Beautiful Time With You Episode 26 Recap
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Lin Xingchen rushed to the exam venue, worried she was late to deliver Lu Yibai's admission ticket. To her relief, Lu Yibai calmly informed her that an ID card was also acceptable for entry, and he was simply waiting outside because the exam hadn't started yet and it was too noisy inside. With her phone dead, Lin Xingchen decided to wait for him, despite the two-and-a-half-hour exam duration. She eventually dozed off on a flower bed.
Lu Yibai, concerned about Lin Xingchen and being a quick test-taker, submitted his paper early. He found Lin Xingchen asleep and offered her water, which she gratefully accepted, explaining she hadn't eaten since the previous night and felt dizzy. When Lu Yibai tried to order carbonated drinks, Lin Xingchen stopped him, reminding him of his allergy and ordering Nongfu Spring instead. When he asked how she knew about his allergy, she simply smiled and said it was a secret.
Lin Xingchen then revealed she had spent all her money on her frantic journey to bring him the admission ticket. To compensate, Lu Yibai promised to take her out for some fun. Lin Xingchen suggested the Ferris wheel she had seen previously with Zhang Haotian. Lu Yibai seemed slightly annoyed by the mention of Zhang Haotian and initially hesitated, but he eventually gave in to her pleas.
On the Ferris wheel, which temporarily halted due to a malfunction, Lin Xingchen pointed out the sunset in the wrong direction, leading Lu Yibai to playfully tease her. She then surprised him with a handmade bracelet, wishing him a happy birthday, which he happily accepted. At school, an activity encouraged students to openly declare their future dreams. Lu Yibai expressed his ambition to become a cardiac surgeon.
Lin Xingchen, dreaming of becoming a novelist, posted her aspiration right next to his, drawing a heart beside it. When Lu Yibai asked about the heart, she simply replied, "Because I like it." Luo Qinge, whose dream was to become an artist, enthusiastically signed up for a talent competition and was shortlisted. Lin Xingchen initially voiced concern about how it might impact her studies, prompting Luo Qinge to exclaim that Lin Xingchen sounded just like her own mother.
Despite the initial hesitation, Lin Xingchen pledged her full support, promising to help Luo Qinge gather votes. As the weekend approached, Lin Xingchen secretly helped Luo Qinge prepare promotional flyers for the competition, even declining Lu Yibai's invitation to study at the library. Their secretive behavior piqued the curiosity of Lu Yibai and Chen Yimu. Chen Yimu managed to extract information from Luo Qinge, learning that she and Lin Xingchen were headed to the central plaza.
He then convinced a reluctant Lu Yibai to join him. Upon arriving, Lu Yibai found Lin Xingchen dealing with an unwelcome admirer asking for her phone number. He quickly intervened with a harsh joke about the man's potential fate, and though he tried to persuade Lin Xingchen to return to her studies, he was eventually pulled into dancing to gather votes with them.
Though Lu Yibai tried to persuade Lin Xingchen to prioritize her studies, she vehemently insisted on defending Luo Qinge's dreams and playfully pulled him into dancing to gather votes, to which he eventually conceded. Later that evening, Luo Qinge returned home to find her parents arguing about the flyers she had distributed. Her father, furious, confiscated her wallet and grounded her, forbidding her from participating in the competition.
Distraught, Luo Qinge called Lin Xingchen, who suggested she seek help from Chen Yimu, knowing her parents held him in high regard. Chen Yimu promptly arrived at the Luo residence, where he was cordially received by Luo Qinge's parents. He passionately advocated for Luo Qinge, highlighting her artistic talent as the arts committee representative. Luo Qinge's father dismissed her aspirations as a mere hobby, questioning how she could make a living from singing and dancing.
Chen Yimu countered by drawing a parallel to his own father's disapproval of his basketball dream, pointing out the bias against artistic careers. He argued that forcing Luo Qinge into something she disliked would only lead to future resentment. Convinced by Chen Yimu's words, Luo Qinge's parents softened their stance and agreed to let her participate. Overjoyed, Luo Qinge shared the good news with Lin Xingchen, acknowledging Chen Yimu's significant role in changing her parents' minds.
In a Chinese class, the teacher criticized the students' essays on dreams, noting their perfunctory nature and the misuse of rhetorical devices. Cai Weiming read his essay, likening a dreamless life to bland food and a spineless existence. Chen Yimu's turn to read prompted laughter as he comically misattributed Sima Qian to the Tang dynasty and Xiang Yu's suicide to the Miluo River.
Lin Xingchen, witnessing the widespread issues, felt a sense of urgency and began seeking out books on contemporary creative writing in the library. Lu Yibai, finding her studying one such book, cautioned her that such competitions offered bonus points for only a select few universities. Lin Xingchen accused him of discouraging her dreams, but Lu Yibai clarified that dreams require diligent, step-by-step effort, not overnight success. He then encouraged her to continue reading if she truly enjoyed it.
During the talent competition, Luo Qinge, accompanied by Chen Yimu, introduced herself as a senior from Yiling High School, sharing her passion for singing, dancing, and playing guitar. She dedicated an original song to her best friend, Lin Xingchen, proclaiming her desire to "go crazy for youth just this once." Despite her heartfelt performance and a subsequent dance, the judges' opinions were divided, and she was ultimately not selected.
However, Luo Qinge remained undeterred, boldly stating her resolve to "never give up." Back at school, Luo Qinge channeled her energy into her studies, impressing Lin Xingchen and Chen Yimu with her newfound determination. Meanwhile, Lin Xingchen's submission to a writing competition went unanswered, leaving her feeling disheartened. To uplift her spirits, Lu Yibai presented her with two tickets to an astronomy exhibition, promising to accompany her if she scored above eighty on her upcoming monthly quiz.
Later, the Luo and Chen families gathered for a meal. Luo Qinge's father happily praised his daughter's renewed dedication to her studies and used the opportunity to urge Chen Yimu's father to support his son's dreams, including his basketball aspirations. During the dinner, Chen Yimu consumed too much rice wine egg soup and became completely intoxicated. As Luo Qinge helped him to bed, a drunken Chen Yimu declared his unwavering support for her and suddenly kissed her forehead. Startled, Luo Qinge instinctively pushed him away, leaving her bewildered as he immediately passed out.
