Falling Into Your Smile Episode 28 Recap
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After ZGDX suffered a defeat in their first match against YQCB, the team gathered in the resting room for a reflection. God Ming pointed out that YQCB's victory was due to their impeccable defense and zero mistakes, contrasting with ZGDX's frequent positioning errors, lack of coordination, slow backup, and overall arrogance. He admitted his fault for tolerating their behavior and stressed the importance of unity and playing defensively in the upcoming crucial match.
Lu Sicheng added that to beat YQCB, they needed to be even more solid. He explained that he picked Youko for the previous match to counter Hierophant, aiming for a quick victory before Hierophant could farm and dominate. Seeing the team's somber silence, Lao Mao, still fuming, slammed the table and walked out. As the second match began, ZGDX surprised the commentators with an unconventional lineup.
After a round of bans, Tong Yao shockingly picked Yuki Onna, leading commentators to speculate about a "4-Protect-1 Strategy." Their surprise deepened when ZGDX next picked Hannya, leaving them baffled about the team's unusual combination. Despite the unexpected picks, the early game unfolded steadily for over thirteen minutes, with both teams focusing on farming and pushing lanes. The calm was broken when a team fight erupted in the bot lane.
Although ZGDX quickly converged, YQCB unexpectedly committed four members to the fight before abruptly retreating the moment Tong Yao arrived. The missed opportunity left the ZGDX members frustrated. Observing YQCB's disciplined and defensive play, Lu Sicheng realized their opponents were adopting a prolonged strategy, emphasizing the need for ZGDX to be cautious in late-game team fights. Soon, YQCB moved to take Orochi. Hierophant ordered Ai Jia to stall in the mid lane while he secured the objective.
Lao Mao suggested split-pushing, but Lu Sicheng insisted on contesting Orochi and initiated the team fight. Tong Yao quickly eliminated Ai Jia, but the rest of the team was forced into a bad position. Lao Mao and K were killed, with K failing to steal the objective. With the Kirin buff on YQCB, ZGDX found themselves at a disadvantage. His teammates, including a critically low-health Tong Yao, urged Lu Sicheng to retreat, but he stubbornly insisted he could still fight.
Ultimately, ZGDX was wiped out. As their nexus exploded, YQCB claimed victory. During the post-match handshake, Hierophant informed Tong Yao about Lu Sicheng's hand injury relapse and entrusted her to take care of him. On the silent bus ride back, the ZGDX team was visibly dejected. Back at the base, Xiao Rui's attempt to uplift their spirits was futile.
Lao Mao, unable to contain his frustration, challenged Lu Sicheng, questioning his recent late nights, distracted state, and his decision to pick Youko, accusing him of disregarding God Ming's strategy. Lu Sicheng remained silent until God Ming revealed that Lu Sicheng had specifically requested Youko, stating he couldn't handle a prolonged fight. Tong Yao then intervened, revealing Lu Sicheng's relapsed hand injury was the reason he wanted a quick match. The team was shocked.
Xiao Rui then revealed that Lu Sicheng had been secretly resolving the "Mo Mo the Demon King" incident for Tong Yao, discovering the user was an adult troublemaker who faked her suicide and had already been brought to the police station. Enraged by the secrecy, Lao Mao accused Lu Sicheng of lacking trust in his teammates, asserting that they would have supported both him and Tong Yao.
He declared that if Lu Sicheng didn't trust them, they didn't need him as a captain, then stormed out, threatening to retire if they failed to qualify for the International Championship. Fatty and the others chased after him, reassuring him that they needed to face problems together. While Xiao Rui confided in God Ming, questioning his decision to bring Tong Yao to the team, God Ming countered that she had positively influenced everyone.
Meanwhile, Tong Yao tried to comfort Lu Sicheng, who had secluded himself in his room. He asked to be left alone, but Tong Yao persisted, sitting outside his door and offering a heartfelt monologue about how he, despite being a formidable captain, was still human and how she had come to rely on him.
She revealed how touched she was by his public protection, sharing that she had been prepared to apologize publicly, but he had told her she didn't have to compromise herself because he was there for her. Elsewhere, Xiao Rui, overwhelmed by stress, drowned his sorrows in alcohol, breaking down in tears over his fear of losing any team member. Continuing her plea, Tong Yao told Lu Sicheng that if Lao Mao left, she would blame herself.
This finally prompted Lu Sicheng to open the door. He embraced Tong Yao, admitting that Lao Mao was right and that he had been wrong to believe he could handle everything alone. He confessed his need for his teammates, acknowledging his own fears. With renewed determination, Tong Yao messaged the team, calling a meeting for the next day. The following day, Lu Sicheng delivered a sincere apology to the team.
He admitted his fault in changing the strategy without discussion and shouldering all burdens alone. He promised to change, to listen to his teammates, and to face all future challenges together as a true team. The team responded with relief. Lao Mao, initially feigning indifference, eventually broke down in tears, embracing Lu Sicheng and apologizing for his own outburst, restoring their camaraderie. Soon after, Lu Sicheng received a call from the police.
He and Tong Yao went to the station to confront the online harasser, Lin Mo, and her parents. The police confirmed Lin Mo had sent the razor blades. Her parents attempted to downplay the severity, citing her age (18) and offering to settle. Lu Sicheng firmly refused, highlighting the severe harm Tong Yao had endured. The exasperated police officer intervened, revealing that Lin Mo had a prior history of sending threatening letters.
Given her age and repeat offenses, the police proceeded with official detention. The ZGDX Gaming Club later issued a statement confirming the facts of the case. Watching the news, Tong Yao remarked to Lu Sicheng that it was karma, affirming that "no one stays on top forever, and no one stays at the bottom forever."
