Hello, the Sharpshooter Episode 39 Recap
> Hello, the Sharpshooter Recap
Shen Qingyuan and Tang Xin arrived in Nanjiang, where they were greeted by technicians from Steyr. The customized pistol for Shen Qingyuan was golden, a color Tang Xin noted to Zhou Zuguang universally represents light and good fortune—a brilliant blessing for Shen Qingyuan and their team. Meanwhile, Zhou Zuguang and Ding Fang discussed their future. Ding Fang expressed that while their past misunderstandings had been resolved, the underlying cracks in their relationship were irreparable.
She suggested they give each other a chance to let go, which she felt was the best choice for their mature selves. Zhou Zuguang agreed and signed the divorce settlement she had prepared. In a moment of peaceful closure, they complimented each other and wished one another well, like old friends. Du Lingfeng drove Tang Xin and Shen Qingyuan to their hotel, bemoaning that he had volunteered for the task only to be subjected to their public displays of affection.
Later, while strolling through the city, Tang Xin pointed out a bakery and a street musician with a cat. At a stall selling animal ears, she noticed a half-price sign and playfully argued that a discounted gift would represent "half-hearted" affection. Instead, she proposed a "buy one, get one free" deal, resulting in rabbit ears for her and bear ears for him.
The stall owner wished them good luck in German, which Shen Qingyuan understood as a common phrase for international athletes. Tang Xin expressed her hope that all the blessings they received would come true, believing that focusing on positive outcomes makes them a reality. They bought Turkish ice cream, though as an athlete, Shen Qingyuan abstained from eating it.
He then took photos of Tang Xin as she playfully posed near a large bear plushie that she said looked just like him. Their romantic walk was interrupted when a little boy named Kangkang ran into the street, directly into the path of an oncoming car. Tang Xin immediately rushed to save him. Shen Qingyuan followed, pulling both Tang Xin and the boy out of harm's way as all three tumbled to the ground.
The impact triggered a vivid flashback for Shen Qingyuan: he remembered his own accident, realizing he had been rushing back to the mountain for Tang Xin when he was hit by a car, confirming he had never abandoned her. The boy’s parents and the driver rushed over, relieved to find everyone unharmed. Overjoyed, Shen Qingyuan shared his recovered memory with Tang Xin, who had always believed in him.
She credited a "headband seller's blessing" for the breakthrough, while Shen Qingyuan attributed it to his treatment and her unwavering support. They decided to share the news with Dr. Ding and Coach Zhang after the competition, with Shen Qingyuan hinting at another surprise to come. Later, as Shen Qingyuan was training, the world champion Bachchan proposed a private duel before the official competition. Shen Qingyuan declined, stating that a true shooter only competes against himself.
Bachchan's representative conveyed that using a new golden pistol was disrespectful, but Shen Qingyuan countered that giving his best effort is the ultimate form of respect, dismissing Bachchan's subsequent taunts as a common tactic to unsettle opponents. He then affectionately called Tang Xin his "Luck Goddess," joking that the lucky patterns on her ten fingers guaranteed he would score perfect tens.
While Shen Qingyuan and Shi Xiaoci were training, Tang Xin and Du Lingfeng got into a playful but loud argument outside about which of their partners was the superior shooter. Ending the debate, Shen Qingyuan pulled Tang Xin to stand behind him, instructing her to cheer only for him. Annoyed, Shi Xiaoci locked Du Lingfeng out of the practice room, but he continued to shout his support for her through the door.
Later, Tang Xin found Shen Qingyuan studying the Olympic rules despite it being a commercial competition. He confessed he was taking it seriously because, per their agreement, he needed to secure an Olympic spot for their relationship to "take the next step." As he fell asleep from exhaustion, Tang Xin held his hand, moved by his deep determination.
The next day, Tang Xin dropped Shen Qingyuan off at the venue, confirming with Zhou Zuguang that Rui Live had secured exclusive online broadcasting rights. To Shen Qingyuan's surprise, Tang Liqi arrived with the entire Haiya University Shooting Team to cheer him on. Coach Zhang Guozhong reminded Shen Qingyuan to stay relaxed and treat the match as a learning experience. As the broadcast began, Tang Xin interviewed Coach Zhang, who highlighted the tournament's high standards.
The camera panned across renowned competitors like Bachchan and Lee Jae Yun. She then interviewed Du Lingfeng, the new General Manager of Lingda Group, who enthusiastically announced he was there to support his girlfriend, Shi Xiaoci. When asked for her thoughts, Shi Xiaoci explained that watching Shen Qingyuan’s match would help her get into her own optimal state. With the introduction of the ten events and the start of the test shots, the competition officially began.
