Beautiful Time With You Episode 31 Recap
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With the college entrance exam fast approaching, the students dedicated themselves to their final preparations. Five days before the exam, they attended their last high school math class. Their usually strict math teacher became sentimental, telling them that true equality lies in the face of dreams. He encouraged them to never forget their original aspirations, even when encountering setbacks or feeling lost, and wished them all excellent results.
Lu Yibai then led the class in a collective "Goodbye, teacher," marking the end of an era. Their homeroom teacher, Teacher Yang, had prepared special gifts for each student, including admission tickets, cake, and zongzi—a playful nod to "high school" when combined. The students, in turn, surprised Teacher Yang with a birthday celebration, complete with a cake and a birthday song.
Touched by their gesture, Teacher Yang shared her only birthday wish: for all her students to succeed in their college entrance exams and bravely pursue their dreams, noting that her journey with them had come to an end. On the day of the college entrance exam, a sense of collective support permeated the air around Yiling High School. Construction ceased, car horns were silent, taxis offered free rides to examinees, and water bottles were distributed for free.
Teachers and parents appeared even more nervous than the students. Lin Xingchen and Luo Qinge arrived just in time, joining their friends for a quick, collective cheer, led by Lu Yibai, before heading into their respective exam rooms. After the intense exams concluded, the Director, much to everyone's delight, organized a rare school-wide celebration. Students and teachers engaged in a joyous water fight on the playground with water guns and balloons, creating unforgettable memories of their youth.
Soon after, the college entrance exam results were released. Lu Yibai called Lin Xingchen to inform her that he had already checked her scores. Lin Xingchen, still unaware of the news, eagerly asked about his performance first. He modestly replied that he had performed as expected. To her astonishment and joy, Lu Yibai then revealed she had scored 562 points, an impressive achievement he attributed to her diligent efforts.
Thrilled by her success, Lin Xingchen excitedly shared her results in their group chat. There, she discovered Lu Yibai’s score of 705 points and learned he was considering Tsinghua University or Peking University. Inspired by his choice, Lin Xingchen decided she, too, would apply to universities in Beijing. The school then organized a day for graduation photos. Lu Yibai was a popular figure, with many students eager to take pictures with him.
Luo Qinge noticed Chen Yimu was missing and called him. Moments later, she spotted him on top of the teaching building, unfurling a banner and using a megaphone to loudly declare his love for her, asking her to be his girlfriend. Luo Qinge was mortified by the public spectacle and urged him to come down. Amidst the students' cheers, the Director arrived, prompting Chen Yimu to make a hasty escape, with the Director in comical pursuit.
Later, as Chen Yimu walked Luo Qinge home, he pressed her for an answer. Still shy and playing hard to get, Luo Qinge playfully teased him about his future university's female students and asserted her own popularity, telling him she needed more time to think. Their banter highlighted their sweet and complicated dynamic. During this time, Lin Xingchen overheard a heated argument between Lu Yibai and his mother.
His mother was furious that he had chosen Tsinghua over prestigious offers from Cambridge and Oxford medical schools, accusing him of abandoning his childhood dream of becoming a top doctor to treat heart conditions, a dream fueled by his late younger sister, Yao Yao. She reminded him of purposely failing a biomedical exam in his sophomore year, suggesting he had long given up on studying abroad.
Lu Yibai attempted to explain that foundational medical studies were the same everywhere and he could pursue postgraduate studies abroad, but his mother refused to listen and stormed off to speak with his teacher. Lin Xingchen, who overheard this exchange, was deeply puzzled by Lu Yibai's change of plans.
Later, while in the classroom, she inadvertently found Lu Yibai's wallet and discovered a photo of him with Yao Yao – a face she recognized because she had a similar photo herself. This revelation confirmed that Yao Yao was Lu Yibai’s sister. Recalling that her own cornea donor was also named Yao Yao, Lin Xingchen later questioned her grandmother about the donor family.
Her grandmother confirmed the donor was indeed 'Yao Yao and her family,' but due to confidentiality, could only add that there was a slightly taller boy in their family, cementing Lin Xingchen's overwhelming realization that Lu Yibai's late sister was her cornea donor. Overwhelmed, Lin Xingchen began to question if Lu Yibai's kindness towards her was merely a reflection of his affection for his late sister, leaving her anxious about his true feelings.
As the summer holidays officially began, Luo Qinge called Lin Xingchen, playfully scolding her for sleeping in late and inviting her to a celebration party for the end of the exams. Luo Qinge instructed her to meet at KaiDe Mall for party supplies. At the party later that evening, the friends decided to play a "truth-telling game" to encourage everyone to express their unspoken feelings.
Lin Xue was the first to make a toast, sincerely wishing Chen Yimu success in becoming a superstar, which clearly irked Luo Qinge. When Lin Xingchen attempted to make a toast to the class leader, Wu Jiayi intervened, diverting her into a toast with Zhang Haotian. Lin Xingchen quickly became intoxicated. Noticing her state, Luo Qinge asked Lu Yibai to take her home. On the bus ride, a drunken Lin Xingchen leaned on Lu Yibai’s shoulder.
He soon noticed her tears and gently asked what was wrong. Through her sobs, Lin Xingchen confessed that she had seen the photo and now knew he was Yao Yao's brother, asking why he had kept it from her. Lu Yibai explained he didn't want to burden her. Lin Xingchen then tearfully questioned if he had always only seen her as a younger sister.
Despite her uncertainty about his feelings, she bravely confessed her love for him, regardless of his reasons for his past kindness. Amused by her drunken confession, Lu Yibai tried to console her, humorously suggesting that her crying might lead passersby to think he was bullying her, to which she tearfully retorted, "You ARE bullying me."
