Somewhere Only We Know Episode 13 Recap
> Somewhere Only We Know Recap
As Valentine's Day approached, Song Qi Qi's convenience store began selling roses, priced at 50 Yuan a stem. Her manager, noticing her fondness for flowers, joked that she should find a boyfriend. Meanwhile, Xue Tong was at home practicing diving terms and cooking, envisioning a future where she and Mu Chenghe could go diving together. The couple Bai Lin and Zhong Qiang faced challenges in spending Valentine's Day together during the winter break.
Bai Lin, frustrated that Zhong Qiang claimed he couldn't get a train ticket due to the Spring Festival travel rush, called him, threatening to break up and accusing him of not wanting to see her. She decided to travel to his city, Hua Guan. At the train station, after failing to secure a ticket, Bai Lin accepted an unofficial ride for 150 Yuan.
Upon arriving in Hua Guan, she called Zhong Qiang, who surprisingly told her he was already on his way to her house, leading to their unfortunate near-miss. Separately, Zhao Xiaotang's mother, Zhao Meizhi, urged her daughter to call her biological father to secure funds for her TOEFL studies abroad. However, the proud Zhao Xiaotang refused, asserting she would find a way to pay for her tuition herself and told her mother not to use her as an excuse.
Xue Tong prepared a meal for Song Qi Qi to taste, seeking her feedback. Song Qi Qi found the ribs a bit salty, but offered encouraging words, noting that Xue Tong was clearly practicing for Mu Chenghe's return for Valentine's Day. Xue Tong admitted her efforts were partly for him, leading to playful banter between the friends. Elsewhere, Fang Lijun joined Zhao Xiaotang for a study session.
He gave her a necklace as a Valentine's Day gift and invited her to dinner the following evening at Lin Jiang, which she accepted with a smile. Mu Chenghe reconnected with his cousin, Mu Hai, a 24-year-old who had surprisingly suspended his studies at Caltech in the US to return home and start a 3D printing business. Despite his carefree exterior, Mu Hai possessed strong self-esteem and business acumen, determined to succeed, and was also Zhao Xiaotang's first love.
The cousins, who shared a childhood bond, chatted warmly, with Mu Hai confidently stating he "never lost." While Bai Lin arrived in Hua Guan hoping to surprise Zhong Qiang, he was simultaneously en route to her house, resulting in a perfect missed connection. Upon realizing this, Bai Lin, stranded and unable to secure a hotel room, borrowed a phone and called Zhong Qiang.
He tried to reassure her he would return, but she was already in tears, feeling helpless and angry. Meanwhile, Chen Yan decided to host a Valentine's Day party and invited Xue Tong, but Xue Tong's focus remained solely on Mu Chenghe, prompting Chen Yan to tease her for prioritizing romance over friendship. On Valentine's Day, Xiao Zheng arrived at the convenience store where Song Qi Qi worked.
After lingering for a while, he presented her with a rose and wished her a happy Valentine's Day. Song Qi Qi was deeply moved, despite knowing that Xiao Zheng was a married man with a family; she couldn't control her feelings for him. Meanwhile, Bai Lin, feeling utterly alone in the unfamiliar city of Hua Guan, posted a tearful message on her social media. Li Jiahang, also from Hua Guan, saw her post and immediately rushed to find her.
He gently chided her for her impulsive travel, offered her a cup of warm tea at Xinming Tea House, and assured her he would help her find a ticket back home in the next couple of days. Valentine's Day brought an unexpected challenge for Mu Chenghe when his mother brought home a young woman named Wu Tong, intending to set them up on a blind date and refusing to let him leave.
Feeling helpless, Mu Chenghe called Xue Tong to explain the situation, mentioning his mother's insistence on the date. While Xue Tong appreciated his honesty, she couldn't help but feel a pang of anger that he had never mentioned having a girlfriend to his family. She went to Chen Yan to confide, who reassured her that Mu Chenghe's call indicated his commitment. On another front, Fang Lijun called Zhao Xiaotang to cancel their dinner plans due to an urgent work engagement.
Though disappointed, Zhao Xiaotang maintained her composure and accepted his apology calmly. Xue Tong attended Chen Yan's party. During the celebration, a person dressed as a teddy bear delivered a bouquet of roses to Xue Tong. She initially believed it was a romantic gesture from Mu Chenghe, but was disappointed to learn it was from Liu Qi, unaware that Liu Qi himself was inside the bear costume.
Meanwhile, Mu Hai strategically helped Mu Chenghe acquire his car keys from his mother. Mu Chenghe then candidly informed both Wu Tong and his mother that he already had a girlfriend, before rushing out to meet Xue Tong. Zhao Xiaotang, upon receiving a delivery, discovered a bouquet of roses at her house. The accompanying card specified a dinner date for that evening and listed Fang Lijun as the sender, but "Chen Qian" as the recipient.
Realizing Fang Lijun was two-timing, Zhao Xiaotang confronted him that evening, exposed his deceit, returned the necklace he had given her, and decisively ended their relationship. Li Jiahang continued to keep Bai Lin company until Zhong Qiang finally arrived. A crestfallen Li Jiahang then departed, while Bai Lin, overjoyed, remained oblivious to Li Jiahang's unspoken affection for her. Zhong Qiang initially came empty-handed, which displeased Bai Lin.
To surprise her, he suddenly removed his upper clothing, revealing a rose tattoo on his chest. Although deeply touched at first, Bai Lin quickly realized it was merely a sticker. Annoyed, she jokingly threatened to hit him, prompting Zhong Qiang to explain that all tattoo parlors were closed for the holiday, so he resorted to a temporary sticker, promising a real tattoo later. They eventually reconciled, and he took her to a hotel suite he had booked.
By the time Mu Chenghe arrived to meet Xue Tong, it was already evening. He apologized for being late, mentioning his blind date, and was relieved that Xue Tong was no longer upset, counting that her sighs of displeasure had ceased. Eager to buy her roses, they found that all the flowers had sold out. Undeterred, they bought a packet of Bulgarian rose seeds, holding onto the hope that they might sprout. As a meteor streaked across the night sky, Mu Chenghe and Xue Tong made a shared wish, hoping to spend every future Valentine's Day together.
