Episode 1 recap: Dream Chaser.
The beauty of youth lies in its inevitability of being lost, which makes it all the more precious. Many years later, I often recall my teenage years and the world at that time. Every moment of wonder was undergoing changes.
Hong Kong and Macau were about to reunite, and the excitement and restlessness of the approaching millennium filled the air. Chasing the waves of time, we envisioned a bright future. It seemed like everyone was striving to find their place in the world, but of course, there are always exceptions, and I am one of them. I don't know what I will do in the future. I originally wanted to carefully contemplate the direction of my life, but my father did not give me that opportunity.
My father runs a recipe, and he is a hero among the neighbors in the town, known as "Tiger Wei." When stars are next to the moon, they become dim, and in front of the tiger, I am nothing more than a sick cat. My father always wants me to live according to his style because, in the eyes of a martial artist like him, I am not strong enough to defeat him, so naturally, I have no right to choose my own life or be worthy of being the master of my own destiny. So, even though I don't know what I want to do, I know that as a sick cat, I must first defeat the tiger Wei in front of me in order to have the right to control my life. Of course, given the vast difference in strength, I cannot rely on brute force, so I can only resort to strategy.
Under the oppressive coercion of my father, Chen Ting (played by Wu Yuheng) went to school to enroll. The thought of having to study cooking, which he disliked the most, was disappointing. However, a teacher's words instantly ignited his hope for life. He took control and changed his major. But when faced with the wide range of majors, he found it difficult to choose, so he had to rely on fate. In the end, he chose automotive repair. Chen Ting suddenly felt that the sky had cleared. Not only did he change his major, but he also saved a lot of money.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived at the new school, I encountered Lin Hao (played by Zhou Yanchen). Lin Hao was clearly bullying newcomers, but at a critical moment, the sound of music filled the air, and She Zhenzhen (played by Yang Xiaotzzi) leisurely rode her bicycle and slowly approached. Seeing that Lin Hao was bullying newcomers, Chen Ting originally planned to sneak away, but he was pulled back by someone. Looking at the domineering She Zhenzhen in front of him, Chen Ting instantly stood beside her, finally having someone to support him. His words became more assertive. However, what surprised Chen Ting was that She Zhenzhen helped him retrieve the money but took it back herself. She gave him an ice cream stick as an exchange. Before he could react, She Zhenzhen rode away.
When Chen Ting returned home, he received a scolding from his father. Chen Ting talked about seeking revenge on a few people, but surprisingly, he decided to tell the teacher when school started. This made his father very uncomfortable, and Chen Ting couldn't understand why. After all, he was his own son. Why did his father always look down on him? Chen Ting suddenly realized that his secret manual was missing, so he sneaked into the video hall and searched on the floor for his secret manual. Coincidentally, he encountered She Zhenzhen sobbing uncontrollably.
Soon, school started, and when Lin Hao saw Chen Ting, he couldn't help but go up and bully him. It happened to be witnessed by She Zhenzhen, and when Chen Ting saw She Zhenzhen, he seemed to see a savior. She Zhenzhen found out that Chen Ting was in the automotive repair major and instantly became interested. It turned out that the automotive repair major had a motorcycle, and She Zhenzhen was very interested. She begged Chen Ting to take her to see it no matter what, which made Chen Ting very embarrassed, but he still agreed.
As a result, Lin Hao developed a grudge and repeatedly bullied Chen Ting. When Chen Ting woke up one day, he found himself tied up on the rooftop. Luckily, he reacted quickly and managed to escape. Lin Hao also refused to back down and chased after him relentlessly. Unexpectedly, Chen Ting injured him in the process. It turned out that Chen Ting was Tiger Wei's son, and his martial arts skills were unexpectedly formidable. This made Lin Hao even angrier. As a result, Lin Hao tried to scheme against Chen Ting multiple times, but Chen Ting managed to escape each time, leaving the teachers to suffer the consequences. This made Lin Hao even more furious. He had to rely on that secret manual and set up another trap in the restroom. However, in the end, it was the teacher who suffered, and Lin Hao had no choice but to escape.
We've been together all this time. We met in elementary school (actually, we were in the same kindergarten, but we didn't know each other back then). It all started when we were just two introverted girls. We didn't enjoy playing and fooling around with our classmates, and that's how we met during a physical education class.
We started taking walks and chatting together, and over time, our conversations opened up, and we became good friends. Later, I transferred to a different school, but we still kept in touch. Now we're in college, and just like Ah Zhen in the drama, we're both pursuing our dreams.
Although we are in different cities, we have the same major, and we dream of going to a big city in the future, working together, and supporting each other for a long, long time...
During my freshman summer vacation, I boarded a train to a distant place with just over a hundred yuan in my pocket. I never thought about what would happen after I arrived, nor did I consider whether I would be deceived.
I just went there naively.
I remember after getting off the train, I didn't know where to go. So I carried my luggage and spent the night in a corner of the train station.
The next morning, I started carrying my luggage and went door to door along the street, asking if anyone was hiring. Because I hoped to settle down first and then give him a surprise.
All the silly things I did turned into the most beautiful memories of my youth.
Back then, I truly had so much courage. Now, when I think back, I am truly amazed by my younger self.
Perhaps it was because I was young that I had enough courage and determination to pursue love in a distant place.
Although that relationship didn't end up lasting, everything I did during my youth and all the experiences between the two of us have become beautiful memories in my life that may never be forgotten.
I met three senior sisters in high school, and it has been almost ten years now. We have accompanied each other through our youth, from school life to our current jobs. We have witnessed each other's happiness, attended weddings together, and witnessed the growth of our godson.
Whenever there are difficulties, we always encourage each other. Especially on each person's birthday, we celebrate together. Even when we are not physically together, they would prepare me a birthday cake and clothes inspired by my favorite idol.
Until now, we still often gather together. The people who have been with me through my youth are still by my side. Our story is still ongoing, and our youth is far from over.