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[English]

If youth could have a second chance,

Then I must ride the crest of the waves.

Standing in the spotlight,

Embracing endless glory.

So this is the new guy,

The transfer student?

He's so handsome!

No wonder the former school heartthrob

the moment he saw him,

gave up his crown.

Only the wise adapt to circumstances.

Look at his features,

Look at that profile.

He's so cool.

Just like a celebrity.

How can someone be so perfectly formed?

Look at his eyes.

So aloof.

Isn't that our Ethan?

What are you looking at?

That girl with the white backpack.

She's really pretty.

Caught your eye?

You're bored.

A stunning beauty with long legs.

Travelled far to study here.

If she doesn't get into

a sweet romance,

is she really doing herself justice?

Too pure is bad for you.

Too innocent.

Ethan Mitchell often

Skipped class this way.

I waited on this broken wall,

Baking in the sun an hour.

And finally, there he was.

Excuse me!

I...

I can't jump down.

Can you give me a hand?

Come on.

Jump here.

Hey,

I might be a bit heavy,

So be careful.

Just jump.

Hey,

I'm still a bit scared.

Another one coming.

I actually...

Met the eighteen-year-old

Ethan Mitchell.

Ethan,

Isn't that beauty

Next to Damian Knight

Isn't she just

your type?

Too bad,

She's taken.

Just a worthless plaything

Next to Damian Knight.

I hear she hasn't even graduated

And she's already clinging to him.

I wouldn't even look

At someone like that.

In my last life,

I was Damian Knight's

Flaunted mistress.

In the eyes of a prodigy

Like Ethan Mitchell,

I was indeed

A worthless plaything.

Aurora Chen!

Are you listening to me?

I'm sorry.

Why did you throw your backpack at me?

I didn't mean to.

Excuse me, classmate.

Hello.

I'm from Senior Year Class 3,

Sophia Miller.

Thanks

For earlier.

That girl just now,

What's her name?

Aurora Chen.

Hey.

She's in our class.

Ethan,

Where did you go?

I just looked at the girl next door's

Moves for a second,

And you disappeared.

Aurora Chen.

She's in our class?

Yeah,

She took a week off,

So it's normal

You haven't seen her.

How do you know?

She's our school belle!

I already found out.

She really lives up to her name.

School belle.

Ethan,

We've practically been

sharing the same pair of underwear.

It's strange,

This girl

Is exactly your type,

From head to toe.

It's uncanny.

Get lost.

I never share

Underwear with anyone.

What are you looking at?

You scared me!

I thought my comic

Was going to be confiscated again.

Stop reading

This worthless stuff.

The school belle

Also climbs walls.

Students,

Let's start class now.

Open your textbooks.

Turn to page fifty-three.

Rora,

Aren't you even going to look?

Nothing to see.

I'm here to study hard,

Not to date.

Wow,

The school belle

Is so aloof.

The 26-year-old Aurora Chen

Is dead.

The 18-year-old Aurora Chen

Will have a heart devoid of love,

Only for revenge.

In my last life,

Damian Knight fixated on me,

Trapped in a sunless,

Gilded cage.

I became his

exclusive plaything, to be used as he pleased.

I had thought

My compliance

Would make Damian Knight

Spare those around me.

But what I got in return

Was being unable to see

My mother.

My brother had his legs crippled.

Even my best friend

Had her oxygen tube pulled out

While I begged on my knees.

Utterly despondent,

I ended my

26-year-old life.

Since backing down also leads to death,

I might as well strike back fiercely.

Damian Knight,

No matter how many

Class barriers exist between us,

In this life,

I vow to personally

Tear down these barriers,

One by one.

To escape

The devil's control,

I must become strong enough.

If I can make a stunning debut

In The Soaring Swan Dance Competition,

At least Damian Knight

won't be so

blatant in

Deal with me.

Rora,

What are you daydreaming about?

Class is over.

Ethan Mitchell and Damian Knight

Are known as the two great tyrants of Capitolia City.

Rora,

Why are you walking so fast?

Wait for me!

Justin,

I think I just saw

In Aurora Chen's eyes,

I saw a hint of disdain.

How is that possible?

Our Ethan is so handsome,

She'd be smitten

Before anything else.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Get lost.

Mr. Guo.

Mr. Guo.

What are you thinking about?

You...

You've fallen

For our Ethan!

What nonsense are you talking about?

What class are you in?

Go back to your seat.

How about it?

Feeling restless?

You dare make jokes like that.

I promised the girls

Of Capitolia City

I'd keep an eye on you.

No guys

Are allowed near you.

Anyway,

If you're open to guys,

You should prioritize me.

I'm a lot of fun,

I promise you'll have a blast.

Get lost.

Next up

is the public apology session.

The students whose names

Were just called,

Who wants

To come up first to confess?

Teacher,

I'll go first.

Alright.

This student,

You come up first.

The college entrance exam is approaching,

Some things might be a bit crazy,

Some things might be a bit crazy,

But if you don't do them,

You might regret it later in your youth.

You might regret it later in your youth.

I don't want to have regrets.

I want to say...

Aurora Chen!

I like you!

Hey kid!

What nonsense are you talking about?

This is school!

I won't dare do it again,

Teacher.

This guy is something else.

Do you think Aurora Chen

Will actually

Date him?

Mere reckless bravery.

She wouldn't be interested.

Students,

The Chinese teacher isn't available today,

So I'm here to supervise you memorizing texts.

You'll recite to each other, front and back rows,

And you can only leave once you're done.

Ethan,

What's gotten into Luke?

We just arrived last week,

And he suddenly became

Class monitor.

Memorizing texts.

A simple lad he seemed to be,

offering me his cloth for trade.

But it wasn't for my silk he came,

but to ask me to take his name.

Let me show you,

What's so great about this?

Watch me.

Alright.

Brood on it no more,

let it be.

Want an autograph?

It's just reciting a text and signing,

Not selling yourself.

What are you scared of?

Flirtatious and careless,

Arrogant and overbearing.

He's indeed the same kind of person

As Damian Knight.

Why did she leave?

Isn't there evening study?

Why does she get to leave early?

I hear she's a special admission,

She doesn't have to attend evening study.

Special admission?

Just because special admissions

Are good at studying,

It's not just because

She's good at academics.

I also heard

Her family situation

Isn't great.

She's gone.

Ethan,

A beauty in distress,

And she's exactly your type.

Aren't you going to help her?

So she's my type,

What about it?

Do you think

I'm bound to like her?

Aurora Chen

I have something

I want to discuss with you.

What is it?

Who is he?

Oh, him?

I heard he's from the next class,

a top student.

Ranked first in his grade.

And the student council president.

Before you came,

he was the campus heartthrob.

This guy.

Then I won't go.

He's the most popular

in the entire school.

Do you have time, then?

My bad,

buddy.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, I'm fine.

Ethan Mitchell!

What's gotten into him?

Rora.

So, what were you and that little prodigy talking about

yesterday?

I heard he was blushing

when you spoke to him.

He asked me to lead the exercises,

but I politely declined.

Playing hard to get, huh?

Too bad.

That young master from Capitolia City

doesn't fall for that.

But Rora,

you just

rejected him.

Why did he get so flustered?

I told him I was on my period

and it wasn't convenient.

That's it?

Such an innocent kid

is truly boring.

He blushes just hearing

about a period.

If he starts dating,

kisses someone,

he'll probably go into shock, right?

Wendy!

What nonsense are you talking about?

A bad-boy school tyrant

is more exciting.

He could

kiss you unconscious.

You should stop reading those

inappropriate comics.

Look!

I just think she looks like you.

Look!

Doesn't she look like you?

Ethan.

This guy also looks a lot like you.

Wendy,

remember this.

In real life,

if you ever meet

an overbearing guy,

you must stay away from him.

That's a disaster,

not romance.

Just like Ethan Mitchell

and Damian Knight's crowd.

They are all

high and mighty devils.

No,

Aurora Chen.

Why do you have

with our Ethan

such a big problem?

I didn't say anything.

Ethan.

Ethan.

How do you think Aurora Chen

saw your

'Capitolia City Tyrant' shadow?

Haven't we been

quite well-behaved lately?

I don't care what she thinks.

Classmates.

Next class is an open class.

We need a student

to explain to everyone

the structure of the Pipa.

Pipa.

In my previous life,

my favorite instrument

was the Pipa.

Aurora Chen.

Come on up.

Here's the material.

You can recite it first.

Teacher,

is it just explaining

the structure?

Don't worry.

You won't actually have to play it.

Actually, I can play a little.

Aurora Chen,

stop bragging.

Always wanting to show off, aren't you?

Why are you two just arriving now?

We just went to the girls' restroom

to fight to the death.

Alright,

you two are the most

boisterous all day long.

Hurry up and sit down.

Teacher,

you don't need to go to the trouble

of having Aurora Chen introduce it.

Later,

both the introduction and the playing

will be done by me.

Exactly.

Our Sophia

has been learning

for two whole vacations!

She's been learning the Pipa!

Ethan Mitchell will be

dazzled by my breathtaking performance later.

Only then will he know

who the true

white swan is,

and who the ugly duckling is.

It doesn't matter if they bully me.

But bullying my people

is not okay.

Since this open class

is so important to you,

we'll know who plays poorly

with just one try.

Ethan.

But this girl is usually

so quiet and low-key.

What's gotten into her today?

I really thought she was

aloof and arrogant.

I didn't expect

her to have a few tricks up her sleeve.

I get it.

She wants to get your attention.

Miss Chen has a point.

Then why don't you

have a simple competition?

Who's afraid of whom?

Alright,

stop playing.

Isn't this just pure noise?

Go take a break.

What's going on?

You call this playing?

Oh my goodness!

Even I can play better than this.

If we really let you play

for our class's open lesson,

it would be a joke.

Exactly.

Let Rora show you

how it's done.

So you can hear

what an ethereal melody sounds like.

Then,

Student Chen,

why don't you give it a try?

Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?

What does everyone want to hear?

I'm playing

'Ambush from Ten Sides'.

Play it if you dare.

This piece,

its difficulty is no ordinary feat.

Don't think you can get away with something simple.

'Ambush from Ten Sides'?

It's too aggressive.

Since it's an open class,

I'll play 'Moonlit Night

on the Spring River' for everyone.

Good.

Miss Chen,

You call that 'just a little'?

You're far too modest!

Beautiful.

It's a hundred times

better than Sophia Miller's

playing.

No,

Sophia Miller

doesn't even deserve

to be compared to our Rora.

Then next open class,

you will do the explanation.

Alright.

Feeling nervous now that you're off stage?

Not nervous.

Excited.

It's been ten years

across two lifetimes since I last played the Pipa.

To my surprise,

I haven't lost my touch at all.

This is the first time

she smiled at me.

Teacher,

I'd like to ask for leave next Thursday.

Next Thursday?

The exam is next Friday,

and you're asking for leave on Thursday?

This exam is very important,

do you know that?

It directly affects your

your final grades.

The Soaring Swan Dance Competition...

It must be kept a secret.

Teacher,

I promise I won't miss the exam.

I will definitely get into

the top fifty in the city.

Top twenty.

Get into the top twenty,

and the teacher will give you leave.

Okay.

Rora,

why exactly are you

taking leave today?

I...

No.

In this life,

I can't get too close

to anyone.

Otherwise,

they might get dragged into my problems.

It's a private matter.

Don't worry.

Are we

really good friends?

Of course we are.

What's wrong?

If you consider me

a good friend,

why do you never

tell me anything?

It seems like you've

never let your

guard down with me.

I'm sorry.

I have my reasons.

Wendy,

don't follow me.

Good friends had a fight.

Where did you get

this comic book?

I took it from

Wendy Smith's drawer.

Borrowed it.

Taking other people's things freely,

did you get her permission?

I...

Her temper has grown, hasn't it?

I actually think

this way,

she's more lively.

What do you mean?

I always felt that

before, she was like

a beautiful doll drained

of spirit and vitality.

Beautiful, yes,

but without any life.

Today...

Not nervous.

Excited.

Like a pixie.

A pixie?

What kind of adjective is that?

Don't tell me you saw her

playing the Pipa

and fell for her?

Not quite yet.

Are we

really good friends?

Of course we are.

What's wrong?

If you consider me

a good friend,

why do you never

tell me anything?

It seems like you've

never let your

guard down with me.

Wendy.

Don't follow me.

I'm sorry, Wendy.

It's not that

I don't want to share with you.

I'm just afraid.

I'm just afraid.

And I don't deserve to have close friends.

Damian Knight!

Let me go!

Let go of me!

Aurora Chen!

I considered you

my best friend,

and you actually

seduced my boyfriend!

Lucy!

Let me explain!

I didn't!

Get out!

Lucy!

I never want to see you again.

Get lost!

Let me explain!

I really didn't!

Go quickly!

Lucy!

Let me explain!

It's not like that!

Go!

I won't go!

Go!

Go!

I won't go!

Lucy!

Believe me!

I really didn't!

Lucy!

Aurora Chen.

That was all Damian Knight's fault.

You can't let him

deprive you of

your right to make friends.

Nor should you

break Wendy's heart.

Wendy,

tomorrow morning, come to class

half an hour early.

There's a surprise.

Rora,

next time, why don't you do

an anime heroine-style

pigtail for me to see?

Wendy?

So innocently seductive,

that's just unfair!

I asked Wendy

to come to class early,

but she wasn't here.

Ethan, who always arrives just in time,

why is he here?

A new hairstyle,

just for me?

How ridiculous.

Deny it all you want,

but how do you know

I played basketball

all night yesterday,

never went home,

and fell asleep right

here in the classroom?

So,

you specifically did

a manga-style look,

just for me?

I did it for Wendy.

Rora!

I'm here!

Wendy!

My anime girl,

you've appeared!

These legs, this waist, this face...

absolutely gorgeous!

Oh, my girlish heart!

Come here,

let me kiss you!

So beautiful!

No,

I need a hug!

Okay!

Over here.

First, Owen Hayes,

then Shane Turner,

and now there's

Wendy Smith.

I wore this

specifically for you.

Beautiful.

A hug!

Hug me!

Okay.

Ethan!

What's with this photo?

You better explain

yourself properly.

No, wait...

How did you even

long-press and save it?

It's so well-taken,

I not only have to save it,

but I also have to thank

the person who took it.

You know who took it, don't you?

I don't know.

They even sent a cash gift.

What does this mean?

Wedding candy!

Wow!

Ethan's big cash gift!

Is this an official announcement?

Are they really together?

They look so good together!

It wasn't enough to entice Shane,

now she's seducing Ethan too?

Didn't you say you didn't like them?

Ten photos...

Ah,

ten photos.

Aurora,

if I willingly save

ten of your photos,

I'll pursue you.

Wendy,

actually, the reason I took time off

is to go to Riverton City

for a dance competition.

Riverton City?

Isn't that your hometown?

Mm-hmm.

That...

is the place I never

want to go back to.

Wait a minute.

You just said

you can dance?

That's right!

My dream is to become

a dancer.

Participating in The Soaring Swan Dance Competition

is the first step.

I must

work incredibly hard.

I must climb

to the peak of the dance world.

Mm-hmm.

I must become so strong

that no one can

arbitrarily control my life.

And I need to earn

a lot, a lot of money.

I need to hire the best doctors

to cure Lucy Adams.

I want to gain

my mother's approval,

and not live

under someone else's label.

I want my father,

in his eternal rest,

to see me return

to the path of dance,

so he can rest in peace.

Rora,

you will definitely be

the most incredible

dance artist in our region.

Mm-hmm.

Didn't pay attention,

so many messages in the group chat.

One pigtail photo,

You call that a killer look?

Let me post a real

stunning uniform look

to show you how it's done.

So beautiful!

Truly our class's

angel.

Are you trying to rise to prominence

by stepping on Rora's beautiful photo?

Is that it?

Wendy,

what are you talking about?

Nothing, nothing.

Rora,

can I take

a few photos of you?

Of course.

Super beautiful!

Stand up!

Stand up and do another one!

Switch to another pose!

You're so beautiful, sweetie!

Alrighty!

A goddess descends!

Everyone, feast your eyes!

Going crazy!

Look,

if you're so tough, don't be surprised.

Ethan!

Five photos.

With yours,

that's six now.

Ten photos,

Aurora.

If I willingly save

ten of your photos,

I'll pursue you.

You bumped into me first,

and that's why my water

spilled on your bag.

Wendy Smith,

I just bought this bag yesterday.

Fifty thousand dollars!

You pay me back!

Fifty thousand?

Where am I supposed to get that much money?

Besides,

the blame for the incident

hasn't been determined yet.

Why should I pay you?

No money?

Fine.

Wendy Smith,

what are you wearing underneath?

Don't you even have money

to buy decent underwear?

Oh my goodness,

such tacky patterns.

Don't tell me

you're wearing your mom's?

Get out of the way!

Wendy!

Sophia Miller,

don't go too far!

I'm going too far?

She's the one who ruined

my fifty-thousand dollar bag first!

Isn't your bag fake?

It only costs fifty dollars!

Strange.

Isn't she a fallen princess?

Why does she know so much

about luxury goods?

Aurora, you...

what are you talking about?

Can't afford it but still pretend.

You!

Two against one, that's shameless!

Hey...

Ethan,

it's just girls fighting.

If you get involved,

it'd be ungentlemanly, wouldn't it?

Aurora,

are you okay?

Thank you.

What are you all doing?

The three of you,

go stand on the School Oval now.

I haven't had enough yet.

I was impulsive today.

Next time, I'll find

a secluded spot,

bag them, and keep hitting them.

Young lady,

I didn't realize

you had such malicious thoughts.

Aurora,

our broadcast room

is short-staffed right now.

I've already spoken

to the teacher.

You don't have to stand outside

as punishment; you can come help us.

Seducing men again.

Thank you for the kind

offer, Shane,

but,

fighting is against the rules after all,

and I don't want special treatment.

I understand.

Too bad,

this innocent little bookworm

isn't my type.

She needs to be paired

with a bad-boy school bully.

What's that guy doing here again?

Thirsty, aren't you?

Have some water.

Another simp.

Aurora, this scheming girl's

tactics are too advanced.

I'm not thirsty.

If you don't drink it,

more and more onlookers

will gather.

Take it.

Alright then.

This kind of cheerful,

innocent guy isn't my type either.

I still prefer

a bad-boy school bully.

What are you doing?

I want to see

what they're up to.

And let them see

what I'm up to.

Aurora Chen!

I'm here

to declare my claim.

Girls from Capitolia City,

I can't keep your 'brother'

anymore.

So captivating!

He's just like the

school bully

from the comic book.

This is exactly

the vibe I want!

You didn't like the previous two,

so how about this one?

He's

the type I despise

the most.

Huh?

Ethan Mitchell and Damian Knight

are the same type of person.

Even worse.

He's arrogant

and ruthless.

He has no true feelings.

Ethan,

isn't that your

scheming girl?

Owen Hayes,

we'll see about that.

Hey,

Rora,

why did you

voluntarily add

Oliver Harris's contact info?

Didn't you say this morning

that you don't like him?

Leo White contacted me.

My contact info...

He asked for it on behalf of Leo.

Who is Leo White?

After my mom remarried,

his son,

he's sort of my

step-brother.

Oh,

your mom remarried?

What about your dad?

My father has passed away.

I'm so sorry, Rora.

What's there to be sorry about?

Even though Dad's gone,

I've never had

any regrets.

When he was alive,

he always did his best

for me.

There's nothing to regret.

So, why did your step-brother

look for you?

I ran away

from home.

Rora,

if you ever

have to leave,

please don't hide it from me

and leave secretly.

I'm still young,

but when I grow up,

I'll definitely come to you.

Wendy,

you're so sweet.

Time to recite.

For this class, the teacher

assigned a pop quiz on recitation.

You can ask me.

Just recite:

'Let my lord be as a rock,

and I as a reed.

Though the reed is supple as silk,

the rock

shall not shift.'

What's wrong?

Can't you write 'rock',

or 'reed'

from the poem?

It's your turn.

Then write:

'Though I had accumulated

inner beauty,

I continued to cultivate my abilities.'

From 'The Lament'.

Alright.

Why didn't you let me memorize

'The Lament' like you?

There are many key points for 'The Lament'

for the exam.

On the school oval,

I didn't make myself clear enough.

Why is she still

so cold towards me?

It's actually

this brand of pen.

This limited edition...

must cost over two thousand dollars.

Rora,

my dad's going to scold me today.

I have to go.

Okay.

My

cartoon ballpoint pen

was only two dollars and fifty cents.

If I break it, I can't afford to replace it.

Hey,

Aurora,

are you slipping Ethan

a love letter?

Don't touch it.

It's just a bit

swollen, but the skin

isn't broken.

What are you doing?

Don't move.

What are you doing?

Although the skin isn't broken,

the bruise inside

needs to be massaged out.

Otherwise it won't heal.

Why are you so afraid of me?

I'm not some monster.

What did you just

put in my drawer?

What did you put in?

Well, well.

Returning your pen.

Just returning the pen.

Ethan,

are you taking Aurora

too seriously?

That's not a good sign.

I'm not scared,

why are you?

She doesn't even

give you a kind glance,

yet you're

completely smitten.

Completely smitten.

If later

something

really happens,

won't it be the end of you?

She can't take

my life.

So much

medicine for bruises.

Her head isn't big.

Use them alternately.

You'll recover faster.

Grandfather,

it's quite simple here.

I retired.

I just wanted to find

a quiet place.

Come in.

How come I hear

music?

Are you sure it's quiet here?

The girl next door

practices dance.

She finishes around nine.

Well, for old people,

listening to some light music

is nice.

I heard

your people in Capitolia City

got beaten by Damian Knight.

Now they're

bullying my people.

The situation is unstable right now.

Don't make a move yet.

Otherwise, my dad

wouldn't have sent me

to this godforsaken place.

However,

if he dares to come to Oceanview City,

I'll still have to deal with him.

My good grandson,

Don't you go

getting yourself into trouble.

It's already late at night.

Have someone put a sack over his head.

No need to get your hands dirty.

I haven't had enough fighting yet.

In a secluded spot,

sack him and keep hitting him.

Alright,

I'll listen to you.

When did I ever...

Ethan.

What's wrong?

You don't look so good.

Didn't get much sleep last night.

Was active all night.

I think I have a fever.

Let's go to the hospital.

Class is starting soon.

Why go to the hospital?

It's just a small cold.

It's nothing.

My grandson,

Growing up!

Oh my god, Ethan!

What did you do last night?

You look terrible.

I've been all night.

How could he not be tired?

If today's P.E. class test

is push-ups,

then I guessed correctly.

Assemble!

Today we're testing

push-ups.

The results of this test

will be used for your year-end grade.

To prevent

classmates from

helping each other,

we'll be using

a front-and-back formation this time.

Girls will now

do sit-ups.

More than thirty-five

will be considered a pass.

Ready? Go!

Don't get so close to me.

You'll bump your head later.

Stop!

Aurora Chen,

how many did you do?

Didn't you count?

I just

forgot.

But you probably

passed, right?

How could I have

only done thirty?

You must be mistaken!

Caring so much about P.E. test scores

This is about the year-end scholarship.

You rich kids,

high and mighty,

You wouldn't understand.

Guys, listen up.

Next,

boys do push-ups,

girls count.

No revenge counting!

Count carefully.

Everyone do it properly!

If you don't pass,

after class,

you'll run thirty meters on the school oval.

Ethan,

you have a fever today.

Why don't you

take leave and go home?

No way.

For my honor,

I'll go for it!

Start!

Stop!

I did fifty

even with a fever.

Aurora Chen,

now you know

how good I am, right?

Ethan Mitchell,

step forward!

You're the only one

in the whole class who failed.

Why are you

so weak?

What?

Ethan Mitchell,

could it be that

you're all show and no substance?

Teacher,

how many did I do?

Reporting, Teacher!

He did thirty-four.

You...

look!

Teacher,

Ethan Mitchell actually...

I'm go.

Aurora Chen!

You...

what are you doing?

I almost risked

my life just now!

Is that how

you count?

That's exactly how many I counted.

Thirty-four.

Do you know how much that hurts my pride?

If you're not satisfied,

you can ask the teacher

for a re-test.

What's wrong with you?

Aurora Chen.

I'm dizzy.

Aurora Chen!

Don't push me.

I feel awful.

Ethan Mitchell,

do you have a fever?

You're so hot!

Otherwise,

you should let Justin Young

take you to the hospital.

You take me.

You can just keep your fever then.

My hard-earned score

was ruined by you.

Don't you feel guilty at all?

Aurora Chen,

now everyone in school

thinks I've got no stamina.

But whether my back

is truly good or not,

you know best.

Ethan.

Are you okay?

He

really

ran three thousand meters just now!

Of course!

Aurora Chen,

Ethan won't

hurt you.

When he falls for someone,

there's no limit to what he'll do.

Sir,

the fever has broken,

but you still

need to take medicine for a while.

Hmm.

How is it?

Ethan,

are you really

serious about Aurora Chen?

I like her.

What did you say?

I said...

I like her.

You like her,

so you have to pursue her.

Are you serious?

Do you even know how to pursue a girl?

No rush.

I haven't saved ten photos yet.

Once I save ten photos,

I'll pursue her.

Stubborn.

You're incredibly stubborn.

Where's Aurora Chen?

Ethan Mitchell,

are you okay?

I heard you failed the test

because of a fever.

It's all Aurora Chen's fault!

She made you run

three thousand meters even when you were sick!

Shut up!

Sophia Miller,

the people involved haven't even said anything,

yet you're busy

worrying about others?

And you,

Ethan Mitchell!

You're not feeling well,

why did you insist on

running three thousand meters?

Do you want to kill

our Rora?

How could I?

Wendy Smith.

Where did Aurora Chen go?

That's our secret.

If you want to know,

ask Rora when she gets back.

Before winning the Soaring Swan Dance Competition,

I cannot reveal

my face.

If Damian Knight

discovers me prematurely

and ruins my plan,

all my efforts might be in vain.

Number 777.

Contestant Number 777,

you are going to perform

a self-choreographed dance, correct?

Yes.

Judges.

You need to think this through.

Self-choreographed dances are difficult,

and what's more,

they might not be well-received.

Please, judges,

give me a chance.

Alright.

Then, perform.

Congratulations!

Unanimous vote.

I want to ask,

what is the name

of this dance?

Rebirth.

Does it have a special meaning?

A new lease on life.

It represents the courage

to move forward in darkness.

Embracing life in the face of death.

Excellent.

Through your dance,

I seem to have seen

the glorious future

of traditional English dance.

With such talented

young successors,

we can't help but

feel our age.

Congratulations!

The only Golden Ticket

for the Southern Dance Association

is yours.

Thank you.

Thank you, judges.

Aurora Chen, right?

I am the president of the

Southern Dance Association,

Professor Mitchell.

I assume

you know who I am.

If I were to,

in my capacity as president,

invite you to further your studies

at the association's dance institution,

would you?

Professor Mitchell,

will this affect

my academic performance?

To be honest,

yes, it will.

Then I'd still like

to focus on my studies first.

Alright.

I understand.

You can go back and wait for the semi-finals.

Perhaps,

I'll even give you

a little surprise.

Thank you, Professor.

Did you hear?

The Golden Ticket for the Southern Dance Association

has already been awarded!

What the heck?

They gave it away on the very first day?

What about everyone else?

Will anyone else

even bother dancing now?

Could there be

some favoritism at play?

Impossible.

Professor Mitchell is here.

She's the fairest person.

Having found my ocean,

how can my heart not sing?

Professor Mitchell

actually gave such

high praise.

It seems

the one who received the Golden Ticket

must be an incredibly

talented and powerful

genius dancer.

I'm looking forward to it.

Rora,

you're back in Riverton City.

Are you really not

going to go home?

You've been away from home

for over a year.

If it weren't for Owen,

even I wouldn't have found you.

Brother,

you know,

because Dad

died of depression

on his musical path,

Mom has never

contacted me.

She won't let me play the Pipa (Chinese lute),

nor will she let me learn dance.

But I don't want my life

to be controlled by her.

I must learn to dance.

In this life,

only by dancing on

a bigger stage

can I truly break free

from Damian Knight's control.

Look!

The Golden Ticket!

You really did it!

Brother,

please go back and comfort Mom for me.

Once I win the championship,

I'll come home.

Okay.

I'll definitely go back

and comfort Mom and Dad.

Whatever you want to do,

just do it.

Your brother will always

be by your side.

Rora,

Look what this is!

The Southern Dance Association Golden Ticket!

You're amazing!

Well, I wouldn't have

without the lucky bracelet

you gave me.

Come on, come on!

I want to take a picture with the future

Soaring Swan Dance Competition champion!

Come on!

He's completely indifferent to me.

Where did it come from?

Here it is.

With this photo,

it's the seventh one.

Is this Aurora Chen?

It's me.

Wendy Smith.

Wendy Smith fell on the shaded path.

Her phone is broken.

Now she's covered

in mud.

She says she's too embarrassed to ask for help.

Please go talk to her.

Thanks.

Stop right there!

Darn it.

I fell for it.

Hey, pretty girl.

You're quite clever, aren't you?

Go after her!

Don't run!

Hey, pretty girl.

Where are you going to run now?

Keep running,

If you force me any further,

I'll jump down.

Brother,

She's not really going to jump

from here, is she?

It's so high.

She's just trying to scare us.

In this life,

even if I'm torn to pieces,

I won't allow anyone

to defile me.

Aurora Chen!

Don't jump!

She really jumped!

Let's go!

Don't be afraid.

Where is this place?

My home.

Let me do it.

Ethan Mitchell.

Thank you.

Don't do that again.

It was so high.

Next time, no matter

what the situation,

you are not to jump.

If you want to cry,

just cry it out.

Ethan.

Did you find out

who did it?

We've found out.

The local thugs in this area

often climb over the school wall.

They're repeat offenders.

If they're repeat offenders,

why can they

still get in?

He's backed by someone from the Lee family.

No matter who it is,

I'm going to give them

a big gift.

Ethan,

leave this matter to me.

No need.

I'll handle it myself.

If this escalates,

it won't be good

for Aurora Chen either.

Can you protect her

for life?

You're always going

back to Capitolia City.

Once you leave,

what will she do?

I can take her with me.

What did you say?

But in the future, you're destined to...

Who cares about the future?

I want it now.

You live here?

So you're

Grandfather Mitchell's neighbor.

Thank you for today.

I'll head back now.

Wait.

Aren't you going

to add me?

I helped you.

Aren't you going to

treat me to a meal?

Remember to send me

the location for dinner.

Is this really

on par with Damian Knight,

the legendary troublemaker,

Ethan Mitchell?

Isn't this my little fairy?

She added you!

I helped her.

Shouldn't she

have taken the initiative to add me

and contact me?

Since she added you,

hurry up and say hello!

Do you have any cute

little emojis?

Cute emojis...

Instant reply!

I told you so, didn't I?

A sixty-second voice message.

You charmed her.

Ethan Mitchell!

Are you trying to kill me with laughter?

The cool tough guy has a cute side!

Who sent you this emoji?

This is priceless.

And that

I'm laughing so hard I'm crying.

This...

Aurora Chen, honestly.

Her phone is with Wendy Smith,

and she didn't even say anything.

I'm warning you.

Dinner location:

Food street behind the school.

Ethan Mitchell.

Is he really the same Ethan Mitchell

I knew in my past life?

Ethan Mitchell?

Alright,

class.

That's all for today.

Class dismissed.

Hello?

When are we going?

I'm sorry,

I have something to do today.

Let's reschedule.

Rora,

Ethan,

your little fairy is gone.

What are we having for dinner?

In your dreams!

Go home and sleep!

Are you Aurora Chen?

Yes, I am.

Hello,

my name is Director Simon Xie.

Professor Mitchell and I have been friends for many years.

I'm currently preparing for

a dance performance.

She highly recommended you to me.

However,

we already found suitable

dancers a while ago.

So...

Are you here

just to give

Professor Mitchell

an explanation?

I apologize.

Please excuse my forwardness,

but I'd like to ask,

what kind of dancer

are you looking for?

I want to showcase the magnificent

landscapes of our homeland to the world

through dance.

The dance is divided into twelve sections.

The one we're about to film

is the first section,

Grotto City.

Can you let me try?

My requirements for filming

are very high.

A while ago, I auditioned

over a hundred dancers

from all over the country.

You're just starting out.

Please give me a chance.

I will prove to you

that I am the one

you're looking for.

Aurora Chen,

the ladder to heaven, so close,

suddenly collapsed.

Is this fate?

No!

I won't bow to fate!

Alright,

then I'll give you

five days to prepare.

Choreograph a Dunhuang

Flying Apsaras Dance yourself.

Good luck!

Justin Young!

Stand up!

What's wrong, Professor?

The exam results

are out.

The entire class's average score

was dragged down by this troublemaker.

Dragged down.

No way.

However,

we have one outstanding student

in our class.

Overall first in the entire grade,

second in the entire city.

Let's give a round of applause to

Ethan Mitchell!

Ethan, huh?

The teacher didn't realize

you had such

a good foundation.

Given the current situation,

you definitely can't sit with

that troublemaker

anymore.

It's no help

to your studies.

The teacher is right.

How about this?

You and Aurora Chen

sit together.

She has a perfect score in math.

And you have a perfect score in English.

You two complement each other perfectly.

Ethan.

We've been

brothers for so many years.

It's either me or her.

You choose.

Ethan.

I don't want to be separated from you.

Ethan!

Get off me.

You troublemaker!

Come here.

I...

I...

Hello?

Aurora Chen.

You're still awake?

Ethan Mitchell.

Aurora Chen.

Look outside your window.

I didn't expect that

in this life,

I could still have

these fleeting moments of...

...peace and beauty.

Aurora Chen.

Are you smiling?

How did you know?

Because I'm next door.

My grandfather

just happens to live here.

Don't blink.

Here it comes again.

Aurora Chen.

Are you free right now?

Could you help me with some questions?

You still need

me to explain questions to you?

You're first in the class.

You don't have to explain questions.

I'm second in the class.

How about you treat me to dinner?

I...

Aurora Chen,

you haven't forgotten about

treating me to dinner

last time, have you?

No time like the present.

Let's make it today.

This is the place.

Is this place really okay?

It doesn't

look very hygienic.

Eat it or don't. Your choice.

Why'd you hit me?

Though this place

looks a bit run-down,

it's been open for decades.

It holds memories for generations.

Boss!

Give me one of everything!

I said I'm treating.

You treat,

and I pay? Why not?

Don't argue with him.

Ethan always pays

when we go out.

Eat slowly.

It smells so good!

Eat up!

Try it quickly!

Rora!

If you don't eat soon,

Justin Young will eat it all.

The beef is delicious!

Wendy Smith, you...

I haven't finished eating yet

and you're already...

Cheers!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Why is this so spicy?

I'll handle it myself.

He

seems genuinely different now.

Delicious!

So tasty!

Look here,

the East China division's Jinghong Cup

fast pass card has emerged.

One dance rivals half

the Golden Tang's splendor.

The judges gave

such high praise.

I wonder how it compares

to South China's 'Vast Sea'

and 'Yun Hu's Grace'.

Which is more impressive?

Golden Tang versus Azure Sea,

It's a true clash of titans!

Old Lu,

you're a guy

following dance competitions?

They're coming in strong,

We can't afford to be careless!

Damian.

When are you going to break up

with Lucy Adams, that ugly woman?

It's been three months.

Aren't you tired of her yet?

Shut up.

She's just some pathetic little thing

who needs scholarship money

just to go to school.

She's not even

worth one of

your fingers.

The transfer student.

Miss Chen,

have you filled out the forms?

Yes,

I've filled them out.

Mr. Knight,

what are you doing?

Eighty-eight.

Fifty-eight.

Every inch perfectly

matches my aesthetic.

What should I do?

This is the first time

I met Damian Knight.

He's a devil.

Anything he

sets his eyes on,

he'll get it by any means necessary.

Aurora Chen.

That's all in the past.

In this life,

no one can stop me.

You're sensible now.

Justin.

Ethan.

With this one,

there are eight.

So what's the progress

with you and your dream girl?

Quiet.

I'm currently planning Plan C.

Alright.

Class dismissed, students.

That's all for today.

Class is over.

Why are you walking so fast?

Bye-bye.

Aurora Chen.

Where are you going?

Want to know?

Send me a cash gift and I'll tell you.

Two hundred dollars.

She has

an important

interview next.

For a job?

That's the second question.

I'm just kidding.

Answer one question of mine,

and if I'm satisfied, I'll tell you.

Ask.

Do you like

Rora?

Yes.

So fresh and lovely.

He admitted it.

What kind of 'like'?

Of course, romantic love.

Otherwise,

what? Father-daughter love?

Father-daughter love isn't out of the question either.

If she's willing,

I don't mind her calling me 'Dad.'

I'll take care of her.

You're being inappropriate.

Oh my God!

Beautiful.

It's perfect.

Aurora Chen.

Pleasure working with you.

I'll send you

the contract shortly.

As for the compensation,

you can fill in any amount.

Pleasure working with you.

This is great!

Lucy's medical expenses for next month

are covered.

Who says there are no immortals among mortals?

My dancer

is an immortal among mortals.

The Golden Ticket for the Western Region

has also been given out.

Who was given such

high praise by the globally renowned Director Simon Xie?

Who did he

give such high praise to?

Professor Mitchell,

I will definitely

not let you down.

Here.

Are you sure you checked thoroughly?

She's here.

Don't worry,

I handle things.

I'm out.

Aurora Chen.

You're absolutely captivating.

Having found my ocean,

how can my heart not sing?

So,

it was you all along.

Why are you here?

Just passing by.

Perhaps,

this is fate.

Ethan Mitchell.

You...

Are you...

No,

I haven't finished speaking.

I've already answered.

Aurora Chen.

I'll never give you

a chance to refuse me.

I'll walk you home.

Don't follow me.

I'll walk you home.

It's still early,

it's safe.

Don't you have

any self-awareness?

Looking like you do,

you're never safe.

I'm here, you don't have to walk me any further.

Don't walk me home again.

We're destined

to go in different directions.

She still rejected me.

Damian.

I found his phone.

This is

high-definition

and uncensored close-up shots.

Let go of me!

What do you want?

If it weren't for you,

Damian,

wouldn't have to go into hiding.

What he did

to me and Lucy...

I wish he was dead.

Still haven't learned your lesson?

Go!

What are you doing? !

Rip it hard!

Strip her clothes off!

Let go!

If we put this online,

it'll fetch a good price.

Harder!

Let go!

Let go!

This sweetheart's going to kill herself.

Run!

Brother Damian.

What happened

to you?

What else did she go through

when I wasn't here?

When you left,

you specifically told everyone in the class...

to take good care of Aurora.

We didn't know

what you meant by 'take care of'.

So...

When I wasn't here,

all of you

bullied her?

I...

Alright.

Brother Damian.

Go back and tell them,

those who don't transfer tonight...

will die.

Aurora Chen.

Now you

must hate me to death, right?

Ethan.

He confessed his feelings yesterday!

What's the situation?

Tell me quickly!

I made a bet with Lu.

Bet on what?

Bet on you.

How long it'll take you

to win over your girl, Aurora?

I bet half a month.

Three years.

Judging by your look,

your confession failed, huh?

She rejected me.

So I should just listen to her?

Who caters to her bad habits?

I'm leaving.

He'll fall for Aurora Chen sooner or later.

Students,

in this city-wide unified exam,

our school achieved

remarkable results.

Among them,

Ethan Mitchell

earned an impressive

second place city-wide.

Let's give

a warm round of applause to...

Ethan Mitchell,

who will now come up and share his thoughts.

Just briefly share

your study experience.

I stand here,

so you can see me.

You said,

we're destined

to go in different directions.

But

I'm telling you now,

wherever your direction is,

I'll be waiting for you there.

He actually...

I'm here, you don't have to walk me any further.

Don't walk me home again.

We're destined

to go in different directions.

Mr. Mitchell.

What is this?

I'm making a confession.

Holy cow!

Ethan is so good at this!

Which girl

is he confessing to?

She must be so happy!

Help!

Didn't someone tell me

recently that it was

'reckless bravery'?

Aurora Chen.

I like you.

This guy's really something.

Do you think Aurora Chen

will actually date him?

Just reckless bravery.

She won't be impressed.

Aurora Chen.

I'm confessing to you

under this solemn and sacred flag.

My confession

is also solemn and sacred.

This time's scholarship

has been awarded.

There's only

one spot in our class.

It's yours.

But this time,

didn't Ethan Mitchell

score better than me?

He voluntarily gave up his spot.

What? !

Your physical test scores,

I reported fifty-five.

Perfect score.

What? !

You're being narrow-minded, aren't you?

It's just a confession.

Do you have to be so scared?

Aurora Chen.

You don't really care?

Why are you hiding?

If you have the guts,

hide from me forever.

Ethan Mitchell.

You are 18-year-old Ethan Mitchell.

And I,

am 26-year-old Aurora Chen.

I've learned

to be strong,

to endure.

But I can no longer

learn how to love.

Ethan.

Ethan.

Aurora.

The dance she performed

at The Soaring Swan Dance Competition,

"A New Lease on Life",

became a huge hit.

Look.

Now,

not only has the popularity

of other Golden Ticket contestants

plummeted,

but even

this diamond necklace

Aurora is wearing...

...is sold out

in stores.

Aurora

became a household name

overnight.

Get that out of my sight.

It's an eyesore.

He's just jealous!

He's letting the whole world know.

That he's jealous.

Listen up,

the fan group I created for Rora

has already

surpassed five million members!

As the leader of the group,

you must reject

any endorsement deals that come in.

We can't let it affect Rora's studies.

Copy that! Understood!

Consider it done!

A fan club?

Five million members?

My old man hasn't even

led a million

troops!

I'm going to boast about

this when I get back home.

I paid for that

poster earlier.

Wait,

are you two seriously here

just to rub it in my face,

huh?

Don't you want to be

Aurora's

boyfriend fan?

Oh, right,

I heard reporters are coming

to school for an interview today.

Interview

Aurora's deskmate,

you.

Are you really not going

to tell them...

If they're interviewing her husband,

then I'll go.

Rora, look!

Your poster...

...has been renewed for another seven days!

Who's so generous?

[Membership application:

Seven days of ad space paid.]

Husband fan.

Everyone else is a 'boyfriend fan,'

but he insists on being a 'husband fan.'

So possessive.

Rora, what are you looking at?

Nothing.

Let's go.

Aurora!

Before, when I was at the top,

I protected you.

Now that you've reached great heights,

I will look up to you.

Ethan,

I remember

you didn't like this before.

Someone else loves it.

Ethan!

Damian Knight is here.

Who?

Damian Knight.

This is Riverton City,

my territory.

How dare he come here?

Exactly.

A while ago,

for no reason at all,

he beat up Sid.

and you haven't settled the score with him yet.

Where is he?

At the stadium.

On the athletic field behind it.

Let's go.

Time to see an old 'friend'.

Let's go.

I was wondering who

was so fearless.

It's you.

You come out,

it's one thing for you to show up,

and you bring two dogs with you?

You!

Damian Knight!

Didn't anyone tell you

I'm at Riverton High?

Are you looking for a fight?

Even if this is the Mitchell

family's territory,

do you dare to touch me?

Do you?

How do you like the taste

of what you made me try?

He just left like that?

Rora,

are you taking such a long

leave this time?

Director Xie informed me

last minute that we can start filming.

So I need to take

ten days off this time.

When I get back.

Rora,

I wish you all the best.

I'm leaving then.

Where is Aurora?

Why isn't she at school?

Aurora took leave.

I don't know where she went.

Why, do you want to pursue her?

Don't ask questions you shouldn't.

Even Ethan Mitchell is

is acting like a total simp

for Aurora.

With that attitude,

you don't stand a chance.

What exactly is their relationship?

That little minx Aurora,

I wonder what spell she's

cast on Ethan?

Now she's the

apple of his eye.

Wherever she goes,

Ethan Mitchell is there to stand up for her.

Oh my goodness!

He looks decent,

but he's actually a rabid dog!

But it seems Aurora is in

for bad luck, being targeted

by someone like him.

How did this kid get back?

Still looking for trouble, are we?

Didn't you say you

never touch

my things before?

What,

did your taste change

after leaving Capitolia City?

My things are none

of your concern.

Ethan,

that's enough,

okay?

I can't ignore it anymore.

Have you forgotten

the hundred-year agreement between

the Mitchell and Knight families?

You came

for Aurora.

I was too angry just now

and said the wrong thing.

She's not my possession;

she's mine.

Your woman?

I've already

left my mark on her.

How is she not mine?

Is she yours then?

Your 'woman',

how is she on my territory?

Where did you leave your mark on her?

Tell me.

When she comes back,

I'll disinfect her.

What exactly is

your relationship with her?

Get lost!

Before I lose my temper

completely...

Although both the Knight

and Mitchell families have century-long plans,

I'm not the only male heir

in the Mitchell family.

But the Knight family

depends solely on you.

We actually agree

on that point.

We'll meet again.

Oh, and,

as for you,

you'd better not be alone

next time.

That guy is really sneaky.

Ethan,

he might be

lying to you.

I'll call Aurora

to confirm.

No need.

Leo,

you're smart enough

to have heard it.

He wasn't lying.

He and Aurora might

really have something going on.

He truly wasn't lying.

What are we going to do?

The heirs of the Mitchell and Knight families

both like the same girl.

The world is so big,

with so many girls.

Why don't we persuade

Ethan to find someone else?

The future world will

indeed be vast,

but there will always be someone who looks back,

reminiscing about people

and things from the past.

If one doesn't cherish

the present,

what's the point of talking about the future?

Bro, can you just

speak normally?

Have you read

*The Little Prince*?

What time is it?

You're still talking about fairy tales?

Don't always chase after

cheap thrills.

Occasionally read something useful

to broaden your horizons.

Perhaps there are five thousand flowers

in the world exactly like you,

but you alone

are my unique rose.

—*The Little Prince*.

Today's shoot

was truly amazing.

Get some rest;

we'll continue tomorrow.

Okay.

Aurora!

Two hours by plane,

three hours of bumpy travel.

The moment I saw her,

some questions,

suddenly, I didn't want to ask anymore.

Ethan Mitchell!

So what if it's true?

So what if it's false?

Would I let go because of it?

No.

As long as I still like her,

I won't.

What are you doing?

I've come all this way,

aren't you going to

invite me in for a drink?

I didn't mean anything else.

I just missed you

and wanted to see you.

If you're not happy

to see me,

I'll leave right away.

If I said I wasn't happy,

would you really leave?

No.

Then come in,

have a glass of water, and then leave.

If I drink it, I have to leave.

I won't drink it.

If you want to

do something to me,

you don't have to close the curtains.

It's because of the windowsill.

You've finished your water.

Now go home.

I can't open it.

You're hurt?

You're hurt?

Then you should hurry home.

What exactly do you want?

Can't you tell?

I'm seducing you.

It seems it's not working.

Ethan Mitchell!

Stop fooling around.

Alright, I'm leaving.

Aurora resisted

my seduction.

She doesn't even fancy me,

how could she fancy Damian Knight?

Relax.

The tenth one.

All complete.

Damian Knight,

you dared to break my heart.

Now I'll show you

who's boss.

They're at the hotel.

Mr. Knight, Mr. Knight...

Still applying the medicine?

Get out!

Find out immediately!

Where is Ethan Mitchell?

Sir.

I've found him.

Ethan Mitchell is in Harmony City.

Which hotel?

Sir.

Harmony City has four counties.

Are you just touring?

Speak!

You don't usually stutter.

Sir.

Ethan Mitchell in Harmony City...

There are more than two hundred hotels,

and he has check-in records at all of them.

It means for the time being,

we won't be able to find him.

It's been so long since we last met.

Still so vile.

But that makes sense.

If there was really something

between them,

then it wouldn't be like this,

to disgust me.

It means

they have no relationship at all.

Do you really think

I know nothing?

He's just a toad

lusting after a swan's flesh.

Utterly absurd.

My child.

You finally have

a stage of your own.

If it weren't for you, Professor Mitchell,

and your guidance,

I wouldn't be here today.

Aurora.

How about

you apply to the Dance Academy

and become my student?

Huh?

When I invited you to

further your studies at the dance institution,

you were worried about your academics.

At that time, I already suspected

that perhaps your ambition

was the Dance Academy,

which has the highest admission scores.

If you need me to,

I can help you apply for

a waiver for the entrance exam as a special recruit.

Professor Mitchell,

I'm truly grateful

for your guidance.

However,

please give me some time.

I need to carefully

consider it.

Alright, no problem.

Whatever your

concerns are,

I will patiently wait for you.

Then I'll be going now.

Alright.

Goodbye, Professor.

Bye-bye.

Sister!

Miss!

A man asked me to give you this.

Brother?

That older brother.

Damian Knight.

Eighteen-year-old Damian Knight.

Trying to run away again?

Rora.

Have you forgotten

how you

begged me back then?

Lucy!

Lucy!

You monster!

You pushed Lucy

down!

I...

I didn't!

I'm calling the police!

If you dare to leave,

I'll kill her.

No!

How about this?

If you agree

to be mine,

not only will I not kill her,

I can also help her

by calling an ambulance.

What do you think?

Alright, sweetie.

Let me feed

this young lady some candy.

Go play.

Rora.

If you agree

to come back with me now,

I promise you,

I'll let bygones be bygones.

And all those people

who offended you,

I'll make them

kneel and beg for your forgiveness.

Those who hurt me

include you too.

So shouldn't you also

kneel and beg for my forgiveness?

As long as you agree

to come back with me,

any way

you want it is fine.

Shameless!

Rora!

Ten days apart

feels like ten years!

I missed you so much!

I missed you too.

You look a bit off.

Did something happen?

Nothing at all.

Alright.

Grandfather!

It's her.

She's truly a goddess who came down to earth.

No wonder my grandson

isn't impressed by anyone else.

My old eyes must be failing me.

I didn't even recognize

my own neighbor.

Young lady.

Let's go.

Ethan!

Grandfather Mitchell, it's you!

I never expected

Ethan Mitchell's grandfather

to be living anonymously

in small Riverton City.

You know me?

Just pretend you don't.

Don't know?

It's alright.

We'll get to know each other.

The yard at home is big.

You young people

can all go and have fun.

Thank you, Grandfather Mitchell!

Go on, go on.

Then I'll go ahead.

I'll go too.

Let's go!

Shall I carry you?

Look at him,

how pathetic he looks.

Sir, before you

wanted to meet Grandmother Mitchell,

you were in the melon field

pretending to be a scarecrow all day.

Nonsense!

I was training!

Wow!

Did he practice?

Today,

I'll show you

what Justin can do!

What a lousy game!

I'm not playing anymore!

If you're bad, practice more.

You think you can do better? You try!

I will.

He's even worse than me.

I'll do it.

I got it!

Justin, you're amazing!

I'll teach you.

No need.

I'm going to get some fruit.

Go!

Unload all the tires

from every car

in the house!

So slow.

When will this kid

ever

get things done?

Sir already had me

puncture all the tires.

This kid.

The student surpasses

the master, indeed.

Grandfather Mitchell,

you're here!

Grandfather Mitchell, it's getting late.

Could you please send a car

to take us home?

Well, I'm really

sorry about that.

Some kid, I don't know who,

punctured all our car tires.

It's fine.

I'll ask my dad

to pick us up.

It's too late.

The mountain road is not easy to drive on.

We have plenty of rooms here.

You can stay here for now.

But I...

Hey.

The teacher won't be here tomorrow morning.

I'll cover for you all.

Let's

have some fun tonight.

Class monitor, you're the best!

Rora.

Just stay here

tonight.

I haven't had enough fun yet.

Okay.

Then you all continue playing.

Keep playing!

Thank you, Grandfather Mitchell!

Drink slowly.

Come on!

Tonight's battle for honor!

One, two, three, one team!

Four, five, one team!

Okay!

Rora.

Can you drink?

I can drink a little.

It's fine.

If you can't drink,

I'll drink for you.

Then I'll go first.

Okay!

I'm five!

Watch me!

I'm one.

Ethan and I are on the same team.

Rora, you go.

Wendy and I are a team.

So I don't need to roll, right?

I'm on a team with two girls.

Class monitor!

Justin, you're a true friend!

It's fine.

If you can't

drink later,

I'll drink for you.

Wendy and I will go first.

Come on!

Rock, paper, scissors!

Drink!

Come on!

Rock, paper, scissors!

Drink!

What's going on?

Come on!

Drink!

I'll drink, I'll drink!

Rora, you two come.

Come on.

Rock, paper, scissors!

Then you drink!

What the hell?

Little liar.

You said you couldn't drink.

You're clearly a heavy drinker.

Aurora Chen, are you still drinking?

Riverton City against Capitolia City.

This battle for honor,

we can't lose!

Again?

Miss Chen.

Please forgive him.

I'll take Sir to sober up.

I'll help you.

Miss Chen.

Could you please

look after Sir?

I'll go get him

some honey water.

Okay.

Ethan Mitchell.

Ethan Mitchell, you...

Aurora Chen!

Look what you've done

to me!

What's wrong with me,

that you keep me at arm's length?

Ethan Mitchell.

Don't people like you

fear anything?

People like us?

Who are you comparing me to?

You don't understand anything.

Aurora Chen

Not talking to me again.

Are you mad at me?

because I kissed you?

Then kiss me back.

Move.

You say I

don't understand anything.

Then can you

explain it to me?

I've never

felt this way.

I cherished you

so carefully,

but we're drifting further apart.

Ethan Mitchell.

In this life,

I refuse

to love anyone.

You will never understand.

Aurora Chen.

Can you tell me

about yourself?

Ethan Mitchell.

I think

I made myself clear

outside my house

that day.

So you're rejecting me?

Yes.

Aurora Chen.

I can indulge you

in everything else,

but not this.

Sir, I have the report.

Aurora Chen

used to study in Oceanview City.

She didn't have many friends.

Her only best friend,

Lucy Adams,

became a vegetable after

falling from a building at school.

Friend?

Fell?

Aurora

only stayed at Oceanview City High

for one semester

before transferring to Riverton High School.

And what happened

to her at Oceanview City High,

almost everyone

kept silent about.

And the Mitchell family's

tight-lipped secrecy.

Using stronger methods

is not impossible.

However,

they are still students.

Besides,

Oceanview City is the Knight family's territory.

It's not good to be too public.

Mr. Mitchell,

Lucy Adams,

how long has she been here?

Over a year.

I heard she's an orphan.

During this time,

who paid her medical bills?

It was a young girl

named Aurora Chen.

I'll cover

all her medical expenses.

Use the best medicine.

Understood.

Thanks, Class President.

If I weren't so busy studying for finals

and hadn't moved closer to school,

near school, I wouldn't have

had no time to do homework.

I'll hand it in for you first.

You can make it up at my place later.

Ah.

Take it.

Oh.

I'll get the door.

Oh, you're here!

Hey, everyone!

Lu Xing.

Where's Ethan?

Wasn't he

with you?

Um,

Rora hasn't

really wanted to see him lately,

so I didn't invite him

to my housewarming party.

Wendy Smith,

you're too much!

Do you know Ethan intentionally

gave up first place so Aurora

could get the scholarship?

And you, Aurora Chen!

Ethan went to Oceanview City overnight yesterday

and paid all of Lucy Adams'

medical bills.

Did you know that?

What?

Um, I'm sorry.

First, I'd like to propose a toast to you.

I won't drink alcohol.

I'm not good with alcohol.

Have some milk then.

Well, bottoms up for me. You can just have a sip.

Ethan Mitchell.

Thank you for the scholarship

and for Lucy Adams.

So I'll drink to that, as an apology.

Rora.

You're truly

my best friend,

since we were kids.

Am I your best friend?

Of course!

You're definitely

my best friend.

Alright, everyone, dig in!

Taste it and tell me

what you think of my cooking.

Try some!

It's getting late.

We all have class tomorrow,

so head home early.

Alright, we'll head back then.

I'm leaving then.

Bye.

Wait for me.

I'll see them out.

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

What?

It's my birthday today.

Here's a gift for you.

Ah.

Aurora Chen.

When you're not angry anymore,

let's start dating.

The head-over-heels kind.

Are you still angry today?

Your book is upside down.

And,

It's the Chinese self-study period today.

When you're not angry anymore,

draw a small heart

under this one.

If I see it,

I'll take it as you agreeing.

Agree to what?

I knew it!

We can be

head over heels.

Even if you push it back,

I'll keep putting it there.

Just keep it.

Your first love letter in life

should, of course, be given

to the most important person in your youth.

Aurora Chen,

you are my

entire youth.

Wow, isn't this dance

the legendary masterpiece

of the great dance master,

Master Grace Li,

from forty years ago?

It's truly a case of the student

surpassing the master!

Aurora Chen, as a rising star

in the world of dance,

is almost on par

with Master Grace Li.

Look!

Social media has exploded too!

Aurora's fan count

has already exceeded ten million!

Yeah.

Rora,

your fan base

is too big!

I, your manager,

can barely manage it anymore.

If you can't manage it,

let me,

let her number one fan—me—manage it.

Dream on, you rascal!

Young lady,

still angry?

Still angry today, huh?

Will you still be angry tomorrow?

Crazy.

Where's the high-and-mighty

Ethan Mitchell from before?

He's completely changed now.

Just a worthless plaything

by Damian Knight's side.

I heard she started clinging

to him before she even graduated.

I wouldn't even look at someone like that.

Ethan Mitchell,

are you truly that aloof

and noble businessman?

Or the young man who slipped

me a heartfelt bookmark?

Rora,

Ethan has been showing off

like a peacock lately.

Do you like him or not?

It's not just

a matter of whether

I like him or not.

Huh?

Besides liking someone,

what else is there in a relationship?

Wendy.

I don't want

to be in a relationship right now.

Besides,

I'm heading to Oceanview City soon

for the finals.

Wait for me.

I'll definitely bring

back a championship for you.

They're here!

Aurora Chen,

you can do it!

This time,

you're not alone.

Go, Aurora Chen!

Go, Little Aurora!

Go for it!

The pain Evergreen Academy inflicted on me

was healed in this moment

by the lovely students

of Riverton High School.

Have all the details about what happened

to her at Evergreen Academy been investigated?

Back then,

due to Damian Knight's

harassment and threats,

almost everyone at Evergreen Academy

isolated and bullied

Aurora.

What did you say?

Aurora transferred

after Lucy Adams fell from the building.

So,

Sir,

you and Damian Knight

are known as the two young tyrants of Capitolia City.

Aurora might have some

misunderstandings about you.

No wonder.

Wendy,

remember this:

in real life,

if you encounter

a domineering guy,

you must stay far away.

That's a disaster,

not romance.

Ethan Mitchell,

is there nothing people like you

are afraid of?

People like us...

who are you comparing

me to?

You don't understand anything.

No wonder she

would say that.

I used to think

it was just her prejudice against me.

I never thought

this was actually what she went through.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The countdown has begun for

The Soaring Swan Dance Competition,

with only half an hour to go.

Aurora Chen,

don't be nervous.

You must win

the championship this time.

You're just one step

away from success.

Rora,

you're still so disobedient.

Do you know

how much effort I put in

to get you back here?

But then again,

after tonight,

you'll be mine.

By then...

What are you doing?

How dare you touch her?

Guards!

Be careful!

Don't move!

What's going on?

The Soaring Swan Dance Competition

has already begun.

Why hasn't Rora appeared yet?

Yeah, what happened?

She's not answering her phone.

Something must have happened.

Rora's ten million followers

have dropped to just one million.

The production team was even worse.

They said she breached her contract

and would never work with her again.

What do we do?

Rora is a good kid.

There must be a reason.

Wake up.

Come on.

Come on.

Did you get the evidence?

Yes, I did.

While Mr. Zhang and his team

were confronting them,

I went inside and pulled out

the camera's

USB drive.

She must be so sad right now.

After preparing for the competition for so long,

in the end,

she lost because of

such dirty tactics.

Lu,

give the evidence to Professor Mitchell.

My Aunt Julia likes her so much.

She'll definitely stand up for her.

Ethan,

why don't you give it to her yourself?

What are you going to do?

I'm going to eliminate the evil for her.

I want to help her

take away all the bad things,

and remove them.

Including me.

I understand.

I want her to live the rest of her life

in peace and safety.

Miss Chen,

regarding what happened to you,

we deeply sympathize.

However,

we were also kept in the dark

before.

That's why we released some statements

about your breach of contract and failure to compete.

If we retract them now,

it might harm

our official reputation.

What do you mean?

The facts are right in front of us!

You're willing to cover up the truth

for that damn reputation?

You want to cover up the truth?

Professor Mitchell,

please don't be impulsive.

We do have compensation for you.

For the next Soaring Swan Dance Competition,

Miss Chen can not only

be our special guest,

but we also guarantee

she'll make it into the top three.

What do you say?

Nonsense!

You won't even give Rora

a fair chance,

but you're also resorting to these deceptive tricks!

I'm so utterly disappointed in you!

Rora,

let's go.

Oh, by the way, Rora,

I was so angry just now

that I forgot to ask

for your opinion.

About the terms the Soaring Swan Competition

offered you,

Professor Mitchell,

I disdain and do not need

anything that's based on deceit.

If it hadn't been for this incident,

the championship would have been mine anyway.

You truly are the genius dancer

I spotted.

Don't worry, Aurora,

this video clip

I'll only use the part

where you were rescued at the end.

That part.

The middle part

won't be exposed.

Once this video

is uploaded to social media,

you'll be cleared.

No need.

Explanations are superfluous.

I will prove everything with my strength.

No stage is worth

me abandoning my principles

to achieve it.

From now on,

where I am,

that's where the stage is.

Isn't that Aurora Chen, who disappeared from

the Soaring Swan Dance Competition?

The officials said she had no professional ethics

and acted like a diva.

Then why is she

dancing here?

Exactly!

Aurora Chen's social media

didn't offer any explanation.

It seems

there's something fishy going on here.

With Aurora Chen's talent,

why would she ruin her own future?

Maybe it's the Soaring Swan Competition's

dark secret.

Here, there's

the passion to cross mountains and seas,

and justice under the spotlight.

I

never lost.

She really is talented!

So beautiful! Absolutely stunning!

Amazing!

Aurora is truly amazing!

Go, Aurora!

We'll support you!

Well danced!

Go, Aurora!

Aurora, you're incredible!

Good!

Fantastic!

Simply amazing!

Where's Ethan Mitchell?

Why didn't he come?

Aurora Chen,

this is also the last class

we'll spend with you.

Justin,

what do you mean by that?

Ethan... he

transferred schools.

And we,

are also leaving.

Is it because of me?

Ethan didn't want us to say much,

but...

Damian Knight won't appear anymore

from now on.

Where did they all go?

Both families

sent them abroad.

Will he come back?

This is...

If you need anything, you can call

this number.

Ethan Mitchell...

I didn't even get a chance

to say a proper goodbye to you.

May Aurora Chen

have peace and safety in the years to come.

Ethan Mitchell.

Aurora,

will you

give me a chance?

I've already received

a love letter from a young man.

If I receive yours,

it won't be as precious.

I understand.

From that day on,

I never saw Ethan Mitchell

again.

He seemed to have

vanished from my world.

My nephew is back in the country.

He's your biggest fan,

you know.

I

promised to give him a chance

to meet his idol.

No problem.

If Professor Mitchell needs a favor,

I'll definitely help.

Let's go.

That young man,

he has grown up.

Why are you just standing there?

Don't you recognize me?

It's you?

I came back from abroad.

I actually snuck back.

I can't go home right now,

and I have no money.

Plus, I can't pay the rent.

So,

can I stay at your place?

You...

What did you say?

I'm completely broke right now,

but my aunt said

you're already

a successful person.

How about this?

You support me.

My upkeep is low.

The joy of our first reunion,

made my heart race.

Her reaction alone

was worth five years of

my long yearning.

Please take pity on me.

I haven't eaten anything

since I got off the plane.

Then I'll order some takeout for you.

I don't eat takeout.

How about this?

Let's cook something now.

And eat together.

You can cook now?

In five years,

what I couldn't do before,

I can do now.

Try some.

So impressive!

My five years abroad

were spent relying on these thousands of photos

to survive.

Now,

I don't just want the photos,

I want the person too.

Ethan Mitchell,

you sleep outside.

No coming into my bedroom.

I can certainly hold myself back,

but I'm afraid someone else won't be able to resist

sneaking out to find me.

If you're scared,

I can lock the door.

I'm not scared.

I'll wait for you.

Mr. Mitchell,

all three routes

are secured.

As long as Damian Knight returns to Capitolia City,

we'll definitely know

immediately.

This time,

I won't be a single step late.

That movie I told you about,

you really have to see it.

Okay, next time then. Together.

Are you done with work?

Aurora,

Is this your boyfriend?

He's so handsome!

He's so handsome!

If you dare say he's not,

I'll kiss you right now.

So forward!

What are you talking about?

Let's go!

Ethan Mitchell!

Let's talk.

Talk about what?

Dating.

What do you want to do?

It's true that since I came back,

there's a lot I want.

However,

what I want most

is to have with you

a romance

that makes us head over heels.

What kind of information are you looking for?

Do you need my help?

You wouldn't understand.

You can't help.

How do you know I wouldn't understand?

You didn't even ask

what I studied

during my five years abroad.

You're not going to say

you studied law too, didn't you?

What?

How could his family

agree to that?

Why are you looking at me like that?

Tell me,

what are you looking for?

I'll help you.

This.

Just having these

is far from enough.

Leave it to me.

Go rest for a bit.

Okay.

When will you stop being angry?

Right under this heart,

draw another small heart.

I saw it.

I'll take that as your agreement.

Agree to what?

I knew it.

We can be head over heels now.

Did you find it?

This bookmark of yours...

When did you draw it?

Let go first.

Then I can explain properly.

I'm just holding you.

It's not like I'm covering your mouth.

Why can't you explain properly?

I...

So,

this...

Is this your answer?

Actually,

the first year Ethan Mitchell was gone,

his father found me.

You're a smart person.

You should know how to choose.

No offense,

but your social standing and Ethan's are different.

Worlds apart.

You're still...

not good enough for him.

In my previous life,

Damian Knight brought me

to his father.

His father said the same thing.

Your social standing and Ethan's are different.

Worlds apart.

You're still not good enough for him.

Why are you the clouds,

and I the mud?

Ethan Mitchell.

The barrier of worlds apart,

can it be broken?

There are no worlds apart.

You're the most wonderful woman

in the world.

It's not about whether I want you,

it's about whether you love me.

Aurora Chen.

Do you want me?

I'm only giving you three seconds.

Reject me.

Aurora Chen.

Your legs are wobbly.

You silly girl.

My legs are wobbly too.

Mr. Mitchell!

You scoundrel!

You don't even call me 'Dad' anymore!

Ethan,

what exactly are you doing?

You know that girl

isn't right for you,

yet you still choose her!

What isn't right?

We're a match made in heaven.

You...

Ethan,

it's been five years.

As your grandfather, I'm asking you seriously,

how do you plan to settle her down?

Settle down?

Grandfather,

do you also think

I'm just playing around?

Grandfather,

I want to marry her.

I came back at twenty-two

precisely because marrying her now

is reasonable and legal.

For a woman,

you're breaking ties with the family.

And you still dare to say you want to marry her?

You're so headstrong.

How can I trust you

with the Mitchell family?

Daniel Mitchell,

aren't you mistaken?

It's not you

who's going to entrust the future of the Mitchell family

to me.

Rather,

you have to please me,

to see if I'm willing to take over

the Mitchell family's future.

You...

And with your current capabilities,

and my mother's high regard for me,

you probably won't

be able to have

a second son in this lifetime, will you?

Dad,

look at his awful temper.

How am I supposed to manage him?

The more capable he is,

the more you'll enjoy your leisure.

Isn't that a good thing?

Professor Mitchell.

Why is Ethan Mitchell

here too?

Didn't you say you wanted to meet me

to discuss important life matters?

Come on.

A matter of marriage,

doesn't that count as an important matter?

Professor Mitchell,

Why are you also...

Aurora Chen.

I specifically asked my aunt

to be our witness.

It's precisely to

prove my sincerity.

What do you think of me

as a husband?

How am I?

You two are too direct, aren't you?

If we weren't direct enough,

our relationship

would be ruined by my dad.

What's with

your dad again?

Don't even mention it.

You know my father's temper,

don't you?

Just two days ago,

we had an argument

over this very thing.

I'll talk to Daniel.

This Daniel Mitchell,

he's really getting worse with age.

Taking advantage of my sister-in-law's business trip

to bully this

young lady, huh?

Don't you worry.

Daniel Mitchell

won't be able to cause any trouble.

I'll call my sister-in-law

right now.

Sister-in-law?

Julia Mitchell.

Sister-in-law,

Do you remember

Do you remember the genius dancer

I told you about before?

The one I called 'my genius dancer'?

Of course, I remember.

Lately,

I've been watching her videos every day.

What do you say?

If I were to introduce her

to our Ethan,

what do you think?

What?

That young lady

is quiet and gentle,

a top law student,

and she can dance.

My rebellious son

has such awful conduct.

Would a girl like her even look at him?

Mom!

How can you talk about

your own son like that?

My rebellious son is here too.

It's not just your rebellious son who's here.

Look.

Who is this?

Hello, Mrs. Mitchell.

Aurora, my dear.

Julia Mitchell!

What exactly is going on with you two?

These two,

they've known each other for a long time.

And what's more,

from my extensive investigation,

these two,

four years ago, they were already

in love with each other.

Is that so?

Mrs. Mitchell,

Daniel Mitchell doesn't agree

to their marriage.

What do you think?

Just you wait.

I'm going home right now

to steal the family registry document.

It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Alright.

Gotta go.

Bye-bye.

Mrs. Mitchell is joking, right?

How could she be joking?

Don't worry.

If that Daniel Mitchell

still doesn't agree,

Mrs. Mitchell

will surely kick him out

to be kicked out for the night.

Isn't there one for each of us?

Why are you snatching mine?

Everything in the house will be yours from now on.

You're mine, and so is the marriage certificate.

We just got married,

and you're already not letting me have my way?

Impudent.

Call me husband.

Let's go.

We're here.

Awake?

Want to sleep a bit more?

No need.

Go back and sleep.

Ethan Mitchell.

Did you hear that?

Sounds like a car crash.

Must be some

handsome guy with bad driving skills

who crashed.

Do you know the person who crashed?

Why are you cursing them like that?

Who knows?

People's destinies

are hard to predict.

You go home first.

I'll go handle this.

Okay.

It's entirely your fault.

I won't settle privately.

Let's go through insurance.

Ethan Mitchell!

You came back behind my back.

It's been five years.

Why are you still so vile?

Still pestering?

Didn't you see the signs?

Didn't you understand?

Since when

do you like being a simp too?

You two,

when did you get together?

Just now.

Two days ago.

Or five years ago.

Does it concern you?

Anyway,

she's now

my wife.

Trying to trick me again?

Did you see clearly?

You delusional fool!

Nonsense!

How could that be?

Don't tell me...

You think I photoshopped it?

Is this enough?

If it's not enough,

I can send you more later.

I'll send you the e-invitations.

But we need to get this straight.

You'll be sitting at the kids' table.

Ethan Mitchell!

I'm telling you one last time.

She's mine.

Don't touch her.

A married woman? Even better.

I have a particular fondness for married women.

What?

Like last time,

you'll come to my house again,

and try to kill me again?

Only children make threats like that.

I can make you suffer

more than death.

Where's Lucy Adams?

She was just picked up.

Ethan Mitchell!

Lucy,I'm getting married.

My husband's name is Ethan Mitchell.

If you don't wake up soon,

there won't be a spot for you

as my bridesmaid.

Rora,

Why are you crying?

Everything's fine now, isn't it?

Lucy...

Mr. Zhang,

please call the police.

And also, have my grandfather

go to The Knight Family and stop them.

Mr. Mitchell is quite ruthless, isn't he?

Alright.

Ethan Mitchell!

I never thought

we'd meet again so soon.

Let me tell you,

the Lucy Adams incident,

will only put me away for a few years at most.

Once I'm out,

I'll still fight you for Aurora Chen.

Remember this:

This isn't over.

Talk when you get out.

Barking like a dog in a cage,

What good is that?

Oh, right.

While you're in prison,

I've arranged two

special cellmates for you.

You...

You just stay in there,

and enjoy yourself.

Ethan Mitchell!

Ethan Mitchell!

Ethan,

I want to go in

and say a few words to him.

Alright.

I'll wait for you outside.

Rora,

I knew you'd come to see me.

Back then,

the Lucy Adams incident,

I didn't do it.

Without you,

would she have fallen?

Besides her and me,

haven't you hurt

anyone else?

Damian Knight!

People like you,

deserve to die.

How could you say

such vicious words?

Do you remember you once told me

that...

when your mother was very young,

she passed away.

During that time,

you stubbornly believed

that when people die, they turn into

stars in the sky.

You kept looking through your telescope,

searching for your mother.

No, wait.

How do you know

these things?

I never told you.

Later, you finally saw

the Spider Lily Nebula,

and only then did you say goodbye to your mother.

Your phone password

has always been

the code for the Spider Lily Nebula, hasn't it?

Nebula?

Spider Lily Nebula?

How do you know that?

Why do you know?

Damian Knight!

I've been back for six years,

with all the memories of our past life.

You don't deserve forgiveness.

Rora,

Listen to me!

It's not like that!

Why does she know?

Mom...

So,

in that lifetime,

I already

owed her a life.

I killed the person I loved most.

Let's go.

Let's go home.

Okay.

Damian Knight committed suicide.

Someone, quick!

Rora,

A person like him

deserved to die.

You're right.

It's more important to go home and eat.

What number is this?

Little Kai.

Grandpa,

How many times have I told you?

Human saliva carries viruses.

Don't just kiss Kai like that.

When you were little,

I kissed your face

until it was raw.

and nothing happened.

Why can't I kiss him now?

You at night...

You often kiss Kai at night,

leaving his face covered in slobber!

I...

Daddy's embarrassed!

If you keep talking nonsense to the kid,

I swear tonight,

I'll kiss your face covered in slobber.

Kai, be good.

Gross!

Look at your mom.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
youth /juːθ/ A2	noun - the period of life when one is young
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and control the movement of (an animal or vehicle)
waves /weɪvz/ A1	noun - a ridge of water moving across the surface of the sea or a lake
standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ A1	verb - to have an upright position, supported by one's feet
spotlight /ˈspɒtlaɪt/ B2	noun - a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person, especially a performer on stage
embracing /ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/ B2	verb - to accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically
endless /ˈɛndləs/ B1	adjective - having no end or limit
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - high renown or honor won by notable achievements
handsome /ˈhænsəm/ A2	adjective - good-looking
school /skuːl/ A1	noun - an institution for educating children or young people
adapt /əˈdæpt/ B2	verb - to make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose
features /ˈfiːtʃərz/ B1	noun - a distinctive attribute or aspect of something
profile /ˈproʊfaɪl/ B1	noun - an outline of something, especially a person's face, as seen from one side
perfectly /ˈpɜːrfɪktli/ B1	adverb - in a perfect way
aloof /əˈluːf/ C1	adjective - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Key Grammar Structures

• If youth could have a second chance,

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Type 2)

  ➔ Uses 'if' + past simple, would/could/might + base form to express unreal situations in the present or future. Here, it expresses a hypothetical situation.

• No wonder the former school heartthrob the moment he saw him, gave up his crown.

  ➔ Past Perfect Tense/Complex Sentence with 'the moment'

  ➔ Uses the past perfect ('had seen') to emphasize that an action was completed before another action in the past ('gave up'). The phrase 'the moment he saw him' acts as an adverbial clause of time.

• How can someone be so perfectly formed?

  ➔ Exclamatory Sentence / Adverb of Degree

  ➔ Uses 'how' at the beginning to express admiration. 'So' is used as an adverb of degree to emphasize the perfection.

• Isn't that our Ethan?

  ➔ Question Tag

  ➔ Uses a question tag ('isn't that') to confirm information and create a conversational tone. The tag matches the verb tense and subject of the main clause.

• If she doesn't get into a sweet romance, is she really doing herself justice?

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Type 1) / Rhetorical Question

  ➔ Uses a Type 1 conditional ('if' + present simple, present simple) to discuss a likely future outcome. The second part is a rhetorical question, not expecting an answer but emphasizing a point.

• In my last life, I was Damian Knight's flaunted mistress.

  ➔ Past Simple/Use of preposition 'in'

  ➔ Uses past simple to describe a past state. 'In my last life' is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverbial phrase of time.

• Since backing down also leads to death, I might as well strike back fiercely.

  ➔ Complex sentence / 'Might as well'

  ➔ Complex sentence with a reason clause introduced by 'Since'. 'Might as well' expresses a suggestion or a decision to do something because there's no better alternative.

• To escape the devil's control, I must become strong enough.

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose / Adjective + Adverb

  ➔ 'To escape' is an infinitive of purpose, showing why the speaker wants to become strong. 'Strong enough' uses an adjective (strong) and an adverb (enough) to describe the level of strength.

• If I can make a stunning debut in The Soaring Swan Dance Competition, at least Damian Knight won't be so blatant in Deal with me.

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Type 1) / Adverb of Degree

  ➔ Uses a Type 1 conditional ('if' + present simple, future simple) to discuss a likely future outcome. 'So' is used as an adverb of degree to emphasize the bluntness of Damian Knight's actions.