A River Runs Through It Episode 33 Recap
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Xia Xiaoju and Cheng Lang were eating hot pot in the dorm. Xia Xiaoju accidentally got dipping sauce all over herself, and Cheng Lang helped her wipe it off. Lu Shiyi and Huang Jun happened to walk in and saw this scene, and they left angrily. Cheng Lang asked Xia Xiaoju if she needed to explain, but Xia Xiaoju told Cheng Lang about her and Lu Shiyi pretending to be a couple.
Lu Shiyi told her to come out, so Xia Xiaoju sat on a stone bench with Lu Shiyi for a long time, until dark. Only then did Lu Shiyi speak, telling Xia Xiaoju that he was going abroad; the department was sending him as an exchange student. Xia Xiaoju was first shocked, then said stubbornly that it was great, and congratulated Lu Shiyi, which made Lu Shiyi very angry.
He felt that when he told Xia Xiaoju about going abroad, he didn't want to hear her say congratulations. Xia Xiaoju was also very upset. Cheng Lang was going to Paju, and now she didn't expect Lu Shiyi was also leaving. It was like life had lost its center of gravity. Lu Shiyi looked at the application form in the dorm and thought for a long time before deciding to fill in his name.
Cheng Lang decided to play one more game of basketball with Lu Shiyi. However, Lu Shiyi was still playing very aggressively this time, even knocking Cheng Lang down. Cheng Lang understood what Lu Shiyi meant, and just smiled. He decided to have a talk with Lu Shiyi. Cheng Lang told Lu Shiyi that he had already cleared things up with Xia Xiaoju, and they would always be good friends.
Cheng Lang also told Lu Shiyi about his idea of going to Paju to start a business. Xia Xiaoju was also distracted in the dorm. After Qiu Letao asked, she found out that Lu Shiyi was going abroad. But Xia Xiaoju didn't want Lu Shiyi to give up a great future; going abroad was a very good opportunity.
Xia Xiaoju also expressed her innermost true feelings: when she is with Lu Shiyi, she doesn't have to worry about whether she is pretty or not, and she is always in the most comfortable and happy state. After Qiu Letao's guidance, Xia Xiaoju seems to realize that she might actually be falling in love with Lu Shiyi. Everyone came together to send Cheng Lang off to Paju.
They were all reluctant, but there's nothing they can do; there are no banquets that don't end, and everyone has their own ideas. After Cheng Lang leaves, Lu Shiyi and Xia Xiaoju go to the sports field together. Lu Shiyi apologizes to Xia Xiaoju, saying his temper was too volatile that day. He also says he knows Xia Xiaoju's thoughts: she just thinks their relationship is still uncertain and doesn't want to hold him back from his great future.
Xia Xiaoju is stunned for a moment; this is indeed what she was thinking. Lu Shiyi also says that for her, he can choose not to go abroad and can still be a very good doctor in China. The moment Lu Shiyi's face leans in, Xia Xiaoju becomes shy, her face turns red, but she still acts stubborn, refusing to admit that she likes Lu Shiyi, and runs away. Huang Jun sings one last song for Qiu Letao.
They are in their former practice room. Qiu Letao is very grateful for Huang Jun's appearance in her life; he is an important memory from her youth. However, the two are still not suitable for each other. Huang Jun sings "The Love You Had Then" for her while crying. Qiu Letao also sheds tears. But the two are still friends. Huang Jun wishes Qiu Letao happiness and says his formal farewell.
Xia Xiaoju is recalling moments with Lu Shiyi in the dorm. Suddenly, she receives a call saying she needs to go to Paju to lead a group. After Lu Shiyi returns to the dorm, he tears up the application form for going abroad. He knows that Xia Xiaoju likes him. Lu Shiyi calls Xia Xiaoju but she doesn't answer. He sees the weather forecast predicting heavy rain in Paju and is very anxious.
He calls Qiu Letao but can't reach her either. At this moment, Xia Xiaoju arrives at the hotel with everyone and happens to see Cheng Lang. It turns out Xia Xiaoju's parents were very worried and called Cheng Lang. Xia Xiaoju quickly calls her family back. To fulfill his host's duty, Cheng Lang offers to treat Xia Xiaoju to seafood at a street stall. Xia Xiaoju goes to change her clothes.
