My Calorie Boy Episode 26 Recap
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Xu Jingjing anxiously followed Kang's dad, who was being pushed in a wheelchair. Seeing her concern, Kang's dad reluctantly admitted he had liver cancer and was about to undergo surgery. He pleaded with Jingjing to keep it a secret from Kang Jiawei, explaining that his son was sensitive and he feared the news would profoundly affect his crucial final year of high school, just as his parents' divorce had years ago, leading to insomnia and binge-eating.
The secret weighed heavily on Xu Jingjing. Upon returning home, she faced a confrontation with her furious mother, who was angry not about Kang's father, but about Jingjing having missed a crucial second-round audition for a performance company. The argument escalated, prompting Xu Jingjing to confess that she had long disliked ballet and that failing to get into the dance academy three years prior had been a relief, not a heartbreak.
She declared she no longer wished to fulfill her mother's unachieved dreams, stating her value should not be dictated by exam scores or ballet. Xu Jingjing's parents later learned from her about Kang's dad's liver cancer and were shocked. While Xu Jingjing felt family was more important than studies, her parents understood Kang's dad's intent and insisted on maintaining the "white lie" to protect Kang Jiawei during his critical senior year.
The next day, as Kang Jiawei recounted a past suspenseful incident of phone unlocking to Gao Zhan, Xu Jingjing was visibly preoccupied by the secret. Soon after, Xu Jingjing's art exam results were released. Her parents, terrified to look, watched as her mother opened the notice.
An initial misreading of her candidate number as a low rank caused a brief moment of despair, but it quickly turned to elation when they realized her total score was 222, well above the threshold for top art colleges. Overjoyed, the family decided to celebrate their little Picasso with a hotpot dinner. Kang Jiawei, upon learning of Xu Jingjing's successful art exam, revealed he had already hung a blessing plaque for her at Fuxing University.
He then proudly showed her the notice of his provisional admission to Fuxing University, confirming they could attend the same school. The two playfully made a pact that whoever failed their academic exams would be "a dog." Meanwhile, Kang's mother, informed of the severity of her ex-husband's condition, made immediate plans to return to care for him, prioritizing his health over her work. Separately, Wang Jiayao, despite scoring an impressive 230 on her art exam, remained disheartened.
Xu Jingjing wanted to talk to her, but Kang Jiawei advised giving her space, urging Jingjing to focus on her own academics. Ni Dapeng found a despondent Wang Jiayao on the sports field. He clumsily attempted to comfort her, offering himself as a punching bag and giving her sweets. Wang Jiayao expressed her deep frustration, lamenting that despite her lifelong dedication to art, Xu Jingjing had nearly caught up in mere months, showcasing a natural talent she felt she lacked.
She questioned the point of continuing to draw. Ni Dapeng passionately argued against giving up, praising Wang Jiayao's own artistic talent and humorously misnaming famous artists to make his point. He then revealed that he had also hung a blessing plaque for her at Fuxing University, a fact Wang Jiayao already knew, as Jingjing had told her.
Discussing Kang's dad's situation, Xu Jingjing's parents decided to invite Kang Jiawei to live with them, wanting to help and acknowledging his contribution to their daughter's academic improvement. Xu Jingjing's father initially expressed reservations about two teenagers living under one roof, but her mother dismissed his worries, insisting on their "pure friendship." Kang Jiawei happily moved in and was greeted by Xu Jingjing's parents' overly enthusiastic welcome at dinner.
Later, while Kang Jiawei tutored Xu Jingjing, her father repeatedly checked in on them, suspicious of their close proximity, especially when they used a memory technique involving facial features. Xu Jingjing's mother defended their academic methods, humorously recalling her own "pure friendship" with her husband before they married. Xu Jingjing later decided to approach Wang Jiayao directly.
Wang Jiayao tearfully apologized for her inaction on exam day: she had overheard students planning to sabotage paintings and realized Xu Jingjing was seated near them. However, a moment of intense jealousy and fear—sparked by a teacher's praise for Jingjing's progress—stopped her from giving a warning. She expressed deep self-loathing for her jealousy. Xu Jingjing, in turn, admitted her own envy of Wang Jiayao's talent, beauty, and academic prowess, normalizing their complex feelings.
The two reconciled, vowing to compete fairly in their academic studies. After the final exams, Xu Jingjing was so stressed about her academic scores that she lost her appetite. Her friend Lu Xiaobai noticed that Xu Jingjing and Kang Jiawei used shampoos with identical scents, despite their claims of using different brands. Pressed for details, Xu Jingjing reluctantly admitted Kang Jiawei was living at her house, clarifying they had separate rooms.
Lu Xiaobai and Wang Jiayao eagerly pressed for "heart-fluttering moments." Xu Jingjing recounted an awkward morning greeting in the bathroom, much to her friends' disappointment in the lack of romance. Meanwhile, Kang's dad called Xu Jingjing, reassuring her about his upcoming surgery and that Jiawei's mother would be returning to care for him. With Valentine's Day approaching, Xu Jingjing's mother planned to extend their milk tea shop's hours.
Overhearing her parents' discomfort about her and Kang Jiawei being alone at home on the holiday, Xu Jingjing quickly arranged a "study group," inviting Lu Xiaobai and Wang Jiayao and designating Kang Jiawei as "Master Kang" for tutoring. However, her friends were well aware of the date. After a brief study session, they made excuses and left, intentionally leaving Xu Jingjing and Kang Jiawei alone together for Valentine's Day.
