Resumo do episódio 5 de Dazzling
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At the wedding banquet in Zhazhating, a peculiar local custom unfolded. Guests eagerly whipped out plastic bags to pack up the dishes almost as soon as they hit the table, determined to get the full value of their wedding gift money back. Despite the chaotic scramble, Qing Ye found the spectacle highly entertaining. She eagerly joined in the rush to grab food, laughing that her stay in the town was introducing her to countless things she had never experienced before.
Sitting nearby, Xing Wu watched her genuine excitement, his own mood visibly lifting as he basked in her joy. As the feast continued, the local parents drifted into conversations about their family struggles. Old Zhao lamented that even though his son was finally married, a parent's worries never truly ended, as he now had to worry about housing and future grandchildren.
Another neighbor chimed in, sighing that with his own boy still in high school, his long journey was only halfway complete. This neighbor then called his son, Hao Chenggong, over to toast Uncle Zhao, though the boy muttered a complaint about his father publicly using his embarrassing full name. Meanwhile, the town's petty rivalries also showed.
Some parents, envious of others' success, would hand over their own children's old study materials to those whose kids were struggling, boasting of them as a "secret exam weapon." Fan Tong's mother handed him one such manual, which Uncle Mazi had passed along, claiming his own son used it to get into a top-tier university. She urged Fan Tong to head home to study and reminded him to take his stuttering medicine.
Fan Tong corrected his father, clarifying that his name was actually pronounced "Fan Tong" (meaning comprehensive knowledge), rather than sounding like the word for a glutton. Amused by the lively crowd, Qing Ye chatted with the boys, noting how the tough-looking residents of Zhazhating possessed surprisingly righteous and poetic names.
When they asked about hers, she explained that her mother had named her after clear skies and kind words, believing that an open, bright mind naturally leads to a better life. Touched by her words, the boys raised their glasses to toast her. Meanwhile, a local instigator pulled Wu Lao Er aside.
Feeding on the thug's deep-seated resentment, the instigator taunted him for always being overshadowed by Xing Wu, daring him to target the beautiful girl staying with Xing Wu instead. Fueled by spite, Wu Lao Er agreed to the challenge. Unaware of the lurking danger, Qing Ye happily played drinking games and guessed wine riddles at the table.
Seeing her get tipsy, Li Lanfang prepared to leave for a mahjong game and strictly instructed Xing Wu to ensure she got home safely. On the walk back, a very drunk Qing Ye stumbled along, playfully teasing Xing Wu by asking if he could go cross-eyed, wiggle his ears, or perform a backflip. To her delight, he actually executed a backflip right there on the road.
When she jokingly questioned if he had any real talents besides speaking sharply, she admitted that he did know how to get things done, like retrieving her stolen laptop. Xing Wu quietly replied that he was simply fulfilling his duty to protect her since she had paid him. Claiming she was too cold and tired to walk the remaining distance, Qing Ye demanded a piggyback ride.
Unbeknownst to them, they were being stalked the entire way by Wu Lao Er, the local thug who had previously stolen Qing Ye's laptop and underwear. Although Xing Wu had warned him before to stay away from her, the thug remained stubborn. As Xing Wu carried her on his back, Qing Ye softly murmured that she would never forget him after leaving Zhazhating, and hoped they could remain friends if they ever crossed paths again.
Her words weighed heavily on Xing Wu, stirring painful memories of his own father's gambling debts and the harsh reality that he and this sheltered city girl belonged to entirely different worlds. After gently tucking her into bed, he left a cup of lemon water and a note on her nightstand before heading out.
Despite the late hour, Xing Wu rode his motorcycle to the repair shop for his part-time job, assembling a high-end competition model aircraft using carbon fiber composites and titanium alloys. His friend questioned why he didn't build one for himself to claim the prestige and rewards. Xing Wu pragmatically replied that while others chased empty honors, he needed the payout to buy an electric wheelchair for his grandmother.
When his friend asked if there was anyone else in his life worth striving for, Xing Wu remained silent, though Qing Ye's drunken promises echoed in his mind. Back at the house, Wu Lao Er had been lurking in the shadows. Seeing Xing Wu ride away, he seized his chance and snuck into the courtyard. Around the same time, Qing Ye woke up thirsty, drank the lemon water, and read Xing Wu's note.
Feeling sticky from the banquet, she gathered her things and headed to the outdoor bathroom. Though Xing Wu had recently installed a sturdy lock and she had bolted it securely from the inside, she soon froze as someone began aggressively rattling the handle. Terrified, Qing Ye tried calling Li Lanfang, but her aunt was completely absorbed in her mahjong game and missed the call. In a panic, Qing Ye dialed Xing Wu.
Hearing her frightened voice, Xing Wu told her to find anything she could use for self-defense, promising he would be there in minutes. He urged his friend to contact Officer Xu and raced back through the pouring rain. Frustrated by the bolted door, Wu Lao Er smashed the bathroom window and forced his way inside. Qing Ye shrank into a corner, tightly gripping a wooden washboard as a makeshift shield.
Just as the intruder closed in, Xing Wu burst through the door. He dragged Wu Lao Er out into the muddy courtyard and beat him mercilessly, ignoring the thug's desperate pleas for mercy. The violent commotion quickly drew the neighbors and the police. Wu Lao Er's parents rushed into the yard, wailing over their battered, bloody son and accusing Xing Wu of unprovoked assault.
When Officer Xu demanded proof of a crime, Xing Wu told him to search Wu Lao Er's room, where they discovered Qing Ye's stolen underwear. This, along with the shattered window glass and the damaged door lock, provided undeniable proof of the thug's criminal intent. Wu Lao Er and his parents tried to excuse his actions by claiming he was merely drunk and had mistaken the bathroom for a toilet.
However, Qing Ye stepped forward and confronted him about her stolen laptop. She pointed out that when she and Officer Xu reviewed the security footage of the theft, the thief wore the exact same clothes Wu Lao Er was currently wearing. She added that her laptop was worth 15,000 yuan, and stealing property of that value carried a heavy prison sentence.
Realizing their son faced jail time, Wu Lao Er's parents broke down, begging Qing Ye to agree to a private settlement. But Li Lanfang declared he deserved no sympathy, and Xing Wu quietly advised Qing Ye not to be soft on such a criminal. Officer Xu then escorted Wu Lao Er away, noting that with the solid evidence now secured, the thug would finally be put behind bars.
Once the courtyard cleared, the grandmother gently comforted a trembling Qing Ye, stroking her hair much like her mother used to do. Xing Wu brought her a hot bowl of ginger soup to ward off the chill from the rain. Still shaken, Qing Ye quietly admitted how much she missed her mother. Xing Wu looked at her and solemnly promised that she would never have to face such terror again.
When she asked how he could be so sure, he simply told her to trust him. Xing Wu went on to describe how delicate, expensive fish could never survive in a crude plastic bottle, acknowledging that she did not belong in a rough place like Zhazhating. He promised to protect her completely until the day she left.
Touched by his fierce protective instinct, Qing Ye told him it was the first time he had truly felt like an older brother to her. The next morning, to guarantee her safety, Xing Wu hung her clothes out with a bold warning sign, promising her that her belongings would never be stolen again. Peace finally returned to the household. The remaining days flew by in a warm, quiet blur.
The grandmother lovingly knitted a custom vest for her, and even Li Lanfang stayed home from the mahjong parlor to focus on cooking elaborate meals. One afternoon, Qing Ye's phone chimed with an official notification from her university. She eagerly scrolled through the screen, seeing that her school's start date and class schedule had finally been released. Brimming with excitement, she ran out into the yard, calling out for Xing Wu to share the wonderful news that she was finally going back to Beijing.
