Sparkle Love Episode 4 Recap
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The moment Mai Sichong moved closer to Mei Weiwei and began to confess his feelings, her rapidly beating heart caused the electric current in her palms to intensify. As the heart rate displayed on her watch quickly climbed, electricity was about to be released again. To avoid a forced "love at first sight" effect, Mei Weiwei tightly embraced Mai Sichong to prevent eye contact. However, it was too late.
The sudden surge of light and the electric shock on his arm made Mai Sichong realize something was amiss. When Mai Sichong repeatedly pressed her for answers, Mei Weiwei had no choice but to reveal the secret of her electriferous body.
She explained that her body only generated electricity when her heart rate exceeded 110 beats per minute, and if she touched him and looked into his eyes while electrified, he would experience the illusion of liking her, an effect that would only last 24 hours. Mai Sichong, feeling the lingering sensation, found it incredibly real, even remarking that his heart rate increased just by looking into her eyes.
Mei Weiwei, frustrated by his insistent questions, offered a brief apology and hurried away. Feeling that he had become nothing more than a clown, repeatedly jumping through hoops under Mei Weiwei's special ability, Mai Sichong's emotions surged to an extreme. This heightened state of mind inadvertently affected his performance in the swimming pool, leading to a new personal best that was only 0. 4 seconds shy of his peak high school record.
His teammate Ding Yi noted his impressive time of 50. 35 seconds, attributing it to either love or anger. Mai Sichong, still in a foul mood, dismissed it as his "anger reaching its peak" and vowed to continue training to avenge his recent humiliation. Ding Yi mused about Mai Sichong's unique connection between his emotions and training, jokingly calling him a "swimming robot."
Mai Sichong cryptically hinted at the possibility of extraordinary things, like a Flashman, suggesting that even if no one believed it, it could still be real. Still seething, Mai Sichong angrily demanded that Mei Weiwei serve as his personal attendant for 24 hours, threatening to expose her secret if she refused.
Mei Weiwei reluctantly complied, enduring tasks like paying for Mai Sichong's substantial breakfast order of ten baozi, five duck legs, and three steamed shrimps, and then fetching him milk tea, as he claimed the "lights made his mouth dry." He further demanded she peel his shrimps, to which she initially resisted, but quickly gave in when he threatened to sing the Pikachu theme song.
Later, he coerced her into recording his university listening test, justifying it by saying he gets sleepy in the afternoon and might "inadvertently blurt out" her secret. Meanwhile, Ding Yi and Li Daixi, observing the peculiar situation, engaged in their usual playful banter. Ding Yi mockingly called her "Li dull xi," while Li Daixi retorted with equal sharpness, denying any romantic interest in him and calling him self-absorbed.
Late that night, Mei Weiwei finished preparing the group presentation slides by herself, which she had sent to her roommates, reminding them to attend the next day's report as they were the first to present. Both roommates, Yuxin and Jun Jun, appeared in class the next day, a rare occurrence for Yuxin who usually had shifts but had found someone to swap with. To Mei Weiwei's dismay, Mai Sichong also appeared, sitting behind her with a cold expression.
Knowing his sudden presence spelled trouble, Mei Weiwei did her best to deliver her presentation. However, Mai Sichong interrupted with perplexing questions about "electrotherapy" and its application to her rehabilitation major, repeatedly referencing "electricity." The teacher tried to guide him, but Mai Sichong persisted, asking Mei Weiwei directly if she, with her supposed knowledge of electricity, could answer him. Mei Weiwei's efforts to deflect were in vain, and the presentation ended awkwardly.
As Mai Sichong continued to bother her outside class, calling her "Pikachu," Mei Weiwei begged him to stop mentioning "electricity." Alone, Mai Sichong reflected on his actions, feeling conflicted, wondering why he was acting this way, and secretly checking his phone. When his friend (presumably a roommate) teased him about "Sister Wei," Mai Sichong angrily denied any connection to Mei Weiwei and warned his friend to keep his distance from her.
Peng Pai arrived at Mai Sichong's home with his sports brokerage company boss. The boss tried to persuade Mai Sichong's parents to allow him to join the company, subtly probing into the reasons Mai Sichong had given up a spot on the provincial team years ago. Mai Sichong's parents, however, became visibly uncomfortable and evasive, indicating a hidden secret. The boss eventually dropped the subject. The boss introduced Peng Pai as being from Southern Sport University.
Peng Pai confirmed he was an economics major and knew Sichong, and was already interning. Mai Sichong's parents, grateful for Peng Pai's help with their "unsophisticated" son, were clearly hesitant about their son becoming a "sports star" and preferred he just happily pursued sports. Peng Pai quietly observed the scene throughout.
Meanwhile, Mei Weiwei once again had to humble herself before the Students' Association Union senior, the same one she had clashed with over the headgear incident, to secure his signature for her new club. To get his approval, Mei Weiwei was forced into doing free labor. The senior, relishing his power, not only withheld the signature but also piled on more work and verbally mocked her, questioning her club's legitimacy by comparing it to a blind massage parlor.
After making her paste wrong posters and then re-do them, he snidely remarked that a "service industry" club should be willing to "serve everyone." Unable to tolerate his behavior, Mai Sichong burst out, urging Mei Weiwei to use her "electricity" on him.
Mei Weiwei was deeply hurt by his words, reminding him of the painful past when accidental electric shocks led to misunderstandings, her best friend abandoning her, and rumors circulating at school, ultimately forcing her to transfer and decide to change her major. Overhearing her heartfelt confession, Mai Sichong felt a pang of guilt, apologizing profusely and promising never to reveal her secret again, acknowledging that her desire to establish the club was tied to her goal of changing majors.
Through a series of accidental electric shocks, Mai Sichong's swimming performance continued to improve. Seeking a faster way to enhance his physical abilities, Mai Sichong finally considered Mei Weiwei's special ability, recalling how his heart rate increased after contact with her and how his swimming speed had improved. While researching "electrotherapy" in the library, Mai Sichong coincidentally ran into Peng Pai.
Mai Sichong hastily departed, leaving behind a book on electrotherapy, which Peng Pai noticed, seemingly understanding the true reason for Mai Sichong's hurried exit. Later, Mai Sichong called Mei Weiwei and asked her to meet him at the swimming pool that night, claiming he had something important to tell her that couldn't be discussed over the phone. When Mei Weiwei arrived, he simply asked her to time him. She was mesmerized watching Mai Sichong glide effortlessly through the water.
After he emerged from the pool and she mistakenly reported his time as "51 minutes 46," Mei Weiwei finally came to her senses, realizing his true intention for bringing her there: he was there to ask her to electrify him.
