Go Into Your Heart Episode 36 Recap
> Go Into Your Heart Recap
The Go tournament's crucial match in the first round saw Sheng Jingchu in a passive position against the Korean grandmaster Cho Seon Ra, known for his "Ghost Blade" treacherous playstyle. The announcers noted Sheng Jingchu's recent attempts at a "large-scale framework" had been underwhelming, and the AI predicted an 80% chance of victory for Cho Seon Ra.
However, Sheng Jingchu's "double-spaced atari" move surprisingly fooled Cho Seon Ra, allowing him to execute "several retaliations" and "turn the tide," tipping "the balance of victory" in his favor. Sheng Jingchu ultimately won the match, to the exuberant delight of Cheng Liao and her father, who celebrated wildly while watching on TV. Later, Sheng Jingchu told Cho Seon Ra that his crucial move had connected all his white pieces, leading Cho Seon Ra to concede defeat gracefully.
To celebrate Sheng Jingchu's victory, Cheng Liao surprised him with a Go board-themed cake, which she affectionately named "Golden Age Tianyuan." She explained that love means doing things for your partner, even tasks they could do themselves, and tenderly massaged his tired hands after his long match. Sheng Jingchu, touched, asked if she was worried about spoiling him, to which she replied that cooking for her loved one was never tiring. He proudly declared her his "Goddess of Fortune."
Meanwhile, Cao Xihe and Zhao Yanxun, along with their other senior brothers, gathered for a BBQ. In a recent match, Cao Xihe had finally defeated Zhao Yanxun. Previously, Zhao Yanxun had always won against Cao Xihe, a dynamic that Cao Xihe attributed to his own distraction by Zhao Yanxun's idol status and good looks, which Xiao Lan corroborated, adding that Cao Xihe considered Zhao Yanxun his "cloud boyfriend."
Zhao Yanxun, for his part, confessed he had intentionally provoked Cao Xihe before matches to "ignite his passion for playing," claiming it was for Cao Xihe's own improvement. Xiao Lan then confronted Zhao Yanxun about hiding their relationship, but he explained he was protecting her from potential "harsh criticisms" from his fans, given his status as a "popular handsome idol."
They all toasted to their reconciliation, as Xie Chang An and Ru Mei shared a quiet moment, reflecting on their own past. In stark contrast, Yao Ke returned home in despair after his unexpected loss to Xie Chang An. He lamented his past glory as a "glorious winner of Tianyuan" and an insurmountable barrier for young Go players.
He felt Sheng Jingchu had constantly blocked his path, and just as he saw an opportunity to surpass Sheng Jingchu after his recent "several defeats," he suffered this humiliating loss to Xie Chang An, who had consistently been eliminated in the first round for ten years. Overwhelmed by a sense of injustice, Yao Ke questioned why fate was so cruel, while his brother Yao Pu watched, helpless and worried.
Later, Sheng Jingchu informed Cheng Liao that her sister, Cheng Yi, would be interviewing him. During the interview, Cheng Yi inquired about his recent losses. Sheng Jingchu explained that he had shifted his focus from merely winning to "personal growth" and "the expression of one's heart" through Go, acknowledging his master's guidance in this new direction. When Cheng Yi brought up the online comments calling him "lovestruck" due to his perceived change in demeanor, Sheng Jingchu readily accepted the label.
He passionately stated that Cheng Liao deserved significant credit for his victories, for her unwavering support despite the "harsh criticisms" she faced online. He emphasized that her cooking had a "healing power" that brought him happiness and transformed his once "boring and lonely" self. He ended with a powerful declaration that he "will not allow anyone to harm her." Cheng Liao, watching the interview, was deeply moved by his words.
Cheng Yi later confessed to her colleague that she secured Sheng Jingchu for the interview due to his connection with Cheng Liao. Xu Chi and Cheng Yi also went out to dinner, where Xu Chi observed a significant change in Cheng Yi; she seemed "more frank and direct," having "broken free from the tensed mindset" she once had.
Although Cheng Yi humbly attributed the success of Sheng Jingchu's interview to his "love story with Zhi Liao" rather than her hosting, Xu Chi’s gaze lingered on her phone, where he saw a photo of Jiang Yuda, confirming his suspicion that her heart belonged to Jiang Yuda. After dinner, Cheng Yi hurried off to meet Jiang Yuda for a BBQ, leaving a tearful Xu Chi to watch them leave together.
While Sheng Jingchu and Cheng Liao were enjoying cotton candy, a group of fans spotted them and took photos, commenting on how "sweet as a couple" they were. Sheng Jingchu politely asked them not to post the photos online to avoid unnecessary trouble. The fans, however, told Sheng Jingchu that Cheng Liao was genuinely good to him and urged him not to let her down.
Later, Sheng Jingchu explained to Cheng Liao that he had been aware of the online "slander and criticisms" against her for some time but had pretended to be ignorant before his matches to prevent her from worrying or blaming herself. He made it clear that he couldn't stand by while she was "getting hurt," which is why he publicly defended her during the interview, hoping to at least shift the blame away from her, even if some people didn't understand.
Xie Chang An confided in Cao Xihe about his greatest regret regarding Ru Mei. He recounted how he had planned to confess his feelings and propose to her at a specific noodle shop with his trophy, but he missed her calls, and she left. For ten years, he had carried her "old phone," hoping it would ring again, regretting his hesitation.
Now, Ru Mei was back, but the noodle shop, a place filled with precious memories, had been replaced by a "trendy cafe." Cao Xihe and Xiao Lan were deeply saddened by his story. Xiao Lan, weeping, shared the story with Cheng Liao, highlighting Eldest Senior Brother's plight. Moved by the narrative, Cheng Liao compassionately offered to learn how to make Macheng Fish Noodles herself to help Xie Chang An fulfill his long-held wish.
She saw it as a triple win: helping Eldest Senior Brother, reviving an authentic dish, and learning a new recipe. Cheng Liao discussed her plan with her father, Mr. Cheng, who, after some initial searching for information, recognized the former owner of the noodle shop, a chef named Fang, from old photographs. Mr. Cheng revealed that Fang had closed the popular "Macheng Fish Noodles" due to Parkinson's disease.
He offered to use the power of his "elderly community" network to locate his old friend. Inspired by Xie Chang An's touching love story and Sheng Jingchu's earlier interview comments about the "subtle yet intimate connection" between food, emotion, and memory, Cheng Yi decided to launch a new program at Pinecone Video. She named it "Taste of Memory" and believed Xie Chang An would be the perfect "special guest for my pilot episode."
With renewed vigor, they decided to "split up": Cheng Liao would learn the authentic noodle recipe from Chef Fang, while Cheng Yi and Yan Xiao would develop the new show's concept. Their primary challenge, however, remained: convincing Eldest Senior Brother Xie Chang An to participate in the program.
