Resumo do episódio 3 de Never Gone
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Following the announcement of exam results, Su Yunjin showed significant progress, thanks to Cheng Zheng's consistent help. Her beaming smile brought a similar joy to Cheng Zheng. Soon after, the school's football match began, and Cheng Zheng, visibly distracted by Su Yunjin's absence, became invigorated the moment she appeared in the stands. He played with renewed vigor, securing first place for his team. Their teacher praised Cheng Zheng and invited him to share his insights on stage.
Cheng Zheng chose to discuss the idiom "unintelligent birds have to start flying early," explaining it as an encouragement not to be self-deprecating in areas one might struggle, implying that strengths in other fields could lead to miracles. His intention was to subtly encourage Su Yunjin to apply herself diligently to science subjects and to overcome any self-doubt. Cheng Zheng continued to tutor Su Yunjin, often meeting at a fast-food restaurant.
During one such session, he gently wiped ketchup from the corner of her mouth. This seemingly innocent moment was unfortunately witnessed by their homeroom teacher, who mistakenly believed they were engaging in an early romantic relationship. The teacher, furious, immediately forbade any private contact between them. Unwilling to be misunderstood, Su Yunjin subsequently made a deliberate effort to keep her distance from Cheng Zheng.
She clearly stated that she wished to maintain no special relationship, no contact, and no conversation, to avoid anything that might impact her studies as the college entrance exam approached. Cheng Zheng found this situation puzzling, but in response, he proposed a condition: if she wanted him to respect her boundaries, she had to agree to apply to universities in Beijing with him, even threatening to transfer back to his old school if she didn't agree.
Su Yunjin did not give a direct answer but said they could discuss it when they reached Beijing, leaving Cheng Zheng to reiterate his demand via text message. Meanwhile, Su Yunjin's father, who had been battling illness, chose to return home from the hospital, a decision the doctors respected. Su Yunjin presented her latest monthly exam report card to him, showing her improved scores. Though modest, her father was delighted, remarking, "It's very good."
She promised him that she would strive to enter a good university, find a part-time job, and secure an internship quickly to ease the financial burden on him and her mother. Her father, deeply touched, remarked that his daughter had grown up, was sensible, and was no longer the little girl he once knew. Tragically, later that same day, Su Yunjin received urgent news of her father's worsening condition. As she frantically cycled home, her bike broke down.
Just then, Cheng Zheng arrived on his motorbike and offered her a ride, rushing her to the hospital. Despite their haste, Su Yunjin arrived too late and was unable to see her father one last time. She and her mother wept heartbrokenly outside the operating room, a sight that profoundly moved Cheng Zheng.
Later, at the hospital, Zhou Ziyi and Cheng Zheng discussed the situation, with Zhou Ziyi observing Cheng Zheng's deep concern for Su Yunjin and commenting on the complexities of their long-standing relationship versus the ease of new beginnings. Cheng Zheng retorted that Zhou Ziyi, despite meeting many new people, didn't seem to find life any easier himself. Time passed quickly. In the present, Cheng Zheng had matured into a dashing young man.
Meng Xue, who once harbored feelings for him, was now marrying their classmate, Song Ming. At the wedding, Meng Xue, radiant in her white gown, appeared to be the happiest person there. The ceremony was interrupted by a delivery of congratulatory flowers, supposedly from Cheng Zheng, accompanied by news that he had been in a minor car accident and couldn't attend. Su Yunjin’s heart tightened with worry. Zhou Ziyi, ever the loyal friend, quickly went to investigate.
He found Cheng Zheng at the scene of the accident, where it was revealed that Cheng Zheng had deliberately crashed his own car to intercept a reckless driver who was about to hit two crossing students. The grateful driver profusely thanked Cheng Zheng, acknowledging he had prevented a major tragedy. Zhou Ziyi, however, jokingly accused Cheng Zheng of causing the accident intentionally to avoid the wedding.
Further impacting Su Yunjin was Meng Xue's organization of a school-wide donation drive for her. Meng Xue, in her capacity as Youth League Club secretary, publicly detailed Su Yunjin’s family’s financial struggles, her father’s long illness, their accumulated debt, and how his recent passing had made things even worse. She urged students to donate, even small amounts like one yuan or fifty cents.
When Su Yunjin arrived and saw her private family tragedy being openly discussed for donations, her already fragile grief was compounded by a profound blow to her self-esteem. Cheng Zheng, witnessing this, angrily confronted Meng Xue, accusing her of exploiting Su Yunjin's sorrow. Meng Xue defended her actions, citing school approval and her good intentions, but Cheng Zheng criticized her for being ostentatious, leading Meng Xue to declare he had gone "too far."
With the Gaokao 63 days away, students were deep in intensive preparation. Their teacher encouraged them, displaying motivational slogans such as "Increase one point, surpass a thousand people" and "Cultivate virtue and study diligently, excel in profession and innovate," urging them to focus on weak subjects. After the exams concluded, the collective tension finally dissipated. Students celebrated by throwing books from windows, with one classmate declaring freedom from "Huanggang test questions," physics, and chemistry.
Their teacher, amidst the joyous chaos, reminded them to cherish these moments, as many precious memories are lost too soon. The students then agreed to go to a KTV for a night of celebration. Later, at Meng Xue and Song Ming’s wedding reception, as Su Yunjin prepared to leave, Meng Xue, still in her wedding dress, approached her. Acknowledging her past impetuous behavior, Meng Xue sincerely apologized for her actions years ago, hoping Su Yunjin could forgive her youthful ignorance. She embraced Su Yunjin gently. Su Yunjin, with a faint smile, accepted the apology, indicating that the wounds of the past had long since healed. She quietly thanked Meng Xue.
