Falling Into Your Smile Episode 16 Recap
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The competition commenced with commentators Ah Heng and Shuo Shuo setting the stage for the ZGDX versus Arashi match. Meanwhile, Ai Jia, watching the broadcast with Jin Yang, wryly commented on the unfolding "Shura Field," drawing attention to the entangled dynamics between Lu Sicheng, his blind date Su Luo, Tong Yao, and her admirer Kun, who were all present. ZGDX swiftly secured victory in the first match. Afterward, Tong Yao spotted Su Luo approaching with a lavish bouquet of roses.
Panicked, she instinctively tugged on Lu Sicheng's sleeve. When he turned and asked what was wrong, she was startled into silence and hurried back to the lounge alone, privately wondering how a heroine in a Korean drama would handle the situation. Before leaving the stage, Lu Sicheng found Tong Yao and casually pulled an eyelash from her face, a gesture she found peculiar. Back in the lounge, he returned carrying the enormous bouquet from Su Luo.
His teammates were astonished and immediately began to tease him, joking that the flowers were from his "fiancée" and questioning Tong Yao's status. They even sang a song to playfully mock her, and Lao Mao joked that her hair-washing water must be green, implying she was being cheated on. Lu Sicheng dismissed the "fiancée" talk, but the teasing continued. Soon after, Kun arrived with a bag of mixed nuts specifically for Tong Yao, insisting they were healthy and delicious.
Lu Sicheng’s annoyance was palpable as he questioned Kun's frequent visits and open flattery of Tong Yao. Kun, in turn, boasted about his romantic prowess, claiming he could pluck stars from the sky for her. Growing increasingly frustrated, Lu Sicheng sarcastically remarked that Kun, the jungler from FNC, seemed to be proposing marriage with the nuts. He scoffed at the idea, recalling how Kun had mercilessly targeted Tong Yao in their previous match.
Tong Yao, however, simply commented that Kun's nuts were delicious, which sparked further teasing from her teammates about Lu Sicheng's obvious jealousy. Exasperated, Lu Sicheng told them to stop gossiping and prepare for the next match. In the second match, ZGDX secured another decisive victory. As they descended from the stage, Fatty accidentally stepped on Tong Yao's shoe, causing her to lose her balance.
Just as she was about to fall, Lu Sicheng swiftly turned and caught her in a princess carry, stunning the audience. Spectators erupted in speculation, convinced the two were dating. Su Luo, witnessing the scene, was visibly angered and left, while Kun appeared both surprised and disheartened. Lu Sicheng carried Tong Yao all the way to the interview stage. During the interview, Tong Yao expressed her satisfaction with the win and credited her teammates.
When asked about being the only female professional player, she explained that while initially anxious, everyone had been kind and had not given her special treatment, which she appreciated. She challenged the prejudice that women are inferior to men in certain fields, asserting that women can excel at anything, including esports. Playfully, she complained that Lu Sicheng had never publicly praised her. When questioned about the princess carry, Tong Yao clarified that Fatty had simply caused her to trip.
She insisted there was nothing romantic between them, jokingly promising to announce it with a loudspeaker from the stage if they ever started dating. Meanwhile, a reporter from "E-Sports Farm" analyzed Su Luo's actions, noting she seemed unfamiliar with esports, brought a large bouquet, gave it to Lu Sicheng backstage, and left without it. The reporter concluded that Su Luo had deliberately orchestrated the scene to stir up rumors and generate media attention.
After the match, the team headed to a shoe store, leaving the massive bouquet behind. Lu Sicheng generously offered to buy everyone new shoes. Captivated by his appearance, female shop assistants secretly admired him and commented on how beautiful Tong Yao was and what a perfect couple they made, which brought a secret joy to Tong Yao. As the team left, Su Luo confronted them and invited Lu Sicheng to dinner, but he coldly declined.
When Su Luo tried to follow, Lu Yue intervened, accusing her of deliberately spreading rumors and causing trouble for the team. Su Luo retorted that an esports player should be allowed a personal life and brazenly admitted her actions were intentional, aimed at discouraging Lu Sicheng's female fans. She argued the publicity would be beneficial, especially since their families wanted them to get married.
Lu Yue countered that his brother could have a relationship, "but not with you," and demanded she delete Lu Sicheng's WeChat contact and stop harassing him. When Su Luo tried to give Lu Yue money, citing a superstition about paying for gifted shoes to ward off bad luck between couples, he rejected it, stating the custom only applied to actual couples. Observing the exchange, Lu Sicheng dismissed his brother's actions as childish before they left.
Back at the base, Lu Sicheng began a live stream. When asked about the woman at the arena, he clarified she was a blind date arranged by his parents whom he had rejected. He humorously declared his only goal was to win the world championship and confirmed he had deleted her contact information.
In response to a fan's question about his ideal partner, Lu Sicheng reiterated his preference for someone who played games better than him, stating that dating someone outside the esports world would be a waste of time. When a fan insulted Tong Yao's height, Lu Sicheng fiercely defended his teammate and had the fan blocked. Unexpectedly, he then challenged Tong Yao to a one-on-one solo match, with a massive late-night crayfish feast as the prize for the winner.
The solo match, broadcast live, commenced with Fatty outlining the rules: a mid-lane duel decided by three kills or one tower, using warrior heroes. Lu Sicheng secured the first kill, but then began to intentionally go easy on Tong Yao, allowing her to level the score to 2-2. As the match reached its climax, with his deliberate leniency, Tong Yao ultimately clinched the victory, much to the delight of their teammates who were eagerly anticipating their crayfish.
As they celebrated, a subtle smirk appeared on Lu Sicheng's face, revealing his satisfaction. Just then, he received a call from Su Luo, who wanted a final meeting to promise she would no longer bother him. He explained that she might come to the base if he refused. Seeing Tong Yao’s visible disappointment, she quietly told Lu Sicheng that she did not want him to go, and he appeared moved by her words.
