My Calorie Boy Episode 18 Recap
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Kang Jiawei and Gao Zhan settled their dispute with a game of rock paper scissors, after which Kang Jiawei slinked away in defeat. Xu Jingjing, still reeling from the previous day's embarrassment, tried to avoid Gao Zhan. However, he persisted, following her and bringing a notebook containing her private observations about him.
He read aloud from it, revealing her notes on his preferences like "matcha red bean milk tea" and "Agatha Christie's detective novels," admitting that she knows him better than he knows himself. Despite Xu Jingjing's pleas for him to forget the incident, Gao Zhan continued to accompany her, carrying her bags and asking about her university plans, to which she gave no definitive answer. Meanwhile, Kang Jiawei's father appeared troubled after receiving a hospital diagnosis report.
Kang Jiawei later uploaded Xu Jingjing's interior room overhaul design to a website called Cozy Home for a competition. Xu Jingjing was delighted to learn she had successfully entered the advanced humanities stream. Her friends, Wang Jiayao and Lu Xiaobai, were also checking their results. Lu Xiaobai did not make the cut and began to cry, saddened by the thought of being separated from her friends.
Separately, Principal Shen approved Mr. Zhao's proposal for a TV program called "I Want to Tell You Out Loud," and even expressed a desire to participate himself, news that quickly spread among the students. Mr. Zhao, a physical education teacher, was eager to use the program to confess his feelings to Ms. Chen. While practicing his confession, he was discovered by Ms. Chen herself. After seeing his numerous drafts, she asked if he was serious.
He confirmed his earnestness, stating he would "explode" if he couldn't declare his feelings the next day. Though Ms. Chen initially forbade him, she ultimately accepted his proposal, agreeing to be his girlfriend. Gao Zhan returned home to find Ni Dapeng's father fixing a lightbulb. With his mother out shopping, an awkward atmosphere formed between them. Grappling with his own feelings, Gao Zhan abruptly asked Ni Dapeng's father when he realized he loved Gao Zhan's mother.
He then confided his confusion about a girl who seemed interested in him, unsure if his attraction stemmed from her prior interest or if he found her genuinely cute. Their conversation was cut short by the return of Gao Zhan's mother. The next day, during the recording of "I Want to Tell You Out Loud," Principal Shen took the stage first, light-heartedly complaining that the cafeteria's meat buns needed more meat.
Next, Ni Dapeng ascended, initially hesitant to mention Wang Jiayao's name directly due to her earlier warning. However, he ultimately expressed that despite not being in the same class next semester, he would be satisfied if she simply smiled at him when they met in school. Lu Xiaobai then became emotional again, lamenting the impending separation from Xu Jingjing and Wang Jiayao.
Ms. Chen stepped in to comfort her, revealing a significant secret: she was the author of the novel "My Breakthrough Youth." She promised Lu Xiaobai that if she continued to work hard and not give up, she would write her into the story. Gao Zhan's turn on stage caused a stir. He directly asked Xu Jingjing if she would be willing to attend university in Beijing with him.
He explained that she was "very special," citing her speed, strength, ability to eat eight buns in one go, seriousness, talent for drawing and humor, and her perfect form when doing broadcast calisthenics. He elaborated that his life, previously "black and white" and focused only on studying and sports, had gained "color" after she became his friend. Following Gao Zhan, Kang Jiawei also took the stage.
He delivered an apology to Xu Jingjing, admitting he had no right to judge her choices. He confessed that he was the one without a dream, without a clear passion or future goal, and was still undecided on his academic stream. However, he asserted that not having a dream at eighteen was perfectly fine, even "more precious," as they were still young and had time to discover their true aspirations.
After he left the stage, Xu Jingjing discreetly retrieved a crumpled apology note he had discarded in a trash bin. As the second year of high school drew to a close, Ms. Chen delivered a speech, encouraging students to use their summer break to prepare for their senior year. She humorously advised them to postpone serious relationships until university, where they would have ample freedom.
Separately, Mr. Tian met with Kang Jiawei and Xu Jingjing, noting that they would be in his class next semester. He praised Kang Jiawei for his past win in the Chinese Chemistry Olympiad and Xu Jingjing for her first prize in a Physics Contest. He strongly recommended they attend a summer training for the National Technology Thesis Contest, emphasizing its importance for applications to prestigious universities like Fuxing and Nanshan. Kang Jiawei, however, seemed to lack enthusiasm for the prospect.
After school, Gao Zhan offered to walk Xu Jingjing home, but she declined. Kang Jiawei emerged from Mr. Tian's office looking dejected. He later encountered Xu Jingjing, who returned his apology letter, signaling her forgiveness. Kang Jiawei congratulated her on Gao Zhan's invitation to attend university in Beijing together, but Xu Jingjing confessed her mood was unexpectedly low and confused.
Kang Jiawei then shared exciting news: her room overhaul design, which he had uploaded to Cozy Home, had amassed over 5,000 fans and been selected as a top-ten entry in the competition. He encouraged her to seriously consider interior design as a future major. Xu Jingjing was greatly intrigued by the idea of pursuing interior design but was daunted by her complete lack of an artistic background.
Wang Jiayao helped her find an art studio, where she learned she would need to prepare for the unified exam for art students. With only six months remaining until the exam, Xu Jingjing worried about the tight deadline and the substantial upfront fee of 10,000 yuan for the intensive training course. Kang Jiawei encouraged her to present her case to her parents with a well-prepared "proposal," just as one would to a client, to demonstrate her seriousness.
Taking his advice, Xu Jingjing assembled a comprehensive presentation for her parents. She detailed her long-standing interest, citing a middle school diary entry where she complained about their home decor and her subsequent four years of collecting interior design magazines. She highlighted her recent success on Cozy Home, where her room design had garnered thousands of likes and the title of "residence role model."
She then presented statistics on the high employment rate and promising income levels for interior designers, emphasizing its practical application and long-term career viability. Despite her thorough presentation, her parents remained hesitant. They pointed out her successful years in Taekwondo, where she had won provincial awards, suggesting a safer path by applying to a sports college which had lower academic requirements. They even offered to help fund her own Taekwondo dojo or a wedding company. However, Xu Jingjing firmly reiterated her desire to study interior design, adamant that it was her true calling.
