Resumo do episódio 9 de Too Young To Love
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Luo Ningzi received a disheartening update that her scholarship application for an overseas university had been rejected. Despite Chen Fan sending playful emojis to cheer her up, she found no humor in it, lamenting the rejection. Meanwhile, Yi Lan enthusiastically shared her good news with Tong Xiaole. Her left hand had developed raw calluses from practice, signaling her successful completion of the joint exam.
She explained that this was a significant step forward, and her next focus would be the more challenging school exam. On the morning of the school exam, Tong Xiaole arrived to pick up Yi Lan. Before they left, Yi Lan eagerly took his hands, asking him to pass on his "top student's luck" to her, to which Tong Xiaole playfully told her to close her eyes and make a proper wish.
He then assured her that she already had his blessing and would definitely pass. As they arrived at the exam venue, Yi Lan was surprised to find Luo Ningzi also preparing for the school exam. Luo Ningzi explained that a sudden family business bankruptcy and her failed scholarship application meant the school exam was her only viable path forward. She expressed concern that Yi Lan might feel she had been deceitful by keeping this secret.
Yi Lan, however, quickly reassured her, understanding that there must have been valid reasons for her silence. She also expressed concern for Ningzi, noticing she was dressed too lightly for the cold and urging her to warm up. Yi Lan encouraged Luo Ningzi, telling her she would shine whether in China or abroad, and urged her not to bear her burdens alone. Luo Ningzi thanked her for the support, and they wished each other luck.
As the winter break approached, Mr. Bu reminded the students not to get too carried away. Yi Lan mentioned Luo Ningzi's participation in the school exam, which came as a surprise to Chen Fan, who had assumed Luo Ningzi would pursue overseas studies. Tong Xiaole advised against prying, saying Luo Ningzi would share details if she wanted to.
Chen Fan, acknowledging the politeness, decided to ask Mr. Bu how to get into Hailan University, showing his support for Ningzi's new path. Later, Chen Fan presented Luo Ningzi with a box of her favorite imported chocolates, sharing a quote he admired: "I have wrestled with myself for long. I'd rather just be me." He told her he believed she was truly amazing and would shine wherever she went, making Luo Ningzi thank him.
Separately, Qiao Mengmeng showed Yi Lan an interesting social media account featuring a profile picture strikingly similar to Yi Lan's. While studying with Tong Xiaole at the musical instrument store, Yi Lan explained her fascination with the account. She noted that the blogger posted photos of various local spots they frequented, like their breakfast shop, coffee shop, and street.
Yi Lan was convinced the blogger was someone close to them, possibly even from their school, pointing out that the pinned photo of a girl's back shared an identical school uniform skirt hem. She theorized that this photo was pinned because the girl was the blogger's secret crush. Tong Xiaole tried to dismiss her observations, claiming all school uniforms looked similar.
When Yi Lan's phone died and she tried to borrow Tong Xiaole's to continue looking, he quickly claimed his phone was also dead. Yi Lan, noticing his red ears and suspecting he was hiding something, playfully wrestled with him for his phone, convinced he had a secret. On New Year's Eve, both Tong Xiaole's and Yi Lan's families had dinner at Zhonghai Restaurant and arranged to meet afterward.
At the restaurant, Tong Xiaole's mother warned his father, Mr. Tong, about an important client, Mr. Guo, who was holding their goods. She stressed that if he didn't pay, they would breach contract and couldn't even pay salaries, urging Mr. Tong not to offend him again. Mr. Tong found himself in a difficult situation, forced to drink repeatedly with Mr. Guo and his employees, who insisted on toasting him with both red wine and baijiu.
Tong Xiaole watched with growing distress. Meanwhile, in another private room, Yi Lan performed a cello piece for her family. Her strict aunt, however, immediately pointed out two missed notes, asking how many hours Yi Lan practiced a day and whether she could even get admitted like this. Yi Lan's father quickly interjected, explaining that Yi Lan had already passed her school exam, trying to alleviate her tension around her aunt, but Yi Lan remained visibly upset.
Back in Tong Xiaole's private room, when Mr. Guo and his associates continued to pressure Mr. Tong to drink, Tong Xiaole intervened. He grabbed a glass and offered to drink on his father's behalf. Mr. Guo, recognizing Tong Xiaole as the "top scorer in the high school entrance exam" that Mr. Tong often spoke of, encouraged him to drink, claiming he would have to learn sooner or later and offering a big red envelope as a bribe.
Mr. Tong tried to stop his son, saying kids couldn't drink, but Mr. Guo insisted. In the ensuing struggle for the glass, alcohol accidentally spilled onto Mr. Guo's clothes, creating a deeply awkward and tense situation. Angered, Mr. Guo chastised Mr. Tong for spoiling his son. Tong Xiaole, seeing his father’s humiliation, confronted him, asking, "Dad, get up. What are you doing? Can't you see this person is deliberately making things difficult for you?"
Unable to tolerate the situation any longer, Tong Xiaole abruptly left the private room, with his father following close behind, scolding him. They exchanged heated words, with Mr. Tong accusing his son of looking down on him despite his hard work to provide for him. Tong Xiaole retorted, admitting he did look down on his father, and walked away. Yi Lan, who had gone to the restroom, witnessed their argument.
She offered to accompany Tong Xiaole for a walk, asking if he was okay and reassuring him that she would stand by him no matter what. While walking down some steps, she accidentally sprained her ankle, crying out in pain. Despite her injury, her first thought was to check if Tong Xiaole was still upset. Tong Xiaole, dismissing her concern for him, helped her sit by the roadside and went to a nearby pharmacy for medicine.
As snow began to fall and the cold intensified, Yi Lan, unable to wait, limped back to the restaurant. Inside, she found her younger brother, Xuan, playing with her cello. She tried to tell him it wasn't a toy, but her aunt sided with Xuan, leading to a struggle for the cello. The instrument fell to the ground and broke. Overwhelmed with hurt and frustration, Yi Lan ran crying out of the restaurant.
Tong Xiaole returned with medicine to find Yi Lan outside, wearing his jacket which he had retrieved for her, still in tears. He helped apply medicine to her sprained ankle. Despite the pain, she thoughtfully offered him steamed buns and plum syrup, knowing he hadn't eaten. She told him the buns were Xuan's favorite, and she had purposefully taken them all so Xuan couldn't have any. Soon after, Xuan, accompanied by his parents, came out to apologize to Yi Lan.
Yi Lan readily forgave him, and they promised never to argue again. After returning home, Tong Xiaole's mother offered him dumplings, but he politely declined, having already eaten. His father, Mr. Tong, completely changed his demeanor, sincerely apologizing for slapping him earlier. Mr. Tong revealed that Mr. Bu had informed him of Tong Xiaole's interest in applying to the Department of Photography.
He expressed his full support, stating his desire for Tong Xiaole to have a goal and something to strive for, and even promised to open a photography studio for him after graduation. Tong Xiaole's mother then presented him with a surprise: an imported camera that his father had specially arranged to buy from abroad. Tong Xiaole was overjoyed by his parents' understanding and generosity.
His father explained that he had always worried Tong Xiaole found him annoying and preferred to be alone, which led to their arguments. Tong Xiaole then gave his father a health drink, urging him to drink less alcohol for his stomach. His father vowed to take better care of the family and him, and they shared a warm, playful embrace.
Later, Tong Xiaole, Yi Lan, Chen Fan, Qiao Mengmeng, and Luo Ningzi secretly gathered at the school to set off fireworks for the New Year. Chen Fan had invited Zhao Zhenghao, as he was now considered part of their group. As fireworks illuminated the night sky, they all made wishes. Yi Lan wished to successfully pass the art exam and be admitted to Hailan University. Tong Xiaole playfully teased her for eavesdropping on his own wish for her success.
Chen Fan wished for a kinder year and financial prosperity for everyone, while Luo Ningzi mentioned she just wanted to sing. Qiao Mengmeng, however, confessed her desire to fall in love. In March, the art exam results were announced. Yi Lan was ranked thirty-third, but Hailan University only admitted fifteen students that year. Determined, Yi Lan decided to intensely focus on her academic subjects to improve her chances. Tong Xiaole, initially blunt about her chances, still agreed to tutor her.
Luo Ningzi, on the other hand, had successfully passed the admission lines for several universities and shared this good news with Yi Lan over the phone, though she hadn't yet made a preferred choice and still depended on her academic scores. Yi Lan, motivated, declared her intention to intensely focus on academic subjects as well, hoping they could become schoolmates. Tong Xiaole continued to tutor Yi Lan, leading to continuous improvement in her monthly exams, which culminated in their graduation.
Mr. Bu proudly declared Class 9, Grade 11 the best class he had ever taught. When the college entrance exam academic results were released, Yi Lan was thrilled to announce to Tong Xiaole over the phone that she scored 512 points and was successfully admitted to Hailan University. Tong Xiaole's score was initially "hidden," which his father excitedly explained meant he was among the top 50 in the province, as Mr. Bu had told him. They celebrated his outstanding achievement.
Tong Xiaole then called Yi Lan, greeting her as a fellow "schoolmate" to Hailan University. However, during a celebration with friends, Chen Fan expressed concern about Luo Ningzi, mentioning she hadn't replied to his messages. Qiao Mengmeng revealed that her father, who was looking to buy a house, had discovered Luo Ningzi's family home was for sale. She explained that something had happened to Luo Ningzi's family, leading her to spend the summer vacation at her grandmother's house. Tong Xiaole immediately proposed visiting her, having already found her grandmother's address.
