Hello, the Sharpshooter Episode 31 Recap

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> Hello, the Sharpshooter Recap

Du Lingfeng expressed his gratitude to Shen Qingyuan for his help, but Shen Qingyuan warned him to stop meeting Tang Xin in private. Amused, Du Lingfeng accused Shen Qingyuan of being narrow-minded, realizing Shen Qingyuan's main goal was to keep him away from Tang Xin. Du Lingfeng advised him to be more magnanimous and generous, like himself, and vowed to show him that displaying affection is a two-way street.

Later, when Tang Xin asked about their conversation, Shen Qingyuan replied that if two people truly like each other, they don't need a matchmaker, prompting Tang Xin to declare her strong affection for him. Meanwhile, Shi Xiaoci waited anxiously in her dorm. Du Lingfeng arrived in a skirt to apologize, drawing surprised comments from other students. He defended his choice, citing historical precedent and practical benefits, before sincerely apologizing to Shi Xiaoci for his thoughtless words.

He emphasized that a skirt is not a requirement for a girl to be beautiful and explained that he praised her in trousers because her inherent charm transcends any outfit. He reframed her "dark history" as proof of her strength and unique character, affirming that fairness and mutual respect are the core of a relationship.

Du Lingfeng confessed that her unique traits, including her stubbornness, were precisely what attracted him, and that he loved the unique person she was, not the "handsome, brave, and free-spirited" image others saw. Offering to be her "eye candy," he asked if she would accept a narcissistic, arrogant, and sometimes bossy man as her boyfriend. Deeply moved, Shi Xiaoci called him "sappy" as onlookers murmured in admiration.

In the plaza, Du Lingfeng had arranged lights in the shape of a large heart for a proposal, but Shi Xiaoci found it old-fashioned and tacky. Taking the bouquet, she proposed to him instead, apologizing for not facing her feelings sooner and causing him to suffer. Du Lingfeng interrupted, admitting his own foolishness for wanting to run from difficulties and almost forgetting how special she was.

After Shi Xiaoci declared her love for him, Du Lingfeng responded that he loved her even more, but she playfully insisted that she had to love him more. They embraced amidst cheers as fireworks lit up the sky. Afterward, Du Lingfeng kissed Shi Xiaoci's forehead and wrapped his scarf around them both. She playfully asked about the skirt he had once promised her.

After a moment of confusion, he recalled angrily throwing it away but promised to buy her a new one. Shi Xiaoci clarified that she would wear a skirt for herself, to feel happy and beautiful, a sentiment Du Lingfeng fully supported. They later video-called Shen Qingyuan and Tang Xin, where Du Lingfeng boasted about his success. When Shen Qingyuan told him to share good news, not show off, Du Lingfeng saw no difference.

Amused by their friends' affection, Du Lingfeng suggested to Shi Xiaoci that they should also show off. Shen Qingyuan then revealed that netizens had given Du Lingfeng the new nickname "Du Liniang," a famous female opera character. Pleased, Du Lingfeng preferred it to his old monikers and asked Tang Xin to help make the nickname's image more positive, which led Shen Qingyuan to warn him again not to bother Tang Xin so often.

Elsewhere, Zhou Zuguang called his old TV station colleague, Li, to ask about Yang Ai. Li confirmed Ai had been very close with Xu Dian, whom he described as not being a decent man, for years. Li recalled their closeness dated back to when Lin Li was Zhou Zuguang's anchor. He lamented that Lin Li, a promising host, had suddenly quit.

A flashback showed Zhou Zuguang being reprimanded by his superior after Lin Li's abrupt resignation forced a live show to be replaced with a recording, leading to his punishment. Shen Qingyuan's leg fully recovered, and he was discharged from the hospital. He said goodbye to Yang Ai, who was also there. When she asked for a farewell hug, Tang Xin playfully intervened to embrace Shen Qingyuan herself.

Upon his return to the shooting team, his teammates gave him a warm welcome. Jiang Yitian noted the next day was a festival and suggested he and Tang Xin celebrate before he officially resumed training, an idea Shen Qingyuan found agreeable. Later, Tang Xin gave Shen Qingyuan a meticulously crafted pendant she had gone back to their hotel to retrieve.

Admiring it, he playfully asked for the other models he knew she had made, suggesting they could be a bracelet or anklet, as such exquisite work shouldn't be wasted. Tang Xin teased that his flattery skills had recovered along with his leg. Soon after, Shi Xiaoci and Du Lingfeng joined them for a double date. The two women enjoyed manicures, with the men playfully asking for their turn, and the group then had fun at an arcade.

While playing one of the games, Tang Xin chided Shen Qingyuan for his "sly" way of helping her, accusing him of taking advantage of her while pretending to assist. As they parted ways, Du Lingfeng remarked that their time of being "third wheels" for each other was over and suggested another double date soon. Afterward, Tang Xin pulled Shen Qingyuan into a karaoke booth, asking him to sing a song he had sung before, just for her.

Later, she asked about the broken pocket watch he always carried. He explained that he was clutching it when he awoke from his car accident, and though its origin was a mystery, he considered it a good luck charm for competitions. He offered it to her, but she declined, insisting it should remain his mascot to help him focus.

Shen Qingyuan then declared that Tang Xin herself was now his mascot, showing her the pendant she had given him, which had also become his new good luck charm. Shen Qingyuan began an intense winter training regimen, pushing himself harder to improve his endurance and cardiopulmonary capacity. Tang Xin brought him snacks as he continued training after others had left.

She worried if her presence was a distraction, but he reassured her that the real resource drain was someone who was frequently absent, implying Du Lingfeng. They later went for a massage, where the masseuse diagnosed Tang Xin with a mild lumbar muscle strain. Concerned, Shen Qingyuan advised her to delegate more work to her apprentice. Touched, she reached out to hold his hand across the massage tables.

At the range, Coach Zhang noted Du Lingfeng wasn't truly practicing and asked about his future. Du Lingfeng admitted he hadn't seriously considered it. The coach revealed he knew Du Lingfeng wouldn't become a professional athlete and advised him to inform his teammates of his decision, as they would miss him. After the coach left, Shi Xiaoci asked Du Lingfeng what they discussed. He joked he was there for fun before correcting himself, saying he was there "for you."

He then admitted he was thinking about his future. Feeling hurt, Shi Xiaoci asked if his plans didn't involve her. He teased her for being jealous and quickly reassured her that she was an essential part of any future he planned. Later, Shi Xiaoci confirmed to Tang Xin that Du Lingfeng was considering leaving the team, understanding that he was only ever there for amusement.

As the women talked, Shen Qingyuan and Du Lingfeng watched from another table, with Du Lingfeng jokingly telling Shen Qingyuan not to worry, as Shi Xiaoci wouldn't take up too much of Tang Xin's time. In their own conversation, Tang Xin playfully told Shi Xiaoci that she, however, wouldn't mind her taking up her time.

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