The new coach will be here soon.
I'm definitely going to stick to this path.
It's up to you to decide whether you want to follow me.
Liang You'an.
I will work hard...
to become your source of confidence,
so you can be yourself.
Luo Nian,
Song Sanchuan likes me. Right?
We're not Buddhist monks or nuns, can't you feel it if there are evil desires or not?
First of all,
I don't have any prejudices against women dating younger men.
- But to be rational, he and I are ten years apart. - Nine years.
Nine years is the same.
Who would consider the other party as a potential partner at their first meeting?
Although you wouldn't, it doesn't mean it's the same for him too.
No, no, no.
I thought about it. From the beginning,
we met through work and it has only been about work.
Surely, we don't think of each other that way.
Not at first, but are you not interested now?
Do you have that feeling like an old tree about to bloom or an old house about to catch fire?
Okay, I'll admit it.
I do like him a lot.
He's clean, pure, and youthful.
On the court, he's brave, tough, and persistent.
- He looks good, and his body is even better. - Oh my, oh my.
Are you showing off now?
But I purely admire him.
I don't have the slightest intention of becoming sacrilegious.
I think it's not that you don't want to, it's that you don't dare think about it.
If he's seriously in love with you, would you consider him?
I feel that the club and Song Sanchuan are just picking up now.
As a manager, I can't and I won't let this kind of thing mess up my club.
Can you pass that book to me?
I can't.
Absolutely not.
C-Can you turn down the sound of the TV?
I'm reading.
If... I can successfully transition from badminton to tennis and stay on the team,
the two of us will go on a date.
Liang You'an.
I will work hard...
to become your source of confidence,
so you can be yourself.
[Weekly training schedule]
Hello, everyone, I'm the assistant coach of Zhang Yan's coaching team. My name is Xu Tan.
Hello, everyone, I am the physical fitness coach of Zhang Yan's coaching team.
You can call me Old Huo.
Starting this week, the two of us will lead the training.
Details of the training were distributed to all of you.
What kind of training plan is this?
We're doing physical training the whole day.
We need to figure out everyone's physical fitness level as soon as possible.
As such, we'll focus only on physical training this week.
Where's what's his name? Coach Zhang? He's not here to train us?
He's not coming. He needs to recover from jet lag.
Recover from jet lag?
He traveled from Beijing to Shenzhen.
Which country's time difference does he have to deal with?
Because Wimbledon is happening right now,
Coach Zhang has to study the latest information about techniques,
and has been staying up all night to watch the live broadcast.
Then when will Coach Zhang Yan be coming over?
Let's stop chatting; otherwise, more time will be wasted.
Come on, all of you go outside with me.
Put down your rackets!
You won't need them.
Increase your speed.
Yes, that's right.
Sometimes, tournaments are all about endurance. Hang in there!
Let's see who's not steady. Stand firm.
It has to be a full-body turn.
Straighten your arms. Right.
Open up your shoulders.
Bend your legs, turn your body!
Go, return.
Very good. Don't arch your back.
Okay, next. Yes.
Lower your hips. Chen Zhe, keep up the pace.
Lower your center of gravity.
Press your butt down.
- You're almost there. - Alternate right and left hands.
Straighten your arms. Yes.
- Open up your shoulders. - Increase your speed!
Increase your speed!
We'll take a one-minute break.
One minute later, prepare for the hurdle turn!
Why are we turning? Every day we take that stupid stick
and turn and turn and turn.
Are you playing with us?
I can only scratch myself like this now when I'm feeling itchy.
It has been a week already.
All morning and afternoon we only practice physical fitness.
Forget the racket, I haven't even seen a tennis ball!
Sorry, Coach.
I'm taking a leave of absence. My waist is killing me.
When that Zhang Yan comes is when my waist will get better.
You don't want to go?
Okay. Get ready.
Lift your legs up 90 degrees.
Here's the wine you ordered.
Delivering it personally? Thanks.
It's really hard to see you. I think there's a lot that's hard to communicate on WeChat.
So it was better to come here and see you in person.
If you're not happy with the payment method, we can negotiate.
But you can't sign the contract and then not show up for two weeks, right?
Everyone has a lot of complaints because I told them that I found a really good coach.
They were all looking forward to it. But two weeks passed, and they haven't even seen you.
The kids at the club have been doing physical training every day.
They haven't had even one technical course. I don't know how to explain this to them.
Since you decided to hire me, you should believe in my professionalism.
Apart from that, I'm not just here for money. Right?
You know why I broke up with my last club.
My team doesn't sell training hours or acquire new members.
You're in charge of commercial, and I'm in charge of professional. That was the deal.
That's why I never mentioned paid members. I was talking about training professional players.
Then there's even less for you to say. Because you're not professional.
I've seen many unprofessional managers like you.
They all share one trait. They quit quickly.
They're either assigned to the task by their company, or temporarily transferred to this role.
If you don't have a long-term plan when doing something,
what's left is only the short-term benefit.
Just like what you're doing. Nothing but pushing me.
I'm not the type of manager you mentioned.
That's true. You're even worse.
You even have a badminton player on the team. Don't tell people about it. They'll laugh at you.
It's time to leave. I'm going to take a shower.
None of us can hold on anymore. Not just them. Even I want to go on strike.
It's not their fault at all. Have you ever met a coach like this?
No. Usually when a new coach takes over a team,
they're eager to show off their new techniques and put on a show.
Start by doing nothing at all? Outrageous.
Do you think he's just dawdling and trying to get paid for doing nothing?
How about this? You pick a game for us.
If we play a game, he'll have to show up and take us.
That's a great idea! You just reminded me, I'll go look up recent games.
- This way. - Oh, thank you.
I just realized. You only come out if I ask you out to public places.
- Are you afraid of me? - I'm not stupid.
If you're willing to pay, I'm willing to play this game with you.
I know what you're thinking. The feeling of control for the cost of hundreds of yuan.
That's not a lot of money for people like you
So, we both just get what we want and you can't take advantage of me.
After the game is over each day, we're done. What do you say?
Black Angus Sirloin. Grilled Black Tiger Prawn with Rice.
What a feast!
You've ordered our most expensive set meal. Your food has all arrived. Please enjoy the meal.
Okay, thank you.
Sorry, Miss. To ensure that our guests have a comfortable dining environment, livestreaming isn't allowed.
Oh. Can I take pictures then?
Yes, of course. If you're not too loud, shooting some videos should be fine.
Thank you.
This is the red wine you ordered. Let me serve it for you.
Thanks.
Have a nice meal.
Miss! You don't have to go to the counter. I can bring you the bill.
What do you mean?
Wasn't it already paid when the reservation was made?
Please check again just to be sure.
Okay, please give me a second.
Miss, the bill for tonight has indeed not been paid.
Let's see how you beg me for help.
1,000 from this card.
2,000 from this one.
And this will pay for the rest.
Okay. Just a moment.
This lesson isn't too expensive. Don't let your vanity get the better of you in the future.
If it's not yours, then don't act like it is.
Yes, I did eat what didn't belong to me. I'll spit it all out!
I run around doing livestreams for four hours each day.
Even if I'm vain, I'm still supporting myself. What about you?
Have you ever supported just a bit of yourself?
And you want to teach me a lesson?! You're in no position!
You're here.
- What do you want to drink? - I don't care.
Hi. Can I get another one of these in peach flavor?
Okay.
Out of all the flavors, do you have to pick peach?
It makes me happy to drink peach flavor. What are you going to do about it?
So unlucky.
Who?
I just don't understand. These days even liars have a sense of honor.
Isn't she just a bit above-average livestreamer, and doesn't have to rely on men?
This is news. Which girl pissed you off?
- Isn't this the girl who set you up last time? -...a really luxurious western restaurant.
...There was one dish that I really like. French Cameralized Apple with Foie Gras.
No way. You and her?
Thank you, little Zhezhe! Thank you!
[Money Transfer]
Why did you do that? I don't understand.
This is called buying back my moral high ground.
[Sister KK]
Hello?
Liang Tang, I was just watching your livestream. Well done!
Did that Little Zhezhe buy you gifts, too?
It's his first time purchasing a gift for me.
Oh, really? I looked at your recent livestream data, it's pretty good.
The key to doing this job is to grab opportunities.
Be proactive, and make a few connections.
Maintain your relationship with your fans.
Oh, don't forget about your performance review at the end of the month.
Okay.
[I am your fan, Xiao Zhezhe.]
[Xiao Zhezhe is now your friend. Start chatting now!]
[Young Space Tennis Club]
[Zhang Yan]
You don't say. Compared to when we were in D3, this space is much bigger.
Bigger by a lot.
I heard you were here, Coach Yan. You haven't forgotten about tonight's dinner, have you?
I remember.
I'd like you to take a look at this.
Over the last couple of days, I've studied the materials about the competition and the athletes.
I've selected a competition in Shenzhen.
I thought you would be able to understand more quickly the strengths of the team.
That's not necessary. I've already chosen the competition.
Oh. Then, which competition do you think is most suitable?
Next week in Shanghai. A friendly competition.
Shanghai?
What's wrong?
Nothing. Will you personally lead the team?
That's funny. If I don't do it, are you doing it?
Okay. Then...
- I... - Xu Tan, didn't I ask you to buy protein bars?
I did. Did Old Huo eat them all?
All of them? Buy some more then.
If I buy more, he'll eat them again. Let's not buy more.
I'll see you all at the restaurant later.
- I pay your salary. - Goodbye, Coach Xu.
Why don't we toast Coach Yan
and the coaching staff?
Coach Yan, why don't you take this opportunity to talk a little about the competition in Shanghai?
I found a Beijing club that is training in Shanghai.
So, we'll go have a friendly match with them. We'll probably lose, but don't take it to heart.
Coach Zhang Yan,
I find you really have a way with words.
If we're traveling to compete... who's paying the travel expenses?
Right. I'll take this opportunity to clarify a few things.
Our club's funds for the near future are quite tight.
So, can we do our best? It might be better to choose a local competition.
So your club is a community center?
We can go downstairs and play tennis with Grandfather Zhang and Grandfather Li and then win the championship. Right?
A tennis club travels all over the country.
If you stay in Shenzhen, when the competition season begins, how can we score?
I don't like hearing about money matters.
Manager Liang, you don't need to worry about finances.
We all came here to compete. So, we have to shoulder our own expenses. Right?
Then let's go to Shanghai. The tickets, the hotel... I'll cover it all.
If I stay in a 5-star hotel, my brothers will all get nothing less.
- Okay. Brothers. - Come on.
Let's toast our fine brother here.
I don't care who pays.
But as for the hotel, you can only stay at the address I send you.
[Minhang District of Shanghai Hanrui Convenience Hotel] [Price: ¥180]
- This... - Hey, ¥180 per night.
From now on, on every competition day,
everyone must strictly follow the standardized regulations for food, lodging, and communication.
Anyone who deviates from them without permission must leave the team. No exceptions.
[Domestic Arrivals] It's all thanks to Sanchuan who led us to the baggage pickup area. Otherwise, you never would've found your luggage.
You talk like you could have found it yourself.
What were you doing wandering all over the place in there?
That's because I wasn't looking for it. If I had, I would've found in it minutes.
Boast. Go ahead and boast.
Hey, Coach Yan, where's our ride?
Over there. Come with me.
What about Brother Huo and the others?
We'll contact them later. The two of them went on ahead. Hurry up.
Let's go.
My legs are about done in.
We've walked 2 kilometers already, where exactly is the car?
We're here.
You're talking about a public bus?
As long as I can remember, I've never taken a bus. I'm not doing it.
You've never taken a public bus? Then, how do you win a game?
Those two things have absolutely nothing to do with each other.
Do you know how to buy a ticket?
I didn't bring any money.
I didn't bring any coins either. Did you?
Wait. When I go to a competition, my mother always arranges things.
I don't know how to get a ticket in Shanghai.
Just use this app. Search for the transportation card, then choose Shanghai and you can buy it that way.
- What? I don't understand. - Scroll down. - What app?
- Then... - Look. - What?
They aren't usually this stupid.
Do you know why tennis is special?
Of all the ball games, it's the only one
where an athlete has to complete the game alone.
On a court, you can take a timeout and rest a little. But there's no coach, no team to guide you.
You're on your own to resolve every problem.
Right now... they can't even buy a ticket. On a court, can they handle an opponent?
There are a lot of things in life that you can train them for.
But if we act as their protective screen,
when they really get on the court,
they won't have confidence in their own ability to resolve problems. Instead, they'll collapse psychologically.
Take a good look. That's your team.
- Which one? - I've got it.
- Tap this one. - That's it.
Look. Transportation card, choose Shanghai.
- Right, right. - Done.
- Use this code and it's done. - Shanghai.
- I've about got it, too. - Select transportation card. - Okay, okay.
- Like this? - That should be right.
Get on the bus. Get on the bus.
- This bus? - Get on the bus, brothers.
Let's go.
- You stepped on my shoe! - Don't grab my clothes!
Brother. I don't have a place, brother!
Here, here.
Jiaojiao, can you move a little that way?
- Don't squeeze in so tight. Thanks. - I can't move.
Watch out.
Buddies, don't squeeze so tight.
Don't push me.
There's no space. There's no space.
Where am I supposed to go?
Hey.
[Fashion Palahotel]
Coach, this place is too cheap.
It's worse than it looked online. Can people even stay here?
Why not?
It's very popular.
Let's just go take a look.
Since we booked standard rooms, then at least we have our own rooms.
What standards? Even if it was a suite, I wouldn't stay here.
Besides, you can tell this place wouldn't have a suite.
You guys stay wherever you want. I'm leaving.
Stop.
No one's allowed to leave any place that Coach Yan has chosen.
This is the first time our club has traveled as a team for a competition.
If anyone leaves the team without permission, I'll treat that as being willing to withdraw from the club.
You can go through the withdrawal procedures with me when we get back.
Since our time is limited, everyone can eat on their own.
I'll post tomorrow's departure time in the group chat. If you're late, I'll take it as forfeiting. Understood?
Come on, let's go check in. Follow me.
Let's go.
Come on!
- Come to my room in a little while. - Okay, I'll come and find you.
Liang You'an.
Let's exchange rooms. This is next to the elevator, it's safer for a woman to stay in between all of us.
No. It'll be too noisy. It will affect your condition.
What are you thinking? The Coach won't let me play tomorrow.
Here. 8711. You're in the wrong place.
Liang You'an, do you want to go eat pan-fried dumplings?
Is it far? I'm a little tired.
500 meters. Seems to be quite well-known.
I can make it. Send me the address.
Ask Jiaojiao and the others if they want to go.
Okay.
[Exit]
[5th Floor]
[Do not open - Keep the door closed]
[4th Floor]
[3rd Floor]
[3rd floor]
[2nd floor]
I'm sorry, both the 2nd and 3rd floors are rented out for commercial vendors.
They're not under our management.
But the 6th floor and above are part of your hotel, are they not?
You should be responsibility for your customers safety, right?
Those fire exits are locked. If there really was a fire, it could be fatal.
Don't you worry, this building has never caught fire before.
How refreshing!
If it's on fire, can we still be standing here talking?
How about this? Why don't you call the building management and resolve this issue right now?
Otherwise, I can call the Fire Department.
I'm idle anyway, I've got plenty of time.
I'll go talk to the manager.
Coach Yan.
Is that your personal habit?
Whether I'm a coach or a manager,
when we take our team to an away game, other than results,
their life and safety are priorities. Right?
A couple of years ago, a Japanese tennis club encountered this issue.
In these kinds of old buildings, they locked the fire exits and stack things a lot; it's very common.
This is supposed to be your job.
Because you're not professional enough, I'm doing it for you.
Perhaps I'm not professional enough,
but I'm lucky, I found a very professional individual.
Sugarcoated compliments.
It doesn't work on me.
Coach Yan, we're going out for dinner, do you want to join us?
Have you got an umbrella?
Hurry up! I'm starving to death!
If I would've known, I would've gone by myself to eat.
I'm almost done!
Grab my phone and see if they replied to the WeChat, reply for me too.
Hello, beauty. How are you?
If you have time, let's have dinner together. What would you like?
There's no need for dinner.
But thank you for your support of my livestream.
You're welcome. Next time, I'll call you and we can go have some fun.
- Chen Zhe! - What are you yelling about? I'm not done yet.
Why did you start chatting with Peach Peach? You even exchanged text messages?
It was that day, didn't you use my account and send her a digital gift?
I thought we'd already spent the money on her and didn't want to waste it.
So I sent her a friend request and she accepted.
It means nothing, just casual chatting.
You call this casual chatting?
Where is your dignity?
Shameless! Disrespectful!
Look at you! Why are you getting so angry?
You care about the money or the lady?
I'm going to block her, to see how you can still chat with her.
That's my WeChat, why are you blocking her?
Go ahead and delete her.
Aren't you hungry? Let's go to dinner. I'll go get changed.
Eat dinner, eat dinner.
I'm not going.
Let me starve to death, and you as well.
So angry, must be full from it.
- Where are the others? - Dai Yi went to bed.
Jiang Jiaojiao and Chen Zhe said they didn't want to eat pan-fried buns, so they're not coming.
Those two and their young master attitudes.
They better not sneak out in the middle of the night and affect tomorrow's matches.
Take a look.
I don't think they'll do that.
Jiaojiao said he'll kill the opponent tomorrow.
He wants to destroy some of Zhang Yan's fierceness.
I'll order for you.
It has too much broth in it.
- Did you get burned? - It's fine.
There is a step-by-step proverb to eating pan-fried buns.
"Bite first, slurp second, eat third."
So first, pick up a pan-fried bun.
Then take a bite first.
Then, slurp up the broth inside the bun.
Finally, dip some chili sauce and eat it in one bite.
- It's so hot! - Here, napkin.
- Talk after you're finished. - Give it a try.
I'll give it a try.
Take a tiny bite.
Then take the whole thing.
Isn't it good? You can taste the flavor of the meat, and also the crispy bottom.
- Tastes good, right? - Tastes good.
When I was in my 20s, I loved to eat this the most.
But I was studying abroad and I used to crave it. So I would research what was tasty.
Later on when I returned home,
I was like a mouse that had fallen into the rice tank, (Better late than never)
wherever there was good food or drinks, I would pay a visit.
I couldn't tell you had that interest before.
I don't know when, my passion for it subsided.
Instead of trying bad places or getting poor recommendations,
I would rather go to a few regular restaurants and order the same food. I don't get tired of it.
How about this, Liang You'an?
From now on both of us can be each other's eating partner.
That means you pass down all your secret eating skills to me.
What do you think?
What can I teach you?
Everything I eat is unhealthy.
You're an athlete.
You need to control your diet and focus on tennis.
Eat more vegetables.
Okay.
I'm sorry. One of your rooms is 8708, it's close to the elevator and is quite noisy.
Do you want to change the floor?
It's fine, I'll take that one.
No, we can't affect the players' and coaches’ sleep.
You can take this one.
I'll take this room.
All right. You've got nothing to do anyway, you can take it.
[Young Space Tennis Club - Beijing D3 Tennis Club]
It's fine! It's fine! You can do it!
It's fine.
[D3 Tennis Club]
- Good! - Good!
It's my turn.
You can do it.
[EPOCHS Sport]
♫ 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 ♫