Love 'til the End of Summer (Rush to the Dead Summer / Xia Zhi Wei Zhi / 夏至未至)

Coming!

Li Xia!

- Auntie, happy New Year. - Hello, Auntie.

Are these Li Xia's classmates?

Auntie, let me make introductions.

This is Fu Xiao Si and this is Lu Zhi Ang.

They are our best friends at Qianchuan First High.

How come you guys came by without telling me first?

What's the matter? Are we not welcome?

We came on a whim so we didn't have time to buy a gift.

We just bought some food. Please accept them.

You're being so courteous.

Come in quickly. It's cold outside.

We're not coming in, Auntie.

They came to see the fair. They have to return to Qianchuan at night.

Li Xia, let's go.

Okay, let me get my jacket.

- Here, take this. - Mom, I don't need it.

Take it.

All right.

Go on.

- Let's go. - Go on.

- Bye, Auntie. - Bye. Have fun.

- Bye, Auntie. - Okay.

- How does it look? - Put on the green one.

Let's go that way.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's play this one.

Sure.

Hit the blue one.

- You try. - No.

- Come, try this. - I'll throw first. Watch me.

No, I got this. Let me try.

You're the same.

Let's go somewhere else.

There's no hurry. Try again.

Boss, why are they tossing a coin in there?

If the coin lands in there, the wish you made will come true.

If there's someone you like

and the coin goes in, that means that person likes you as well.

If it doesn't go in, then that's Heaven's will.

Give it a try.

All right.

Thanks.

If you like me, you can just say so. You don't need to toss a coin.

Do you think it's a shot put?

How can it possible go in if you throw it so hard?

I was just giving it a try.

I don't believe these things anyway.

Let me try.

Let me show you what a true marksman looks like.

Marksman, are you playing basketball?

Xiao Si, you try too.

He wouldn't.

Why would I do something that has no scientific backing?

Li Xia, you try.

There has to be one out of the three of us that makes it in.

Forget it. I don't have any love issues.

We're here anyway. Just toss one.

Wait!

You're doing it so casually.

Close your eyes.

Think of someone.

Miss, that was amazing.

It went in!

Tell me, who were you thinking of?

This stuff doesn't work.

Liar! I saw you were seriously thinking about it.

Miss!

Miss, this is the coin you just tossed in.

Give it to the person you were thinking of

and your wish will come true.

Here, take it.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Good luck. Bye.

Let's go.

Here we are.

- Tofu pudding for the two of you. - Thank you.

Dig in.

You try it first.

What are you waiting for?

Here we are. Enjoy.

Li Xia, who are you giving the coin to?

That stuff doesn't work.

Why don't I give it to you?

Come on, I didn't even know you had a crush.

If you give away your coin one day, you'd better tell me.

I'll have to see if the coin works.

All right.

Instead of worrying about these, why not worry about your grades instead?

Where are you going? We have to go to the bus station soon.

I'm going to buy egg rolls. Wait for me.

Boss! Boss! Wait.

Here, I'm exchanging it all for coins.

Okay, here.

How come Lu Zhi Ang still isn't back?

If he still doesn't come back

you guys will miss your New Year's Eve family dinners.

Could he be lost?

I'm familiar with the area. Why don't I go look for him?

What time is your bus ride?

5:30 p.m., but Lu Zhi Ang has the tickets.

There are 20 minutes left.

- I'll go look for him. - Let's go together.

Let's go.

- What's wrong? - Are you okay?

I just sprained my ankle.

It's okay. Don't worry about me. Go look for him.

That won't do.

How about this? I'll stay behind with Qi Qi.

You go find Lu Zhi Ang.

All right then.

How are you? Does it hurt?

It's not too bad. It's probably just a sprain.

There's no pharmacy nearby.

Wait for me. I'll be right back.

Here, apply some ice to reduce swelling.

Where did you buy that popsicle?

At the corner store.

Does it hurt?

No.

Thank you.

What time is it?

5:15 p.m.

Oh no.

I told my dad I'd be back at 5:30 p.m.

This is bad.

What are you doing? You're going to walk back like this?

It'll be dark by then.

Why don't you call your dad first to let him know you're all right?

Why don't I help you make the call?

No, it's better if I do it.

It'll be more troublesome if a boy makes the call.

Okay.

Hello? It's me.

I accidentally sprained my ankle. I'll be late coming home.

Cheng Qi Qi, don't you know what day it is?

You still went out?

The whole family is waiting for you.

Tell me where you are. I'll come pick you up.

I'll wait for you at the entrance to the fair.

Your dad is quite strict.

That wasn't my dad. It's my stepbrother from another mother.

I actually have more freedom at school than I do at home.

What's that look on your face?

You don't need to console me.

It's not a big deal. It's just the truth.

Does your leg still hurt?

No.

I have to go.

My brother said he's coming to pick me up. I have to wait for him.

I'll help you there.

Don't tell anyone what I just told you.

Not even Li Xia.

I don't want them to know about this.

I understand.

It's the last one. It has to go in.

Lu Zhi Ang!

Lu Zhi Ang, I finally found you.

You'll miss the bus if we don't go now. Come on.

Let's go.

Li Xia.

I have something to say to you.

What is it?

There are certain moods that only occur

during the most transparent periods of our youth.

In those days, the blue sky over our heads

was forever a lonely expanse.

Floating clouds washed everything with a sorrowful enamel.

From a certain moment, those secrets buried deep within our hearts

allowed us to grow up overnight

gradually letting us experience sadness, helplessness

and even missed opportunities.

I wanted to toss a coin in because...

I want to give it to you.

What did you just say?

It's nothing. I just can't stand it.

I also want a coin that made it in.

Do you want one that much?

Didn't the boss say it works?

I'll give you mine.

Really?

You're really giving it to me?

Let's hurry. Xiao Si is waiting.

- Do you believe in this? - No.

Passengers, please pay attention.

The last bus to Qianchuan on New Year's Eve will be departing soon.

Passengers who have not boarded yet, please hurry to the bus.

Passengers, please pay attention.

We still didn't make it.

Looks like we'll be passing the new year in Shi County.

Will your families scold you?

Not unless they see through my lie.

What lie?

That he went out to sketch with me.

Ang Ang, are you wearing enough clothes?

Do you have enough to eat?

Do you have enough money?

I'm still worried about you.