Shining For One Thing Episode 7 Recap
> Shining For One Thing Recap
Lin Beixing pressed Zhang Wansen about whether they had met before, even prior to high school, but he vaguely replied that he couldn't remember. Undeterred, Lin Beixing invited him to have breakfast together the following morning at Zhangji Steamed Buns Restaurant. The next day, a super typhoon called Soda hit, causing widespread flooding. The steamed buns restaurant was closed, but Zhang Wansen still managed to acquire two buns and waited, soaking wet, at school for Lin Beixing.
When she arrived, concerned he might catch a cold, she insisted he change into her brother's limited edition Kobe jersey right there, hoping to find a scar on his arm, much to his discomfort, but he eventually complied. During class, held in the cafeteria due to flooded classrooms, Lin Beixing tried to apologize to Zhang Wansen via a thrown note for standing him up earlier.
Dean Gao Guangming intercepted the note, and after Lin Beixing admitted it was hers, both she and Yang Chaoyang, who stood up when asked who the note was for, were punished with three chemistry test papers. Zhang Wansen offered to help Lin Beixing, suggesting cleaning her "secret hideout" would be easier than the chemistry homework. Meanwhile, Yang Chaoyang was distraught over his wooden clappers, which were blessed by a master and now damaged by the typhoon.
Gao Ge arrived, expecting him to teach her crosstalk and provide her with her own clappers, but Yang Chaoyang, frustrated, questioned why a top student like her would pursue such an unconventional interest. Gao Ge simply stated it was her choice. Lin Beixing's brother, Lin Dahai, faced trouble at his beauty products shop. A group of angry women confronted him, accusing him of selling fake facial masks, hair dye, and contact lenses that caused them harm.
Just then, Mai Zi arrived, demanding money Lin Dahai owed to someone named Lei. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Dahai falsely accused Mai Zi of supplying the fake goods and slipped away while the women turned their attention to Mai Zi. Later, Lin Dahai was seen selling frog-themed raincoats, exaggeratedly boasting about their "typhoon-proof" quality. Zhang Wansen, rushing to school, was pressured by Lin Dahai into buying one at a discounted price of 150 yuan.
Shortly after, Mai Zi and his group, mistaking Zhang Wansen in the unique raincoat for Lin Dahai, beat him up. Zhang Wansen was sent to the school infirmary, where Dean Gao Guangming visited him. Lin Beixing rushed there, realizing her brother had caused Zhang Wansen's accident. She apologized for Lin Dahai's opportunistic behavior, while Zhang Wansen found the raincoat "cute."
Noticing he was still wet, Lin Beixing offered him her long-sleeved top to change into, discreetly turning away to give him privacy. That night, Zhang Wansen encountered Mai Zi being cornered by a group of thugs over the money owed to Lei. Zhang Wansen intervened, calling the thugs "kids" and then used a fire hydrant to spray them with water, driving them away. Impressed, Mai Zi apologized for mistaking him earlier and they became friends.
Later, while Zhang Wansen was tutoring Lin Beixing on chemistry, she shifted the topic to physics, asking about the lever principle of the human arm and requesting a bicep demonstration. Lin Beixing kept pressing him to let her look closely, trying to find a specific mark. Dean Gao Guangming and Gao Ge unexpectedly arrived.
Gao Guangming, misinterpreting the situation, provided a detailed explanation of the arm's lever principle as a Class Three lever, then urged all three students, especially the "top students," to continue their studies diligently even while at home. Gao Ge, however, seemed to grasp the underlying reason for Lin Beixing's insistent questioning. Gao Guangming then received a call about the school's statue being damaged by the typhoon and the school's plan to collect new designs from students.
He recalled a "top ten beautiful statue" from Nanchuan High School, which now featured a star and a book. However, he quickly decided that third-year students would not participate, citing their limited time and the importance of their college entrance exams. Lin Beixing protested, arguing they might have good ideas, but he remained firm. Determined to participate, Gao Ge orchestrated a plan to distract her father.
She had Yang Chaoyang pretend to give her private tutoring lessons, then Yang Chaoyang "accidentally" spilled water on Gao Guangming, leading to a comical chase. With Gao Guangming distracted, Lin Beixing suggested they base their statue design on the Nanchuan High School badge, which she knew had been incorporated into a previous award-winning sculpture. Gao Ge, revealing her impressive drawing skills, quickly sketched out a design that embodied knowledge, stars, and the sea, combining their ideas into a cohesive concept.
After a long night of designing, the three were exhausted. Lin Beixing took the opportunity to finally examine Zhang Wansen's arm, confirming the burn scar from the school badge. In that moment, she realized it was truly Zhang Wansen who had saved her from the fire in her past life. Soon after, their statue design was officially approved by the school, and professional architects were enlisted to refine their sketches. Overjoyed, Lin Beixing spontaneously hugged Zhang Wansen.
Seeing this, Gao Ge subtly suggested to Zhang Wansen that he should "say something" to Lin Beixing when the statue was fully repaired. Gao Guangming also praised Gao Ge for the successful design, acknowledging her hard work and academic progress, and also recognizing Yang Chaoyang's significant assistance. A month later, with the typhoon passed and the statue repaired, Yang Chaoyang proudly declared their "great achievement," but Lin Beixing teasingly dismissed his boast, calling it merely a "participation trophy."
As they left school, Lin Beixing noticed Mai Zi outside, riding a motorcycle, with his distinct red hair. A disturbing memory flashed through her mind, leading her to wonder if Mai Zi was the one who had caused Zhang Wansen's death in her previous life.
