

was afraid you wouldn't agree.

Afraid I wouldn't agree,

so you acted first and reported later.

Sister.

The care you've shown me

during this time,

I can never

fully repay.

If I had told you

about my choices in advance,

you'd have asked me

to prioritize my future.

But now, through my efforts,

I can go to the university I like,

study the major I want,

and support myself.

So

I don't want to owe you any more.

But I've never treated you

as an outsider.

I just

Just

I really feel that you

are very important to me.

That's why I want

to start doing things for you earlier.

Sounds nice.

How much can part-time work

really achieve?

And don't think

that university means no more studying.

Going to university

is actually a new start in life.

Rest assured.

I will

continue to study hard.

Li Wu.

This choice is yours.

Just don't regret it.

That's enough.

I won't regret it.

Why are you standing there?

Aren't you going home?

Can I go back?

Let's go.

Sister.

What now?

If you get tired in the future,

I can drive.

I got my license.

You're really capable now.

You can handle everything yourself.

Not everything can be handled.

Then what can't you handle?

Handling a sister's anger.

Alright.

But no need.

Why?

My car has restrictions.

♪ Light declares a brand-new day ♪

♪ Yesterday's scenes ♪

♪ Begin to repeat again ♪

♪ Saying good morning ♪

♪ Stars accompany the night ♪

♪ Countless sleepless times ♪

♪ Your "good night" ♪

♪ Calms all my unease ♪

♪ The wind seems to have fallen ♪

♪ Flowers bloom with smiling faces ♪

♪ Butterflies linger ♪

♪ So romantic ♪

♪ Without noticing ♪

♪ I found where my heartbeat began ♪

♪ It started long ago ♪

♪ Sorry I arrived late ♪

♪ I'm used to having

your morning greetings ♪

♪ Turning all hardships ♪

♪ Into the simplest things ♪

♪ I'm used to having your good nights ♪

♪ Afraid life is too short ♪

♪ Gone in the blink of an eye ♪

♪ What should I do ♪

♪ Loving every good morning

and good night with you ♪

♪ Writing our days ♪

♪ Into great little ordinary moments ♪

♪ Maybe sometimes we'll drift apart ♪

♪ Remember to come home on time ♪

♪ I made your favorite ♪

♪ Dinner ♪