Hello, the Sharpshooter Episode 38 Recap
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News of Xu Dian's dismissal from Zhengdao Media quickly spread, sparking speculation and accusations online. Many commented that "it takes two to tango" and even suggested a possible affair between Xu Dian and Tang Xin. To address the situation, Zhou Zuguang arranged a live broadcast for Tang Xin. During the broadcast, Tang Xin bravely exposed Xu Dian's various misconducts and sexual harassment against her, while also clarifying previous slanderous reports.
She then openly confirmed her romantic relationship with the shooter, Shen Qingyuan, describing their story as "complicated and very long" and revealing they are both mutually supportive Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) patients. Tang Xin expressed her hope that through her efforts, the public would show more empathy for PTSD patients, especially athletes like Shen Qingyuan, who are prone to psychological issues due to their unique growth environments.
She also announced her collaboration with Dr. Ding Fang, a clinical psychologist, to find effective treatment protocols, urging continued attention to athletes' mental health. Shortly after the broadcast, Mr. Zhang, the Head of the TV Station, contacted Zhou Zuguang, offering him a chance to return to the station. Zhou Zuguang politely told him he would consider the offer.
Later, Zhou Zuguang contacted the Head of the TV Station to decline, explaining that Rui Live was his brainchild and he couldn't abandon it, especially since it was just beginning to develop. Later, Zhou Zuguang visited Ding Fang, humbly identifying himself as a "patient."
He confessed his deep feelings of inferiority and vanity, explaining how he felt increasingly like an "odious old man" during his past struggles at the TV station, while she remained "glamorous," becoming "more mature, more intellectual, and more outstanding." Ding Fang responded by revealing that there was a time she worshipped him as a "totem," but as she pushed herself to mature to catch up with him, her "totem faded away."
Zhou Zuguang admitted his jealousy and frustration seeing her career thrive as a renowned psychologist, feeling that all his efforts to keep up with her were futile and he was no longer worthy of her. He expressed his surprise that despite their mutual desire to get closer, they had drifted apart. Feeling relieved after his candid confession, he told Ding Fang that the decision to reconcile or divorce was entirely hers.
Tang Xin asked Shen Qingyuan for his opinion on the video she posted, expressing worries about having spoken inappropriately. Shen Qingyuan reassured her, saying she spoke "very well." Tang Xin then shared her reflections on how challenging it is to be a healthy adult. Witnessing Shen Qingyuan's dejected expression while he held a stopped watch, she expressed her deep desire to help him heal and gently asked him to consider seeing Dr. Ding Fang.
Shen Qingyuan agreed, stating it was for both "the gold medal and for you." During a therapy session with Dr. Ding Fang, Shen Qingyuan designated Tang Xin as his "safety island" – an imagined scenario or, in his unique case, a specific person who helps soothe and calm his mind during recovery. As Dr. Ding Fang conducted eye stimulation, Shen Qingyuan became visibly tense, reliving the moment of his car accident.
Tang Xin held his hand tightly, providing strength, and he slowly relaxed his grip. Their bond was evident in their playful moments, such as tracing figures on each other's fingers and cooperatively building a model house, filling the room with a sweet atmosphere. The Lingda Club celebrated its grand opening, and Du Lingfeng announced exciting news: Shi Xiaoci and Shen Qingyuan had both entered the national team.
He playfully highlighted Xiaoci's "excellent performance" contrasted with Shen Qingyuan's "bumpy road" to selection. As he prepared to announce an even bigger development, Shen Qingyuan mischievously interrupted by spraying him with a confetti gun, leading to a lively chase among the Haiya team members. Tang Xin presented Du Lingfeng with a video montage she had created, which moved him to tears. Jiang Yitian also expressed a wish for a similar video upon his own future retirement.
Du Lingfeng, still emotional, confirmed his continued sponsorship of the Haiya Shooting Team and revealed his next major venture: leading the marketing for a new product at Lingda. He also formally invited Shen Qingyuan to be the endorser.
Furthermore, he announced that he had contacted Austria's Steyr company, known for its sports pistols, whose manager had a keen interest in Shen Qingyuan due to his pistol issues, leading to an invitation for Shen Qingyuan to participate in the Steyr World Gun Championship. Coach Zhang acknowledged the upcoming competition as a gathering of elite shooters, including Bachchan, who broke the Asian record, and Lee Jae In from South Korea.
He emphasized it as a crucial opportunity for Shen Qingyuan to refine his skills, find his stable form before the Olympic tryouts, and treat it as a true international-level challenge rather than just practice. Shen Qingyuan acknowledged the importance of the competition. Back home, as Shen Qingyuan packed for the World Gun Championship in Nanjiang, Tang Xin showed no signs of reluctance. Instead, she encouraged him to take care of himself.
Shen Qingyuan, subtly yearning for her to accompany him, kept glancing at her. Tang Xin, sensing his unspoken desire, smiled and readily offered to go with him, bringing a genuine smile to his face. Before their departure, Tang Xin visited Dr. Ding Fang.
Ding Fang expressed envy for the uncomplicated relationships of young people like Tang Xin and Shen Qingyuan, admitting that despite her professional insights, she struggled with her own emotional issues, lamenting the saying "it's hard for doctors to cure themselves" and a personal lack of courage to be open.
Later, while at Rui Live, Tang Xin shared her own relationship insights with Zhou Zuguang, reflecting on the years it took her and Shen Qingyuan to clear up misunderstandings due to her initial lack of "courage to face reality honestly." She mused that withholding communication, even with good intentions, could lead to prolonged struggles if assumptions proved wrong.
Zhou Zuguang understood she was subtly encouraging him regarding his situation with Ding Fang, commending Tang Xin and Shen Qingyuan's journey toward happiness. On the flight to Nanjiang, Tang Xin was engrossed in work. Shen Qingyuan playfully feigned being cold, insisting on holding her arm. Tang Xin eventually called a flight attendant for a blanket. Seeing his pout, Tang Xin lovingly coaxed him by recalling their previous flight from Nanjiang, where he had been captivated by her "fragrance."
Shen Qingyuan, now animated, clarified that what he felt then was not merely "pheromones," but love. He confessed that he had never truly forgotten her; he had simply "locked that memory away."
