Go Into Your Heart Episode 28 Recap
> Go Into Your Heart Recap
Cheng Liao's boss, Ms. Liu, welcomed her back to work and immediately assigned her a significant task: managing the Super Slow Go Tour Tournament in Qingdao. Ms. Liu noted Cheng Liao's lack of accomplishments, especially compared to her sister, and questioned her professional ethics as a media worker. Cheng Liao, however, assured her boss that she would handle the interview flawlessly and proactively capture any newsworthy moments for the company.
Ms. Liu was surprised by Cheng Liao's sudden positive and proactive change, noting she had never seen her so enthusiastic before. Cheng Liao, feeling a pang of guilt over her impending resignation, decided to accept the task. Cheng Liao then confided in Xiaoyan about her decision to resign, explaining she wanted to achieve something significant before leaving to make her departure more fulfilling.
Xiaoyan, initially surprised, joked that she thought Cheng Liao was staying for her, to which Cheng Liao replied that she, too, had feelings. Cheng Liao then swore Xiaoyan to secrecy about her resignation, intending to complete the upcoming Go tournament interview commendably before gracefully submitting her notice. Xiaoyan expressed sadness about losing her confidante at work, but Cheng Liao assured her they would still see each other and invited her to visit Mr. Cheng's restaurant.
Xiaoyan then gave Cheng Liao a lifetime meal card for Mr. Cheng's restaurant, reciprocated for a steak card, highlighting its unlimited value and playfully suggesting a best friend is more reliable than a boyfriend. Xu Chi invited Cheng Yi to a celebration, but she politely declined, explaining that she disliked such formal events and believed the success of their program was a team effort, not solely hers.
Xu Chi then tried to suggest she was reserving her evening for him, but Cheng Yi quickly dismissed him, telling him to return to his work. Later, Cheng Yi received a card from Jiang Yuda, whose message praised her, saying she was "gloriously radiant every second on stage." Reading this, Cheng Yi smiled. Jiang Yuda sought out Cao Xihe, hoping to learn Go from him.
Cao Xihe playfully teased Jiang Yuda about his "hopelessly romantic" nature, which he believed was incompatible with becoming a top Go player. Jiang Yuda, however, revealed his true unhappiness stemmed from Sheng Jingchu not playing Go with him, leaving only Cao Xihe as his opponent. When Jiang Yuda suggested Cao Xihe wasn't as skilled as Sheng Jingchu, Cao Xihe was offended, calling him rude and lacking judgment. Jiang Yuda quickly apologized, calling Cao Xihe a master.
Cao Xihe initially refused to teach him, but when Jiang Yuda offered to play five rounds of mahjong for one Go lesson, Cao Xihe's interest was piqued. He accepted, asking if Jiang Yuda knew how to win by discard in mahjong. On the death anniversary of Cheng Liao and Cheng Yi's mother, Jiang Yuda noticed Mr. Cheng's restaurant was closed and calls to the family went unanswered.
A neighbor informed him that the restaurant closed every year on that specific date, which was Mrs. Cheng's death anniversary. Meanwhile, Xu Chi also called the office, only to find out Cheng Yi was on leave. At the cemetery, Cheng Dad laid out several dishes for his late wife, all named with a character from her name, "He."
He shared with his daughters that he had learned to cook all these dishes specifically for their mother, who was a beautiful violinist with many suitors. He reminisced about promising to cook for her for a lifetime if she married him. She had worried about getting fat and him leaving her, to which he had jokingly replied that he would make her as plump as himself so she'd be "stuck in his heart."
Tears in his eyes, Cheng Dad then told his late wife that their two beloved daughters were the best gift she had left him. Jiang Yuda found Cheng Yi sitting alone by the sea on her mother's death anniversary. Cheng Yi remarked that he always seemed to appear when she was in a bad mood, to which Jiang Yuda replied that no one should be alone on such days, especially this one.
Cheng Yi, however, initially expressed a desire to be by herself. She reflected on Jiang Yuda's seemingly carefree and happy childhood, where he could pursue his passions, like Go, without constraint. She contrasted this with her own life, which changed drastically after her mother's death; she felt her childhood ended overnight, forcing her to become strong, hardworking, and perfect to care for her father and sister.
She admitted to being exhausted sometimes, using this day to be alone and clear her mind. Jiang Yuda sympathized, telling her she was living "too painstakingly" and had become "another person," likening it to her rigid abstinence from sugar. He echoed Cheng Liao's belief that food could heal and pointed out that Cheng Yi had excluded many "sweet moments" from her life due to her self-imposed high expectations.
He urged her to realize that her family, including her late mother, would not want her to be so burdened, as they were adults capable of managing their own lives. He advised her to relax, let go of the need for perfection, and simply focus on her happiness. Cheng Yi then conceded that "being accompanied by someone indeed feels better than being alone." Jiang Yuda gently draped his coat over her shoulders, a gesture of warm affection.
Meanwhile, Xu Chi repeatedly tried to call Cheng Yi, but her phone remained unreachable, leaving him despondent. Xie Chang An, referred to as Eldest Senior Brother, visited Yao Ke, trying to persuade him to participate in the upcoming Super Slow Go Tour Tournament in Qingdao. He highlighted it as a rare slow Go competition and a chance to relax. Yao Ke, however, admitted to not being in his best form, distancing it from his previous ten-game match.
He felt the Jiuzhou Dojo had ample talent without him and worried about negative media attention if he performed poorly. Meanwhile, Cao Xihe was meticulously packing for Ding Lan, having filled her bag with her favorite snacks like her favorite cheesecake, Montresor cookies, and various freeze-dried fruits, causing Ding Lan to protest that her clothes wouldn't fit and she no longer ate such things to manage her weight.
Cao Xihe then tried to include her neck pillow, bolster, drinks, and medicine, making Ding Lan jokingly ask if she was "fleeing the country." Upon arriving in Qingdao, Sheng Jingchu and Cheng Liao checked into their hotel. At the reception, Sheng Jingchu cancelled one of the rooms previously booked, indicating he only wanted one.
Sheng Jingchu's assistant, before leaving, gave Cheng Liao instructions on caring for Sheng Jingchu, particularly about avoiding seafood, and somewhat possessively suggested she was better at caring for him. Sheng Jingchu, however, stated he only knew how to care for Cheng Liao. The receptionist handed them a single room card, confirming their booking was for one room.
In their suite, Cheng Liao was surprised to find only one bed and asked Sheng Jingchu if he was serious about sleeping on the sofa. Sheng Jingchu clarified that he had instructed his assistant to book a suite to keep Cheng Liao in his sight due to her recent injury, but the assistant "misunderstood and booked it without consulting him" for a single shared room. He reassured her he would take the sofa.
Cheng Liao, worried about his rest affecting his performance and public image for the upcoming press conference, insisted he couldn't sleep there. When Sheng Jingchu said he didn't care about his image, Cheng Liao asserted that she did. He then playfully suggested they both sleep on the bed if she was so concerned for his well-being, which surprised her. Later, they lay in the bed, separated by a "city wall" of pillows.
Cheng Liao asked about the origin of this "city wall" idea. Sheng Jingchu revealed it was from an old movie, not an idol drama, but kept the title a secret. Cheng Liao eventually guessed "It Happened One Night," prompting him to simply tell her to sleep. The Super Slow Go Tour Tournament in Qingdao commenced, featuring many talented young Chinese Go players, including Sheng Jingchu from Jiuzhou Dojo.
The tournament adopted unique slow Go rules, allowing eight hours per side and five one-minute countdowns, with games potentially lasting two days and adjourning at 6 pm. A notable participant was He Yu, a five-dan Chinese female Go player returning from abroad, whose participation marked her re-entry into the domestic Go scene. During a live broadcast, commentators highlighted an intense middle-game match between Ding Lan, a four-dan player, and Yang Yunfei, a six-dan player.
Ding Lan’s position looked promising, with the central battle being critical. Both players took extended periods to deliberate their moves, leading commentators to speculate about a rare adjournment, which indeed happened at 6 pm. Following the adjournment, the rules prohibited players from interacting with others. Cao Xihe, explaining this to worried onlookers, assured them the committee would arrange for meals to be delivered to Ding Lan's room.
Alone in her room, Ding Lan meticulously analyzed the game, regretting her last aggressive diagonal move that left her with little leeway. She envisioned Yang Yunfei capturing her stone and mentally played out several complex sequences. Cheng Liao, however, managed to visit Ding Lan. She explained that as a media professional, and with adjournments being rare, she had sought special permission for an interview, provided Ding Lan consented and they were supervised.
Cheng Liao brought a bag of snacks, much to Ding Lan's delight, who felt she would have "tortured herself to death" from overthinking otherwise. Cheng Liao also mentioned Cao Xihe's concern that Ding Lan might forget to eat. Ding Lan, affirming she hadn't eaten, declared herself "100 times high-spirited," eager for the next day.
She explained her determination to reach seven dan pro, noting that her strong performance in the current adjourned game against Yang Yunfei indicated a narrow gap between them. A win tomorrow would elevate her to five dan, a crucial step towards her seven-dan goal. She passionately stated her desire to break stereotypes about female Go players, who are often seen as emotional and lacking strategic vision, and to "fight her way out" like her idol. Cheng Liao enthusiastically supported her.
Ding Lan was reluctant for Cheng Liao to leave, wishing for her to stay, but Cheng Liao urged her to rest for the next day's game. Ding Lan then jokingly remarked that Cheng Liao, sharing a room with Sheng Jingchu, probably wouldn't be resting early either. After Cheng Liao departed, Cao Xihe emerged from his hiding spot, surprising Ding Lan. He explained he had sneaked in to ensure she ate and rested.
He recounted his meticulous plan: he used a public phone in the lobby while Cheng Liao was interviewing Ding Lan, pretending to be Ding Lan to call the front desk and request a cleaning service, then slipped into the room when the cleaner was distracted. Ding Lan praised his cunning, calling him an "assassin." He then playfully demonstrated how he ordered room service for her, posing as her.
Ding Lan, while appreciating his efforts, firmly told him not to talk about Go or perform, as she intended to win on her own merit. Cao Xihe then strongly advised her to get some sleep, assuring her, as an eight-dan pro, that her thorough calculations meant she would definitely win tomorrow. He promised to stay with her until she slept, reiterating that she needed to rest well to bring her best game and win.
The following day, as the game resumed, Ding Lan's initial move mirrored her previous calculations, leading to excited exclamations of "Bingo! Lan was right!" from the commentators and Cao Xihe, who accidentally hit Sheng Jingchu in his enthusiasm. Commentators noted the "shinogi" move in Ding Lan's defense, indicating its crucial impact on the game's outcome.
