Almost Famous Episode 9 Recap
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Cheng Ming arrived at the piano room and found You Zhiqi playing alone. You Zhiqi assumed she was there to see him, but his mood soured when she mentioned Wei Feng was coming to accompany her. Cheng Ming quickly suggested You Zhiqi accompany her instead. You Zhiqi pretended to only help his fans. Just then, Wei Feng entered, expressing his happiness at You Zhiqi's return to school. Cheng Ming thanked Wei Feng for helping You Zhiqi get his punishment canceled.
Wei Feng clarified that it was Professor Li Shuangbai's effort, combined with the positive social impact of their charity event, that led the academy to cancel the punishment. Seeing Cheng Ming affectionately hold Wei Feng's arm, You Zhiqi jealously slammed the piano lid, accidentally catching his own hand. Cheng Ming rushed to check on him, and You Zhiqi exaggerated his injury, demanding she take him to the infirmary.
Wei Feng also offered to go, but Amy subtly stopped him, claiming that she and Wei Feng had important matters to discuss, giving Cheng Ming and You Zhiqi a chance to go alone. Zhang Yiyong visited Fang Yali at the dance studio and took her to the rooftop. He presented her with a bag full of snacks. Fang Yali hesitated, fearing she would become a "fat swan."
Zhang Yiyong patiently reassured her, explaining that all the snacks were high in protein and low in calories, so they wouldn't make her gain weight. He promised that if she did gain weight, he would help her train to lose it together. Feeling comforted, Fang Yali began to eat. Amy, after listening to Wei Feng play piano for a while, brought up the urgent matter she wanted to discuss.
She asked Wei Feng if there were any professors who had taught at the academy for over thirty years. Wei Feng replied that only Professor Li Shuangbai fit that description. Amy then showed him a torn photograph again. Wei Feng confirmed he remembered the place: Baishi Bridge in Green Lake Park, where he often went as a child due to his parents' absence. Amy eagerly pulled Wei Feng along to go see it.
Wei Feng shared that he stopped going when he noticed other children always had their parents with them, making him feel alone. Amy empathized, suggesting they were "fellow sufferers" and offered to accompany him to the park anytime he wished. Wei Feng thanked her, noting that he had found some new clues. At the infirmary, the doctor confirmed You Zhiqi's hand injury was minor.
As Cheng Ming prepared to leave to practice singing, You Zhiqi feigned pain and worsening symptoms to keep her by his side. Cheng Ming, realizing he was pretending, tried to leave, but You Zhiqi pulled her back, leading to an ambiguous moment between them. Cheng Ming realized all the piano rooms were booked for practice. You Zhiqi stated he knew a better place and took her to his company's professional recording studio.
There, they were confronted by You You, who was irritated to see You Zhiqi with Cheng Ming again, fearing more rumors. You You proposed signing Cheng Ming to their company, suggesting they could use the existing rumors as publicity, portraying them as senior and junior artists. You Zhiqi immediately rejected the idea, claiming Cheng Ming's singing was terrible and she wasn't pretty, insulting Cheng Ming to deter You You.
You You then reminded You Zhiqi about filming a commercial for Director Jin that evening. You Zhiqi was reluctant, citing the director's difficult temper and the fact that he was replacing an actor already cast. You You leveraged access to the recording studio, forcing You Zhiqi to accept the commercial. On the set, You Zhiqi told Cheng Ming to maintain a "social distance" of 1.
2 meters from him, saying he would protect her within his "perimeter" because she looked "easy to bully," which touched Cheng Ming. You Zhiqi then sent Cheng Ming to ask the director's assistant about the wrap-up time. The assistant, clearly annoyed by You Zhiqi replacing the director's preferred actor, rudely dismissed Cheng Ming. You Zhiqi intervened, confronting the assistant and demanding an apology. He even stood up to the director, causing a scene.
The director, frustrated, took his anger out on You You, who apologized repeatedly. During filming, the director's assistant secretly added a substance to You Zhiqi's energy drink. You Zhiqi soon experienced severe stomach pain, forcing him to stop filming. The director blamed You Zhiqi for the delay. Observing the situation, Cheng Ming recalled You Zhiqi defending her earlier.
She approached You You with the spiked drink, explaining You Zhiqi's pain began after consuming it and suggesting it be sent for examination. The assistant panicked and tried to interject, while the director's demeanor shifted. You You seized the opportunity, asserting her position and threatening legal action, demanding compensation for You Zhiqi's health, pain and suffering, and work delays.
A doctor later confirmed that You Zhiqi's condition was not serious; the added substance was merely a laxative, and he would recover quickly. You You contacted her lawyer, intending to sue the advertising studio for damages and to secure extended access to the recording studio for You Zhiqi as compensation. Despite his recent ordeal, You Zhiqi, even though it was late, took Cheng Ming to the recording studio.
He asked her to sing the song she performed for her Starry Arts audition. As Cheng Ming poured her heart into the song, You Zhiqi was deeply moved. He recalled their shared experiences and realized he had fallen deeply in love with her. Once Cheng Ming finished singing, an emotional You Zhiqi entered the recording booth and passionately kissed her. Cheng Ming was initially startled but then shyly returned his kiss.
