Summit of Our Youth Episode 14 Recap
> Summit of Our Youth Recap
Gu Xuejiao was approached by Zhao Feifei, who spoke to her mysteriously. Gu Xuejiao's heart pounded, fearing her secret of rebirth had been revealed to the entire school. However, Zhao Feifei simply proposed they go to the cafeteria to buy a new bubble tea recently launched by Gu Xuejiao's high school friend, who was an apprentice there. Relieved, Gu Xuejiao agreed to go the next day.
The following day, Gu Xuejiao and Zhao Feifei joined the long queue at the bustling cafeteria bubble tea shop. Even Shu Lan, usually stern and reserved, was seen purchasing and enjoying a bubble tea, prompting Gu Xuejiao and Zhao Feifei to tease her about being drawn in by the "fall in love at first sip" slogan. The seller, also named Sun Tiantian, meticulously managed the queue. She eventually announced that all the bubble tea for the day was sold out. However, she secretly provided a complimentary cup to Gu Xuejiao and her friend, stating it was a special favor for Gu Xuejiao. The friends praised the bubble tea, and Sun Tiantian, the seller, mentioned an investor had approached her, but she had dismissed him as a scammer, recalling Gu Xuejiao's recent "drunk kiss disaster" as a cautionary tale.
Meanwhile, Lin Zhihua arrived in Germany. In the quiet of a foreign night, he couldn't help but recall the shocking secret Gu Xuejiao had revealed a few nights prior when she was intoxicated: in her previous life, he was her most hated boss, but in this life, by a twist of fate, he had become her respected senior. Lin Zhihua mused that if destiny had arranged it this way, then it was best for them both to continue their relationship in their current roles.
Back in the lab, Gu Xuejiao busied herself cleaning, but her mind wandered to Lin Zhihua. She reminded herself, as an adult, to let go of idle fantasies and consider the events of the farewell party night as having been blown away by the wind. Just as she was deep in thought, Lin Zhihua suddenly appeared behind her, startling everyone in the lab, including Dr. Cai. Lin Zhihua explained that he disliked working for others and had come fully prepared. His return to China was primarily to exert pressure on B&C Motors. He revealed that their German trip was not for a job offer, but to secure B&C Motors' investment in their C1 project. He had used a risky strategy, having Junlian Capital as a backup, which ultimately led B&C Motors to concede significantly. They had agreed to establish a startup team in China, led by Lin Zhihua's team, eliminating the need for them to work abroad. While Dr. Cai commended his audacious tactics, Lin Zhihua proposed that in addition to the original C1 team, he would need an assistant, specifically asking for Gu Xuejiao, citing her as the only other person capable of cracking Professor Tan's complex virus code.
Gu Xuejiao's first task as Lin Zhihua's assistant was to proofread over ten thousand lines of code. In the process, she thought to herself that this also reconfirmed she hadn't been talking nonsense at the farewell party. This led her to exclaim about his robotic efficiency and calling his presence a nightmare. When Lin Zhihua probed if she remembered anything from the farewell party, Gu Xuejiao quickly dismissed it as "pure drunk talk" and denied everything. He then instructed her to import the code into the simulator for testing the next day and provided her with a hard drive. Gao Rui later commented to Lin Zhihua that Gu Xuejiao didn't seem interested in him, suggesting she wouldn't have just dropped off a drive and left without a word if she were. Gu Xuejiao, overhearing, asked Lin Zhihua to leave, stating his presence made her uncomfortable, to which he playfully remarked about his assistant's haughtiness before departing.
Meanwhile, Lin Zhiyue prepared to invest in Sun Tiantian's new bubble tea venture, now rebranded "Tiantian's Tea," and invited Lin Zhihua to join her for the inspection. Lin Zhiyue was impressed by the business proposal's detailed analysis of future consumer trends and market爆发点, noting its professional quality surpassed even her dedicated market research team. This led her to suspect the actual creator might be a "time traveler," though Lin Zhihua dismissed it as fanciful. Recalling seeing similar topics on Gu Xuejiao's computer, Lin Zhihua deduced that Gu Xuejiao must have helped with the plan. Taking the opportunity, Lin Zhihua subtly inquired about Lin Zhiyue's views on dating for career-focused women, claiming it was for a roommate who liked a woman similar to her. Lin Zhiyue explained that for career-oriented women, men start at a zero score, gaining points only through effort and true impact, needing to reach a perfect hundred to be accepted. Lin Zhihua, finding hope in this difficult metric, mused that humanity had, after all, made it to the moon. As Lin Zhihua left in a hurry, Lin Zhiyue greeted Gao Rui warmly, but Gao Rui, seemingly spooked, abruptly fled.
Yi Tianyu, eager to confess his feelings to Gu Xuejiao, practiced various approaches, from direct declarations to grand gestures, but found each one too cheesy or aggressive. He ultimately decided to invite her to his city college league final, where he would be a starter, and presented her tickets. However, Sun Tiantian intercepted the tickets, claiming she would deliver them herself to Gu Xuejiao, who was busy in the lab, and even kept one for herself despite Yi Tianyu's protests.
Back in the lab, Lin Zhihua and Gao Rui introduced their new AI monitoring system, designed to detect a driver's heart rate changes via a seatbelt sensor, enabling the AI to take control in emergencies like driver unconsciousness or intoxication. Following lab protocol, the patent holder tests first, so Lin Zhihua invited Gu Xuejiao to test with him. They each drank a glass of wine, simulating a real-life scenario. As the test began, Gu Xuejiao's heart rate spiked, bringing back memories of the farewell party. Lin Zhihua, worried Gu Xuejiao might realize he too had traveled from the future, also experienced a rapid heart rate. Their synchronized heart rate fluctuations reflected their shared emotional turmoil. After the test, Gu Xuejiao, overwhelmed, rushed outside for air. Lin Zhihua followed her, telling her he understood her reluctance for romance and assuring her he would not be an obstacle to her goal of becoming a better person, regardless of her past experiences. He proposed they could find another way to interact. Gu Xuejiao confessed her desire for a structured, error-free life, like a mathematical equation, after experiencing an uncertain past. Lin Zhihua then pulled her into an embrace and kissed her deeply, reminding her of an "answer" from that fateful night. Unbeknownst to them, students filming a campus promotional video nearby captured their kiss.
Yi Tianyu arrived at Capital University to find Gu Xuejiao, only to witness her kissing Lin Zhihua. Angered, he ran off. On his way back to school, he was tragically hit by a truck. The next day, pixelated photos of Lin Zhihua and Gu Xuejiao kissing circulated widely on the school forum. Gu Xuejiao immediately messaged Lin Zhihua, who promptly intervened, embedding a program to remove the photos from the forum.
Gu Mingze’s game launch conference was a success. Zhou Shiyun made a special stop to meet him. Gu Mingze struggled to offer words of encouragement. Zhou Shiyun, understanding his unspoken sentiment, calmly told him she planned to return to school and no longer considered herself a failure, emphasizing that one’s life should not be defined by others. Gu Mingze was visibly elated by her rare smile.
Later, Gu Xuejiao accompanied Sun Tiantian to an investment negotiation. Initially, only one company showed interest, offering terms that would significantly diminish Sun Tiantian's control. Though internally anxious, Gu Xuejiao outwardly maintained an air of confidence, guiding Sun Tiantian on how to project composure. Just as the initial investor presented their unfavorable full acquisition proposal, Lin Zhiyue unexpectedly arrived. She decisively offered Linqi Capital's investment at a price twenty percent higher than the other company, outmaneuvering their rival, Huanhui Capital. With Lin Zhiyue's powerful intervention, the agreement was happily reached, leaving Sun Tiantian amazed at how easily the deal concluded under Gu Xuejiao's guidance.
Soon after, Sun Tiantian suddenly remembered Yi Tianyu’s basketball game. Gu Xuejiao immediately rushed to the court, only to find the game had already ended and Yi Tianyu was injured. Frantically, she tried calling him, but his father, Yi Dafa, answered the phone, informing her that Yi Tianyu had been in a car accident.
