Hello, the Sharpshooter Episode 16 Recap
> Hello, the Sharpshooter Recap
Du Lingfeng confessed to Shi Xiaoci, acknowledging his flaws, including being childish and a backup option. He assured her that he was genuinely changing and pleaded for another chance. Shi Xiaoci, in turn, apologized for her previous harsh words, admitting her regret. He then kissed her, and she reciprocated. As they shared a private moment, Jiang Yitian's calls for a game interrupted them, and they quickly rejoined the group, their bond noticeably strengthened.
Jiang Yitian initiated a game of truth or dare. Du Lingfeng was the first to lose and chose dare. He was challenged to stand on the school's main road and yell, "I'm a pig! I'm a pig! I'm really a pig!" towards Shi Xiaoci. Despite his concern for his pride, Du Lingfeng fulfilled the dare, much to everyone's amusement.
When the bottle landed on Shen Qingyuan, Tang Xin, not wanting him to answer personal questions, intercepted and drank the forfeit for him. Later, when the bottle repeatedly landed on Tang Xin, she chose to drink each time instead of answering. Concerned, Shen Qingyuan took the bottle from her. Under the influence of alcohol, Tang Xin became emotional, tearfully accusing Shen Qingyuan of always bullying her.
She recalled a past fireworks event he didn't remember and expressed feeling constantly pushed back every time he moved forward. As Tang Xin became more intoxicated, the group dispersed. Shen Qingyuan, worried, followed her. By the riverbank, Tang Xin spotted a four-leaf clover, believing it would bring luck to Teddy. In her inebriated state, she confided in Shen Qingyuan, confessing that "Doll" truly liked "Teddy."
However, she admitted she was scared Teddy's confession was not genuine, but merely a way to resolve their pheromone issue. She wished that Shen Qingyuan were Teddy, so she would have nothing to fear. Back at their residence, Tang Xin fell asleep. Shen Qingyuan later sought out Jiang Yitian for advice. Jiang Yitian, acting as Shen Qingyuan's "love tutor," expressed frustration at his lack of initiative, emphasizing that such "heaven-sent chances" were rare and should be seized.
The next morning, Shen Qingyuan left Tang Xin a note with breakfast, informing her he had excused her from training and asking her to meet him at the Candy Carnival that evening. He then went to an "I Do" jewelry store and selected a four-leaf clover necklace, symbolizing luck in love.
At the training camp, Coach Zhang noticed both Shen Qingyuan's and Tang Xin's absences and was amused to be told by teammates that each had left for a date with their partner. That evening, Tang Xin arrived at the surprisingly still-open Candy Carnival and encountered someone in a Teddy costume. The costumed figure insisted, "I'm Little Bear," and invited "Doll" to dance.
After they danced, Shen Qingyuan confessed his love, assuring her that his feelings were genuine and had existed long before the pheromone issue. He presented her with the four-leaf clover necklace, telling her that with Teddy by her side and the lucky charm, she had two "gods of luck" and nothing to fear.
He pulled her into an embrace, and though Tang Xin was visibly nervous, she did not push him away, a significant step that made Shen Qingyuan very happy. Meanwhile, as Ding Fang and Zhou Zuguang traveled together, Zhou Zuguang urged her to sit in the front passenger seat, explaining that they needed to "pretend to be a loving couple" convincingly. Ding Fang complied, bringing a smile to his face.
Back at their apartment, Tang Xin's attempt to cook for Shen Qingyuan resulted in burned food. Shen Qingyuan fondly took over, revealing his own culinary skills. He then suggested they "officially announce" their relationship on Moments. During their discussion, Shen Qingyuan noticed his WeChat tag for Tang Xin was "Work Colleague" and promptly edited it to "Girlfriend."
The next day, Tang Xin gave Shen Qingyuan a lesson on a captain's duties, explaining the role involves helping teammates improve and fostering unity. She extended her hand for a celebratory fist bump, but Shen Qingyuan surprised her by gently kissing her hand instead. Later, Shen Qingyuan returned to the team with a notably cheerful demeanor. He announced a new, rigorous training plan, including an intensified 10K run, to improve the team's performance and discipline, directly applying Tang Xin's lesson.
Tang Xin later gave Shi Xiaoci a small gift, thanking her for her trust. Shi Xiaoci, understanding Tang Xin's simple and transparent nature, realized it was what drew Shen Qingyuan to her and happily accepted her as a friend.
