Go Into Your Heart Episode 20 Recap
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When Cheng Liao saw Yao Ke provocatively challenge Sheng Jingchu on television, she was upset. She noted that Yao Ke consistently lost to Sheng Jingchu in matches, yet he always seemed defiant in media interviews, and this time his challenge was even more severe. Sheng Jingchu, however, told her not to mind it, assuring her the buzz would soon pass.
He suggested that instead of worrying, they should focus on their upcoming trip to a comfortable island he had found, complete with private individual water villas and hanging beds suspended over the ocean, perfect for snorkeling in the Maldives. Cheng Liao, still concerned, asked if he was dwelling on Yao Ke's challenge, but Sheng Jingchu reiterated that they should concentrate on their trip together. Meanwhile, Xu Chi and Cheng Yi were visiting Cheng Dad.
Cheng Dad, wanting to have a private conversation with Xu Chi, sent Jiang Yuda away with 100 yuan and strict instructions to only return when called, leaving Jiang Yuda frustrated that he wasn't given a fair chance to compete for Cheng Yi's affection. Cheng Dad then expressed his gratitude to Xu Chi, crediting him for Cheng Yi's success and her decision to stay and work there. Xu Chi, though, humbly attributed Cheng Yi's achievements to her own abilities.
Cheng Dad encouraged Xu Chi to voice his true feelings, prompting Xu Chi to start speaking, but he quickly rephrased his sentiment to be about Pinecone Video not losing a talented host. Sensing Xu Chi's reluctance, Cheng Dad tried to reveal Xu Chi's feelings for Cheng Yi, but Cheng Yi interrupted, thanking Xu Chi for his help and firmly stating that he would always be her best buddy. This left both Cheng Dad and Xu Chi visibly disappointed.
Jiang Old, Yao Ke's master, visited Xie Old, Sheng Jingchu's master, intending to apologize for Yao Ke's public challenge. However, Xie Old believed that young players should have a competitive spirit and that such challenges were beneficial for their development. He then suggested they both publicly endorse the Ten-game Match, which they did, expressing "highly expecting it."
Xie Chang'an, another senior, was also present, initially expressing concern about the growing tension between Sheng Jingchu and Yao Ke, who were fellow disciples. He even gently admonished Lan for encouraging Cheng Liao to persuade Sheng Jingchu to accept the challenge. When Xie Old and Jiang Old announced they would be commentating on the match, Xie Chang'an reiterated his worry that the intense competition could harm their relationship.
However, the two masters laughed, remarking that they had been rivals for a lifetime with their bond only strengthening over the years. Yao Ke then arrived, apologizing for his earlier harsh words. He explained his long-standing desire for a decisive match against Sheng Jingchu and, with great confidence, asserted that he could win at least six of the ten games if he played to his full potential.
Cheng Liao learned about the deep significance of the Ten-game Match for Go players from both Cheng Yi and Xie Old, realizing it was a dream and a recognition of a player's strength, and that missing it would cause profound regret. She then met Sheng Jingchu, apologizing for her previous self-centeredness and for not understanding the match's importance. Sheng Jingchu revealed he had just posted on Weibo, declining Yao Ke's challenge due to their planned vacation.
He admitted to having hesitated about accepting, as he didn't want to disappoint Cheng Liao, but she insisted that he must accept, declaring she wouldn't allow anyone to criticize her boyfriend. Prompted by her encouragement, Sheng Jingchu then recorded a video, retracting his Weibo post and formally accepting Yao Ke's Ten-game Match challenge, telling viewers to consider his previous post a "mistake." The news brought immense excitement to Pinecone Video.
The director thanked Cheng Yi and Cheng Liao, acknowledging Cheng Liao as the "decisive factor" in Sheng Jingchu's acceptance. Pinecone Video announced its sponsorship of the full broadcast of the "Invincible Showdown, Ten-game Match," with plans for comprehensive advertising across all channels.
When Lisa expressed her desire to co-host with Cheng Yi, Xu Chi firmly told her to focus on her own work, ensuring that Cheng Yi would be the sole host for the program, as it was an extension of her "Sincere Conversation" show. Meanwhile, Yao Ke discussed Sheng Jingchu with his younger brother, confidently stating that he had fully analyzed Sheng Jingchu's weaknesses. He compared Sheng Jingchu to "beads in his hand," easily dismantled.
He explained that despite Sheng Jingchu's outwardly calm demeanor, he possessed an intense desire to win every game, even in minor sections. Yao Ke believed he could defeat Sheng Jingchu by exploiting his tendency to "only wishing to gain, instead of losing," using a specially designed trap. Sheng Jingchu, too, recognized Yao Ke's strategy. He told Cheng Liao that he understood why Yao Ke had suddenly challenged him and believed Yao Ke had full confidence.
He deduced that during his previous game with Xi He, Yao Ke had been observing them and must have discovered a critical weakness in his play. Sheng Jingchu concluded that this Ten-game Match would be an "unprecedentedly tough game." Cheng Liao, trying to bring him good fortune, arranged a plate of colorful fruits, each symbolizing a good start, a smooth journey, and a glorious path to success, insisting Sheng Jingchu eat them for luck.
The opening ceremony for the "Invincible Showdown, Ten-game Match" began, hosted by Cheng Yi, with a large crowd of fans and media present. Yao Ke took the stage, expressing his confidence in achieving success in the match. Sheng Jingchu followed, declaring his aspiration to recreate the classic Go masterpieces of the past through this Ten-game Match.
During the commentary, Xie Han Zhou noted Yao Ke's excellent form, while Jiang Chun Lai observed that Sheng Jingchu seemed somewhat passive and had made a "bad shape with merely four points of territory left" early in the game, indicating Yao Ke's strong preparation. Cheng Liao, watching from the audience, became noticeably anxious, sensing that Sheng Jingchu was already feeling the pressure.
