Hello, the Sharpshooter Episode 40 (Ending) Recap
> Hello, the Sharpshooter Recap
In the qualification round of the competition, Shen Qingyuan ended with ninety rings, initially ranking last among fifteen athletes. However, he gradually climbed in the rankings, with his teammates observing his progress and expressing confidence. His teammates also mentioned that intense night training had been necessary for the "Gun King Race" due to limited preparation time. They questioned if the foreign competitor, Bachchan, was holding a grudge due to his glaring on the field.
Shen Qingyuan, however, seemed unbothered, confident in his abilities. Despite his initial low ranking, the team remained optimistic, firmly believing in his eventual victory. As the final round of the Men's 10m Air Pistol began, Shen Qingyuan again found himself ranking seventh. Tang Xin worried about his performance, but Tang Liqi reassured her, believing seven was Shen Qingyuan's lucky number and that he would still win.
Unexpectedly, Bachchan requested a temporary suspension of the game, accusing Shen Qingyuan of using sedatives. Bachchan claimed Shen Qingyuan's calm demeanor was inconsistent with his background check, suggesting he might have taken drugs during the qualification or break. Despite the unsettling accusation, the doping test results confirmed that Shen Qingyuan had not used any substances, and the competition resumed.
Later, while taking a break, Shen Qingyuan noticed something unusual with the water he was about to drink and set it aside. Just then, Tang Xin arrived with a fresh drink, lightheartedly declaring herself his "treasure bag" for always being prepared. Shen Qingyuan, touched by her thoughtfulness, playfully remarked that he should be the one always prepared to take care of her in such ways in the future. Returning to the firing line, Shen Qingyuan discovered his pistol had malfunctioned.
After a thorough inspection by the referee, it was determined to be a permissible fault, allowing him to repair his weapon and continue the match. Unfazed, Shen Qingyuan made a quick adjustment and resumed shooting with remarkable stability, steadily climbing the ranks to fourth place. As the competition progressed, the number of athletes on the field dwindled. Shen Qingyuan successfully advanced into the top three, each shot executed with incredible precision, like dancing on a tightrope.
Eventually, only two competitors remained. Tang Xin observed that Shen Qingyuan had gradually adapted to his new pistol, handling it with increasing ease. In a moment of high tension, Bachchan, the second-place competitor, mistakenly fired his second shot at Shen Qingyuan's target. Despite this error, which would have automatically secured Shen Qingyuan the win, he calmly fired his final shot, hitting a 10. 9, to clinch the championship amidst the roaring cheers of the crowd.
Following his triumph, the media interviewed Tang Xin, inquiring about her relationship with Shen Qingyuan. She described their relationship as complex, explaining that they first met in school, then again after Shen Qingyuan lost his memory, but always found their way back to each other. She also mentioned that they had not definitively decided who liked whom first, though she conceded that she might have been the one to fall in love first.
Zhou Zuguang, the head of Rui Live, also spoke to reporters about the company's success in promoting shooting sports and his personal life. He openly discussed having recently ended a relationship, acknowledging the valuable lessons learned from it. Zhou Zuguang admitted to being immature in the past but declared himself a changed, more mature man, ready to pursue "her" again. Unbeknownst to him, Ding Fang was watching the live broadcast, a radiant smile on her face.
Later, everyone eagerly awaited Shen Qingyuan's return from the Olympic selection trials. The air was thick with suspense as the coach approached, looking somber, leading the team to believe the worst. However, the coach suddenly announced that Shen Qingyuan had been selected, instantly transforming the somber mood into an outburst of joyous celebration.
Shen Qingyuan immediately grabbed Tang Xin's hand and rushed off, while Du Lingfeng, seized by the moment, proposed to Shi Xiaoci that they should marry and have children soon. Shen Qingyuan led Tang Xin to a secluded spot, explaining that he now knew he was the one who had fallen in love first. He recounted a memory from their school days when he saw her admiring a pocket watch on a poster outside a classroom.
Wanting to buy it for her but lacking the funds, he took on a part-time job at the shop to cover the cost, eventually earning a bonus. He had planned to surprise her with it but then the accident occurred. Now, he had meticulously repaired the watch, presenting it to her as a long-overdue gift.
As he knelt on one knee, he produced a ring he had prepared, expressing how she had been his "lighthouse," guiding him and giving meaning and hope to his life. He reaffirmed his unwavering love for her, asking her to marry him. With tears of joy streaming down her face and a happy smile, Tang Xin accepted his proposal, putting on the ring as Shen Qingyuan embraced her.
