Go Into Your Heart Episode 35 Recap
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Cheng Yi attends a meeting at Pinecone Video, where her leader seeks her advice on interviewing Sheng Jingchu and the Korean players for the upcoming China-Korea Go Invitational Tournament. However, Cheng Yi is distracted, contemplating a dinner invitation from Jiang Yuda and wondering if he intends to confess his feelings to her, especially after their previous kiss. When pressed for her professional opinion, Cheng Yi suggests a cautious approach, recommending they observe the tournament's progression.
After the meeting, she politely declines Xu Chi's offer to drive her home and leaves to meet Jiang Yuda. Upon arriving at their meeting, Cheng Yi anticipates a confession. Jiang Yuda, however, announces a different kind of significant news: he needs to dedicate himself fully to preparing for the National Amateur Championship. He explains that winning this tournament means being directly promoted to a first dan professional, a crucial step for him as Sheng Jingchu's first disciple.
He reassures her that his heart is still entirely hers and asks her to wait for him. Before parting, Jiang Yuda gives Cheng Yi a small tree hole ornament, urging her to open it at home. Inside, a recording plays his confession: he genuinely likes her and hopes the ornament will be a stand-in for him while he's busy. Cheng Yi is touched by his heartfelt declaration.
Cheng Liao, while reviewing comments on her "Fox Private Kitchen" cooking videos, is disheartened by online criticism. Many viewers, upset by Sheng Jingchu's recent poor performance, blame her for distracting him and affecting his game. Although angered, Cheng Liao decides against confronting the negativity directly to avoid further escalating the situation and potentially worrying Sheng Jingchu. Sheng Jingchu calls her, expressing how much he misses her and wants to meet.
Cheng Liao, however, insists that they keep their distance during this critical period. She cites her own "Fox 2. 0" project and emphasizes that Sheng Jingchu needs to focus on his preparation for the China-Korea Go Invitational Tournament, comparing it to a martial arts hero's secluded training. Sheng Jingchu reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile, news channels report on Sheng Jingchu's early elimination from the Xingya Cup Go Championship, with some speculating his relationship with Cheng Liao is a factor.
Yao Ke, who won the Xingya Cup, smugly declares that Sheng Jingchu's name will no longer overshadow his own achievements. Cheng Liao's father, worried, sends Cheng Yi to check on her sister. Cheng Liao reassures Cheng Yi that Sheng Jingchu is fine, viewing his recent losses as a necessary step in overcoming inner obstacles and achieving a higher state of mind in Go.
Cheng Yi, still concerned, voices worries about public opinion shifting against Cheng Liao as the China-Korea Go Invitational approaches. Cheng Liao, having experienced media scrutiny before, dismisses these critics as "pitiable." However, she later admits to Cheng Yi that her real fear is causing a distraction for Sheng Jingchu. To prevent this, she resolves to minimize contact with him until after the tournament, believing it’s what's best for his crucial training.
Cheng Yi texts Jiang Yuda, inquiring about his preparations for the National Amateur Championship. He replies that he's fully immersed in practice, even immediately after meals, acknowledging the strong competition but expressing confidence despite the slim odds of becoming a first dan pro. Cheng Yi offers to be his emotional support, his "tree hole," should he feel tired or unhappy. Jiang Yuda assures her he's mentally resilient and will continue his practice.
Cheng Yi then sends him a strong encouraging message: "Jiang Yuda, defeat them all. Don't come and see me without winning the championship." The sentiment expressed in the recorded message from his gift to her, reiterating his deep affection, plays in the background, showing her reciprocated feelings for him.
In what appears to be a contemplative moment or a flashback, Sheng Jingchu is shown reflecting on his Go philosophy, learning from a master about the importance of balance and making opportune moves on the board, which is likened to a miniature universe. Meanwhile, Xiao Lan voices her apprehension about the pairings for the China-Korea Go Invitational Tournament.
She expresses concern that Cao Xihe might once again face his rival, Jo Yeon Hoon, who is a disciple of the formidable Korean Grandmaster Cho Seon Ra. Cao Xihe, undeterred, playfully teases Xiao Lan about calling Jo Yeon Hoon "Oppa" now that she has a boyfriend, promising he won't lose if she stops.
The official pairings are announced, confirming Xiao Lan's fears: Cao Xihe is indeed set to face Jo Yeon Hoon, while Sheng Jingchu will take on Grandmaster Cho Seon Ra, and Yao Ke is matched against Eldest Senior Brother Xie Chang An. Unexpectedly, Jo Yeon Hoon appears at Sheng Jingchu’s doorstep with his luggage, intending to stay.
He nostalgically recounts their past shared days, making Sheng Jingchu reluctantly agree to let him stay after much theatrical pleading, including feigning homelessness and vulnerability after drinking. Meanwhile, Yao Ke is delighted by his match-up against Xie Chang An, whom he derides as a perennial first-round loser, confidently proclaiming an end to Sheng Jingchu's good fortune. Cheng Liao visits Sheng Jingchu, expressing her desire to attend his upcoming match. Sheng Jingchu, however, asks her not to come.
He explains that his match against Grandmaster Cho Seon Ra is of paramount importance, and her presence in the audience, especially if he were to lose, would draw undue negative media attention onto her. Although initially disappointed, Cheng Liao understands and agrees, asking him to prioritize his well-being. Shortly after, Jo Yeon Hoon returns from the market with ingredients for Korean barbecue.
Cheng Liao, asserting her role, takes the ingredients, declaring she will prepare braised pork for Sheng Jingchu daily, as she has always been his caretaker. Jo Yeon Hoon comically laments Cheng Liao's takeover of his cooking plans and the loss of his ingredients.
The China-Korea Go Invitational Tournament officially begins, featuring eight top players: Korean Grandmaster Cho Seon Ra nine dan, Jo Yeon Hoon nine dan, and Lee Young Chul five dan; and Chinese players Xie Han Zhou nine dan, Sheng Jing Chu nine dan, Yao Ke nine dan, Cao Xi He eight dan, and Xie Chang An three dan. The commentators highlight the anticipated rivalry between Cao Xi He and Jo Yeon Hoon.
Before their match, Jo Yeon Hoon exchanges playful banter with Cao Xihe, teasing him about their past encounters and playfully complimenting Xiao Lan. Cao Xihe, encouraged by Xiao Lan, firmly tells Jo Yeon Hoon not to touch his girlfriend. Jo Yeon Hoon challenges Cao Xihe, stating he won't ignore him if he manages to win. Xiao Lan passionately encourages Cao Xihe, reminding him to stay steady and win to silence critics about their supposed "Achilles heel" dynamic.
Cao Xihe reassures her, then Xiao Lan whispers words of affection, which Cao Xihe seems to acknowledge. As the match commences, both "quick shooters" launch into an aggressive opening. Cao Xi He, playing with black stones and employing the Kobayashi Opening, executes "decisive and lethal" moves that put Jo Yeon Hoon’s white stones in a precarious position, forcing his opponent to deliberate over each move.
Ultimately, Cao Xi He eight dan, through a brilliant "straight-line dragon slaughter," secures a decisive victory against Jo Yeon Hoon nine dan, finally triumphing over his long-standing rival. Jo Yeon Hoon, though defeated, cheekily comments that Cao Xihe finally seems to have accepted him as a worthy opponent. In other tournament matches, Yao Ke, confident in his abilities, is roused from a short nap, having spent the previous night studying Cho Seon Ra’s strategies.
He dismisses his upcoming opponent, Xie Chang An, as someone "famous for being in a tournament for one round only." Before his own match, Xie Chang An hands his old Nokia phone to Ru Mei, asking her to keep it for him. Ru Mei, recognizing the phone as a cherished memento they shared from ten years ago, is deeply moved and assures him of her belief in his victory, promising to await his triumphant return.
Master Nie also visits Sheng Jingchu to offer encouragement for his match against Cho Seon Ra, advising him to balance humility with dominance. As the games progress, the focus shifts to the intense battle between Yao Ke and Xie Chang An. Commentators note Xie Han Zhou's expected victory against Lee Young Chul, but the outcome of Yao Ke vs. Xie Chang An remains uncertain.
Contrary to his usual performance, Xie Chang An displays an unusually aggressive and relentless playing style, keeping Yao Ke on the defensive. He executes a "fierce and accurate" move that completely blindsides Yao Ke, ultimately securing a victory with a decisive "cold slash." This surprising win eliminates Yao Ke nine dan at the hands of a three-dan player. Xie Chang An's junior celebrates, declaring that he has "removed the seal."
Xie Chang An then meets Ru Mei, who congratulates him on his invincible play. Meanwhile, a distraught Yao Ke can't believe he lost to Xie Chang An. With most matches concluded, only Sheng Jingchu’s high-stakes game against the formidable Korean Grandmaster Cho Seon Ra, known for his "strange and dangerous playing style" and nicknamed "Ghost Blade," remains in progress.
