Beautiful Time With You Episode 16 Recap
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Lin Xingchen carefully kept the pen Lu Yibai had given her, considering it a treasure. She even refused to lend it to Luo Qinge, claiming that touching it while doing homework gave her inspiration. After school, Lin Xingchen chose to stay behind instead of joining her friends, approaching Lu Yibai to ask for help with some math problems she hadn't understood.
As he reviewed her work, she noticed a yogurt in his drawer and, without hesitation, happily took it to drink, declaring that only a fool would pass up free yogurt. Lu Yibai, although a little annoyed and rolling his eyes, allowed her to keep it. The school announced a "Charity Donation Activity," where students could contribute to children in rural areas through a charity sale. Lin Xingchen struggled to think of what she could sell.
When her Grandma offered her freshly steamed sticky rice balls, Lin Xingchen had an idea and decided to make her own sticky rice balls for the sale. On the day of the charity sale, Lin Xingchen eagerly asked Lu Yibai what he was selling, but his collection of Sherlock Holmes books didn't interest her. Lu Yibai's booth quickly became popular, attracting many admiring junior students.
His old books sold out rapidly, prompting Luo Qinge to suggest he sell his personal notebooks. However, Lu Yibai declined, as he intended to save them for Lin Xingchen. After Lu Yibai briefly stepped away, Zhang Haotian arrived at Lin Xingchen's booth and generously bought all her sticky rice balls. Yet, after taking just one bite, he quickly disappeared. Luo Qinge and Lin Xingchen then tried the sticky rice balls themselves, realizing they tasted quite terrible.
Later, while Lin Xingchen was in the restroom, Luo Qinge called her on the phone to say that Lu Yibai wanted to buy her sticky rice balls. Lin Xingchen, desperate to stop the sale, rushed back. In her haste, she accidentally bumped into Yang Ruoying and Wu Jiayi, causing Yang Ruoying's music box, an item for the sale, to fall and break.
Wu Jiayi demanded compensation, but Yang Ruoying, feigning indifference, said it was fine as it was an old item for the charity sale, but she now lacked an item to sell. Noticing the lucky stone necklace around Lin Xingchen's neck, Wu Jiayi suggested she use it as a replacement. Lin Xingchen vehemently refused, emphasizing its deep personal significance.
Zhang Haotian, who arrived and learned of the situation, offered a solution: Lin Xingchen could allow the necklace to be sold, and he would immediately buy it back. Back at the sale, Lu Yibai's expression changed when he saw Yang Ruoying with the necklace. He immediately bid 300 yuan for it. Zhang Haotian, determined not to be outdone, countered with 350 yuan, sparking a bidding war that quickly escalated to 500 yuan.
The Director, passing by, intervened, setting 500 yuan as the maximum bid and stating that Lin Xingchen, as the original owner, should decide who would get the item. Lu Yibai then highlighted that donations required cash, which Zhang Haotian didn't have enough of. Lu Yibai promptly put 500 yuan into the donation box, took the necklace, and left. Furious, Zhang Haotian confronted Lu Yibai after school, demanding the necklace back, but Lu Yibai refused to return it.
Lin Xingchen later speculated to Luo Qinge that Lu Yibai's anger stemmed from Zhang Haotian bidding on Yang Ruoying's item, rather than the necklace itself. Unbeknownst to Lin Xingchen, the necklace held profound meaning for Lu Yibai. It had been a birthday gift from his late sister, Yao Yao, which he had given to Lin Xingchen when they were children after her eye transplant surgery. He had asked her to cherish his sister's eyes and live happily.
Lin Xingchen, remembering the necklace as a cherished gift from a "little brother" who had comforted her, now deeply regretted allowing it to be put up for sale. Hoping to appeal to his emotions, she sent Lu Yibai a message that evening, explaining the necklace's immense importance to her as a memento from a significant person she had mentioned to him, and pleaded for its return.
Meanwhile, Lu Yibai's mother asked if he had paid the broadband fee with the 500 yuan she gave him. He confessed he had spent the money at the charity sale, and when pressed further, revealed he had bought the necklace. His parents immediately recognized it as Yao Yao's gift. Lu Yibai then confided in them, revealing that Lin Xingchen was the girl who had received his sister's cornea donation, a secret he had kept for years.
That same night, Lu Yibai also received a package labeled "Little Fuzzle," which he quickly hid from his parents. The next morning, Lin Xingchen brought Lu Yibai a new batch of her "improved" sticky rice balls, assuring him they were much better than before. He accepted the snack but remained firm in his refusal to return the necklace, still bothered by her having put it up for sale. During physical education class, the students learned hurdling.
Lu Yibai demonstrated a flawless technique, followed by Zhang Haotian, whose long legs made his attempt look less refined. When the teacher asked for female volunteers, classmates playfully pushed Lin Xingchen forward. She bravely attempted the hurdle, and although her posture was good, she stumbled and fell after clearing it. The teacher, Lu Yibai, and Zhang Haotian rushed to check on her. Luo Qinge began escorting Lin Xingchen to the infirmary, but Lu Yibai quickly caught up.
He cleverly distracted Luo Qinge by telling her that Wu Jiayi had just challenged her hurdling ability, sending Luo Qinge off to prove herself. Lu Yibai then took over, helping Lin Xingchen to the infirmary. Along the way, Lin Xingchen explained the full story of the charity sale incident and how she ended up selling the necklace out of necessity. Understanding that her actions weren't intentional, Lu Yibai's mood visibly brightened, and he smiled. Seeing his smile, Lin Xingchen realized that her lucky stone necklace would finally be returned, making her jump with joy despite her injury.
