Beautiful Time With You Episode 7 Recap
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On the second day of the sports meet, Lu Yibai and Lin Xingchen escorted an injured Wu Jiayi to the medical room. On the way, a staff member reminded them not to cross the track. Inside, as a school nurse tended to Wu Jiayi's scraped knee, Wu Jiayi cried out in pain and grabbed Lu Yibai's hand, calling him "Yibai" affectionately. Lu Yibai immediately corrected her, asking to be called "Lu Yibai."
Wu Jiayi then requested him to walk her back to the classroom later. Feeling uncomfortable, Lin Xingchen quickly made an excuse about having duty and left. Lu Yibai also declined Wu Jiayi’s request, stating he also had duties, and followed Lin Xingchen out, leaving Wu Jiayi alone. Lin Xingchen privately expressed her discomfort with Wu Jiayi's overly affectionate behavior. While Lin Xingchen was resting in the stands, Zhang Haotian approached her with a bottle of soda.
As she reached for it, Lu Yibai arrived, took the soda, and returned it to Zhang Haotian, explaining that Lin Xingchen doesn’t drink carbonated beverages. He cited reasons such as artificial coloring, additives, and preservatives, and warned against the risks of bloating, thirst, weight gain, tooth decay, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. Lu Yibai then offered her his own mineral water.
To get rid of Zhang Haotian, Lu Yibai falsely claimed that Lin Xingchen's 1500-meter race was about to start and she needed to check in. Zhang Haotian, after wishing her luck, departed. Lin Xingchen soon realized the race was scheduled for the afternoon and confronted Lu Yibai, who simply reiterated his stance on carbonated drinks. Suddenly, an announcement began broadcasting a commendation essay for Lu Yibai, written by Luo Qinge under Lin Xingchen's name.
The essay contained highly exaggerated metaphors, likening Lu Yibai to a "spring, effortlessly launching himself five meters" and a "frog, leaping with arms outstretched, tracing a perfect parabola." Lu Yibai was visibly annoyed, questioning Luo Qinge if she was trying to get him into trouble, while Lin Xingchen found the situation amusing. Luo Qinge defended her writing, insisting the metaphors were vivid and suited his "noble demeanor."
Following Chen Yimu's third-place finish in shotput, Class Three remained five points behind Class Four. The only remaining opportunities to close the gap were the boys' 2000-meter and girls' 1500-meter races, requiring top-ten finishes. Lin Xingchen suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain, realizing she had gotten her period. Despite Luo Qinge's suggestion to withdraw, Lin Xingchen refused, determined to compete for her class's honor. Meanwhile, Ms. Yang and Class Four’s teacher had a heated exchange.
Class Four’s teacher admitted Bai Pinting's fault in the previous relay incident but also disparaged Class Three for fielding "weak and sick" athletes. Ms. Yang defended her class's unity and competitive spirit, and the two teachers exchanged competitive banter. Before the race, Lu Yibai noticed Lin Xingchen's discomfort and quietly asked if she was okay, though she brushed it off as pre-race nerves.
Zhang Haotian offered running tips, advising her to pace herself and never stop, while Lu Yibai countered by saying it was acceptable to walk if she couldn't run. As Lin Xingchen headed to the check-in area, Lu Yibai discreetly knelt to tie her loose shoelace. During the 1500-meter race, Lin Xingchen's abdominal pain intensified, and her classmates noticed her slowing down, with Luo Qinge exclaiming, "The Yellow River has flowed into the sea," indicating her period.
Realizing the severity of her condition from Luo Qinge, Lu Yibai ran alongside Lin Xingchen, urging her to stop, explaining that "persistence only makes sense when there's a chance of winning" and that she had already fallen a lap behind. However, Lin Xingchen, recalling Lu Yibai’s own words about "finishing what you started," declared she would "fight for honor." She pushed through the pain, ultimately securing second place.
This impressive feat allowed Class Three to surpass Class Four and clinch third place overall. Her classmates hailed her as "Lin Feiren" (Lin the Flying Person). Ms. Yang later congratulated her class for achieving third place and the highest participation rate in the school. Luo Qinge, observing Lu Yibai's attentive actions, remarked to Chen Yimu that Lu Yibai seemed to treat Lin Xingchen "a little differently," though Chen Yimu dismissed the idea.
That evening, at home, Lin Xingchen was being cared for by her grandmother, who gently chided her for not taking better care of her body. Lin Xingchen received a message from Lu Yibai, advising her to "drink more warm water, avoid cold and raw food," and to "not do this again in the future," a message that deeply moved her as she pondered if he was showing concern.
The next day, during English class, Ms. Yang expressed her frustration that students were still preoccupied with the sports meet, postponing a dictation and threatening harsh penalties for any failures. She then reminded them about the upcoming chemistry experiment class in the lab building. In chemistry class, the teacher introduced the concept of the flame test, explaining why fireworks are colorful. During the hands-on experiment, Lin Xingchen accidentally touched an alcohol lamp's flame, burning her finger.
Lu Yibai immediately reacted, rinsing her hand with water and then rushing to the medical room to get soothing ointment. When he applied the ointment, Lin Xingchen admitted it started to hurt, prompting a nearby classmate to tease them about holding hands, which Lu Yibai denied, claiming she had merely grabbed his pen.
Later, Ms. Yang announced two pieces of news: final exams would be postponed to the beginning of next month, and all first-year students would embark on a study trip and outing to Nanshan Observatory. Despite the requirement for a field report, the students were overjoyed at the prospect of the trip. The following weekend, the students embarked on their trip. On the cruise ship, while many students enjoyed themselves, Lu Yibai stood alone, gazing at the river view.
Lin Xingchen noticed him and tried to secretly take his picture, but Cai Weiming spotted her and loudly pointed it out. Lu Yibai took her phone, but instead of being angry, he unexpectedly switched to the front camera and took a selfie with her, much to Lin Xingchen's surprise. Ms. Yang then asked Luo Qinge, the arts representative, to organize a group sing-along, and the students enthusiastically sang "Stubborn."
Zhang Haotian approached, but upon seeing Lin Xingchen happily standing beside Lu Yibai, he turned and walked away. Later, during a mountain hike, Lin Xingchen, noticing Lu Yibai lagging, turned back to playfully tease him about his stamina. As she joked, she accidentally missed a step on the rugged path and began to fall backward.
Lu Yibai instinctively reached out to grab her, but in that critical moment, a distressing memory flashed through his mind: a similar scene where a little girl fell off a cliff, and he was unable to save her. This momentary lapse caused him to falter, and he lost his grip on Lin Xingchen.
