Rush to the Dead Summer Recap, Plot, Synopsis
Rush to the Dead Summer Synopsis
Li Xia and her childhood friend Cheng Qiqi were admitted to Qianchuan First High School and met the legendary Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhi’ang, with the joining of Yu Jian and other classmates, they officially started their youthful and beautiful high school life.
After graduation, the door of the adult world opened to them, and everyone lived a very different life.
Fu Xiaosi released a collection of his paintings, which became a hit all over China.
Li Xia became Fu Xiaosi’s assistant and girlfriend.
Qiqi won the singing competition and became the youth idol of China.
Yu Jian, who went north to become a singer, still persists in his dream.
While everyone is being swept away by the fast-approaching world, bigger adversities come one after another, almost completely reversing and affecting everyone’s life: Fu Xiaosi’s hardships, Li Xia’s departure, Lu Zhi’ang’s imprisonment, Cheng Qiqi’s betrayal, and the death of Yu Jian’s boyfriend.
Ten years have passed, They discovered that nothing can be permanent except memories, but they have all learned to love and grown up.
Rush to the Dead Summer Recap
Episode 1 Recap
The birdsong and floral fragrance of early morning, accompanied by the gentle sunrise, made everything so peaceful and serene. In the classroom of Class 3, Senior Year, the teacher was conducting the final roll call. The melody of youth echoed in the classroom, yet it couldn't hide the students' inner regret and reluctance to part.
The homeroom teacher congratulated the students on completing the best coming-of-age ceremony of their high school years; now they had finally become free birds wanting to fly. The students couldn't suppress their reluctance to part with the teacher and were already crying in a heap. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi brought a cake to offer blessings to the teacher, and everyone was immersed in the joy of graduation.
Farewell was imminent; while sadness was hard to hide, there was also anticipation for the future. The teaching building was filled with joyful songs, and as the afterglow of the setting sun faded, the graduation bell slowly began to toll. The evening lights were dim and quiet. Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia, and Lu Zhiang spoke of their innermost thoughts.
Fu Xiaosi hoped to attend the same university as Li Xia, and Lu Zhiang had also successfully made his own plans for the future. Cheng Qiqi bought sky lanterns. The group wrote their truest thoughts and most beautiful aspirations on the lanterns, entrusting their warmest original intentions to them, letting them slowly drift towards the unknown distance, marking a satisfying end to their high school era.
Back in their first year of high school, on the first day of school, Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi raced on bicycles. Their brotherly bond was intimate and unbreakable; they were so cheerful under the sun. Seeing Fu Xiaosi far ahead of him, Lu Zhiang came up with a clever plan, seizing the opportunity to take a taxi to try and overtake him, but unexpected traffic jams halfway through thwarted his attempt.
In the quiet campus, Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi were cycling too fast and almost collided with the new student, Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi braked in time but fell hard to the ground himself. Fortunately, Li Xia was safe and sound. Fu Xiaosi, with the air of a top student, lectured Li Xia, calling him clumsy. Li Xia felt bewildered. Cheng Qiqi was a genuine rich girl; her parents drove her to school in a luxury car.
Halfway there, Cheng Qiqi met her friend Li Xia and entered the halls of high school with him. The campus was full of new faces, permeated with the scent of youth and sunshine. In the dorm room, Li Xia was excitedly unpacking his luggage. He also thoughtfully distributed gifts to his new roommates. The broadcast announced the organization of the freshmen's opening ceremony, and everyone rushed to the sports field to gather.
The opening ceremony of Qianchuan No. 1 High School officially began. The principal spoke energetically on the podium, but his passionate speech, in Li Xia's eyes, was full of clichés. Below the stage, Cheng Qiqi and Li Xia were causing trouble. Their playful antics drew the displeasure of Li Xia's homeroom teacher, Teacher Wen Ren, who gave them a sharp look. Cheng Qiqi advised Li Xia to behave himself.
Fu Xiaosi went on stage to speak on behalf of the freshmen, and everyone cheered wildly for him. Fu Xiaosi suddenly realized he had taken the wrong speech manuscript. Recalling the morning, he realized he might have accidentally picked it up when he collided with Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi's face showed his embarrassment, but he still confidently strode onto the podium. Standing on the podium, looking at the huge crowd below, Fu Xiaosi, without his manuscript, seemed a bit flustered.
However, with his cool demeanor and brief, fluent speech, Fu Xiaosi's address earned a round of applause. After the opening ceremony dispersed, Li Xia anxiously chased after Fu Xiaosi, but was a step too late. The school leaders called Fu Xiaosi in for a talk, criticizing his unsatisfactory performance and punishing him by making him write a self-criticism report. Fu Xiaosi scoffed at the leaders' criticism and arrogantly walked out of the office.
Li Xia called out to Fu Xiaosi, wanting to explain about the manuscript to him, but Fu Xiaosi completely ignored Li Xia's presence. Cheng Qiqi and Li Xia came to the cafeteria together for a meal. Cheng Qiqi looked at the unappetizing food and, at the table, shared school gossip with Li Xia, kindly reminding him to be careful. Li Xia was curious about Fu Xiaosi's actions and asked Cheng Qiqi for her opinion.
Cheng Qiqi misunderstood, thinking someone was bullying Li Xia, and offered to help Li Xia get even. Li Xia was still puzzled by Fu Xiaosi's unique personality. The basketball court in the afternoon was so quiet. Li Xia, alone, felt the breeze, writing down his reflections on the first day of school in his notebook, completely forgetting about class time.
In the first high school class, Teacher Wen Ren immediately gave the students a stern warning, announcing new class rules in front of the entire class. Li Xia suddenly realized that class time had started and frantically rushed to the classroom to apologize to the teacher. Teacher Wen Ren didn't give Li Xia a chance to explain his tardiness and criticized him sternly.
Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang were also late, but the teacher's attitude towards them was very kind, gently reminding them to be careful next time. This made Li Xia feel extremely embarrassed. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi were famous popular figures on campus, but Li Xia was completely unaware. His deskmate, Chen Wenjing, warmly greeted Li Xia and told him about Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang's glorious history. Her fangirl demeanor was something Li Xia couldn't stand.
Lu Zhiang greeted Li Xia warmly, while Fu Xiaosi had a cold expression. Cheng Qiqi encouraged Li Xia to persist in his dream of painting and told him that the school's sketch studio was recruiting new members. Li Xia was touched by this. Back in his dorm room, Li Xia took out his collection of sketchbooks and admired each drawing in them.
The roommates' enthusiasm and generosity slowly brought them closer, as they each shared their hobbies and aspirations for the future. Li Xia's message for high school was that the thing he most wanted to achieve was to pick up his paintbrush again and pour all his emotions into his art. In the middle of the night, when his roommates were feeling unwell, Li Xia carefully looked after them.
The roommates' painful cries pierced through the entire dormitory; it was destined to be a restless night. Li Xia rushed to art class. Having not picked up a paintbrush for a long time, he felt a bit rusty. Li Xia accidentally dropped his paintbrush, only to see Fu Xiaosi drawing intently. Looking at Fu Xiaosi's passionate way of drawing, Li Xia felt a stir in his heart. Perhaps youth is full of such coincidences: Fu Xiaosi became Li Xia's front-row neighbor, and Li Xia became Fu Xiaosi's back-row seatmate.
Episode 2 Recap
Li Xia, dropping his brush, was a bit flustered. He quickly apologized to Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi glanced indifferently at Li Xia, ordering him to remain absolutely quiet and not to disturb others. Li Xia continued painting at ease. Lu Zhiang, however, suddenly ran over to tease Li Xia. Their loud movements attracted the teacher's warning, and both of them wore expressions of extreme embarrassment. Fu Xiaosi was curious why Lu Zhiang had suddenly become so interested in painting.
Lu Zhiang watched Li Xia's receding back, not paying attention to Fu Xiaosi's words, and just perfunctorily said that he was very interested in painting. Li Xia returned to his dormitory. He wrote down what he had seen and heard in the studio in his notebook for the priest.
It was then that he realized that the usually cold and arrogant Fu Xiaosi possessed such superb painting skills, and he felt a bit of admiration for Fu Xiaosi in his heart. Li Xia exerted tremendous effort to help his roommate put on a skirt, and accompanied his roommate to the tennis court. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang also arrived at the tennis court, where they coincidentally encountered the school's notorious bullies.
The bullies provoked Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang, issuing a challenge directly to them. Li Xia disliked their overwhelming numbers and stepped forward to defend Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang. Fu Xiaosi, however, completely disregarded his opponents, accepted their challenge, and made a bet. On the court, Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang cooperated flawlessly, their superb skills utterly defeating their opponents.
The opponents fled in disarray, and Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang's brilliant performance earned thunderous applause from the students watching the game. Li Xia also changed his perception of the two. The teacher announced the results of the English entrance mock exam. Li Xia had originally been confident about getting first place. However, the teacher suddenly told the students that Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang had scored perfect marks. All the students cast envious glances at the two of them.
Li Xia immediately felt a little disappointed but had to admit that the two truly deserved it. Because it was youth, they were young and wild. To pursue the idol in his heart, Li Xia helped Cheng Qiqi secretly take photos of their idol from a record store. Those seemingly foolish actions, during a student era with idols in their hearts, all felt so innocent and dreamy. Cheng Qiqi took Li Xia to eat and chat.
While by the school road, Li Yanran, eager to see Fu Xiaosi, ordered her driver to speed up. Li Xia, distracted for a moment, did not notice the speeding car and was accidentally hit and injured. Cheng Qiqi immediately took photos of the accident scene as evidence. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang happened to be passing by.
When Fu Xiaosi saw Li Xia's foot was injured, he immediately picked Li Xia up and carried him towards the infirmary without a second thought. Lying in Fu Xiaosi's warm embrace, Li Xia tried hard to control his inner nervousness and unease, and shyness had already crept onto his face. The doctor treated Li Xia's wound. The pain made Li Xia unable to help but cry out. He subconsciously gripped Fu Xiaosi's hand tightly. Fu Xiaosi did not complain.
After the doctor finished treating Li Xia's injuries, Fu Xiaosi casually picked up Li Xia's sketchbook. Li Xia told him that he liked the priest. Fu Xiaosi seemed a bit surprised. Just as the two were happily conversing, Li Yanran suddenly interrupted their conversation. She declared her ownership to Li Xia, saying she was Fu Xiaosi's girlfriend, and forcibly pulled Fu Xiaosi away. Watching Fu Xiaosi's departing back, Li Xia felt a little lost in his heart.
He ultimately could not escape the growing pains of youth and could only console himself. In the following days, Fu Xiaosi consistently tried to get close to Li Xia and wanted to take care of his foot injury. Li Xia was still angry about the ambiguous relationship between Fu Xiaosi and Li Yanran, and ignored Fu Xiaosi's goodwill. The school art festival was approaching.
Teacher Wenren assigned Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang to participate and asked Fu Xiaosi to recommend a candidate. Fu Xiaosi hesitantly said that he recommended Li Xia. Li Xia was very surprised. Everyone was discussing Fu Xiaosi's recommendation of Li Xia. Li Xia, following Fu Xiaosi's advice, rushed to the art studio alone late at night, hoping to make up for his lacking drawing skills. The moonless night was windy, trees swayed, and the heavy atmosphere instilled fear.
Li Xia walked nervously on the way to the art studio. Li Xia gently pushed open the door, but unexpectedly saw Fu Xiaosi engrossed in painting. Li Xia couldn't bear to disturb him while he painted and wanted to quietly leave. But unexpectedly, his movements were too loud and startled Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi did not blame Li Xia; instead, he urged him to practice drawing. The two quietly enjoyed their time alone in the tranquil and silent art studio.
The dean urgently summoned Li Xia via the broadcast. Li Xia nervously rushed to the office, only to see Li Yanran waiting for him in the office with her father. Li Yanran's father apologized to Li Xia on her behalf and offered him a sum of money as compensation. The driver, moreover, stood by and mocked Li Xia for his poor family background. Li Xia did not accept Li Yanran's father's goodwill.
His self-esteem bruised, he ran back to the classroom and grieved alone at his desk. Lu Zhiang, who saw Li Xia at the office door, was worried about Li Xia and ran after him to comfort him. Fu Xiaosi waited alone in the art studio to tutor Li Xia in painting. But Li Xia was late in coming. Fu Xiaosi was restless and had no mind for painting.
In the empty art studio, there was only his lonely figure, appearing solitary and sad. Lu Zhiang took Li Xia to a quiet place near the school. He sincerely opened his heart to Li Xia. In fact, in Lu Zhiang's heart, he had already deeply fallen for the pure and strong Li Xia. Lu Zhiang's thoughtful companionship chased away all the unhappiness in Li Xia's heart. Lu Zhiang rode a bicycle with Li Xia.
The two cycled through the verdant paths, freely enjoying the warmth of the sun, all their worries having vanished. Fu Xiaosi walked along the road, disheartened. But he encountered Lu Zhiang happily cycling with Li Xia. Jealousy immediately arose in Fu Xiaosi's heart. He tightly clutched a cola bottle, suppressing his inner rage.
Episode 3 Recap
Li Yanran ran over and called out to Fu Xiaosi, inviting him to go home with her. Her eyes were full of tenderness for Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi was thinking of Li Xia in his heart and didn't pay attention to Li Yanran's words. He only agreed to go home with her.
At Fu Xiaosi's home, Li Yanran went out of her way to please Fu Xiaosi's mother, trying hard to gain approval, hoping to close the distance between herself and Fu Xiaosi, so that their becoming a couple would be natural. Fu Xiaosi felt awkward listening to his mother and Li Yanran's conversation. He didn't like Li Yanran, but he ultimately couldn't escape this complicated relationship.
Thinking of Li Xia and Lu Zhiang getting closer, a sense of inexplicable disappointment arose in his heart. The roommates saw Lu Zhiang giving Li Xia a ride back to school outside, unable to suppress their curiosity. When Li Xia returned to the dormitory, his roommates cast gossipy glances at him. Li Xia didn't explain anything, sitting alone in a chair, casually reading a book. Late at night, the roommates were all asleep.
Li Xia, using a faint light, secretly hid in his quilt, writing notes to the priest. The lines were full of doubts. He didn't know how to get along with the cold and slow-to-warm-up Fu Xiaosi. With two different family backgrounds and two non-parallel worlds, multiple struggles and hardships were destined to exist between them. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi walked on the campus in the early morning.
Fu Xiaosi was in a low mood because they both liked Li Xia. He asked Lu Zhiang why he had suddenly been so concerned about Li Yanran's and his own affairs recently, wondering if it was because of Li Xia. Lu Zhiang remained silent. In fact, Fu Xiaosi knew very well in his heart that Lu Zhiang had an unusual concern for Li Xia, but he also had no way to stop his inner feelings of liking Li Xia.
English dictation was taking place in class. After the dictation, Fu Xiaosi angrily threw his dictation notebook onto Li Xia's desk. Li Xia felt as if he had eaten dynamite and couldn't be bothered to respond to Fu Xiaosi. Because his bicycle was locked by Fu Xiaosi, Lu Zhiang had to single-handedly carry it back to the bike shed. Sweating profusely from exhaustion, he was teased by Fu Xiaosi, and the anger in his heart could not dissipate.
The two engaged in open and covert struggles. During PE class, Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi confronted each other, neither giving way. A rift appeared between the best of brothers for the first time, and their brotherhood faced a test. Fortunately, the two did not easily become enemies. They playfully joked around, and the rift and misunderstandings between them vanished. Lu Zhiang told Fu Xiaosi that Li Xia's family background was not good; he had always depended on his mother.
Seeing Fu Xiaosi's indifferent attitude, he felt so angry. Fu Xiaosi understood the whole story and felt even more sympathy for Li Xia in his heart. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia exchanged notes. Not many words were needed between them; the small notes already carried their feelings for each other. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia continued to fulfill their promise of Wednesday painting tutoring as usual. Their feelings slowly developed during their increasing time together.
The midterm exam results came out. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang were still among the top students, but Li Xia did not perform ideally. Because of the unsatisfactory scores, Li Xia was in a low mood, bearing the sadness brought by the exam alone. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang didn't want Li Xia to be constantly troubled by heavy studies, so they forcefully pulled him to skip class and relax at an amusement park.
At the amusement park, the three thoroughly enjoyed the excitement and pleasure brought by the rides, and their study worries had long been cast aside. Li Yanran happily brought movie tickets to find Fu Xiaosi, but found that Fu Xiaosi was not in the classroom. Cheng Qiqi proudly told Li Yanran that Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi, and Lu Zhiang had a very close relationship, warning her not to be cold and sarcastic towards Li Xia anymore.
Li Yanran's jealousy began to grow in her heart. Fu Xiaosi brought Lu Zhiang and Li Xia to his home as guests, but found that Li Yanran was also there. Li Xia looked very embarrassed. Fu's mother took Li Xia to get some clean clothes and privately asked about Li Xia's family situation. Fu's mother learned that Li Xia was from a single-parent family.
She asked Li Xia not to skip class and not to make such crazy moves that would hinder Fu Xiaosi's future. Li Xia could understand the implied meaning in Fu's mother's words. The experience at Fu Xiaosi's home left Li Xia feeling a bit disheartened. He realized for the first time that the gap between himself and Fu Xiaosi was so unreachable. He had always tried hard to get closer, but he could never escape the cruelty of reality.
In the following days, Li Xia tried to avoid Fu Xiaosi and unintentionally distanced himself from him. The class held elections for head and deputy class monitor. Teacher Wen Ren appointed Fu Xiaosi as the head monitor, and Li Xia was also elected as the deputy monitor because he was deeply liked by his classmates. Cheng Qiqi waited specifically for Lu Zhiang, excitedly taking him to the music room. She knew Lu Zhiang was talented and skilled in musical instruments.
She hoped Lu Zhiang would accompany her, aiming to make a splash at the school's evening gala. Lu Zhiang accepted Cheng Qiqi's invitation, but he begged Cheng Qiqi to keep it a secret for him and not let Li Xia know. Lu Zhiang played Li Xia's favorite piano piece with great emotion. He wanted to capture all of Li Xia's preferences. Perhaps it is when one truly cares about someone that one wants to know everything about him. This is probably what the initial budding of a beautiful romance looks like.
Episode 4 Recap
Li Xia told Fu Xiaosi that he would not practice drawing anymore for the foreseeable future. Before he even finished speaking, he hurriedly avoided Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi felt a little lost in his heart. Fu Xiaosi was painting alone in the art studio when he suddenly realized he had forgotten something. Fu Xiaosi urgently rushed to the classroom to retrieve it, but accidentally saw Li Xia alone cleaning the classroom in Class Seven at the classroom door.
Fu Xiaosi was displeased and ran to question Li Xia. Li Xia was distant towards Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi forcibly pulled Li Xia out of the classroom. Fu Xiaosi did not want Li Xia to easily give up his painting dream. Li Xia had an unspeakable secret in his heart, but he could only create a false impression and keep his distance from Fu Xiaosi. This might be what he considered the safest distance between parallel lines.
Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia were sulking, as gloomy as if they had eaten gunpowder. Due to the worrying chemistry level of the entire class recently, the chemistry teacher ordered Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi to take on the responsibility of class monitor and call on students to actively enroll in tutoring classes. Fu Xiaosi perfunctorily handled it, but Li Xia was kept behind by the teacher. Li Xia's chemistry grades were severely unbalanced with other subjects.
The teacher criticized Li Xia for needing balanced development. Li Xia felt a little guilty. Li Xia returned to the classroom and told the students to actively sign up for the tutoring class. The students firmly resisted, not wanting the teacher to charge exorbitant fees. However, the teacher became furious in class, reprimanding the students for rebelling.
He announced that students whose chemistry exam scores did not meet the standard tomorrow must attend remedial classes, and the students grumbled in protest. Cheng Qiqi complained to Li Xia about the chemistry teacher's inhumane teaching regulations. Both were distressed by the upcoming chemistry exam. Lu Zhiang suddenly approached the two of them and gave them the bad idea of stealing the exam papers in advance.
Li Xia, in a moment of quick thinking, insisted on first reporting the situation to the homeroom teacher to seek support. Li Xia reported the situation to Teacher Wenren, but Teacher Wenren did not care about Li Xia's request. The teacher's tough attitude crushed Li Xia's last ray of hope for help, and he resolutely agreed to Lu Zhiang's suggestion.
The middle of the night was quiet and still, all students immersed in stable sweet dreams, yet unusual figures appeared in front of the office door in the teaching building. Li Xia, Cheng Qiqi, and Lu Zhiang gathered outside the office door, discussing the plan to steal the exam papers. Lu Zhiang and Cheng Qiqi painstakingly searched for the exam papers. Lu Zhiang, who found the papers, enthusiastically took charge of copying them.
The security guard suddenly came to check in. Li Xia, worried about being exposed, continuously mimicked cat meows to relay messages to Lu Zhiang and Cheng Qiqi. Upon receiving the message, Lu Zhiang and Cheng Qiqi immediately hid. Fortunately, they escaped danger and were not discovered. However, Li Xia ran into big trouble. His continuous meowing aroused the suspicion of the security guard, who immediately ran to try and catch the troublemaker.
But Fu Xiaosi suddenly appeared and took Li Xia away, allowing Li Xia to escape. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia hid in the chemistry lab. The quiet environment allowed them to hear each other's breathing. Fu Xiaosi affectionately told Li Xia that protecting him was a wonderful thing, and he hoped that in the future, no matter what they encountered, they could share honor and disgrace with Li Xia.
Li Xia held warmth in his heart, and feelings quietly began to grow. The few who got the exam answers were incredibly excited, and the next day, they eagerly passed the answers to all their classmates. The exam proceeded, and the students looked confident. However, the teacher was not as foolish as imagined. He found that students who usually lagged behind in class had surprisingly achieved high scores, and he was furious, suspecting foul play.
He pressed the students to reveal who the main culprit was, and everyone hesitated. Li Xia did not want to make things difficult for his classmates. He clenched his fists, gritting his teeth, ready to take on all the responsibility. Fu Xiaosi held Li Xia back, then bravely stood up alone, taking all the responsibility upon himself. Seeing Fu Xiaosi's courage, Li Xia also stood up and voluntarily admitted his mistake.
Lu Zhiang, unable to tolerate the teacher's tyrannical behavior, also stood up and confronted the teacher. With the three of them taking the lead, all the students in the class bravely stood up against the teacher. The teacher, seeing the firm gazes of all the students, angrily punished the entire class by making them copy the exam papers one hundred times, then stormed off.
Perhaps this is what is called camaraderie: knowing well that they would be punished, yet still bravely choosing to bear the responsibility together with all their companions. The expression of youth is often reckless, and growth is always accompanied by growing pains. They raised their arms and cheered because of their youth, and ultimately paid the price for their youth.
The chemistry teacher, unable to tolerate the students challenging his authority, reported them to the dean, hoping the dean would step in to resolve the issue. To maintain the school's image, the dean announced in front of the entire class that Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi, and Lu Zhiang were expelled to rectify the school's conduct. Faced with the sudden blow, the three fell into confusion. Teacher Wenren did not want the three to suffer unfair treatment.
He righteously and sternly accused the chemistry teacher to his face of violating teaching ethics and harshly criticized his inappropriate conduct of privately charging students for tutoring. After careful consideration, the dean finally decided to give Li Xia and the other two a severe warning disciplinary action. Teacher Wenren's painstaking efforts paid off. Teacher Wenren painstakingly helped Li Xia and the other two, yet he never gained the students' understanding.
Due to the severe consequences of the trio's cheating, the rotating red flag of Li Xia's class was forcibly confiscated. Li Xia looked at the red flag with deep reluctance in his heart. He ran to rally his classmates, hoping to use the power of the collective to hang the red flag back in the classroom again. Li Xia was full of passion. Fu Xiaosi quietly approached him and handed his carefully organized chemistry notes to Li Xia. Li Xia looked at Fu Xiaosi affectionately, and feelings quietly began to stir.
Episode 5 Recap
Looking at the empty white marks on the wall, the mood of the students in the class was very low. Teacher Wenren blamed the students for their arrogance and impulsiveness, warning them not to challenge authority again, to abandon their foolish ideas as soon as possible, and to do their best to re-hang the Red Flag of Honor in the class at the New Year's Eve party. Li Xia also encouraged the students to compete for collective honor.
Fu Xiaosi meticulously explained important chemistry knowledge points to Li Xia, but Li Xia stared blankly at the white marks on the wall, feeling empty inside. He always thought about doing something for the class. Fu Xiaosi looked at the distracted Li Xia, mistakenly thinking that he was observing Lu Zhiang. Li Xia suggested to Fu Xiaosi to brainstorm ideas for the New Year's Eve party to win back the Red Flag of Honor.
Lu Zhiang readily agreed, but Fu Xiaosi felt that their actions were too childish. Lu Zhiang and Li Xia engrossed themselves in sketching the outline of the Red Flag of Honor, and the two became more and more tacit, but Fu Xiaosi felt a pang of jealousy. Cheng Qiqi and Li Yanran secretly competed, neither giving way to the other. Li Yanran came to find Fu Xiaosi, advising him not to get too close to Li Xia.
Lu Zhiang walked over to stand up for Fu Xiaosi, confronting Li Yanran directly. He suspected that Li Yanran was the one who reported the stolen exam papers. Li Yanran, feeling guilty, darted her eyes and, afraid that her actions would be exposed, excused herself and left. Fu Xiaosi told Lu Zhiang that he was no longer responsible for planning the New Year's Eve party.
Li Xia remained troubled by thoughts of the Red Flag of Honor, and Lu Zhiang tried every way to cheer Li Xia up. Fu Xiaosi was painting at home, and Li Xia's words kept flashing in his mind. He decided to secretly help Li Xia. The students in the class were very resistant to participating in the New Year's activities.
Li Xia's arrangements and ideas met with obstacles, and Li Xia was at a loss as to what to do with the students. Fu Xiaosi walked into the classroom and coldly demanded that all students obey Li Xia's arrangements and actively fight for the class collective. Lu Zhiang took the lead in supporting Li Xia, and the students in the class also responded positively. Everyone cheered for the New Year's Eve party.
Teacher Wenren, observing the students working so diligently from outside the door, felt a warmth in his heart. We may have gotten lost in our youth, but we can always find the right direction with the support of our companions, so we always taste sweetness amidst the bitterness of youth. The students in the class had all sorts of strange ideas and voiced their opinions.
Song Feifei, recalling the spring grass cake Li Xia shared with her at the beginning of the semester, proposed "Memories of Home" as the theme, offering to cook personally to show sincerity. Lu Zhiang playfully objected because he couldn't cook, but he couldn't go against the majority, so he had to participate. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi went out to buy supplies for the New Year's Eve party.
While resting by the roadside, Li Xia bought sweet potatoes for himself and Fu Xiaosi to enjoy. Li Xia's kindness and easily satisfied nature allowed Fu Xiaosi to understand Li Xia more deeply. Li Xia remembered that today was the day the art magazine was sold and rushed to the bookstore, only to be told that the magazine he wanted was sold out. Li Xia's mood plummeted.
Fu Xiaosi took the opportunity to pull Li Xia to catch up on chemistry lessons, though Li Xia was a hundred times unwilling. Fu Xiaosi guided Li Xia in a chemistry experiment. Li Xia accidentally mixed two chemical substances and injured his hand. Fu Xiaosi anxiously helped him clean it and worriedly reprimanded him. Li Xia was upset that he couldn't complete the cooking for the New Year's Eve party. Looking at Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia had an idea.
He coquettishly asked Fu Xiaosi to help him finish. Fu Xiaosi looked at Li Xia's smile, feeling a faint worry in his heart. Li Xia carefully guided Fu Xiaosi in cooking, but unexpectedly, Fu Xiaosi was full of blunders. Li Xia saw that even the aloof genius had areas he wasn't good at and was secretly happy. After repeated practice, Fu Xiaosi became proficient and gradually mastered the essence of cooking, and his efforts were affirmed by Li Xia.
The New Year's Eve party arrived, and the students wildly enjoyed the passion and joy. The food tasting session officially began, and the students indulged in the temptation of delicious food. There was a wide variety of food on the tables, and Lu Zhiang was impressed by Fu Xiaosi's hidden culinary skills. The results of the competition were announced: Fu Xiaosi's Mapo Tofu and Lu Zhiang's Spicy Chicken were tied.
Lu Zhiang then realized that Li Xia had not yet voted. Everyone urged Li Xia to vote, eagerly anticipating the final results. Li Xia cast the crucial vote for Lu Zhiang. As everyone cheered for Lu Zhiang, only Fu Xiaosi's eyes held deep disappointment. Li Xia told the students one by one about Teacher Wenren's selfless help to the class. Teacher Wenren also gave a homemade cake as a gift to all the students.
Lu Zhiang specifically got a piece of cake for Li Xia but overheard Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia's conversation. Only then did he realize that the popular Mapo Tofu was actually taught to Fu Xiaosi by Li Xia. Li Xia explained to Fu Xiaosi that he voted for Lu Zhiang because he didn't want to boast about his own abilities.
Fu Xiaosi learned from Li Xia that Li Xia's feelings for Lu Zhiang were not out of love, and his suspended heart finally settled. Unbeknownst to him, Fu Xiaosi had begun to envy Li Xia's concern for Lu Zhiang, and this was destined to be a tangled affair involving three people.
Episode 6 Recap
Thanks to the collective efforts of the entire class, the New Year's Eve gala was successfully held, and the Red Banner of Honor returned to the class again, finally completing the previously empty space on the wall. The power generated by youth's collisions is unpredictable; the sky at seventeen is exclusively for those bright and striving high school days.
As final exams approached, all students gave their absolute best, studying late into the night to prepare for the battle to achieve good grades. Li Xia felt immense pressure and was overcome with anxiety before the exams. Lu Zhiang watched Li Xia studying so hard and ran home to ask his mother to prepare a nourishing and invigorating soup for Li Xia.
Fu Xiaosi was grading Li Xia's chemistry test paper; chemistry was Li Xia's weakness, and Li Xia felt extremely anxious and worried. Fu Xiaosi advised Li Xia not to be too nervous, saying that only by relaxing could he perform normally. In the empty classroom, only the two of them were seen studying diligently.
Li Xia complained to Fu Xiaosi that he had been unlucky recently, with no good things happening, and he had also missed the idol Jisi's art book, making his disappointment even harder to hide. Fu Xiaosi passed by the bookstore, always remembering Li Xia's wish, and waited at the bookstore entrance just to buy the Jisi art book that Li Xia adored.
With the Jisi art book in hand, Fu Xiaosi could not contain his excitement and walked straight to Li Xia's dormitory building. Fu Xiaosi personally handed the Jisi art book to Li Xia and told him to believe in himself. With Fu Xiaosi's encouragement, Li Xia felt a greater sense of security; it turned out that the simple four words "believe in yourself" had such great charm, like a faint beam of light shining into his heart.
Lu Zhiang, full of joy, arrived at Li Xia's dorm building with the nourishing soup, but saw Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi's intimacy, and Lu Zhiang silently walked away. During the exam, Li Xia always remembered Fu Xiaosi's encouragement, and he completed the test paper smoothly. When the exam results were released, Fu Xiaosi deliberately scared Li Xia, saying his exam score was terrible. Li Xia rushed anxiously to check the results, but was surprised to find himself ranked third.
Li Xia could hardly believe his eyes, but Fu Xiaosi coldly said that it was his strength. Li Xia's efforts also earned praise from Teacher Wenren, and Li Xia felt as sweet as if he had eaten honey. After the final exams, everyone embarked on their journey home. For the first time returning home after being away, Li Xia wanted to immediately share the joys and sorrows of the past half-year with his mother.
Back home, Li Xia found everything in his hometown so familiar and intimate. Li Xia felt sympathy for his mother, personally bought her a gift, and told her to be careful to stay warm, and also presented his report card, the excellent grades giving his mother great comfort. The mother and son relied on each other, yet never lacked the warmth of home.
Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi grew tired of their monotonous life at home and decided to have Cheng Qiqi take them to Li Xia's hometown to visit the market and experience the hustle and bustle. Cheng Qiqi brought Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi to visit Li Xia at his home, and the sudden visit greatly surprised Li Xia. Li Xia took the group to visit the market together, and various new things made Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang very curious.
Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia, and two others came together to a temple fair near Li Xia's home. Local elders told the four that if they threw in a coin with a sincere wish and gave it to the person in their heart, their dream would surely come true. Li Xia silently made a wish, while Fu Xiaosi secretly watched Li Xia, his heart anticipating Li Xia's wish.
Cheng Qiqi gossiped about who Li Xia wanted to give the meaningful coin to, but Fu Xiaosi poured a bucket of cold water on Li Xia. Lu Zhiang wanted to show his feelings to Li Xia, so he walked away alone, persistently throwing coins. Lu Zhiang persistently threw coins, forgetting about going home. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia, afraid of delaying their return home, decided to set off to find him. Cheng Qiqi, nervous, accidentally sprained her ankle.
Fu Xiaosi proactively stayed to care for the immobile Cheng Qiqi, while Li Xia went alone through streets and alleys to search for Lu Zhiang. Fu Xiaosi thoughtfully cared for Cheng Qiqi. Cheng Qiqi felt an emotional stir towards Fu Xiaosi for the first time.
She told Fu Xiaosi about her family experiences – trust, gratitude; it was unclear what prompted Cheng Qiqi to reveal her most sensitive secret, but we know that the first stirrings of youth are often regarded as terrible encounters. Li Xia found Lu Zhiang under a large tree on Temple Street. Lu Zhiang said he wanted to throw in the coin and silently expressed his feelings for Li Xia.
To fulfill Lu Zhiang's wish, Li Xia personally handed his coin to Lu Zhiang, who beamed with joy, like a boy who had just fallen in love. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi missed the last bus home. Li Xia accompanied the two of them as they walked along the road. Under the moonlight, the shadows of the three seemed out of sync, yet they depicted the shape of emotions. Some emotions can only occur in one's youth – sadness, helplessness, missed opportunities – yet they can only be secretly buried deep in the heart, undetected.
Episode 7 Recap
Lu Zhiang told Li Xia that he had used sketching with Fu Xiaosi as an excuse to escape from home, and Li Xia couldn't help but feel a little worried. Fu's mother and Fu's father waited at home, full of expectation for Fu Xiaosi to return for the reunion. However, Fu Xiaosi called his mother to tell her that he would not be coming home for the Lunar New Year.
Fu's mother felt sad and disappointed, but she couldn't win against her stubborn son. After hanging up the phone, Fu's mother complained to Fu's father that the time their family spent together throughout the year was truly few and far between, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year had become bleak. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi came to Li Xia's home to learn how to make dumplings.
This was undoubtedly a major challenge for the pampered Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi was clumsy while making them, and Li Xia couldn't help but teach him hand-in-hand. Their first physical contact harbored the slight shyness of youth. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi pleasantly watched the Spring Festival Gala and enjoyed the delicious food with Li Xia's family. Their first Lunar New Year in an unfamiliar place brought a gentle warmth to Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang.
Compared to the cozy Lunar New Year atmosphere at Li Xia's home, the atmosphere at Cheng Qiqi's home seemed heavy. Cheng Qiqi spent the Lunar New Year at home, facing a large family, but she lacked a sense of belonging. Looking at her most familiar family members, she felt a sense of distance in her heart, and she could never truly open up to them as she would to her own immediate family.
Fu Xiaosi's family also celebrated New Year's Eve, but at the dinner table, there were only Fu's father and Fu's mother. Fu's father was focused on eating, while Fu's mother's face revealed melancholy and anger, because the lively atmosphere that should belong to a family was missing Fu Xiaosi's presence. Lu Zhiang suggested going to set off fireworks with Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi unintentionally held Li Xia's hand to teach him how to light the fireworks.
Lu Zhiang, watching their intimate actions quietly from the side, felt a touch of jealousy. The fireworks suddenly splattered, and Li Xia was startled instinctively. Lu Zhiang leaned behind Li Xia, and Li Xia, nestled in Lu Zhiang's arms, was also somewhat at a loss. Under the dazzling fireworks, Fu Xiaosi watched from afar as Lu Zhiang and Li Xia's feelings slowly grew closer, feeling an unspeakable bitterness in his heart.
Even the most beautiful fireworks could not dispel Fu Xiaosi's gloomy mood. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi couldn't go home and had to stay overnight at Li Xia's house. Fu Xiaosi looked at the toys displayed in Li Xia's room and his naive childhood photos, completely unable to understand a girl's mind. Lu Zhiang took off his clothes, and the coin Li Xia had given him suddenly slipped. Fu Xiaosi began to doubt Li Xia's feelings for Lu Zhiang.
Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang slept in the same bed. Fu Xiaosi couldn't help but ask about the relationship between Lu Zhiang and Li Xia, but Lu Zhiang, too tired, ignored Fu Xiaosi's words. Fu Xiaosi's heart remained uneasy, and he tossed and turned, unable to sleep. The next morning, not wanting to trouble Li Xia's mother and daughter anymore, Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi rushed home early.
They also drew cute images on Li Xia's naive photos, making Li Xia very happy. Fu Xiaosi returned home with his tired body. Li Yanran's family came to visit early that morning. Li Yanran poured her heart out to Fu Xiaosi, but Fu Xiaosi's heart held the innocent Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi's parents happily entertained Li Yanran's family to welcome the New Year. Fu's father suddenly received a work call and had to leave.
Fu's mother couldn't understand why Fu's father had to be busy with work even on a festive day like Lunar New Year, causing her to lose face. Fu's father was also helpless, and the two had a fierce conflict. Li Yanran's mother, not wanting Fu Xiaosi's mother to be embarrassed and fall into endless arguments, took the initiative to leave first. Li Yanran reminded Fu Xiaosi to pay more attention to his parents' emotions.
Fu Xiaosi secretly approached his parents, only to hear them arguing. Fu's mother warned Fu's father that if he left the house today, he shouldn't think about stepping back in. Fu Xiaosi cautiously walked into the living room, but Fu's mother sternly reprimanded him. She knew that Fu Xiaosi was lying to her, and she couldn't understand why her most cherished and beloved son had also learned to deceive her.
Coupled with Fu's father's constant immersion in work and little concern for the family, their family couldn't even have a decent, lively New Year's gathering. Fu's mother completely broke down and, in a fit of anger, left the house, leaving the father and son to fend for themselves at home. Fu's mother's angry departure left Fu Xiaosi and Fu's father unable to manage even basic daily life.
Starving, the father and son proactively went to the kitchen to figure out how to satisfy their hunger. Fu's father, with a confident look, impressively made egg-fried rice, but due to his clumsy tossing skills, he splattered Fu Xiaosi all over. The father and son's predicament was indescribable. Helpless and disheveled, the two could only rely on instant noodles to fill their stomachs.
Fu Xiaosi couldn't help but ask his father how he had initially confirmed his feelings for his mother, because in his heart, he was unsure if his feelings for Li Xia were true love. In life, we often don't bother to give much attention to things and people we take for granted, until one day we suddenly lose them, and only then do we realize how indispensable they are. And more important than survival itself, is heartfelt intention.
Episode 8 Recap
Fu's father earnestly recounted to Fu Xiaosi the budding experiences of how he and Fu's mother met, got to know each other, and fell in love. When Fu's mother was young, she was pursued by many, while he himself was poor and had nothing. However, with his persistent efforts and meticulous care, he slowly captured Fu's mother's heart. They have been together for over twenty years since they first held hands, enduring hardships, and supporting each other.
Although there were bumps along the road, both of them upheld a forgiving spirit, walking hand in hand to this day. Fate will always favor those who work hard. Even two seemingly impossible parallel lines will eventually intersect at a certain moment, in a certain space, and will never separate again. Fu Xiaosi looked at his father, as if he was reacquainting himself with the father who had been with him for over twenty years.
His father's face bore the marks of time, yet still showed the loving kindness a father should possess. He realized for the first time that every relationship is like quicksand and a small stream, constantly changing shape amidst continuous collisions. Fu's father cancelled his work at the office and rushed with Fu Xiaosi to find Fu's mother, asking her to come home. Accompanied by Fu Xiaosi, Fu's father found Fu's mother, who was sitting alone in the park sulking.
Fu's father softened his stance and admitted his mistake to Fu's mother. The worries between Fu's mother's brows eased, and a smile appeared on her face. Seeing his parents reconcile, Fu Xiaosi also felt very sweet, and the home returned to its usual harmony and warmth.
When young, parents always seem invincible in a child's heart, but only when one truly touches the softest part of their parents' hearts does one discover that parents also have a tender and vulnerable side. The leisurely winter holiday time flew by, and the school regained its usual liveliness and vigor. Classmates were excitedly sharing their little winter holiday lives. Li Xia and his roommates were walking in the corridor, when Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi approached, looking cheerful.
The roommates had infatuated expressions, while Li Xia appeared calm. Li Xia and Lu Zhiang chatted enthusiastically, with Li Xia persistently pestering Lu Zhiang to get back his photos. The two played around with each other, completely disregarding Fu Xiaosi's presence. Fu Xiaosi recalled the increasingly intimate scenes of Li Xia and Lu Zhiang, masking the sadness in his heart, and walked away indifferently by himself.
Teacher Wen Ren gathered the whole class for a meeting to announce new semester affairs, and reminded Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi, and Lu Zhiang to meticulously prepare for the art festival. Teacher Wen Ren told the classmates that Chen Wenjing had transferred to another school. Faced with Chen Wenjing's sudden departure, everyone fell into a low mood. The roommates missed the joyful times spent with Chen Wenjing.
Now that one person was suddenly missing from the dormitory, the roommates were all unaccustomed to it. Cheng Qiqi meticulously prepared gifts for Li Xia and the other two. Lu Zhiang, curious about Fu Xiaosi's gift, suggested exchanging with him. However, Cheng Qiqi had her own thoughts and firmly disagreed to Lu Zhiang swapping Fu Xiaosi's gift. Lu Zhiang told Cheng Qiqi that he and Fu Xiaosi had stayed overnight at Li Xia's home on New Year's Eve.
Cheng Qiqi was displeased and kept questioning Lu Zhiang. Lu Zhiang urged Cheng Qiqi to focus her mind on the art festival program. However, Cheng Qiqi got angry at Lu Zhiang. She blamed everyone for not seeing her sorrow and ignoring her true feelings. Cheng Qiqi felt greatly wronged. Li Xia invited Fu Xiaosi to go to the art studio to practice drawing together, but Fu Xiaosi had already accepted Li Yanran's invitation.
Seeing Fu Xiaosi's back as he turned and left, Li Xia's mood sank to rock bottom. Fu Xiaosi and Li Yanran went over the gala hosting script, but Fu Xiaosi appeared distracted and disoriented. Li Yanran asked Fu Xiaosi not to be so cold towards her and to disregard her good intentions. Fu Xiaosi didn't want to see Li Yanran sad, so he perfunctorily agreed to her request. Fu Xiaosi drove Li Yanran past the girls' dormitory.
A roommate, Song Feifei, however, witnessed Li Yanran sitting in the back seat hugging Fu Xiaosi, and could hardly believe her eyes. Song Feifei quickly rushed into the dormitory to tell Li Xia the news. Li Xia was indifferent, but when he heard the news about Li Yanran and Fu Xiaosi hugging, the tip of the pen in Li Xia's hand suddenly stopped.
His heart felt as if it had been heavily struck, and his mind went blank, yet he still had to pretend to be unfazed and unconcerned. Fu Xiaosi called a car for Li Yanran to send her home. Li Yanran was speechless at Fu Xiaosi's dullness, yet he remained the person she most desired in her heart. Cheng Qiqi was sulking with Lu Zhiang. Lu Zhiang came to invite Cheng Qiqi to rehearse the program, but Cheng Qiqi ignored him.
To appease Cheng Qiqi, Lu Zhiang, disregarding his image, made funny faces outside her classroom door. Cheng Qiqi played a trick on Lu Zhiang, deliberately asking him to buy sanitary pads for her. Lu Zhiang kept trying to cover them up along the way, looking utterly embarrassed. Seeing Lu Zhiang's sincere apology, Cheng Qiqi finally beamed with smiles and forgave Lu Zhiang's unintentional mistake.
Li Xia excitedly brought the painting he had worked hard on the previous night to Fu Xiaosi to ask for his opinion. Fu Xiaosi didn't even want to look at it and threw Li Xia's painting on the ground. Lu Zhiang was annoyed by Fu Xiaosi's coldness and came to intercede for Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi, however, disdained to meddle in Li Xia's affairs, telling Lu Zhiang that if he loved to get involved, he could help Li Xia himself.
Li Xia was bewildered by Fu Xiaosi's reaction, asking where he had offended him. Fu Xiaosi turned his head to look at Li Xia's innocent eyes, and a sense of unfamiliarity grew between them. To prove himself to Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi made a bet: if Li Xia's painting could win an award, Fu Xiaosi would willingly buy Li Xia breakfast for a week as a reward.
What seemed like an innocent and unserious agreement, in our young hearts, held an unyielding spirit of defiance. We would all try our best to protect the most sensitive self-esteem in our hearts.
Episode 9 Recap
Lu Zhiang admired Li Xia's courage and interceded for Fu Xiaosi, hoping Li Xia wouldn't mind Fu Xiaosi's volatile moods. Fu Xiaosi harbored a belly full of resentment, practicing tennis desperately alone in the tennis room, fully venting his anger. He cared about Li Xia, yet he could only pretend to be calm. Lu Zhiang helped Li Xia practice drawing late at night. As Li Xia looked at Lu Zhiang's delicate profile, Fu Xiaosi's focused face appeared in his eyes.
Li Xia and Lu Zhiang were troubled that the eyes in their drawings always lacked spirit. Lu Zhiang told Li Xia to look into his eyes to grasp the emotion. Their eyes met, full of a gentle warmth. Perhaps because the vague feelings between them had not been spoken, they ultimately couldn't hide their shyness and averted their affectionate gazes. Li Xia had always worried about the painting and came to revise it early in the morning.
To his surprise, he found that the eyes of the portrait he had been concerned about were now sparkling and full of life, giving the entire painting spirit. The dark cloud that had hung over his head finally dispersed. Li Xia recalled what Lu Zhiang had said to him and secretly believed that Lu Zhiang had helped him privately, feeling immensely grateful to Lu Zhiang. Li Xia learned from his classmates that Cheng Qiqi had left home and moved out.
Li Xia worried about Cheng Qiqi and rushed to the cafeteria to ask her why she had hidden the fact that she moved out from him. Cheng Qiqi's eyes welled up. She sadly questioned Li Xia, saying he didn't care about her at all now, not even knowing about her participation in the art festival competition or her results. Recalling how they once deeply believed their friendship would last forever, cracks were now slowly appearing.
Li Xia returned to his dorm feeling down, but his roommates excitedly told him that Chen Wenjing had sent gifts back to all of them. Looking at the gifts Chen Wenjing had carefully prepared and her warm letters, the students in the dorm unconsciously looked towards the upper bunk where Chen Wenjing used to live. Everyone deeply missed the girl who loved to laugh and be wild.
Cheng Qiqi walked on campus when she suddenly heard a familiar melody playing on the broadcast. It turned out to be music Li Xia dedicated to her as an apology gift. Cheng Qiqi recalled the affectionate scenes of her and Li Xia once being inseparable and very close. Deep down, she couldn't help but be moved. She hurriedly ran to find Li Xia, only to see Li Xia holding up a poster of his idol, waiting for her.
Li Xia sincerely apologized to Cheng Qiqi, and the two friends reconciled as before. The shortlist for the art performance was released. Fu Xiaosi, Cheng Qiqi, and others successfully made it. When Li Xia's name was called, Fu Xiaosi seemed a bit nervous, but he still silently applauded and cheered for Li Xia. All the students in class were studying nervously, but Li Xia was somewhat restless. As soon as the dismissal bell rang, all the students erupted in celebration.
The art festival truly began, and they were glad they could finally take off their uniforms and truly be themselves. The students praised Fu Xiaosi's paintings endlessly. Li Xia also admired Fu Xiaosi but lacked confidence in his own painting. Lu Zhiang approached and encouraged him. Li Xia personally thanked Lu Zhiang because his efforts had given his portrait overall spirit and vitality. Lu Zhiang was somewhat unfathomable. Cheng Qiqi took Li Xia to get dressed.
Fu Xiaosi was in a suit and tie, looking very dashing and handsome. Li Yanran, dressed in magnificent attire, ran to show herself to Fu Xiaosi to seek compliments, but Fu Xiaosi merely echoed a few words to her. In stark contrast to Li Yanran, Li Xia changed into a plain academic gown. Although ordinary, in Fu Xiaosi's eyes, he became a uniquely beautiful sight. Li Xia's work won third place in the painting group.
Backstage, preparing for his performance, he couldn't hide his nervousness, even breaking a few paintbrushes. Fu Xiaosi comforted Li Xia, reassuring him to relax, and as he turned, he complimented Li Xia's outfit today, saying it was beautiful. Li Yanran, who was sitting nearby touching up her makeup, couldn't hide the anger in her heart. She decided to prevent Li Xia from making a name for himself at the art festival.
Li Yanran swapped out the short dance accompaniment cassette she had originally prepared, using the opportunity to take up a significant amount of time at the art festival. Although it caused visual fatigue among the audience, Li Yanran enjoyed it. The teacher informed Li Xia and three others that their performance had to be canceled due to insufficient time. Disappointment and negativity filled their hearts, but Li Yanran was secretly delighted. The impetuousness of youth for love, burning with the flames of jealousy, was merely to protect the fervor deep within the heart during adolescence.
Episode 10 Recap
Li Yanran thought Li Xia and Cheng Qiqi would definitely not get a chance to perform on stage, secretly pleased that her little scheme had succeeded. Suddenly disqualified from performing, Li Xia's expectations were dashed. Cheng Qiqi and Lu Zhiang argued with the backstage teacher, hoping to win an opportunity, but still did not get permission. Li Yanran ran over, pretending to wipe away tears and apologize. She wanted to personally witness the embarrassment of Li Xia and the others.
Everyone was in low spirits, but Fu Xiaosi calmly offered a suggestion. Lu Zhiang was responsible for the instrumental performance, Cheng Qiqi for singing, while Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi fully engaged in the painting exhibition. The four performed with passion and enthusiasm on stage, creating a harmonious and creative scene. When Li Xia first stepped onto the stage, he was nervous and kept making mistakes in his drawing.
Fu Xiaosi noticed Li Xia's nervousness and panic, and quietly encouraged Li Xia to believe in himself. With Fu Xiaosi's encouragement, Li Xia slowly calmed down and fully dedicated himself to his painting. With the melodious tunes and sweet singing, Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi's live painting exhibition gradually came to completion. Li Xia looked at Fu Xiaosi's work, only to see it signed by his idol, Jisi.
In Li Xia's heart, there had always been an idol, Jisi, who supported him to bravely move forward. He often entrusted his deepest and most genuine feelings to Jisi in the form of a diary. Li Xia then suddenly realized that the idol he had been longing for was right before his eyes. In the days that followed, Li Xia often found his gaze involuntarily turning to Fu Xiaosi.
Li Xia spent the entire night thinking about Jisi, unable to sleep. His deeply admired idol was actually his friend, and their relationship was intimate; Li Xia couldn't sort out the complex thoughts in his mind. His roommate encouraged him to bravely pursue someone if he liked them, but Li Xia had his own considerations. Upon arriving at the classroom, Li Xia saw Fu Xiaosi waiting for him. Li Xia subconsciously wanted to escape.
However, Fu Xiaosi called out to Li Xia. True to his word after losing a bet, he bought breakfast for Li Xia, but Li Xia avoided him with various excuses. Li Xia's unpredictable distance made Fu Xiaosi uncertain. Li Xia and the others' performance at the art festival received rave reviews, and the school also revoked the warnings against Lu Zhiang and the other two. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi stayed behind to clean.
The classroom, bathed in sunlight, was filled with the scent of youth. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi exchanged glances unintentionally, looking at each other. Li Xia gazed at Fu Xiaosi's back as he wiped the blackboard, feeling an inexplicable stir in his heart. In close proximity to his beloved idol, Li Xia appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was surging with emotions. A transfer student named Yu Jian joined the class.
She dressed unconventionally and had an untamed personality. Initially, Yu Jian kept her distance from everyone and became Li Xia's deskmate. If Fu Xiaosi was an iceberg, then Yu Jian was the deep sea of the Arctic Ocean. Having the two of them flanking Li Xia made it difficult for him to breathe. He didn't know how to get along with them next.
The coin Li Xia gave to Lu Zhiang went missing, and Lu Zhiang frantically searched for it without a clue. Li Xia told him not to worry too much about a small coin; he could just give him another one. However, Lu Zhiang stubbornly continued his search, because for him, the coin carried Li Xia's affection for him. Li Xia told Lu Zhiang that he was just joking at the moment.
Fu Xiaosi confirmed that Li Xia had no feelings for Lu Zhiang beyond friendship. Though disheartened, he once again felt his emotions for Li Xia reignite. Cheng Qiqi and Li Yanran had a dispute in the school restroom, and the two were entangled in a mess. The school called in their parents for a warning. Li Yanran, being the wrongdoer, was the first to complain. Cheng Qiqi's mother, without listening to Cheng Qiqi's explanation, blamed everything on Qiqi.
She humbly apologized to Li Yanran's mother and demanded that Qiqi apologize to Li Yanran. Cheng Qiqi felt wronged in her heart. She didn't think she had done anything wrong, and her mother could make her admit fault without even asking for the full story. The stubborn Qiqi ran off angrily. Faced with Qiqi's stubbornness and assertiveness, Qiqi's mother swallowed her pride and apologized to Li Yanran.
Li Yanran's mother made sarcastic remarks, but Qiqi's mother was powerless to refute them. Qiqi's mother explained to Qiqi that for so many years she had endured silently at home just to provide Qiqi with a secure life. Cheng Qiqi complained that her mother always tolerated everything and always said it was for her own good. She was tired of such hypocritical lies. Cheng Qiqi was heartbroken and sad, so she ran to the rooftop alone and cried loudly.
Seeing Cheng Qiqi wailing, Fu Xiaosi appeared somewhat at a loss. He comforted Cheng Qiqi and listened to her complaints. Fu Xiaosi confirmed that Li Xia had not confessed to Lu Zhiang, and secretly rejoiced. He told Cheng Qiqi that sometimes imagination and expectation are the same; as long as one bravely moves forward, they will surely be able to touch the dawn of hope. With Fu Xiaosi's careful companionship, Cheng Qiqi slowly calmed down.
She called out to Fu Xiaosi, asking him if he had opened the gift she gave him. Fu Xiaosi looked helpless. A silent resonance of affection quietly blossomed in his heart, but when emotions intertwine, another kind of danger often lurks, perhaps exhaustion, perhaps hurt.
Episode 11 Recap
The security guards were patrolling the school when Yu Jian stealthily climbed over the wall and entered. Li Xia worried that Yu Jian would be in danger, but her roommates did not sympathize with Yu Jian, calling her a "bad girl." Yu Jian had a reclusive personality, was used to being alone, and didn't interact much with her roommates. She disdained explaining anything about herself to others. Li Xia helped Yu Jian clean her desk, but Yu Jian seemed ungrateful.
Fu Xiaosi, as always, bought breakfast for Li Xia and reminded him to come paint as agreed, even though their bet had expired. Lu Zhiang was curious about Fu Xiaosi's actions. Fu Xiaosi firmly told him that he was going to accomplish something big; in fact, he wanted to stay by Li Xia's side all along. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi painted together as agreed, a long-awaited scene that both of them cherished.
Unbeknownst to him, Fu Xiaosi's gaze could no longer leave Li Xia. He would care about Li Xia's every move; when Li Xia was happy, Fu Xiaosi would involuntarily smile; when Li Xia was troubled, his heart would also be heavy all day. But how long could such a pure and beautiful relationship last? Which path should the feelings among Lu Zhiang, Li Xia, and Fu Xiaosi take to continue without harm? Li Yanran came to visit Fu Xiaosi's mother.
When Fu Xiaosi's mother asked about her injuries, Li Yanran pretended to be innocent, blaming Li Xia and Cheng Qiqi for everything, using this as an excuse to stir up Fu Xiaosi's mother's misunderstanding of Li Xia. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi finished painting for the day. The rain was drizzling, and Li Xia was about to walk back to the dormitory in the rain.
But Fu Xiaosi grabbed Li Xia's hand, took off his sweater, and held it over Li Xia's head, protecting him from the wind and rain. The two ran together in the rain, enjoying their carefree happiness. The news of Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi tutoring alone in the art room spread throughout the school. Students, without understanding the truth, criticized Li Xia.
Faced with the wild rumors, Li Xia tried hard to explain, but he always ended up more annoyed and anxious due to deepening misunderstandings. The destructive power of rumors was far more severe than Li Xia imagined. Their newly eased relationship became vulnerable again in the face of criticism. What should Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi do now? Lu Zhiang was worried about Li Xia.
But what bothered him more was that the inseparable trio had now become a two-person space belonging only to Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi. He felt excluded. Sharing Lu Zhiang's predicament was Cheng Qiqi, who had quietly fallen for Fu Xiaosi. Although she didn't want to believe the rumors, she feared the truth behind them. She was afraid that as Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi grew closer, both her love and friendship would suffer setbacks.
Lu Zhiang and Cheng Qiqi ate and drank heavily together to vent their worries. Cheng Qiqi suddenly caught a cold. Lu Zhiang carried the vulnerable Cheng Qiqi, bought her medicine, took her home, and cared for her meticulously. The two, sharing similar misfortunes, found common ground by hiding their respective pain and bitterness. Yu Jian returned to the dormitory late at night. Her roommates were all sound asleep; only Li Xia was still patiently waiting for her.
Yu Jian sat down to rest in the dormitory, and Li Xia gave her his milk. In Li Xia's heart, he had long regarded Yu Jian as a friend, a trustworthy friend. A group of thugs threatened Yu Jian, coercing her not to interfere with territory she shouldn't manage. Yu Jian, unwilling to yield, naturally refused to agree. Seeing Yu Jian in trouble, Li Xia stepped forward to defend her. However, the other party completely disregarded the two of them.
Li Xia and Yu Jian could not handle the situation. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang rushed over. The thugs, not wanting to suffer losses, left first. Fu Xiaosi pulled Li Xia away. Even though the rumors had not yet dissipated, the best way to combat them was to prove the truth and clear their names. Yu Jian was called upon in class. Students whispered about Yu Jian, disliking that she was dragging the whole class down.
Li Xia, however, secretly passed the answer to Yu Jian. Yu Jian's impromptu English speaking surprised all the classmates. The relationship between Yu Jian and Li Xia was also subtly changing. Li Yanran specifically waited for Li Xia. She told Li Xia not to bother Fu Xiaosi anymore, because rumors would bring unexpected trouble to Fu Xiaosi.
Li Xia wanted to explain to Li Yanran, wanted to hold her back, but Li Yanran deliberately tore her clothes and pointed the finger directly at Li Xia. Just then, Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang passed by. Li Yanran deliberately exaggerated and wrongly accused Li Xia in front of Fu Xiaosi, acting pitiful. Yu Jian helped Li Xia by confronting Li Yanran. Fu Xiaosi forcibly pulled Li Yanran away, leaving behind Li Xia's wronged and sad figure.
The roommates praised Yu Jian for bravely standing up for Li Xia, and slowly their perception changed towards Yu Jian, who seemed aloof but was actually warm-hearted. Li Xia kept thinking about Fu Xiaosi misunderstanding him regarding Li Yanran. Saddened, he ruthlessly threw his notebook, which was exclusively for Fu Xiaosi, into the trash. Unable to sleep, he still couldn't let go of the Fu Xiaosi he once loved so much, and quietly picked the notebook back up.
Yu Jian, knowing Li Xia had something on his mind, also didn't fall asleep. Li Xia voluntarily confided in Yu Jian. Personalities can be harmonized, and interests can be cultivated, but emotions require nurturing. True feelings are revealed in adversity, and as time changes, Yu Jian and Li Xia thus slowly grew closer through countless small acts of care.
Episode 12 Recap
Fu Xiaosi couldn't let go of Li Xia in his heart. In his dream, he dreamt that Li Xia had no connection with him. When he tried hard to get closer to Li Xia, Li Xia couldn't hear his shouts. Cars came and went, isolating the two, making them distant and unfamiliar. Fu Xiaosi woke up from his dream in a fright. He was afraid that the real world would also make him as despairing as in his dream.
Fu Xiaosi, filled with fear, picked up his paintbrush and poured his pain into a portrait. The masked subject of the portrait was like himself, caring for Li Xia, yet only able to hide this concern and affection behind a safe mask. Late at night, Li Xia freely confided his thoughts to Yu Jian. Deep down in Li Xia's heart, he didn't care about others' misunderstandings of him.
What he cared about was that in Fu Xiaosi's heart, he felt he wasn't even as good as a piece of clothing. He swore he would definitely return Li Yanran's clothes. Yu Jian and Li Xia drew closer. Yu Jian understood for the first time what a friend meant to her. Lu Zhiang accused Fu Xiaosi of hurting Li Xia with his actions yesterday. Fu Xiaosi was too lazy to explain to Li Xia.
The two waited downstairs for Li Xia, wanting to apologize to him. Li Xia, from a distance, pulled Yu Jian away, avoiding them. Fu Xiaosi was unwilling to give up, looking for various opportunities to explain to Li Xia, but Li Xia gave him no chance at all. Fu Xiaosi's good intentions were met with a cold shoulder. The school's first-year senior high students were to hold an outdoor survival training.
The teacher specifically strengthened the physical training for the students. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia were paired in a group. Li Xia completely refused to look Fu Xiaosi in the eye. Li Yanran saw Fu Xiaosi's affectionate gaze towards Li Xia, and the fire of jealousy quickly ignited in her heart. Fu Xiaosi stopped Li Xia in the gym, took his hand, and told him that he would wait for him at the bus stop on Friday.
Li Xia remained silent and did not answer. Lu Zhiang bribed Li Xia's roommate Yingying with snacks. Li Xia was in the dorm, looking at the scattered loose change, troubled about how to return Li Yanran's clothes. However, the roommates came back carrying bags full of snacks. Yingying, who had taken Lu Zhiang's favors, pleaded with Li Xia on behalf of Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi. Li Xia had long seen through his roommate's intentions.
Li Xia stood on the street, looking at the lavish dresses in the display window. Li Xia's hope of returning Li Yanran's clothes became even slimmer. Li Xia looked at the flyers on the street and then went to apply for a job with full anticipation. Li Xia found a job at a record store as he wished.
He was busy studying at school every day, and the ample part-time work after class caused Li Xia's frail body to be somewhat overdrawn. In class, Teacher Wenren was lecturing, but Li Xia was in a deep sleep. Teacher Wenren discovered Li Xia sleeping in class and deliberately picked him to answer a question. Li Xia, unable to answer, looked embarrassed. Teacher Wenren severely criticized Li Xia, and the air seemed to stand still.
Seeing Li Xia working so hard, the record store owner kindly sympathized with him and gave him a day off. Li Xia enjoyed his leisurely afternoon alone, taking out the food his classmates had prepared for him. Lu Zhiang prepared plenty of snacks for him to replenish energy. Fu Xiaosi also lent his notes to Li Xia, reminding him not to neglect his studies when busy, and added a note for Li Xia to remember the agreed-upon date today.
Waves of melodious singing drifted from a small bar near the school. Li Xia was drawn by the singing and unconsciously walked closer to the bar to listen to the beautiful melody. After listening to the song, Li Xia intended to leave, but happened to run into a group of thugs looking for trouble with the resident singer Qing Tian. The thugs acted aggressively, throwing punches at Qing Tian and collectively ganging up on him.
Qing Tian had no power to fight back. Li Xia, frightened by the chaotic scene, hid under a table. Yu Jian, however, disguised herself and entered the bar. Seeing Qing Tian being beaten, Yu Jian impulsively smashed a wine bottle, pointed it at the thugs, and threatened them to leave. Yu Jian told Li Xia that she and Qing Tian had been friends for many years, and both of them were resident singers at the bar.
Yu Jian, who truly loved music, had always had a dream: she longed to stand on a bigger stage in the future and let more people hear her songs. Fu Xiaosi was forcibly dragged out on a date by Li Yanran, but Fu Xiaosi was absent-minded. He was worried about Li Xia and rushed to the agreed-upon location. In the dark night, people came and went, but there was no sign of Li Xia.
Fu Xiaosi kept encouraging himself; he firmly believed that Li Xia would come to the appointment. Perhaps one cannot step into the same river twice. In the prime of youth, what is most feared is not regret, but missing out.
Episode 13 Recap
Yu Jian and Li Xia were chatting. Yu Jian suddenly took out a small note from her pocket, and only then did she remember her appointment with Fu Xiaosi. Li Xia nervously bid farewell to Yu Jian and rushed towards the agreed location, but he still missed the last bus. Watching the buses pass by, Fu Xiaosi remained steadfastly waiting at the original spot. Fu Xiaosi still didn't wait for Li Xia.
His persistence eventually lost to time, leaving only his desolate and lonely figure on the street. Li Xia hurried over, but he did not see Fu Xiaosi. There are two things in life one can miss: one is the last bus home, and the other is a person worth loving with all one's might. Regrettably, Li Xia missed both. Li Xia received his first salary from the record store.
He excitedly ran to a clothing store with the money, wanting to buy a dress to compensate Li Yanran, but he met Yu Jian in the store. It turned out Yu Jian secretly wanted to buy that dress for Li Xia to help him alleviate his guilt. However, all their combined money was still not enough to pay for the expensive dress.
Yu Jian pleaded with the boss to reserve it for them, promising that she and Li Xia would return to buy it once they had gathered enough money. Yu Jian and Li Xia, two good friends, sat together chatting. Casually, Li Xia mentioned the softest spot in Yu Jian's heart: her mother. Yu Jian recounted to Li Xia the story of her parents falling in love. It turned out Yu Jian's parents separated before she was even born.
Her strong and independent mother raised her painstakingly all by herself. Her mother named her Yu Jian because, deep in her heart, her mother always hoped to meet the man she loved again, Yu Jian's father. Whenever she talked about her parents, sadness would well up in Yu Jian's heart, but accustomed to being alone, she had to learn to be strong.
Li Xia learned about Yu Jian's experience, and suddenly understood that behind every show of strength and bravery lies a most sensitive spot. The night before the school's outdoor training, Lu Zhiang's mother meticulously arranged every small detail for him. Parents are always working tirelessly for their children. However, this night was an extraordinary one for Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi. Both Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia regretted and were troubled by missing their Friday appointment.
They always wanted to get closer, but kept missing each other, and their hearts were filled with torment. The outdoor training officially began. All students were ready to go. Students drew lots for partners, and Fu Xiaosi appeared indifferent. The training activities were stimulating and novel. The students actively cooperated and enjoyed the games.
During the outdoor camping at night, Lu Zhiang and his classmates were immersed in a beautiful radio broadcast when Cheng Qiqi suddenly appeared with disheveled hair, pretending to be a female ghost to scare Lu Zhiang. Lu Zhiang was indeed startled. Cheng Qiqi asked Lu Zhiang to step out for a private talk. Cheng Qiqi asked Lu Zhiang if Fu Xiaosi's cold had improved, and prepared to take out cold medicine hidden in her sleeve.
This seemingly casual inquiry revealed Cheng Qiqi's silent concern for Fu Xiaosi. Lu Zhiang told her that Fu Xiaosi had him to take care of him, so she didn't need to worry. The two of them sneaking out of the camp by themselves was caught by Teacher Wen Ren, and they were both punished with a run. The long run left both of them physically and mentally exhausted.
The sports teacher, not wanting to see them suffer, voluntarily took their punishment. The teacher instructed Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia to go to the infirmary to get a first-aid kit in case of emergencies. On the quiet path, Fu Xiaosi stopped Li Xia and explained to him about helping Li Yanran that day, not wanting Li Yanran to cause trouble for Li Xia.
Li Xia did not blame Fu Xiaosi and told him that missing the appointment that day was unintentional. Fu Xiaosi was surprised that Li Xia had gone for the appointment on Friday. He was delighted to know he held a place in Li Xia's heart. The two cleared up their misunderstanding, and all unpleasantness vanished. Thanks to their trust, the two people whose hearts were entangled with worries cleared up their misunderstanding.
Under the night sky, the dark and heavy sky seemed somewhat oppressive. Cheng Qiqi suddenly ran to wake Li Xia, who was deep in sleep, and anxiously told him that Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi were fighting fiercely. Li Xia quickly ran to break up the fight. Cheng Qiqi led Li Xia into a small grove, but Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang suddenly appeared behind Li Xia. Holding fireworks, they smiled and offered birthday wishes to Li Xia.
Just as the group was enjoying the emotional moment of the birthday, Teacher Wen Ren suddenly checked on them. Fu Xiaosi pulled Li Xia to hide behind a tree. Li Xia's small body was nestled in Fu Xiaosi's arms. Being so close to Li Xia for the first time, Fu Xiaosi felt extremely satisfied and content. Cheng Qiqi, Lu Zhiang, and Fu Xiaosi all prepared gifts for Li Xia.
Yu Jian had nothing prepared, but she sang a song for Li Xia with all her heart. At this moment, the group was completely surrounded by happiness and joy. Surprise and emotion surged in their hearts. The most wonderful thing about youth is that after overcoming all misfortunes, only warmth remains to nourish the heart. The outdoor training ended, and everyone faced the choice of specializing in arts or sciences.
Lu Zhiang decided to choose the same subject as Li Xia, and Fu Xiaosi also wanted to continue studying with Li Xia. The group seemed full of confidence, but they didn't know there was still the difficult hurdle of their parents to overcome. Li Xia thanked Cheng Qiqi for giving him a dress to compensate Li Yanran, but he didn't want to keep owing Cheng Qiqi a favor. Cheng Qiqi, however, felt that friends didn't need to consider such external matters, and the two fell into a dilemma.
Episode 14 Recap
Lu Zhiang told his family he wanted to choose liberal arts, but his father strongly opposed it. His parents firmly disagreed with him choosing liberal arts, instead forcing him to choose science, which they believed had a brighter future. On the matter of subject selection, Lu Zhiang and his father had a fierce conflict. Lu Zhiang's father sternly told Lu Zhiang that he must choose science, but Lu Zhiang insisted on defending his own choice.
Lu Zhiang's mother, wanting to prevent the father and son from reaching a stalemate, feigned illness to resolve their disagreement. Lu Zhiang's mother was proud of Lu Zhiang for daring to bravely express his thoughts. She supported her son's choice and tried her best to persuade Lu Zhiang's father. Lu Zhiang's mother believed that children should always go out and experience growth for themselves. His father's opposition made Lu Zhiang feel depressed.
He sought help from Fu Xiaosi but received no reply. Lu Zhiang felt utterly distraught. Fu Xiaosi's home was harmonious. Fu Xiaosi's father hoped Fu Xiaosi would choose science, echoing the idea of "father-son duo on the battlefield," while Fu Xiaosi's mother supported Fu Xiaosi choosing liberal arts. She didn't want Fu Xiaosi to be as busy with work as his father in the future, neglecting his family.
She also urged Fu Xiaosi to prepare for going abroad with Li Yanran. Fu Xiaosi didn't want to go abroad, but he didn't know how to tell his parents. Li Xia called his mother's factory to seek his mother's advice on his subject selection, but unexpectedly, the factory workers told him that the factory where his mother worked had long been shut down.
With his mother suddenly unemployed and facing a sudden change in his family, Li Xia's nerves were taut, and he fell into deep distress. Lu Zhiang submitted his liberal arts selection form to the teacher, feeling very relaxed. Li Xia was pacing in the corridor, hesitating. Lu Zhiang suddenly appeared from behind Li Xia, snatched Li Xia's form without a word, only to find that Li Xia had chosen science. Lu Zhiang felt upset and confiscated Li Xia's registration form.
In class, Li Xia passed notes to Lu Zhiang, constantly pleading with Lu Zhiang to return his registration form, but Lu Zhiang entreated Li Xia to change back to liberal arts. Li Xia submitted the registration form to Teacher Wenren. Teacher Wenren was surprised by Li Xia's choice and showed Li Xia his transcript for analysis. Li Xia's strengths were in liberal arts, yet he had chosen science.
Teacher Wenren wanted to persuade Li Xia to think carefully, but Li Xia insisted on his opinion. Fu Xiaosi was very distressed upon learning that Li Xia had chosen science; even his favorite painting couldn't calm his restless heart. Lu Zhiang invited Fu Xiaosi to play basketball together, which just so happened to resolve Fu Xiaosi's troubles. The two played basketball together.
Lu Zhiang didn't care about the outcome of the game and didn't try his best to compete with Fu Xiaosi. In the end, Fu Xiaosi won. He told Lu Zhiang that he liked Li Xia, and then quietly walked away. Lu Zhiang heard Fu Xiaosi's feelings for Li Xia firsthand and felt a strange sense of loss. Torn, melancholic, hesitant, what choice should Lu Zhiang make between friendship and love? He didn't know.
Li Xia returned home for the holidays, heavy-hearted. His mother bought him his favorite cake, but Li Xia didn't want his mother to keep toiling for him. His mother's unemployment made Li Xia's family situation even more difficult. He swore that he would study hard to let his mother live a happy and comfortable life. Sometimes, we cannot blame fate for its injustice, because sometimes, it also treats us kindly.
We cannot rush for success, and because of future worries, forget the path we must walk now. Cheng Qiqi was troubled by the subject selection. As an art student, she wanted to truly live once according to her own ideas, transferring from the art class to the liberal arts class. Cheng Qiqi mustered up the courage to gauge her father's reaction, but before she could even speak, her mother stopped her.
Her mother hoped Cheng Qiqi wouldn't contradict her father and would follow the path her family had arranged for her. Unable to express her own thoughts, Cheng Qiqi felt sad. Since childhood, she had never truly fought for herself, doing everything step by step according to her parents' wishes, only to end up feeling like a walking dead person. Feeling depressed, she called Fu Xiaosi.
In her saddest and most wronged moments, she always thought of Fu Xiaosi first, because with Fu Xiaosi, she could always find comfort and gentle companionship. The call between Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi was overheard by Li Yanran. She secretly opened the letter Cheng Qiqi had sent to Fu Xiaosi. Displeased, she decided to take action to frame Cheng Qiqi. So, she stealthily tampered with the letter and posted it on the school's bulletin board.
After subject selection concluded, all the students embarked on their new semester's journey. However, Li Xia's seat remained empty, leaving Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi feeling empty inside. Suddenly, a gentle knock came from the door, and a familiar figure appeared in the classroom: Li Xia had returned. Li Xia came back to choose liberal arts, and everyone was happy for him, but an awkwardness grew between brothers Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi.
The letter on the bulletin board from Cheng Qiqi confessing her feelings to Lu Zhiang caused a stir throughout the school. All the students mocked Cheng Qiqi. Cheng Qiqi tore down the letter from the bulletin board and confronted Fu Xiaosi with it, mistakenly believing that Fu Xiaosi had trampled on her sincere feelings by posting the letter. She intended to break ties with Fu Xiaosi. Only when Fu Xiaosi opened the letter did he suddenly understand Cheng Qiqi's words.
Heartbeats often come without warning. What moved Cheng Qiqi at first sight was Fu Xiaosi appearing in her line of vision. She kept trying to get closer to Fu Xiaosi, yet all Fu Xiaosi ever left her was his back. Perhaps it was a mistake from the beginning, but she couldn't stop this mistake and could only let it continue. In the end, she deeply hoped that it would be herself who remained by Fu Xiaosi's side.
Episode 15 Recap
Cheng Qiqi was disheartened and had no appetite for the hotpot she usually praised. The male protagonist of the scandal, Lu Zhiang, found himself in the same predicament as Cheng Qiqi. Lu Zhiang learned from his classmates about Cheng Qiqi's affection for him, felt depressed, and came alone to eat hotpot silently. Just as he was happily eating alone, he saw Cheng Qiqi at the hotpot restaurant too.
Lu Zhiang felt uneasy and decided to leave first to avoid Cheng Qiqi, but he was caught red-handed by Cheng Qiqi. Cheng Qiqi invited Lu Zhiang to eat with her. Lu Zhiang couldn't hide the embarrassment on his face and the panic in his heart, mistakenly thinking that Cheng Qiqi was going to confess her feelings to him face to face. Cheng Qiqi's unintentional pat on his shoulder also made Lu Zhiang sensitive.
Lu Zhiang walked Cheng Qiqi home, but Li Xia was waiting for her at Cheng Qiqi's doorstep. Li Xia asked Cheng Qiqi about confessing to Lu Zhiang. Cheng Qiqi was distressed. She resented Fu Xiaosi's affection for Li Xia, which made him overlook her. Facing Li Xia's concern, she also felt it was ironic and flared up at Li Xia. Cheng Qiqi's indifference left Li Xia at a loss.
Li Xia, hurt by friendship for the first time, walked dejectedly on the path back to school. Friendship is the most fragile thing in this world. At certain moments, different crossroads will also lead to different choices, and even hands that have been held tightly will eventually loosen at some point. Yu Jian excitedly arrived at Qing Tian's home, but Qing Tian was complaining because the stray cat he adopted kept causing him trouble. Yu Jian felt wronged.
Qing Tian noticed Yu Jian's low spirits, proactively apologized to her, and gave her a newly bought phone. The two reconciled as before. Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia, and Yu Jian were eating together. Fu Xiaosi cared for Li Xia and proactively gave him the chicken drumstick he had bought. Cheng Qiqi saw Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia's intimacy from afar, and feeling displeased, she sat alone on the side.
Cheng Qiqi was preoccupied, but Li Yanran ran over and taunted her. The anger in Cheng Qiqi's heart was ignited, and she was ready for a big fight with Li Yanran. However, thinking that if she caused trouble, her mother would again humbly concede, she tried to suppress her anger and prepared to leave. But Lu Zhiang suddenly appeared behind her, comforting Cheng Qiqi to sit down, and exchanging glances with Cheng Qiqi, they coordinated to retort Li Yanran.
Li Yanran was greatly annoyed and left in embarrassment. Cheng Qiqi thanked Lu Zhiang for his loyal help. Although Lu Zhiang helped Cheng Qiqi, he felt even more uneasy inside, fearing that he was making Cheng Qiqi fall deeper. Fu Xiaosi sought advice from his father on how to pursue girls. His father gave Fu Xiaosi a lesson using his own romantic experience of pursuing Fu's mother. Fu Xiaosi then directly copied his father's method to pursue Li Xia.
He deliberately told Li Xia that he forgot to buy breakfast and asked him to watch a movie together, expecting to receive the anticipated and predicted response. However, unexpectedly, Li Xia was not angry that he forgot to buy breakfast, nor did he seem unusually excited about going to the movies. Fu Xiaosi complained that his father's method was outdated. His father, however, was alert to his unusual behavior, suspecting that he was in love. Fu Xiaosi denied it outright.
Time works magic; every day seems ordinary but leaves traces inadvertently. To Fu Xiaosi's surprise, he fell in love with a girl during that year of high school. Fu Xiaosi no longer sought help from his father but continued to buy Li Xia the breakfast he liked, enjoying every moment spent with Li Xia. Cheng Qiqi and Lu Zhiang went out for a stroll to relax.
Lu Zhiang offered to treat Cheng Qiqi to a big meal in exchange for her playing games with him. Lu Zhiang and Cheng Qiqi ate together. Lu Zhiang inadvertently mentioned that they were becoming less compatible. Cheng Qiqi also fretted about how she could have such feelings when she clearly didn't like Lu Zhiang. Cheng Qiqi told Lu Zhiang that the confession letter was a misunderstanding, and that she would do her best to pursue the person she liked.
Lu Zhiang's anxious heart finally settled, and Cheng Qiqi's words made him even more thoughtful. Lu Zhiang kept recalling the scene where Fu Xiaosi told him he liked Li Xia. Unwilling to give up, he decided to arrange another basketball game with Fu Xiaosi. The two shook hands and made peace, deciding to compete fairly for Li Xia and give it their all.
In that ignorant and innocent time, liking someone meant trying hard to like them, purely and unforgettably, treating each other sincerely, just like treating oneself. Although Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang both liked Li Xia, the two brothers did not develop animosity because of their shared pursuit. The three of them enjoyed a happy and joyful life and studies. With every subtle change, time quietly slipped away amidst tiny transformations.
Second year of high school was a long journey before the dark night; before they could even get used to it, the vacation before the dreaded third year of high school was already in sight. Lu Zhiang, Yu Jian, and others saw Li Xia home. Before Li Xia got into the car, Fu Xiaosi secretly put the phone he bought for Li Xia into his backpack, just to give him a surprise. Li Xia opened his backpack, saw the new phone inside, and knew that this was not just a gift, but carried more significance, a heartfelt gesture.
Episode 16 Recap
Fu Xiaosi returned home, but the atmosphere was heavy. Fu Xiaosi's mother called a family meeting with everyone. Fu Xiaosi's mother learned from Li Yanran that Fu Xiaosi did not want to go abroad with Li Yanran. Fu Xiaosi's mother reprimanded Fu Xiaosi and asked him for the reason. Fu Xiaosi already knew in his heart that Li Yanran was behind Cheng Qiqi's confession to Lu Zhiang on the bulletin board.
He felt increasingly unfamiliar with such a scheming Li Yanran. Facing his mother's questioning, Fu Xiaosi argued against going abroad, saying he didn't think he was throwing a tantrum. Fu Xiaosi's mother, however, refused to listen to his explanation and questioned whether he was opposing her for other reasons. The mother and son's relationship was at a standstill. Fu Xiaosi's father stepped in as a peacemaker but was instead criticized by Fu Xiaosi's mother.
Fu Xiaosi's mother was firm, forcing Fu Xiaosi to go abroad for further studies, whether he wanted to or not, and follow the path she had laid out. Unable to get his mother's understanding and support, Fu Xiaosi felt depressed and wanted to confide in Li Xia but never found the courage. A new world unfolded, yet some confusion did not ease, and some words remained unspoken.
Early in the morning, Fu Xiaosi went downstairs calling for his parents but couldn't find them anywhere. It turned out that Fu Xiaosi's mother had secretly gone on a trip to force Fu Xiaosi to change his mind and comply. Fu Xiaosi relied on the instant noodles his father had left behind, but within a few days, he ran out of supplies.
Fu Xiaosi rushed to Lu Zhiang's house to get a meal but saw Lu Zhiang in low spirits at his doorstep. Lu Zhiang was not as enthusiastic and cheerful as before and had argued with his father. Fu Xiaosi asked Lu Zhiang's father what had happened at home, and seeing his solemn expression, Fu Xiaosi knew that something bad must have occurred in Lu Zhiang's family.
Li Xia was cleaning the house, staring at his newly bought phone and researching it. Just when he was bored, Yu Jian called to remind him to contact Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang to go to the amusement park together. Li Xia mustered up the courage to call Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi told Li Xia that Lu Zhiang's mother was seriously ill and recuperating in the hospital.
Li Xia heard about what happened to Lu Zhiang's family and couldn't help but feel worried. Fu Xiaosi was with Lu Zhiang at the hospital. Seeing Lu Zhiang's low spirits, Fu Xiaosi proactively told him jokes to cheer him up. Lu Zhiang understood Fu Xiaosi's intention and pretended to be strong, but he couldn't let go of his worries.
Growth is not achieved in a day; facing the sudden turn of events with his mother's serious illness, Lu Zhiang's sudden maturity made Fu Xiaosi feel both familiar and unfamiliar. Seeing such a sad Lu Zhiang, comfort was useless. Li Xia, Yu Jian, and Fu Xiaosi came to the hospital to visit Lu Zhiang's mother.
Lu Zhiang's mother was very happy to see that Lu Zhiang had so many close friends; she wouldn't have to worry about him having no one to take care of him when she wasn't around. Yu Jian and Qing Tian accompanied Lu Zhiang's mother with songs for a pleasant and peaceful afternoon. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi also carefully fed Lu Zhiang's mother, as if all illnesses were driven away in the serene atmosphere.
Lu Zhiang's mother suddenly became critically ill. Fu Xiaosi looked at Lu Zhiang's lonely and heavy back, worried that he might never again see the carefree Lu Zhiang who loved to bicker with him. He didn't know what he could do to make Lu Zhiang happy. Li Xia told Fu Xiaosi that even if he was sad, he should pretend to be happy, as worrying would only bring more trouble to Lu Zhiang.
Lu Zhiang couldn't eat or sleep peacefully; always worried about his mother, he dared not fall asleep, fearing that everything would change when he woke up. Fu Xiaosi comforted Lu Zhiang and listened to his heartfelt words. Lu Zhiang knew the hardships his mother had endured for this family and how much effort she had poured into him.
He felt he could never repay her profound love and wished to exchange his own life for his mother's health, but now, facing his mother tormented by illness, he was powerless. In our long lives, we will become lovers and friends to others, but we only get one chance to be a child to our parents. Parental love accompanies a child throughout their life, and we always wish that those tightly held hands could never let go.
Seeing Lu Zhiang constantly under high pressure, Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia, and others took him to an amusement park to relax. With the companionship of his friends and their support, Lu Zhiang's taut nerves finally relaxed a little. Fu Xiaosi and the others rode the Ferris wheel together. Seeing Lu Zhiang's smiling face again brought great relief to Fu Xiaosi. Li Xia told Fu Xiaosi that he had a deep conversation with Fu Xiaosi's mother that day.
Li Xia always understood Fu Xiaosi's mother's worries and concerns for Fu Xiaosi. Li Xia believed that Fu Xiaosi had his own ideas, and his mother should support him. After their conversation, Li Xia understood Fu Xiaosi's mother's worries: as children grow up day by day, parents still toil for them. He promised to help persuade Fu Xiaosi, and the two reached a consensus. The time and space inside the Ferris wheel, all emotions remained in the changing compartments.
Each cabin was filled with happiness, and at the top of the Ferris wheel, wishes might just come true. Lu Zhiang returned to the hospital, only to find his mother not in her bed. Lu Zhiang's mind was in turmoil, and he anxiously inquired at the front desk.
Episode 17 Recap
Lu Zhi'ang found his mother in the hospital park. From a distance, he saw his usually stern father rarely accompanying his sick mother in the sun. At that moment, the warmth of family returned to Lu Zhiang's heart. Lu Zhiang accompanied his sick mother, and the mother and son chatted and laughed. Lu's mother had long prepared a dating fund for Lu Zhiang to use when he fell in love.
As Lu Zhiang's dearest mother, Lu's mother had already prepared everything for her beloved son. His mother earnestly instructed Lu Zhiang to get along well with Lu's father. The fiercely burning flame of life gradually extinguished. Lu's mother knew her life was coming to an end, so she made an excuse about wanting to eat to send Lu Zhiang away.
Lu Zhiang decided to fulfill his mother's wish, but as he walked down the corridor, he heard the emergency call bell from the ward. Seeing the doctors' hurried steps, Lu Zhiang knew that his dearest mother had left him. Lu Zhiang desperately ran to his mother's ward; pain, sorrow, and reluctance all dissolved into endless tears. Lu Zhiang cried heartbreakingly. His mother was gone, and only pain and loneliness remained in his world.
He once thought he still had many opportunities to accompany his mother, but at the moment his mother left, he knew everything was impossible. In an instant, everything changed. From then on, he was no longer the naive Lu Zhiang who knew no bounds. The doctors wheeled away Lu's mother's bed. Lu Zhiang was heartbroken. He clung tightly to the sickbed, refusing to let go. Fu Xiaosi held Lu Zhiang's desperate hand and forcefully pulled him away.
Not a trace of Lu Zhiang's attachment remained. Li Xia and Cheng Qiqi discussed the changes in Lu Zhiang's family, realizing that death and despair could strike in an instant. Cheng Qiqi sincerely apologized to Li Xia. She had once hurt Li Xia with her sharp words, but now, upon reflection, Li Xia was not wrong, and she could not lose this good friend over a small matter.
Li Xia understood Cheng Qiqi's character, so he did not hold a grudge against Cheng Qiqi's unreasonable behavior and occasional complaints. Witnessing Lu Zhiang's pain of losing his mother, Fu Xiaosi cherished his time with Fu's mother even more. He did not want to go abroad and wanted to spend more time with his mother. Fu Xiaosi's thoughtful words touched his strong mother, and the bond between mother and son grew deeper.
Life is wonderfully strange; we can always see ourselves in the lives and deaths of others, and thus have the chance to re-examine what we once overlooked. Having lost his beloved, Lu's father also fell into a slump. All his friends called to express concern, but in the large house, only his lonely figure remained. Fu Xiaosi couldn't find Lu Zhiang and called Lu's father to remind him to inform Lu Zhiang about the start of the new semester.
Lu's father went to Lu Zhiang's room but saw Lu Zhiang lying drunkenly on the floor. Lu's father angrily reprimanded Lu Zhiang for his degeneracy. Lu Zhiang blamed his father, believing that his father's refusal to agree to the surgery caused his mother to leave early, thus igniting conflict between the father and son. Lu Zhiang was sad. He left home alone and went to a roadside stall to drink.
A group of hooligans also took the opportunity to befriend him. Lu Zhiang didn't come to school, so Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia were worried and decided to mobilize their classmates to look for the missing Lu Zhiang. Lu's father called Fu Xiaosi, telling him that Lu Zhiang hadn't been home for a day and a night.
Fu Xiaosi worried Lu Zhiang might do something foolish, so he searched everywhere they used to go together, but Lu Zhiang was nowhere to be found. Cheng Qiqi was also looking for Lu Zhiang but ran into Fu Xiaosi. Cheng Qiqi knew she had misunderstood Fu Xiaosi about the confession letter. She hoped to still be friends with Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi said he hadn't taken that matter to heart at all, and the awkward atmosphere between them eased.
Li Xia found Lu Zhiang in a gaming arcade near the school. Lu Zhiang was heartbroken and immersed himself in games. Li Xia came to persuade him to return to school, but Lu Zhiang pushed Li Xia further and further away, refusing Li Xia's kindness. Li Xia unintentionally mentioned Lu's mother, and Lu Zhiang's emotional wounds were reopened. He left in despair. We have to learn to say goodbye to unchangeable facts, even life itself.
In the face of immense pain, we often cry our eyes out, and then strive harder and harder to grow, to become adults with stories. Lu's father had a temporary matter and needed to leave. During this time, he intended to let Lu Zhiang calm down properly and entrusted Fu Xiaosi to take good care of the depressed Lu Zhiang and help him overcome his pain. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia walked on a small path.
Fu Xiaosi talked about his unbreakable brotherhood with Lu Zhiang. Now that Lu Zhiang had suffered a misfortune, Fu Xiaosi's heart couldn't accept it for a while. He didn't want to see the formerly lively and active Lu Zhiang fall into depravity. He would use every possible method to guide and bring back the old Lu Zhiang. Fu Xiaosi saw Lu Zhiang drinking with a group of thugs by the roadside.
Lu Zhiang, drowning his sorrows in alcohol, was not sober and mistook Fu Xiaosi's good intentions for malice. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang got into a big fight. The thugs stepped forward to trouble Fu Xiaosi. Lu Zhiang, seeing his best brother in difficulty, went forward and fought alongside Fu Xiaosi, making the thugs flee in disarray. A sudden fight deepened the bond between the two brothers.
Episode 18 Recap
The exhausted brothers looked at each other's injuries, and harmony was restored between the two. Fu Xiaosi considerately applied medicine to Lu Zhiang. Although Lu Zhiang put on a brave face, in his heart, he was very grateful for Fu Xiaosi's loyal help. Lu Zhiang knew his decadent appearance was wretched, and he also understood his father's helplessness back then. He understood everything; it was just that time hadn't healed his wounds yet.
Fu Xiaosi did not give up on Lu Zhiang. He promised himself he would always accompany him through his pain. Lu Zhiang told Fu Xiaosi that to fulfill his mother's last wish, he planned to transfer to the science class to achieve what his mother had hoped for most in her life. Lu Zhiang's father returned home from a business trip, only to see Lu Zhiang cleaning the house.
Lu Zhiang called out to his father, thanking him for his hard work during this time. He hugged his father tightly for the first time, cherishing the time he spent with his father. The father and son's hearts grew closer. The two came before Lu Zhiang's mother's grave, believing that their improved relationship would also bring comfort to Lu Zhiang's mother's spirit in heaven. Lu Zhiang emerged from his grief and returned to school for regular classes.
Seeing the cheerful Lu Zhiang return, Li Xia and Yu Jian were also happy for him. Lu Zhiang officially transferred to the science class to study. Fu Xiaosi, although reluctant, also supported his choice. During the intense and demanding time of the third year of high school, studying was the most compelling thing. Everyone was buried in their studies, except for Yu Jian, who was sound asleep from exhaustion.
Yu Jian, who possessed a talent for singing, was noticed by a record company in Shanghai. They mailed her a train ticket from Qianchuan to Shanghai, hoping Yu Jian would come to Shanghai to develop her career. Yu Jian was very happy to receive the invitation. She told Qing Tian that her dream was about to come true and that she was about to go to a big company in Shanghai to develop her career.
She hoped Qing Tian would go to Shanghai with her to develop his career, but Qing Tian kept avoiding her question. On the way home, Yu Jian noticed Qing Tian's mood was off. She pressed him about what had happened, but Qing Tian still didn't say anything. Li Xia and his roommates were enjoying food in the dormitory, but Yu Jian was zoning out alone on her bed.
Recalling Qing Tian's reaction when she told him her dream was about to come true, Yu Jian's mind was in a turmoil. She wanted to call Qing Tian, but she still lacked the courage. Yu Jian kept thinking about Qing Tian. She was absent-minded during class, and as soon as class ended, Yu Jian rushed out of the classroom. Li Xia wanted to chase after Yu Jian but also missed the good opportunity.
Li Xia went to the science class to hand in textbooks. Passing by the science classroom, Li Xia saw Lu Zhiang seriously reading at his desk. Lu Zhiang sat alone in the back row of the classroom, appearing lonely and quiet. Lu Zhiang gradually shed his former sharpness, becoming gentle and calm. Lu Zhiang and Li Xia came to the library together to review. Lu Zhiang was looking for English books but found a lost coin among the materials.
Lu Zhiang knew that some feelings needed to be addressed. Fu Xiaosi was anxiously waiting for Lu Zhiang when Cheng Qiqi stepped forward and greeted him warmly. Fu Xiaosi called Li Xia and learned that Lu Zhiang and Li Xia were reviewing exercises. Lu Zhiang invited Li Xia to celebrate Christmas together. The two exchanged messages on notes, and Lu Zhiang playfully said someone would confess on Christmas. Li Xia thought Lu Zhiang was childish.
Lu Zhiang did not spoil the Christmas surprise in advance. Fu Xiaosi's mother respected his wishes and agreed to his not going abroad. Li Yanran learned of this news and came to ask Fu Xiaosi's mother for details. In her heart, she blamed Fu Xiaosi's mother for going back on her word. Fu Xiaosi advised Li Yanran not to be so obstinate.
Li Yanran insisted on going abroad with Fu Xiaosi; she couldn't let the feelings she had invested in Fu Xiaosi for so many years go to waste. But seeing that Fu Xiaosi's mind was made up, Li Yanran blamed everything on Li Xia. The turning points we face in life are so cruel. Looking back, wanting to correct mistakes, but realizing there were no mistakes to speak of, only that each chose a different path in life.
Yu Jian received a message from Qing Tian. Qing Tian told her that he had officially signed a contract with a bar, becoming the bar's sole resident singer. Yu Jian, holding onto a glimmer of hope, asked him if he would go to Shanghai with her. Li Xia returned to the dormitory, saw the troubled Yu Jian, and, startled, dropped his phone. Yu Jian brought Li Xia to get his ears pierced.
Li Xia experienced this thrilling activity for the first time, accompanying Yu Jian through everything she liked. Yu Jian lay on her bed but couldn't fall asleep. In her dream, she saw Qing Tian leaving her. Li Xia came to wake Yu Jian for class, only to find Yu Jian was sick. Li Xia mixed some cold medicine for Yu Jian. In class, Yu Jian struggled to keep herself going.
Seeing Yu Jian struggling so hard, Li Xia informed Qing Tian. Qing Tian took care of the sick Yu Jian. The two did not touch upon the sensitive topic of going to Shanghai to develop a career. Outside the classroom, Li Yanran watched Fu Xiaosi being surrounded by a group of girls. She felt angry inside, so she ran to find Cheng Qiqi. Cheng Qiqi was decorating the Christmas venue for the art festival.
Li Yanran asked Cheng Qiqi to help her arrange a meeting with Li Xia, quietly begging her for help. Cheng Qiqi saw that Li Yanran's attitude was sincere and agreed to her request.
Episode 19 Recap
Yu Jian's cold got better. Qing Tian's careful care made Yu Jian very attached to his tenderness. Yu Jian called Li Xia. Feeling anxious, she heard that Li Xia was going to meet Li Yanran. Yu Jian worried that Li Yanran would play tricks, repeatedly reminding Li Xia not to be careless. However, the naive Li Xia stubbornly believed that Li Yanran would not do anything excessive to him and went to the appointment.
Yu Jian couldn't stop worrying about Li Xia, so she dragged her sick body back to school to help him. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi couldn't find Li Xia anywhere, and their moods became even more complicated. Cheng Qiqi told Li Xia that Li Yanran wanted to proactively make peace with him. Li Xia felt that Li Yanran's attitude was sincere and was willing to reconcile with Li Yanran, not suspecting her ulterior motives at all.
Li Yanran hated Li Xia for taking Fu Xiaosi away and stubbornly believed that Li Xia's appearance was what made Fu Xiaosi different from before. Li Yanran and Li Xia became entangled. Fu Xiaosi, Lu Zhiang, and others suddenly arrived, only to see the stage frame behind Li Xia and Li Yanran tilting. Cheng Qiqi secretly and deliberately pulled down the control switch of the stage frame, and heavy objects were about to smash Li Xia and Li Yanran.
Seeing this, Fu Xiaosi didn't have time to think and rushed forward to push Li Xia. Li Xia escaped unharmed, but Li Yanran's leg was severely injured by the heavy object. Li Yanran, who valued dance more than her own life, could not bear this heavy blow. Fu Xiaosi watched the heartbroken Li Yanran, filled with self-reproach. Cheng Qiqi apologized for her oversight that caused Li Xia to be caught in this turmoil, but luckily Li Xia was safe.
Li Xia learned from Cheng Qiqi that the rumor about confessing to Lu Zhiang was a setup by Li Yanran, and he felt wronged for Cheng Qiqi. Yu Jian and Qing Tian finally broached the sensitive topic of going to Shanghai. Qing Tian clearly told her that he couldn't go to Shanghai with her. The road ahead was long and too perilous. Having experienced such tragic lives, Qing Tian didn't want to experience the cost of this unknown adventure again.
Yu Jian was heartbroken, and the two again reached an impasse, parting unhappily. The roommates rushed back to the dorm and told Li Xia the news that Yu Jian was going to develop in Shanghai. Li Xia was greatly surprised. Li Xia persuaded Yu Jian to think carefully about going to Shanghai again, but Yu Jian's mind was made up. As a friend, she could only bravely support Yu Jian's choice.
Everything was proceeding as Yu Jian had anticipated, but she always felt something was missing. Perhaps in Yu Jian's heart, there was still a lingering attachment and reluctance towards Qing Tian. Li Yanran's father came to the school to demand accountability for Li Yanran's injury, forcefully insisting that the school bear full responsibility. The school leaders, being in the wrong, announced the cancellation of the school's Christmas party.
Li Yanran, bedridden and unable to participate in any school activities, completed transfer procedures. Students were all discussing it. Leaving and changing are sometimes instantaneous events. In those fleeting times, youth paints everyone with different colors, as if only then is youth complete. Yu Jian fell asleep in class again and was harshly criticized by Teacher Wenren.
Facing Teacher Wenren's accusations, the stubborn Yu Jian openly defied Teacher Wenren, slammed the door, and ran back to the dorm to pack her bags, ready to leave. Li Xia urgently sent a message to Yu Jian, fearing that Yu Jian would impulsively leave without saying goodbye. Yu Jian received a call from Qing Tian and was overjoyed. Qing Tian invited Yu Jian to meet at his rental apartment to talk again. Yu Jian arrived at Qing Tian's rental apartment.
The room was refreshed. Yu Jian was the first to speak, breaking the silence in the air. Qing Tian placed a custom-made ring on Yu Jian's hand, promising that she could come to him anytime, and the validity was forever. Yu Jian was pleasantly surprised, thinking that Qing Tian had changed his mind and wanted to leave with her. But Qing Tian still insisted on his own ideas, letting Yu Jian go free.
The two who broke up didn't have many words, nor were they overly sentimental, but there was always a breath of pain. Yu Jian decided to take a leap of faith to pursue her long-held dream, bidding a graceful farewell to Qing Tian.
She knew that Qing Tian had also signed a long-term contract and would not leave with her, so she chose to give up her relationship with Qing Tian and left Qianchuan alone, embarking on her journey to Shanghai. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi saw Yu Jian off. Li Xia admonished Yu Jian to live well.
In a short period, time had worn away the edges of their personalities, and emotions had melted them into an indispensable part of each other's beings. The moment Yu Jian left, Qing Tian concealed his inner reluctance and sadness, secretly watching her depart. Memories flashed before his eyes. Separation was indeed cruel, but he was willing to fulfill Yu Jian's dream. The beautiful Christmas Day arrived. Cheng Qiqi made a wish with blessings. Lu Zhiang asked Fu Xiaosi to make a wish. Fu Xiaosi contentedly said that his wish had already come true, and Cheng Qiqi's eyes revealed unwillingness.
Episode 20 Recap
Yu Jian left, leaving only Qing Tian accompanied by loneliness. Qing Tian drank himself into a stupor, yet he could still see Yu Jian's shadow in small things. Memories flooded his mind; it was so warm when Yu Jian was by her side. Yu Jian also missed Qing Tian and Li Xia.
From being misunderstood and out of place with everyone at first, to becoming good friends with the understanding Li Xia, there were many people and things worth missing in Qianchuan for Yu Jian. Upon parting, she still couldn't escape the melancholy. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang resumed their usual camaraderie.
Fu Xiaosi mentioned wanting to continue studying and be companions with Lu Zhiang and Li Xia after the college entrance exam, but Lu Zhiang harbored a secret in his heart that he didn't tell Fu Xiaosi. Although they all yearned for the future, no one could clearly describe its unpredictability. Li Xia fiddled with the small ear-piercing wound he once got with Yu Jian in the dorm. His eccentric roommates each lived their own lives.
Yu Jian's sudden departure made the roommates miss her deeply, but they couldn't bear to mention her, fearing they might reopen a wound that had just barely healed. Li Xia worried about Yu Jian, conscientiously writing letters to Yu Jian, who was far away, to report on his recent life. Yu Jian successfully arrived in her dream city, Shanghai. She usually earned extra money by delivering newspapers.
One day, Yu Jian's bicycle broke down, and a stranger thus entered Yu Jian's world. He kindly helped Yu Jian fix her bike, but unexpectedly, his good intentions led to trouble. Yu Jian was in a hurry and didn't get too entangled with him. A wonderful life was about to unfold for Yu Jian. Fu Xiaosi's painting was shortlisted for the Shanghai Jinchuan Art Competition, and he received an invitation to participate from the competition committee.
Fu Xiaosi's dream was close at hand, so he invited Cheng Qiqi, Li Xia, and Lu Zhiang to go with him. However, Cheng Qiqi was absent from the group activity. Accompanied by Li Xia and Lu Zhiang, Fu Xiaosi embarked on his journey to Shanghai. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi still loved to bicker as they did before. The three of them had continuous hilarious situations on the plane.
Lu Zhiang was sleepy, and Fu Xiaosi didn't want Lu Zhiang to sleep leaning on Li Xia's shoulder, so he quietly switched seats with Li Xia. He then listened to soft music and fell asleep with Li Xia. When Lu Zhiang woke up, he mischievously took funny photos of the two as a souvenir. The three arrived in Shanghai together, and the humorous plot continued to unfold.
The two felt sorry for Li Xia and specifically chose a warm, south-facing room for him. Fu Xiaosi also brought daily necessities to Li Xia, showing his attentiveness to Li Xia. Li Xia called Yu Jian. Missing Yu Jian, Li Xia decided to visit Yu Jian after the finals. Yu Jian had unspeakable difficulties; her cherished music dream turned out to be being asked to drink and entertain guests.
The path was her own choice, so Yu Jian could only bury her grievances in her heart, not wanting Li Xia to worry. Yu Jian worked at a chain supermarket to make a living. A man named Duan Qiao became her colleague. Duan Qiao was the man who had previously fixed Yu Jian's bicycle; their paths were deeply intertwined. Duan Qiao greatly admired Yu Jian's independent and genuine nature.
Perhaps being strangers in a foreign land, they shared a feeling of mutual appreciation. Yu Jian had recently been troubled by mysterious phone calls. The person she truly missed in her heart was Qing Tian. She knew it was Qing Tian anonymously calling her, but both lacked the courage to take the first step. Those who have seriously said goodbye, no matter how long they are separated, will eventually meet again one day.
But for two people who haven't even said goodbye, what would become of their feelings? Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang were messing around in the room when a scream came from Li Xia next door. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi rushed over upon hearing it. Li Xia was afraid of cockroaches in the room. Even Li Xia, who usually seemed fearless, had his weaknesses.
Lu Zhiang, Fu Xiaosi, and Li Xia frolicked in the room, joy and excitement surrounding the three of them. Li Xia had a nightmare at night, dreaming that the championship of the painting competition Fu Xiaosi participated in went to someone else. Li Xia worried about Fu Xiaosi and woke up startled from the dream. Waking up in the morning, Fu Xiaosi found that his best painting brush was broken.
Worried that it would affect Fu Xiaosi's performance in the competition, Li Xia and Lu Zhiang took him to choose a new brush. The three of them, including Fu Xiaosi, were caught in a traffic jam on the way, delaying Fu Xiaosi's competition time. Fu Xiaosi was late for the competition, and the security guard firmly refused to let him enter the venue. Li Xia was burning with anxiety, constantly pleading with the security guard, his concern for Fu Xiaosi evident in his words.
Episode 21 Recap
Unable to resist Li Xia's persistent pleading, the security guard agreed to let Fu Xiaosi enter the competition. Li Xia's intercession was successful, and Fu Xiaosi smoothly entered the competition venue. Fu Xiaosi sat in his designated seat, holding the exam question "A Landscape Never Before Seen." Upon receiving the question, the first thing that flashed through Fu Xiaosi's mind was the image of him and Li Xia together.
Perhaps deep down, Li Xia's sudden appearance was a landscape he had never encountered, breaking his original calm and creating ripples in his otherwise dull life. Thinking of all the moments he shared with Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi became fully immersed. Lu Zhiang and Li Xia waited outside the examination hall for news of Fu Xiaosi. Lu Zhiang noticed all of Li Xia's concern for Fu Xiaosi.
During a break in Fu Xiaosi's competition, Lu Zhiang took out the lost-and-found coin and gave it to Li Xia. He hoped Li Xia would keep this coin, which symbolized happiness, for the person he truly loved, and that person was Fu Xiaosi. Li Xia recalled the ups and downs he shared with Fu Xiaosi, becoming even more certain of his feelings for Fu Xiaosi.
After the competition, seeing Li Xia's hesitant gaze, Lu Zhiang gently pushed Li Xia towards Fu Xiaosi. He watched them from a distance, having made up his mind to personally entrust Li Xia to his trustworthy brother Fu Xiaosi. Yu Jian sang at a restaurant in Shanghai. Even if the road ahead was difficult, she was determined to fight for her dream. Her agent, Sister Zhao, urged Yu Jian to entertain guests.
Yu Jian was unwilling to debase herself; if she demeaned herself in such a way, her persistent dream would be meaningless, and she consistently refused to break her principles. Just as popcorn transforms into another shape when heated to a certain temperature, Yu Jian, taking her first brave step, had to learn to endure, regardless of the prospects.
She wanted to become the best singer and strive to survive in the vast city of Shanghai, but without Qing Tian by her side, every moment felt lonely and solitary. Yu Jian returned to the convenience store feeling low. Duan Qiao always loved to bicker and quarrel with Yu Jian. Duan Qiao and Yu Jian talked about the past.
In the vast city, a series of stories unfolded between two strangers, like dream chasers, sharing similar hardships, yet all along, a flame of hope burned in their hearts. Duan Qiao placed his jacket over Yu Jian. A sliver of warmth entered the solitary Yu Jian's heart. Lu Zhiang believed Fu Xiaosi would definitely win the competition, but would this painting competition, filled with masters, allow Fu Xiaosi to fulfill his dream?
The awards ceremony for the Qianchuan Art Competition was officially announced. Everyone held their breath in anticipation. When the host read out Fu Xiaosi's name as the final champion, Fu Xiaosi's heart was unexpectedly struck by surprise. Fu Xiaosi spoke about his achievements in painting over the years. He was most grateful for the girl who suddenly entered his life. The inspiration for his current competition piece also came from his story with Li Xia.
Li Xia was his angel, an angel who brought him change and warmth, guiding him towards a longer path. Lu Zhiang watched Fu Xiaosi shine on stage, and from his eyes, he saw the sincerity of Fu Xiaosi's feelings for Li Xia. He recorded Fu Xiaosi's acceptance speech to keep as a souvenir for Li Xia. The organizing committee arranged a dinner for the winning contestants. Fu Xiaosi met his former opponent Yan Mo.
The two were once rivals, but now they had become friends. Fu Xiaosi said he wanted to apply to the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts. In reality, in his heart, he wished to continue studying with Li Xia. Li Xia carefully prepared a dessert gift for Fu Xiaosi. The highly creative gift made Yan Mo very interested in Li Xia, and she couldn't wait to meet him. Yan Mo actively tried to set up Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi.
Li Xia also agreed to apply to the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts with Fu Xiaosi and do what he liked. After this pleasant trip to Shanghai, the group returned to their stressful third year of high school. The college entrance examination was drawing nearer, and the fierce competition made Li Xia and his roommates feel increasingly tense. Fu Xiaosi published his first art album, and his popularity grew. At school, he became the darling of countless girls.
Episode 22 Recap
Teacher Wenren coughed incessantly in the office. The PE Teacher, concerned about her health, brought her a cough remedy. Lu Zhiang hesitated for a long time before submitting his application to study abroad to Teacher Wenren. Willing to facilitate Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi's relationship, he chose to leave alone. Cheng Qiqi knew about Lu Zhiang's sudden decision. Although Lu Zhiang deeply loved Li Xia in his heart, just thinking of his happy smile would warm Lu Zhiang's heart.
However, he knew that Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia were mutually in love and didn't want the two of them to worry about him, so he pleaded with Cheng Qiqi to keep his secret. Cheng Qiqi learned from Lu Zhiang that Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia were planning to apply to the same university, and she felt very uncomfortable. Watching Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia walk together, Cheng Qiqi felt completely like an outsider.
She envied and was jealous that Li Xia could receive Fu Xiaosi's attention and affection. Cheng Qiqi felt distressed, binge-eating alone, but her tears still flowed uncontrollably. In an instant, all her worries and sorrows flooded her heart. Teacher Wenren had been acting unusually lately; her intense lecturing during lunch breaks and class intervals caused widespread complaints among students. The PE Teacher had always been worried about Teacher Wenren's vocal cords and sought various folk remedies for her treatment.
It turned out that Teacher Wenren's vocal cords were severely damaged, and she could no longer continue to accompany the students in Li Xia's class through their final high school life. When the students learned that Teacher Wenren was about to leave, they, who usually considered her unapproachable and wished for her departure, were filled with reluctance and sadness at the moment of true farewell. Everyone's mood felt heavy. The substitute English teacher came to teach the students.
Suddenly, a familiar face turned into a strange one, and the students were still unaccustomed to it, yet had to learn to accept it. The students couldn't let go of Teacher Wenren and left messages begging her not to leave. Teacher Wenren's heart also softened like a marshmallow. It turned out that the arrogant and defiant students who had always opposed her were, in the end, just children. In their hearts, they had grown accustomed to Teacher Wenren's companionship.
Teacher Wenren looked at the students' messages, saw the doctor, and still decided to teach while ill. Her familiar figure reappeared in the classroom. This time, what greeted her was not the students' disdain and rejection, but their applause and cheers. Teacher Wenren was grateful for the students' intentions, considering the daily company of test papers as a small but certain happiness in life.
She had thought high school life was a straight line, but in the end, she realized it was a colorful curve. When the unavoidable day finally arrived, she had to bid a gentle farewell to the end. Goodbye, high school era, open your arms and welcome the future. The night before the college entrance examination, Yu Jian sent blessings to Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi, and others. Fu Xiaosi asked Lu Zhiang about his college entrance examination information.
Lu Zhiang hesitated, and in response to Fu Xiaosi's concern, Lu Zhiang pretended that everything was fine. College entrance examination day was also the moment for Lu Zhiang to say goodbye to Li Xia and the others. The college entrance examination arrived as scheduled. Cheng Qiqi personally wove lucky bracelets for Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi, wishing them success in the examination.
Li Xia, like all his classmates, ushered in an important moment in life; three years of high school effort were all for this final push. On the day of the college entrance examination, Lu Zhiang was absent. There was only a blank test paper on his seat, and he ultimately left silently. That summer, the twelve-year marathon concluded, ushering in a three-day war, a war without smoke.
Fu Xiaosi learned from other classmates about Lu Zhiang's absence from the college entrance examination and rushed to find him but couldn't find him anywhere. Liberal Arts Class Three held its last class meeting. Looking at the graduation photos full of memories, everyone was reluctant to say goodbye. Teacher Wenren called roll as usual, and both teachers and students were already in tears.
The students secretly prepared a graduation surprise for Teacher Wenren, truly waving goodbye to their high school days. Graduation day was an ocean of laughter and tears, but these tears were tears of happiness and emotion. The PE Teacher, who had long secretly admired Teacher Wenren, mustered up the courage to confess to her. The students cheered and helped, bringing the lovers together, and Teacher Wenren's relationship also came to fruition.
Graduation marked the end of youth, and Li Xia stood his ground for the last shift. Junior girls were madly obsessed with Fu Xiaosi, taking all the things he had used. Looking at the young and naive junior girls, Li Xia also recalled his three-years-ago self.
Qianchuan No. 1 Middle School carried too many of Li Xia's firsts: the first time he had the courage to face a mistake, the first time he met good friends, the first time he experienced farewell. With an inexpressible feeling, Li Xia arrived at the moment to say goodbye to Qianchuan No. 1 Middle School. Fortunately, he met his favorite person, Fu Xiaosi, there.
Episode 23 Recap
Li Xia recalled many things from her high school days, meeting Fu Xiaosi, and meeting many other people. All of this was fate predetermined in the dark. Her idol was a priest, and in the real world, after spending days and nights together, Fu Xiaosi also became the person she loved most. Fu Xiaosi learned that Lu Zhiang did not attend the college entrance examination, so he sought him out for a chat.
Lu Zhiang had no regrets about his choice, because in his heart, his mother's wish was the strength that supported him to live optimistically and move forward bravely. Fulfilling his mother's wish was more worthwhile than anything else. Fu Xiaosi understood that Lu Zhiang wanted to fulfill his mother's dream. He understood and supported him. He believed that no matter what, their friendship would not change.
After opening up to each other, the two came to that familiar noodle shop to eat beef noodles. They were still playful and teasing, with the usual tacit understanding and cooperation between brothers. Just then, Cheng Qiqi called, inviting Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi to sing karaoke that evening to celebrate their high school graduation. In the KTV room, Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi were novices when it came to singing.
Seeing that the atmosphere wasn't lively enough, Cheng Qiqi suggested playing a game where the loser had to confess their regrets from the past three years. Everyone eagerly participated. Oujun lost and said his biggest regret was liking Ms. Wenren but never confessing. To fulfill his cherished wish, his classmates egged him on to call and confess. Oujun dialed the number but never found the courage to speak, still wishing Ms. Wenren a happy marriage with the PE teacher.
Ms. Wenren understood Oujun's feelings and was touched by the blessings from her student. In her eyes, the boy who used to be a scamp had now grown up and could stand on his own. The classmates were happily playing games in the KTV when it was Cheng Qiqi's turn. Qiqi lost but dared not reveal her regrets.
She didn't want others to know the secret buried deep in her heart, her misplaced love for Fu Xiaosi, which made her embarrassed. She was also afraid that if she spoke, she would lose Li Xia, her good friend, so she chose to drink a penalty. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang sang "Those Flowers" together, cheered on by their classmates. When they reached the emotional part, everyone hummed along. Youth found its emotional home after such unrestrained indulgence.
Fu Xiaosi came out and encountered Qiqi, who had been drinking and vomiting. Qiqi, emboldened by alcohol, said that her earlier claim of having no regrets was false. Fu Xiaosi, however, comforted her, saying everyone has regrets; it just depends on whether you are willing to turn them into real wishes. Fu Xiaosi didn't understand that Qiqi's biggest regret was not being able to be with the person she loved.
She loved Fu Xiaosi, but Fu Xiaosi only had Li Xia in his eyes. Once someone lives in his heart, everyone else in his eyes is just a compromise. Cheng Qiqi bought sky lanterns. Everyone wrote their wishes on the sky lanterns. They released their wishes into the sky, letting them drift towards the unknown and pitch-black distance. In the intertwined moments of singing and tears, their high school life thus came to a perfect end.
A group of graduating high school seniors came to the store to buy drinks and celebrate their graduation. Yu Jian watched the happy graduating students and recalled her own decision to give up school, feeling ashamed of her current situation, and somewhat regretting her choice. Because struggling alone was too hard and too lonely, the price she paid for her dreams was something she had not anticipated. She confided her thoughts to Duan Qiao.
Duan Qiao comforted her, saying that no matter what Yu Jian became, she would always be unique. Fu Xiaosi was quietly drawing alone in his room. His mother excitedly came upstairs to tell Fu Xiaosi that he had been admitted to the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts. Fu Xiaosi had already anticipated this result and remained unfazed by favor or disgrace. Li Xia also lived up to her mother's expectations and was admitted to the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts.
She could still study and live in the same space as Fu Xiaosi; this was their original agreement. Lu Zhiang came to his mother's grave and told her that he had been admitted to Waseda University in Japan, thus fulfilling her wish. He hoped his mother would also be happy for him in heaven. Li Xia finally arrived at the university she had longed for. Ambitious, she yearned to make her mark in Shanghai.
Yu Jian had promised Li Xia that she would take her out when she came to Shanghai. But after coming to Shanghai, Yu Jian had been busy singing. She also didn't want Li Xia to see her downtrodden state. Furthermore, she was completely unfamiliar with Shanghai, so she asked Duan Qiao to pick up Li Xia on her behalf. Cheng Qiqi and Lu Zhiang, Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi said goodbye at the airport.
They were about to head to their respective universities. For three years, they had spent every day together, but graduation meant going their separate ways. They said hurried goodbyes, saying farewell to the right people at the right time. Lu Zhiang also arrived in Japan to start a new life. In a hotel, however, he unexpectedly met Yan Mo, his destined love-hate partner. An unexpected cross-country encounter was about to befall Lu Zhiang.
Episode 24 Recap
The quirky Yan Mo carelessly misread the room number and, by mistake, came to Lu Zhiang's hotel room door. She confidently wanted to use her key to open the door. Just then, Lu Zhiang also arrived at the hotel, walking straight towards his room. The two reunited as a bickering couple. It's worth noting that Yan Mo was the person Lu Zhiang had always wanted to pursue before meeting Li Xia. Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo stared at each other.
Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo argued reasonably, and the two were in a deadlock over the room issue. Lu Zhiang said he chose to study abroad for further education to start a new life, while Yan Mo also came to the same place for her initial dream of painting. Both yearned for freedom and had complementary personalities.
After the two clarified the room mix-up, Yan Mo's embarrassment was evident on her face, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to hide in, and she fled in disarray. Perhaps it was just a coincidence that when Lu Zhiang gave up on Li Xia, a new interlude also appeared in his life. Yu Jian and Duan Qiao went to the airport to pick up Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi.
It had been a long time since they last met, and they missed each other dearly. To fulfill their host's duties, Yu Jian and Duan Qiao invited them to a high-end restaurant for dinner. In Yu Jian's heart, what she valued most were these friends, especially Li Xia.
Although her life in Shanghai was very difficult, she still wanted to welcome Li Xia in the best possible state, and also wanted to use this method to make Li Xia believe that she was doing very well in Shanghai, thereby concealing her true situation and reassuring Li Xia. At the dinner table, Fu Xiaosi asked about Yu Jian's situation. Yu Jian felt ashamed in her heart, but she naturally didn't want the two of them to become suspicious.
Seeing Yu Jian look troubled, Duan Qiao quickly interjected to cover for her. Fortunately, it was a close call, and Li Xia didn't become overly suspicious. When facing the huge bill, Yu Jian was a bit at a loss. She hadn't prepared enough money beforehand. Fortunately, Duan Qiao helped her out of the predicament, stepping in to pay the bill for Yu Jian.
Duan Qiao talked to Yu Jian about how much he liked Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia, envying Yu Jian for having the good fortune to know them. He hoped Yu Jian would give him more opportunities to get to know them. Cheng Qiqi was living and venturing out alone. She suddenly received a call from her parents inquiring about her. Facing her parents' concern over the phone, Cheng Qiqi felt a mix of emotions.
She yearned for freedom and wanted to strive for her singing dream, but her family's opposition was her biggest concern. When the truth and facts were exposed, how would she face her parents? University life truly opened its arms. Everyone was no longer constrained by high school rules. University granted them the right to fall in love. Fu Xiaosi, as before, enjoyed immersing himself alone in the world of painting.
Li Xia was at the same school as him and specifically brought Fu Xiaosi a loving lunchbox. However, Fu Xiaosi was completely absorbed in painting and directly ignored Li Xia's concern. Although Li Xia felt a bit disappointed, he clearly understood Fu Xiaosi's personality. Li Xia saw that Fu Xiaosi was under considerable pressure and wanted him to relax, so he invited him to go hiking together on Saturday to enjoy some relaxed time for the two of them.
The story of Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo was still unfolding. At the hotel, Lu Zhiang, who lived below Yan Mo, was tormented by the noisy revelry and couldn't sleep. He didn't expect to escape the craziness of high school only to be caught in an unexpected college annoyance. Lu Zhiang couldn't stand it and went upstairs to kindly remind Yan Mo. But Yan Mo was no easy person to deal with; facing Lu Zhiang's questioning, she remained indifferent.
The next morning, Yan Mo's underwear fell from the balcony upstairs. Lu Zhiang sighed, realizing his neighbor was like this. The image of Yan Mo as a gentle and elegant goddess in his heart was completely shattered. Lu Zhiang held Yan Mo's clothing with a reluctant expression. He delivered the underwear to Yan Mo's room door and left a note to remind the careless and clueless Yan Mo. While painting, Fu Xiaosi remembered Li Xia mentioning going hiking.
Thinking he had been busy with his own affairs and neglected Li Xia's feelings, Fu Xiaosi secretly decided to accompany Li Xia the next day. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi went hiking as planned. Unexpectedly, it started raining halfway, and the two took shelter in a pavilion. Unfortunately, Li Xia was tormented by a severe physical discomfort and felt very unwell.
After Fu Xiaosi learned about Li Xia's situation, looking at the weak Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi, facing such a situation for the first time, shyly ran away. Because he was concerned about Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi returned to his dormitory and searched online for precautions regarding girls' menstrual periods, to be prepared for similar emergencies next time. Li Xia caught a cold from the rain while hiking during the day.
Fu Xiaosi called to inquire and felt that Li Xia's condition was not optimistic. Fu Xiaosi insisted on taking Li Xia to the hospital. At the most innocent and ignorant age, meeting someone deeply loved, one is willing to learn the unknown at all costs for the other. What seemed like unfamiliar actions and concern was actually him devoting all his energy behind the scenes, just to accompany the other person through experiences and to mature.
Episode 25 Recap
Fu Xiaosi meticulously cared for the sick and weak Li Xia in the hospital. Watching Fu Xiaosi's busy figure bustling about, the dazed Li Xia felt deeply touched. Fu Xiaosi had zero experience in taking care of people in daily life, but for Li Xia, he was slowly changing. Facing Fu Xiaosi's care, Li Xia's eyes flashed with memories of Fu Xiaosi's silent protection and thoughtful concern for her throughout their journey.
Though seemingly cold and indifferent on the surface, beneath his cool exterior lay a warm and fervent heart, and this kind of care was reserved only for Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi mustered his courage and earnestly asked Li Xia to be his girlfriend. The tongue-tied Fu Xiaosi wasn't good at expressing himself, offering no grand romantic vows, only simple sentences, yet they deeply moved Li Xia's heart.
Duan Qiao sighed with envy that Fu Xiaosi and Yu Jian had finally found their happy ending. As a good friend, Yu Jian was also happy for them. Yu Jian recalled all the years she and Qing Tian had endured together through thick and thin, yet now they were like strangers. They had once made solemn vows, but in the face of cruel reality, they were fragile and easily broken.
Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia, Yu Jian, and Duan Qiao had a meal together. Li Xia worried about Yu Jian's health. Duan Qiao unceremoniously ordered a table full of dishes. Everyone was happy for Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi. At the dinner table, Duan Qiao showed his true foodie nature, but didn't forget to care for Yu Jian. Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi, having established their relationship, ironically felt unnatural.
Li Xia wanted Yu Jian to help her understand her feelings; she couldn't even look Fu Xiaosi directly in the eye now. Duan Qiao also noticed the awkwardness between Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia, and proactively offered himself as a strategist to give Fu Xiaosi advice. He suggested Fu Xiaosi overwhelm Li Xia with grand gestures to win her heart and personally taught him from a romance column.
Fu Xiaosi found it unreliable and didn't agree, but he still secretly consulted the love-related content within it. Many record companies highly recognized Cheng Qiqi's singing potential, but Cheng Qiqi was struggling with a lack of sufficient experience and no family support. For a time, Cheng Qiqi was caught in a dilemma. Yan Mo's leaky room caused trouble for Lu Zhiang.
Lu Zhiang went upstairs to demand justice from Yan Mo and kindly offered to solve the problem for her, but to his surprise, Yan Mo misunderstood his good intentions and gave Lu Zhiang a good beating. Lu Zhiang pretended to be injured and presented evidence that convinced Yan Mo. Seeing the mess in Yan Mo's room, Lu Zhiang was completely speechless.
Yan Mo conscientiously painted the leaky spots in Lu Zhiang's house, but unexpectedly, with her girlish heart, she painted everything pink, leaving Lu Zhiang utterly dumbfounded. Fu Xiaosi and Duan Qiao communicated. Duan Qiao encouraged Fu Xiaosi to practice the romance columnist's views on love. Yu Jian was once again going to work hard for her dreams, and Duan Qiao supported her as always.
As Yu Jian's number one fan, Duan Qiao hoped that in the future, Yu Jian would personally hold an opening concert just for him, and Yu Jian generously agreed. Yu Jian was under contract, and the bar owner couldn't compete with big companies, so he had no choice but to dismiss Yu Jian. Yu Jian was deeply entangled in a contract dispute, which delayed her career development. Feeling unbalanced, she angrily sought out Sister Zhao for an explanation.
The other party threatened Yu Jian with the contract: either Yu Jian developed according to the company's plan, or she paid the penalty for breach of contract. The stubborn Yu Jian chose to pay, but the enormous compensation amount completely suffocated her. Yu Jian could only silently bear the pressure; her dream felt so helpless at this moment. The expectations of her friends, her own aspirations, all seemed so pale and powerless in the face of cold reality.
Fu Xiaosi took the experts' advice and proactively invited Li Xia to dine at a high-end restaurant. The unfamiliar environment made Li Xia feel uncomfortable all over. The restaurant staff played a beautiful violin piece for Li Xia, and the two instantly became the center of attention in the restaurant. Despite the thoughtful music and the assistance of flowers, Li Xia wasn't very happy.
Fu Xiaosi felt that the constrained feeling was too strange, so he reverted to his true self and left the restaurant with Li Xia, heading to a familiar-smelling food stall – that was where they felt at ease. Li Xia bought Fu Xiaosi his favorite steamed buns. A stranger, however, stopped her and earnestly asked her for a bun. Unintentionally, Li Xia became the savior of his son, which Li Xia also found inexplicably strange.
Li Xia asked Fu Xiaosi why he liked her, and Fu Xiaosi said that only in front of Li Xia could he show his truest self, making Li Xia's heart feel warm. Fu Xiaosi's art book was published as scheduled. It was snapped up by sales immediately upon release, and its rapid best-selling speed greatly surprised Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi invited Yu Jian and Duan Qiao to celebrate together.
Li Xia went to find Yu Jian at the address on the business card Yu Jian gave her, but instead ran into Sister Zhao. From her, Li Xia learned the news that Yu Jian was heavily in debt, which left her worried. Fu Xiaosi took Duan Qiao to Yu Jian's residence, and the modest environment made Fu Xiaosi suspect the hardships Yu Jian had endured for so long.
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Yu Jian desperately wanted to explain to Fu Xiaosi, but because she hadn't conspired with Duan Qiao beforehand about the story, the clever Fu Xiaosi had already seen through everything. Although he didn't understand, he had no intention of mocking Yu Jian. Fu Xiaosi knew deeply that Yu Jian and Li Xia had a profound friendship.
Now that Yu Jian was in a difficult situation, if Li Xia knew the truth, he would definitely stand up for Yu Jian and feel sorry for her desperate gamble. In an unfamiliar space, the slow-to-warm-up Yu Jian unexpectedly gained a close friend like Li Xia, which was her good fortune. Yu Jian pleaded with Fu Xiaosi to help her conceal her current situation, hoping her friends wouldn't worry about her.
Fu Xiaosi promised to do his best to help Yu Jian overcome her difficulties and face challenges together. Seeing Duan Qiao and Yu Jian so familiar with each other, Fu Xiaosi discerned Duan Qiao's intentions towards Yu Jian and teased him about it, leaving Duan Qiao puzzled. After Fu Xiaosi had safely left, Duan Qiao was interrogated by Yu Jian, who questioned why he had revealed her true situation to Fu Xiaosi.
Duan Qiao patiently explained that he acted out of good intentions, firmly believing that Fu Xiaosi and their other friends, as good friends, would understand Yu Jian. However, Yu Jian felt a sense of indebtedness to Li Xia deep down. Without the company of Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia, Lu Zhiang became independent and self-reliant. He had to get used to living alone and taking care of himself; in a strange place, he could only rely on himself.
Lu Zhiang returned to his residence from the supermarket, only to run into his delightful rival, Yan Mo, in the elevator. Yan Mo played a trick on Lu Zhiang, deliberately flirting with other female guests to make them misunderstand Lu Zhiang as a pervert, then took the opportunity to steal Lu Zhiang's food, only to be caught by Lu Zhiang.
Yan Mo was ravenously hungry; lightheaded with hunger, she rummaged through her home but found nothing to eat to fill her stomach. Yan Mo was unbearable with hunger but suffered from an empty wallet. Lu Zhiang was cooking delicious food in his room, and Yan Mo, drawn by the scent, came over to Lu Zhiang's place, putting on a dramatic show to get free food and drinks.
Seeing Yan Mo's uninhibited manner, completely devoid of any "goddess" pretense, with all the rice bowls empty, Lu Zhiang was greatly surprised. In the following days, Yan Mo often found excuses to come to Lu Zhiang's home for free meals. Yan Mo's arrival also added a few splashes of color to Lu Zhiang's life. Lu Zhiang had gradually gotten used to having Yan Mo around, and this pair of rivals grew closer in their daily interactions.
Li Xia brought Fu Xiaosi to Litong Media Company to meet the boss, hoping to set up a connection for Fu Xiaosi. When Li Xia saw the boss of Litong, he was surprised to find that the person was someone he had a past connection with. The two were engrossed in chatting and entertaining each other, while Fu Xiaosi on the side became extremely jealous. Fu Xiaosi deliberately nitpicked and refused to agree to the other party's demands.
He wanted to possess Li Xia completely and disliked Li Xia being ambiguous with others. Cheng Qiqi's parents argued because of Cheng Qiqi's unauthorized truancy. Her father was overbearing and autocratic, completely disregarding her mother's dignity and feelings, scolding her to make Cheng Qiqi hurry home for a lecture. Her father watched Cheng Qiqi's figure on TV, suppressing anger in his heart.
Cheng Qiqi returned home and expressed her determination to her father: she would not follow the path arranged by her parents step by step; she wanted to stick to her passion for singing. Her parents had imposed their own ideas on her, something she hadn't dared to admit for many years. In her father's eyes, Cheng Qiqi appearing in public was disgraceful and brought shame upon the family. Unable to win the argument with Qiqi, he severely hit her.
Her parents also had a big argument over this incident, but it failed to change Cheng Qiqi's firm resolve. Li Xia was dedicated to helping Fu Xiaosi, continuously reviewing materials to contribute to Fu Xiaosi's efforts and promote his talent. Litong called Li Xia again, intending to persuade Fu Xiaosi to sign a contract with Litong. Li Xia kept his appointment as scheduled.
Li Xia handed over the consolidated information he had prepared to help Fu Xiaosi to the other party, and the two enthusiastically discussed establishing a studio for Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi watched Li Xia chatting and laughing with the other party, unable to suppress his anger. Fu Xiaosi stated his position: he would not sign with any company. After the other party left, Fu Xiaosi unintentionally angered Li Xia; he didn't know how to handle the situation.
Fu Xiaosi didn't want to go against his original intention; he only wanted to convey the most beautiful things to everyone, rather than hide behind commercial interests. Li Xia understood Fu Xiaosi's thoughts and supported him as always. Yan Mo brazenly freeloaded meals at Lu Zhiang's home. While they were eating, an earthquake suddenly struck. Lu Zhiang comforted Yan Mo, who was nervous and scared.
In a moment of crisis, Lu Zhiang didn't want to trouble anyone and didn't call anyone. Yan Mo was curious about the girl Lu Zhiang liked. In Lu Zhiang's mind, the image of the innocent and naive Li Xia appeared. The laughter and sorrow he experienced with Li Xia were deeply imprinted in his mind, but he had given up his feelings for Li Xia. Perhaps letting go was also Lu Zhiang's feeling towards Li Xia.
Episode 27 Recap
Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang experienced the crisis of the earthquake together. In addition, Lu Zhiang suffered minor injuries protecting Yan Mo, which changed Yan Mo's perception of Lu Zhiang. Early the next morning, Yan Mo purchased a large box of supplies Lu Zhiang needed and took diligent care of him. Yan Mo applied a TV drama plot to reality, relentlessly pursuing Lu Zhiang.
The innocent and kind Yan Mo left Lu Zhiang at a loss, and although the development was unexpected, Lu Zhiang did not refuse her. Cheng Qiqi practiced dancing diligently. The organizer of the competition committee approached her and offered her excellent signing conditions. Cheng Qiqi was very ambitious; she would agree to sign only if they guaranteed her first place in the competition. However, the other party did not agree.
Cheng Qiqi vowed that even if she was eliminated, she believed she would stand brilliantly before everyone in the future because she chose this path herself, and she had to grit her teeth and continue. Fu Xiaosi had a video call with Lu Zhiang. Fu Xiaosi conveyed Li Xia's concern, reminding him to be more careful living in Japan. Yan Mo suddenly barged into the frame and declared herself Lu Zhiang's girlfriend.
Fu Xiaosi reminded Lu Zhiang to cherish Yan Mo well. Duan Qiao urgently called Fu Xiaosi to inform him that Yu Jian had recently been constantly harassed by a group of thugs. Yu Jian, unable to bear it any longer, decided to take a desperate gamble, seek justice from the entertainment agency, and sever all ties completely.
Duan Qiao worried that Yu Jian might do something extreme, so he arranged to go with Fu Xiaosi to the club to stop Yu Jian's impulsive actions. Sister Zhao was discussing business with someone at the club when Yu Jian walked straight in. Yu Jian, abandoning her usual recklessness, humbly begged Sister Zhao to spare her friends. Sister Zhao, burning bridges, took the opportunity to toy with Yu Jian and deliberately made things difficult for her.
Yu Jian, needing a favor, forcefully drank several large bottles of alcohol to appease Sister Zhao. Duan Qiao and Li Xia, among others, arrived one after another. Seeing Li Xia's distressed look, Li Xia offered to drink on Yu Jian's behalf but was stopped by Fu Xiaosi. Allen, the boss of Litong, happened to arrive. Seeing Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi involved, Allen intervened to resolve the situation, allowing Yu Jian and Li Xia to get away.
Cheng Qiqi, full of anticipation, came to Litong Group, declaring she wanted to see Allen, the boss of Litong. To become famous, she was willing to wait indefinitely for the boss to appear. Cheng Qiqi waited from morning until after work, but Allen did not appear. Unwilling to give up like that, she decided to come and wait every day until the other party was willing to give her a chance.
Yan Mo dragged Lu Zhiang to the supermarket to buy ingredients, claiming it was to prepare for another earthquake, but in reality, it was to satisfy her gluttonous desires. Yan Mo held Lu Zhiang's hand and took a commemorative photo, announcing to everyone that she had a boyfriend. Yan Mo encountered her former love rival at the supermarket. Afraid of losing face, Yan Mo asked Lu Zhiang to help her put on a show.
The love rival mocked Yan Mo for being clueless, but unexpectedly, Lu Zhiang suddenly embraced Yan Mo, showing off their happiness to the rival, and retorted sharply, leaving the rival speechless with anger. The earthquake shook the ground uneasily. In a moment of urgency, Lu Zhiang protected Yan Mo, and their feelings for each other became increasingly clear. Li Xia drank too much and was unconscious, speaking strangely. Fu Xiaosi took Li Xia to a hotel to rest.
Li Xia frantically insisted on going to save Yu Jian. To calm Li Xia's agitated emotions, Fu Xiaosi told him to sleep obediently. Fu Xiaosi gazed at Yu Jian's serene and peaceful face. Attracted by her cute sleeping appearance, he couldn't help but want to kiss her. As he slowly leaned closer to Li Xia, Li Xia suddenly sat up, speaking drunkenly in a half-awake state. In his sleep, Li Xia also called Yu Jian's name.
Fu Xiaosi's desire to get close to Li Xia was dashed, and he felt dejected. Duan Qiao meticulously cared for the drunk Yu Jian. Yu Jian called out Qing Tian's name in her heart, finally unable to suppress her inner longing. Duan Qiao felt sad hearing this, but he was still willing to wait for Yu Jian to change her mind, believing that one day, Yu Jian would see his figure behind her.
Li Xia woke up from his sleep and found Fu Xiaosi sitting beside him, asleep. Li Xia looked embarrassed. Fu Xiaosi kindly reminded Li Xia not to touch anything related to alcohol in the future. Fu Xiaosi had seen Li Xia's awkward sleeping posture, and Li Xia wished he could find a hole to crawl into. Cheng Qiqi, as usual, waited in the lobby of Litong Group for the appearance of boss Allen. Company employees talked about her animatedly. Coincidentally, Carol, another prominent figure in the company, appeared. Cheng Qiqi disregarded the gossip and rushed forward to offer her services.
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Carroll was decisive and efficient in her work. Cheng Qiqi rushed forward to express her desire to become an artist under her wing, confidently stating that she had both the ability and the ambition to be better. Faced with Carroll's doubts, Cheng Qiqi was neither modest nor timid; it was precisely her confidence that made Carroll greatly appreciate her, leading her to agree to Cheng Qiqi's terms and allow her to become an artist under her.
Cheng Qiqi was one step closer to success. Li Xia was constantly thinking of Yu Jian. Fu Xiaosi understood the relationship between Li Xia and Yu Jian, so he decided to secretly resolve Li Xia's troubles. Fu Xiaosi personally met with Li Tong's boss, telling him that he was willing to join Li Tong Company, on the condition that readers could not misinterpret his drawing intentions, and the other party must personally come forward to resolve Yu Jian's contract issues.
Fu Xiaosi's help brought a glimmer of hope to Yu Jian, who was in a predicament. Relieved after resolving a major hidden worry in Li Xia's heart, Fu Xiaosi called Duan Qiao to deliver the good news. Duan Qiao excitedly rushed over, wanting to surprise Yu Jian, but unexpectedly found Yu Jian's home empty. Yu Jian's departure left Duan Qiao at a loss for what to do.
Yu Jian still couldn't let go of Qing Tian, and her development in Shanghai was not smooth, which had left her feeling confused. So she secretly returned to Qian Chuan, hoping to encounter Qing Tian, who had fought alongside her, once again. Qing Tian's image lingered in her mind; beneath his reticent exterior was a delicate heart. Although they had missed their chance back then, Yu Jian had never forgotten Qing Tian for a moment.
If Yu Jian hadn't insisted on leaving, would everything have turned out differently? Yu Jian looked at the familiar face before her, her heart pounding with emotion. Thinking of Qing Tian's past promises to her, Yu Jian wanted to rush up and embrace Qing Tian. However, a sweet girl was by Qing Tian's side; she was Qing Tian's girlfriend. Qing Tian and Yu Jian met again, yet they were like strangers. Watching Qing Tian find happiness, Yu Jian felt heartbroken.
Just as Yu Jian was lonely and helpless, Duan Qiao appeared behind her, pretending to be her boyfriend to help her out of the situation. This time, Yu Jian and Qing Tian really had to say goodbye; it was a past they could never return to. Fu Xiaosi saw the news of an earthquake in Japan's Kanto region and was burning with anxiety.
He worried that Lu Zhiang was in danger, so he hurriedly booked a flight to the place in Japan where Lu Zhiang lived. Fu Xiaosi waited anxiously, recalling the wild youth he shared with Lu Zhiang, and that carefree, silly-grinning brother with whom he had weathered sadness, arguments, and misunderstandings, yet their profound brotherhood had always prevailed. Now, with no trace of Lu Zhiang anywhere and the two having lost contact, Fu Xiaosi grew even more worried about Lu Zhiang.
Lu Zhiang returned to his residence relaxed, only to unexpectedly find Fu Xiaosi, his brother whom he had missed for a long time, right before his eyes. Seeing that Lu Zhiang was safe and sound, Fu Xiaosi's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed. The two met again and, as in the past, engaged in playful banter. Lu Zhiang invited Fu Xiaosi to dine with him, but then Fu Xiaosi noticed Yan Mo was with Lu Zhiang, marveling at their deep connection.
Lu Zhiang took meticulous care of Yan Mo, and Fu Xiaosi suddenly felt that Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo were a perfect match. Seeing Lu Zhiang so carefree now, Fu Xiaosi finally felt truly at ease. Duan Qiao wanted Yu Jian to let go of the past; he didn't want her to keep living in Qing Tian's shadow. Yu Jian was silently sad, looking at Cheng Qiqi's success on the TV screen and sighing at their different fates.
Duan Qiao racked his brains trying to comfort Yu Jian, but she pretended to be strong. In her eyes, she felt life was too absurd; they were all on the same starting line back then, and she even gave up the person she loved most to chase her dreams, yet now Cheng Qiqi was radiant while she herself was down and out and disheveled.
Yu Jian resolutely threw away the ring Qing Tian had given her, and also discarded her memories with Qing Tian. During Yu Jian's absence, Qing Tian had learned to mature, but his future life had nothing to do with Yu Jian anymore. Duan Qiao tried every means to cheer Yu Jian up, reporting that the contract dispute had been safely resolved, and he also took the opportunity to express his feelings for her.
He loved all of Yu Jian's joys and sorrows and had grown accustomed to her company; he was willing to wait for Yu Jian to change her mind. After a carefree time, the only thing to be thankful for was that when Yu Jian was sad, luckily Duan Qiao was still there. Fu Xiaosi's studio was officially operational, all arranged according to his plan.
Fu Xiaosi felt that something was missing, so he proposed that Li Xia become his personal assistant, believing it would make things complete. Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo went shopping together. Yan Mo's crazy shopping desire was something Lu Zhiang couldn't handle, so he forcibly pulled her away. Lu Zhiang didn't want Yan Mo to spend recklessly, and their usual bickering mode was activated once again.
To test their compatibility as a couple, Yan Mo suggested going on a trip with Lu Zhiang to test their relationship. Unable to resist Yan Mo's coquettish charm, Lu Zhiang satisfied her every request. Lu Zhiang selected travel clothes for Yan Mo, deliberately teasing her to make her angry. The daily life of a couple unfolded so naturally between Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo.
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Among the dazzling array of goods, Yan Mo was dazzled, and loved every piece of clothing. Only Lu Zhiang chose one she didn't like. Yan Mo disliked Lu Zhiang being stingy, but in order to enjoy her romantic trip with Lu Zhiang, Yan Mo had to follow Lu Zhiang's wishes. Fu Xiaosi's Islet Studio was officially established and operating.
Under the spotlight of public attention, Fu Xiaosi joined Litong Group, which placed its hope for the domestic art market on Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi painted on the spot and contributed his work as a charity auction item. With Fu Xiaosi's talent, Islet Studio is bound to become the top painting studio in the country. Coincidentally, Cheng Qiqi and Fu Xiaosi now belong to the same company, and the two meet again, each having achieved success.
Cheng Qiqi still looks at Fu Xiaosi with such tenderness. Carol sees it and is carefully plotting a conspiracy. Fu Xiaosi recalled the scene of him and Li Xia working together to paint in high school, fighting side by side to face the wind and rain, and immersing themselves in painting to share the joy of success. Fu Xiaosi's current achievements are inseparable from the inspiration given to him by Li Xia and her unwavering companionship.
At the unveiling event, Cheng Qiqi transformed into a popular idol, and Fu Xiaosi was also happy for her. Cheng Qiqi tested Fu Xiaosi's feelings for Li Xia, and Fu Xiaosi didn't seem to have figured out how to move forward with Li Xia in the future. Alan informed Fu Xiaosi that he would be a guest to present an award to Cheng Qiqi next week.
Cheng Qiqi can stand on the same platform with Fu Xiaosi again, which is what she has dreamed of. Yan Mo changed her usual pure style and dressed up very beautifully, just waiting for Lu Zhiang to praise her, but Lu Zhiang didn't seem to care much. Yan Mo peeked at Lu Zhiang. Lu Zhiang's perfect figure made Yan Mo ecstatic. She fantasized about kissing Lu Zhiang. The two soaked in the hot spring together.
Yan Mo became delicate and gentle, eager for Lu Zhiang to take the initiative. When Lu Zhiang slowly approached, Yan Mo thought she could finally kiss Lu Zhiang, but Lu Zhiang was always a blockhead and didn't understand what she meant. Yan Mo couldn't kiss Lu Zhiang, and her heart was in a mess. She thought about breaking up with Lu Zhiang to make him anxious.
In her dream, Yan Mo dressed sexily and stood in front of Lu Zhiang, using her beauty to seduce him. She dreamed of her first kiss with Lu Zhiang and was smug. Lu Zhiang saw her infatuated appearance, and Yan Mo lost all face. Fu Xiaosi was focusing on painting, but his eyes were a little tired. He urgently applied eye drops to rest. Li Xia brought a suit for Fu Xiaosi to choose.
The clothes with different colors were only black and white in Fu Xiaosi's eyes, and there was no difference in color. Li Xia noticed that something was wrong with Fu Xiaosi and deliberately asked him to give her her cup, but Fu Xiaosi took Fu Xiaosi's own cup. What Li Xia was worried about finally happened. Li Xia took Fu Xiaosi to the hospital for examination.
The doctor diagnosed that he had damaged the optic nerve membrane due to excessive use of his eyes and reminded him to rest well. Li Xia was worried that Fu Xiaosi, who loves painting, would be depressed because of this, but Fu Xiaosi was very relieved. He didn't want Li Xia to worry about him. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia returned to the company entrance, but were entangled by a frustrated painter.
During the entanglement, Fu Xiaosi's medical record fell to the ground and was seen by the other party. The other party was secretly happy, but he didn't expect that the painter strongly supported by Litong Group would also have unspeakable secrets. This scene was also seen by Carol, the ace agent of Litong. The awards ceremony was held as scheduled. Cheng Qiqi was dazzling and Fu Xiaosi attended handsomely. Cheng Qiqi attended the ceremony with Fu Xiaosi's arm in hers.
In front of thousands of people, fans believed that Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi were a couple. At the awards ceremony, Cheng Qiqi deservedly became the New Singer of the Year with her super popularity. Cheng Qiqi sang on the stage. At this moment, she was the most shining star on the stage and the focus of attention. Yu Jian under the stage once yearned for such glory.
Duan Qiao encouraged Yu Jian that one day she could also gain recognition and move towards success. Fu Xiaosi personally presented the award to Cheng Qiqi to congratulate her on her good results. Cheng Qiqi was so excited that she hugged Fu Xiaosi tightly in front of the public. The two of them also became a golden couple in front of the public. Li Xia saw all of this. Behind the light, there are often hidden shadows.
Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia will also have a very difficult road to walk. Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang returned home from their trip. Yan Mo complained that Lu Zhiang didn't understand romance. She expected Lu Zhiang to take care of her low mood. In Yan Mo's heart, she still loved the mature Lu Zhiang who seemed like a big boy but was deeply responsible.
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Yan Mo was unbearably hungry, but to make Lu Zhiang apologize to her first, she decided not to freeload a meal. Lu Zhiang saw the news on a webpage, knowing that Fu Xiaosi had established a studio and that rumors of a romance between him and Cheng Qiqi had spread. Lu Zhiang still couldn't let go of Li Xia; he knew Li Xia must be in great pain at this moment, and Lu Zhiang became pensive.
Yan Mo anxiously waited at home for Lu Zhiang to apologize, but Lu Zhiang did not appear for a long time. Yan Mo found various excuses to comfort herself, but none of them worked. To make Lu Zhiang regret, Yan Mo meticulously dressed up and came to Lu Zhiang's home. Lu Zhiang was surprised by Yan Mo's extravagant attire and worried that she might starve herself. Lu Zhiang invited Yan Mo to dine together.
Seeing the table full of delicacies, Yan Mo couldn't suppress her true nature as a foodie. Yan Mo deliberately struck an elegant pose, seriously concocting her breakup speech with Lu Zhiang, but unexpectedly, the emotionally distraught Lu Zhiang was the first to say "break up." When Lu Zhiang truly uttered the words "break up," Yan Mo pretended not to care, but her heart was already riddled with holes. Li Xia was struggling with whether to go see Fu Xiaosi.
Just as he was hesitating, Fu Xiaosi called him directly and invited him to the studio. Li Xia arrived at the studio and was surprised to find that Fu Xiaosi had bought his favorite cartoon outfits. To make Li Xia happy, Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia changed into matching couple's outfits. Fu Xiaosi discussed postponing the publication of the new art book with Li Xia.
Li Xia worried that such a move would cause trouble for the company and offered to be Fu Xiaosi's eyes to help him fill in the colors of the paintings. While God closes one door, he surely opens a window. Li Xia's appearance filled Fu Xiaosi's originally black and white world with warm colors.
With the tacit cooperation between Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi, Fu Xiaosi's new work was successfully completed; it was Li Xia who gave new life to Fu Xiaosi's paintings. Cheng Qiqi worried that the rumors would affect the relationship between Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi. She called Fu Xiaosi, advising him not to mind, because she was already numb to it.
Caro was very satisfied that the rumors between Cheng Qiqi and Fu Xiaosi at the awards ceremony successfully gained attention. She hoped to seize the opportunity to let Cheng Qiqi use the rumors with Fu Xiaosi to hype herself and become famous. Lu Zhiang successfully graduated from Waseda University in Japan. Over the years, he missed his beloved mother every moment, always carrying her photo with him.
Never before had her photo been so close to his heart as it was now. Lu Zhiang was about to embark on a new journey. With his excellent academic achievements, he did not want to pursue further studies. Deep in his heart, there were more important things waiting for him to complete; he needed to continue to guard Li Xia. Yan Mo let go of the breakup with Lu Zhiang and congratulated him on his successful graduation.
Over the phone, Lu Zhiang told Yan Mo that he wouldn't be able to cook for her anymore because he was returning home. Upon hearing this news, Yan Mo was both angry and reluctant to part. Lu Zhiang packed his luggage and looked back at the place where he had lived. Every memory he held in his mind had Yan Mo's presence. The seemingly simple and lovely Yan Mo had already occupied a place deep in his heart.
Many stories, in an instant of turning around, many memories would come to an abrupt halt. When all memories are packed, one can only silently go far away, never looking back. Yan Mo did not see Lu Zhiang off, but silently watched Lu Zhiang's departing back from the balcony. Departures are always so sad and helpless. Lu Zhiang embarked on his journey back home.
He took out long-lost photos of youthful memories with Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi, and the warmth of the past surged into his heart. He had chosen to personally entrust Li Xia to Fu Xiaosi, wishing him happiness, but in Lu Zhiang's heart, he was still the angel guarding Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi, knowing the news of Lu Zhiang's return, rushed to the airport to pick him up immediately, and their familiar brotherhood was back.
Lu Zhiang kept the fact that he was working for the same company a secret from Fu Xiaosi, wanting to give him a surprise. Fu Xiaosi was curious about Lu Zhiang's workplace. Lu Zhiang took out his business card to show him; it turned out Lu Zhiang was the newly appointed marketing director of Litong Group, and he and Fu Xiaosi could once again fight together. During the time Lu Zhiang was away, his friends around him had all changed.
Yu Jian was ashamed of her current predicament; she didn't want to attend Lu Zhiang's welcome banquet. Among everyone, only she remained so down and out, stagnating in place. She once had immense confidence, giving up studies for singing, but now she wanted to be a deserter. To encourage Yu Jian, Duan Qiao used his own personal experience to boost her confidence and even sang songs on the street to compel Yu Jian to participate in the gathering.
From being mocked to being accepted and recognized, hardships will one day forge into tears of happiness, supporting us to bravely move forward. The Asakawa squad reunited because of Lu Zhiang's return. Duan Qiao spoke without restraint, enumerating Lu Zhiang's narcissistic flaws, and his goofy demeanor caught Lu Zhiang off guard. Cheng Qiqi celebrated Lu Zhiang's return. Everyone was still as close as before, as if youth had never truly departed.
Episode 31 Recap
Time was still so familiar, creating an illusion that nothing had changed over the years. Once, dreams led to different places, and fortunately, now it feels as familiar as before. Allen, the boss of Litong, suddenly arrived at Lu Zhiang's gathering place and welcomed him to work at Litong. Li Xia personally ordered a song for Yu Jian. Yu Jian hesitated before picking up the microphone, and her perfect voice amazed everyone present. Everyone was immersed in the beautiful singing.
Allen particularly admired Yu Jian, but Cheng Qiqi felt a bit awkward instead. After the party, Allen praised Yu Jian directly. Cheng Qiqi was afraid of losing her position, but she didn't know what to do. Fu Xiaosi drank himself into a stupor, and Yu Jian and the others also fell asleep. Lu Zhiang and Li Xia chatted. Li Xia saw that Fu Xiaosi's hard work over the years had finally paid off and was truly happy for him.
Behind the success lay countless hours of relentless and unrewarded practice, day and night. Li Xia asked about the recent situation of Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo. Lu Zhiang seemed very calm. Allen saw photos of Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi circulating in public opinion. The public and media pushed their "romance" to the forefront, which was very detrimental to their future.
The company requested Fu Xiaosi to maintain his relationship with Cheng Qiqi for now and have them endorse a couple's sunglasses campaign. This was business. Fu Xiaosi didn't want to gain attention through such despicable means, but he was bound by his contract. A horrified cry came from Li Xia. It turned out to be a crazy fan obsessed with Cheng Qiqi who was threatening Li Xia, sending him a bloody anonymous hand-sign to scare him.
Cheng Qiqi didn't want to cause trouble for Fu Xiaosi and was anxious to clarify the situation, but Allen stopped her, advising her not to act rashly. Fu Xiaosi looked at the frightened Li Xia and decided to cancel the endorsement activity with Cheng Qiqi. Cheng Qiqi had a look of unwillingness. Lu Zhiang, who lived downstairs from Yan Mo, moved out, leaving Yan Mo all alone. Yan Mo pretended to be strong.
Without Lu Zhiang's warm meals, his thoughtful greetings, and their usual banter, Yan Mo was not used to it. The daily routine with Lu Zhiang, her rival, was deeply etched in her heart, and even crazy actions could not numb her longing for Lu Zhiang. Carol angrily confronted Lu Zhiang, accusing Fu Xiaosi of acting unilaterally and gambling with Cheng Qiqi's future. She questioned the competence of the marketing department led by Lu Zhiang.
To restore the company's reputation, Carol decided to strike while the iron was hot and solidify Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi's status as a couple to the public. Lu Zhiang would rather be demoted than let the situation between Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi hurt Li Xia. Carol produced the contract Fu Xiaosi signed with the company to threaten Lu Zhiang, telling him to let go and not interfere with the matter concerning Cheng Qiqi and Fu Xiaosi.
Cheng Qiqi proactively sought out Li Xia and told him that Fu Xiaosi had agreed to sign a contract with Litong to resolve Yu Jian's troubles. This meant Fu Xiaosi had to give up many of his rights and comply with all activities arranged by the company, otherwise he would face high risks of breaching the contract. Li Xia understood Fu Xiaosi's stubborn temper and secretly resolved to persuade him.
Fu Xiaosi brought Li Xia to relax, but Li Xia was preoccupied with worries and dissatisfied with everything he did. Fu Xiaosi felt that Li Xia was always nitpicking him and couldn't help but complain. Li Xia was worried about Fu Xiaosi and deliberately picked a fight with him. He hoped Fu Xiaosi would participate in the activities arranged by the company.
Although his words were full of loopholes, Li Xia didn't want Fu Xiaosi to continue bearing pressure and making unlimited sacrifices for him, so he had to say it this way. Fu Xiaosi still compromised with Li Xia and decided to comply with the company's arrangement to attend the couple's endorsement event with Cheng Qiqi. The company staff were all buzzing with discussions. Lu Zhiang held a meeting for the marketing department members.
The office supplies Lu Zhiang ordered had arrived. Colleagues unpacked the express delivery for Lu Zhiang, but unexpectedly found a box full of women's personal items. Lu Zhiang instantly became the target of everyone's jokes and ridicule among his colleagues. It turned out that Yan Mo had returned to China to find Lu Zhiang.
Fu Xiaosi worried that Li Xia was still bothered by his impulsiveness that day, so he took the initiative to send him messages to show his concern, but Li Xia seemed unwilling to respond to him. Li Xia was fully engrossed in Fu Xiaosi's endorsement activity plan. Lu Zhiang saw that Li Xia was under high pressure and proactively took him out for a diversion.
Li Xia had long known that Fu Xiaosi's attendance at the event was a reluctant move, but for the sake of the person he liked, Li Xia didn't feel it was hard. Carol instructed Cheng Qiqi to make the most of the endorsement event's press conference, but Cheng Qiqi had her own ideas. Fu Xiaosi grabbed Li Xia backstage and quickly explained to him that working with Cheng Qiqi was not his intention.
In his eyes, Li Xia was more important than anything, and he would do his best to complete whatever Li Xia wanted him to. Their intimate actions were discovered by a reporter who secretly sneaked into the backstage area. A real storm was about to hit Li Xia.
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Seeing that the two were about to be surrounded by reporters, and would then be sensationalized again, Li Xia, in a moment of desperation, pulled Fu Xiaosi and hid in the bathroom. In the confined space, neither of them could escape the reporters' siege. Fu Xiaosi asked Lu Zhiang for help, and Lu Zhiang was more than capable of dealing with those reporters.
Yu Jian wanted to throw away the old newspapers from the convenience store, but Duan Qiao collected them. He had his own plans, but for now, he had to hide them from Yu Jian. At this moment, Lu Zhiang called Yu Jian for help, asking Duan Qiao and Yu Jian to change into costumes to lure the reporters away. Lu Zhiang's brilliant plan helped Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia out of their predicament.
Lu Zhiang brought Fu Xiaosi to the press conference site, ready to attend, while the reporters were led on a wild goose chase by Duan Qiao and Yu Jian. Yu Jian and Duan Qiao rode in a speeding car, playing around. The joyful time now belonged only to the two of them, and they successfully shook off the annoying reporters. Duan Qiao earnestly requested Yu Jian to seriously consider letting him be her boyfriend.
This time, Yu Jian did not object; she agreed for Duan Qiao to become her boyfriend. Yu Jian truly accepted Duan Qiao, who had always been devoted to her. Cheng Qiqi and Fu Xiaosi attended the endorsement press conference, and reporters kept pressing them about their ambiguous relationship. Standing aside, Li Xia suddenly became the target of attack by the media and the public.
Fu Xiaosi watched Li Xia standing there alone, wanting to rush up and protect him, but was held back by Cheng Qiqi. As Li Xia was besieged, Lu Zhiang bravely stepped forward and openly admitted his romantic relationship with Li Xia. This scene was witnessed by Yan Mo, who had rushed back to the country, missing Lu Zhiang. Knowing the truth, she was disheartened.
Cheng Qiqi explained that she hoped the media would not speculate too much about her relationship with Fu Xiaosi, and she did not want the rumors to keep bothering Fu Xiaosi, so she argued with Carol reasonably. However, Carol did not agree to her request. She warned Cheng Qiqi not to act on her own initiative, otherwise, she would make her fall to rock bottom again and become a useless person despised by everyone.
Cheng Qiqi wanted to help Fu Xiaosi, but she was willing but powerless. Lu Zhiang worried that there were problems between Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi, so he called to check on him. Li Xia told him that he had liked Fu Xiaosi a long time ago, but now the older he got, the more helpless he felt. Now, his distance from Fu Xiaosi was growing further apart, and he needed time to leave to properly sort out their relationship.
Cheng Qiqi did not want her long-pursued dream and hard-earned fame to come to nothing. For her dream, she had already been abandoned by her family, and now she could not lose her job. From childhood to adulthood, she had lived under the contemptuous gaze of her father and brother. Only by standing at the highest point would her family not look down on her.
She earnestly requested Fu Xiaosi to help her continue to portray a couple image in front of the public and not let it be exposed. She would also go and explain clearly to Li Xia, and she did not want her best friend to be hurt. Fu Xiaosi looked at Cheng Qiqi, who was struggling so hard, and still soft-heartedly agreed to her request.
Alan was holding a criticism meeting for the company's senior management when Yan Mo called him to demand an explanation, incessantly asking about the relationships between Fu Xiaosi, Lu Zhiang, and Li Xia. Yan Mo told Alan that Lu Zhiang was the person to whom she would entrust her lifelong happiness, threatening him not to demote Lu Zhiang and to take good care of him. Alan could not refuse his mischievous daughter and had no choice but to temporarily agree.
Alan arranged to meet Lu Zhiang for a game of ball, wanting to personally test if Lu Zhiang was capable of taking good care of his precious daughter. The two had a real contest on the court, and Alan subtly inquired about Lu Zhiang's marital prospects, enthusiastically trying to play matchmaker for him. Lu Zhiang felt bewildered. Yan Mo was trying on outfits at home, preparing to go see Lu Zhiang.
Her father Alan spoke meaningfully, reminding Yan Mo not to put all her attention on Lu Zhiang. Yan Mo did not think there was anything wrong; she wholeheartedly believed that she and Lu Zhiang were a match made in heaven. The endorsement shoot was in full swing, but Fu Xiaosi kept sending messages looking for Li Xia. The assistant told him that Li Xia had taken a leave of absence.
Fu Xiaosi called Lu Zhiang over, angry that he had privately given Li Xia a leave without informing him, and deliberately found fault with Lu Zhiang to make things difficult for him. Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi shot a magazine cover together. For work, their bodies were pressed tightly together, which made Fu Xiaosi feel deeply uncomfortable. Reporters from the entertainment pictorial interviewed Fu Xiaosi.
Facing the reporters' questions, Fu Xiaosi seemed a bit restless, constantly looking distractedly in Lu Zhiang's direction. Fu Xiaosi admitted he was clueless about life, but fortunately, Li Xia took good care of him.
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Fu Xiaosi followed Lu Zhiang closely. He had to find out Li Xia's whereabouts from Lu Zhiang. Fu Xiaosi confined Lu Zhiang in the restroom, stating that if he couldn't find out Li Xia's whereabouts, he wouldn't let Lu Zhiang out. Unable to withstand Fu Xiaosi's severe interrogation, Lu Zhiang had to give in and inform him of Li Xia's whereabouts. Li Xia temporarily left the company and returned home alone.
Upon seeing his long-unseen mother, Li Xia suppressed his inner pain and showed his mother his best side. Li Xia's mother worried that Li Xia's return home was due to a conflict with Fu Xiaosi. She tried to avoid the topic, feeling content as long as Li Xia was happy. Li Xia didn't want his mother to worry about him; now grown up, he had his own life.
Time was irreversible, and in the years gone by, the only person he hadn't cherished was the mother he had overlooked. Li Xia's heart was filled with endless shame. Lu Zhiang reluctantly returned to the office. As he walked into his familiar office, he found Yan Mo had returned to the country and was sitting in his seat. Yan Mo had transformed into the General Manager of Litong Group's Marketing Department.
Lu Zhiang was completely bewildered and was ruthlessly kicked out. Lu Zhiang instantly suffered a critical hit, finding himself unexpectedly becoming his ex-girlfriend's subordinate. The thought filled Lu Zhiang with rage. Duan Qiao secretly terminated Yu Jian's current rental house, blindfolded Yu Jian, and quietly brought her to a house named "Yu Jian and Duan Qiao's Nest."
It turned out that Duan Qiao had been secretly supervising the design and construction of the house all these days, just to have a home exclusively for Yu Jian and Duan Qiao. He was willing to dedicate his life's efforts to exchange for Yu Jian's happiness and joy for the rest of her life. No matter how many thorns lay ahead, as long as Yu Jian was happy, he would gladly endure it.
Duan Qiao did not tell Yu Jian about the hardships of renting, choosing instead to bear the pressure alone. Duan Qiao took Yu Jian to tour the new house, where the simple room layout was nonetheless warm and cozy. Duan Qiao and Yu Jian began moving into their new home. All sorts of interesting and embarrassing things happened daily, and they fully displayed the small joys of life. Duan Qiao would thoughtfully prepare breakfast for Yu Jian every day.
As long as Yu Jian needed him, he would stand where she could see him with a turn of her head. Lu Zhiang was focused on work when Yan Mo deliberately called to urge him to submit various reports and proposals. Her demanding requirements filled Lu Zhiang with indignation. Lu Zhiang submitted his leave request to Yan Mo, but unexpectedly, Yan Mo found fault everywhere and kept refusing to approve his leave.
Lu Zhiang's leave approval wasn't granted, so he burned his bridges; even if it meant being marked absent, he had to go home for personal matters. Yan Mo questioned if he was going to look for Li Xia, feeling sad alone in her heart. Yu Jian spent her days idle at home. Looking at her beloved guitar, this time she lacked the courage to pick it up and sing again.
Yu Jian personally put her guitar away, summoning the courage to clean their new home thoroughly. She brought warm meals to Duan Qiao's construction site. Seeing Duan Qiao meticulously at work, Yu Jian was deeply moved. She decided to find a job and support the family together with Duan Qiao. Carol angrily rushed over to demand information about Fu Xiaosi's whereabouts from Lu Zhiang.
She detested Fu Xiaosi for abandoning Cheng Qiqi and disregarding the company's image by missing the live broadcast. She ordered Lu Zhiang to bring Fu Xiaosi back. Lu Zhiang was not pleased with Carol's authoritarianism and couldn't be bothered to entertain her unreasonable demands. Cheng Qiqi was upset because Fu Xiaosi had left her to face things alone without any explanation. Feeling aggrieved, she stormed out. Downstairs at the company, Cheng Qiqi ran into her old classmate Luo Xu.
Luo Xu had always had a crush on Cheng Qiqi, but at that moment, Cheng Qiqi had no mind to think about Luo Xu. Li Xia heard the news that Fu Xiaosi was ill and anxiously wanted to visit him, but unexpectedly, Fu Xiaosi, panting, ran to Qianchuan to find him. Li Xia's mother understood that Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia's emotions were off. She also saw that although they clearly cared for each other, they pretended not to.
She personally devised a plan to help them rekindle their usual affection. Li Xia's mother deliberately accused Fu Xiaosi of damaging her beloved orchid, which prompted Li Xia to speak up for Fu Xiaosi. Seeing that this tactic of "beating the mandarin ducks" was effective, Li Xia's mother and Fu Xiaosi continued to play along. At the dinner table, Li Xia's mother intentionally nitpicked Fu Xiaosi, and Li Xia consistently spoke favorably from Fu Xiaosi's perspective.
Fu Xiaosi tidied up the broken teacup. Li Xia was afraid he might hurt his hand and wanted to help him. Fu Xiaosi accidentally dropped a coin, and Li Xia suddenly realized. Looking at the flustered expressions of Fu Xiaosi and his mother, Li Xia knew they were teaming up to put on a show, just to give him and Fu Xiaosi a chance to clear up misunderstandings. The more Li Xia held onto Fu Xiaosi, the more burdened Fu Xiaosi became. Once the connecting link was broken, Li Xia would imperceptibly increase Fu Xiaosi's burden.
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Li Xia stumbled upon the secret Fu Xiaosi was conspiring with his mother. Li Xia didn't want to put too much pressure on Fu Xiaosi, as this would make her bear immense guilt. Fu Xiaosi was curious about who Li Xia had wished for with the coin she tossed back then.
He didn't care who resided in Li Xia's heart at that time, because from the moment he first saw and held Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi had already given his heart. At first, he seemed calm and collected, but in reality, he was working hard to control his emotions so he could pretend to remain by Li Xia's side. Painting was originally a self-amusement in Fu Xiaosi's world.
Li Xia's appearance added warm colors to Fu Xiaosi's monotonous life, and a happy memory to his recollections. Fu Xiaosi actively took Li Xia's hand. There were some things he only wanted to say to Li Xia. From then on, no matter how complicated the world became, he was willing to continue walking hand in hand with Li Xia, and he couldn't help but kiss Li Xia's forehead.
Li Xia frantically searched for the lost coin, blurting out her concern for Fu Xiaosi. The two hearts had never been so close, embracing each other tightly. Yan Mo had been stealthily following Lu Zhiang all along, but she unexpectedly lost him at the final stretch. Just as she was blaming herself for being foolish, Lu Zhiang suddenly appeared from behind, discovering Yan Mo who was trailing him.
Lu Zhiang returned home and introduced Yan Mo to his father as his "tail." Yan Mo wanted to say she was Lu Zhiang's girlfriend, but the words stopped at her lips. She changed her mind and said she was Lu Zhiang's superior, here to inspect the situation. Yan Mo proactively took charge, wanting to show a virtuous side in front of Lu Zhiang's father.
She volunteered to cook dinner for Lu Zhiang and his father, making four dishes with just tomatoes and eggs. Lu Zhiang looked at the food Yan Mo cooked, feeling a mix of sadness and helplessness, but he didn't want to dampen Yan Mo's enthusiasm. Yan Mo mistakenly thought Lu Zhiang was taking his father to visit Li Xia's house. To seize the opportunity, Yan Mo pleaded to join them and cause a stir.
Yan Mo was staying at Lu Zhiang's house. She confidently boasted that she could wake up early. Lu Zhiang deliberately misstated the time, wanting to send Yan Mo away, but unexpectedly, Yan Mo had already been awake since early morning, waiting for them. Lu Zhiang and his father went together to Lu Zhiang's mother's grave. It was the sixth year since his mother's passing. Now, the father and son got along very well.
Lu Zhiang was doing well in every aspect, which could comfort his mother's spirit in heaven. Lu Zhiang looked at his father's affectionate gaze, knowing his inner reluctance to part with his mother, and left the time for his father. At night, Lu Zhiang returned to his bed in a daze to sleep, only to find Yan Mo calling out for her mother in her dream.
Yan Mo had lost her mother's love since childhood, and deep down, she was lonely. Cheng Qiqi's fame grew, and more fans and admirers were madly infatuated with her. Cheng Qiqi didn't want to be constantly harassed, so she proactively arranged to meet her admirer, Luo Xu, to lay her cards on the table. Cheng Qiqi returned all the valuable gifts Luo Xu had given her. Luo Xu was dejected after being rejected, but Cheng Qiqi simply didn't care.
After Lu Zhiang finished work, he invited all his colleagues to dinner, but he intentionally overlooked Yan Mo. Yan Mo was naturally unwilling to accept this. When no one was around, she spilled coffee on the marketing plan drafted by Lu Zhiang, blurring the handwriting. Yan Mo picked up Lu Zhiang's wallet that had fallen on the floor and saw the cherished photo of Lu Zhiang, Li Xia, and Fu Xiaosi inside, which instantly infuriated her.
Lu Zhiang suddenly returned, only to find his desk messed up by Yan Mo. But seeing Yan Mo's cute appearance, Lu Zhiang could never get angry with her. Yan Mo pestered Lu Zhiang to tell her about his relationship with Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi. Upon hearing directly that Lu Zhiang was still single, Yan Mo's heart bloomed with joy; she finally had another chance to pursue Lu Zhiang.
The alarm clock jingled, waking up the sleeping Yu Jian and Duan Qiao. It was Yu Jian's first day at work today, and she dared not slack off at all. Yu Jian worked in the logistics department of Litong, constantly busy with various miscellaneous tasks. This kind of life made Yu Jian feel fulfilled. Duan Qiao secretly came to the construction site to work hard by himself, hiding it from Yu Jian.
He needed to silently contribute behind the scenes for Yu Jian to realize her dream. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi bickered during the meeting. Yan Mo, as Lu Zhiang's leading superior, personally put him in his place, ordering him to print documents. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia secretly chuckled upon seeing Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo, that joyful pair of adversaries. Yan Mo deliberately gave Lu Zhiang a hard time. Fu Xiaosi, however, was happy for Lu Zhiang.
After all the twists and turns, Lu Zhiang finally met the love of his life. Yan Mo deliberately went against Li Xia because of Lu Zhiang's close relationship with Li Xia. She made things difficult for Li Xia, assigning her various odd jobs. Li Xia and Yan Mo met in the restroom. Li Xia's generosity somewhat surprised Yan Mo. Yan Mo asked Li Xia about Lu Zhiang's past relationships, only to be surprised that she was Lu Zhiang's first love.
Yan Mo was overjoyed. The simple conversation resolved the misunderstanding between Li Xia and Yan Mo. Yan Mo proactively made amends with Li Xia, and the two were willing to become friends who could talk about anything. A simple change in address, yet it contained a profound trust and support.
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Duan Qiao painstakingly managed his convenience store job. Yu Jian came to help him share the burden after work. On her first day officially working, the carefree Yu Jian was simply not suited for high heels; her heels were chafed and blistered. Duan Qiao thoughtfully massaged them for her and stayed by her side.
Duan Qiao knew how hard Yu Jian worked; as long as Yu Jian had any request, he would fulfill it wholeheartedly, and their feelings for each other grew warmer day by day. Litong Group held a celebration banquet for Cheng Qiqi and Fu Xiaosi's couple endorsement event. Carol instructed Cheng Qiqi to maintain an ambiguous relationship with Fu Xiaosi, using their linked scandal to boost her fame.
Cheng Qiqi already liked Fu Xiaosi in her heart, so she naturally had selfish motives. At the thank-you banquet, Cheng Qiqi deliberately had Fu Xiaosi help her with her outfit in front of the media, to make everyone believe their relationship was complicated. Yan Mo watched Cheng Qiqi's actions, and she was very aware of Cheng Qiqi's schemes. In the venue, Fu Xiaosi only had eyes for Li Xia.
Cheng Qiqi used the media to pressure Fu Xiaosi, constantly maintaining intimate gestures with him. Yan Mo truly couldn't stand Cheng Qiqi's style and decided to take action. Yan Mo announced to everyone that she had personally created a couple's compatibility test segment and invited Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi, along with several other female guests, including Li Xia, to come on stage for a demonstration.
Lu Zhiang tried his best to stop Yan Mo from disrupting things, but Yan Mo simply couldn't be bothered with him and continued with her plan. Yan Mo instructed the blindfolded Fu Xiaosi to pick his destined partner by touching the hands of the female guests one by one. Fu Xiaosi was blindfolded, with only darkness in his world. Fu Xiaosi held Cheng Qiqi's hand for a long time, hesitating.
Cheng Qiqi was originally full of hope, believing Fu Xiaosi would definitely choose her, but just as she was happy, Fu Xiaosi let go of her hand. In the darkness, Fu Xiaosi sought out Li Xia; upon touching the tenderness of Li Xia's fingertips, he confirmed that the hand he held belonged to Li Xia. In this world, many things can indeed become increasingly complicated, but as long as two hearts are connected, they will certainly simplify all complex matters.
Fu Xiaosi's gaze towards Li Xia was full of tenderness, while Cheng Qiqi could only force a smile in front of the public. Yan Mo deliberately announced to the public that Cheng Qiqi was single, astonishing all the media. Faced with Yan Mo's relentless pressure, Cheng Qiqi could only politely and vaguely admit that she was single.
Cheng Qiqi publicly admitted that the scandal with Fu Xiaosi was baseless, and the fame Carol had painstakingly built for her was instantly shattered. Carol was furious that so much hard work and effort had gone to waste, mocking Cheng Qiqi for clinging to Fu Xiaosi. Carol's words touched Cheng Qiqi's bottom line; she planned to confront Carol, but Carol was no simple character, and Cheng Qiqi knew well of her ruthlessness.
Cheng Qiqi could no longer suppress the anger in her heart and threw a tantrum. Even though her heart was broken at that moment, she had to pretend to be strong and swallow her humiliation. Yan Mo's scheme had subtly helped Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia, and she felt she had accomplished something truly commendable. Lu Zhiang worried that Yan Mo's recklessness would displease the company, but Yan Mo assured him that she could escape unscathed.
Yan Mo told Lu Zhiang that she was going to launch a fierce pursuit of him, and whether Lu Zhiang agreed or not, she would not give up on him. Cheng Qiqi was in a bad mood and was driving recklessly on the road, startling Luo Xu. He chased after her, preparing to reprimand the driver, only to find it was Cheng Qiqi, his secret crush.
To vent the bitterness in her heart, Cheng Qiqi took Luo Xu to try various thrilling games. Luo Xu bravely accompanied her, and seeing Luo Xu's adorable innocence and having his attentive companionship, Cheng Qiqi felt much better. Luo Xu loved every aspect of Cheng Qiqi. Cheng Qiqi told him that liking someone makes you become very humble and timid, always accommodating the other person's emotions, living in a way that even loses your self-respect.
Luo Xu gently told Cheng Qiqi that he had liked her since high school, loving her unpredictable moods and her authentic, free-spirited way of living, but he had never had the chance to express his feelings. Meeting her again after graduation was a small wish fulfilled for him. Listening to Luo Xu's confession, Cheng Qiqi felt sorrowful instead; she empathized, having loved Fu Xiaosi wholeheartedly for years, becoming humble to the dust before him.
She hoped Luo Xu wouldn't waste his efforts on her, because a broken and scarred woman like her wasn't worth Luo Xu's gentle devotion. Fu Xiaosi was reluctant to let go of Li Xia's hand, as it was a long-lost feeling of emotion after dropping his guard in front of the public. Fu Xiaosi cherished every moment spent with Li Xia.
The next day, online trending news saw young painter Ding Yiyang pointing his finger directly at Fu Xiaosi, falsely accusing Fu Xiaosi's paintings of being counterfeits, with numerous traps surrounding Fu Xiaosi.
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Carole recalled the conflict between Ding Yiyang and Fu Xiaosi, and she actively sought out Ding Yiyang. Together, they conspired to frame Fu Xiaosi, leveraging Ding Yiyang's ambition for fame. Carole herself also wanted to damage Fu Xiaosi's reputation, thereby thoroughly promoting Cheng Qiqi. Carole, with her strong desire for fame and fortune, sank deeper and deeper into her schemes. Litong Company held an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures.
In addition to Ding Yiyang's one-sided story, an audio clip was circulating online. The audio was pieced together through editing, aiming to maliciously defame Fu Xiaosi's reputation and leave him powerless to defend himself. Fu Xiaosi desperately explained that if his opponents truly wanted to frame him, he would be unable to clear his name. Rumors spread rapidly online, launching personal attacks against Fu Xiaosi. Fu Xiaosi's book signing event was temporarily canceled, leaving him disheartened.
Life is a curve with sorrow as its theme; nothing is eternal, perhaps only ups and downs, followed by abysses and low points. Ding Yiyang played the victim in front of the public. This beast in human skin hypocritically continued to perform his sympathy-seeking act. Fu Xiaosi felt depressed and could only pour all his grievances into his paintings. Fu's mother called, concerned that Fu Xiaosi's confidence might be shattered.
Fu Xiaosi didn't want his parents to worry, so he pretended everything was fine. Fu Xiaosi worked tirelessly, immersing himself in painting. Lu Zhiang understood Fu Xiaosi's pain at that moment and wanted to help him but felt powerless. Fu Xiaosi's collaborators canceled their long-term contract with him, unwilling to sell the works of a tainted painter. Lu Zhiang wanted to help the burdened Fu Xiaosi relax, so he took him out for a bike ride.
Returning to their former simplicity, perhaps the cruel society was not suitable for Fu Xiaosi at all. With his brother accompanying him, the two of them wouldn't be bored. No matter how difficult things were for Fu Xiaosi, Lu Zhiang would stay with him and help him through the tough times. Thanks to a simple moment of relaxation, Fu Xiaosi felt unprecedented happiness.
Although he knew it would be difficult to explain this malicious defamation, Fu Xiaosi could not fall because he still had Li Xia and the big family of the studio behind him. For those who cared about him, he would also be brave and strong. The two brothers quietly gazed at the blue sky, feeling a long-lost warmth and emotion.
Yan Mo was considerate of Lu Zhiang's hard work and personally brought him a late-night snack, but she bumped into Cheng Qiqi at the elevator entrance. Yan Mo did not believe in Cheng Qiqi's pretense and hypocrisy at all, and she strongly disliked her. Stripped of her celebrity halo, she was left with only a pathetic, incomplete face. Lu Zhiang was with Fu Xiaosi, so Yan Mo patiently waited alone in the office for Lu Zhiang's return.
Tired, exhausted, and overworked, Yan Mo had no complaints or regrets this time. Late at night, Lu Zhiang returned to his desk and saw the warm and touching words Yan Mo had written for him. Lu Zhiang was deeply moved. Duan Qiao was meticulously preparing dinner for Yu Jian when he saw a man escorting Yu Jian home through the window. Duan Qiao suppressed his anger and jealousy.
At the dinner table, Yu Jian found the fish too sour, and Duan Qiao spoke in a sarcastic tone. Yu Jian felt sorry for Duan Qiao, who had cared for her and was also injured. Duan Qiao questioned Yu Jian about why she was being so intimate with another man. Yu Jian told Duan Qiao that she had been looking for a former colleague to ask about Fu Xiaosi.
She didn't want to speculate about Duan Qiao's thoughts because of his distrust, and Yu Jian felt a little sad. Duan Qiao's nervousness and narrow-mindedness were simply out of concern for Yu Jian; in the future, he would unconditionally trust Yu Jian. Yan Mo secretly went to Allen. Lu Zhiang saw Yan Mo and her boss being so close and felt a bit jealous.
Yan Mo persistently pleaded with her father, Allen, to hold Fu Xiaosi's new book signing event as scheduled. Despite her best efforts, her father did not agree. Allen had a fierce conflict with Yan Mo due to her willfulness. To put pressure on her father, Yan Mo, in a fit of pique, threatened to run away from home, vowing to use her own strength to help Fu Xiaosi no matter how her father tried to stop her.
Seeing his daughter so resolute, Allen couldn't bring himself to be harsh. He spoke to his colleagues at the company and secretly helped Yan Mo. The book signing event proceeded as scheduled. Although the company did not explicitly support it, thanks to Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang's tireless efforts, it still found a glimmer of hope. Cheng Qiqi also canceled some endorsements and decided to attend to support Fu Xiaosi with an on-site performance.
Li Xia, Yu Jian, and others also did their part to prepare a surprise for Fu Xiaosi. Yan Mo, Lu Zhiang, and others enthusiastically helped Fu Xiaosi prepare promotional posters, hoping he would shine brightly at the book signing. Little did they know that someone was secretly playing tricks, throwing ink on the meticulously prepared promotional posters, determined to ruin Fu Xiaosi's future. Cheng Qiqi arrived with media friends and saw the signing event venue in a complete mess. Everyone was puzzled by the conspiracy behind this incident, and Cheng Qiqi vowed to uncover the truth and clear Fu Xiaosi's name.
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Fu Xiaosi learned about the issue with the book signing event's venue setup. He understood Lu Zhiang and the others' good intentions. The years apart made it impossible to confirm how to navigate the unknown path. Fortunately, Fu Xiaosi still had a group of old friends by his side and a past to look back on.
Facing the sudden situation, to buy time, Cheng Qiqi publicly supported Fu Xiaosi in front of the media, and she pledged her own reputation to guarantee Fu Xiaosi. Carol suddenly rushed to the scene and fawned over the reporters; she wanted to stop Cheng Qiqi from acting on her own accord.
In front of the media, Carol showed no regard for Cheng Qiqi, believing Cheng Qiqi was acting on impulse, and subtly misled the reporters' thinking, hoping they would misinterpret Cheng Qiqi's words. Cheng Qiqi explained to the reporters that Fu Xiaosi would absolutely not plagiarize, but Carol kept being evasive and even took out red envelopes to get reporters to promote Cheng Qiqi, forbidding them from reporting on Fu Xiaosi.
Carol privately pulled Cheng Qiqi away and reprimanded her for being presumptuous. Carol's threats and inducements, her unscrupulous methods, plunged Cheng Qiqi into despair. Carol placed Cheng Qiqi under house arrest, not allowing her to interfere in any of Fu Xiaosi's affairs. Cheng Qiqi's hope of helping Fu Xiaosi was completely shattered. Lu Zhiang was puzzled about how to clean the stained posters, but Yan Mo came up with an idea to help him.
Duan Qiao directed the on-site staging with his exceptional professional ability. Everyone still held onto a last glimmer of hope, cheering for Fu Xiaosi. At this moment, Fu Xiaosi had been deeply wounded by malicious rumors, left battered and bruised. Many times he wanted to give up, but for the sake of those who cared about him, he had to pull himself together and try his best to complete each painting well.
Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang and others browsed related news online. Everyone thought it was about Fu Xiaosi's clarification and promotion for the book signing. Little did they know, all the videos and reports circulating online were about Cheng Qiqi. Yan Mo felt angry about Cheng Qiqi's selfishness. To escape Carol's control as quickly as possible, Cheng Qiqi ruthlessly smashed the door with a hard trophy, disregarding the cut on the back of her hand.
At this moment, her heart was entirely occupied by Fu Xiaosi. She had originally thought she could completely let go of Fu Xiaosi and pretend not to care, but in a moment of crisis, she still cared about Fu Xiaosi, and her emotions could only be gradually buried by time. Yu Jian was worried about Fu Xiaosi. When her good friend faced such a big crisis, she felt powerless.
Apart from singing, she seemed to have no other way to help him. Lu Zhiang was also anxious that Fu Xiaosi might not be able to get back on his feet, but for Fu Xiaosi, Lu Zhiang couldn't show his true emotions. Yan Mo patiently accompanied and waited for Lu Zhiang. She firmly believed that everyone's efforts would definitely help Fu Xiaosi stand up again.
To resolve the awkwardness of the prominent posters, Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi discussed adding a wish tree together on a blank canvas. Fu Xiaosi immersed himself wholeheartedly in painting, with Li Xia meticulously accompanying him by his side. At this moment, the two of them were like they had returned to their youth and the moving high school days. The blank background also shone with brilliance. The book signing event was held as scheduled.
Everyone was secretly worried for Fu Xiaosi, fearing that fans' misunderstanding would deal another blow to him. A large number of fans supporting Fu Xiaosi traveled a long way to the venue, and everything was ready. Cheng Qiqi had originally promised to attend Fu Xiaosi's signing event to sing. However, time was pressing, and being injured, she was isolated and helpless. Fortunately, an employee on duty rescued her. Cheng Qiqi rushed to the scene without stopping.
Cheng Qiqi was late, and the audience was already impatiently waiting. Fu Xiaosi and everyone else couldn't handle such a fervent scene. To resolve the crisis of the moment, Yu Jian stepped forward bravely. She went on stage and sang in front of the public. Cheng Qiqi arrived later at the scene. Watching Yu Jian shine on stage, Cheng Qiqi didn't even have the courage to walk forward. Yu Jian's solid vocal skills won the audience's approval.
Cheng Qiqi, dragging her physically and mentally exhausted body, came before Carol. She proactively admitted her mistake to Carol. The moment she saw Yu Jian on stage, Cheng Qiqi truly understood. In this world, Fu Xiaosi didn't need her at all. Only Carol was worthy of her trust. From now on, she would listen to all of Carol's arrangements. The two of them once again formed a united front.
Fu Xiaosi's new book signing event was a complete success, and the publisher was willing to give Fu Xiaosi a chance. Everyone celebrated with Fu Xiaosi. Yan Mo, fueled by alcohol, kindly advised Fu Xiaosi. She urged Fu Xiaosi to cherish Li Xia, this good person. Looking at Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang acting affectionately, Fu Xiaosi was genuinely happy for Lu Zhiang. Lu Zhiang carried the drunk Yan Mo on the way home.
Lu Zhiang insisted on taking Yan Mo home, but Yan Mo didn't want to expose her identity, so she staggered home by herself. Looking at Yan Mo's retreating back, Lu Zhiang's eyes were full of tenderness and heartache.
Episode 38 Recap
Duan Qiao met with Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi. He knew that the Litong boss meeting Yu Jian was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Yu Jian. Yu Jian loves singing, and Duan Qiao also hoped that Yu Jian could muster up the courage again and regain confidence to sing in front of the public. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi persuaded Duan Qiao, hoping that Duan Qiao could give Yu Jian strength. Duan Qiao discussed a surprise with them.
The bond between the friends grew closer again, and they cherished each other. Ding Yiyang, in order to continue generating hype, pushed Fu Xiaosi into a corner and sued him in court. Fu Xiaosi frankly told Allen about his eye condition, not wanting to cause unnecessary trouble for the company. Allen was shocked to hear about Fu Xiaosi's eye problem. Fu Xiaosi was entangled in a lawsuit. He feared that his eye condition would dim the brilliance of his paintings.
Burdened by pressure, one misfortune followed another. Fu Xiaosi developed small red spots all over his body and went to the hospital to see a doctor due to an allergy. Fu Xiaosi met Cheng Qiqi, who was injured and on an IV drip, at the hospital. Fu Xiaosi confided in Cheng Qiqi, saying that due to repeated blows and slanders, no matter how glorious he had been before, he now had nothing.
Cheng Qiqi looked at Fu Xiaosi's dispirited appearance and, soft-heartedly, wanted to help him. Carol sent her a message, reminding her to maintain a safe distance from Fu Xiaosi, as Fu Xiaosi, entangled in a lawsuit, was now a ticking time bomb. Cheng Qiqi kept Carol's advice in mind. She would not repeat past mistakes and help Fu Xiaosi recklessly, deciding to stay out of it. Yu Jian's stunning performance at the signing event moved Allen.
Yu Jian possessed a uniquely gifted singing voice. To ensure Yu Jian had a good development prospect and was not overlooked, Allen extended an olive branch to her, encouraging her to strike while the iron was hot and participate in a singing competition. As long as Yu Jian performed exceptionally well, Litong would provide her with a platform to debut. Yu Jian hesitated in her heart whether to prepare herself again and return to the singing stage.
She had once lost everything for singing, and now she completely lacked the confidence to step onto a new stage. When Yu Jian returned home, Duan Qiao gave her a big surprise. Duan Qiao boldly vowed that he would always be with Yu Jian, supporting her in her pursuit of her musical dream. Duan Qiao recorded Yu Jian's captivating performance on stage and showed it to her.
Seeing her confident appearance on stage and the excited shouts from the audience, Yu Jian no longer hesitated; she was willing to bravely try for the sake of singing. Some warm gains might not be noticed at the time; Duan Qiao's silent encouragement and support gave Yu Jian the courage to believe again. Yu Jian rehearsed day and night, missing Duan Qiao's call.
Duan Qiao anxiously waited for Yu Jian to show up for their date, but unable to meet Yu Jian, who was swamped with work, Duan Qiao felt deeply disappointed. Duan Qiao proactively met with Lu Zhiang to vent his frustration. As Yu Jian's career flourished, Duan Qiao felt that Yu Jian was drifting further away from him. His emotions were complex, fearing the loss of Yu Jian.
Yan Mo, Lu Zhiang, and a group of people were packed in the elevator. Yan Mo's father, Allen, called to show weakness to Yan Mo, pleading with her to come home. His ambiguous words caused Lu Zhiang to misunderstand. Unbeknownst to him, Lu Zhiang had quietly started to care about Yan Mo. When Yan Mo slowly drifted out of his orbit, Lu Zhiang's heart became surprisingly tangled and uneasy. Allen humbly persuaded Yan Mo to move back home.
Watching Yan Mo and Allen's entanglement, Lu Zhiang walked forward, pretending to be nonchalant, and pulled Yan Mo's hand, leading her away. Yan Mo was somewhat overwhelmed by Lu Zhiang's sudden concern. Lu Zhiang questioned Yan Mo about her relationship with Allen. Jealousy secretly arose in him, and Yan Mo seized the opportunity to ask Lu Zhiang if he liked her. Lu Zhiang, looking serious, advised Yan Mo not to go astray.
To appear proactive, Yan Mo personally brought Lu Zhiang the coffee she had already drunk. After Lu Zhiang finished it, Yan Mo stubbornly believed that this was the intimacy of an indirect kiss between them. Yan Mo deliberately praised Allen in front of Lu Zhiang, stirring up Lu Zhiang's jealousy. Lu Zhiang indeed fell into the trap and, in his haste, confessed his misunderstanding of Yan Mo. Yan Mo realized that Lu Zhiang was looking at her with prejudiced eyes.
Helplessly, she told Lu Zhiang that she and Allen were biological father and daughter, and left in sorrow and indignation. Lu Zhiang returned to his office and looked at Yan Mo's innocent and adorable photo. Only then did Lu Zhiang realize that when caring surpassed concern, Yan Mo was always the first person to stand up and help him whenever he was in trouble. He had never noticed Yan Mo's smile before, which surprisingly had a comforting and healing effect.
Duan Qiao waited at home until deep into the night, but Yu Jian's returning figure never appeared. In the entire house, there was only Duan Qiao's sad, solitary figure. Yu Jian came home late at night. The two reminisced about the past. Yu Jian worried that something might go wrong in the finals, and Duan Qiao immediately understood her thoughts.
The closer she got to her dream, the more Yu Jian didn't want to let go of the initial bits and pieces. She then proposed to Duan Qiao, sharing a deep kiss. In Yu Jian's most down-and-out days, it was Duan Qiao who, with his slender body, lit up the night for her. No matter how brilliant she became in the future, she wanted to hold Duan Qiao's hand and walk on forever.
Yu Jian's final night arrived, and the atmosphere was lively. Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo, sitting in the audience, were still bickering, with Duan Qiao caught awkwardly between them. The competition in the finals was fierce, and Li Xia also worried for Yu Jian. Returning to the arena, could Yu Jian achieve instant fame and pave a smooth road to success?
Episode 39 Recap
Yu Jian tried hard to overcome her nervousness, singing passionately, and the audience below was mesmerized by Yu Jian's beautiful singing. Yu Jian's splendid performance on stage won the audience's approval. Yu Jian, originally confident of victory, was full of hope, but at the last moment, Cheng Qiqi personally denied Yu Jian's strength and effort, determined to completely shatter Yu Jian's singing dream. Yu Jian stood dumbfounded on stage, then angrily left.
Yu Jian was utterly heartbroken; the hope she had painstakingly pieced together instantly vanished. Duan Qiao looked at the heartbroken Yu Jian and could only sadly accompany her. Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang both felt indignant for Yu Jian's elimination. Everyone was guessing who had ruined Yu Jian's musical dream. Lu Zhiang gently patted Yan Mo's head. Yan Mo insisted that Lu Zhiang's action was a sign of his affection for her.
Lu Zhiang apologized for misunderstanding Yan Mo last time and suggested treating Yan Mo to a big meal to compensate for her upset. Lu Zhiang took Yan Mo to a roadside restaurant for seafood, but Yan Mo only missed the sweet and sour pork ribs made by Lu Zhiang. Lu Zhiang deliberately tempted the picky Yan Mo in front of her. Yan Mo fell for it as expected, and Lu Zhiang thoughtfully served Yan Mo.
This bickering couple resumed their usual sweet routine. Cheng Qiqi's cruel actions towards Yu Jian on stage were fully witnessed by Carol. The ruthless Cheng Qiqi was increasingly becoming the same type of person as Carol, who disregarded friendship. She eliminated Yu Jian but still pretended to be innocent.
She hated everyone who blocked her spotlight, from the schemes in high school that secretly harmed Li Xia but unintentionally caused Li Yanran to be unable to graduate, to sending anonymous packages to threaten Li Xia, and now the ruthlessness and heartlessness of personally destroying Yu Jian's dream. She had no other choice; the flames of jealousy were already raging in her heart.
Her intense possessiveness towards Fu Xiaosi, and her desire for spotlight and fame, had long since made her lose her way. Because Yu Jian was eliminated, Li Xia was burning with anxiety. He wanted to seek justice for Yu Jian. Fu Xiaosi disagreed with Li Xia's approach, and the two had a fierce argument. Cheng Qiqi called Li Xia, pretending to help Yu Jian secure an opportunity with the company.
Li Xia told Cheng Qiqi about his fallout with Fu Xiaosi. Due to their differing stances, the two began to grow distant, and Cheng Qiqi's opportunity arrived. Duan Qiao had been accompanying Yu Jian for a stroll. Yu Jian confided in Duan Qiao, telling him that she had always longed for the big world outside, but when she truly arrived at her dream place, she realized how small she was, instead covered in scars and having nothing.
Duan Qiao silently protected her, never leaving her side. He was afraid Yu Jian would impulsively leave him. Yu Jian's dream hit rock bottom, but she did not lose hope. After experiencing so many difficult days, she only wanted to sing for Duan Qiao alone in the future. With Duan Qiao's comforting companionship, the wandering Yu Jian finally found a direction to settle down.
In moments of hurt, as long as there is someone genuinely by your side, you realize that the world isn't so bad after all. Fu Xiaosi was burdened by a lawsuit due to a court summons, feeling disturbed and lost. Cheng Qiqi understood Fu Xiaosi's inner pain and proactively invited Fu Xiaosi for a drink. Desire continuously burned in her heart, like a train that had taken the wrong track, and she suddenly realized there was no turning back.
But she could not give in any further; an earth-shattering conspiracy was unfolding. Allen regretted that Yu Jian could not successfully sign with the company and sing in front of the public. She was a good singer, but he was not her mentor. Yu Jian had already come to terms with the competition, but she was determined not to appear before the public as a singer again. No longer longing for the spotlight, nor craving fame.
To help Yu Jian realize her dream, Li Xia tirelessly promoted Yu Jian's album to various record companies, but was cruelly beaten back to reality by the harsh truth. Yu Jian's hoarse cries made Li Xia's heart ache. Seeing Yu Jian's pain, Li Xia was distraught, yet he could do nothing. He hoped Yu Jian could find happiness, and then his own grievances and efforts would be worthwhile. Allen questioned Cheng Qiqi as the company's main talent to cultivate.
Carol strongly promoted Cheng Qiqi, wholeheartedly speaking highly of her. Allen was unwell; overworked, he was entangled in a heavy workload and had no sufficient time for a vacation. Carol, with ulterior motives, suggested Allen go abroad for a holiday so that she could seize real power and rise through the ranks. Allen saw through Carol's intentions, deliberately played along with her, and agreed to Carol's suggestion. Carol's goal was about to be achieved.
Ding Yiyang was also anxious about when he could defeat Fu Xiaosi and enjoy success in the art world. Yan Mo sat in Lu Zhiang's car, waiting for Lu Zhiang. Faced with Lu Zhiang's incomprehensible behavior, Yan Mo's attitude underwent a big change. She adopted Li Xia's style of dress and mannerisms, hoping to give Lu Zhiang a different good impression. Facing Yan Mo's transformation, Lu Zhiang felt a slight chill down his spine.
Episode 40 Recap
Lu Zhi'ang took Yan Mo out to a suburban park for some fresh air. In the tranquil afternoon, Yan Mo meticulously prepared food for Lu Zhiang. Lu Zhiang deliberately made things difficult for Yan Mo, but Yan Mo remained reserved, trying her best to fulfill all of Lu Zhiang's requests, suppressing her anger as much as possible. Yan Mo clumsily spent a long time setting up the tent, and Lu Zhiang's demands were endless. Yan Mo finally erupted.
Lu Zhiang genuinely felt that the wild yet authentic Yan Mo being herself was a happy thing. Yan Mo's simple way of thinking overwhelmed Lu Zhiang, and their leisure time brought their two hearts, which harbored mutual affection, closer and closer. Lu Zhiang learned from Yan Mo that Fu Xiaosi was entangled in a lawsuit. He worried that Fu Xiaosi was under too much pressure and hoped to do his part.
Cheng Qiqi informed Li Xia about Fu Xiaosi's lawsuit, deliberately trying to create trouble for everyone. Fu Xiaosi, not wanting to cause trouble for Lu Zhiang and Li Xia, had wanted to apologize to Li Xia and confide in him many times, but he never had the courage. Fu Xiaosi was drinking to numb himself in frustration when Li Xia prepared exquisite food and offered warm words to give Fu Xiaosi strength.
He could withstand the pressure and stayed by Fu Xiaosi's side. Shouldn't two people who understand each other's hearts support and trust each other? Yu Jian was no longer obsessed with singing. At home, she diligently managed the warm nest she and Duan Qiao had built together. In their daily lives, their interactions were never short of sweetness and understanding.
Yu Jian suddenly understood that the so-called happiness of ordinary people, and everything from the past, was so ethereal; only the present days were what she should cherish. Fu Xiaosi submitted valid supporting materials to his lawyer. However, the lawyer urged Fu Xiaosi to hold the press conference for his new art book as soon as possible, to gain an advantage.
Fu Xiaosi worried that his chances of winning the lawsuit were slim and hoped the lawyer would not mention his eye condition in public, to protect his privacy. Yan Mo deeply felt there was an inside story behind Yu Jian's elimination from the competition. She also inquired with other judges about the elimination through her own means. Having witnessed Cheng Qiqi's schemes, she decided to retrieve all the video tapes from the day of the competition to uncover the truth.
Yan Mo called Lu Zhiang to inform him to come to the archive room to investigate the truth together, but at the entrance of the archive room, she ran into a stealthy Cheng Qiqi. Yan Mo angrily questioned Cheng Qiqi why she would so resolutely disregard their friendship and eliminate Yu Jian due to personal feelings. Cheng Qiqi, however, feigned innocence, arguing that she knew nothing about Yu Jian's elimination. During their entanglement, a dispute broke out.
Yan Mo insisted on searching Cheng Qiqi's handbag to verify the videotape, but it was all in vain, as she didn't get the expected result. Yan Mo's aggressive behavior towards Cheng Qiqi was witnessed by Lu Zhiang, and coupled with Cheng Qiqi's act of playing the victim, Lu Zhiang misunderstood Yan Mo as being unreasonable.
No matter how Yan Mo explained, Lu Zhiang refused to believe her, choosing only to trust what he saw with his own eyes, leaving Yan Mo in despair. Cheng Qiqi took out the videotape hidden on her person and destroyed the evidence. Everything seemed to have settled, and the matter concerning Yu Jian temporarily came to an end. Fu Xiaosi worked hard overtime to complete his new art book.
Li Xia worried that the excessive workload would overload Fu Xiaosi's body, so he actively accompanied Fu Xiaosi as his capable assistant. Li Xia forcibly took Fu Xiaosi away, freeing him from the high-pressure work. Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia returned to the place where they had lived during university. Looking at the familiar scenery, both of them reminisced about their time at Qianchuan No. 1 High School.
Fu Xiaosi deeply understood Li Xia's feelings and, using a branch, drew a phantom outline of Qianchuan No. 1 High School for him. Time rewound to that bright afternoon in their first year of high school; youthful memories stirred, the years passed but the feelings remained, the scene unchanged. Fu Xiaosi wrote a confession in Li Xia's palm, his tightly clenched fist no longer let go. Fu Xiaosi passionately kissed Li Xia, preserving that perfect summer.
Yu Jian went to the construction site to find Duan Qiao, only to learn that Duan Qiao no longer worked there. However, he had been hiding this from Yu Jian, not wanting her to worry. Duan Qiao returned home exhausted. Yu Jian was in low spirits, preoccupied with worries, and couldn't help but ask Duan Qiao about quitting his construction job. Duan Qiao reluctantly told Yu Jian that he was sorry for not being able to keep his promise.
Yu Jian, however, didn't think much of it. These past few days, Yu Jian had been overthinking; she was so afraid that Duan Qiao no longer loved her. She had become increasingly dependent on Duan Qiao, wanting to share everything with him. Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang had a falling out, leaving her in no mood to come to work. Lu Zhiang was distracted, secretly anxious about Yan Mo but still pretending not to care.
Even unfamiliar sounds became sensitive to him; he feared being exposed but acted calm. Whenever he saw Yan Mo's office door open, he couldn't help but worry about her, but the outcome was not as desired. Lu Zhiang called Yan Mo to communicate, using the change of location for Fu Xiaosi's new artwork as an excuse, but he did not receive a reply from Yan Mo. Could the two of them ever go back to how they were at the beginning?
Episode 41 Recap
Yan Mo was disheartened because Lu Zhiang had wrongly blamed her. She proposed to the company to go on an overseas vacation. Yan Mo and her father finally had some exclusive parent-child time, and both cherished it greatly. Yan Mo's flight was delayed, but she was delighted because, deep down, she had always been expecting Lu Zhiang's arrival. Lu Zhiang was picking out a gift for Yan Mo when he unexpectedly ran into his high school classmate Li Yanran.
The difference was that Li Yanran now had a deeply beloved fiancé by her side. The change in Li Yanran's personality and temper greatly impressed Lu Zhiang. She told him that he, Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia, and others were also in the same company. When Cheng Qiqi was mentioned, Li Yanran had unspeakable hidden grievances in her heart.
She told Lu Zhiang that her broken leg incident back then was not an accident; instead, Cheng Qiqi had secretly tampered with things to harm her. So many years had passed, yet Cheng Qiqi showed no remorse and had even kept it hidden from everyone for so long. Lu Zhiang recalled the dispute between Cheng Qiqi and Yan Mo that day, and he suddenly realized that the seemingly kind Cheng Qiqi actually harbored such deep schemes.
Lu Zhiang arranged to meet Cheng Qiqi, questioning whether she had eliminated Yu Jian and framed Li Xia and Li Yanran. Cheng Qiqi flatly denied it, but Cheng Qiqi's true colors were gradually exposed. Lu Zhiang was distraught upon learning that Yan Mo was going abroad. Restless, he personally chased her to the airport, hoping to persuade her to stay. Lu Zhiang asked a colleague to check Yan Mo's private computer and found information about her trip abroad.
In the bustling airport, Lu Zhiang could not find Yan Mo. Lu Zhiang did not want to lose Yan Mo, so he expressed his feelings in various ways, hoping Yan Mo would change her mind. Yan Mo received Lu Zhiang's message and surprisingly appeared behind Lu Zhiang. Seeing Yan Mo's radiant smile, a warmth surged in Lu Zhiang's heart. Lu Zhiang fulfilled all of Yan Mo's wishes, and Yan Mo continuously acted coquettishly towards Lu Zhiang.
Cheng Qiqi knew she could no longer hide her manipulative side. Lu Zhiang had already learned the truth. She knew that in the days to come, she would become estranged from everyone, but she had no turning back. In her sad and lonely moments, only Luo Xu, who foolishly loved Cheng Qiqi, was willing to stay by her side. Cheng Qiqi drowned her sorrows in alcohol. Luo Xu had liked the playful, boisterous, and crazy Cheng Qiqi since high school.
Cheng Qiqi told him that everything Luo Xu saw was an illusion, and few truly understood her. She recalled the innocence of her high school crush on Fu Xiaosi, and how now she was so deeply in love that she couldn't extricate herself, even resorting to unscrupulous means to gain Fu Xiaosi's love. But this love was too heavy. For the sake of loving Fu Xiaosi, Cheng Qiqi had lost almost everything—family affection and friendship.
When her envy for Li Xia turned into jealousy, this love was destined to go to extremes. Luo Xu deeply understood the feeling of loving someone. He encouraged Cheng Qiqi to bravely pursue happiness and not give up easily, because only by holding on would she not care whether she once possessed it. Cheng Qiqi pondered deeply; she had endured all these years, and she still held a glimmer of hope to capture Fu Xiaosi.
Cheng Qiqi handed her pregnancy test report to Li Xia. The unsuspecting Li Xia was genuinely happy for Cheng Qiqi and also hoped that the tumultuous period would pass quickly. Cheng Qiqi invited Li Xia to accompany her to buy baby supplies, but with Fu Xiaosi's new work launch conference approaching, Li Xia hesitated. However, Cheng Qiqi had other plans; she wanted to completely bid farewell to the past and continuously persuaded Li Xia.
Lu Zhiang didn't want Fu Xiaosi to be physically and mentally exhausted, so he proactively took him to play tennis to relax his tense emotions. The two brothers were as harmonious as ever. Quibbling and teasing, this was Lu Zhiang's way of relieving stress for Fu Xiaosi. With Lu Zhiang by his side, fighting alongside him and overcoming life's lows, Fu Xiaosi found some comfort in his heart.
Life is like an incomprehensible movie, time passes like a dream, yet one cries profusely. Before the press conference, Fu Xiaosi meticulously prepared a ring. He wanted to give Li Xia, who had always encouraged him and stayed by his side, a surprise marriage proposal.
From enduring hardships together in Qianchuan, breaking conventions together, dreaming wildly together, to now growing hand-in-hand and accompanying each other along the way, Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia were like a community of shared destiny; no one could separate them. Watching Li Xia's busy figure, Fu Xiaosi couldn't help but embrace Li Xia from behind, took out the ring, and proposed to Li Xia. Li Xia, who had waited for the clouds to clear and the moon to appear, truly welcomed spring.
Episode 42 Recap
Faced with Fu Xiaosi's sudden marriage proposal, Li Xia appeared calm on the surface, but her heart was surging with emotion. She willingly embraced her new identity as Mrs. Fu Xiaosi. The two agreed to return to Qianchuan for their wedding after the new work's press conference. Qianchuan, the place that held all their warm memories, where the camphor trees remained, and their feelings endured.
Just as Lu Zhiang wanted to celebrate with the two, a sudden phone call shattered their hopes. Fu Xiaosi's lawsuit was lost. Carol, to utterly destroy Fu Xiaosi, bribed Fu Xiaosi's entrusted lawyer and decided to sacrifice Fu Xiaosi's reputation by intentionally losing the lawsuit. With the lawsuit lost, Fu Xiaosi knew it would be difficult to clarify the truth. Looking at the empowering messages from his fans, Fu Xiaosi's heart was filled with confusion.
Li Xia and Lu Zhiang both worried about Fu Xiaosi. They decided to wait until after the press conference to consider how to handle the troublesome lawsuit. Fu Xiaosi's new work press conference was held. Even with negative news surrounding him, Fu Xiaosi still commanded immense influence in the art world. Li Xia did not go to the press conference, her heart filled with deep anxiety.
Yan Mo and Yu Jian noticed another exhibition booth appearing opposite Fu Xiaosi's autograph session, but neither paid much attention, unaware that it was the beginning of a conspiracy. Everyone was anxiously awaiting Fu Xiaosi's appearance. At the last moment, all eyes were fixed on the stage. Fu Xiaosi finally appeared, accompanied by Lu Zhiang.
At that moment, he was no longer the shy boy; in the face of immense pain, he could be strong enough not to show a single trace of it. As Fu Xiaosi appeared amidst widespread cheers, across from him, Ding Yiyang stepped onto the stage to display his new work, openly challenging Fu Xiaosi, and all attention shifted to Ding Yiyang. Facing external doubts, Fu Xiaosi bravely stood before everyone and spoke eloquently.
The media suddenly brought up Fu Xiaosi's eye condition, and for a moment, Fu Xiaosi was at a loss. Fortunately, Lu Zhiang had already seen through these tricks and stepped forward to help Fu Xiaosi out of the predicament. Ding Yiyang continued to make things difficult for Fu Xiaosi, deliberately provoking him in public by asking about the color of one of Fu Xiaosi's previous works.
But hatefully, Ding Yiyang had swapped the painting, and Fu Xiaosi publicly misidentified the color. Doubts arose one after another, but Fu Xiaosi honestly admitted that the painting was a collaborative effort between him and Li Xia, a perfect explanation that won the public's favor. Ding Yiyang, confident of his success, was determined to bring Fu Xiaosi down. He then presented an out-of-court settlement document to obstruct Fu Xiaosi and used the opportunity to promote his own new work.
Faced with the mention of an out-of-court settlement, Fu Xiaosi was speechless. Suddenly, someone rushed onto the stage and physically assaulted Fu Xiaosi. Yu Jian and Lu Zhiang, among others, stepped in to help Fu Xiaosi. Lu Zhiang was hit and fell to the ground, Fu Xiaosi's vision blurred, and the scene became chaotic. Ding Yiyang weaved through the crowd, walked straight to Fu Xiaosi, struck him violently, and trampled Fu Xiaosi's painting hand in public.
Seeing Fu Xiaosi suffering, Lu Zhiang impulsively picked up a bottle from the ground, struck Ding Yiyang's head with it, and accidentally injured him. Everyone was instantly stunned. At that moment, the vibrant world seemed to turn black and white. All the guards mobilized to apprehend Lu Zhiang. In the chaos, Lu Zhiang fled in a panic, leaving only Yan Mo, Fu Xiaosi, and others to grieve alone.
Stumbling forward, passing through multiple crossroads, the future once longed for, picked up and put down, gained and lost. Amidst her sorrow, Yan Mo picked up Lu Zhiang's jacket, which he had left at the venue. Why did all the once beautiful and peaceful memories suddenly turn upside down? Lu Zhiang was on the run, accused of murder.
Yan Mo didn't know how she could bravely move forward alone in the coming days; without Lu Zhiang's doting affection and tolerance, where was she to go? Accompanied by Duan Qiao, Yan Mo came to the detention center to wait for Fu Xiaosi and Yu Jian, who were finishing their statements. Lu Zhiang was missing, and everyone was worried sick about him. Cheng Qiqi decided to take a gamble; she was going to have a showdown with Li Xia.
Cheng Qiqi cruelly told Li Xia that the child in her womb belonged to Fu Xiaosi. On the night Yu Jian was eliminated, everyone's mood hit rock bottom, and they all got heavily drunk. It was precisely because everyone was intoxicated and the scene was chaotic that what happened between Cheng Qiqi and Fu Xiaosi occurred.
To break apart Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia, Cheng Qiqi did not hesitate to weave one lie after another, only wanting to reclaim that humble love. Hearing Cheng Qiqi personally tell her such a cruel truth, Li Xia was utterly disheartened. Since Cheng Qiqi was pregnant with Fu Xiaosi's child, it meant that Li Xia had to give up her relationship with Fu Xiaosi.
She could only bid farewell to her most precious friendship, and from then on, they would go their separate ways. Li Xia learned the truth and knew she had to break things off with Fu Xiaosi. With his best friend in trouble, Fu Xiaosi held Li Xia tightly, seeking comfort. Li Xia, however, was very resistant; she pushed Fu Xiaosi away and coldly told him that Cheng Qiqi was pregnant with his child. Since high school, Cheng Qiqi had loved Fu Xiaosi but could only keep these feelings buried deep in her heart. A love triangle always seems to end in tragedy.
Episode 43 Recap
Li Xia told Fu Xiaosi that Cheng Qiqi personally admitted to being pregnant with his child. In Cheng Qiqi's eyes, Fu Xiaosi was the entire focus of her life. The casual affection, washed away by the passage of time, was filled with bitterness. Li Xia was willing to step aside to complete Cheng Qiqi's unrequited love. Facing Li Xia's sorrowful departing back, Fu Xiaosi felt heartbroken. Time seemed to stand still, freezing the pain of that moment.
Fu Xiaosi was unwilling to believe what Li Xia said was true, so he personally called and arranged to meet Cheng Qiqi to confirm the truth with her. Cheng Qiqi was inwardly delighted, believing that such a tactic could split Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi's relationship. Fu Xiaosi disregarded everything else and directly asked her if her pregnancy was real. Hearing Cheng Qiqi confirm it herself, Fu Xiaosi's last shred of hope was shattered.
He would take responsibility for the child, but regarding their relationship, he couldn't make any promises to Cheng Qiqi. Cheng Qiqi had long known this outcome, but she would never give up. Duan Qiao and Yu Jian experienced the shocking scene involving Lu Zhiang at the press conference, and Yu Jian was also injured.
When she saw Duan Qiao receive an admission letter from Cambridge University abroad, she finally understood that Duan Qiao had been hiding it from her all this time. Yu Jian felt a mix of emotions; she didn't know how to face Duan Qiao in the coming days, feeling that being by his side would only drag him down. She was afraid of losing Duan Qiao.
Yan Mo called Yu Jian, saying she had found the hospital where Ding Yiyang was staying. Several of them invited each other to go to the hospital to visit him and plead for Lu Zhiang. Nobody wanted Lu Zhiang to keep wandering alone, without support. Li Xia proactively withdrew from the love triangle involving Fu Xiaosi and Cheng Qiqi.
He no longer wanted to be a burden to Fu Xiaosi, nor did he want Cheng Qiqi to struggle to raise a child alone. It was time for Li Xia to say goodbye. He once thought that Fu Xiaosi would cherish the past as much as he did, but in the end, he realized that everything was so understated.
All this time, liking Fu Xiaosi had almost poured all of Li Xia's strength, but now they were like strangers, drifting further and further apart. Looking at the room full of memories, the longing was too heavy, accompanied by guilt. Li Xia left without a word, deciding to leave this sorrowful place alone. Fu Xiaosi returned to the studio, only to find that everything related to Li Xia was gone. He knew Li Xia had left.
Fu Xiaosi expended all his efforts to get Li Xia back, but still missed him. Li Xia wished Cheng Qiqi well, but they were no longer close friends. Li Xia resolutely cut off all past memories; for the road ahead, he had to learn to walk alone. Cheng Qiqi looked at the last text message Li Xia left her.
She had gained the relationship she desired and had unscrupulous means to win back Fu Xiaosi, but at this moment, her heart was not happy, because she had lost her best friend. Cheng Qiqi's parents were very happy with her achievements today; in their eyes, Cheng Qiqi finally existed. But Cheng Qiqi was disdainful; she felt as if she had gained the whole world, yet also felt she had nothing.
Carol instructed Ding Yiyang's family to give false testimony, resolutely not to reveal any information, absolutely not to forgive Fu Xiaosi, and not to let him make a comeback. Yan Mo, Yu Jian, Fu Xiaosi, and others came together to visit Ding Yiyang. Ding Yiyang's condition was not optimistic. Yan Mo worried that if the situation continued to deteriorate, Lu Zhiang's predicament would become even more dangerous. Ding Yiyang's family angrily drove away Yan Mo and the others.
She accepted Carol's suggestion, and being emotional, she refused any apologies. Yan Mo humbled herself, pleading with the other party to forgive Lu Zhiang's unintentional mistake. She knelt on the ground, begging them to give Lu Zhiang a chance for a new life. For Lu Zhiang, Yan Mo shed her arrogance and wildness, only wishing for Lu Zhiang's safety, but the other party remained unyielding.
Yan Mo and Fu Xiaosi and others waited at the hospital, holding onto their last shred of hope for a turn of events. Duan Qiao had to leave early for his overseas studies. Yu Jian just wanted to retain the last bit of warmth and cherish the time spent with Duan Qiao. Since Lu Zhiang's escape, Yan Mo had become distraught, constantly thinking of Lu Zhiang who was wandering outside.
Yan Mo sadly drank alone, naively hoping to meet Lu Zhiang this way. The emotions of grief and longing constantly lingered in her heart. Yan Mo and Fu Xiaosi confided in each other, wondering if it was a mistake to let Lu Zhiang leave in the first place. Yan Mo asked about Li Xia, and Fu Xiaosi remained silent.
Now, Fu Xiaosi was like an orphan, without Lu Zhiang's loyal support when he was lonely and lost, and without Li Xia's comforting companionship when he was bewildered and at a loss. How was he supposed to get through these difficult days?
Episode 44 Recap
Without Li Xia by his side, Fu Xiaosi's life became a mess. He knew Li Xia was too tired, but he would always wait for Li Xia's return. Fu Xiaosi couldn't get in touch with Lu Zhiang, but he still hopefully sent emails to Lu Zhiang, longing for his reply. Lu Zhiang made a mistake that led to eternal regret and was wanted by the police everywhere. Lu Zhiang used a public phone booth to call Fu Xiaosi.
When Fu Xiaosi received Lu Zhiang's long-lost call, the other end of the line was filled with Fu Xiaosi's warm concern. The departures of Li Xia and Lu Zhiang left Fu Xiaosi alone. Lu Zhiang knew he couldn't escape capture, so he couldn't give Fu Xiaosi any reply and could only continue to disguise himself and wander on the city's edge. Carole notified the executives of Litong Company to hold an emergency meeting.
Backed by Mr. He, she made a big deal out of the scandal that occurred at Fu Xiaosi's new work launch, proposing that the company close the Yu Studio and terminate all cooperation with Fu Xiaosi. She seized the opportunity to promote Ding Yiyang as a new contracted writer, completely blocking Fu Xiaosi's path, and endorsed Mr. He as Litong's new head, suspending all duties of Yan Mo's father, Allen. Litong underwent a major reshuffle.
Yan Mo fought for her father's rights but was tragically threatened. All of this was Carole's plan and conspiracy. Fu Xiaosi completely understood that everything that had happened recently was a trap. He saw Carole's ambition clearly. Faced with Carole's relentless pressure, and without Li Xia and Lu Zhiang by his side to offer advice, how would Fu Xiaosi and Yan Mo cope? Yan Mo was on the verge of collapse.
Carole's coercion and enticement made Yan Mo and Fu Xiaosi unable to resist. Fu Xiaosi told Yan Mo that Lu Zhiang had called a few days ago, and the flame of hope in Yan Mo's heart reignited. She anxiously searched for Lu Zhiang's whereabouts. Fu Xiaosi advised Yan Mo to calm down. At this critical moment, both of them had to withstand the pressure, not fall, and be strong to protect the company's hard work.
Yan Mo hugged the clothes Lu Zhiang left behind when he last departed, which was the only keepsake Lu Zhiang left for Yan Mo before his disappearance. In Lu Zhiang's wallet, Yan Mo found her own photo, realizing that in Lu Zhiang's heart, Yan Mo had long been a part of his life. But knowing Lu Zhiang's affection, Yan Mo's long-suppressed longing grew even more rampant. She could no longer control her worry and missing of Lu Zhiang.
What Yan Mo didn't know was that although Lu Zhiang was on the run, he had been secretly paying attention to Yan Mo's every move, silently watching over and protecting her. Perhaps it was meeting again in Shanghai that Yan Mo took root in Lu Zhiang's heart, and no one could ever pull her out. Fu Xiaosi was heavily impacted and frustrated. His painstakingly managed studio was closed, and even Li Xia and Lu Zhiang were unreachable.
These days, Fu Xiaosi had been struggling to hold on, pretending to be unconcerned on the surface, but these setbacks also made him gradually lose the courage to fight. How he longed to return to the past, to the days when they fought side by side. Lu Zhiang secretly returned to Qianchuan. Looking from afar at his father's heavy silhouette and seeing his father aging, Lu Zhiang felt guilty.
Lu Zhiang came to his mother's grave, recalling loving moments with his mother when she was alive. Only his mother had always doted on him, without expecting anything in return. Now, he had made a mistake and failed his mother's expectations. Fu Xiaosi drank himself into a stupor, dispelling loneliness and sadness alone. Li Xia's shadow was everywhere in his life. Fu Xiaosi asked Yu Jian to tell him Li Xia's whereabouts.
The most important people in his life were no longer by his side. Yu Jian watched Fu Xiaosi relentlessly torment and hurt himself. Time had changed so much; Qianchuan eight years ago and Shanghai now felt like two different time and space dimensions. Compared to what remained eternal, perhaps only sadness did. Yu Jian returned home, not understanding why Li Xia had left without saying goodbye. Duan Qiao comforted Yu Jian. Duan Qiao's words inadvertently hurt Yu Jian.
Yu Jian brought up Duan Qiao's overseas study, and the two had a fierce conflict. Yu Jian said something she didn't mean, claiming she could live just fine without Duan Qiao and could even live very well. Watching Duan Qiao's desperate figure leave, Yu Jian feared that Duan Qiao would become a stranger to her again, just like Qing Tian.
Distance had truly brought her too much pain, and she couldn't bear that pain again, so she had to say words against her true feelings. Duan Qiao couldn't let go of Yu Jian in his heart. He personally consulted his overseas supervisor for advice, hoping to take Yu Jian abroad with him. If Yu Jian wasn't with him, he would rather give up this opportunity.
The supervisor told him that as long as Yu Jian became a family member with him, she wouldn't be denied a visa. Duan Qiao was overjoyed. The next morning, Duan Qiao passionately confessed his feelings to Yu Jian. He was afraid of losing Yu Jian, and taking care of Yu Jian was his undeniable responsibility for this lifetime.
Episode 45 Recap
Duan Qiao knelt on one knee, proposing to his beloved Yu Jian with true love. He wanted to walk hand in hand with Yu Jian for the rest of their lives; fame and reputation seemed so insignificant when he faced her. Yu Jian was deeply touched by Duan Qiao's selfless devotion over the years. She accepted Duan Qiao's proposal, a scene she had always dreamt of. Duan Qiao and Yu Jian happily held hands.
On their way to register their marriage, Duan Qiao excused himself, claiming he had something to do, to prepare a surprise for Yu Jian. Yu Jian joyfully watched Duan Qiao run towards her from the other side of the road. However, tragedy struck at that very moment. Duan Qiao was in a car accident and was severely injured. He passed away unexpectedly before he could enjoy the time of forever having Yu Jian.
Faced with this situation, Yu Jian sobbed uncontrollably, realizing she would be alone from now on. Yu Jian would spend the rest of her life in solitude. Yu Jian mourned Duan Qiao with a heavy heart. Just as they found happiness, God cruelly stripped two lovers of their right to be together.
From their first chance encounter in Shanghai, to becoming close colleagues, and finally developing into lovers, every little bit of their journey represented the courage Duan Qiao bestowed upon Yu Jian when she was most lonely, helpless, sad, and desperate. But now, without Duan Qiao's companionship, Yu Jian had lost all hope for life and the courage to move forward.
Yu Jian opened the last surprise Duan Qiao had prepared for her before he died, something he had planned for a long time, even willing to sacrifice his life for it. It was Duan Qiao's meticulous record of Yu Jian's daily life: her joys, sorrows, and anger, the brilliance when she sang. Every tiny detail about Yu Jian, Duan Qiao had carefully documented. There are three things in life that cannot be retained.
If Yu Jian could give her life to Duan Qiao, would they no longer be separated? Thousands of recurring dark nights, yet no end in sight. Yan Mo was still immersed in the sorrow of Lu Zhiang's departure. Her long-awaited father finally returned, and he was now her only spiritual pillar. Alan and Yan Mo returned to the company.
Carol threatened Alan, saying that if General Manager He and the company veterans couldn't gain control of Litong, they would leave the company, constantly fanning the flames. Alan kindly advised General Manager He to reconsider, but General Manager He, thinking he had victory in his grasp, completely ignored Alan's words. After some consideration, Alan publicly announced that he would yield the position of Litong's General Manager to General Manager He.
He didn't understand what purpose General Manager He had in meticulously plotting to force him out. Carol provoked Alan, humiliating him in public. Alan didn't care about Carol's imperious manner. To vent his anger for her father, Yan Mo angrily cursed Carol for being small-minded.
Just as Alan was feeling smug, Alan announced to everyone that General Manager He was fired and Carol was dismissed by Litong, exposing their scheme of colluding with the legal department to damage the company's interests. General Manager He thought he still had veteran employees to back him up, so he straightened his back and prepared to leave. Little did he know that no one from the company's senior management followed him.
General Manager He and Carol were outmaneuvered and stormed out, slamming the door. Litong's hard work was finally preserved. Cheng Qiqi learned of Carol's dismissal from her post and feared that she too would suffer the same fate, facing career setbacks. Cheng Qiqi proactively sought out Alan, feigning pitifulness in front of him, and pleaded with him to give her a chance to continue her career.
Alan was well aware of Cheng Qiqi's true character, but he didn't expose her lies and agreed to let her stay and develop further. Carol understood Cheng Qiqi's reasons for self-preservation: her ambition to become famous, for which Cheng Qiqi was willing to pay any price. Carol advised Cheng Qiqi to look out for herself, warning her that one day, she would also end up like her.
Yan Mo was restless, unable to sleep each night, accompanied by her longing for Lu Zhiang. Her father, Alan, meticulously stayed by her side. Seeing Yan Mo grow thinner day by day, Alan, as a father, was filled with heartache. Everyone experiences low points, but to fully bounce back from a slump is by no means easy; to rise from the ashes requires sufficient courage.
Many changes only occur after experiencing certain events, just as after hitting a reef, there will still be new shores to reach one's destination. The company investigated the plagiarism case involving Fu Xiaosi, clearing his name. Fu Xiaosi requested a long leave from the company and returned to Asakawa No. 1 Middle School, where he once lived. Asakawa still looked the same as it did originally.
Looking at the familiar scenery, Lu Zhiang's mischievous smile seemed to appear before Fu Xiaosi's eyes as if it were yesterday, but that was a time he could never go back to. Li Xia was no longer by Fu Xiaosi's side, and Fu Xiaosi's heart felt empty. Fu Xiaosi found the words Li Xia had secretly written in Li Xia's chair from back then.
It turned out that Li Xia's greatest fortune had once been meeting Fu Xiaosi and loving him with all his strength, but now Fu Xiaosi had completely lost Li Xia. If he could take a time-traveling train back to the original departure platform, would everything truly be the same as it once was?
Episode 46 Recap
Li Xia was the spiritual strength supporting Fu Xiaosi as he moved forward. It was a secret hidden in the years, and only much later did Fu Xiaosi discover that Li Xia had waited for him in place for so long, but the traces had already become mottled. Fu Xiaosi came to visit Lu Zhiang's father.
He still concealed the fact that something had happened to Lu Zhiang from Lu's father, and took out the gift Lu Zhiang had prepared for his father long ago. Lu's father already knew about Lu Zhiang's escape. A father understands his own son best, and he also felt that Lu Zhiang had secretly returned to visit him. Even if major things happened and they encountered great setbacks, he and Lu Zhiang would always be father and son.
Now, he only wished for Lu Zhiang to be safe and sound. Fu Xiaosi returned to his long-departed home. Seeing their son, whom they missed day and night, finally return, Fu's father and mother could not hide their joy. Only after returning home did Fu Xiaosi realize that his parents were aging much faster than they had imagined. Children would inevitably become guests, but parents still regarded their children as the entire meaning of their lives.
Fu's mother prepared a lavish dinner for Fu Xiaosi's return. The family enjoyed themselves, a warm time that had become rare since Fu Xiaosi left home. His parents cautiously inquired about the progress between Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi equivocated, not telling his parents that Li Xia had long been missing and unreachable. His parents hoped Fu Xiaosi could settle down and establish a family soon, finding a sense of belonging.
Fu Xiaosi did not want to bring disappointment to his parents. To retaliate against Cheng Qiqi, Carol made Cheng Qiqi's pregnancy public, causing Cheng Qiqi to be plagued by negative news, and advertisers withdrew their investments one after another. Cheng Qiqi was now in a career slump. Forced into a corner, Cheng Qiqi personally called a gossip reporter to clarify, admitting the fact that she was not pregnant, but the other party showed no concern for these matters.
Fu Xiaosi heard that Cheng Qiqi had been emotionally agitated and unwell recently. For the sake of the child, he hoped Cheng Qiqi would take good care of her body. Seeing Fu Xiaosi's arrival, Cheng Qiqi was both excited and happy. She longed for Fu Xiaosi's warm companionship in the cold environment, and tightly threw herself into Fu Xiaosi's arms. Fu Xiaosi pushed Cheng Qiqi away.
He admitted that he had never loved Cheng Qiqi from beginning to end, and Li Xia was his entire life. Cheng Qiqi completely broke down. She decided to carry the lie to the end, deceiving Fu Xiaosi by saying she had aborted the child. Since she couldn't get Fu Xiaosi's love, she wanted to make him live in guilt for the rest of his life. Cheng Qiqi walked aimlessly on the street alone, like a zombie.
It turned out that she had used lies to make Li Xia leave Fu Xiaosi's side, but there was no way to extract Li Xia from his life. It was time for this solo act to end. Yu Studio reopened, but now there were only Yan Mo and Fu Xiaosi. Everything had long since changed. Lu Zhiang slept on the streets, looking as destitute as a roadside beggar, having long lost his former carefree spirit.
With no regrets left, Lu Zhiang decided to surrender himself, but along the way, he saw an exhibition and sale of Fu Xiaosi's new works, and a place that belonged to him. Lu Zhiang came to the bookstore, grabbed Fu Xiaosi's new book, and ran out desperately. Looking at the memories of their high school days in the book, Lu Zhiang couldn't help but shed tears.
The memories were too heavy yet warm and happy, but now there was no way to go back. The path had diverged too far. Thinking of his future life in prison, Lu Zhiang was filled with fear, but he had to pay the price for his impulsive actions. Lu Zhiang finally called Yan Mo. He told Yan Mo that he planned to surrender himself, and before doing so, he would fulfill his promise to Yan Mo.
Yan Mo met Lu Zhiang, whom she had longed for day and night, at the police station entrance. Looking at his disheveled and destitute appearance, Yan Mo's eyes held only tears of sadness and pity. She didn't know when, but Lu Zhiang had become Yan Mo's weakness. She hadn't even had the chance to seriously tell Lu Zhiang how much she liked him. Lu Zhiang went to take on the responsibility he should bear.
Before his departure, Lu Zhiang asked the police to deliver the gift he had prepared long ago to Yan Mo. In this world, there are a thousand kinds of love, and the best kind is called 'something to look forward to in the future'. Yan Mo was willing to wait in place, counting down from this second, waiting for Lu Zhiang's return.
Episode 47 Recap
Under the careful nursing in the hospital, Ding Yiyang began to regain consciousness. The matter of Ding Yiyang deliberately damaging Fu Xiaosi's reputation was investigated and proven, and Ding Yiyang was sentenced and received his due punishment. Cheng Qiqi looked at Fu Xiaosi's new work and flipped through high school photos in the book. It turned out that Cheng Qiqi was present in Fu Xiaosi's most cherished memories.
Cheng Qiqi recalled the joy and intimacy she once shared with Li Xia. The two were as close as one person. The time spent by the four of them—Lu Zhiang, Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia, and Cheng Qiqi—was so sweet and warm. The old Cheng Qiqi also had moments of gentleness and innocence. Now, their estrangement was all her own doing. Cheng Qiqi left without saying goodbye, departing from the city that had changed her so much.
Yu Jian got in touch with Li Xia, who had been out of contact for a long time. Li Xia asked about Lu Zhiang's current situation. He was very sorry that he didn't give Yu Jian comfort and companionship when she needed it most. Li Xia left Shixian, taking with him the memories belonging to Fu Xiaosi. Although regrettable, he had no regrets.
Yu Jian transferred this cozy home, full of precious memories and exclusively belonging to Duan Qiao and her, to a loving couple. She intended to keep the memories of Duan Qiao deep in her heart and return to Qianchuan alone to bury this love. From the original seven people, now only Yan Mo and Fu Xiaosi remained. Distance and separation always came unexpectedly, dealing a heavy blow to those who needed strength. Yu Jian returned to Qianchuan.
Duan Qiao was an angel in her life. Now, she could calmly recall Duan Qiao. His occasionally warm figure could still appear before her eyes. The pain she once thought she could never forget would be healed by time. Qing Tian and Yu Jian became friends again, the most familiar kind of friends. Perhaps there will always be someone who lives in one's heart, but one still has to learn to say goodbye.
Yu Jian told Fu Xiaosi that Li Xia had been traveling for two months and had now returned to Shixian, hoping that Fu Xiaosi could follow this lead to find Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi disregarded the hardships of the journey and came to Shixian, only to find that Li Xia and his family had already moved away. To avoid disturbance from Fu Xiaosi and others, Li Xia had long stopped lingering in this sad place.
Fu Xiaosi's hope of finding Li Xia again was dashed. This time, he had truly lost Li Xia. Since parting with Fu Xiaosi, Li Xia had welcomed an angel who loved him into his life. The two even fell in love over time and were preparing to discuss marriage. Accompanied by his fiancé, Li Xia visited the exhibition of Fu Xiaosi's new work.
Looking at the scenes in front of him, Li Xia knew deeply that it was the love that once belonged to Li Xia and Fu Xiaosi. The distant galaxy was dazzling, making one want to cry. Some love was like sunlight, scattered, gaining on one hand, losing on the other. Alan brought Yan Mo to a blind date. At the dinner table, the male's parents asked about Yan Mo's relationship.
Yan Mo unreservedly admitted that she had a boyfriend, and he was in prison. Alan was choked into silence. When it came to love, Lu Zhiang remained Yan Mo's unwavering persistence. Fu Xiaosi's art studio regained vitality, with groups of students coming from far and wide to train under him.
When students asked about the source of Fu Xiaosi's painting inspiration, only the camphor trees of Qianchuan appeared in Fu Xiaosi's mind, because there was Lu Zhiang, there was Li Xia, and there was the sky shared by the four of them. Lu Zhiang surrendered himself. Without the constant fear of being on the run, Lu Zhiang began to temper himself in prison. He was no longer young and reckless, nor impulsive and rash.
During his days of reform, Lu Zhiang supported himself every day with the belief of writing letters to Fu Xiaosi. Perhaps tempered by time, Lu Zhiang often reminisced about the carefree days of high school, conversing with Li Xia, Fu Xiaosi, Cheng Qiqi, and others, free from the infighting and changes that came with growing up. Three years felt like an eternity. After sincere reform, Lu Zhiang welcomed the opportunity to be released from prison.
Yan Mo could finally wait for Lu Zhiang. Three years, neither too long nor too short, could everything still be the same as before? Lu Zhiang was finally released after serving his sentence. Fu Xiaosi and Yan Mo waited outside the prison, anxiously and nervously, to see Lu Zhiang. Seeing Lu Zhiang's weathered face and mature eyes, Yan Mo couldn't suppress her longing and shed moved, burning tears. Her deep devotion had finally ushered in Lu Zhiang's love.
Yan Mo tightly embraced Lu Zhiang; this long-awaited love finally received its response. Fu Xiaosi looked at Lu Zhiang in front of him. The two exchanged greetings as usual, walking on the streets of Shanghai, watching passersby riding bicycles, their longing trembling. Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang raced bicycles again, just like in Qianchuan, but this time it wasn't a two-person race, but Lu Zhiang riding on Fu Xiaosi's back seat.
If time could flow backward, how much they wished to return to how things were years ago. Lu Zhiang's biggest dream was to stay by Fu Xiaosi's side and be his protector for life. But now that he had an indelible stain on his life, what capital did he have to talk about the future? Fu Xiaosi understood Lu Zhiang's current inferiority and lack of confidence. He would use his strength to give Lu Zhiang the courage to strive and dream for the future again.
Episode 48 (Ending) Recap
At night, moonlight shrouded everything in a hazy beauty. Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo quietly walked on their way home. Lu Zhiang walked Yan Mo to her building downstairs. The moment they stopped, all the streetlights lit up, as if leaving light for lovers. After three years, Lu Zhiang was sorry for having let down his feelings for Yan Mo.
Now he wanted to tell Yan Mo that he had been harsh to her back then, and now had nothing, but could only cook her delicious meals. Lu Zhiang loved the girl named Yan Mo. Lu Zhiang sincerely knelt on one knee and proposed to Yan Mo, hoping that her presence would remain in his future. Regardless of how many three-year periods passed, Yan Mo's heart had always, from beginning to end, belonged only to Lu Zhiang.
She tightly held the hand she had longed for, and the two decided to accompany each other for life, walking down the path of happiness that belonged to them. Lu Zhiang began preparing for the wedding with Yan Mo. As a good brother, Fu Xiaosi would naturally send his blessings to his brother Lu Zhiang. Yan Mo was about to get married, and her father, Allen, who regarded her as his cherished gem and darling, became nervous.
He couldn't believe his daughter, who was still playfully clinging to him just yesterday, was getting married so soon. Allen once again styled his daughter's hair, which was the only thing he could do for his beloved daughter. Although Yan Mo always complained about her father's clumsiness, his care for her was no less than anyone else's.
Without her mother's companionship all these years, her father had given her both paternal and maternal love, ensuring Yan Mo was never lonely or inferior. Allen prepared a wedding gift for Yan Mo, which was his heartfelt sentiment. The thoughtful Yan Mo also prepared a gift for her father. Yan Mo personally wrote a letter of gratitude, in which she felt guilty for her lack of concern for her father over the years.
She wished her father could live for himself and pursue his own happiness. The same words also appeared in the letter Allen wrote to Yan Mo. The father and daughter, sharing the same heart, never lacked love, care, and understanding. On the night before the wedding, Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi enjoyed their last moments of joyous freedom together. Lu Zhiang and Fu Xiaosi talked about how they hadn't yet realized their childhood dreams.
As children, they always looked forward to growing up, but now they always missed the past. Lu Zhiang also invited his friend Li Xia to his wedding, and he didn't believe that Fu Xiaosi and Li Xia's relationship had ended there. Fu Xiaosi hadn't seen Li Xia for three years. All these years, he hadn't disturbed Li Xia, and a void had been left in his heart.
He hoped to naturally reunite with Li Xia at a specific place in the future. Lu Zhiang finally welcomed his wedding, feeling an inexplicable nervousness in his heart. Both he and Fu Xiaosi hoped Li Xia would appear. Qing Tian was now persistently pursuing Yu Jian. Yu Jian tried to accept him again but still couldn't. Perhaps her love for Duan Qiao was too profound; she would rather be alone than compromise.
Cheng Qiqi did not attend Lu Zhiang's wedding, but she sent her blessings. Time is a great author; it was able to write a beautiful ending for Lu Zhiang and Yan Mo. As the wedding march played, Yan Mo, accompanied by her father Allen, came before Lu Zhiang. Allen personally handed Yan Mo into Lu Zhiang's hands. After enduring life's hardships and storms, Yan Mo and Lu Zhiang entered the hall of marriage.
The two, having experienced suffering, could finally join hands and face the unknown road together. The solemn vows and firm and sincere promises at the wedding were the true aspirations for happiness from two hearts after overcoming difficulties and adjustments. Fu Xiaosi looked at his good brother's happy appearance, and in his heart, he also fantasized about the future he had once envisioned with Li Xia. Fu Xiaosi caught the bouquet, a symbol of happiness.
Lu Zhiang encouraged Fu Xiaosi to bravely win back Li Xia, perhaps it was a hint from heaven, reminding Fu Xiaosi to be brave for love one more time. Fu Xiaosi walked dejectedly on his way, when the long-awaited face and familiar figure appeared before him. Li Xia had returned; his story with Fu Xiaosi was not over. In this world, there will always be someone to replace us.
One day, Qianchuan will be covered layer by layer by time, transforming into other appearances. Only the permanent camphor trees will continue to transmit the secrets hidden in our hearts. Those boys taught us to grow, and those girls taught us to love. They will all be the unforgettable youthful memories and the cherished times we experienced on our journey of growth. (End of series)
