Chasing the Wind Episode 20 (Ending) Recap
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Lin Ge went to visit her brother, Lin Feng, in the hospital after his surgery. Lin Feng, despite saying harsh things, clearly cared about her and struggled to hide his emotions. Lin Ge told him not to worry about repaying the eighteen thousand yuan for his surgery and treatment, revealing that one hundred thousand of it came from money their mother had left for them before she died.
She recounted memories of their mother, including her efforts to visit Lin Feng when they were children and the financial struggles. Lin Ge insisted they were siblings and she didn't want to see him become a "real loser," before leaving, unaware that her words brought Lin Feng to tears. Returning to the provincial team base, Lin Ge was met with a mixture of familiarity and complex feelings.
A junior sister, hearing Lin Ge was back, immediately offered her bed, expressing hope that sleeping there again would help Lin Ge return to the national team. While back on the ice, Lin Ge's training performance was noticeably off. Ms. Han observed her lack of flexibility and focus.
After the session, Ms. Han confronted Lin Ge about her state, acknowledging her talent but questioning her current motivation for skating, contrasting it with her past goals of earning money and improving her life. She pointed out Lin Ge had achieved financial stability and fame, yet seemed lost, having even closed her social media accounts.
Concerned about Lin Ge's influence on younger team members who looked up to her, Ms. Han gave Lin Ge a week off to clear her mind and figure out what she truly wanted. Lin Ge initially protested, saying she didn't need a break, but Ms. Han reminded her who was the coach. Meanwhile, Nie Chi, who had been undergoing rehabilitation, missed Lin Ge deeply, sending her messages expressing his longing.
Separately, Fang Chao, who seemed to be a mentor figure for both Lin Ge and Nie Chi, met with Ms. Han and later, Nie Chi. Ms. Han told Fang Chao that Lin Ge could complete her training but was clearly distracted. Fang Chao then met with Nie Chi, who was anxious to see Lin Ge and explained how much she had helped him overcome personal difficulties.
However, Fang Chao advised Nie Chi that Lin Ge was facing a personal hurdle that she needed to overcome by herself, and seeing her at this moment might only complicate things. He urged Nie Chi to return to Beijing and focus on his own recovery and training. Lin Ge also reconnected with Zhu Zhu, a former teammate who had left the national team due to a knee injury and was now running an interest class at the provincial base.
Zhu Zhu spoke candidly about the challenges athletes face, the limits of ability, and her own experience. She asked Lin Ge if she had truly given her best and if she had any regrets, to which Lin Ge responded with uncertainty. Zhu Zhu encouraged Lin Ge not to make "someone" wait too long and even offered her a coaching position, suggesting it could be more lucrative than being on the team.
Despite Fang Chao's advice, Nie Chi, in emotional turmoil, went to a barbecue restaurant and drank with Fang Chao. He expressed his sadness and fear that Lin Ge might give up on "him". Fang Chao again tried to counsel patience, drawing parallels to his own persistent, yet restrained, approach to pursuing Ms. Fang.
Later, a drunk Nie Chi continued to send voice messages to Lin Ge, reiterating how much he missed her and mentioning a gift he was buying for their promise. Lin Ge eventually found the intoxicated Nie Chi. Seeing his state, she chided him for drinking, especially with his recovering knee. They embraced, finally able to express their deep longing for each other.
Lin Ge told him he needed to return to Beijing to train, compete, win a world championship, and fulfill his dream. Nie Chi confessed he didn't know how he could fulfill his dream without her by his side. Lin Ge promised to stay with him and accompany him. This reunion felt like a turning point, framed by the realization that the journey and the people shared it with made everything worthwhile.
News of Nie Chi's public social media post, a heartfelt confession of his feelings for Lin Ge, spread quickly among the team members via a junior sister's phone. Teammates reacted with surprise and amusement, questioning whether this public display might jeopardize their chances of returning to the national team. Some joked that since even their team leader had reposted it, perhaps "he can't punish everyone." Despite the buzz, Lin Ge seemed flustered.
An older figure, possibly Ms. Fang, expressed her affection for Lin Ge and Nie Chi, accepting Nie Chi as "half a son." Taking a decisive step, Lin Ge called Mr. Li, a coach at the national team. Mr. Li, having seen Nie Chi's post, questioned their relationship publicly but then challenged them. He stated that if they couldn't pass the national team's test race the following day, they would be sent back permanently.
Lin Ge and Nie Chi accepted the challenge, expressing their gratitude. As the team prepared for the new Olympic cycle with the Beijing Winter Olympics in mind, Fang Chao was seen proposing to Zhu Zhu, who, though touched, prioritized healing her leg and performing well next season. Lin Ge, witnessing this, was asked by a teammate who she wanted to share moments with. She responded, affirming her commitment to Nie Chi. The team then dedicated themselves to rigorous training, focusing on their shared dream of bringing glory to their country.
