Almost Famous Episode 16 Recap
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You Zhiqi, facing a persistent barrage of questions from reporters and You You's desperate attempts to stop the press conference due to his supposed emotional instability, calmly asserted that his emotions were stable and insisted on continuing. He displayed a childhood photograph and a newspaper clipping detailing a child trafficking case, revealing to everyone that he was the child in the photo.
He openly declared himself an orphan, having been raised in a charity home, and expressed his wish for a normal life with ordinary parents who could tell him his true birthday, rather than having to commemorate the day he was rescued from traffickers.
He also clarified his relationship with You You, stating she was more than just an agent; she was like a mother, a sister, and family who brought him out of the orphanage, gave him a new life, and continuously protected him, filling the void of his missing parents. His heartfelt confession earned him a round of applause from the reporters.
Watching the live broadcast, Cheng Ming was deeply moved to tears, feeling profound sympathy for You Zhiqi's difficult childhood and the pain he must have endured. Wei Feng tried to reassure Cheng Ming, suggesting that You Zhiqi’s decision to be honest might ultimately be a positive step. You Zhiqi then delivered another significant announcement: he would temporarily suspend all commercial performances to concentrate fully on his studies.
You You, shocked by this sudden declaration, confronted him later, asking why he hadn't discussed it with her. You Zhiqi apologized for his selfishness but firmly stated his desire to stop hiding and live authentically, free from a fabricated persona. He emphasized that he needed to face his reality and protect You You, who had already sacrificed so much for him.
He revealed that during his year abroad, he meticulously studied music production, aiming to become a skilled actor and a competent music producer, aspiring to reach the top again as a true performer rather than just a pop idol. You You, understanding his long-held dream, ultimately accepted his decision to pursue this new path and promised to support him in his career transition. You Zhiqi later found Cheng Ming at Wei Feng’s shop.
Wei Feng shared how dedicated and hardworking Cheng Ming had been in the past year, constantly striving to stand on the same level as You Zhiqi, despite the pain she felt when he left abruptly. You Zhiqi acknowledged her struggles, promising not to let her down again. Amy, passing by, offered a silent gesture of support, patting his shoulder.
You Zhiqi approached Cheng Ming and confessed that he had finally found his true self and asked her to be with him. Overwhelmed with emotion, Cheng Ming readily agreed, vowing to remain by his side no matter what the future held. They embraced and shared a kiss, dispelling all past misunderstandings between them. Later, their friends gathered at Wei Feng's shop to celebrate You Zhiqi's return and his reconciliation with Cheng Ming.
Zhang Yiyong playfully teased You Zhiqi about his "premeditated" act of bringing Cheng Ming home during their freshman year, causing Cheng Ming to blush. Wei Feng then announced his decision to sell the shop, explaining his intention to donate a portion of the proceeds from the collectible figures to orphanages and dedicate himself entirely to teaching at Starry Art Academy.
Although the friends expressed sadness at the shop's closure, acknowledging the many memories it held, they toasted to new beginnings with juice. After everyone else left, Amy stayed to comfort Wei Feng, who was clearly reluctant to part with his cherished shop. She gently told him that the figures had fulfilled their purpose by accompanying him through his growth and would now embark on new journeys with new owners.
She assured him that he would never be lonely because she would always be by his side. The following day, while assisting Professor Li Shuangbai with documents, Wei Feng discovered a photograph that he believed could be a significant clue in finding Amy's father.
He recalled that Amy’s father had once worked and studied at Starry Art, and Professor Li had been transferred to the Education Bureau during that period, explaining why he hadn't recognized the person in the photo earlier. Wei Feng assured Amy that they were getting closer to the truth. As graduation neared, the friends discussed their futures.
Qu Shiyun proudly announced a major audition, and both Amy and Fang Yali were receiving numerous calls from talent agencies, though Amy found some of them to be "bogus." In contrast, Cheng Ming, despite her excellent academic performance, had received no offers, leaving her feeling anxious and disheartened. Qu Shiyun teasingly suggested this might be the entertainment industry's "good grades, no popularity" curse, but Amy tried to console Cheng Ming.
Meanwhile, You You was diligently working to support You Zhiqi’s career change. A producer, needing a music producer for a low-budget film, approached her. You You saw an opportunity and recommended You Zhiqi, vouching for his competence despite recent public opinion, and arranged a meeting for them. You Zhiqi called Cheng Ming on his phone to invite her on a casual date. They encountered the same elderly flower vendor from whom Cheng Ming had once bought all her flowers.
The vendor recognized Cheng Ming and, upon seeing You Zhiqi, earnestly urged him to treat Cheng Ming well, praising her kindness. You Zhiqi promised to cherish her and bought flowers, insisting on paying despite the vendor's offer to give them for free. Later, Cheng Ming took You Zhiqi to a casual skewers restaurant, wanting him to experience a "normal" date. You Zhiqi was deeply touched, finding happiness in simply being with her, no matter the activity.
The restaurant owner, impressed by You Zhiqi's handsome features and mistaking him for a celebrity lookalike, offered them free beer. Cheng Ming playfully teased You Zhiqi about his looks benefiting them, but then playfully feigned jealousy when the owner mentioned You Zhiqi's past rumored girlfriends. You Zhiqi quickly reassured her that those were merely marketing strategies from his previous company and playfully declared her his "one and only," sparking more affectionate banter.
He also shared that You You had secured a music producer interview for him. Separately, Professor Li Shuangbai met with his former student, Dongnan, who had become a successful investor. Li Shuangbai presented Dongnan with student-written scripts, hoping he would consider investing, especially since Dongnan’s company was looking for new talent. Dongnan expressed interest in evaluating the scripts and scouting actors. Li Shuangbai then subtly brought up Amy, reminding Dongnan that Amy, his biological daughter, was nearing graduation.
Li Shuangbai gently urged Dongnan to consider acknowledging her, as it would become more difficult after she left school. However, Dongnan stated he was not yet ready to reveal his identity to Amy and had decided to postpone doing so for the time being.
