Summit of Our Youth Episode 10 Recap
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Mountain weather changes rapidly. As Gu Xuejiao headed to the restroom, a strong wind blew the directional sign in the opposite direction. Lin Zhihua soon noticed Gu Xuejiao's prolonged absence and began asking if anyone had seen her. When everyone confirmed they hadn't, he organized a search party, sending the female students back to the hotel. Gu Mingze and Yi Tianyu were assigned to search towards the restroom area, while Lin Zhihua ventured into the forest.
An emergency broadcast announced an impending thunderstorm and landslide, urging visitors to evacuate. Unaware, Gu Xuejiao had wandered deep into the woods, where the slippery ground caused her to twist her ankle. She found temporary refuge, leaning against a tree. Lin Zhihua grew increasingly anxious, vowing to himself that he could not lose another important person. He pressed deeper into the forest, eventually finding a drenched Gu Xuejiao.
He quickly removed his jacket, wrapped it around her, and carried her back to the hotel. At the hotel, Gu Mingze was beside himself with worry until he saw Lin Zhihua return with Gu Xuejiao, at which point he visibly relaxed. Yi Tianyu immediately offered to help dry Gu Xuejiao's hair. Gu Mingze then confronted Zhou Shiyun, suspecting she had seen Gu Xuejiao while heading to the restroom but said nothing.
He insisted she apologize to Gu Xuejiao, but Zhou Shiyun defiantly stated she didn't need to and walked away. As dusk deepened, Gu Mingze remained uneasy and drove back to pick up Zhou Shiyun, bringing her back to the hotel. Zhou Shiyun, upon getting into the car, expressed that she didn't want to go to the hotel nor return home.
Gu Mingze gently told her that Gu Xuejiao had already mentioned seeing her by the sign and that everyone believed it wasn't intentional. No longer able to hide, Zhou Shiyun admitted her deep jealousy of Gu Xuejiao, a feeling that had consumed her since childhood, and confessed that her mother, Zhou Wanjun, placed immense pressure on her.
Gu Mingze tried to cheer her up, playfully squeezing a smiling face onto a piece of bread with ketchup, which finally made Zhou Shiyun laugh. He told her she didn't need to put on a front, advising her to openly confront her feelings, whether she liked or disliked someone. Meanwhile, Sun Tiantian brought Gu Xuejiao instant noodles to warm her up, playfully asking if she was excited about being carried back by Lin Zhihua.
Gu Xuejiao tried her best to appear calm. A messenger then arrived, delivering medicine and chocolate from Lin Zhihua, who was busy at the moment. Soon after, Qi Lei announced in the group chat that university cutoff scores were released. Gu Xuejiao eagerly checked Capital University's scores. Overjoyed by her admission, she rushed to share the news with Sun Tiantian, but in her excitement, she mistakenly entered Gu Mingze's room.
Unbeknownst to her, Sun Tiantian had just given Gu Mingze's replacement key to Lin Zhihua, who was showering inside. Gu Xuejiao, believing she was alone, began pouring out her excitement, mentioning her wish to share the news with Lin Zhihua first, and hinting at a fluttering feeling when he carried her from the forest. Lin Zhihua then emerged from the bathroom, startling Gu Xuejiao, who, realizing her mistake, shyly dashed out of the room.
The next morning, Lin Zhihua left a congratulatory note for Gu Xuejiao at her room door, celebrating her admission to Capital University, and sent her a cold Coke, noting that he was the first to hear her good news. Elsewhere, Gu Mingze accompanied Zhou Shiyun on a walk. Zhou Wanjun called Zhou Shiyun, harshly reprimanding her for not performing as well as Gu Xuejiao in the college entrance exam and accusing her of being a disappointment.
Zhou Shiyun's university application was indeed impacted, leading to her missing out on Veritas University, and for several years after, no one saw Zhou Shiyun again. Yi Tianyu, however, successfully enrolled in UFE as an athletic student. Gu Mingze, as expected, did not get into university. He spent the summer developing a 3A game with a group of like-minded friends, forging a different path.
Sun Tiantian, supported by her parents who were impressed by Capital University's reputation, chose not to re-study and instead became an apprentice at a dessert shop located at Capital University. Gu Xuejiao, true to her goal, was admitted to Capital University. On her first day of military training at Capital University, Gu Xuejiao was singled out for extra drills.
Back in the dormitory, she immediately found herself at odds with her roommate, Shu Lan, who insisted that keeping the air conditioning on would lead to "AC sickness" and cold-related health issues. Gu Xuejiao, having won a math olympiad and scored perfectly on her high school math exams, presented data to logically refute Shu Lan's claims.
Another roommate, Zhao Feifei, who was also a high-achiever from Seven High, quickly sided with Gu Xuejiao, pointing out the flaws in Shu Lan's statistical interpretation. Zhao Feifei recognized Gu Xuejiao as the "rebel queen" of Seven High, and they bonded over their shared experiences and quick wit. The next day, Shu Lan went to complain to their instructor.
Gu Xuejiao was surprised to discover that their temporary instructor was none other than Lin Zhihua, who was filling in for their regular instructor, his university classmate. Lin Zhihua noted that Gu Xuejiao had been intentionally avoiding him since classes started and asked for her reasons. Unsure how to answer, Gu Xuejiao quickly made an excuse and fled, privately considering Lin Zhihua a "variable" she needed to control to avoid distraction.
Later, Sun Tiantian visited Gu Xuejiao at the campus cafeteria, revealing she had started an apprenticeship at a dessert shop located there. She brought them egg yolk pastries and discussed dorm dynamics, suggesting games like "Truth or Dare" to break the ice with Shu Lan. Sun Tiantian proudly shared that her parents supported her apprenticeship at Capital University due to the university's prestigious reputation.
She then lightheartedly advised Gu Xuejiao on the three dangers for first-year female students: fire, theft, and boys, suggesting that if she were to date someone, it should be someone she truly knew, like Lin Zhihua.
