Resumo do episódio 9 de Dream of Golden Years
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The finals of the 12th Xiangsheng High School Debate Competition concluded with Yuezhou No.3 High School taking the championship. However, the title of Best Debater was awarded to Li Wenyue from Xianghu No.1 High School, a decision that left some questioning if strings had been pulled. Observing the scene, Xia Xiaolan reflected on the complexities of life—how variables like appearance, personality, and family background create a constant state of competition far more intricate than any debate topic.
Behind the scenes of the National College Student English Competition, the atmosphere was far more hostile. Wang Guangping, acting as the supervisor, gathered the judges to demand Xia Xiaolan’s disqualification. He presented her Huaqing University profile, arguing that her perfect score on the English entrance exam was impossible for a rural student who had dropped out for two years.
He brazenly insulted her family, citing her incarcerated relatives and her fugitive sister, Xia Ziyu, as proof that someone from her background was unfit for the finals. Despite her teacher from Huaqing vouching for her status as a top student who could communicate fluently with foreign architects, Wang remained adamant. Xia Xiaolan eventually confronted Wang directly in front of the judges. She pointed out that while Wang claimed to know her family well, he had never actually met her.
She revealed the dark truth behind the "fugitive sister" narrative: Xia Ziyu had instigated an attack on her to prevent her from taking the Gaokao. Furthermore, Xiaolan turned the tables by questioning Wang's own family character, noting that his son, Wang Jianhua, had illegally issued letters to help Ziyu escape. As Wang lost his composure, claiming his son was a victim of the sisters, Xiaolan exposed his actions as a desperate attempt at personal retaliation.
Professor Xu Guozhang, sensing the personal grudge, intervened. He agreed to let Xiaolan compete but challenged her to answer a question of his own choosing on stage to prove her integrity. During the finals, Professor Xu asked Xiaolan for her perspective on whether true fairness exists in the world. Speaking fluently in English, Xiaolan delivered a moving speech, describing fairness as a scale held within the heart, shaped by one’s cognition and experiences.
She acknowledged her fortune in having a public platform to prove her abilities, while noting that many are denied such opportunities by their background or fate. Her call for people to broaden their minds and set aside arrogance and prejudice earned her a resounding ovation and a winning score of 98. 2, securing first place.
Wang Guangping made a final attempt to sabotage her by refusing to sign off on the results, but his authority was checked by the sudden arrival of Minister Tang. The Minister rebuked Wang for abusing his power to settle personal vendettas, warning that such behavior would ruin the reputation of the competition. Even Zhou Cheng’s family stood among the crowd, defending Xiaolan’s hard-earned success.
Xiaolan accepted her championship trophy from the sponsor, Du Zhaohui of the Chengrong Group, who was visibly impressed by her wit and beauty. Following the ceremony, Du Zhaohui sought a private conversation with Xiaolan. He revealed a shocking connection: he was the man Xia Dajun had saved during a violent confrontation in the past.
In gratitude for her father's actions, Du offered to arrange a glamorous future for her in Hong Kong, suggesting she could join a beauty pageant and become a movie star. Xiaolan firmly rejected the offer, stating she had no contact with Xia Dajun and no interest in the life Du was proposing. She introduced Zhou Cheng as her boyfriend and declared her intention to build her own career in the developing special zones of the south.
Xiaolan soon traveled to Shengcheng with her mother, Liu Fen, accompanied by Zhou Cheng and his friend Kang Wei. They were greeted at the station by her uncle Liu Yong and her business associate Bai Zhenzhu. As the group posed for a commemorative photo, a pickpocket named Ah Fei slashed Kang Wei’s bag and made off with his wallet.
Bai Zhenzhu, familiar with the local criminal element from her days selling fruit at the station, immediately led Kang Wei to confront the thugs. They tracked the wallet to a gambling den run by Ke Yixiong. Though Ke Yixiong tried to act the part of a local "hero," Bai Zhenzhu saw through his posturing, calling him a disgrace who still relied on petty theft while others were moving into legitimate business.
She successfully retrieved the wallet, leaving Ke Yixiong curious about her connection to the "smart" friend who had helped her find success. Afterward, the group enjoyed a traditional breakfast of boat congee and dim sum. Bai Zhenzhu credited her thriving business reselling cheap trousers to Xiaolan’s strategic advice, which had saved her from a life of butchering pigs.
As they explored Shengcheng, Xiaolan shared her passion for architecture, explaining that the noisy, dusty construction sites were exactly the future she envisioned. She saw the rapid rise of the real estate industry as her greatest opportunity and hoped to one day design her own buildings. While walking along the coast, Liu Fen was mesmerized by the beauty of the sea.
Xiaolan promised her mother that after graduation, they would move to Shengcheng together to enjoy a life of fresh sea breezes and seafood. A sudden typhoon brought heavy rain, forcing the group to seek shelter. They encountered a man in distress whose car had broken down; his leader, Tang Hong'en, was suffering from an acute gastric attack. Zhou Cheng carried the ailing official to a nearby clinic, where they stayed to help.
Liu Fen took it upon herself to care for Tang Hong'en, even going out to find supplies to cook him a bland bowl of porridge so he could take his medicine. When Tang Hong'en woke, he was struck by Liu Fen’s kindness and gentle demeanor. As they spoke, they were surprised to discover they were both from the same region in Yunan.
