Out Of The Dream Episode 28 Recap
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Brother Dao sought out Shuji, appearing downcast, and asked for his usual milk tea. Shuji presented it without a coaster, telling him that for some matters, it's better to ask people than to ask God. Shuji admitted he didn't have the answers Brother Dao sought and advised him to ask Yu Fei himself, pointing out that everything Brother Dao had done so far was connected to her.
Brother Dao denied any connection to Yu Fei and sighed, wondering about the use of deep affection when someone else had already taken the lead. Shuji observed that Brother Dao had the initial advantage but somehow ended up looking like he was late to the game, questioning if he lacked the courage to face rejection or simply enjoyed the process of the chase.
Brother Dao confessed he didn't know, but declared that from then on, he would have nothing to do with Yu Fei, though he felt a deep reluctance. Shuji reminded him of the old saying that the most unforgettable thing is ancient poetry and the biggest concern is lovesickness, then asked if he could truly let go after chasing for so long without getting what he wanted.
Brother Dao revealed he had known and liked someone for over ten years, frequently asking himself if an answer was even necessary when loving someone so much. When Shuji pressed if he had an answer now, Brother Dao remained silent. He got up to leave, refusing the milk tea because it lacked a coaster.
Shuji called him back and handed him a note, explaining that Yu Fei had come back after their quarrel and released a sky lantern, asking Shuji to pass this to Brother Dao. Brother Dao initially wanted to discard it, but Shuji insisted he dispose of his own feelings. Brother Dao threw the note into the basket of a shared bicycle. After walking away, he had a change of heart, wondering what Yu Fei had written.
He ran back, but the shared bicycle was already gone, symbolizing the definitive end of his and Yu Fei's relationship. He chased after it, but couldn't catch up. At Jiubai Studio, everyone worked late into the night deleting negative posts about "Dream of the South". They suspected online trolls were behind the malicious comments, making it impossible to clear them all.
While some suggested viewing it as free publicity, others were upset about the personal attacks on their boss’s family, though they acknowledged that gender-bending was common in the cosplay world. Guan Jiu announced a holiday for everyone due to the situation. Guan Jiu then spoke with Hao Shi, noting how quickly time had passed since they first met privately at an internet cafe and how much he had grown. Hao Shi confirmed his decision to study abroad.
Guan Jiu advised him to stop coming to rehearsals and focus on his admission preparations. Hao Shi offered to walk Guan Jiu home, but she playfully declined, saying she could finally enjoy quiet music, read comics, and play games on her way home without his "trouble." She encouraged him to focus on his admission form and offered to help with any translations.
After she left, Guan Jiu, on the bus, found herself constantly thinking of Hao Shi, unable to concentrate on her usual activities. Suddenly, Hao Shi appeared on the bus. He had forgotten to give her the week's groceries and a hot drink, either milk (which he said was best) or chocolate.
He explained that Shuji advised eating radishes in winter and pears in summer, and the fresh beef brisket he bought would provide energy for her intense rehearsals and prevent fainting. He reassured her that his visa and flight tickets were ready for his departure in over a month. He promised to live up to her expectations, return successful, and catch up to her progress for their "future common victory." He then gently kissed her forehead.
He vowed to always reach her, no matter the distance or time, and prove his perseverance at twenty years old. Guan Jiu playfully slapped him for his arrogant self-appellation. She asked him when they could officially be together, and he charmingly deflected by repeatedly asking her the same question. Meanwhile, Bai Feili faced immense pressure. " Dream of the South" was suffering massive ticket refunds, and netizens had uncovered information about Yu Fei.
He called her, but her phone was silent. Rushing to the rehearsal hall, he found her practicing and expressed his concern, not wanting to implicate her in his troubles. Yu Fei playfully countered that she was proud to have such a handsome boyfriend and enjoyed showing him off. She explained her phone was silent because she had to focus during training.
Bai Feili teasingly called her abnormal for prioritizing practice over his calls, but Yu Fei defended it, adding that such "cute" guys, like those who "sneaked in" at midnight to pick up their girlfriends, were appealing. Yu Fei then proposed they walk home together, something she had always wanted to do. Halfway home, she playfully complained of being tired, remarking that "movies are all lies." Bai Feili immediately offered to carry her on his back.
Yu Fei sensed his lingering worry about the online comments and apologized for causing him hardship. Bai Feili reassured her, explaining that succumbing to weakness leads to further weakness, and that netizens wanted to see them fall "below ground level," but he wouldn't be easily defeated. Yu Fei then asked if he had ever seen snow.
She recalled a moment in Suzhou when the wind blew osmanthus flowers from the trees, and she imagined it was snowing, humorously adding that he had "haunted" her then. Bai Feili promised to take her to see snow after her show. Yu Fei expressed that she had "so many things I want to do with you," fearing there wasn't enough time.
Bai Feili advised her not to rush, as they had a long life ahead, and by accomplishing one thing each day, they could achieve 365 things in a year. He then showed her how to press her hands over her ears to simulate the sound of walking in snow. Brother Dao, accompanied by Zhu, persisted in his search for the note among a pile of broken shared bikes.
He was determined, recalling how he had once found his house key in the trunk of a scooter he sold, and how he and Yu Fei had once fished out Zhu's house key. Zhu informed him she was leaving the next day for a distant school with vast prairies, implying their future meetings would be difficult due to inconvenient transportation.
Brother Dao dismissed her concerns, saying that with private rockets nearly capable of space travel, her location couldn't be that remote, and if she couldn't visit, he would go to her. Zhu playfully warned him not to "betray the earth." Brother Dao expressed regret for always asking Zhu to run errands for him.
Zhu, in turn, revealed that their time together had inspired her to learn how to manage a nightclub, and she planned to open a "shiny, fancy" one back home. Brother Dao jokingly warned her against forcing customers to drink the "God Dragon set" again, as he wouldn't be able to protect her from trouble.
He also expressed a desire to visit her club someday, to which Zhu replied he could simply look up at the stars, which would be her club's lights. Brother Dao then declared he had "something big to do" and would go somewhere specific afterward, a place where only the sky would be visible. Zhu, holding the note in her hand, subtly hid it. Brother Dao, noticing her prolonged search, jokingly asked why her usual "superpowers" weren't working today.
Zhu implied she was deliberately prolonging their time together. Brother Dao urged her to sit down, remarking that things often appear when you stop looking for them. He then asked about her unique eyes, and she explained it was a family trait. They exchanged heartfelt goodbyes. Brother Dao eventually found Yu Fei’s note, which stated she wished for them to be "good friends for life," leaving him heartbroken.
Back at Jiubai Studio, Bai Feili proposed a live broadcast of "Dream of the South" as a solution to the massive ticket refunds and online negativity. He argued that instead of fighting on the netizens’ turf, they should bring them into their own. Concerns were raised about attracting trolls, potential loss of future ticket sales, and fairness to those who had already bought tickets.
Bai Feili countered by comparing it to tourism, where free vlogs don't deter people from wanting to experience things firsthand. He envisioned the live broadcast as an immersive journey to an "unseen world," confident it would draw in new audiences and satisfy existing ones. He reminded them that their ultimate goal was the New Year’s Eve gala, which was also a live broadcast. He encouraged them to embrace the online criticism, even welcoming "rockets" (online gifts) from detractors.
The team agreed to contact a video team to produce the live stream on the grand scale of an Olympic opening ceremony. Yu Fei mentioned that the performance of "The Golden Age of Spring and Autumn Period" was scheduled for the same day as "Dream of the South" live stream. Bai Feili reassured her that different battlefields didn't preclude fighting side-by-side. The studio members shared "Family secret eight-treasure porridge" with everyone.
Yu Fei expressed nervousness about the upcoming Wu Zixu A-role selection, feeling unprepared and wanting to practice more. She admitted that Li Shaoyan was the most talented in their cohort, and merely matching his performance would lead to her defeat. Bai Feili shared his perspective on art, explaining how his mother had encouraged his artistic talents as a child.
He believed art was boundless, a divine world unlike the limited human world, where competition often resulted in a "zero-sum game" with one winner and one loser. Art, he stressed, was about creation and enjoyment, free from the pain of wins and losses. Yu Fei acknowledged that Li Shaoyan's portrayal of Wu Zixu was so authentic that even Elder Nan considered him to "be" Wu Zixu.
Bai Feili then told Yu Fei her greatest strength wasn't in resembling Wu Zixu more, but in her unwavering resilience, her ability to roll with the punches, and her refusal to compromise regardless of the obstacles. He called her a lion, affirming that her greatest advantage lay in remaining true to herself, "not making any changes." On the day of the crucial performance, all the members of Jiubai Studio gathered to support Yu Fei.
Shuji appeared backstage, dressed as Yu Fei's idol, Master Yu, specifically to "cater to her interests" and alleviate her tension. Yu Fei smiled, acknowledging his success. Shuji then encouraged her to showcase the beauty of Peking Opera to everyone. Yu Fei shared with her competitor that while she once performed for her family and her martial uncle, today she would "stake everything" for her own profound love of Peking Opera, not to win.
She proclaimed that carrying the banner of Peking Opera was a heavy responsibility, and this time, she sang purely for herself. Her uncle arrived with a costume, declaring that her "trials were over" and it was time for them to "appear on stage." Yu Fei hesitated, reminded of a three-year oath not to perform on stage, believing the time was not yet right and intending to perform in her current clothes.
Her uncle, however, asserted that he was the one who forced her to make the oath and now forced her to break it, as he applied the final stroke of makeup to her face. Yu Fei declared that no one could force her against her will. She mused that if she had had a choice, she might not have chosen this path, but it was precisely because of her past choices that she could. . .
