Love Scenery Episode 3 Recap
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Liang Chen arrives at Nanze University seeking inspiration for her music composition, as she has recently felt stuck. As she approaches the music hall, Professor Qin calls out to her. After exchanging greetings, Professor Qin invites her to his office. There, Mr. Luo, the league secretary, enthusiastically approaches them, congratulating Liang Chen on her recent win of two Golden Cicada Awards and calling her the "pride of the university."
He insists on taking a photo with her for publicity, remarking on her "devotion to her alma mater." Liang Chen, despite the interruption, politely declines an evening invitation from Mr. Luo, stating she has prior engagements. The news of Liang Chen's presence at Nanze University quickly spreads across campus. Students excitedly rush towards the music academy. Despite his friends' urgings, Lu Jing feigns indifference, announcing he would rather go to the library and even walking in the wrong direction.
When his friends call him out, he playfully insists he enjoys taking a longer route, unable to hide his true intention to see Liang Chen. As his friends dash ahead, Lu Jing struggles to keep up, nearly spilling boiling water on himself in his haste. Meanwhile, Liang Chen is inside her vehicle. As her car drives past, she and Lu Jing have a brief moment of eye contact.
Lu Jing, ecstatic from the brief glance, excitedly tells his friend that Liang Chen looked at him, claiming that if "rounded up," it's "almost the same as her having talked to me." His friend, Ke Ke, playfully disputes this. Later, Lu Jing asks Ke Ke about the meaning of multiple '1's in a text message, and Ke Ke explains it signifies strong agreement or approval. That night, back at home, Liang Chen finds herself in a creative rut.
To clear her head, she attempts to play a game called "Perfect Soul," but despite consulting a quick guide, she struggles immensely, frustrated that "even a chicken pecking at a keyboard could play better." She then tries another game, singing "Downwind" to an opponent, only to fail yet again. Venting her frustration to her online friend, she laments her consistently poor performance despite having good gear like a "legendary AKB48," which her friend corrects to "AK47."
Her friend mockingly asks if she doesn't "know herself" how bad she is, but then offers to take her online in ten minutes to "experience the fun of setting off fireworks." Liang Chen notes that he seems to be in a good mood. Lu Jing logs into the game with Liang Chen. Due to a slip of Lu Jing's finger, two random players join their session. Lu Jing quickly takes charge, assigning roles and pairing himself with Liang Chen.
As they begin "Mission One: Search for the entrance to the tomb," the two new players recognize Lu Jing as "Herman," a renowned gaming streamer and "sniper god," excitedly requesting a photo with him. Liang Chen recognizes the name "Herman" and asks if he is the player who famously covered her song "Downwind." He confirms it, prompting her to ask if he is a fan of the singer Liang Chen, which he cheekily confirms.
Lu Jing instructs the two fans to head towards the camp, where there are fewer robots, while he and Liang Chen take the opposite, more dangerous route. Along the way, Liang Chen playfully asks why he likes the singer Liang Chen, listing her outstanding qualities. Lu Jing deflects by pointing out a group of robots.
She then inquires about their mission, learning they need to retrieve the "Mayan Energy Stone" from the robots to prevent them from creating powerful weapons and threatening Earth. Liang Chen enthusiastically embraces the task of "saving the planet." As they continue, Lu Jing drives a vehicle. He generously collects a high-level backpack, suit, and a powerful "airdrop gun" for her, items he claims he does not need himself.
Liang Chen is impressed by his expertise, remarking that he is "favored by god" for finding such rare gear. Trusting him completely, she accepts his offer to showcase his "jungle drift skill." However, Lu Jing's reckless driving scares Liang Chen, who repeatedly urges him to slow down. He assures her he is "taking you flying" before spectacularly crashing the vehicle, which he claims is a "skillful brake."
During the game, he playfully argues with his real-life roommate, referring to him as his "insolent son." Upon finding the tomb, Lu Jing boasts about his guidance, while Liang Chen humorously attributes their success to a "rookie's good luck." For "Mission Two: Get the Mayan Energy Stone," Lu Jing sends the two other players ahead, insisting he can handle blocking the incoming robots alone, even as Liang Chen expresses concern.
He later doubles back to provide Liang Chen with extra bullets and smoke grenades, accidentally handing her a flash grenade first. He then provides her with "private tutoring," explaining how to discern enemy positions in thick fog by watching his shots and listening for their movements. When Liang Chen asks why his fans didn't react to his impressive moves, he explains he forgot to press the voice chat button.
She humorously compares her situation to a math student who scored 20 points suddenly receiving private tutoring from a renowned mathematician. Lu Jing then reveals he graduated years ago and teases her, claiming her gaming skills are no better than an "elementary student." They then discover a "music formation" within the tomb: five large bells representing a pentatonic scale, with a stone tablet providing the musical score. Liang Chen, a professional singer, takes the lead.
While Lu Jing provides cover, she successfully hits the bells in the correct sequence, completing the musical puzzle and Mission Two. Finally, for "Mission Three: Return the Mayan Energy Stone," they are transported to a breathtaking location. Lu Jing explains that the energy stone belongs to the universe, and returning it automatically triggers a meteor shower. Liang Chen is overjoyed to see the beautiful display, which Lu Jing confirms are the "fireworks" he promised.
She quickly takes photos to commemorate this "historic moment," declaring herself "the future sniper goddess," despite her "zero achievement." As the game session concludes, Lu Jing bids Liang Chen goodnight, calling her "Little Box." Liang Chen, confused, wonders why a "Supreme Master" would choose such a "creepy nickname." Meanwhile, Lu Jing's friends are frustrated by a poor network connection, unable to watch a live stream. Elsewhere, Director He and an actress, Ms. Ma, discuss their challenging filming conditions.
