My Calorie Boy Episode 29 Recap
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Kang Jiawei returned to school, but a palpable distance now existed between him and Xu Jingjing. Even when Xu Jingjing approached him with her meal tray, he would simply pick up his own and walk away. Gao Zhan, concerned, offered to talk to Kang Jiawei, but Xu Jingjing declined, asserting that as long as Kang Jiawei found some peace, she was fine, believing that right or wrong no longer mattered.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Kang Jiawei’s mother checked on his father’s improving condition before gently pressing Kang Jiawei about reconciling with Xu Jingjing. She reminded him that Xu Jingjing’s actions stemmed from kindness, especially considering the significant responsibility his father had placed upon her, urging him to consider what he would have done in Xu Jingjing's situation. Later, Xu Jingjing, hopeful that he might still read her messages, sent Kang Jiawei an apology.
She also shared her excitement about getting a perfect score on a math test for the first time, attributing her success to the memory palace technique and wishing to celebrate with him. However, her message was rejected, indicating she was blocked. Soon after, Kang Jiawei, who had been contemplating unblocking Xu Jingjing, received grave news about his father's critical condition.
Xu Jingjing grew increasingly desperate, repeatedly drawing cards from a deck, hoping to get a Queen or a Seven, convinced that if she did, Kang Jiawei’s father would be alright. Her friend, Lu Xiaobai, tried to console her, urging her to stop and questioning if Kang Jiawei would want to see her in such a state upon his return. Lu Xiaobai then tearfully revealed that she had overheard the tragic news about Kang Jiawei’s father.
Overwhelmed, Xu Jingjing rushed to Kang Jiawei’s home, but despite her frantic knocking, he never opened the door.
As she walked away, a wave of despair washed over her, and she found herself reminiscing about cherished moments with Kang Jiawei: his encouragement for her to be the protagonist of her own life, their shared goal of skipping 500 ropes, their alliance, his gratitude for helping him become a better and more dashing person, his playful boasting about his "masterpiece" Pipi merchandise, and the Pop Mart contest they started.
Unseen by Xu Jingjing, Kang Jiawei quietly gathered and put away all items associated with her, preparing to move away. The next day, Xu Jingjing found herself staring blankly at Kang Jiawei's empty desk in class. Below, Gao Zhan spotted Kang Jiawei leaving with his luggage, prompting Xu Jingjing to rush after him.
Kang Jiawei’s mother, waiting outside, insisted he properly say goodbye to Xu Jingjing, revealing that he had completed the withdrawal procedures and was returning to England with her after handling his father’s funeral. She expressed gratitude to Xu Jingjing for her support during this difficult time. Xu Jingjing tearfully confronted Kang Jiawei, asking if he was still angry, why he wouldn’t look at her, and if he hated her.
He denied being angry at her, suggesting he was angry at himself because seeing her reminded him of his father. Xu Jingjing pleaded with him not to leave, conveying how much everyone missed him. Kang Jiawei, however, merely asked her to convey his farewells to their classmates. He then offered her final exam tips, advising her to read the paper thoroughly, check answers, and believe in herself, before finally saying goodbye and walking away.
As he walked off, Xu Jingjing, heartbroken, cried out, reminding him of their promise to attend Fuxing University together, and how he had broken his word, leaving her behind when they were supposed to become better versions of themselves together. Back home, Xu Jingjing secluded herself, losing her appetite and sleep. A surprising delivery arrived—a box of books from Kang Jiawei. Inside, she found a letter.
Kang Jiawei wrote that he was likely on a flight to England as she read it, apologizing for his sudden departure and for the harsh, immature words he had spoken previously. He explained that after reflecting and putting himself in her shoes, he understood her actions. He confessed to having many more things to say but lacked the courage to face her or his current life.
He revealed the box contained all his notes and exercise books from the past three years, with solutions to difficult problems marked, hoping they would help her. He wished her success in getting into Fuxing University, ending the letter by thanking her for appearing in his youth and being his best friend. He quoted Kafka, describing how even in a desert, one can choose their path and transform it into an oasis by walking with happiness, belief, dreams, and love.
He assured her he would never forget her and that she would forever be his best friend. From that moment, Xu Jingjing became a diligent student, spending her days engrossed in Kang Jiawei’s notes.
Her determination was reflected in her study reports on her notice board: she vowed to improve her English cloze scores, celebrated her historic achievement of ranking among the top eighty in her grade during the third mock exam, pinpointed the Industrial Revolution as her weakness, and miraculously scored her highest ever, 130, in a math mock exam just ten days before the Gaokao.
Her only remaining anxiety was the essay, humorously asking Mr. Shuren for help or even a dream hint. The day before the Gaokao, Miss Chen gathered her class for a final pep talk, reminding them of practicalities like light meals and remembering exam slips, and cautioning against comparing answers after tests. She then emotionally likened their high school journey to a drama, with that day being the finale.
Students, teary-eyed, expressed their reluctance to leave her, thanking her for her guidance and care. Miss Chen, too, became tearful, thanking them for helping her become a better version of herself. As she declared them "free," the students erupted in celebration, throwing their textbooks and exam papers into the air before presenting Miss Chen with a bouquet of flowers. Ni Dapeng bravely asked Wang Jiayao for a photo together, which they took.
Xu Jingjing and Gao Zhan also took a slightly awkward photo, and Xu Jingjing also posed with her friend, Xu Jingjing. For their final group photo, they deliberately left an empty space, affirming it was "Kang Jiawei's place." That evening, Xu Jingjing's friend, Xu Jingjing, brought a braised carp dish from her mother, explaining it was a lucky omen for "carp leaping through the dragon gate" for the upcoming exam.
Xu Jingjing and her friend shared a quiet smile, observing their parents' nervous anticipation. The next morning, Xu Jingjing's mother was a bundle of nerves, and after a momentary lapse of memory due to anxiety, she passionately reminded her daughter: "Xu Jingjing, remember, you are always the true protagonist under the spotlight of your life. Go for it! Believe in yourself!" Inside the exam hall, as Xu Jingjing turned to the essay question, a knowing smile spread across her face.
She recognized the topic—it perfectly aligned with the Kafka quote Kang Jiawei had written in his letter about the desert transforming into an oasis. Confident, she began to write, silently wishing Kang Jiawei good luck. Days later, with Gaokao results imminent, Xu Jingjing looked at the drawing of Kang Jiawei on her wall, silently steeling herself. Her parents were bustling, her father playfully accusing her mother of gambling when he found a stash of poker cards.
Her mother confessed she was drawing Queens and Sevens for luck, and to her surprise, she drew a Queen right then. Later, as Xu Jingjing nervously checked her results online, she glanced at the poker cards Kang Jiawei had given her. It dawned on her: the deck only contained Queens and Sevens. It was his way of giving her unwavering confidence. Her eyes wide with realization, she suddenly rushed out of the house.
Her parents, assuming she had failed, anxiously checked her score, only to erupt in cheers upon seeing "483"—a score that secured her acceptance into Fuxing University. Xu Jingjing ran to a pedestrian bridge, and with all her might, she shouted her heart out. She declared her 483 marks, attributing ten of them to Kang Jiawei because of how much she missed him. She promised to scope out attractive senior students on his behalf.
She thanked him for predicting the essay topic, for transforming her desert-like life into an oasis, but then she heartbreakingly questioned why he wasn't there in her newfound oasis. " I. . . I really, really, really like you. I said, did you hear me?" On the final day of school, as Miss Chen encouraged students to express any last wishes, a surprising figure appeared in the classroom: Kang Jiawei.
The students, utterly astonished, immediately asked if he hadn't gone abroad. Kang Jiawei simply stated, "Well, the plan has changed." The students eagerly urged him to stay. Kang Jiawei then turned to Xu Jingjing and asked, "Do you want me to stay?" Xu Jingjing retorted, "Didn't you block my contact?" Kang Jiawei began to explain, "Actually, I've always. . ." but the abrupt ring of the final school bell drowned out his words. Xu Jingjing, frustrated, yelled, "I can't hear you! Stop it, I can't hear him!" as the bell continued to clang.
