Shining For One Thing Episode 14 Recap
> Shining For One Thing Recap
When Maizi quickly found Zhang Wansen, he alerted him to the danger Lin Beixing was in. Zhang Wansen initially intended to keep the truth from Lin Beixing, but Maizi insisted that she needed to be aware of the situation. He disclosed that Lin Dahai owed money to Mr. Lei and had run away, and Mr. Lei was now looking for Lin Beixing to get Lin Dahai back. Maizi stressed that Lin Beixing was in great danger and should stay indoors.
Zhang Wansen reassured Lin Beixing, promising that he and Maizi would find a solution, and she shouldn't worry because he would protect her. Zhang Wansen later went to Lin Beixing's house and encountered Mr. Lei's subordinates who were keeping an eye on the area. Zhang Wansen also informed Lin Beixing during his visit that the police were monitoring Mr. Lei's activities.
To ensure Lin Beixing's safety, Maizi lied to Mr. Lei, claiming that Lin Beixing's family had sent her abroad for studies because of her poor academic performance. Mr. Lei, trusting Maizi, did not question the story and decided to wait for things to calm down. Lin Beixing then apologized to Maizi for her previous behavior and misunderstanding, which Maizi graciously accepted, emphasizing his loyalty to friends. Later, the college entrance examination results were announced.
Lin Beixing scored 585, a significant improvement, but she was still anxious about her chances of getting into Agriculture University in Beijing, as her score just barely passed the first-tier university cutoff, making it risky. Similarly, Gao Ge was disappointed with her scores and decided to retake the exam, announcing her decision to abandon her art studies. Gao Guangming, Gao Ge's father, was drinking with her headteacher.
Gao Guangming sighed, admitting that he didn't truly understand his daughter, Gao Ge, despite raising her alone after his wife's early passing. He lamented that he thought he was the one who knew her best, but he was unaware of her true thoughts. As Lin Beixing was walking on the beach with Zhang Wansen, she spotted Gao Guangming and her headteacher. Lin Beixing boldly approached them, quickly downing two glasses of Baijiu.
Slightly tipsy, she passionately spoke up for Gao Ge's artistic dreams. She explained that children learn through drawings and teenagers through cartoons, and even textbooks have illustrations. She insisted that if Gao Ge stopped drawing, she would surely regret it, as pursuing her dream despite setbacks was admirable. Gao Guangming, also having had several drinks, opened up and thanked Lin Beixing for her honest words about his daughter.
He told her that students call him "Bright Summit" and that she could too, acknowledging her as a good student for speaking her mind. As Zhang Wansen carried the drunk Lin Beixing home, she teared up, lamenting her exam score. Despite her immense effort, she feared she wouldn't be able to get into Agriculture University and be with Zhang Wansen. Zhang Wansen comforted her, promising he would never leave her.
Lin Beixing, emboldened by his words, leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. On graduation day, Yang Chaoyang confidently approached Gao Ge, intending to make a grand gesture. However, Gao Guangming, having been swayed by Lin Beixing's words, instead handed Gao Ge a brochure for an art training class. Gao Ge, looking at a sweet and slightly clumsy Yang Chaoyang, intertwined her fingers with his, a tender moment between the couple.
Lin Beixing, having received her graduation certificate, showed her personal growth by calmly and kindly advising her classmate, Teng Teng, who still displayed "princess-like" behavior, indicating she had truly moved past her past grudges. Zhang Wansen gave Lin Beixing a small red flower as a graduation blessing. Lin Beixing then saw a message from Zhan Yu on her phone and decided she needed to meet him to clarify things in person.
On her way home, Lin Beixing saw Lin Dahai hiding behind a trash can. He admitted he was ashamed to come home and explained that he had managed to gather 200,000 yuan to repay his debt, promising to return home to their parents once the money was paid. Meanwhile, Zhan Yu, who had learned to dive over the summer for Lin Beixing, expressed his feelings to her underwater.
He recalled her past comment about getting married underwater, offering to try it if she wished. Lin Beixing thanked him for his efforts but honestly told him she couldn't lie. She acknowledged they had shared happy moments and she once liked him deeply, but she had since grown and realized that only by finding oneself can others truly love you.
She expressed her belief that he would find the person best suited for him and then revealed that she had fallen for someone else who shone like the sun in her eyes. She then left to confess her feelings to him. On Zhang Wansen's eighteenth birthday, Lin Beixing took him to a bar to celebrate.
She presented him with two birthday gifts: her successful admission to Agriculture University, which meant they could go to Beijing together, and a surprise for later that evening. She then invited him to dance with her, despite only knowing the "rabbit dance." Lin Beixing confided in Zhang Wansen about a very long and incredibly realistic dream she had, suggesting the existence of another version of herself who had made many good and right decisions.
Zhang Wansen inquired about the dream's ending, but Lin Beixing hesitated to tell him. Later, a dejected Zhan Yu was playing basketball when he encountered Mr. Lei's subordinates, who had previously been looking for Lin Beixing. In his distress, Zhan Yu inadvertently revealed that Lin Beixing was still in Nanchuan and was about to go to Beijing with "that boy." Mr. Lei's subordinate, upon hearing this, gleefully relayed the information to Mr. Lei.
