Falling Into Your Smile Episode 4 Recap
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ZGDX prepared for their upcoming practice match against FNC, an old opponent they held a 4-2 record against from the previous season. God Ming led the pre-match analysis, emphasizing the need to take this year's matches seriously due to FNC's new Korean import, Kun, a dominant jungler acquired from Lu Sicheng's former team, TAT. God Ming detailed FNC's jungle-centric strategy, warning the top, mid, and jungle players to coordinate well.
He then strategized with Tong Yao on her Shikigami choices, correctly predicting FNC would ban her favorite, Tamamo-no-Mae. Tong Yao confidently selected Ootengu. God Ming reminded her that this was her first practice match with ZGDX and she couldn't let her guard down. Before the match, God Ming cryptically told Lu Sicheng that the "script is laid out," leaving the rest to him. As the match began, Lu Sicheng made precise tactical calls.
When FNC's jungler, Kun, was spotted in their jungle, Lu Sicheng correctly deduced it was a bait and that Kun was actually setting up an ambush in the bot lane, redirecting his team to secure their own top lane resources instead. Shortly after, Tong Yao secured the first kill on FNC's mid laner. Lu Sicheng critiqued her for gambling without proper vision, though he also noted that FNC's jungler seemed "not very bright."
Kun messaged Tong Yao in-game, calling her "feisty," prompting a sarcastic remark from Lu Sicheng about his opponent having time to type during a match. Lu Sicheng then orchestrated a trap, sending his teammates to the top lane while having Fatty return to base to mislead FNC into thinking the bot lane was clear. Kun fell for the bait, allowing ZGDX to ambush and eliminate FNC's top laner. Following this success, Lu Sicheng instructed his team to attempt stealing Orochi.
During the fight, Fatty was eliminated and the team was about to retreat. However, Tong Yao boldly flashed into the enemy group, unleashing a flurry of skills that resulted in multiple kills, turning the tide and securing victory for ZGDX. Her teammates praised her impressive play, but Lu Sicheng called the move "too risky." Tong Yao argued it was the perfect moment to strike as FNC had expended their abilities.
Her teammates defended her, and Lu Sicheng conceded that confidence was a valuable trait. After the match, FNC's jungler, Kun, apologized to his fans on a live stream but also commended Tong Yao's performance and expressed eagerness for their next encounter. Lu Sicheng, visibly annoyed, told Tong Yao to stop watching and, after she demanded a reward for her performance, jokingly drew a small red flower on her hand.
Later, while Fatty was hosting a live stream, viewers became preoccupied with an "E-Sports' Legend of White Snake" rumor involving Tong Yao, her ex-boyfriend Jian Yang, and Lu Sicheng. Tong Yao took over the stream to clarify that Jian Yang was her ex and on her blacklist. Lu Sicheng then stepped in, firmly stating that there was nothing going on between him and Tong Yao and that they would announce it if they were ever in a relationship.
Afterward, the team went out for a hot pot dinner. Tong Yao was initially shocked by the expensive menu, but her appetite returned when Fatty revealed Lu Sicheng was paying. During the meal, Tong Yao explained to Xiao Rui that she had initially been skeptical about joining the team, thinking his Pinyin-laced invitation was a scam.
She confessed that her parents also disapproved, but she was inspired to pursue a professional career after watching ZGDX's match against CK and hearing God Ming's speech. That night, with the team out, a lone K danced wildly at the base, only to be discovered by Tong Yao's parents, who had arrived unannounced and found the door unlocked.
On the way back, Fatty told Tong Yao that Lu Sicheng was the eldest son of the powerful Lu's Group and that his family were shareholders in the team. Overhearing them, Lu Sicheng playfully questioned their gossip. Alone with Tong Yao, he lightly pinched her ear as she looked up, startling her. The team returned to find Tong Yao's parents waiting. Her mother immediately confronted her about drinking alcohol.
While Fatty distracted her father with a tour of the base, Tong Yao's mother pressed her about the online rumors, particularly the "White Snake Legend" involving 'Chessman.' In response, Tong Yao passionately defended her choice to become a professional e-sports player, contrasting it with the "meaningless" conventional life her parents envisioned and expressing her dream of winning a world championship. She requested three months to prove herself until the national league, securing a "gentleman's agreement" with her reluctant father.
Her mother, still wary, warned her to be careful around 'Chessman.' Just then, Lu Sicheng and Xiao Rui arrived to escort her parents to a temporary room. Tong Yao introduced Lu Sicheng, who then revealed his nickname was indeed 'Chessman' and kindly helped with their bags. As her parents were leaving, her mother told her she could come home the next day if she was unhappy. Tong Yao quickly reassured her that she was doing well and wanted to stay. After they left, Lu Sicheng wished her good luck.
