Hot Girl Episode 13 Recap
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The trainees celebrated together at their makeshift camp, singing and dancing. Liang Dawei hoped to sing a duet with Guan Xiaodi, but she instead invited Ju Liang to join her. Disheartened, Liang Dawei left, and Cui Tianqi followed to comfort him. Liang Dawei confided that his affection for Guan Xiaodi gave her the power to hurt him.
To increase the pressure on the trainees, Instructor Xiong Kuohai dispatched Liu Sha and Qin Sheng to their camp under the cover of night. Liu Sha eliminated a trainee named Hong Ying, while Qin Sheng discreetly stole all their food supplies. The next morning, the trainees awoke to discover their food gone and Hong Ying missing.
Ju Liang initially suspected Hong Ying of the theft, but Guan Xiaodi analyzed the situation and deduced that an external force was responsible, correctly identifying Liu Sha and Qin Sheng as the culprits. Liu Sha, anticipating their need for food, planned to attack anyone venturing out. Indeed, one trainee was eliminated by her. Learning this, Guan Xiaodi devised a plan to ambush Liu Sha, hoping that defeating her would secure their safety.
They successfully led Liu Sha into a trap, but even with four trainees against one, they failed to subdue her, and another trainee guarding the camp was eliminated. With only two days left, they faced severe challenges: no food and constant sneak attacks from Liu Sha and Qin Sheng. The trainees were hesitant to venture out for food, fearing sneak attacks from the two instructors, and expressed a wish for food to magically appear.
Despite the hunger, Ju Liang managed to find some chocolate, offering it to Guan Xiaodi, who insisted they share it among the group, though Liang Dawei refused his portion. On the seventh day, the trainees successfully completed the wilderness survival test and celebrated their achievement. Liu Sha, observing them, remarked that their happiness was premature, hinting at further trials. Instructor Xiong Kuohai also mentioned postponing the announcement of the next stage until they returned to camp.
Upon returning to the training camp, Xiong Kuohai explained that the outdoor survival training tested not only their individual survival skills but also their teamwork and adaptability, crucial for future bodyguard work. He specifically praised Guan Xiaodi’s leadership in facing challenges and awarded her 10 extra points. While all trainees successfully passed this trial, their hopes of joining L. H. S. D. immediately were dashed when Xiong Kuohai announced that one more trial was required.
The trainees voiced their frustration, questioning the integrity of the instructors, but Xiong Kuohai reminded them of his earlier promise to conduct a week-long survival course in a deserted place, without instructors or rules, as the ultimate test for L. H. S. D. entry. The trainees then gathered in the conference room, where Xiong Kuohai announced the next mission, a high-stakes operation under the Mayor's strict requirements that could lead to all trainees passing or all being eliminated.
Instructor Liu Sha then detailed the "real-world test," where the eight trainees would act as a single Bodyguard Team, protecting their client, Mr. Chen. Their opponent would be Liu Sha herself, acting as an assassin. Guan Xiaodi, recognizing the challenge, expressed her readiness to finally defeat Liu Sha without restraints. Liu Sha outlined Mr. Chen's itinerary for the following day: a shopping trip to the mall, followed by a visit to a Western restaurant.
Their mission was to safely escort him to these destinations, with Liu Sha threatening to employ any means—including surprise attacks, poison, or even suicide—to prevent them. Guan Xiaodi quickly intercepted Mr. Chen as the briefing concluded, recognizing that their protection mission had already begun. She stressed the importance of their immediate vigilance, suggesting they could have been eliminated if Mr. Chen had left with Liu Sha.
Mr. Chen agreed to their request for immediate protection and asked for a single room in their training camp. Guan Xiaodi then assigned specific roles: Pink Panther to monitor Mr. Chen, Ju Liang (codenamed Giant Bear) to scout outside, White Shark and Clouded Leopard to remain with Mr. Chen, and Stinger Bee and Guan Xiaodi (codenamed Firewolf Girl) to inspect the interior. While securing Mr. Chen's room, Ju Liang reported discovering a suspicious device outside the window.
As Guan Xiaodi moved to open it, Ju Liang intervened, cautioning her to follow proper procedure during a real-life test, as it could be poisoned. Liu Sha, observing remotely, noted that their plan had been seen through and praised Ju Liang's quick thinking, which prevented Guan Xiaodi's elimination. After ensuring the area was secure, they invited Mr. Chen into his room to rest. Later, the trainees discussed the protection plan for the following day.
Liang Dawei noted the suspicious proximity of the planned destinations, suspecting an ambush. He identified a particular u-turn after exiting the highway as a potential choke point due to slow traffic, an ideal place for an attack. At the same time, Liu Sha and Qin Sheng were discussing the same u-turn as a primary ambush location, planning a forced stop and a gun assassination, with Liu Sha confirming that police would manage any chaos and suicide attacks were permitted.
To counter this, Liang Dawei proposed an alternative route using a double highway to approach the mall from the south, avoiding the bottleneck. Guan Xiaodi approved this revised route, reminding Liang Dawei to use her codename, Firewolf Girl. Liu Sha and Qin Sheng also discussed backup plans, including preventing the team from entering the mall. Liu Sha revealed she had booked a room in a building across from the mall, providing an excellent sniper position overlooking the parking lot entrance.
She also mentioned having secured control of the mall's elevators with security officers and planted simulated "bombs" in specific shops, ready for a head-on attack if other plans failed. Qin Sheng expressed concerns about the appropriateness of such extreme measures for a training mission, but Liu Sha stressed that high standards were for their own good, emphasizing the dire consequences of failure in real-life bodyguard work. The trainees then reviewed complex mall blueprints, discussing strategies for navigating the open environment.
Liang Dawei initially suggested elevators for safety, but Guan Xiaodi countered, warning that Liu Sha might have tampered with them, making escalators potentially safer in an open area. They acknowledged the difficulty of planning without knowing Mr. Chen's exact shopping intentions or the restaurant destination. They identified various danger zones, including escalators, fire escape routes, restrooms, fitting rooms, and especially garbage bins, which could hide explosives. Ju Liang was jokingly assigned the role of "human shield."
They planned to prepare for each mall level and refine their route once Mr. Chen's exact destinations were known, with one trainee offering to memorize the details of all 168 shops. Recognizing another potential sniper threat from a building across their dorm, Liang Dawei took it upon himself to address it, even encountering Xiong Kuohai during his late-night reconnaissance.
The next morning, Mr. Chen expressed surprise that the trainees had known his exact departure time and guarded him through the night, commending their thoroughness. After confirming the safety of their vehicles, Guan Xiaodi instructed everyone to board. Shortly after their departure, Liu Sha was informed via walkie-talkie that the target had left, and she confirmed her own sniper position, directing her team to continue tailing the convoy. En route, Ju Liang and Pink Panther reported normal conditions.
Guan Xiaodi then directed their lead vehicle to exit the highway, deviating from the initial, presumably more dangerous, path. Liu Sha was informed of this route change and that the target had moved onto the double highway. Adapting quickly, Liu Sha confirmed she had already caught up and instructed her team to continue tailing while she rushed to her pre-arranged hotel sniper position.
Mr. Chen, noticing the change, inquired about it, and the team reassured him that the new route was safer and would only cause a minimal delay. Meanwhile, Liu Sha attempted to check into her pre-booked hotel room for the sniper attack, but was dismayed to discover that her reservation for a sea-view room on the tenth floor had been changed to a windowless economy room on the third floor.
The front desk informed her that "Ms. Guan Xiaodi from her company" had made the alteration. Liu Sha, speaking with a colleague, acknowledged the trainees' "cleverness" and "preoperative preparations," remarking that it was the first time she had praised them, and reiterated that this real-life test meant she could not go easy. At the mall, Mr. Chen, conscious of the disruption their presence caused, decided to quickly purchase his items and proceed to the restaurant.
He requested to be taken to the aromatherapy section, Area C, Number 19. A trainee first entered to inspect the shop before Mr. Chen followed. Mr. Chen selected a limited edition Bulgarian Rose oil as a gift. As he prepared to pay with his card, he paused, observing the new POS machine. He recalled seeing another customer hesitate at an older machine with faded numbers and deduced that the new machine was a trap.
A trainee confirmed his suspicion, revealing that the item had already been paid for and implying that pressing the button on the machine would have triggered a "bomb." After the close call at the shop, a trainee prematurely declared the mission complete, but was quickly reminded of ongoing dangers. Mr. Chen then requested to use the restroom, and Ju Liang decided to accompany him inside while the others guarded outside.
Within the restroom, Liu Sha confronted Ju Liang, questioning his assumption that her actions were excessive and stating that in a real scenario, he would already be dead. Sensing trouble, trainees outside heard commotion and one went to investigate. Ju Liang declared he would "get rid of" Liu Sha. As the situation escalated, other trainees quickly escorted Mr. Chen away from the restroom.
Guan Xiaodi, informed of the fight, prioritized Mr. Chen's safety but dispatched Clouded Leopard and Sable to assist Ju Liang. She then realized there must be more than one killer and instructed Pink Panther to get Mr. Chen to the car. Meanwhile, Qin Sheng appeared, confronting Ju Liang's group, stating they weren't "ferocious enough" despite their training.
After a struggle, the trainees decided to leave the mall quickly, having apparently subdued Qin Sheng, who they believed would recover after a while. Ju Liang instructed someone to guard Qin Sheng until the police arrived, then went to catch up with the others. Two trainees later recounted how terrifying Ju Liang was during the fight, even comparing his ferocity to Liu Sha. The trainees successfully escorted Mr. Chen to his meeting point with Xiong Kuohai.
Liu Sha reported that her trainees had completed their mission, bringing Mr. Chen back safely. However, Guan Xiaodi, still on high alert, confronted Xiong Kuohai about the possibility of a third assassin and his suspicious presence at the sniper spot the previous night, questioning if the mission would have failed without her intervention. Liu Sha intervened, praising the trainees. Xiong Kuohai then congratulated them on successfully passing a year of training.
As he was about to proceed, Qin Sheng unexpectedly attacked Liu Sha. The trainees were shocked, with Liang Dawei threatening Qin Sheng if Liu Sha was harmed. A doctor later confirmed Liu Sha was stable, having been brought in time, and conveyed her message: the recruits had performed exceptionally well, and she bore no ill will for the "small incident," acknowledging her past "roughness."
Xiong Kuohai instructed Qin Sheng to let the matter rest and to stay with Liu Sha, while the rest returned to camp. Liang Dawei later apologized to Ju Liang for his previous misunderstanding. Finally, Xiong Kuohai announced the results of the cumulative test. Five trainees had successfully passed: Guan Xiaodi in first place, Liang Dawei in second, Zhang Yan in third, Ma Li in fourth, and Cui Tianqi in fifth. Ju Liang was visibly devastated, shocked at his elimination.
