Flourish In Time Episode 11 Recap
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Jiang Haoyue received numerous gifts from his female classmates. His friend Qu Wei jokingly expressed a desire for similar attention, prompting Jiang Haoyue to give him the gifts, explaining that someone would be displeased if he kept them. Qu Wei immediately understood that Jiang Haoyue was referring to Lu Miao. Later, as Lu Miao and Jiang Haoyue walked home from school, Lu Miao shared that she had received a letter.
She assured Jiang Haoyue she would not accept it because of the "No-Relationship-In-Highschool Contract" they had signed. However, upon closer inspection, the letter was not a love letter but a "letter asking me to be his teacher" from an admirer of her acrobatic skills at the New Year’s Eve Party. Lu Miao, proud of her rising popularity, mused why Jiang Haoyue's popularity seemed to be decreasing, to which he attributed his adherence to the contract.
Their conversation was overheard by Shi Che, who later confronted Jiang Haoyue in the library. Shi Che accused Jiang Haoyue of forcing Lu Miao to sign the contract and of consistently interfering in Lu Miao’s interactions, citing past incidents like the Drum Battle, bike riding, and the New Year’s Eve Party. He directly asked Jiang Haoyue if he liked Lu Miao.
After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Haoyue claimed he was simply her brother, to which Shi Che retorted that he was not blood-related and was excessively meddling in her affairs. Shi Che, observing Jiang Haoyue's reaction, concluded that Jiang Haoyue likely harbored feelings for Lu Miao that went beyond sibling affection, though Jiang Haoyue himself might not have fully acknowledged them yet. Determined to act before their relationship could evolve further, Shi Che resolved to "stop it from happening."
Meanwhile, Chen Guoguo, who had previously viewed Su Daifei as a problematic student due to the New Year’s Eve Party incident, unexpectedly encountered her while purchasing milky green tea. He was initially annoyed by her overly complicated order, mentally labeling her a "bad woman." However, his opinion dramatically shifted when he accidentally spilled his green tea. Su Daifei immediately offered him a tissue and expressed concern about him getting cut, softening his heart instantly.
They later shared a bowl of porridge, signifying a newfound connection. The following day at school, Shi Che consistently interrupted Jiang Haoyue and Lu Miao's interactions. He intervened when they were about to share a bowl of porridge, asserting that siblings should not share food in a way that could be easily misunderstood by others, given the school’s strict policies on student relationships. Jiang Haoyue simply chose to get another bowl to split the porridge.
Later, Shi Che again interrupted their study session under the guise of exercising to keep warm. Jiang Haoyue, visibly annoyed by Shi Che's persistent interference, decided to leave, promising to help Lu Miao with her studies that evening. Lu Miao then confronted Shi Che, questioning his motives for constantly bothering them. Shi Che cryptically remarked that they were "obvious" and suggested that as siblings, they should "be more careful," implying Jiang Haoyue harbored an "ulterior motive."
Later, Lu Miao complained to Xie Ziye about Shi Che's behavior, misremembering the idiom "ulterior motive" as a different, nonsensical phrase. Xie Ziye gently corrected her and then pointedly asked if Lu Miao had noticed that Jiang Haoyue seemed less inclined to be her brother lately. Lu Miao, after reflecting, agreed with the observation but mistakenly concluded it was because her recent exam scores had declined, causing Jiang Haoyue to feel embarrassed by her performance.
Xie Ziye found Lu Miao's reasoning rather naive and bluntly suggested that Jiang Haoyue's behavior might stem from romantic feelings for her. Lu Miao immediately rejected the idea, emphasizing their strict sibling relationship and the "No-Relationship-In-Highschool Contract" they had signed, making any romantic development impossible. Yet, she conceded that despite their lifelong closeness, Jiang Haoyue possessed a private world she had never been allowed to enter or understand.
Xie Ziye offered reassurance, explaining that everyone has their own personal space, and often, people struggle to fully understand even themselves, let alone others. Simultaneously, Jiang Haoyue, acknowledging his burgeoning feelings for Lu Miao that surpassed mere fraternal affection, sought Qu Wei’s advice on how to navigate their sibling relationship appropriately. Qu Wei initially suggested that sibling interactions should ideally be devoid of gender differences, but when Jiang Haoyue then asked, "What is it like when you fall for someone?"
, Qu Wei's direct answer was, "You’d want to kiss her." Jiang Haoyue quickly diverted the conversation back to a math problem. Still troubled by the "No-Relationship-In-Highschool Contract" signed between Jiang Haoyue and Lu Miao, Shi Che sought advice online. He consulted with his friend Chen Guoguo, who suggested utilizing the internet. An online "net friend" provided a unique interpretation, suggesting the contract might secretly be a "declaration of their love" for after graduation.
However, the expert also advised Shi Che to find a common interest that Lu Miao was passionate about and he excelled in, to build rapport and present a different side of himself. Following this advice, Shi Che invited Lu Miao to a comic book store the next day after school, but she declined, stating she had promised to study with Jiang Haoyue. Later that evening, after finishing their studies, Jiang Haoyue and Lu Miao went out for popsicles.
Lu Miao, in a moment of childlike carelessness, got her lips stuck to the frozen treat. Jiang Haoyue gently cautioned her not to pull and then carefully used his warm breath to melt the ice, a moment that revealed an intense emotional connection. Lu Miao then offered him the popsicle which he refused and it fell to the ground. He explained that girls should not eat too much cold food.
Undaunted, Shi Che continued to devise ways to use comic books to gain Lu Miao's affection. He thought Jiang Haoyue would prevent Lu Miao from going to a bookstore, so he planned to borrow books for her, confident in his superior knowledge of comics. Unbeknownst to Shi Che, Jiang Haoyue, observing Lu Miao's intense focus on her studies, decided to encourage her to "combine exertion and rest" by taking her to a bookstore himself.
Lu Miao was overjoyed that her usually studious "Scholar-tyrant" brother was willing to engage in such leisure. Jiang Haoyue carefully selected several comic books for her, including one he suggested was perfect for straight-A students and another featuring a handsome protagonist whom he noted resembled Lu Miao. They enjoyed reading together.
As they left the bookstore late that night, Jiang Haoyue revealed he had already messaged Lu Miao's parents, informing them they were "studying outside tonight," a detail that impressed Lu Miao. He then unexpectedly asked her to "stop calling me brother," explaining that the term was "limited" and didn't fully encompass their multifaceted relationship as classmates, friends, and neighbors. Lu Miao tentatively tried calling him "Haohao," but Jiang Haoyue suggested "Little Jiang" would be fine.
Lu Miao then decided to call him "Little Jiang student," after which she admitted to being very cold and wanting to return home quickly. Shi Che later visited the same bookstore to borrow comic books. He questioned the owner, Mr. Hao, about Lu Miao and Jiang Haoyue's visit the previous night, expressing disbelief that Jiang Haoyue would be there. Mr. Hao, however, showed him undeniable proof, filling Shi Che with both surprise and irritation that Jiang Haoyue had outmaneuvered him.
Feeling dejected, Shi Che ran into Xie Ziye, who was returning a book titled "Miss Astrology." Shi Che initially teased Xie Ziye for reading what he perceived as a romantic novel, labeling her "hypocritical." Xie Ziye clarified that the book was about "astrology" and "constellation matching," explaining it could help one understand themselves and others, including compatibility. Shi Che, intrigued, then acquired a copy of "The Most Accurate Constellation Matching Guide."
He later presented it to Lu Miao, feigning it as a carefully selected gift for multiple holidays and an apology for his past actions. Lu Miao, however, was not easily fooled, suspecting he was merely giving her a book he had already finished. She then humorously gave him five yuan to buy his own chocolate, after he hinted at wanting a return gift.
As he left with the money, Shi Che reminded her that he was an Aries and to check his constellation. Upon returning home, Lu Miao's mother called, informing her that both parents would be working late and instructing her to warm up dinner and wash the dishes, to which Lu Miao responded with slight annoyance but compliance. Soon after, Jiang Haoyue arrived. He immediately noticed a wet towel behind the television and asked Lu Miao to hang it up.
Spotting the "Constellation Matching Guide" Shi Che had given her, Jiang Haoyue became intrigued. Lu Miao explained that Shi Che, being an Aries, wanted her to check his compatibility. She then proceeded to look up Jiang Haoyue's own sign, Scorpio. As Lu Miao left to hang the towel, Jiang Haoyue quickly opened the book. With a subtle manipulation, he changed the compatibility for Sagittarius (Lu Miao's implied sign) and Aries (Shi Che's sign) from a dismal -98% to something else.
Then, he dramatically increased the compatibility between Sagittarius and Scorpio (his own sign) to a perfect 99%. When Lu Miao returned, Jiang Haoyue reviewed her poor politics quiz results and questioned her focus on the book. Lu Miao, asserting her desire to not be simply his younger sister, challenged him to a game of cat's cradle to determine who would be the "elder." Jiang Haoyue accepted, explaining the game's underlying geometric principles. Lu Miao then asked him to teach her, calling him "Brother," to which Jiang Haoyue responded, "Okay, Sister."
