[An Cong Wig Store]
I'm back.
I cleaned out your favorite tennis bag.
You can pack anything you'd like in there.
Why do I feel you're more nervous than I am?
Of course, I'm nervous. I'm also excited.
This is your first match after recovering from your leg injury.
Training and matches are different.
What are these? Supplements?
They are for good luck.
Peace and safety, the situation has been decided. ("Pin" sounds the same as in apple and peace. Same with "Ju" in orange and situation.)
I planned to give you a pear for things to go smoothly. ("Li", same sound for pear and smooth)
But then I thought, what if it turns into pressure? ("Li" sound is in stress/pressure)
Never mind.
Based on what you said, should I set an altar and conduct a religious rite?
I'm telling you, that might actually work.
How about this? When you arrive at the venue tomorrow,
do some prayers to boost your confidence.
Hey.
Did you just send your girlfriend home?
No, she's been really busy lately.
We don't get to see each other after leaving the club.
Let me talk about something serious.
You two are doing so well.
Why don't l clean up the house that your mom left for you so that you can move in?
Are you talking about... moving in together?
You should ask her.
After all, You'an's apartment is a rental too. Wouldn't it be better to save on rent?
Let's wait a bit longer.
I feel... like I can't bring it up yet.
- Too soon? - Yeah.
At least wait until I get back my scholarship player position back
and for my competition to go smoothly.
If I ask her about the house then, there's a higher probability she'll agree.
Looks like our chat last month was effective.
I support you!
Okay, then. I'm going to my room now.
- Give me this bag, let me help you pack it. - It's okay.
Go, go, go do your stuff, let me organize this.
[TopSmash Tennis Club]
Good, push up.
How is it? How are your knees?
They're fine.
Okay, last one.
That's good.
We have studied the techniques of the player who's challenging you.
Be smart when you're playing.
Relax and be flexible. You got this.
Okay, I will pay attention to it.
Right! Be sure to protect your knees. The physical therapist said
we need to focus on his knee condition.
Sounds good. I'll keep track of the data points at every competition.
And share the summary with you every two weeks.
- You got this. - Thank you, Sister Luo.
Then I'll head to the courts.
Oh my! Look at your scars. It must have been a serious injury.
No wonder Zhang Yan said he was busy these past few months. He spent all his time and energy on you.
Do well in your competition, don't let him down.
Coach Luo.
Are you his nutritionist?
If you have nothing to do, go do some shopping. There's a competition today, everyone's busy.
Are you really nervous right now?
Coach Luo, Zhang Yan trained a kid with great potential before.
You probably don't know. But later, they played worse and worse and retired.
That's when Zhang Yan started binge drinking.
How lucky! Now he's taken in Song Sanchuan.
So many people are so envious.
Song Sanchuan wasn't taken in.
Today, everyone considers him a legend.
The stands are also packed full of people.
But only we at TopSmash know how he got to where he is today.
And what we all did to help him get this far.
Outsiders don't have the rights to make comments.
What's up?
I asked the physical therapist, he recommended this brand.
During the break, if you feel tension around the knees, hold the ice against it.
Okay.
- I'm going now. - Good luck.
[Song Sanchuan, win the championship]
[TopSmash]
[Courage and Confidence - TopSmash Tennis Club]
[TopSmash Tennis Club Challenger Tournament]
[Congratulations to Song Sanchuan's recovery. Comeback of the champion.]
The fees for the rehabilitation center weren't fully covered by the insurance.
...but Liang You'an paid for it.
Once I start competing again, [Promissory note by Song Sanchuan]
and play well in competitions, I will repay you as soon as I have enough prize money.
You must not lose. Count us in.
The results are excellent. Standards met. Congratulations
on being able to return to compete again.
Don't be too nervous about tomorrow's match.
I'll be watching you.
He hasn't competed in a tournament for too long.
His form and pace have to be reconditioned. He'll be fine.
Are you doing all right? How are your knees?
I feel really sorry to everyone because I lost.
What are you talking about? I was watching the whole time.
You were doing your best.
Plus, you haven't competed for so long. Coach Yan even said,
the various functions of your body need time to adjust and recover.
He also said, even if you lost multiple competitions in a row,
it's still normal. Count it as a warm-up.
These are all excuses.
I'm just not good enough.
It's okay, you should pick up the phone.
Hello?
I'm at the club.
Today?
- How about tomorrow afternoon? - It's okay, you should go.
All right, I'll see you in a bit then.
Okay, bye-bye.
Alex, she arranged a meeting about expanding the venue.
You should go, I'm okay.
How about this?
I'll order takeout tonight, you come over and eat. Okay?
Okay, see you tonight.
Don't overthink it.
What's the matter?
What's wrong?
Didn't you play well in the opening?
Coach Yan,
can you go with me to the hospital?
[Orthopedic Surgery]
- Does the spot where I touched still hurt? - No.
It's not a problem, then.
Looking at the x-ray, there's no problem either. The recovery has been quite good.
But when I was playing on the court, that feeling of pain was real and spot on.
It was in the area of the injury.
When I was running fast and stopping fast, the leg felt like it couldn't handle it.
We've worked with many sports injuries. Let me say it like this.
Any area that went through a severe injury
will show phantom pain when you return to the sport. It's normal.
Phantom pain?
- You mean, the pain that he's feeling is a mental pain? - That's right.
Theoretically speaking, there is definitely not a problem with the physical bodily functions.
But to an athlete, this kind of mental pain is no less than physical pain.
The key is the instinctive fear in the body.
You worry that this leg will get injured again.
Therefore, when you're making moves or countermoves,
- you keep feeling that it's different from your good leg. Right? - Yes.
This kind of mental pain is indeed distracting.
Besides, competitive sports rely heavily on concentration.
It's fine. Well, we've done the exam.
As long as you don't see a problem with the knee, that's good.
About everything else, I'll work on overcoming them myself.
What's most important is still psychological suggestion. Right?
Yes, that's right.
By the way, you all should quit reminding him that he's been injured.
Do this. When you compete, take a bandage
and cover up the scar. You'll feel a lot better.
When you're focused on the game,
you'll forget it soon enough. But then when you occasionally look down,
you'll suddenly feel the pain again.
Coach Yan, don't tell the others about my knee issue yet.
I know. We can't stress over this matter.
The more we stress about it, the more people will pay attention and your mental burden will increase.
Actually, even if people hadn't talked about it,
they still gave you pressure. Right?
I know.
The doctor gave me a solution as well.
When I get back... I'll work on adjusting to it.
Maybe it won't hurt after I play a few more games and adapt to it.
Sanchuan...
You will win.
Did you do the rehabilitation with him later?
Did you do another exam on his knee?
Don't worry. Everything was done.
There's no problem.
Do you want to ask him if there's some other reason?
Forget it. I don't want to nag him about competitions.
If he loses, who would feel worse than he does?
Okay, let's not mention it then.
Let him relax.
I think he's here. I won't talk to you anymore. Bye-bye.
Coming!
Come on in.
Okay.
Whenever I see this puzzle, I recall those days when we were at the apartment in Chengdu.
I really miss it.
If we could do it again without the bad knee, that would be wonderful.
Know what?
After we got together, there's something I've been really wanting to do.
What is it?
No, wait! If you painted just the toenails, that's one thing.
Why do you want to pain my fingernails, too? How am I supposed to play?
Removing it is really quick. Just two minutes.
I really want to do things with you that you've never done before.
I've been thinking about it for a long time already.
Besides, whenever I painted pretty fingernails
and put on pretty lipstick,
I'd always feel happy.
How is it that life can be so colorful
and so adorable?
So pretty. All done.
Let me take a photo for you.
Put them up. Don't smear them.
Wait! My mother is calling.
Hello, Mom.
I'm out of the elevator and already at your door. Open the door for me.
My... My house?
You aren't home?
- I'm at home. - Open the door then.
Oh, I...
Hold on! What do I do then?
Don't be nervous. She's come already. Let her meet my boyfriend.
No, how can I meet her? I'm not prepared.
What do you need to prepare?
No, wait! Look at me! How can I meet your mom right now?
- I forgot! - What would your mom think of me?
Go inside the bedroom. Get inside.
Wait a second!
- What's the matter? Took you all day. - I was in the bathroom.
Why are you here so late at night?
I went to pick red bayberries with old schoolmates.
- I passed by your place and wanted to give you some. - Okay.
Oh my! Such a huge watermelon!
Can you finish it by yourself?
I... I've been craving it lately.
Don't just stand there. Go wash the red bayberries. Aren't they your favorite?
Mom, sit down.
[Song Sanchuan]
Mom, the red bayberries have been washed.
Are they clean? Have you soaked out the little bugs?
Wh-What small bugs? There aren't any little bugs!
Don't worry, just eat them.
I don't want to.
Eating them at night makes the teeth feel sour.
Okay, I'm heading back.
Such a large watermelon.
Mom, I'll text you my passcode.
Next time when you come, if I'm not here, it'll cost you a trip.
I don't want your passcode.
This was the first time. Next time, I won't come without letting you know first.
Mom, let me know when you get home!
My mom left. My mom left.
I'm telling you. My mom seems to have noticed something.
She didn't leave until I finished washing the red bayberries.
Did we expose ourselves?
Nope.
What's the matter?
Why do I feel that you're a little gloomy after we parted for just a little bit?
I'm not. I'm just feeling that...
other than removing this nail color,
I have to hurry and restore my condition and compete.
Once my scores are back up, the rehabilitation fees are paid off,
I can officially meet your mother.
It won't take long.
Really. Your leg has already recovered.
Sooner or later you'll win competitions.
Okay, don't think too much now.
Come on.
Lean on me.
How is it? Feel safe?
So generous of you.
[Ulrica Cup]
The pressure on him must be huge right now.
If he loses this match, someone else's photo will be hung up.
He put on his knee pads and stretched before entering the court.
Hopefully, he can pull through this round.
[5th Ulrica Cup]
Sometimes you have to admit that
failure is a part of athletics that's hard to ignore. Right?
All of you spend so much effort to operate him,
but in the end, it can only end in failure.
You've destroyed him the same way as before.
This isn't called operating.
You'll never understand.
Yes, I don't understand.
But I understand you.
Having such high ambitions, but always failing to succeed.
These past few years, you've met a few
players who were gifted, but what happened in the end?
You ruined them all anyway.
Don't you think the problem lies in yourself?
[5th Ulrica Cup]
Out.
[Wang Shuai versus Song Sanchuan]
How long has your knee been hurting?
Since the first match.
You've been in pain for so long,
I didn't even know it.
Did you go to the hospital by yourself?
Coach Yan went with me.
What did the doctor say?
How bad... is the phantom pain?
It doesn't just hurt when I'm playing tennis.
Sometimes...
I feel it when I'm sleeping.
The doctor says it's not organic pain.
Maybe I'll be fine in the next match.
Maybe the next month, or maybe next year.
Liang You'an.
I said I would pay you back in nine months.
I don't think that's possible now.
Song Sanchuan.
We just received notification that your urine test results were abnormal.
You need to be retested again.
Doctor, when I was reading about sports injuries, I saw a placebo effect mentioned in it.
Is that a kind of solution, too?
Yes, it is. Do you need it? If so, I can prescribe it for you.
- Yes, I need it. Please prescribe some. - Okay.
Oh, right! Just to confirm with you,
the placebo you prescribe for him doesn't contain any ingredients that athletes can't take. Right?
That's for sure.
We know this.
That's fine then.
Don't worry. Don't worry.
- Song Sanchuan, it's your turn. - Okay.
As a matter of prudence, we need you to fill out this form.
After that, we'll upload it to the testing site.
This is mainly to track the athletes' daily routine,
including the need for you to record day-to-day activities.
Based on the communication we just had, we speculate that
it's likely the medication you took before the race that caused the bias in the test results.
It shouldn't be a big problem. When the test results are out, we'll issue a formal notice.
Okay.
Regardless of the results of the retest,
I'll always stand by your side.
The fear of the phantom pain not getting better, the fear of being unable to play again,
those fears are making you anxious, aren't they?
I'm really just trying to say that you could be a little more patient with yourself.
Although there are times when you can't play on the court in a rainstorm like this,
I'll always remember the once-in-a-lifetime moments
you had with the ball under the sun and the night sky.
How good is it to be able to think like this?
Song Sanchuan, it's okay.
It's really okay.
I thought about what the doctor said.
Having phantom pain is due to fear of getting injured again.
But even if it's not on this court,
no one knows what accident or injury will come next in their life.
Who doesn't live their life a little timidly?
Actually, I only really learned the meaning of sports after I met you.
It'll give one the courage to face setbacks.
Training day after day.
Encountering problems, solving problems.
It's made possible with the willpower that only people who persevere in a sport can have.
Liang You'an, I'm ready.
No matter what the result of the retest is,
I can take it.
I will use a positive mindset to accept it
and face it.
We'll face it together.
What are you doing?
You're drinking? Is this the time to drink?
I watched the doctor prescribe the medicine.
It's my responsibility if something goes wrong.
We don't know the reason and the results aren't out yet. Now is the time to take action.
We have to retrace in as much detail as possible.
It's all my fault.
I have a particularly bad feeling about this.
Xu Lexi was right.
I'm a person who only hurts people.
Whoever follows me will be unlucky.
Sanchuan is such a good kid.
And I've ruined him.
That's as far as I can go.
It's time for me to move.
Wait.
What are you talking about?
Your ex-wife is something else!
Does she understand you?
Does she understand professional sports?
Isn't it obvious that she's gaslighting you?
I'm divorced myself and I don't even feel that a failed marriage can ruin a person.
But I'm seeing it happen to you!
A bad significant other is one who will deny you and drain you!
You're clearly such a good coach.
You led everyone all the way to where we are today.
But just when Song Sanchuan needs you the most, you're here, drowning your sorrows in alcohol!
Keep drinking. Drink yourself to death!
They just sent the chart that needs to be used as additional material.
Let's fill it in.
I'll go find those images for you.
Shenzhen Anheng Hospital.
Uncle An sent these to me. Paste it in the document later.
Okay.
What song were you listening to after the surgery?
It was probably songs that make people feel high.
Those that you can dance to, like in a disco.
Listening to songs that make people high while sitting in a wheelchair.
You were quite ambitious.
No way.
You even took a picture of me in a wheelchair when I went to get a cream puff for you?
Oh, wait! You even took one of me sleeping?
Do you like me that much?
I like you the most when you're being an idiot.
What do you mean? You're the one who's an idiot.
I'm being serious.
Coach Yan told me before, he said that Song Sanchuan will become the greatest tennis player.
It's because you're intelligent and play strategically.
I thought the same at the beginning.
But being too smart can be a burden sometimes.
One will be defensive, sensitive, and protect themselves.
I realized it when I fell even harder for you,
was when you were being an idiot.
Especially when you're being the brave, passionate idiot.
Think about it.
When practicing net play, service breaks, how to play against the wind, and wildcard tournaments,
seriously, you're always an idiot who doesn't care about the consequences.
It makes you really likable.
If that's the case,
then you also charge forward without caring about the consequences.
You're a passionate idiot, too.
Why do I like you so much?
- I guess idiots attract each other. - That's right.
That's why I said there are too many smart people in the world.
Being an idiot is pretty good. It's adorable.
Also, idiots all have weaknesses.
You can believe in them.
You know something?
Actually, I've been really anxious lately.
In the end, I even sabotaged myself.
It's like you said,
"The future is unknown. We have to move forward carrying our fears."
We can't lose the strength of an enthusiastic idiot.
Now, I feel like
there's nothing I can't get past.
My heart...
really feels a lot lighter.
Coach Yan, I heard from Sister Luo that you're leaving.
Is that true?
Wait. Don't tell me you think everything that happened to me is your responsibility, do you?
Also, Liang You'an has already found a therapist.
I'll actively cooperate with the treatments.
Actually, I've never really...
formally thanked you.
Coach Yan, I really thank you from the bottom of my heart.
If it weren't for you,
I wouldn't have achieved what I have today.
Even without me,
you'd still achieve what you did.
I've been thinking a lot at home these days.
Why am I always failing?
Is it because, all these years, whenever it gets to the most difficult and the last minute,
I chose to run away?
But you, at times when everyone else would give up,
persevere on without letting go.
At that moment,
I felt like your entire being was shining so brightly.
You...
This is the first time you've praised me like this.
You really can't leave!
This club can't— This family can't be without you!
I'm serious!
Do you really...
- mind me leaving that much? - Yeah.
I... persevere all the way. Right?
I... won't let go!
- I shine. - How about this?
Show me your sincerity.
Drink it all.
Drink it all and I'll stay.
- It's so early in the morning. Why are you— - Look, you're so insincere!
If my taste buds are working correctly...
this is a bottle of water. Right?
Yes, that's right. Congratulations. You're a normal person.
That is a bottle of water. What did you think it was?
I'm staying.
Wait. Why are you packing if you aren't leaving?
The room was too messy. Can't I clean it up?
Coach Luo is right.
A failed marriage doesn't mean I've failed in life.
Humans have to improve themselves from time to time.
I learned that from you.
I've already decided to train and learn with you all, to push myself.
From now on, I'll never run away again.
There's no need to wait then.
Let's start now! Let's go!
- Where are we going? - I found an exercise that specifically helps with recovery
- in my left knee. - Wait, my left leg is fine!
Song Sanchuan, I've received their email reply!
You've passed the health tests. You can focus on training now.
You got this!
♫ In this scorching sun, blue sky, and sweaty summer ♫
♫ When training, endless destruction happens before you've resurrected ♫
♫ No one is born great or insignificant ♫
♫ It's a miracle, hold on a little longer ♫
♫ Go for it! Brave young man ♫
♫ Please jump out of this vicious cycle of fate ♫
♫ Only ask for passion mixed with hot tears ♫
♫ Even if you fall, blame it on the fact the dream is too beautiful to give up ♫
♫ Go for it! Be a young man who soars ♫
♫ Let those who looked down on you be ashamed ♫
♫ Let youth be about the moment regardless of cost ♫
Song Sanchuan!
♫ Be passionate regardless, like an intense explosion ♫
Here.
- What's this? - Look at it later.
I'm going to the stands now.
Good luck.
I've researched many methods.
A lot of tennis players bring a cheat sheet onto the court.
If you don't play well today, you might have made a foundational mistake.
Then, your mood will be ruined.
I wrote this based on your strengths and weaknesses.
When things are going well, you can refer to this.
Maybe your footwork isn't energetic enough and your defense is off-rhythm.
These are the most commonly overlooked mistakes.
♫ Only ask for passion mixed with hot tears ♫
♫ Even if you fall, blame it on the fact the dream is too beautiful to give up ♫
Song Sanchuan makes a powerful return.
Breaking the silence on the court, rising star Song Sanchuan.
[What do you think of national tennis player, Song Sanchuan, who made a sweeping comeback?]
Put it on my tab!
♫ Like a beam of light, flying overhead ♫
Your phone.
It's Mr. Jie.
Ignore him.
What did Jiang Jiaojiao tell you?
Is he really planning to get married?
I think so. He said he already proposed.
But the problem is his dad doesn't approve of it.
I can't believe Liang Tao wants to get married.
I think it's all right.
If they want to be together every day, getting married is one of the formal ways to do it.
Are you twenty-somethings all that passionate about getting married?
I think it's pretty cool.
It costs ¥9 to get the marriage certificate. There's no other national certificate better than that.
What the hell?
Manager Liang.
I want to interview you.
What do you think about marriage?
Marriage, huh?
To me, instead of taking it as a milestone in life,
it's more like... a life experience.
Then, Manager Liang...
have you had any recent thoughts about wanting to experience it?
What about you?
I... don't mind if it's earlier or later,
as long as it's with you, Manager Liang, I'm fine with it.
♫ If we don't talk about worldly principles ♫
♫ Let your emotions run free, stop running from them ♫
♫ Do you want to go down the path ahead of you? ♫
♫ If all the reason and emotion ♫
♫ realize the answer was you in the end ♫
♫ How resolute do I have to be for you to believe it's true ♫
♫ We're always thinking about how to do this ♫
♫ In order to not make any mistakes ♫
♫ That type of carefulness ♫
♫ Is so rare to find ♫
♫ You will be loved, you will be loved ♫
♫ I'm by your side ♫
♫ I dare to put the whole world aside ♫
♫ Listening to you say, it's alright, you've got me ♫
♫ You will be loved, you will be loved ♫
♫ I want to be in your heart ♫
♫ I'm not afraid to stand still here ♫
♫ Every time I look back, you're there ♫
♫ You will be loved, you will be loved ♫
♫ I want to be in your heart ♫
♫ I dare to abandon the whole world ♫
♫ Listening to you say, it's alright, you've got me ♫
♫ You will be loved, you will be loved ♫
♫ I want to be in your heart ♫
♫ I'm not afraid to stand still here ♫
♫ Every time I look back, you're there ♫
♫ I will become that person ♫
♫ The one who's brave for you ♫
♫ The one who will protect you ♫
♫ I will become that person ♫
♫ Walking towards you with a smile ♫
♫ Saying I'm not afraid of the hardships, because there's ♫
♫ Nothing but you ♫ d of the hardships, because there's ♫