Sweet Combat Recap, Plot, Synopsis
Sweet Combat Synopsis
Ming Tian had taken three years off from school to work because of his poor family. He became more resilient through social trials and tribulations.
When he returned to school, he enrolled at Zhengze Sports College, which has a high scholarship.
He was discovered by Fang Yu, the number one ranked combat fighter. During the course of their sparring and training, they gradually had a mutual attraction and came together.
With the help of all the people, Ming tian overcame a series of difficulties and setbacks and eventually grew up to be a combat master with a sense of justice.
Fang Yu, the eldest daughter of the Fang Group, was raised as the heir apparent and always wears short hair and pants.
She has a passion for combat, and despite her family’s objections, she enrolled in the Sports Academy Zhengze. At the age of eighteen, she gained the champion of the Zhengze League, becoming a true “combat queen”.
Sweet Combat Recap
Episode 1 Recap
In a passionate boxing match in Macau, Fang Yu, known as the fighting queen, confronted He Xiaofeng, a formidable opponent from Zhiying University who had long coveted Fang Yu's mixed martial arts status. Even though He Xiaofeng was fighting in her expertise, taekwondo, she was no match for Fang Yu, who had already knocked her down multiple times. Fang Yu told her to give up, warning that she would die if she continued.
He Xiaofeng defiantly replied that she would not fear death, to which Fang Yu retorted that those afraid of dying were not qualified to stand in the arena. Fang Yu delivered a stunning spin kick, securing her victory as the audience erupted in cheers. The news reporter announced Fang Yu's continued reign as the Queen, having once again defeated her opponent in taekwondo after excelling in karate and kickboxing.
After the match, Fang Yu spoke with her grandfather, who questioned her desire to fight, reminding her of her identity and responsibilities, and insisting she follow his plans. Fang Yu countered that she had always obeyed his plans, even adapting to roles like "being a boy or a girl as needed." However, in the fighting arena, she explained, every move and reaction was her own choice and decision.
She mused that if her grandfather had to control her life's path, at least in fighting, she could control her own wins and losses. She also sought implicit agreement from someone she called "Uncle Ji." Ming Tian, the elder brother, lived with his younger twin siblings, Ming Lang and Ming Zhu, relying on each other since their mother left and their father passed away three years prior.
In the morning, Ming Tian urged his siblings to hurry, as they were about to be late. Ming Lang was engrossed in watching the fighting queen, Fang Yu, whose spin kick he admired, proclaiming her the best fighting queen. Ming Tian then braided Ming Zhu's hair, listening to her complaint about it always coming loose.
To support his family, Ming Tian had taken a two-year break after high school to work various jobs, including demanding delivery shifts where every second counted. He reflected that while fighters sought victory in the arena, he fought for survival in life, constantly racing against time to earn more money. During one such delivery, Ming Tian spotted a runaway fruit cart. He rushed to help the elderly woman, calling out to a nearby woman to stop the cart.
However, the woman, who was Fang Yu, instead kicked the cart, scattering its contents. The old woman tearfully accused Fang Yu of breaking her cart and demanded responsibility, urging Ming Tian, as a witness, to call the police. Fang Yu, without apology, simply offered a stack of cash as compensation. Ming Tian, frustrated by Fang Yu's arrogance, loudly criticized her lack of apology and ill manners.
Later, Fang Yu went to a mysterious address and addressed an old master, who seemed reluctant to teach her further, telling her he had nothing more to offer and she should go home. He remarked on her troubled mind, stating that only a clear mind could truly be free. Just then, Ming Tian arrived, punctual with a delivery of mushroom steamed rice for the Old Master, which prompted Fang Yu to leave.
Ming Tian received an acceptance letter from Zhengze Academy, which presented a dilemma: should he uproot his younger siblings and move to an unfamiliar city? He found himself at a wishing fountain, where he recalled his father teaching him to toss a coin into the spurting water while making a wish, believing it might come true. Holding a coin, Ming Tian silently asked his father if he should go to Zhengze.
Across the fountain, Fang Yu also held a coin, pondering if she could truly let go of her past, specifically mentioning "Uncle Ji's death," which she still hadn't processed. As both threw their coins into the water, a quiet understanding settled in their hearts. Ming Tian realized he was the master of his own life and soul, resolving to decide his own fate. Ming Tian shared a meal with his kind Cantonese-speaking boss, Uncle Bao, at a local restaurant.
When Ming Tian confirmed his decision to attend Zhengze Academy, Uncle Bao revealed that he had a brother who managed a KFC and was in need of workers; he had already recommended Ming Tian for a job there. Ming Tian thanked his boss for years of care, but Uncle Bao insisted Ming Tian think of him as a brother, not just a boss.
Uncle Bao offered him a piece of food and assured him that his restaurant would always be a home to Ming Tian if he ever decided to return. Soon after, Ming Tian, Ming Zhu, and Ming Lang moved to the new city, beginning their new lives. Although their rented house was old, the children were delighted by an unexpected small yard. Ming Tian hung a photo of himself and his father practicing martial arts, finding solace in it.
He silently told his father that everything was settled, he had started college and found a job, and they would begin anew in this city. After summer break, Ming Tian took Ming Zhu and Ming Lang to their school, Wutong Academy. He meticulously reviewed their route home and reminded them to be well-behaved, do their homework, and wait for him after school. His siblings playfully noted that he shouldn't be late either, as he had memorized all the roads.
Bidding them goodbye, Ming Tian then hurried to Zhengze Academy for his own first day. He reflected on his decision to study there, explaining that he had taken a two-year break after high school to work, and Zhengze had offered him a significant scholarship, alleviating tuition worries and leaving him only with his siblings' living expenses to manage.
He felt fortunate, especially since Zhengze, an all-girls school for many years, had only just begun accepting male students that year, allowing him to pursue his preferred major in sports management. Upon arriving at Zhengze, Ming Tian was met with intense stares from numerous female students, some exclaiming how "hot" and "handsome" he was, making him feel overwhelmed. He was surprised by the lack of other male students.
He then encountered Cheng Yanan, who nearly collided with him on a skateboard. Ming Tian, hoping to find another male freshman, expressed his relief at seeing her, and suggested they register together. Cheng Yanan, however, then put a pink hair clip into her short hair and, to Ming Tian's shock, revealed she was a female sophomore named Cheng Yanan, leaving him in a state of confusion as she skated away.
At "Mother Hao Stir-Fry Noodles," Sun Hao was diligently working when two troublemakers arrived, demanding that Sun Hao himself cook their stir-fried noodles, despite his mother's offer to cook. Sun Hao agreed and prepared two plates. However, the men found fault with the food, complaining it was too spicy and tasted bad, even likening it to dog food before overturning the tables.
Other vendors began to gather, prompting Sun Hao to calmly offer them free noodles and suggest they settle their dispute elsewhere to avoid disturbing other businesses. The troublemakers, though initially relenting, kicked a stray puppy as they left. Seeing this, Sun Hao's eyes burned with anger. He instantly delivered a powerful kick, proclaiming that the troublemakers were the real "bastards," leaving one of them screaming for mercy. Ming Tian felt a strange sensation, as if someone was constantly watching him.
He discovered the reason behind his unease: Zhengze Academy had admitted ten male students, but after visiting the school, nine of them had immediately transferred, leaving Ming Tian as the sole male student. The President of Zhengze Academy, concerned about the lack of gender balance despite the school's long history of cultivating strong, successful women, had implemented the co-ed policy to help female students learn to coexist peacefully with men, as they would eventually marry.
Determined to continue this plan for the students' happiness and growth, even with only one male student left, the President ordered the Director to find any means necessary to convince Ming Tian to stay and immediately post the new co-ed school rules. An announcement was made school-wide, informing the students that Zhengze Academy would be co-ed from that semester onward. Upon hearing this, the female students, in a frenzied dash, converged on Ming Tian.
Song Xiaomi, a student from Taipei, joined the crowd, seemingly offering to accompany him to register, though her words hinted at a willful nature, declaring herself "Song Xiaomi who possesses the Magic Lips." Cheng Yanan, despite her tomboyish appearance, also surrounded Ming Tian, prompting Song Xiaomi to mock her as a "King Kong Barbie" for wearing a bow.
Song Xiaomi then directly asked Ming Tian to choose between her and Cheng Yanan, but Ming Tian, overwhelmed, declared he wouldn't choose either. The sudden appearance of the President caused the girls to scatter. Seeking respite from the crowd, Ming Tian found an empty lawn and sighed in relief. He then spotted Fang Yu approaching and realized she was the woman from Macau. Their interaction was immediately tense.
Fang Yu brusquely questioned his presence, to which Ming Tian retorted, then confirmed he was the new male student. As she turned to leave, her movement inadvertently caused a small cut on Ming Tian's hand. Fang Yu immediately produced money, offering it for "medicine fees," reiterating her stance that she never took back money she gave and did not wish to owe anyone.
Ming Tian, recalling her prior actions in Macau, refused the money and demanded an apology, asserting that money couldn't solve everything and an apology was owed. Fang Yu dismissed his words, arguing that money was more useful than a mere sentence. Ming Tian pressed on, questioning her basic etiquette, asking if saying "sorry" was so hard. Fang Yu retorted that it was none of his business how she behaved or what right he had to speak to her that way.
Ming Tian then accused her of arrogance, calling people who used money to solve everything "pitiful." He reminded her of the fruit cart incident in Macau, where she again preferred money over help, before finally calling her a "monster." The word "monster" visibly stung Fang Yu. A flurry of childhood memories, where she was repeatedly called a "monster" after a painful incident, flashed through her mind. Enraged, she threw a punch, stopping it mere inches from Ming Tian's face.
Later, Fang Yu discussed the encounter with Cheng Yanan, questioning if she truly looked like a "monster" or was perceived as weird by everyone. Cheng Yanan dismissed Ming Tian's words, attributing them to his misunderstanding of Fang Yu, who never bothered to explain herself and often appeared "cool" due to her "Queen" title. Fang Yu insisted she wasn't pretending; that was simply how she had always been.
Cheng Yanan expressed surprise that Fang Yu, who typically didn't care about others' opinions, was so affected by a freshman boy's words, offering to "hit him" for her if it would help. Fang Yu declined. Cheng Yanan then playfully challenged Fang Yu, stating she wouldn't let Fang Yu win the championship in the upcoming Zhengze league match, to which Fang Yu responded that she wouldn't show any mercy either.
During his first class on gender harmony, the professor asked Ming Tian to introduce himself. Ming Tian stood up and introduced himself, stating his name was "Ming Tian," written with the characters for "tomorrow." Meanwhile, Fang Yu received an elementary school reunion invitation addressed to "Mr. Fang Yu," which prompted her to reflect on her childhood confusion about her gender.
Before the age of six, she had believed she was a boy, having been told by her grandfather or father that pink dresses and Barbies were not for her. It wasn't until her younger brother was born that she discovered she was actually a girl. She remembered asking her father why she was different from her brother, and being told that her mother had previously said she was a boy because she didn't have a brother then.
She recalled putting on a dress she liked to surprise a boy she had a crush on, hoping he would like her as a girl, only for him to reject her gift and call her a "monster," a label that was then echoed by other children. Fang Yu concluded that perhaps she was destined to clash with guys and that femininity had no place in her life.
Ming Tian, reflecting on his own situation, acknowledged that life was a constant fight. He had no time for a social life at school, as he needed to continue working to support his family while also pursuing his education for his future. He resolved to grit his teeth and endure the "crazy girls" at Zhengze, given the scholarship that made his education possible. He then saw Fang Yu walking nearby and finally realized that she was the renowned "Queen" of the academy.
Episode 2 Recap
Fang Yu halted her punch inches from Ming Tian's face before turning and walking away. Ming Tian felt a pang of guilt as he watched her leave. As Fang Yu walked, she replayed Ming Tian's words in her mind, pondering if she truly was a monster. The next day in class, Ming Tian found himself the object of all the female students' gazes, though they quickly averted their eyes when he looked up, leaving him bewildered.
At the Zhengze Boxing Club, Ming Tian's accusation of "monster" stirred deep-seated memories for Fang Yu, recalling how other children had called her the same thing in her youth. When Cheng Yanan snapped her out of her thoughts, Fang Yu asked her friend if she truly was a monster. Cheng Yanan reassured her that she wasn't, explaining that Fang Yu simply chose not to defend herself. The two friends then agreed to begin preparations for the upcoming Zhengze League.
Meanwhile, in a co-ed classroom, Ming Tian was surrounded by students as he awkwardly introduced himself. Fang Yu received an invitation to her primary school reunion, but it mistakenly listed her as male. This wasn't new to her; before the age of six, she had also believed she was a boy.
Her grandfather had always told her that things like Barbie dolls and princess dresses were not for her, dictating that she keep her hair short and be his obedient "puppet." It wasn't until her younger brother, Fang Zhou, was born that her grandfather allowed her to embrace her identity as a girl. After that, Fang Yu wore a pink dress for the first time, intending to confess to her crush, only to be branded a "monster" by others.
She could only offer a slight smile as she reminisced about her difficult childhood. Elsewhere, Ming Tian diligently completed his household chores before tucking his younger siblings into bed. He then retreated to his room to study, reflecting that his hard work was for their present, and his education for their future. His younger brother, Ming Lang, suddenly sat up while sleepwalking, throwing punches and chanting "Fighting Queen."
It was then that Ming Tian realized Fang Yu was the formidable "Queen" everyone spoke of, and he recognized the uncanny resemblance between her eyes and his mother's. A few years prior, Ming Tian had supported his inebriated father on their way home when his mother, unable to endure their life any longer, packed her bags and left. Ming Tian watched her depart, a kaleidoscope of emotions swirling within him.
Recalling this painful memory, he clenched his fists, struggling to suppress his lingering feelings of resentment and anger. At the Sun family noodle stall, Sun Hao's mother nervously presented him with a letter she hadn't yet opened. It was Sun Hao's expulsion notice, a common occurrence as he had been expelled numerous times for getting into fights while defending small animals. His mother, enraged, hit him with a book.
Feeling deeply ashamed, Sun Hao immediately softened his tone to appease her. Ming Tian found himself under constant surveillance at Zhengze, feeling he had no privacy. He decided to withdraw, having been accepted by several other universities. The next day, he went to the director's office to submit his withdrawal request. Desperate to retain him, the principal immediately authorized the construction of male facilities and even proposed using Ming Tian's portrait as the symbol for the men's restroom.
Ming Tian, however, still preferred to transfer to a more ordinary school. The director then instructed him to deposit his withdrawal application in the official document box. As Ming Tian approached the box, he was confronted by students known as the "Eighteen Arhats." He skillfully dodged their attempts to stop him, but just as he was about to drop the application, Zhengze's first martial arts champion, Zhang Chunhua, knocked him to the ground.
Seeing Ming Tian's plight, the director offered a significant incentive: an extension on his student loan repayment period, making his education virtually free. After careful consideration, Ming Tian decided to remain at Zhengze Academy. In a mathematics class, Ming Tian solved a middle school-level problem, earning the admiration of his classmates. Observing their newfound enthusiasm for learning because of Ming Tian, the principal promptly decided to recruit more male transfer students.
Upon seeing the recruitment notice, Sun Hao immediately resolved to enroll at Zhengze. Zhengze Academy boasted a vibrant club scene. The Boxing Club was led by Cheng Yanan, with the formidable Fighting Queen, Fang Yu, as a prominent member. The Taekwondo Club's president, Song Xiaomi, despite her small stature, possessed remarkable explosive power. The Boxing Club was the most popular, particularly when Fang Yu occasionally demonstrated her skills.
One day, Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan engaged in an intense sparring session in the boxing ring, drawing a large crowd, including Ming Tian. As he watched Fang Yu, Ming Tian couldn't help but recall his father's magnificent presence in the ring. Fang Yu, catching sight of Ming Tian, faltered, causing Cheng Yanan to scold her for losing focus.
Ming Tian, uninterested in combat-oriented clubs, found himself aggressively recruited by both Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan, who each pulled an arm, almost tearing him apart. Faced with this dilemma, Ming Tian announced he would join the Swim Club, much to their astonishment. In the swimming pool, Ming Tian felt as free as a fish, believing he could finally relax. However, his sense of ease was short-lived as he discovered the pool was filled entirely with fish.
The Swim Club had been disbanded due to insufficient enrollment and converted into an "ecology pool," managed by none other than Zhang Chunhua. Ming Tian let out a frustrated sigh. Upon entering Zhengze Academy, Sun Hao received the same intense attention as Ming Tian. He mistakenly believed he was the only male student and relished his newfound popularity.
At the Zhengze League Match registration desk, He Xiaofeng aggressively demanded to be paired with Fang Yu, but the official denied her request. They explained that Fang Yu, being a two-time champion, automatically advanced to the finals, and the other finalist spot would be determined by her. In the bathroom, Fang Yu pondered Ming Tian's gaze, resolving to strike him if he ever looked at her that way again. Ming Tian, meanwhile, mistakenly entered the women's bathroom.
Just as he was about to flee, Fang Yu called out, mistaking him for Cheng Yanan, and asked him to hand her a bathrobe. Ming Tian, feeling a sense of sacrificial duty, hesitantly passed it over. Fang Yu, sensing something was amiss, put on the robe and pulled back the curtain. Upon seeing Ming Tian, she swept her leg, sending him sprawling to the ground. She sternly informed him that it was an S-rank player's exclusive bathroom, strictly off-limits to others, a declaration Ming Tian scoffed at.
Episode 3 Recap
Cheng Yanan burst into the bathroom, discovering Ming Tian and Fang Yu in a compromising situation, which immediately led her to overthink. Both Ming Tian and Fang Yu quickly tried to dispel her wild imaginings. Moments later, He Xiaofeng entered, seeking out Fang Yu. Seeing Fang Yu as her ultimate rival, He Xiaofeng vehemently declared that Fang Yu must choose her as her opponent for the finals. Later, as Fang Yu walked, she couldn't shake off Ming Tian's dismissive tone.
She reflected on how she felt like a "monster" every time she entered a women's restroom, facing whispers and stares. Lost in thought, she recalled past embarrassing incidents and inadvertently bumped into Sun Hao. Sun Hao, immediately captivated by her aloof demeanor, pursued her, attempting to strike up a conversation. However, Fang Yu responded by effortlessly flipping him over her shoulder and onto the ground. Far from being deterred, Sun Hao found himself even more intrigued by her.
He later recounted the incident to his mother, marveling at how Fang Yu's speed was so great he couldn't even see it, and how she flipped him to the ground before he could react. At a sweet shop, Song Xiaomi, Fang Yu, and Cheng Yanan comically wrestled over a strawberry ice cream cone, with Cheng Yanan ultimately emerging victorious. Meanwhile, Ming Tian, while on a food delivery, witnessed a group of thugs bullying a young boy.
He urged the boy to flee, but in doing so, he drew the thugs' attention and found himself in trouble. As the three girls left the sweet shop, they spotted the unfolding scene and rushed to intervene. The thugs, confident that Zhengze students wouldn't dare to fight outside of school, were openly provocative. Unable to stand by any longer, the girls dropped their bags and bravely engaged the thugs. They quickly subdued several of them.
When Song Xiaomi was nearly ambushed, Ming Tian swiftly kicked a soccer ball, saving her, which left her visibly moved. Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan shared a victorious high-five, signifying the end of the skirmish. Observing Ming Tian's apparent weakness, Fang Yu advised him, stating he didn't even have the ability to protect himself and should quickly join a club to learn self-defense.
Ming Tian, however, timidly declined, explaining he didn't believe violence resolved problems and that the incident was his fault. He expressed a desire to never discuss it again. When questioned why he attended Zhengze if he disliked fighting so much, Ming Tian simply replied, "Because I need the scholarship." He then gathered his delivery box, mounted his bicycle, and rode away, leaving the three girls to ponder his solitary departure.
At the Fang Group, young master Fang Zhou engaged his employees in a lengthy discussion about a "girly heart" before heading to the elevator to await his delivery. Ming Tian's bicycle had been knocked over by the thugs, causing a delay in his delivery. He had to personally explain the situation to Fang Zhou.
Fang Zhou, displeased, berated Ming Tian for being late and not delivering his order, demanding he acknowledge his "first taste of failure" by making an online post. Just as Fang Zhou was about to escalate the situation, his sister, Fang Yu, appeared and sternly reprimanded him. Ming Tian later stood outside his home, dejected, recalling how his younger brother, Ming Lang, had thrown a tantrum that morning because there were no nuts to eat.
Ming Lang had accused Ming Tian of lying about buying daily nuts, pork jerky, and dried mangoes, claiming they only ever had eggs. With the meager change in his hand, Ming Tian decided he would buy some nuts for his siblings. Around the same time, Fang Yu, at home, found herself inexplicably annoyed as she reflected on her recent interactions with Ming Tian. Despite trying to dismiss it by asking, "Who is he? Why should I care about him?"
, she began to realize she was paying more attention to him. Ming Tian, clutching a bag of nuts, eagerly returned home hoping to surprise Ming Zhu and Ming Lang. To his dismay, they were already asleep. He gently went upstairs to tuck them in and felt a wave of warmth in his heart upon seeing Ming Lang’s drawing, which read, "Big Brother, I'm sorry. I love you." The next morning, Fang Yu and Fang Zhou playfully bantered over breakfast.
Fang Yu listened as her brother teased her about her lack of a "girly heart," comparing her to a "steel-hearted queen" who would regret not embracing her youth by age thirty. This prompted Fang Yu to reflect on her own demeanor. Later, she ordered a bouquet of flowers, preparing to visit Uncle Ji's grave, a ritual she observed whenever she felt particularly troubled.
She remembered the first time she wore a dress, only to be called a monster by her classmates. It was Uncle Ji who comforted and reassured her, telling her that monsters were defined not by outward appearance but by evil thoughts within the heart. From that day forward, Fang Yu had considered Uncle Ji her life mentor.
She also recalled an elder telling her that relying on others would only make her weaker and that she needed to grow up to help her younger brother. She lamented that after Uncle Ji's passing, even the rabbit doll he had given her had been taken away by her grandfather, making her feel utterly helpless. After bowing deeply at Uncle Ji's tombstone, Fang Yu turned and walked away, unaware that Ming Tian was approaching from behind.
Ming Tian, also carrying a bouquet of flowers, arrived at Uncle Ji's grave. He introduced himself as Ming Hai's son and apologized for not visiting sooner. Ming Tian, Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi were called to the director's office for fighting outside of school. The director stated that Zhengze was under too much attention and he had to punish them.
Ming Tian quickly tried to take all the blame, insisting he was the cause of the fight and that the seniors had only acted out of love for a fellow classmate. However, the director instead praised Ming Tian for standing against evil, saying he should be rewarded. The director then announced that, as a "punishment," the three girls would be required to use their free time to personally train Ming Tian in combat, ensuring he became stronger quickly.
Song Xiaomi enthusiastically accepted the punishment, thanking the director. However, Ming Tian, showing little interest in combat, tried to leave, stating that becoming strong was not important to him as he had other things to do. Cheng Yanan questioned his stubbornness, asking why he was unwilling to train despite the director's decision. In a classroom discussion on "sexes getting along," Song Xiaomi openly challenged Cheng Yanan and Fang Yu, claiming they lacked a "youthful, girly heart."
Cheng Yanan immediately defended herself, asking Fang Yu to vouch for her. Song Xiaomi countered by remarking that asking Fang Yu, who had even less of a "girly heart," was like asking a bandit to testify for a robber's kindness. Fang Yu, embodying her "Combat Queen" persona, firmly stated she had no need for a "youthful, girly heart."
Despite her outward confidence, Fang Yu couldn't help but reflect on whether her perceived lack of "girly heart" was why others saw her as a monster and if growing her hair out wasn't enough to prove she was a girl. As Ming Tian walked through the school, he noticed students casting sympathetic glances his way. Confused, he hurried to the bulletin board.
There, he saw a shocking announcement: Fang Yu had designated him as her opponent in the Zhengze League Match finals. Other students murmured their lack of confidence in his chances against Fang Yu, and Ming Tian once again felt a wave of self-doubt. Later, he confronted Fang Yu, demanding to know why she chose him as her opponent.
He explained that between classes, work, and caring for his younger siblings, he had no time to train, and his skills were clearly no match for hers. He felt she was trying to humiliate him. Fang Yu countered that it wasn't humiliation; as a Zhengze student, he should embrace combat to protect himself from trouble outside school. Frustrated, Ming Tian asked if there was no way to make her cancel the match.
Fang Yu confirmed her decision, adding that if he had the ability, he should just transfer to another school. In response, Ming Tian declared he would simply drop out this time. Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi discussed Ming Tian's extreme reaction. Fang Yu revealed that Ming Tian had asked her to give up the idea of the match, and she had suggested he transfer schools if he could, leading to his abrupt departure.
Cheng Yanan noted Ming Tian's surprising impact, remarking that he had managed to turn a "thousand-year-old iceberg mountain" like Fang Yu into a "fiery volcano" in a short time. Curious, they decided to visit Ming Tian at his workplace. However, upon arrival, they were informed that Ming Tian had quit his job, feeling guilty for a previous late delivery caused by an incident with thugs.
Meanwhile, at the Zhengze Academy tournament hall, He Xiaofeng formally issued a challenge against Fang Yu, declaring it was according to Zhengze's rules. A junior student, witnessing the dramatic scene, asked Cheng Yanan about the significance of such a challenge. Cheng Yanan explained that the hall was where outsiders could openly challenge students, warning that one should have insurance and an ambulance on standby due to the extreme nature of the fights.
Fang Yu, however, was not at school that day. Cheng Yanan informed He Xiaofeng that Fang Yu was absent and that her challenge would be fruitless. Later, Ming Tian went to the Director’s office with a withdrawal application. He stated that he did not want to be in the competition.
The Director tried to dissuade him, even offering to let him wear a ski-mask during the match to hide his face if he were defeated, emphasizing the school's tradition and pride.
Episode 4 Recap
Ming Tian stared at the league match announcement board, bewildered. Cheng Yanan approached him, explaining that Fang Yu's intention was to push him and help him grow, comparing the competition to battling a video game monster.
She even joked about getting him a ski-mask to hide his face if he was defeated, but then reassured him that Fang Yu saw potential in him and encouraged him to try, reminding him that the outcome in the boxing ring is never certain until the end. Ming Tian, however, refused her help, determined to confront Fang Yu himself.
At Cheng Ying Boxing Club, the president Luo Guanyan exuded an intimidating aura as he easily defeated two students requesting to withdraw. He Xiaofeng then arrived, expressing her displeasure that Fang Yu had chosen Ming Tian as her opponent. Luo Guanyan advised He Xiaofeng to challenge Fang Yu at Zhengze Academy instead. Fang Yu, who had been observing other female students, was soon approached by Ming Tian.
He demanded to know why she had designated him as her opponent for the league match. Fang Yu haughtily replied that it was an honor every Zhengze student should aspire to. Incensed by her condescending attitude, Ming Tian declared he would apply to withdraw from school. Cheng Yanan was surprised by his drastic reaction. In an attempt to mediate, she and Fang Yu went to Ming Tian's part-time workplace, only to discover he had already quit.
Meanwhile, Sun Hao was enjoying the attention of female students on the Zhengze campus when Luo Guanyan unexpectedly overshadowed him, drawing all the girls' admiration. Luo Guanyan, accompanied by He Xiaofeng, arrived at the Zhengze League Match arena to challenge Fang Yu, but was informed she wasn't present. He Xiaofeng then sought to challenge Ming Tian, but Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan intervened, rejecting her. Luo Guanyan observed Cheng Yanan, a slight smile on his face.
As Cheng Yanan was about to dismiss everyone, Luo Guanyan suddenly challenged her. Cheng Yanan accepted with a traditional hand gesture, and a combat supervisor promptly appeared. Sun Hao, fascinated, asked Song Xiaomi about the meaning of the hand signal and the rules of mixed martial arts in the red circle, learning that there were no limits on qualifications, gender, or skill level inside the ring. He was also curious about different types of gloves.
The match ended with Cheng Yanan pinned to the ground by Luo Guanyan. Luo Guanyan told Cheng Yanan he'd see her at the Zhengze League Match, finding the school interesting. Fang Yu felt somewhat responsible for Ming Tian's predicament, so she bought a bicycle, thinking it would be a suitable replacement for his broken one. As she rode it, she initially felt happy, imagining he would like it, but then caught herself, wondering why she would care about his preference.
Elsewhere, Ming Tian had indeed gone to the director's office to apply for withdrawal, reiterating his disinterest in participating in the Zhengze League Match. The director, seeing Ming Tian's firm resolve, asked him to reconsider for his sake, lamenting the difficulties of teaching.
Sun Hao also visited the director, praising the senior students' challenge and expressing his excitement for the Zhengze League Match, which he learned was a highly anticipated annual event broadcast nationally and internationally, where successful combatants gained celebrity-like fan bases. The director tried to warn him about the high number of injuries, but Sun Hao was too enthusiastic about registering, convinced he had found his life goal.
Ming Tian, dressed in a rabbit mascot costume, was distributing flyers on the street when a child pulled him around, making him dizzy and fall. Fang Yu happened to pass by and helped him up, playfully tugging on his rabbit head, calling him cute. Inside the costume, Ming Tian was momentarily stunned by her bright smile. Fang Yu then went into a dessert shop for a strawberry ice cream.
From outside, Ming Tian watched her, marveling at this "girly" side of the usually distant "queen." Still upset about her loss, Cheng Yanan muttered to herself as she returned to her family's martial arts gym. Her father was surprised to hear she had fought a male opponent, recalling his vow to marry her off to anyone who could defeat her. Luo Guanyan then walked in to buy supplies.
Realizing he was Cheng Yanan's opponent, her father excitedly invited him for dinner and even probed about his relationship status. Cheng Yanan was mortified and quickly fled after receiving a text from Fang Yu. Fang Yu had texted Cheng Yanan to deliver the bicycle to Ming Tian, as she didn't want to go herself. Cheng Yanan suggested Fang Yu should explain her intentions to Ming Tian directly, so he wouldn't misunderstand her actions.
Song Xiaomi, meanwhile, saw a "hiring" sign at a car wash and called Ming Tian, only for him to emerge from the car wash right after. Ming Tian had been looking for part-time jobs since deciding to withdraw from school. Song Xiaomi insisted on helping him wash a car but accidentally sprayed a customer. She managed to appease the customer with a cute apology, much to Ming Tian's embarrassment.
Song Xiaomi then shamelessly followed Ming Tian home, where they found Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan already waiting at the door. Inside Ming Tian's old house, Fang Yu felt uncomfortable sitting among the worn furnishings. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, Ming Tian's younger siblings, dutifully served fruits and water. Ming Lang openly expressed his admiration for Fang Yu, calling her "Sister Queen."
Fang Yu found her teacup chipped and hesitated to drink, which Ming Tian misinterpreted as her disdaining the tea. To ease the awkwardness, Cheng Yanan suggested playing a game. Fang Yu proved to be terrible, losing repeatedly to the children. Watching the five of them enthusiastically play, Ming Tian subtly smiled. Ming Lang again praised Fang Yu.
Cheng Yanan proudly declared that all Zhengze students were "female warriors," but no sooner had she said this than a cockroach sent Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi screaming and scrambling in panic. Ming Tian chased the cockroach with a broom, and Ming Lang eventually captured it under a cup. As Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi finally calmed down, they turned to see Ming Tian holding Fang Yu in a "princess carry."
Ming Tian, realizing his actions, quickly dropped her, but Fang Yu, with strong wrists, landed on her feet, creating an awkward silence. Ming Lang, mischievously, then kicked the cup, releasing the cockroach, causing the girls to scream and scatter once more. While Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan played with the children, Fang Yu gave the bicycle to Ming Tian. Ming Tian, unwilling to accept what he perceived as charity, tried to return it.
Fang Yu insisted, and they engaged in a physical struggle over the bike. Fang Yu explained that she knew he was angry about being chosen as her opponent for the finals, but if he could last even one minute against her in the ring, it would be a point of pride, ensuring no one would look down on him again. She couldn't understand why he wouldn't try and why he wanted to give up.
Ming Tian retorted that he didn't care about others' perceptions; his focus was on reality, not the ring. He pressed her about why she wouldn't give up on him. Fang Yu expressed her inability to tolerate that he came to Zhengze only for the scholarship, asserting that she had seen his fighting potential in his past actions. She questioned why he was hiding his abilities and refusing to fight.
Ming Tian stated that not all problems had solutions, not everyone had to answer to her, and despite her status as "Queen" in the arena, it didn't mean everyone outside it had to obey her. He simply wanted her to "let it go." Ming Tian reflected on his mother's abandonment and his refusal to let his younger siblings, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, get involved in anything that could ruin their family, like fighting.
He forbade Ming Lang from joining the taekwondo club, believing violence only ruined everything. Meanwhile, Fang Yu was also reflecting, struggling to understand why Ming Tian would rather withdraw from school than fight. She recalled Cheng Yanan's earlier words about her misunderstanding Ming Tian, wondering if her own lack of "girly" interests made her a "monster." She realized she needed to investigate the deeper reasons behind Ming Tian's reluctance, recalling the surprising combat move he had shown previously. She felt that perhaps, like freshly ground coffee beans, Ming Tian needed to be in a high-pressure environment to truly reveal his surprising potential.
Episode 5 Recap
Life’s daily demands weighed heavily on Ming Tian, leaving him exhausted and his thoughts far from the fighting ring. Yet, Fang Yu sensed an inherent strength within him and could not understand his reluctance to continue fighting. When she pressed him, Ming Tian remained silent. Later, alone, he ran his hand over the bicycle Fang Yu had offered him, pondering her words and wondering if he was truly destined to be a failure.
His younger brother, Ming Lang, expressed a desire to join the school taekwondo club, but Ming Tian sternly refused. Ming Tian had once trained in combat, taught by his own father. He had diligently learned every move until one day, during a match, his father's opponent, a man named Ji Gang—the very "Uncle Ji" Fang Yu had mentioned—died before his eyes. This tragedy had shattered Ming Tian’s family; his mother had left his father, and their home became fractured.
From that day forward, Ming Tian vowed never to engage in combat again, and he firmly decided his siblings, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, would not either, regardless of their misunderstandings. Meanwhile, Fang Yu fumed over the day’s events. As a young woman of privilege, she had swallowed her pride to appeal to Ming Tian, only for him to reject her overture. Still, she sensed a deeper, hidden reason behind his refusal to fight and resolved to uncover it.
To clear her mind, she suddenly remembered the game they had played earlier and pulled her brother, Fang Zhou, into playing it late into the night. The next day, Ming Tian and Fang Yu found themselves awkwardly seated before the school principal, who lectured them about freshly ground coffee beans, explaining how they release the most fragrant and best-tasting coffee when under pressure in a crowded area.
He then brewed a perfect cup, asking if his words offered them any inspiration, before finally getting to the point. The principal declared they must take responsibility for the confusion they had caused at Zhengze. Addressing Ming Tian first, the principal criticized his reckless actions in wanting to drop out, stating he had failed the school. Fang Yu agreed, adding that his decision was indeed disappointing.
The principal then turned to Fang Yu, scolding her for her overbearing and willful decision to choose Ming Tian as her opponent, which had disappointed students and teachers alike. Fang Yu again conceded. The principal quickly cut off any further comments, officially announcing that Fang Yu’s designation of Ming Tian as an opponent was nullified, and Ming Tian’s withdrawal application was denied. He confirmed they had no objections, then assigned them manual punishment together: cleaning the ecological pool.
Zhang Chunhua, overseeing the task, instructed them to thoroughly clean the fish and turtles' home. As they cleaned, Ming Tian and Fang Yu found amusement in splashing each other, turning the chore into a water fight. Zhang Chunhua, noticing their antics, stepped in. She explained that the punishment was meant to foster teamwork, not continued fighting. To ensure they cooperated, she tied their ankles together.
Ming Tian complained that Fang Yu’s slow reflexes and clumsiness were holding him back, to which she retorted that he was the one causing her to fall. Ming Tian suggested they try a cadence, moving their tied feet on "one" and untied feet on "two," but Fang Yu proposed her own system of moving specific feet on each count, and they began to work in a coordinated rhythm.
Later, Song Xiaomi arrived with a special lunch she had prepared for Ming Tian, only to encounter Sun Hao, who was delivering an order. Sun Hao, eager to show off new menu items from his family's restaurant, accidentally aimed his water gun at Song Xiaomi. He quickly blocked the spray with his own body, explaining that this heroic gesture was how romantic scenes unfolded in movies.
However, he lamented that he had shielded the wrong person, while Song Xiaomi, similarly, thought she had been protected by the wrong person. Since Ming Tian was unavailable, Song Xiaomi offered her lunch to Sun Hao, who readily accepted, jokingly acting like a hungry puppy. As they chatted, Song Xiaomi discovered that Sun Hao had a crush on Fang Yu.
She immediately warned him of the formidable challenge, reminding him that Fang Yu was a powerful queen on the fighting stage whose family’s chefs were Michelin-starred. Sun Hao, whose family ran a food stall, was undeterred, vowing to one day capture Fang Yu’s heart. After completing their cleaning punishment, Fang Yu and Ming Tian collapsed onto chairs, exhausted. Ming Tian quickly fell asleep. Fang Yu watched him, her gaze sweeping over his face before settling on his Adam's apple.
Curiosity piqued, she leaned in and gently touched it, thinking about how Fang Zhou didn't have one yet, and a Western myth about its origin. When Ming Tian abruptly woke up, the atmosphere froze. Fang Yu quickly stammered an excuse about brushing dust off him before making a hasty escape, leaving Ming Tian bewildered. Meanwhile, Cheng Yanan sought out Luo Guanyan at Zhiying University's Boxing Club, eager for a rematch.
She declared that her boxing gym guaranteed the quality of its athletes and that she wouldn't lose to him again. Luo Guanyan agreed to fight but then noticed her discomfort, sensing she was feeling unwell. He declared they couldn't compete that day because he hadn't "prepared his thoughts enough," promising to accept her challenge another time. Cheng Yanan was exasperated by his excuses, angrily questioning what kind of preparation he needed for a boxing fight.
He then offered her hot cocoa, saying it would make her feel better and that she shouldn’t put so much pressure on herself. Cheng Yanan was surprised by his attentiveness, wondering if he knew her better than she thought. Later, Fang Yu reflected on her unusual feelings. Her internal thoughts spiraled: Was she starting to like Ming Tian? She realized she thought about him randomly and always wanted to be near him.
When she saw his eyes, nose, and mouth, her heart fluttered like a "little deer jumping out." This confirmed to her that she had indeed fallen in love. But Fang Yu, the proud queen, immediately rejected the notion, dismissing it as a youthful illusion and reminding herself she had never liked anyone before. The next day, Ming Tian was taking Ming Zhu and Ming Lang to KFC, having just received his pay.
Suddenly, Ma Yichen, a former high school classmate from Macau, recognized Ming Tian and confronted him. Ma Yichen, who attended Zhiying University, taunted Ming Tian about his past temper and how he enjoyed using Ming Tian as a "punching bag." When Ming Lang bravely stepped forward to defend his brother, Ma Yichen grabbed him by the throat. Ming Zhu clung to Ming Tian in terror. Seeing his younger brother in distress, Ming Tian pleaded with Ma Yichen to release him.
Ma Yichen, however, demanded Ming Tian kneel. With his scared sister in his arms and his brother’s life in the balance, Ming Tian reluctantly bent his knees. Ma Yichen then kicked him, disdainfully calling him a coward, and left. Ming Lang expressed his anger at his brother’s display of weakness. Ma Yichen, in an internal monologue, revealed his own past as a bullied, short child.
He explained that upon entering Zhiying University, he had immediately joined the Boxing Club, learning to bully others to prove his own strength and hide his weaknesses. He felt he needed people like Ming Tian to exist, to affirm his newfound power. Back home, Ming Tian splashed water on his face, overwhelmed by helplessness, regret, and immense self-dissatisfaction. He felt he should have fought back to protect his siblings rather than kneel.
Ming Lang found him, still unable to comprehend his brother’s actions. He defiantly declared he would rather be beaten to death than be protected in such a shameful way. This comment struck Ming Tian’s deepest wound, causing him to lash out at his brother for the first time. He revealed that their mother had left because their father had accidentally killed someone, which had shattered their family and left them miserable.
He explained that if he were alone, he would risk everything to fight back, but with his siblings, he couldn't afford to be injured or die and leave them as orphans. He questioned how Ming Lang could understand such a burden, echoing Fang Yu's earlier words in his mind about escaping life and being a failure. The next morning, Ming Tian apologized to his siblings for yelling.
He promised to explain their father's past to them later and vowed to become strong enough to protect them properly, ensuring no one would bully them again. With this renewed resolve, Ming Tian went to the Zhengze Boxing Club. While Fang Yu and the coach were demonstrating mixed martial arts techniques to students, with Sun Hao eagerly volunteering as Fang Yu's sparring partner despite repeatedly being defeated, Ming Tian found the principal.
The principal reiterated that while Fang Yu’s challenge was nullified, Ming Tian still had a duty to participate in the upcoming preliminaries. Ming Tian agreed, saying he would try his best. He then found Fang Yu, Song Xiaomi, and Cheng Yanan, who were trying to figure out how to convince him to train. Ming Tian caught up to them as they tried to avoid him.
He presented them with his packed schedule of part-time jobs, asking them to help him arrange a training course around it. Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi were shocked by his sudden change of heart, wondering if he had taken the wrong medicine. Despite the seemingly impossible schedule, they began to consider how to make it work.
Episode 6 Recap
The following day, Ming Tian apologized to Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, explaining that after a night of deep thought, he had resolved to grow stronger to protect them and ensure no one would look down on them again. He declared his decision to enter the Zhengze League Match preliminaries, which delighted his siblings.
He also agreed to let them join the Taekwondo Club, setting three rules: it must not affect their studies, they must not use their skills to start fights, and a third rule he did not get to state before they excitedly agreed to everything. At the Zhengze Boxing Club, Sun Hao tried to show off his physique, but the female students scattered. He lamented the stark difference in treatment between himself and Ming Tian, while Song Xiaomi playfully mocked him.
Later, during a Sanda class demonstration for freshmen, Fang Yu asked for a volunteer. Sun Hao eagerly stepped forward to be her partner. However, after only a few words, Fang Yu executed an over-the-shoulder throw, slamming him to the ground. She then proceeded to punch and kick him. Far from being upset, Sun Hao interpreted Fang Yu's actions as a "mark of love," choosing to savor the unique pain and considering the experience a "3D effect."
The principal called Ming Tian in to discuss his participation in the Zhengze League, which Ming Tian agreed to. Meanwhile, Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan were trying to brainstorm ways to convince Ming Tian to join the league when he suddenly appeared. Fearing he would refuse, they turned to flee, with Ming Tian chasing after them. To their surprise, Ming Tian's intention was to ask them to be his coaches.
They were taken aback by his packed schedule and sudden willingness to join the league. Later, while working at a coffee shop in a mascot costume, Ming Tian spotted Fang Yu outside. He quietly asked an employee to reserve the last strawberry ice cream for her. Watching Fang Yu's sweet smile from inside, Ming Tian couldn't help but smile himself.
At Cheng Yanan's family martial arts hall, Luo Guanyan was intrigued by what Cheng Yanan's father, Master Cheng, called the "Death Strike," though he clarified it was only a tenth of its true power. Luo Guanyan expressed a strong desire to learn the move. Master Cheng explained that the original master of the technique had passed away, leaving him as the sole living inheritor.
He laid out two conditions for teaching: an unconventional aesthetic taste with an appreciation for the beauty of violence, and tenacity, passion, and loyalty. Cheng Yanan arrived home to this scene and was furious to discover her father had agreed to coach Luo Guanyan, citing a previous grudge. Master Cheng tried to explain he was just following her previous advice to earn more money by taking on more students.
Cheng Yanan challenged her father to choose between them, prompting Master Cheng to add a third condition for Luo Guanyan: "If there is you, then there is her. If there is her, then there is you," subtly implying they must get along. As night fell, Ming Tian worked out while cleaning cars at a car wash, steeling his resolve to become stronger. The next day, the Zhengze League preliminaries groups were announced.
Ma Yichen and Luo Guanyan discovered they were in the same group as Ming Tian. Ma Yichen mockingly declared Ming Tian a "stepping stone," reminiscing about how Ming Tian used to carry his shoes and bags in high school, calling him a "complete rookie." Just then, Ming Tian appeared. Ma Yichen approached him, attempting to bully him again, but Fang Yu intervened swiftly.
After twisting Ma Yichen's arm, she reminded him of the rule that Zhengze students are not allowed to use force outside of competition. Luo Guanyan then sternly reprimanded Ma Yichen for bullying and apologized to Fang Yu for his club member's immaturity. Ming Tian, despite the help, expressed his intent to train seriously and face Ma Yichen in the preliminaries.
Fang Yu, meanwhile, was internally regretting her impulsive action, worried about others misinterpreting her motives, and then quickly dismissed the thought of people thinking she liked Ming Tian, finding the idea embarrassing. Later, Fang Yu met Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi at the school gate. Fang Zhou called Fang Yu to inform her that their grandfather was taking them to a dinner party.
Hearing Song Xiaomi's voice on the phone, Fang Zhou immediately asked Fang Yu to express his affection to her. Song Xiaomi, however, dismissed it as a child's joke, telling Fang Zhou that "no dating children" was the rule. In the car to the hotel, Fang Zhou correctly guessed that the dinner was a blind date with Chairman Wang's son, Wang Shiwei, who was around Fang Yu's age.
Fang Yu seemed to already know, redirecting the driver away from the direct route. Coincidentally, Ming Tian had just started his new job at the same hotel. He was told to be extra careful as VIP customers, including Chairman Wang, were no ordinary people. Upon entering the private room, Fang Yu recognized Wang Shiwei as her elementary school deskmate. A painful memory flashed in her mind: Wang Shiwei calling her a "monster" during her birthday party.
Uncomfortable, Fang Yu excused herself to step out, where she then saw Ming Tian in a server uniform. Ming Tian subtly followed her. He observed Fang Yu standing despondently by the window. Wang Shiwei soon joined her, trying to charm her. Fang Yu confronted him about calling her a monster in elementary school, leaving him flustered.
After Fang Yu left, Wang Shiwei took a call, revealing his true purpose for approaching her was merely to appease his father, and he still referred to Fang Yu as a "monster." Ming Tian overheard everything. Back inside the private room, Wang Shiwei, in front of the elders, formally invited Fang Yu to his birthday party. Fang Yu disliked him but found it hard to refuse.
At that moment, Ming Tian, as a server, "accidentally" spilled red wine on Wang Shiwei, saving Fang Yu from the predicament. Wang Shiwei erupted in anger. Fang Yu watched Ming Tian leave, deep in thought. Ming Tian, having changed out of his server uniform, was leaving the hotel dejectedly. Fang Yu caught up to him, demanding to know why he had intervened.
Ming Tian admitted he had unintentionally overheard their conversation and apologized for having called her a monster himself in the past, now understanding the painful history behind the word for her. He expressed understanding for her desire to be treated normally, not with sympathy. Fang Yu, in turn, proposed treating him to dinner. They went to a bustling food stall, where Fang Yu appeared uncomfortable, while Ming Tian thoroughly enjoyed his meal, calling it his "type of feast."
Sun Hao's mother, Mother Hao, served them noodles, prompting Ming Tian to tell Fang Yu to try some of Mother Hao's special chili sauce. As Ming Tian ate with relish, Fang Yu reluctantly took a bite. When a strand of Fang Yu's hair fell into her bowl, Ming Tian gently moved it aside, creating a subtle, tender moment. Sun Hao then arrived with his dog, "Best Fighter," whom he planned to rename "Best Eater" due to its appetite.
The three chatted lightheartedly until Fang Yu received a call and had to leave abruptly. Mother Hao insisted the meal was on the house. After Fang Yu left, Sun Hao, ever the gossip, pressed Ming Tian about his relationship with Fang Yu. Ming Tian tried to deflect, saying they were just classmates, but Sun Hao recalled Fang Yu's intervention on Ming Tian's behalf at school.
Sun Hao then confessed his own intention to pursue Fang Yu and asked Ming Tian for his support, which Ming Tian reluctantly gave after Sun Hao's persistent questioning. Sun Hao also extracted the detail that Fang Yu is afraid of cockroaches.
Later that night, Fang Zhou teased Fang Yu about having dinner alone with Ming Tian at a food stall, and her referring to him as "Ming Tian" rather than by his last name, implying their relationship was more than just ordinary. Fang Yu tried to change the subject by threatening him with a game of "Heart Attack." Fang Zhou also cleverly deduced that the waiter at the hotel who helped Fang Yu was indeed Ming Tian, noting his considerate actions. Fang Yu dismissed his observations and went to get cards for their game.
Episode 7 Recap
Sun Hao, filled with gossip, pressed Ming Tian about his relationship with Fang Yu. After learning Ming Tian did not like Fang Yu, Sun Hao boldly declared his intention to pursue her himself. Later, Sun Hao's mother, Mother Hao, spoke to him, remarking that Fang Yu and Ming Tian had "love in their eyes," suggesting Sun Hao's pursuit of Fang Yu was futile.
Sun Hao, however, adamantly insisted that Fang Yu would never like someone like Ming Tian and that he and Fang Yu were the perfect match. Meanwhile, Fang Yu found herself smiling unconsciously as she recalled Ming Tian helping her with her hair. When her brother, Fang Zhou, heard that Fang Yu and Ming Tian had gone to a food stall together, he was surprised and immediately probed about their relationship.
Fang Yu feigned anger to scare Fang Zhou away before letting a small smile appear. Yet, she soon felt a pang of sadness, remembering how Ming Tian quickly distanced himself from her, leading her to believe he saw her only as a spoiled rich girl. Ming Tian gave his old taekwondo uniform to Ming Lang, who was thrilled that his elder brother agreed to let him join the taekwondo club.
Ming Tian even agreed to let Ming Zhu learn taekwondo as well. After tucking his siblings into bed, Ming Tian went to the courtyard, touching his bicycle and feeling a stirring of unusual emotions. The next day, Ming Tian was anxious about his upcoming Zhengze League preliminary match. He recalled the brutal nature of the preliminary rounds, where competitors are randomly paired and have just three minutes to defeat their opponent, with many being carried out by ambulance.
His friends, Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan, tried to reassure him. Cheng Yanan suggested a "surefire plan": Ming Tian should move quickly to avoid being hit, causing his opponent to lose composure and get eliminated, reminding him that stepping out of the circle meant automatic elimination. Ming Tian, however, pondered whether such a dodging strategy would betray his original goal of confronting challenges bravely.
At the taekwondo club, Ming Lang was praised by his coach for his talent and declared his ambition to attend Zhengze Academy like his elder brother. A classmate, An Xiaodong, mocked Ming Lang, claiming Zhengze would never accept him and boasting about his own powerful coach. Ming Lang asserted that he had Sister Xiaomi, Sister Yanan, and "Sister Queen" (Fang Yu) to teach him.
An Xiaodong and other children scoffed, disbelieving he knew "the Queen" and cruelly mentioning that Ming Lang and Ming Zhu's parents were dead, implying their earlier lie about them being overseas. Incensed, Ming Lang got into a fight with An Xiaodong and ran off. The coach intervened, and Ming Lang explained he hit An Xiaodong for calling him a liar about knowing the Queen. When even the coach seemed skeptical, Ming Lang fled.
Later, Ming Tian, Sun Hao, Song Xiaomi, and Cheng Yanan were eating in the cafeteria. To their surprise, Fang Yu, who usually disliked the cafeteria, joined them. She explained that the director had instructed her to participate in Ming Tian's training plan. Fang Yu offered Ming Tian dietary advice for his training, but Song Xiaomi quickly interjected, stating she had already prepared recipes and would cook for him.
When Sun Hao revealed that Ming Tian and Fang Yu had eaten together at his family's food stall the previous night, Song Xiaomi was taken aback. Ming Tian claimed it was a coincidence, but Sun Hao elaborated that Fang Yu had taken Ming Tian out to thank him. Song Xiaomi grew visibly jealous. Suddenly, Ming Tian received a phone call. After a brief conversation where he promised to go "immediately," he apologized and abruptly left, explaining that "something came up."
He later called the taekwondo club, desperately asking if Ming Lang had returned, and considered calling the police if he couldn't find him, growing increasingly anxious. Driven by her worry that Ming Tian and Fang Yu were growing closer, Song Xiaomi confronted Sun Hao. She questioned why he hadn't inquired further about Fang Yu treating Ming Tian to dinner, calling herself careless for letting them get together.
Confirming Sun Hao's affection for Fang Yu, Song Xiaomi proposed an alliance: she would aggressively pursue Ming Tian, ensuring Fang Yu would then be available for Sun Hao. Sun Hao hesitated, mentioning he had already asked Ming Tian to help him pursue Fang Yu. Song Xiaomi chided him, telling a story about a laborer whose girlfriend ran off with the mailman who delivered his love letters, implying Sun Hao was making the same mistake.
Sun Hao finally understood and eagerly agreed to form the "Meow Meow Jiumi Love Alliance" with Song Xiaomi. Meanwhile, Ming Lang had sought out Fang Yu at Zhengze Academy, calling her "Big Sister Fang Yu" and "Sister Queen." He explained that his classmates didn't believe he knew her and pleaded with her to come to his school to prove he wasn't lying. Fang Yu accompanied him to the taekwondo club.
The coach apologized for Ming Lang's earlier behavior, and Ming Lang himself apologized for running away. Fang Yu then spoke to An Xiaodong, asking him how he would feel if his parents didn't believe he knew the "Queen." An Xiaodong immediately understood and apologized to Ming Lang, who readily forgave him. To further prove her identity, Fang Yu wrote "Queen" on An Xiaodong's hand.
Seeing how much she liked the children, Fang Yu offered to come to the club once a month to play with and teach them, an offer the coach gratefully accepted. Soon after, Ming Tian arrived, relieved to see Ming Lang safe. Though his worry dissipated, Ming Tian sternly reprimanded Ming Lang for fighting and leaving class, reminding him that despite their parents' absence, he should strive harder instead of resorting to violence.
Seeing his younger brother apologize with tears in his eyes, Ming Tian lovingly embraced both Ming Lang and Ming Zhu, assuring them that despite having no parents, they still had him. At the Zhiying Boxing Club, He Xiaofeng tried to invite Luo Guanyan to watch a movie, but he politely refused, stating he had something to do. Luo Guanyan then went to Cheng Yanan's martial arts gym and spoke with her father.
Cheng's father inquired if Luo Guanyan had considered his terms for teaching the "Death Strike," which included having an "unconventional aesthetic taste" and being "passionate and loyal," as well as a third condition: "If there's you, there's her. If there's her, then there's you." Luo Guanyan stated that if learning the technique required accepting Cheng Yanan for that purpose, he would refuse.
He then confessed to Cheng's father that he already had feelings for Cheng Yanan, explaining that he was impressed and drawn to her after seeing her diligently practicing late one night. Cheng's father was pleased with Luo Guanyan's sincerity. When Cheng Yanan returned, she announced she was going for a run. Luo Guanyan followed, as her father declared it part of a "special training plan" for both of them to reach the peak.
As they ran up the mountain, He Xiaofeng secretly watched them from a distance, wishing for rain to hinder their closeness. During their run, Luo Guanyan playfully tricked Cheng Yanan into believing he had been bitten by a poisonous snake, feigning distress and asking for paper to write a farewell message to his parents. Cheng Yanan, genuinely distraught, frantically tried to help him, promising not to let him die.
Luo Guanyan eventually revealed it was a joke and the snake was not venomous, prompting a furious Cheng Yanan to hit him. As they rested at the summit, Cheng Yanan discovered that her father had agreed to teach Luo Guanyan the "Death Strike," a technique he had refused to teach her, infuriating her. She demanded to know how he convinced her father, but Luo Guanyan only suggested they head back down.
Later, Ming Tian and Fang Yu walked Ming Zhu and Ming Lang home. The children were very fond of Fang Yu and tried to impress her. They came across a roadside hot dog contest where participants could win hot dogs by winning a game. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang were enthusiastic but too young to participate. Seeing their disappointment, Ming Tian asked Fang Yu to join him in the contest. They successfully won the hot dogs for the children.
Afterwards, both Ming Tian and Fang Yu were sweaty from the effort, and they shared an intimate moment, wiping sweat from each other's faces. Observing this, Ming Zhu innocently exclaimed that "Sister Queen is almost Big Brother's girlfriend!" Ming Lang, somewhat put out, quickly declared to Fang Yu that he would grow up fast, become stronger and more handsome than his brother, and marry her. Ming Tian, embarrassed by his younger brother's bluntness, quickly covered Ming Lang's mouth.
Later, Ming Tian was working at Sun Hao's family food stall. Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao arrived, with Song Xiaomi boasting about her plan to pursue Ming Tian while accusing Sun Hao of exploiting Ming Tian by getting "two for the price of one." Cheng Yanan arrived, telling them to stop bullying Ming Tian, as he was honest and they were overworking him. Mother Hao then left to buy noodles, entrusting the shop to them.
Suddenly, Ma Yichen appeared at the food stall, claiming he was there to eat and support Ming Tian. He immediately became difficult, complaining about the cleanliness of the table and ordering almost everything on the menu, clearly intending to cause trouble and make Ming Tian pay for the embarrassment he suffered at Zhengze. Song Xiaomi confronted him, but Ming Tian intervened, insisting he would handle it himself to avoid involving Mother Hao.
Just as tensions escalated, Fang Yu arrived, addressing Ma Yichen as "President" and ordering him to apologize and leave. Ming Tian, however, stated he didn't need an apology, only for Ma Yichen to stop bothering him. Ma Yichen then threw money onto the table, telling them to "keep the change," and left. Fang Yu apologized to Ming Tian for her club member's behavior, promising to educate him.
Episode 8 Recap
On the way down the mountain, Luo Guanyan was bitten by a snake, which greatly concerned Cheng Yanan. Luo Guanyan seized the opportunity to exaggerate his injury, prompting Cheng Yanan to try and suck out the venom. Upon learning he wasn't poisoned, Cheng Yanan didn't have time to be angry before she broke out in an allergic rash.
Ming Zhu and Ming Lang eagerly wanted to invite Fang Yu over for dinner, but Ming Tian was reluctant to trouble her further. Ming Tian then received a call from Sun Hao, prompting him to rush to the noodle stall to help. It turned out Sun Hao had deliberately arranged this to create an opportunity for Song Xiaomi to spend time with Ming Tian. Trouble arose when Ma Yichen suddenly appeared at the noodle stall.
Ming Tian, not wanting to cause problems for Sun Hao, initially avoided conflict, but Ma Yichen brazenly ordered a large table of dishes, then demanded Ming Tian pay for them. As Ma Yichen's unreasonable behavior escalated, Luo Guanyan arrived and reprimanded him, causing Ma Yichen to angrily leave some money and depart. Moments later, Cheng Yanan appeared, and everyone learned that her allergic reaction was due to running with Luo Guanyan.
Back home, with his older brother out, Ming Lang took the opportunity to prepare some food and discussed inviting Fang Yu over with Ming Zhu. When Ming Tian, Song Xiaomi, and Cheng Yanan returned home, they found Fang Yu playing games with Ming Zhu and Ming Lang. Everyone decided to sit down and eat together.
Song Xiaomi almost managed to coax information out of Ming Lang, but Ming Tian and Fang Yu quickly stuffed his mouth with food to stop him. After leaving Ming Tian's house, Cheng Yanan, full of gossip, asked Fang Yu if she liked Ming Tian, who vehemently denied it. Fang Yu explained that she finds it unfair when others' care for Ming Tian is accepted, but her own is misinterpreted as liking him, comparing the assumption to Fang Zhou's "weird" thinking.
Cheng Yanan insisted Fang Yu's change was too obvious, questioning why she'd come to Ming Tian's house for hot dogs when her own kitchen was so well-stocked. Fang Yu claimed to like "lively places," a claim Cheng Yanan immediately refuted. As Fang Yu's best friend, Cheng Yanan urged honesty, stating it's normal for "The Queen" to want to date. Fang Yu dismissed the idea, stating she could never like someone like Ming Tian, especially since he's younger.
Cheng Yanan corrected her, revealing Ming Tian is a year older and only her junior due to a scholarship. Fang Yu continued to insist that Ming Tian's martial arts skills were inferior, and he wouldn't last thirty seconds against her, concluding he met "not a single" condition for her liking someone. She firmly stated, "I don't like him." Ming Tian, overhearing this conversation, was visibly dejected, holding Fang Yu's water cup as he returned home.
Ming Lang innocently asked why he brought the bottle back and if he failed to catch "Sister Queen," leading Ming Tian to sadly admit she was "too far away from us." At the Zhiying Boxing Club, Luo Guanyan held a meeting, indirectly criticizing Ma Yichen's conduct, highlighting that the spirit of boxing does not include "taunting, violence, cruelty, and grudges." He warned that he would not tolerate such behavior.
Meanwhile, Fang Yu visited the library, choosing books titled "Strong Women," "When A Tigress Meets a Hare," and "Romance Between A Strong Woman and A Weak Man." Ming Tian startled her there, expressing his desire to repay her for the bicycle. Fang Yu initially dismissed his offer, saying she didn't need anything, but Ming Tian insisted on his sincerity. Fang Yu found Ming Tian's behavior unusual, yet her thoughts remained troubled.
Ming Lang received a cake and, assuming it was from Fang Yu or Song Xiaomi, began eating it eagerly. Simultaneously, Song Xiaomi was at the supermarket, buying groceries to cook for Ming Zhu and Ming Lang. Ming Lang soon began to suffer from a stomachache after eating the cake. Fang Yu, visibly distracted, was caught in the rain by Zhang Chunhua.
Under the pretense of asking for advice for Cheng Yanan, Fang Yu described her own situation with Ming Tian to Zhang Chunhua. She explained how a friend (a guy) had offered to return a favor but seemed to be intentionally creating distance. Zhang Chunhua suggested that if "Yanan" (Fang Yu) didn't know her own feelings, then the guy might not know his either, possibly employing a "retreating to advance" strategy to confirm her feelings.
Zhang Chunhua then suggested that "Yanan" should simply ask the guy to do something to uncover his true intentions. This sparked fantasies in Fang Yu's mind, imagining Ming Tian buying her all the strawberry ice cream or heroically declaring her "his woman" while fending off attackers. Later, at the Fang family's corporation, Fang Yu unexpectedly encountered Aunt Ji, who denied knowing her.
Fang Yu, along with Fang Zhou, then visited Sun Hao's noodle stall, where Sun Hao's loquaciousness annoyed the siblings. Ming Lang's stomachache worsened, and Song Xiaomi rushed him to the hospital, with Ming Tian quickly following. Doctors confirmed Ming Lang had food poisoning from spoiled food and needed observation. Ming Tian, learning the cake was the cause, immediately investigated the sender and discovered it was Ma Yichen. Enraged, Ming Tian furiously headed to Zhiying Boxing Club.
Concerned, Song Xiaomi called Cheng Yanan, who then contacted Fang Yu, and they all rushed to Zhiying. At the Zhiying Boxing Club, Ming Tian angrily confronted Ma Yichen but was restrained by several club members. He Xiaofeng appeared, supporting Ma Yichen. Ming Tian clarified his dispute was solely with Ma Yichen, but He Xiaofeng stepped in and fiercely beat Ming Tian. Luo Guanyan intervened, stopping the fight and admonishing He Xiaofeng and the other club members for their mob behavior.
Ming Tian then revealed that Ma Yichen had delivered spoiled food, causing his younger brother to be hospitalized with food poisoning, but Ma Yichen vehemently denied the accusation. Meanwhile, Song Xiaomi entrusted Sun Hao with the care of Ming Zhu and Ming Lang at the hospital and hurried to Zhiying. Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan arrived at Zhiying, demanding Ming Tian's release from Luo Guanyan. Luo Guanyan, however, insisted on first investigating whether Ma Yichen was truly responsible.
When Ming Tian appeared, bruised and battered, Song Xiaomi was outraged. Fang Yu suggested they settle the rivalry between Zhengze and Zhiying with a direct confrontation. However, Zhang Chunhua arrived, announcing that the president had ordered an immediate halt to all outdoor activities for Zhengze students. Later, the school president discussed the incident, revealing Zhiying's director had demanded an explanation.
Ming Tian took full responsibility, but Fang Yu argued that Ming Tian was only defending his family against Ma Yichen's malicious actions. Song Xiaomi passionately described Ming Lang's suffering in the hospital. The president acknowledged his sympathy but questioned Ming Tian's method and stressed the importance of upholding school rules. Defiantly, Fang Yu, Song Xiaomi, and Cheng Yanan declared they would withdraw from the academy if Ming Tian were expelled.
Fang Yu articulated that studying martial arts was not just for physical prowess but for the more crucial purpose of "helping others," asserting that failing to protect one's family went against the spirit of Zhengze.
Episode 9 Recap
Song Xiaomi rushed to Zhiying, where she saw Ming Tian in a terrible state. Fang Yu, who had also arrived, made strong statements towards Zhiying. At the Zhiying Boxing Club, Luo Guanyan confronted Ma Yichen, asserting that the whole situation began because of him. Ma Yichen, however, insisted he was innocent and claimed Ming Tian had initiated the encounter. Luo Guanyan countered, stating he had witnessed Ma Yichen's attitude and that Ming Tian had clearly been forced.
He Xiaofeng interjected, accusing Luo Guanyan of siding with Zhengze, asking if he was a Zhiying or Zhengze student. Luo Guanyan defended himself, stating his concern for the school's honor and the club's name. He Xiaofeng then revealed that Luo Guanyan had asked Cheng Yanan’s father to be their coach, causing dissatisfaction among other club members who felt Luo Guanyan was aiding outsiders. They demanded Luo Guanyan choose between Cheng Yanan and Zhiying.
Luo Guanyan maintained his innocence, stating the two matters were unrelated. He Xiaofeng expressed her disappointment and led away the club members who supported her. Meanwhile, at Zhengze Academy, the principal was highly displeased with the behavior of Ming Tian, Fang Yu, Song Xiaomi, and Cheng Yanan. Ming Tian was facing the risk of expulsion for fighting at Zhiying.
Fang Yu immediately spoke up for him, explaining that as someone with a younger brother, she understood Ming Tian's actions and would have done the same. She argued that martial arts should be used to protect family, and expelling them would go against Zhengze’s spirit. When the principal remained firm, Fang Yu declared she would withdraw from school if Ming Tian was expelled. Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan instantly echoed her decision.
The principal acknowledged Fang Yu's reasoning and prompted Ming Tian to speak. Ming Tian begged for another chance, expressing his desire to stay at Zhengze. He explained that he used to tolerate bullying but had realized it only made things worse, especially since it had now affected his younger brother and sister. He expressed his determination to become stronger to protect them and make them proud. Outside, Sun Hao met Fang Yu, Song Xiaomi, Cheng Yanan, and Ming Tian.
Song Xiaomi initially chastised him for leaving Ming Lang and Ming Zhu, but Sun Hao explained that Ming Lang had been discharged from the hospital and he had taken both children to his house for his mother to care for them before returning to school. Ming Tian thanked him. Ming Tian then informed them of the principal's condition: he had to prove his determination to stay at Zhengze by his performance in the preliminary rounds of the league.
Sun Hao voiced skepticism, but Song Xiaomi, confident, declared that with Fang Yu and her, no mission was impossible. Cheng Yanan joined their resolve, stating they had all "gambled with their futures" and would withdraw if Ming Tian failed. Later, Ming Tian privately called out Fang Yu to thank her for her support in the principal's office and for rushing to Zhiying, risking her own expulsion for him. He told her he was genuinely touched.
Fang Yu, fearing he might misunderstand her intentions, quickly explained that she did not do it because she liked him, but because he was a valuable asset to Zhengze and could not be expelled. Ming Tian, in turn, told her he had "never thought of it that way." Hearing this, Fang Yu’s eyes registered a touch of disappointment, realizing she had simply overthought the situation. She resolved to interact with him more naturally in the future without overthinking.
Cheng Yanan was then stopped by Zhang Chunhua, who spoke cryptically about Cheng Yanan understanding her feelings and how it would be difficult for "him" to cut ties with her in this lifetime. Cheng Yanan was utterly bewildered by Zhang Chunhua's words. Soon after, Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan visited Ming Lang at Ming Tian's home. Fang Yu, showing a notable change, calmly handled a damaged cup, unlike her usual aversion to imperfections.
At the house, Song Xiaomi continued to express her interest in Ming Tian, suggesting she could even move in. She also subtly advised Fang Yu that an "enemy" was already in her "backyard," urging her to be proactive. Fang Yu simply responded that she would "get along with him however they were supposed to get along." Training began for the preliminary rounds.
Cheng Yanan, as the coach, focused on teaching Ming Tian how to take a hit without closing his eyes, emphasizing that speed was crucial in the preliminaries. Song Xiaomi demonstrated the training, taking hits from Cheng Yanan herself to show Ming Tian how it was done. Sun Hao, eager to join, was instructed by Cheng Yanan to do two hundred pushups as a basic exercise.
Fang Yu, however, was unable to attend the training as she was occupied with company matters. At the company, Fang Yu, accompanied by her younger brother Fang Zhou, conducted inspections and attended meetings. She overheard an employee making a disparaging comment about their youth. Fang Yu calmly confronted the employee, defending Fang Zhou's ten years of dedication and hard work for the company since childhood. She explained that their positions were based on rank and ability, not age.
The employee apologized, and Fang Yu accepted it, hoping she would continue to contribute to the company. In another meeting, Fang Yu sternly dismissed a presenter who was late and unprepared, emphasizing the value of time and proper preparation. Back at the gym, Cheng Yanan continued to rigorously train Ming Tian, making him take direct hits to practice keeping his eyes open. Song Xiaomi, concerned, repeatedly asked Cheng Yanan to ease up.
Ming Tian, due to his childhood experiences of being hit, showed remarkable endurance. Song Xiaomi tried to massage Ming Tian's legs after training, but Cheng Yanan interrupted, accusing Song Xiaomi of trying to take advantage of Ming Tian and calling her "Boy-Crazy Mi." Meanwhile, the principal of Zhengze Academy met with the president of Zhiying University.
The Zhengze principal acknowledged their long-standing rivalry but suggested it was time to put an end to it, stating that young people would always argue and fight, and adults should not take it too seriously. He emphasized that combat does not always mean opposition and expressed hope for future collaboration between their students. The Zhiying president agreed to resolve the past resentment.
Sometime later, Fang Yu, feeling contemplative, went to a coffee shop and conversed with a large stuffed rabbit, expressing her thoughts aloud. She confided that she had a friend who needed help, but he never accepted it and always tried to repay her, making her feel frustrated. She blamed herself for saying the wrong things, like her earlier declaration that she didn't help him because she liked him.
She pondered if finding a way for him to help her might alleviate his feeling of indebtedness. Unbeknownst to her, Luo Guanyan was working at the coffee shop and overheard her conversation, wondering if she was talking about Ming Tian. Later, Song Xiaomi tried a new method to help Ming Tian practice keeping his eyes open by having him focus on her lips. Cheng Yanan interrupted this unorthodox training, calling Song Xiaomi "Boy-Crazy Mi."
Episode 10 Recap
Song Xiaomi announced her intention to stay at Ming Tian's home, which surprised both Ming Tian and Fang Yu. Recalling how his senior classmates had helped him at Zhiying Academy, Ming Tian decided to cook a meal to show his gratitude. During the meal, Song Xiaomi was visibly infatuated with Ming Tian, while Cheng Yanan subtly expressed concern for Fang Yu, who maintained a calm exterior but felt a storm brewing inside.
The next day, Ming Tian rose early, dressed in his training gear, and began his run. Having resolved to become stronger, he understood the immense effort required. Along the way, he met Song Xiaomi, Cheng Yanan, and Fang Yu, officially commencing his training, with Sun Hao also joining the group. Sun Hao was assigned push-ups by Cheng Yanan.
Meanwhile, Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan focused on training Ming Tian to keep his eyes open while taking hits in the boxing ring. Fang Yu was temporarily absent due to company matters. Cheng Yanan's continuous attacks proved challenging for Ming Tian. Meanwhile, the Principals of Zhengze and Zhiying Academies met, engaging in a physical altercation that revealed them to be fellow martial arts disciples.
After decades of fighting, they were exhausted and decided to resolve the long-standing conflict between their schools through a competition. The Zhengze Principal declared that from now on, the two schools would use "more direct and effective ways" to settle their issues, specifically a "friendly school dance."
This announcement was quickly broadcast by the Director, who misinterpreted "dance" (舞) as "combat" (武) and vowed to ensure Zhiying students would "walk in themselves and need to be carried out when it's over." Back at Zhengze, students expressed disdain for the dance, believing it damaged their reputation as a sports institute, especially with Zhiying students. Song Xiaomi, however, embraced the idea.
Ming Tian admitted he didn't know how to dance and hoped to opt out, a sentiment supported by Cheng Yanan. Fang Yu calmly urged them to face it. Ming Tian asked Cheng Yanan to spar with him, but she declined due to company duties. Fang Yu and her brother, Fang Zhou, conducted an inspection at a hotel.
When employees questioned Fang Zhou's capabilities, Fang Yu immediately came to his defense, highlighting his decade of experience in the Fang Group since birth, where he was destined to be the corporate heir. Fang Yu's words were gentle yet authoritative, compelling belief and demonstrating a notable change from her previously ruthless demeanor. Ming Tian made rapid progress, earning praise from Cheng Yanan.
As Cheng Yanan massaged his thigh, Song Xiaomi intervened, taking over the massage, which made Ming Tian visibly uncomfortable. Later, Fang Yu visited Ming Tian at the coffee shop where he worked. Dressed in a mascot costume, Ming Tian listened silently as Fang Yu sat beside him and confessed her troubles.
Comparing him to her bunny doll, Bonnie, which was a gift from her Uncle Ji, Fang Yu spoke of her complicated relationship with Ming Tian, revealing she had a friend who needed help but always found ways to repay her instead of simply accepting her assistance. The next day, Song Xiaomi took over Ming Tian's training, her overly affectionate behavior almost scaring him away until Cheng Yanan arrived to rescue him.
Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi then brought Sun Hao to their martial arts club for training. Despite his large build, Sun Hao proved to be quite fragile, creating a comical scene with his first punch. After training, the trio went to the car wash where Ming Tian worked to help him out. Fang Yu, upon hearing this, also arrived. She insisted her driver have her car washed there, which drew a complaint from Cheng Yanan.
Sun Hao then suggested Fang Yu join them, and to everyone's surprise, she readily agreed, changing into car-washing attire. Eventually, the five finished their work, collapsing into chairs. Ming Tian and Fang Yu exchanged glances. Ming Tian expressed his gratitude, admitting he wouldn't have easily accepted help in the past but now found happiness in people caring for him. He inwardly reflected on how his perspective on girls had changed.
Later, Sun Hao commented on Fang Yu's elegance, earning him a playful punishment from Cheng Yanan, who was secretly frustrated by Fang Yu's presence. Fang Yu, in an internal monologue, rationalized her actions, stating she helped Ming Tian only because he was a valuable asset to Zhengze, not out of any romantic interest. Later, Ming Tian's guardian noticed he had a fever, which Ming Tian initially denied.
At Zhiying, Ma Yichen's friends encouraged him to dress sharply for the upcoming friendly dance. Luo Guanyan confronted Ma Yichen about his upcoming match with Ming Tian, using the analogy of the tortoise and the hare to warn him against overconfidence. Ma Yichen's allies criticized Luo Guanyan for siding with the "enemy."
Luo Guanyan asserted his authority as president and demanded Ma Yichen fight Ming Tian fairly in the ring rather than target his younger siblings, to which Ma Yichen dismissively left. Fang Yu and Ming Tian went to Wutong Academy to teach. Fang Yu was affectionately called "Sister Queen" by the children. To foster their interest, Fang Yu decided to teach them a modified way to experience board breaking, with Ming Tian assisting her in a demonstration.
After class, the children lined up for her autograph. Fang Yu explained her teaching philosophy to Ming Tian, stating that one must first love the sport before committing to its difficult path. As they walked, they helped an elderly woman whose cart had fallen over. Ming Tian then questioned Fang Yu, asking why she had helped the woman today but failed to assist the grandmother in Macau.
Fang Yu explained that when she believes she has done the right thing, she does not feel the need to explain herself, adding that she hadn't known Ming Tian back then. Ming Tian apologized for his misunderstanding, and Fang Yu admitted that she had been raised to believe that money could solve any problem. Back at Zhengze, Cheng Yanan reiterated that training was paramount, not the school dance.
Song Xiaomi demonstrated a Taekwondo kick, explaining that despite her small stature, long training allowed her to use her full body weight to achieve knockout power, leading to a playful argument about weight with Cheng Yanan. Later, Cheng Yanan visited a sick Sun Hao, bringing him leftovers from a meal she had made for Ming Tian and urging him to recover quickly, expressing concern that Ming Tian and Fang Yu were growing closer.
She then took Sun Hao shopping for clothes for Ming Tian, making him try them on until his fever worsened. Later, Fang Yu began to train Ming Tian, who had been forewarned by Cheng Yanan to be careful. Sun Hao, despite his fever, unexpectedly arrived, asking Fang Yu to train him too, but he quickly collapsed. Fang Yu then challenged Ming Tian, questioning why he wouldn't punch back and asking if he was afraid to hit people.
She recalled a past traumatic memory involving someone named "Ji Gang" and his mother's selfish actions, which had deeply affected him. Fang Yu confronted Ming Tian, stating that he was targeted because he "didn't do anything," and was so scared he would rather be beaten than hit someone. Ming Tian, in an internal reflection, realized the profound impact these past events had on him. Finally, Ma Yichen confronted Ming Tian, stating he lacked the energy to fight him today and would leave after speaking.
Episode 11 Recap
The atmosphere grew subtly ambiguous as Ming Tian and Fang Yu's eyes met across the room, past the others. Song Xiaomi observed their budding closeness, silently seething with annoyance. Ming Tian returned home with a smile, but his spirits soon dropped as Fang Yu's earlier denial of her feelings for him replayed in his mind. Meanwhile, the principals of Zhengze Academy and Zhiying University reached a consensus for a joint event.
The director enthusiastically announced that the schools would "meet friends with martial arts," exciting the students. However, to their dismay, it was soon clarified that the event was a "dance to make friends," dampening their enthusiasm. Fang Yu approached Ming Tian, seeking his help to assist her in teaching the younger students. Sun Hao, eager to join Fang Yu, suddenly appeared but was swiftly turned away by her.
At the Zhiying Boxing Club, an awkward tension hung between Luo Guanyan and He Xiaofeng. Their exchange was interrupted by Ma Yichen's arrival with his entourage. Luo Guanyan encouraged Ma Yichen to intensify his training, only to be met with a sharp retort. Later, Ming Tian and Fang Yu visited the taekwondo club at Minglang's school. Fang Yu impressed the children with a powerful spinning kick, drawing cheers.
The two then spent an enjoyable time teaching, easily becoming the kids' favorites. Before leaving, Fang Yu signed autographs for the eager children, while Ming Tian discreetly observed. On their way from the taekwondo club, they spotted a child's kite entangled in a tree. Fang Yu immediately stepped forward to help. Ming Tian, puzzled, asked why she was willing to assist the child but not the elderly woman in Macau.
Fang Yu explained that she had no choice but to kick the fruit cart to protect a child hidden behind it. Understanding his misunderstanding, Ming Tian promptly apologized to her. It was Song Xiaomi's turn to train Ming Tian in taekwondo. Fang Yu delegated the task to Song Xiaomi, instructing her to teach him well.
Song Xiaomi eagerly agreed, explaining that they would focus on lower body attacks and defense exercises, emphasizing that leg attacks are far stronger than hand attacks and proper defense is crucial to avoid a knockout. She then asked Cheng Yanan, whom she affectionately called "Food Fanatic Nan," to demonstrate foot attacks with her.
Their demonstration quickly devolved into a bickering match as Cheng Yanan complained that Song Xiaomi was stepping on her, and Song Xiaomi retorted that Cheng Yanan was a "pig teammate" for not understanding the demonstration of seven-directional attacks. Despite their playful arguments, Ming Tian continued to practice diligently nearby, absorbing the lessons. Song Xiaomi visited Sun Hao, who was suffering from a fever, bringing him a homemade bento box.
Both expressed concern over Ming Tian and Fang Yu's growing closeness, unsure how to prevent their relationship from deepening. After confirming Sun Hao's condition was stable, Song Xiaomi persuaded him to go shopping, but unfortunately, he suffered another fever relapse midway. During a subsequent training session, Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi prepared to intensify Ming Tian's regimen. Sun Hao humorously made an entrance, wrapped in a large military coat, demanding that Fang Yu train him as well.
However, due to his poor health, the four of them tied him to a chair to ensure he rested. Fang Yu launched a relentless series of attacks against Ming Tian, yet he steadfastly refused to retaliate. When Fang Yu questioned his passivity, Ming Tian remained silent, haunted by the memory of Ji Gang collapsing before his father—an event that had shattered his family.
Fang Yu, frustrated by his reluctance, tried to motivate him to fight back, but Ming Tian remained lost in his painful recollections. Upon returning home, Ming Tian found Ma Yichen blocking his doorway, provocatively taunting him. Ma Yichen, still sore from their previous encounter, blamed Ming Tian for his injuries and dismissed the food poisoning incident as "just diarrhea." Ming Tian's patience finally snapped when Ma Yichen began making light of his family.
He declared his desire to hit Ma Yichen, acknowledging that he had gone "insane" the last time he fought at Zhiying, and had vowed never to hit anyone again. However, seeing Ma Yichen, he felt an overwhelming urge to strike him. Despite Ma Yichen’s further taunts and attempts to attack, Ming Tian skillfully dodged. Bound by Zhengze's school rules against fighting on campus, Ming Tian did not physically strike Ma Yichen.
Instead, he punched the nearby wall, asserting that he would fight Ma Yichen honorably and with all his might in the preliminary match. Ma Yichen, visibly intimidated, retreated and fled. Ming Tian felt an immense sense of relief and empowerment, having finally confronted his psychological barrier and found the strength to protect his family.
He reflected that despite the pain, he felt happy because he now knew he could use his own strength to protect his younger siblings from being wronged or bullied again. He felt incredibly proud, realizing he had achieved something significant. Overwhelmed by this newfound feeling of strength, Ming Tian yearned to share it with someone but was unsure who to confide in. He found himself walking to a cafe, where he saw Fang Yu enjoying ice cream.
In that moment, he realized the depth of his feelings for her, wondering if she was the person he truly wanted to share his feelings with. Fang Yu, simultaneously, was also contemplating how to help Ming Tian overcome his fear of fighting back. Song Xiaomi expressed her eagerness for the upcoming dance, but Cheng Yanan and Ming Tian remained uninterested, preferring not to attend.
The principal, however, had issued a clear directive: all students must attend the ball in formal attire, or face punishment. The director emphasized the principal's strict orders, stating that "plans can't catch up to changes, and changes can't catch up to things the president says." Resigned, Cheng Yanan went looking for a suitable outfit, even calling her father to inquire about the tuxedo he wore at his wedding.
At a shop, she asked for a dress that would make her "slim and elegant." There, she had a hostile encounter with He Xiaofeng. He Xiaofeng rudely commented on Cheng Yanan's typically masculine attire, suggesting she looked like a "cross-dresser," and predicting she'd be a "wallflower" at the dance. Cheng Yanan retorted sharply, threatening to "beat her into a gecko" at the Zhengze League Match.
He Xiaofeng accused Cheng Yanan of seducing Luo Guanyan, pointing out that Cheng Yanan had told him to train at her father's gym. Cheng Yanan vehemently denied any interest in Luo Guanyan, dismissing him as "nothing more than a blade of grass" and turning the accusation back on He Xiaofeng, correctly deducing that He Xiaofeng herself harbored feelings for Luo Guanyan.
Cheng Yanan further taunted He Xiaofeng, implying that love makes one "dumber" and jealousy makes one "uglier," stating she had no reason to argue with a "stupid and ugly gecko." He Xiaofeng, fuming, promised to see her at the dance. Back at school, Fang Yu's training regimen for Ming Tian grew increasingly rigorous, much to Song Xiaomi's distress.
Song Xiaomi frequently intervened, trying to lighten the intensity, leading to playful squabbles with Cheng Yanan, whom she called a "selfish, dumb cat." Fang Yu, however, insisted on strictness to ensure Ming Tian passed the preliminaries. After a particularly intense session, Song Xiaomi tried to give Ming Tian a new suit she had bought for him to wear to the dance.
Ming Tian politely declined, explaining that she already provided so much support to his family by giving them food and drinks, and he couldn't continually accept her generosity. He then offered her money for groceries, insisting it was only fair payment for her excellent cooking and her assistance with his work.
Despite Song Xiaomi's protests, Ming Tian maintained that while he valued her help as a friend, he couldn't take her kindness for granted, as it would make him feel like "a jerk." He thanked her again and left for class, politely refusing the suit one last time. Watching him go, Song Xiaomi's heart swelled with affection, realizing she was falling deeper in love with him, marveling at his ambitious yet handsome nature.
On the day of the dance, the principal, wearing his own formal attire, checked on Ming Tian, who had planned not to attend due to his training focus. The principal insisted Ming Tian must attend, stating the dance was held because of him, and even lent him the suit he wore to pursue his wife. Ming Tian reluctantly agreed. The director took charge of the welcoming committee, demanding high standards of etiquette and dress.
He initiated strict security checks at the entrance, confiscating any items that could be deemed "weapons." One male student's sword prop was taken, and another had something removed from his hat. Song Xiaomi, dressed in a light gown, had her matching fan confiscated, deemed a "weapon used to kill." She was then forced to swap her stylish high heels, which had "pointy things," for flat slippers.
Amidst the chaos, Cheng Yanan arrived, dressed sharply in a men's suit, to the admiration of other students. The director, exasperated, confronted her for wearing men's clothing, but Cheng Yanan coolly countered that the rules only specified "formal wear," not gender-specific attire. Song Xiaomi teasingly commented on Cheng Yanan's handsome appearance and wondered why Sun Hao and Ming Tian hadn't arrived yet, joking that Cheng Yanan's handsomeness might have scared them off.
The Zhiying principal arrived with his students, including Luo Guanyan, whom he praised for his sharp dressing. Sun Hao then made his grand entrance in an extravagant, royal-wedding-like outfit, garnering a comment from Fang Yu about his overly formal attire for a school dance. Sun Hao proudly stated he dressed to impress as he intended to dance with girls.
As everyone gathered, the Zhengze principal delivered an inspiring speech, warmly welcoming the Zhiying students and expressing his joy that everyone had set aside their "MMA fighting auras" for the "friendship school dance." He hoped they would enjoy the food, desserts, and drinks, and put aside past grudges to coexist peacefully. The Zhiying principal echoed these sentiments, presenting a scroll bearing the words "Long Last Our Friendship" as a gift. The dance officially began.
Ming Tian arrived late, explaining that the principal had compelled him to come and even lent him the very suit he wore to court his wife, much to everyone's amazement at its significance and Ming Tian's handsome appearance. Song Xiaomi immediately vied for a dance with Ming Tian, offering to teach him since he couldn't dance.
Cheng Yanan quickly interjected, pulling Song Xiaomi aside and proclaiming she would dance with Ming Tian instead, leading to a comedic quarrel between the two girls, while Sun Hao also tried to get Ming Tian's attention. Fang Yu intended to ask Ming Tian to dance, but the director unexpectedly pulled her away to dance with him. Meanwhile, He Xiaofeng hoped Luo Guanyan would invite her to dance. However, Luo Guanyan approached Cheng Yanan, despite her wearing a man's suit.
Cheng Yanan eagerly accepted his invitation. As they danced, Luo Guanyan playfully teased Cheng Yanan about her "fetish" for dancing with men, acknowledging that to others, they might look like two men dancing. But he confessed that in his eyes, he was dancing with a "very special girl," showing he recognized and appreciated her true self. Cheng Yanan, still defiant, retaliated against He Xiaofeng by dancing with Luo Guanyan, declaring it was her way of getting revenge for He Xiaofeng's earlier insults.
Episode 12 Recap
Zhengze students busily prepared for the upcoming dance, with many of the usually unadorned girls making an effort to learn makeup. Even Cheng Yanan joined in the preparations. The school principal expressed satisfaction, believing this newfound femininity was a result of the policy allowing male students to enroll.
On the day of the dance, students arrived in glamorous attire, though school officials confiscated various hidden "weapons" some students tried to smuggle in, underscoring that the event was a dance, not a martial arts competition. Song Xiaomi, elegantly dressed, and Cheng Yanan, distinct in menswear, made for a striking pair. With the arrival of students from Zhiying, along with Fang Yu and Sun Hao, the dance officially began.
After the principals of Zhengze and Zhiying delivered their addresses, Ming Tian made a grand entrance in a formal suit, drawing gasps and cheers from the female students. Fang Yu, observing from the shadows in a black evening gown, looked as solitary as a black swan. Ming Tian, captivated, stared at her. Meanwhile, Cheng Yanan and He Xiaofeng had a wager about who would be invited to dance first.
They waited for some time before Luo Guanyan approached, much to He Xiaofeng's surprise, and extended an invitation to Cheng Yanan. As Cheng Yanan and Luo Guanyan danced, others in the ballroom snickered, remarking that they looked like "two guys dancing." Unfazed, Luo Guanyan responded with heartfelt sincerity that he was "dancing with a very special girl." Sun Hao attempted to ask Fang Yu for a dance, but she politely declined.
Observing this, Song Xiaomi subtly signaled Sun Hao to take Ming Tian away, desperate to prevent Ming Tian from dancing with Fang Yu. Later, Ma Yichen boldly asked Fang Yu to dance, but she forcefully rejected him, stating she had to excuse herself as her "president" was looking for her, implying she had no time for his advances. She thought to herself how presumptuous Ma Yichen was, believing a dance could resolve the rivalry between the schools.
As Sun Hao dutifully stuck by Ming Tian and Song Xiaomi stayed close to Fang Yu, Song Xiaomi made a quick phone call to Sun Hao. During their call, Fang Yu slipped away, and Sun Hao became distracted taking pictures with other students, completely losing sight of Ming Tian. Fang Yu searched for Ming Tian and eventually found him taking a break from the festivities.
They shared an awkward but honest conversation, where Ming Tian admitted he wasn't suited for such formal environments and Fang Yu confessed she too preferred to avoid dealing with people outside of her company obligations. Ming Tian complimented Fang Yu's dress, calling her "quite pretty," and she returned the compliment, acknowledging he looked "pretty handsome." Recognizing Fang Yu's grace, Ming Tian tentatively asked her to teach him how to dance, noting that dancing and martial arts shared similarities.
Fang Yu happily agreed, reminding him that just as she was his coach for martial arts, it was only right he learn dancing from her. She patiently guided him through the steps, their hands meeting, and as their eyes met, a spark seemed to pass between them, causing them to instinctively pull away. Elsewhere, Song Xiaomi lamented that her dance practice had been in vain, frustrated that her efforts to spend time with Ming Tian had been thwarted.
To cheer her up, Sun Hao comically put on a large Ming Tian headpiece and offered to dance with her, declaring himself the "food stalls' well-known small dancing scoundrel" whose dancing skills were top-notch. Though initially hesitant and stepping on his feet, Song Xiaomi reluctantly accepted, and they shared a humorous, if clumsy, dance.
Meanwhile, He Xiaofeng, still waiting to be asked to dance, grew increasingly irritated, especially when she saw the Zhiying Principal invite another girl, Zhang Chunhua, to dance. Fang Yu brought Ming Tian to her home to further his martial arts training, explaining that while Cheng Yanan and Sun Hao were good sparring partners, Ming Tian needed to train with someone professionally trained with a similar skill set for the upcoming preliminaries.
She introduced him to her younger brother, Fang Zhou, who, despite his age, had been practicing MMA longer than Ming Tian. Fang Zhou, initially confident and eager to prove himself, was surprised by Ming Tian's strength and speed, though Ming Tian observed Fang Zhou's speed lacked the power of Cheng Yanan's punches.
After Ming Tian adapted, he quickly defeated Fang Zhou, who playfully conceded his loss, acknowledging Ming Tian's skill but teasing him that he wouldn't "lightly hand his big sister over" to him without further approval. Later, on the terrace, Fang Yu confided in Ming Tian about her childhood. She revealed that her life had always been meticulously planned by her grandfather, who even dictated her gender presentation.
Her desire to escape this control led her to pursue martial arts and enroll in Zhengze Academy. She explained that her grandfather initially refused, but Fang Zhou, at a young age, bravely offered to take her place at the company, impressing their grandfather and allowing Fang Yu the freedom to pursue her passion.
Fang Yu shared the tragedy of her parents' death in an airplane accident when Fang Zhou was seven, leaving them and their grandfather to rely on each other. She spoke of her and Fang Zhou's mutual resolve to become stronger. Ming Tian empathized deeply, recognizing their shared experience of needing to care for younger siblings. He realized that they belonged to the "same world."
Fang Yu also fondly recalled an "Uncle Ji" from her childhood who provided comfort when she was at her weakest, a feeling she now understood her own siblings felt with Ming Tian. Meanwhile, Luo Guanyan and Cheng Yanan walked along the road, bickering affectionately. Luo Guanyan expressed his satisfaction at seeing He Xiaofeng's exasperation during the dance. Cheng Yanan admitted she was only focused on him, declaring dancing with him "more dangerous than fighting" due to his clumsiness.
Luo Guanyan retorted that he only danced to annoy He Xiaofeng. Cheng Yanan then demanded He Xiaofeng perform a "crab walk" as a penalty. Luo Guanyan playfully offered to do it in He Xiaofeng's place and demonstrated, nearly falling. Cheng Yanan quickly caught him, but their embrace was misinterpreted by a passerby who exclaimed, "What are those two men doing? !" Mortified, Cheng Yanan indignantly threw Luo Guanyan to the ground, denying being a man.
Luo Guanyan continued to tease her about her gender perception, further fueling her frustration. Back at school, Song Xiaomi furiously kicked and shattered wooden boards at the taekwondo club, venting her anger over the ruined dance with Ming Tian. She was frustrated that her efforts to spend time with him had been thwarted. Noticing the time, she suddenly realized Ming Tian’s work shift was approaching.
With a new determination, she declared she would "counterattack" and hurried off, confident she knew where Ming Tian would be. Later, as Ming Tian and Fang Yu stood together, an awkward silence fell between them. Ming Tian, feeling the atmosphere solidify, broke the quiet by mentioning it was almost time for his shift. Fang Yu offered to drive him to the car wash, which he accepted.
Upon arrival, Ming Tian quickly declined Fang Yu’s offer to help, insisting he could manage on his own and urging her to rest. As he went to change, he was surprised to find Song Xiaomi waiting for him. Song Xiaomi cheerfully explained she was worried when he disappeared from the dance and came to ensure he wasn’t late for work.
She then insisted on helping him, already having changed into a work uniform, suggesting they finish quickly and go eat together afterward. As Fang Yu drove away, she regretted not being more insistent in helping Ming Tian, especially knowing he had just sparred with Fang Zhou and must be exhausted. Later that evening, Ming Tian and Song Xiaomi arrived home to the cheerful greetings of Ming Zhu and Ming Lang.
Song Xiaomi helped prepare dinner, even thinking to herself that they looked like a "newly-wed couple." She shared with Ming Tian her personal aspirations to be a dedicated wife and mother who cooks for her family daily, a stark contrast to her own mother, a busy chef and TV host. The family enjoyed the meal together. Meanwhile, at her own home, Fang Yu also ate, still reflecting on Ming Tian’s refusal of her help. A small, bitter taste lingered as Fang Zhou playfully accused her of being "jealous" while she was commenting on the mixed flavors of her own dish.
Episode 13 Recap
Song Xiaomi helped Ming Tian with his cooking, and as she watched him busy himself by her side, she couldn't help but imagine them as a newlywed couple, even envisioning sweet embraces. Ming Tian gently woke Song Xiaomi from her daydream, and she mentioned how her mother, busy with classes and TV shows, couldn't take care of her, so she learned to cook by watching her mother on television.
Later, Fang Yu enthusiastically arrived at Ming Tian’s home with some purchased food, only to see Song Xiaomi and Ming Tian, along with his siblings, looking intimately close. She quietly departed, feeling a surge of jealousy that Ming Tian had rejected her offer to help, yet seemed so affectionate with Song Xiaomi. As the preliminaries drew near, Zhengze Academy students intensified their training. Sun Hao underwent a fitness test where he encountered Ma Yichen.
Ma Yichen mockingly suggested Sun Hao would be eliminated in the first round and questioned Ming Tian's absence. Sun Hao retorted that the arena would reveal the true loser. When the fitness test results were posted, Ming Tian was surprisingly in first place, which stunned Ma Yichen. Despite this, Ma Yichen continued to disparage Ming Tian, calling him an "unskilled laborer."
Fang Yu immediately stepped in to defend Ming Tian, reminding Ma Yichen that Ming Tian had three S-rank Zhengze students as coaches and was improving rapidly while Ma Yichen idled. Luo Guanyan then invited Ma Yichen to observe Ming Tian's training firsthand. Watching Ming Tian execute fluid, skilled moves, Luo Guanyan noted his talent.
Ma Yichen dismissed it as pretense, but Luo Guanyan pointed out Ming Tian's dedication, practicing immediately after his fitness test, and questioned Ma Yichen's confidence against such an opponent. This observation spurred Ma Yichen to return to Zhiying Boxing Club and begin training with renewed intensity. Fang Yu's grandfather, displeased with her "diverse" life including attending a dance and teaching taekwondo, compelled her to take over a stagnant company project.
Meanwhile, at Cheng Yanan’s martial arts hall, she suggested to Luo Guanyan that his continued training there was inappropriate given their rivalry, especially since they were likely to meet in the finals. Luo Guanyan agreed to resume training after the Zhengze League Match and extended an invitation to dinner as a thank you for her saving him from the snake. Cheng Yanan initially demurred, but Luo Guanyan clarified it was a date.
Cheng Yanan, thinking he was trying to gain information for the competition, called him out, leading Luo Guanyan to playfully call her "stupid." As Luo Guanyan left, he encountered He Xiaofeng, who expressed her disapproval of his presence at Cheng Yanan's gym. Luo Guanyan maintained he had nothing to hide, but He Xiaofeng pressed him to choose between Zhiying and Cheng Yanan, and then between herself and Cheng Yanan.
Luo Guanyan gently refused her advances, stating he only saw her as a good friend and already had someone he liked. He Xiaofeng, realizing he meant Cheng Yanan, lashed out, disparaging Cheng Yanan's appearance and personality and vowing never to give up on Luo Guanyan, threatening to prevent any romance between him and Cheng Yanan. Back at the martial arts hall, Cheng Yanan's father discovered she had told Luo Guanyan to leave.
A heated argument ensued, escalating into a physical confrontation, with Cheng Yanan eventually being knocked down. Fang Yu arrived just then and offered her assistance, though Cheng Yanan downplayed the incident, saying it was just her father's way of showing affection. Fang Yu, needing to attend to company matters, asked Cheng Yanan to return some gift-wrapped books to the library for her. Cheng Yanan, curious about the contents, teased Fang Yu about hiding erotic novels, making Fang Yu defensive.
Cheng Yanan then agreed to help, jokingly promising to act as "China's #1 best friend" and prevent Song Xiaomi from having a chance with Ming Tian. Fang Yu dismissed her, but Cheng Yanan feigned offense and threatened not to return the books. Later, Song Xiaomi approached Ming Tian, insisting on cooking at his house. Ming Tian, reluctant to bother her, suggested taking his siblings to KFC instead.
However, Song Xiaomi persisted, claiming she had promised his younger siblings a home-cooked meal for their good exam scores. Cheng Yanan, having been following Song Xiaomi to "help" Fang Yu, intervened and insisted on joining them, making up an exaggerated exam score to justify her presence. While Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan bickered, Ming Tian seized the opportunity and quickly ran off.
Undeterred, Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan proceeded to Ming Tian’s home and prepared an elaborate meal for him and his siblings, earning praise from the younger children. Song Xiaomi, proud of her culinary success and confident she had "caught" Ming Tian's family, snapped a photo of their happy gathering. At her office, Fang Yu received the picture from Song Xiaomi.
Seeing everyone enjoying Song Xiaomi's meal, especially Cheng Yanan who had previously shown disdain for her cooking, Fang Yu was furious and immediately blocked Song Xiaomi. Driven by a desire to "win," Fang Yu then spent time watching cooking shows and preparing ingredients, declaring that cooking "was not that hard." The next morning, Fang Zhou was astonished to see Fang Yu, who had never cooked for him, preparing a full table of food.
Though he was wary of her culinary skills, Fang Yu coerced him into trying her dishes. She later brought her prepared chicken dish to the company, but her cooking attempt was disastrous. Fang Zhou called her to report that the chicken was undercooked and had sent employees rushing to the restroom. Ming Tian's training continued to be physically demanding.
Both Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan encouraged him to rest, but Ming Tian insisted on going to his cafe job, stating he couldn't take a leave during his two-month promotional period. Song Xiaomi, feeling responsible for a training kick that caused him pain, offered to take his place at the cafe, also mentioning her need for money. Cheng Yanan supported the idea, urging Ming Tian not to let a small injury affect his performance in the upcoming competition.
Later that day, Fang Yu stopped at the cafe. Feeling overwhelmed, she approached the rabbit mascot working there, unaware that Song Xiaomi was filling in for Ming Tian. She confided her anxieties, asking if boys prefer girls who can cook, are petite, sweet, and know how to act cute, implying she lacked these qualities. The rabbit, which was Song Xiaomi, gave a teasing but affirming response, then removed the head.
Fang Yu was stunned to see Song Xiaomi, who revealed she was covering Ming Tian’s shift. Fang Yu was mortified to realize that Ming Tian had been the rabbit mascot all along during her previous confessions. She ran off in embarrassment.
Flashbacks confirmed Fang Yu's realization: Ming Tian, as the rabbit, had specifically saved strawberry ice cream for her and delivered a speech about learning to accept help and care from others, a message Fang Yu now understood was directed at her. Song Xiaomi and a friend discussed the incident, with Song Xiaomi explaining that it was understandable Fang Yu didn't know about Ming Tian's various jobs.
Song Xiaomi was pleased she had prevented a "private meeting" between Fang Yu and Ming Tian and vowed not to tell Ming Tian about Fang Yu's misidentification, wanting to use the situation to her advantage. That night, Fang Yu, still mortified by the cafe incident, called Cheng Yanan late at night, unable to sleep due to her embarrassment. Cheng Yanan chastised her for revealing too much to a "random rabbit mascot."
She advised Fang Yu to simply "pretend that you don't know" that Ming Tian was the rabbit, as he didn't know she knew. Fang Yu struggled with the idea of pretending, feeling she would be too awkward. Cheng Yanan then suggested a drastic solution: to be even stricter during training and push Ming Tian so hard that he wouldn't even recognize his own siblings, thereby eliminating any awkwardness and allowing Fang Yu to "save face" against Song Xiaomi.
The next morning, Fang Zhou discovered a cut on Fang Yu’s hand. Fang Yu tried to lie, claiming she cut herself on loose wool threads, but Fang Zhou, seeing through her flimsy excuse given the hot weather, pressed her. Fang Yu finally admitted she had hurt herself while attempting to cook in the middle of the night, driven by a desire to prove herself against Song Xiaomi.
Fang Zhou wisely pointed out that Fang Yu only cared when Song Xiaomi cooked for Ming Tian, not for anyone else, concluding that Fang Yu was simply blind to her own feelings for Ming Tian.
Episode 14 Recap
Song Xiaomi was relieved she had covered Ming Tian's shift, fearing what might happen if Fang Yu and Ming Tian had progressed further. She and Sun Hao decided to seize the opportunity to win over their respective crushes. Meanwhile, Ming Tian continued his intense home workouts. His younger siblings, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, secretly created a booklet to evaluate whether Song Xiaomi or Fang Yu would be a better girlfriend for Ming Tian, finding them equally matched.
Late at night, a troubled Fang Yu sought out Cheng Yanan. Cheng Yanan confronted Fang Yu about her feelings, asking, "When did you start to care so much about Song Xiaomi's feelings?" Fang Yu denied it, but Cheng Yanan pointed out that if Song Xiaomi had made a meal for anyone else, Fang Yu wouldn't "even bat an eye at it." She concluded, "Stop lying to yourself. The one you care about isn't Song Xiaomi, it's Ming Tian!"
Fang Yu vehemently denied it, but Cheng Yanan insisted that bystanders see clearly and that they would talk when Fang Yu was ready to admit her true feelings. As Cheng Yanan left, Fang Yu called after her to ask if Song Xiaomi's cooking was truly good. Cheng Yanan confirmed it was "very delicious," adding it was why she had become friends with Song Xiaomi "against my conscience."
Cheng Yanan advised Fang Yu to pretend not to know about Ming Tian's feelings and to be even stricter with him during training. Fang Yu, in an internal monologue, admitted that it wasn't that she didn't want to confess, but rather she felt it was useless because Ming Tian didn't like her back. Feeling dejected, Fang Yu spotted Song Xiaomi and Ming Tian chatting. Panicked, Fang Yu feared Song Xiaomi had revealed her secret crush to Ming Tian.
She rushed to intercept Ming Tian, trying to explain away "nonsense" Song Xiaomi might have told him. However, Ming Tian revealed that Song Xiaomi had only told him about Fang Yu's suggestion for everyone to chip in to buy him new sneakers as a birthday gift, a kind gesture he planned to handle himself once he got his paycheck. Relieved, Fang Yu checked his old sneakers, confirming they needed replacing, and dismissed Ming Tian.
Ming Tian, reflecting on the conversation, wondered how "Senior Sis got drunk enough to think about giving me sneakers," still unaware of Fang Yu's true feelings. Back at the boxing club, Fang Yu realized Song Xiaomi had deliberately tricked her and was annoyed, vowing to get her back. Song Xiaomi, on the other hand, admitted to Ming Tian that bothering Fang Yu was satisfying, "even more satisfying than hitting her in the ring!"
Ming Tian led the team's warm-ups and formally welcomed Fang Yu back. During the exercises, Ming Tian sensed an awkward atmosphere among his teammates, but they all denied it when he questioned them. Later, Ming Tian prepared for training with Fang Yu, who, following Cheng Yanan's advice, was exceptionally harsh with her punches, drawing admiration from onlookers.
Luo Guanyan explained to Ming Tian that aside from strength and speed, a fighter's psychological composure is key, especially among equally skilled S-rank players. He advised Ming Tian to get used to Fang Yu's strength, speed, and formidable aura to prepare for future opponents. After the brutal training, Ming Tian and Sun Hao showered. Sun Hao complained his body was falling apart from the harsh training, but Ming Tian, despite the intense pain inflicted by Fang Yu, felt no resentment.
Instead, he was inwardly delighted, knowing that the pain signaled his gradual path to becoming stronger. Cheng Yanan continued to urge Fang Yu to express her feelings for Ming Tian, but Fang Yu refused, convinced Ming Tian didn't like her. Cheng Yanan was exasperated by Fang Yu's "cowardice" in love, contrasting it with her courage in the boxing ring.
She argued that love and boxing were similar, both requiring the courage to step into the arena, or one would be "only worthy of giving Song Xiaomi your blessings." Meanwhile, on his way to work at the coffee shop, Ming Tian was intercepted by Sun Hao. Sun Hao, claiming it was his lifelong dream to wear a mascot costume, offered Ming Tian enough money to cover his shift, convincing Ming Tian to let him take over.
At the coffee shop, Song Xiaomi, thinking the rabbit mascot was Ming Tian, approached it to confess her feelings. She admitted to being shy despite her usual demeanor and confessed, "I admit it. When I first pursued you, it was for the sake of succeeding, but. . . now that we've spent some time together, I've realized that I really like you." Sun Hao, terrified, finally ripped off the mascot head, revealing himself.
Furious, Song Xiaomi immediately chased him, ready to fight. Sun Hao, fleeing, promised to keep her confession a secret, knowing "Dead people can't talk!" The next day, Sun Hao grimaced in pain from his injuries, which were mistaken for an illness. Fang Yu, spurred by Cheng Yanan's previous scolding, had regained her confidence but still struggled with how to approach Ming Tian. She practiced her confession, asking, "Ming Tian, what do you think of me. . . ?"
News arrived that Ming Tian was assigned to a challenging group for the preliminaries, including Ma Yichen, whom he sought revenge against, and Luo Guanyan, for whom he needed extensive preparation. Song Xiaomi called it a "death group." Ming Tian learned from Cheng Yanan that Fang Yu had won her first competition in just thirty-seven seconds, causing all her opponents to forfeit and earning her fame.
Cheng Yanan suggested Ming Tian ask Fang Yu for tips, leading him to approach her. Seeing this, a jealous Song Xiaomi challenged Cheng Yanan to a spar, while Ming Tian, observing their conflict, mused that "love is poisonous." Ming Tian asked Fang Yu for advice on preparing for matches, specifically about mental strategy. Fang Yu explained that she was not more gifted, but possessed stronger willpower.
She emphasized that a fighter's true drive comes from telling oneself "I won't lose" when entering the arena, thereby strengthening resolve and courage. She also taught him how to absorb punches by shortening arm distance and defending weaker spots. Fang Yu stressed that overcoming the natural instinct to avoid danger, and losing the fear of being hit, was key to becoming stronger. Ming Tian thanked her profusely for her invaluable tips.
After Ming Tian finished his questions, Fang Yu gazed into his eyes, trying to gather the courage to speak her true feelings. However, Ming Tian, oblivious, announced he had to go to class, abruptly ending their conversation. Fang Yu later expressed her frustration over the phone to Cheng Yanan, saying it wasn't that she wouldn't confess, just that she wasn't ready yet, and insisted she had her own plan.
Back home, Fang Yu tried her hand at cooking again, but the result was a burned mess. Her family, upon seeing her failed attempt, offered cooking advice. Fang Yu then called Sun Hao, asking for a favor, and he readily agreed to help her with cooking lessons, even tasting her efforts and offering encouragement. Ming Tian continued practicing his boxing, focusing on the techniques Fang Yu taught him to overcome fear and become stronger. After a training session, Ming Tian invited Fang Yu to eat at the cafeteria, but she politely declined, saying she had something to do at home, and quickly left.
Episode 15 Recap
Fang Yu longed to express her true feelings to Ming Tian but ultimately held back. She decided to bake him bread as a gesture of her affection, but the loaves all burned. An idea sparked when she saw Fang Zhou eating stir-fried noodles from Sun Hao’s family restaurant, inspiring her to learn how to make them herself. She approached Sun Hao, who was eager to help her.
Under his guidance, Fang Yu made steady progress, despite a minor mishap when tossing the wok. Meanwhile, Ming Tian grew increasingly composed during Fang Yu's rigorous training sessions, even managing to deflect some of her attacks. His younger siblings, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, supported his training by going to school on their own.
Ming Lang told Ming Tian they were old enough to go by themselves and that Ming Tian should focus on the competition, adding that he could protect Ming Zhu. Ming Tian was touched by their support and vowed not to disappoint them. Following a training session, Fang Yu declined Ming Tian's invitation to eat together, leaving alone. Her frequent, mysterious visits to Sun Hao’s noodle stall to learn cooking began to raise questions among their peers.
Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan, exhausted from training Ming Tian and Sun Hao, often fell asleep in class. Sun Hao, witnessing this, expressed concern to the Director, worrying that their efforts to help them would negatively impact their own upcoming competitions. Later that night, the Director summoned Sun Hao and took him on a bicycle ride to Cheng Yanan’s family's boxing club.
There, the Director revealed that Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi secretly trained at night to hone their skills and maintain their perennial top-three ranking at Zhengze. The Director emphasized that while natural talent aids in victory, it's not foolproof, and consistent practice is essential. He stated that Cheng Yanan and the other two trained so hard they would not stop until the ground was soaked with sweat, proving that those more capable are also more hardworking.
Back at home, Fang Yu continued her culinary practice, meticulously chopping onions until she had four large basins full. Her efforts paid off; her stir-fried noodles were a success, drawing praise from Sun Hao and Cheng Yanan, who declared them as good as Mother Hao's. Fang Yu confided that she intended to use the noodles to express her feelings to Ming Tian in a subtle way.
She believed this approach would allow him to gracefully reject her if he didn't reciprocate her feelings, without causing undue pressure or affecting his training. Cheng Yanan then offered to help execute the plan more discreetly than Fang Yu's initial idea of going directly to Ming Tian's house. Ming Tian found Sun Hao behaving oddly and suggested he see a doctor.
Sun Hao, eager to share a secret, revealed to Ming Tian that he had made "progress" with Fang Yu, stating there was "a feeling like we're lovers." He explained that Fang Yu had been coming to his noodle stall every night after closing to learn stir-fried noodles. Sun Hao described Fang Yu as secretly loving to smile, looking cute when she was scared of being burned by the oil. He concluded that she would be a good wife and mother.
Just then, Fang Yu called out to Sun Hao, and the two walked off together. Witnessing their departure, Ming Tian grew increasingly disheartened. He channeled his frustration into intense training, pushing himself to his limits. Spotting Ming Tian’s dejection, Cheng Yanan pulled him away from training. She led him to a bustling area where Fang Yu had set up a noodle stall, treating all the students to stir-fried noodles under the guise of cheering everyone on.
Cheng Yanan subtly nudged Ming Tian, stating that Fang Yu was doing this for a "certain person." Ming Tian, recalling Sun Hao’s earlier boasts, immediately assumed the noodles were for Sun Hao and tried to leave. However, Fang Yu spotted him. Her face lit up with a smile as she immediately began preparing a bowl for him. Just then, Song Xiaomi arrived, carrying a specially made "love lunch" for Ming Tian.
Cheng Yanan playfully tried to snatch Song Xiaomi's lunch, but Ming Tian intervened. Ming Tian chose to leave with Song Xiaomi, heading to a secluded spot to eat. Behind them, Fang Yu's earlier joy vanished, replaced by a profound sense of loss. As Ming Tian ate Song Xiaomi's lunch, he seemed distracted. Song Xiaomi noticed a grain of rice on his lip, delicately removed it, and ate it, creating a moment of intimacy.
Fang Yu, passing by, witnessed this and misinterpreted the gesture as Song Xiaomi kissing Ming Tian, with him seemingly not refusing. Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, Fang Yu fled the scene. Sun Hao, who had been following her out of concern, saw her distraught state and tried to stop her, but Fang Yu, in her emotional turmoil, instinctively threw him over her shoulder.
Concerned, Sun Hao followed Fang Yu back to his noodle stall and prepared a bowl of stir-fried noodles for her, even offering her his family’s secret fiery hot chili paste. As she struggled with the spice, Sun Hao realized the profound truth: Fang Yu had learned to make the noodles specifically for Ming Tian.
Though initially disheartened, Sun Hao was later comforted by his mother, who gently pointed out that Fang Yu already held someone else in her heart and that pursuing unrequited love often leads to tears and heartbreak. Sun Hao confessed that seeing Fang Yu in pain hurt him more than his own disappointment.
He resolved not to give up on her entirely, but rather to "stand behind her, silently keeping watch," hoping that one day she might turn around and realize she couldn't live without him. His mother expressed pride in his maturity and assured him of her unwavering support for his choices.
Shortly after, Sun Hao received a call from Song Xiaomi, who excitedly informed him that she had achieved her "first kiss" with Ming Tian, describing it as a "small step for me, Song Xiaomi, is a big step towards your happiness and mine!" She wanted to publicly display her progress to Fang Yu, but Sun Hao advised against it.
He warned her to "cook the frog in warm water," a metaphor for gradually winning Ming Tian over without scaring him off with an overly aggressive approach. Meanwhile, Fang Yu, still reeling from the day's events, returned to the martial arts hall and began relentlessly striking sandbags without her gloves. Cheng Yanan tried to console her, attributing her anger to Ming Tian and Song Xiaomi. However, Fang Yu's distress was deeper.
When Cheng Yanan’s father mentioned teaching his disciple Luo Guanyan the "Death Strike," Fang Yu reacted with intense anger. She questioned if it was the same boxing move that had killed someone in a Macau boxing ring years ago. Cheng Yanan's father confirmed it was a move developed by his master, and that his senior had used it to kill someone in that arena.
Fang Yu warned Cheng Yanan never to mention the name "Death Strike" in front of her, and threatened to end their friendship if Cheng Yanan ever learned it. She tearfully explained that the boxer who died in the arena that day was "someone very important" to her, and she hated the "Death Strike" and even more, the person who had used it.
Ming Tian, too, continued his intense training, recalling his father's determination before fights and vowing not to disappoint him. Later, Fang Yu, still consumed by pain, realized that she had been thinking of Uncle Ji (Ming Tian's father), reflecting on how much it must have hurt him when he was knocked down by the Death Strike. She confessed that she wanted to experience that same pain, punching without gloves until her hands were raw. Her brother, Fang Zhou, discovered her bleeding hands and expressed concern, reminding her that an MMA athlete's hands are their most important asset.
Episode 16 Recap
Song Xiaomi, confident that she and Ming Tian would soon be a couple, eagerly anticipated a chance to boast to Fang Yu. However, Sun Hao, wishing to spare Fang Yu any heartache, suggested a more gradual approach, like "boiling a frog in warm water," a strategy Song Xiaomi ultimately accepted. Meanwhile, Fang Yu furiously punched a sandbag at the martial arts hall, haunted by the image of Song Xiaomi kissing Ming Tian.
Cheng Yanan urged Fang Yu to seek clarification from Ming Tian, but her advice only intensified Fang Yu's frustration. Later, while having dinner at Cheng Yanan’s home, Fang Yu overheard a conversation about the "Death Strike"—the very technique that killed Ji Gang. She learned that the person who delivered the fatal blow was Cheng Yanan's father's senior martial brother.
Startled and enraged, Fang Yu immediately stood up to leave, sternly warning Cheng Yanan that if she ever learned the Death Strike, their friendship would be irrevocably severed. Ji Gang held profound significance for Fang Yu, and she harbored deep resentment for both the Death Strike and the one who wielded it. In his own space, Ming Tian, contemplating his upcoming league match, began to understand the immense pressures his father must have faced.
Gazing at his father's photograph, he firmly resolved not to disappoint him. Back home, Fang Yu continued her relentless training, her hands bleeding from the impact. Fang Zhou, concerned, tried to persuade her to let go of her pain, but Fang Yu couldn't. She confessed that Ji Gang felt more like a parent to her than her actual mother and father, having been the most important person in her life, especially when her parents were away.
Cheng Yanan found Luo Guanyan and urged him not to learn the Death Strike. Luo Guanyan, however, insisted the accident wasn't solely the Death Strike's fault. He revealed that he had watched the competition video and from his observation, the final strike was not a lethal blow, and the experienced athlete should not have died from it. Cheng Yanan's stomach grumbled, prompting Luo Guanyan to offer to treat her to baked flatbread and fried bread sticks.
She declined, explaining she was dieting to make her body lighter and increase her punching speed, all in preparation to finally beat Fang Yu. Ming Tian had a vivid dream where Fang Yu "wall-slammed" him, expressing her dislike for the situation and the image of Song Xiaomi kissing him that she couldn't erase from her mind. Ming Tian tried to clarify it was a misunderstanding, but Fang Yu was insistent she had to "completely erase that image."
As she leaned in to kiss him, Ming Tian abruptly woke up, startled and confused. Downstairs, he found his siblings, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, joyfully eating a breakfast made by Song Xiaomi. Ming Tian attempted to clarify some matters with her, but she cut him off, instructing him to focus solely on the upcoming preliminaries. The day of the preliminaries arrived at Zhengze Academy. Sun Hao attended with his mother.
Song Xiaomi also brought Ming Zhu and Ming Lang to cheer for Ming Tian. Ma Yichen confronted Ming Tian, declaring him fated to be a loser. Ming Tian calmly responded that he hoped Ma Yichen would get a chance to prove his words in the ring. Fang Yu arrived in the audience, eliciting cheers; as S-rank players, she, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi did not have to participate in the preliminaries.
The principals of Zhengze and Zhiying academies exchanged veiled threats before the supervisor initiated the matches. Two groups of competitors simultaneously entered the arena, with Sun Hao in one of them. He was immediately pinned by his female opponent. However, drawing on his diligent training and street-fighting techniques, Sun Hao quickly turned the tables and defeated her. Later, while purchasing drinks, Fang Yu overheard a mysterious individual arrogantly disparaging Zhengze Academy.
She attempted to pursue the person but was stopped by Ming Tian. He seemed to have something urgent to tell her, anxiously reaching out to hold her hand as she tried to walk away. Fang Yu, still replaying the scene of Song Xiaomi kissing Ming Tian in her mind, instinctively pulled her hand away, the awkward atmosphere prompting her to quickly flee.
Elsewhere, He Xiaofeng tried to give Luo Guanyan her lucky bandages, but her gesture was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Cheng Yanan. Watching Cheng Yanan encourage Luo Guanyan, a jealous He Xiaofeng made an excuse to leave. Cheng Yanan's father also arrived to watch Luo Guanyan's match. Luo Guanyan then faced Sun Hao in the ring.
Luo Guanyan initially adopted a defensive stance, allowing Sun Hao, who had already fought multiple rounds, to attack so they could fight under the same conditions. Sun Hao, frustrated, pressed his offense, but Luo Guanyan eventually unleashed his formidable skill, defeating him. As Ming Tian prepared for his match, Fang Zhou, attending a company meeting, opened his laptop to watch the live broadcast.
Fang Yu found Ming Tian and encouraged him, telling him not to be nervous and that his hard work would pay off. In the ring, Ming Tian immediately attacked Luo Guanyan, but his impatience proved costly. He was quickly knocked down, causing Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, Song Xiaomi, and Fang Zhou to watch on with bated breath.
Episode 17 Recap
During the heated match, Ming Tian was knocked to the ground by Luo Guanyan. Surprisingly, Luo Guanyan suddenly forfeited, stunning everyone present. He Xiaofeng, whom Luo Guanyan had recently appointed as the head of the Zhiying Boxing Club, angrily confronted him, unable to understand his motives. The matches continued, and Ming Tian faced Ma Yichen next. Cheng Yanan's father, watching from the audience, felt an inexplicable familiarity with Ming Tian's fighting style.
Ma Yichen, having studied Ming Tian's weaknesses, quickly knocked him down again. However, the encouraging words of Ming Tian's younger siblings, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, spurred him on. When Ma Yichen fouled him, Ming Tian, fueled by the effective training from Fang Yu and the others, rose again. The transformed Ming Tian easily pinned Ma Yichen to the ground and secured the victory. Though bruised, Ming Tian had truly achieved his goal.
Later, after getting his injuries bandaged, Ma Yichen tried to provoke him again, but Ming Tian, now confident, remained unfazed. Cheng Yanan's father found Luo Guanyan's forfeiture puzzling, believing it was a deliberate act to allow Ming Tian to seek revenge. He proposed that Luo Guanyan date Cheng Yanan, promising to teach him the "Death Strike" if he agreed, having observed Luo Guanyan's affection for his daughter. Luo Guanyan accepted, unaware that He Xiaofeng had overheard their entire conversation.
The school principal was highly impressed by Ming Tian's performance and rescinded his expulsion. Ming Tian had finally proven worthy of the trust placed in him by Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi. At the celebration, Ming Tian felt a newfound warmth observing Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi's playful banter. He reflected that he had initially disliked combat and the "combat-crazed seniors," but their influence had gradually changed him.
He now understood that he was no longer fighting out of anger but to achieve his dreams and fight for his own life, experiencing aspects of life he had never known before. Ming Tian, Fang Yu, and Song Xiaomi headed home together. Song Xiaomi expressed her intention to help Ming Tian's family with their lunch boxes, playfully asserting her right to do so to Fang Yu before thanking her for the ride.
At Ming Tian's home, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang were overjoyed by the snacks Song Xiaomi brought, with Ming Lang even asking if she could visit every day. Song Xiaomi joked she would move in if Ming Tian wasn't against it. The children then innocently wondered if Song Xiaomi becoming their brother's girlfriend would impact Fang Yu, prompting Song Xiaomi to cut short their discussion to prepare their lunch boxes.
Ming Tian offered to help, but Song Xiaomi insisted it was "not troublesome" and that she was "willing." Later, as Ming Tian walked Song Xiaomi to the main street, she commented on the beautiful moon and stars, sharing her mother's advice to look at the sky when upset to realize the smallness of one's worries. Song Xiaomi sensed Ming Tian had something serious to tell her.
Ming Tian expressed gratitude for her kindness to him and his siblings, but before he could elaborate, Song Xiaomi interrupted, insisting her actions were voluntary. Ming Tian acknowledged her efforts couldn't be measured by money, which made him conflicted. Song Xiaomi urged him not to overthink it.
Ming Tian, despite her attempts to stop him, told her she was a "really good and really cute girl" and that he understood her feelings but couldn't be selfish by taking advantage of her kindness. He then confessed, "I have someone I like." Ming Tian apologized, but Song Xiaomi replied that he didn't need to apologize, as his feelings didn't prevent her from liking him.
She assured him she wouldn't bother him, even if she wouldn't give up, then quickly bid him goodbye. Alone in the alley, Song Xiaomi shed tears, lamenting Ming Tian's blunt honesty and how it shattered her hopeful illusion. She cried out her frustration before reminding herself to maintain her reputation in public.
Tormented by the image of Luo Guanyan's forfeiture, Cheng Yanan confronted him, slapping him and demanding to know why he entered the competition only to forfeit, adding that her father liked him. Calmly, Luo Guanyan expressed happiness that she cared so much, feeling his actions were worthwhile. Cheng Yanan denied caring and handed him an apple she had been carrying. As she tried to leave, Luo Guanyan stopped her and confessed, "You are the apple of my eye."
He explained that his visits to her family's boxing club and his desire to learn the Death Strike were primarily driven by his wish to see her every day. He added that he didn't care about the league ranking or Zhiying students' opinions, only her feelings and seeing her proud, winning smile. Confused, Cheng Yanan said she needed time to think and left. Meanwhile, Luo Guanyan stood alone, quietly waiting for her answer.
Later, at the gym, Fang Yu found Cheng Yanan taking her anger out on a punching bag and correctly deduced that Luo Guanyan had confessed to her. Seeing her friend's conflicted state, Fang Yu noted that Cheng Yanan had "completely fallen into the enemy's hands" and should consider accepting his confession. That night, a sleepless Cheng Yanan tossed and turned, annoying Fang Yu.
Cheng Yanan complained about Luo Guanyan's "apple of my eye" comment, literally wondering why an apple would have her eye in it. Fang Yu explained the idiom's true meaning: he only cares about her. Cheng Yanan still struggled with the metaphor, questioning why he couldn't use "coffee mate" or "almond in chocolate" instead. Exasperated, Fang Yu threatened to hit her with an apple if she didn't let her sleep.
Fang Yu gave Cheng Yanan a box of tissues before going to bed, and Cheng Yanan began plucking them one by one, muttering, "I like him. I don't like him." The Zhiying Principal confronted Luo Guanyan about his forfeiture. Luo Guanyan apologized, stating he did what he felt was necessary. The Principal moved to strip him of his boxing club presidency, but Luo Guanyan calmly stated he had already handed the position to He Xiaofeng.
Annoyed, the Principal punished Luo Guanyan with janitorial duties for the rest of the semester. While cleaning the bathroom, Ma Yichen mocked him, but Luo Guanyan remained unfazed. He Xiaofeng also passed by, telling him to focus on cleaning and not to worry about the club. Ming Tian reflected on his journey, noting that what seemed strange at the beginning of the school year—the world of combat—had become familiar, and he finally understood the passion for MMA.
Sun Hao approached, eager to train for next year's competition to become a stronger support for Fang Yu. Song Xiaomi then appeared, bringing lunch for them both. Later, Song Xiaomi complained to Sun Hao that it was her first time being rejected. She dramatically wished to "die drunk," but Sun Hao pointed out she couldn't get drunk on carbonated drinks.
Sun Hao inwardly noted that her rejection spurred him to work harder to become a better man so he could confess to Fang Yu. Song Xiaomi wished him luck, and Sun Hao tried to comfort her, suggesting they be "allies" and "gather warmth together," which confused her. Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi fretted over their upcoming English makeup exam. Ming Tian offered to help them study, and they eagerly accepted.
Fang Yu decided to join their study session, intending to supervise Song Xiaomi and prevent her from getting too close to Ming Tian. As the others left, Fang Yu wryly observed that she was starting to sound like Song Xiaomi herself. Meanwhile, Fang Yu's English teacher gave her a perfect score, baffled by her uniquely clever exam solution. Separately, Ming Tian tutored He Xiaohe in sports biomechanics.
Fang Yu later confronted her brother, Fang Zhou, who admitted to "revising" her messy homework because they were "on the same side." Enraged, Fang Yu snatched his popsicle. At the Zhengze Boxing Club, Luo Guanyan arrived to help Cheng Yanan with her English, bringing her an ice cream. Elsewhere, He Xiaofeng found Luo Guanyan doing his cleaning duties and offered to help so he could finish faster and go assist the others with their studies.
Later, at a group study session, Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan complained about the difficulty of memorizing vocabulary. Sun Hao arrived with food, relaying Ming Tian's instruction that they must study while eating. When Cheng Yanan complained of sleepiness, Fang Yu and Ming Tian walked in together, prompting Song Xiaomi to silently wonder why they arrived as a pair. Fang Yu held up some apples to help wake a drowsy Cheng Yanan, whose eyes widened in recognition.
Episode 18 Recap
Ming Tian and Sun Hao were walking together, carrying equipment, when Song Xiaomi unexpectedly appeared. Ming Tian seemed a bit nervous to see her. Song Xiaomi had come specifically for Sun Hao, bringing him lunch, and her words were intentionally intimate, seemingly hoping to make Ming Tian jealous. Sun Hao recalled Song Xiaomi tearfully confiding in him about her heartbreak the night before, and he believed that with her strong will, she would eventually win Ming Tian over.
Later, Ming Tian learned that both Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi had failed their English exams and were feeling lost about the re-exam in three days. He offered to tutor them. Upon hearing that Ming Tian would be helping Song Xiaomi, Fang Yu felt a pang of jealousy. While in class, Fang Yu found herself daydreaming about Ming Tian tutoring her, becoming so lost in thought that she didn't respond when her teacher called her name.
Despite her efforts to intentionally answer questions incorrectly in her exam, hoping to fail and thus have a reason for Ming Tian to tutor her, she received a perfect score, much to her frustration. After class, as she passed by Ming Tian's classroom, she saw him tutoring Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan, which made her even more upset.
She returned home angrily to confront Fang Zhou, who explained that he had simply tidied up her messy homework and corrected her answers, finding her anger perplexing. With Sun Hao's help, Song Xiaomi gradually remembered many English words, and their bond visibly grew warmer. Meanwhile, Fang Yu went to Ming Tian's part-time car wash job to help him finish early, so he could go tutor Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi.
At the martial arts school, Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan were waiting for Ming Tian to arrive for their tutoring session, but to their surprise, Ming Tian arrived with Fang Yu, which stirred jealousy in Song Xiaomi. Fang Yu then produced the decorative apples that Luo Guanyan had used during his confession, a sight that caused Cheng Yanan to immediately retreat into a tent.
Cheng Yanan was still troubled, worrying that Luo Guanyan might be expelled from Zhiying, and considered messaging him. However, when Ming Tian called out to her, she unintentionally sent a voice message to Luo Guanyan, which contained her complaints about him and her newfound aversion to apples. Luo Guanyan listened to the message and laughed heartily. Later, Cheng Yanan expressed her continued frustration, admitting that Fang Yu's teasing about the apples and Luo Guanyan had gotten to her.
At the Fang Corporation, Fang Yu's grandfather praised her meticulously prepared proposal. He expressed his desire for her to join the company's Planning Department immediately. Fang Yu was confused, reminding him of their prior agreement that she would only enter the company after graduating from university.
Her grandfather reiterated the urgency, stating his need for talented individuals like her to assist Manager Liu and reminding her of Fang Zhou's early responsibilities and her own past promise to help out when she had time. He emphasized that being part of a powerful family came with great responsibility and destiny. Despite her reservations, Fang Yu had to yield to her grandfather's command.
She agreed to his terms, learning that Fang Zhou would soon travel to Hong Kong for a finance meeting, and she would be heading to Dubai. Ming Tian felt a sense of emptiness and the days at school seemed bland since Fang Yu's absence. He even experienced a vivid hallucination of her running alongside him, offering advice, only for her to playfully vanish.
Later, Song Xiaomi excitedly announced that both she and Cheng Yanan had successfully passed their re-exams, though with low scores. Sun Hao and others congratulated them. Cheng Yanan, however, was upset by her low score and wanted to retake the exam, but Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao reassured her that passing was what mattered.
To celebrate their success and thank everyone for their help, they decided to go to an amusement park together and invited Ming Tian to bring Ming Zhu and Ming Lang. Ming Tian asked if Fang Yu would be joining them, to which Song Xiaomi curtly replied that it had nothing to do with him. Meanwhile, Fang Yu, despite her demanding schedule at the company, longed to return to Zhengze for combat training. Her brother, Fang Zhou, understood her sentiments perfectly.
He confided in her that he had already planned for her to return to Zhengze once their grandfather traveled abroad. He preferred seeing her in athletic clothes, happily boxing, rather than in formal attire with a perpetually sour expression. Fang Yu acknowledged his observation, affirming that the powerful, athletic queen was her true self.
That evening, Song Xiaomi was preparing stir-fried noodles at Ming Tian's home when Ma Yichen and a group of his companions arrived, shouting for Ming Tian to come out. Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan confronted them, refusing to let them disturb Ming Tian. Just then, Fang Yu arrived. Song Xiaomi mockingly declared that Ma Yichen had just offended the "MMA Queen" and was in for trouble.
Fang Yu clarified that while Zhengze Academy's rules prohibit initiating fights outside of school, Ma Yichen's group had brought weapons and threatened Ming Tian's home, making their actions self-defense. Song Xiaomi urged them to finish the fight quickly before Ming Tian returned. Fang Yu warned Ma Yichen that if anything happened to Ming Tian or his siblings, she would ensure "terrible things" happened to him. Intimidated, Ma Yichen and his group quickly fled.
Fang Yu then told Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan to keep the incident a secret from Ming Tian. When Ming Tian returned, he found everyone gathered and asked if something was amiss. Song Xiaomi feigned nonchalance, claiming they were just there for free food, while Cheng Yanan urged everyone to hurry up and eat. Fang Yu offered Ming Tian some meat, and he thanked her. As they continued their dinner, Fang Yu and Ming Tian had a private conversation.
Fang Yu explained that she had visited him at the company to thank him for coming to see her earlier, not expecting to find everyone else there. Ming Tian admitted he had hoped she came to announce her availability for the amusement park trip, stating that Ming Zhu and Ming Lang really wanted her to join. Fang Yu then asked about his own wishes, and Ming Tian, after a brief pause, confirmed that he, too, hoped she could come.
Fang Yu explained that she could only return to school once her grandfather went abroad, and that in the future, she might have to be absent from school for weeks at a time due to company commitments, but she would never give up her education. Ming Tian understood. The following Sunday, Fang Yu's driver, Uncle Zhao, took a different route than usual.
When Fang Yu questioned him, he revealed that Fang Zhou had instructed him to take her to the amusement park instead of the company. Fang Zhou had even prepared a change of clothes for her, texting her to confirm if he was a "wonderful brother." Back at the Fang Group, Fang Zhou was surprisingly hosting the meeting on the Project Department Personnel Structure Readjustment, much to the surprise of the attendees, as Fang Yu was expected to lead it.
Fang Yu, now smiling, realized Fang Zhou's cleverness and mused about changing her password. At the amusement park, Ming Zhu and Ming Lang were eagerly asking about Fang Yu's arrival. Song Xiaomi, Cheng Yanan, and Sun Hao were ready to enter, assuming Fang Yu wouldn't show up. Just as they were about to go in, Fang Yu called out to them. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang excitedly greeted her.
Fang Yu apologized for being late, explaining that her usual clothes were unsuitable for the amusement park, hence her different attire, which Sun Hao complimented. As they enjoyed the park, Sun Hao proposed that after playing on the children's rides, it was time for the older students to choose some attractions. Ming Tian admitted he was scared of heights and offered to stay behind with Ming Zhu and Ming Lang to watch their bags.
Fang Yu also claimed to be afraid of heights and offered to stay with him. While Song Xiaomi wanted Ming Tian to ride the roller coaster with her, Cheng Yanan intervened and suggested that Fang Yu and Ming Tian go explore together instead. With no other options, Ming Tian and Fang Yu left together, leaving Sun Hao to care for the two younger children and their belongings, while Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan went on the ride. Meanwhile, Fang Zhou continued to preside over the company meeting.
Episode 19 Recap
Ming Tian invited Fang Yu to an amusement park for Sunday, but she declined, stating company arrangements. A hint of disappointment crossed Ming Tian's face as he left her office. Upon exiting the Fang Corporation, Ming Tian encountered Fang Yu's grandfather, who gave him an unfriendly look. Later, Fang Yu was touched that Ming Tian had come to her personally.
She considered making him stir-fried noodles but then recalled how he had chosen Song Xiaomi's lunchbox over her stir-fried noodles previously, which saddened her. Outside Ming Tian's home, Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi were waiting when Ma Yichen arrived with a group of thugs, intending to fight Ming Tian. Fang Yu also arrived just in time.
At a nearby abandoned factory, Fang Yu confidently removed her high heels, and together with Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan, they effortlessly defeated Ma Yichen and his gang. After threatening Ma Yichen, the three women made a pact to keep the night's events a secret from Ming Tian. When Ming Tian returned home, he joined them for dinner, which Song Xiaomi had prepared.
Fang Yu found it hard to enjoy her meal, still bothered that Ming Tian ultimately didn't get to eat her stir-fried noodles. Over dinner, Ming Tian expressed his hope that Fang Yu would join them at the amusement park the next day, but she reiterated her refusal. She explained that she had been trained as the Fang Corporation's heir since childhood, with little say in her own life choices. Ming Tian verbally expressed understanding but felt a pang of sadness.
The next day, as Fang Yu sat in her car, reflecting on Ming Tian's words, she suddenly realized the driver was taking her to the amusement park. It turned out to be Fang Zhou's surprise. He had even picked out a pink dress for her, the very one she had secretly desired, despite a childhood memory of being told by an older figure, "Fang Yu, remember, you're a boy. Pink dresses and barbies don't suit you."
Fang Zhou had also taken over her meetings. Witnessing his thoughtful gestures, Fang Yu felt a sense of relief and quiet satisfaction. Ming Tian, along with his younger siblings, Song Xiaomi, Cheng Yanan, and Sun Hao, arrived at the amusement park. Ming Tian eagerly anticipated Fang Yu's appearance at the entrance. Just as he was about to give up hope, she appeared in the feminine pink dress, bringing an undeniable smile to his face.
After having fun with Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, the group decided to ride the roller coaster. Ming Tian, due to his fear of heights, offered to stay behind with the children. Cheng Yanan subtly nudged Fang Yu, who then also opted to stay. Song Xiaomi tried to signal Sun Hao to stay, and he quickly claimed to be afraid of heights too.
Cheng Yanan, however, cleverly assigned Sun Hao to watch Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, sending everyone else off to the roller coaster. At the roller coaster's entrance, Ming Tian still refused to ride. Fang Yu stayed with him to wait for Cheng Yanan and the others. While waiting, Fang Yu spotted the spinning apple ride. She remarked that she hadn't ridden it since she was ten.
Seeing her interest, Ming Tian pulled her onto the ride, and they shared a sweet and joyful moment. After the roller coaster, Song Xiaomi felt nauseous and threw up on Sun Hao. Ming Zhu, ever so thoughtful, suggested that Ming Tian, Fang Yu, and Cheng Yanan go play games, leaving the rest to look after Song Xiaomi. The trio then entered the haunted house.
Cheng Yanan, seizing an opportunity to create alone time for Ming Tian and Fang Yu, discreetly slipped out. When Fang Yu seemed scared, Ming Tian offered to lead her, telling her to close her eyes, and she obediently held his hand. However, when an employee jumped out to scare them, Fang Yu instinctively acted like a "queen" and injured the staff member.
Simultaneously, the principal received a call reporting the incident at the amusement park and immediately instructed the director to add a new school rule prohibiting students from visiting haunted houses. Cheng Yanan noticed a ring toss game offering a bear doll and became interested. Luo Guanyan suddenly appeared and skillfully won the bear for her. Afterwards, Luo Guanyan pressed Cheng Yanan for an answer to his previous confession.
Confused, Cheng Yanan asked him why he liked her, questioning his reasoning when there were other strong and beautiful girls like Fang Yu. Annoyed by Luo Guanyan's confession, Cheng Yanan immersed herself in intense training at the martial arts gym, only to find she hadn't lost a single pound when she weighed herself. Frustrated, she mentioned her mother to her father.
Her father's eyes welled up with tears at the mention of her mother, recalling their first meeting and the seven moles on her mother's feet. He remembered how her mother had described their fated meeting using lines from an old kung fu movie, saying if someone "descended from the rainbows and clouds and had seven moles on their feet," that person would be destined to take care of him.
As Cheng Yanan expressed her exasperation, she received a WeChat message from Luo Guanyan, which read, "The twelfth reason why I like you is that face you make when eating that makes other people happy." Fang Yu's return to Zhengze Academy was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from her classmates. She went directly to Ming Tian's training room. He was visibly surprised and delighted to see her, even stealing glances at her during his training.
It became clear that Fang Yu was much more vibrant and engaged in the boxing ring than in a corporate office; this was truly her element. Shortly after, Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi received a summons from the principal's office. This time, however, the principal greeted them with a wide smile and an abundance of snacks, trying to curry favor.
He explained that they were needed for the Macao Mulun River Cup MMA demonstration match, which was also an opportunity to recruit new students for the school. Initially, they voiced reluctance, citing the need to preserve their energy for the upcoming Zhengze League Match finals. The principal then offered to cover all expenses for the trip, presenting it as a sponsored vacation, which ultimately convinced them.
They then informed Ming Tian that he too had to go, not only as their coach but also as their tour guide, given his familiarity with Macao. Sun Hao, wanting to join, was told funds were limited and he would have to pay his own way. Ming Tian initially felt he wasn't capable enough to be a coach. Fang Yu challenged him to analyze Song Xiaomi's and Sun Hao's weaknesses based on a one-minute sparring match.
Ming Tian accurately identified Song Xiaomi's vulnerability when her feet were pinned and Sun Hao's lack of tactical moves in the ring despite his unpredictable street fighting style. Fang Yu acknowledged his talent, recalling how she first noticed it during Sun Hao's fight with Luo Guanyan. Convinced by their belief in him, Ming Tian accepted the coaching role. Later, Fang Yu met with her grandfather and Wang Shiwei.
Her grandfather, Chairman Fang, expressed his wish for Fang Yu to connect more with Wang Shiwei, who claimed familiarity with Dubai's market. Wang Shiwei then tried to invite Fang Yu to dinner, subtly using her grandfather's wishes as leverage. Fang Yu, however, challenged him with an impossible request: a French chef's restaurant that also served Chinese-style black bean noodles. Meanwhile, Fang Zhou discussed the upcoming trip with his mother, lamenting his inability to join.
His mother encouraged him to find a way. The next morning at breakfast, Fang Zhou subtly supported Fang Yu's "test" for Wang Shiwei in front of their grandfather, suggesting his sister was merely giving Wang Shiwei a chance to prove his sincerity. Later, Cheng Yanan received another text from Luo Guanyan: "Reason twenty-five: I like your never-give-up attitude. Regardless of whether it's a competition or just a regular match, the way you grind your teeth in perseverance really attracts me."
Cheng Yanan scoffed at the message. Elsewhere, Cheng Yanan's father accidentally bumped into a woman with his bike. As he helped her, he recognized her as the mother of Luo Guanyan, a senior at his son's school, recalling their prior meeting at the Zhengze League Match preliminaries. In his attempt to be friendly, he awkwardly bragged about his apprentice's decisive victory over her son in that match.
Back at Zhengze Academy, Fang Yu received a call from Wang Shiwei, which she deliberately ignored. Her friends were amused that anyone could make their "Queen" so troubled. Wang Shiwei, however, had come to the school in person. He approached Ming Tian, asking if he knew Fang Yu, whom he referred to as a "monster" with a "weird temper" and criticized girls for learning MMA instead of being "spoiled." Ming Tian defended Fang Yu and martial arts.
Just then, Fang Yu arrived. Wang Shiwei proudly announced he had found a restaurant that met her bizarre criteria by booking a Japanese restaurant and hiring a French chef who specialized in Chinese cuisine to customize the menu. Fang Yu's friends jokingly urged her to uphold her promise. Ming Tian, however, declined to join, stating he wouldn't go. Despite his refusal, Wang Shiwei, eager to impress Fang Yu, ended up treating the entire Taekwondo club to French-style black bean noodles at the restaurant, while Ming Tian remained outside.
Episode 20 Recap
The school principal summoned Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi, informing them they were selected to participate in an observation match in Macau. The three girls cunningly feigned reluctance to accept, ultimately prompting the principal to begrudgingly cover all the expenses for the trip. Ming Tian was then appointed as their accompanying coach. While he felt unqualified for the role, both Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi adamantly asserted his suitability.
Shortly after, Fang Yu received a call from her grandfather, necessitating her immediate departure to her family company. Later, at the Taekwondo club, Song Xiaomi effortlessly pinned Sun Hao to the ground. Ming Tian intently observed their techniques, noting subtle weaknesses, a keen eye that Cheng Yanan had specifically relied upon when entrusting him with the coaching duties.
Back at Fang Group, Fang Yu quickly changed into professional attire and headed to her grandfather's office, only to find Wang Shiwei already there. Her grandfather deliberately created opportunities for the two to interact. Wang Shiwei seized the chance, coercing Fang Yu into agreeing to have dinner with him.
To deter him, Fang Yu set an impossible condition: the restaurant had to be run by a French chef but serve both Zha Jiang Mian (noodles with fried sauce) and Kaiseki (a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner). Meanwhile, Sun Hao, eager to join the trip to Macau, found himself unable to afford the self-funded portion due to his family's financial struggles. The next day, Fang Yu and her brother Fang Zhou had dinner with their grandfather.
The topic of Wang Shiwei came up, and Fang Yu received some blame from her grandfather, but Fang Zhou promptly stepped in to defend his sister. Elsewhere, Cheng Yanan, still in bed, heard a WeChat notification. It was another message from Luo Guanyan, detailing the 25th reason why he liked her. Though Cheng Yanan playfully scoffed, she was secretly delighted. Later, Cheng's father, cycling on the road, accidentally collided with Sun Hao's mother, causing her to fall.
As he helped her treat a minor foot injury, he noticed seven distinct moles on the sole of her foot. Sun Hao's mother recognized Cheng's father from a previous pre-match encounter. However, Cheng's father, in his obliviousness, brought up Luo Guanyan's victory over Sun Hao. Sun Hao's mother abruptly grabbed her bag and left, leaving Cheng's father standing alone, feeling an unexpected stirring in his heart.
After class, Fang Yu received a call from Wang Shiwei, but her gut told her emphatically not to answer. Outside the school, Ming Tian spotted Wang Shiwei and quickly tried to text Fang Yu a warning. Before he could, Wang Shiwei called him over, asking about Fang Yu. Ming Tian feigned ignorance, claiming not to know her. Wang Shiwei then lamented why a girl would spend her time fighting when she could simply dress up and be pampered.
Ming Tian internally scoffed at Wang Shiwei's lack of understanding about martial arts and wondered why Fang Yu would associate with such a person, contemplating whether he should warn her despite feeling he had no right to interfere. At that moment, Fang Yu appeared. Wang Shiwei, having surprisingly found a restaurant that met her bizarre criteria, eagerly approached her.
Cheng Yanan, sensing the awkward situation, swiftly pushed Fang Yu into Wang Shiwei's car but not before inviting all the female students from Zhengze University to join them. Wang Shiwei maintained his composure until Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao arrived with their respective groups of friends, making him visibly uncomfortable. Cheng Yanan, determined to make Wang Shiwei pay, even called the school director to join the meal, utterly overwhelming him.
After the extravagant and chaotic dinner, a very full Cheng Yanan gloated over Wang Shiwei's maxed-out card from the meal. Fang Yu, however, reflected on Ming Tian's unusual behavior at the school gate, feeling he might be upset with her. She wanted to explain, but Cheng Yanan stopped her. Cheng Yanan confessed her intention was to use Wang Shiwei to provoke "that piece of wood," Ming Tian, hoping it would make him finally confess his feelings to Fang Yu.
Meanwhile, Ming Tian sat restlessly at home, increasingly irritated by the thought of Wang Shiwei and convinced he should warn Fang Yu to stay away from him. Cheng's father remained troubled by the seven moles on Sun Hao's mother's foot, recalling his late wife's dying wish that he find someone with seven moles on their foot to spend his life with. As Song Xiaomi helped Sun Hao with his leg stretches, she discussed Wang Shiwei's pursuit of Fang Yu.
She saw Wang Shiwei's efforts and Fang Yu's grandfather's potential involvement in a pre-arranged marriage as a serious threat, serving as a wake-up call for Sun Hao. Song Xiaomi resolved to intensify her own efforts to win Ming Tian's affection, aiming to share all future happy memories in Macau with him. Later, while Fang Yu was training, Ming Tian appeared. She initially thought he had something to say, but he simply began his own training in silence.
Cheng Yanan then entered, deliberately bringing up Wang Shiwei and his persistent pursuit of Fang Yu, aiming to provoke a reaction from Ming Tian. However, Ming Tian outwardly remained impassive. Fang Yu, sensing Cheng Yanan's intentions, warned her, and Cheng Yanan wisely left. As Fang Yu was about to leave, Ming Tian called out to her. He directly asked Fang Yu if she truly liked Wang Shiwei.
Remembering Cheng Yanan's earlier advice to "provoke" him, Fang Yu replied that she didn't dislike him as much as before. Ming Tian, unable to hold back, blurted out that Fang Yu deserved someone much better. Fang Yu's eyes immediately sparkled, and she eagerly pressed him, asking who this "better person" was. Ming Tian desperately wanted to say it was himself, but the perceived differences in their backgrounds made him hold back the words.
Exasperated by Ming Tian and Fang Yu's prolonged awkwardness, Cheng Yanan, unable to watch any longer, spontaneously called out to Ming Tian as he passed by. She then presented a hypothetical scenario about a "senior sister" and a "junior brother" whose relationship was "a little bit special." She described how the senior's pursuer encountered the junior brother at school, and the junior brother reacted negatively.
Cheng Yanan then pointedly asked Ming Tian if he thought the "junior brother" liked the "senior sister" and was simply jealous. Before Ming Tian could answer, Fang Yu, mortified, punched Cheng Yanan, knocking her unconscious. Fang Yu quickly covered for her, telling Ming Tian that Cheng Yanan was simply having an allergic reaction from eating seafood the previous day. Meanwhile, Sun Hao, despite his earlier financial concerns about Macau, found his opportunity.
His mother's food stall was holding its 15th-anniversary party with a grand prize: a round-trip plane ticket to Macau. After the first two winners, Uncle Jiang and Auntie Zhang, declined the prize due to various personal reasons (hemorrhoids and pregnancy, respectively), Auntie Zhang explicitly suggested giving the prize to "the food stall's youngest man," Sun Hao. To his immense joy and with a dramatic speech, Sun Hao accepted, promising to make everyone proud.
Later, Fang Yu's grandfather informed her that her scheduled trip to Dubai had been moved up, directly conflicting with the Macau observation match. Fang Yu protested, explaining her commitment to the Macau event, but her grandfather remained firm, questioning why she insisted on going to Macau. He even suspected Fang Zhou of conspiring to help her.
Fang Yu maintained that she simply didn't want to go back on her word and told him she would seek the principal's permission to be absent from the match. Separately, Ming Tian sought out Luo Guanyan for advice on coaching. Luo Guanyan, recognizing Ming Tian's unique observation skills, advised him that for high-level competitors like Fang Yu and the others, his role as coach was to be an "extra pair of eyes."
He emphasized the importance of meticulously analyzing opponents, devising tactics, and minimizing their team's mistakes, as even tiny errors could decide a match. Luo Guanyan referenced how Ming Tian's own victory in a previous preliminary match was due to a fatal mistake by his opponent, implying Ming Tian should apply this insight, especially against rivals like He Xiaofeng. Following Luo Guanyan's advice, Ming Tian accompanied him to Zhiying Boxing Club.
There, Ming Tian observed He Xiaofeng, a formidable opponent of Fang Yu's. Other Zhiying members, particularly Ma Yichen, were openly hostile towards Ming Tian, questioning his presence as a Zhengze student. Luo Guanyan clarified that Ming Tian, as Fang Yu's coach, was there to understand He Xiaofeng's fighting style. Ming Tian humbly requested a friendly match, and He Xiaofeng agreed, curious to assess the "junior" trained by her rivals.
As the match began, Ma Yichen continued to express his disdain, though Luo Guanyan asserted that Ming Tian's focus was not merely on winning or losing. Later, while sharing a meal of barbecued pork rice with Ming Tian and his younger siblings, Fang Yu learned a poignant detail about Ming Tian's past.
His siblings explained that Ming Tian, who once loved the dish, stopped eating it after their mother took them for barbecued pork rice the day before she passed away. He hadn't touched it since, not out of anger, but from profound grief, as the dish became a painful reminder of her. Ming Tian, in his thoughts, reflected on his current inability to provide a lavish life for his siblings, viewing his primary role as being there to support them emotionally.
Fang Yu realized the immense, quiet burden Ming Tian carried beneath his seemingly slender frame and was deeply moved by his sense of responsibility. Moved by their story, she secretly promised the siblings that she would take them for barbecued pork rice whenever they wished.
Episode 21 Recap
Fang Yu pulled back her punch and awkwardly embraced a dizzy Cheng Yanan, then retreated, leaving Ming Tian standing alone and bewildered. Later, at a party held at Sun Hao’s mother’s food stall, Sun Hao successfully won round-trip tickets to Macau in the lucky draw, thanks to the collective efforts of the neighbors. Fang Yu sat alone in her office, lost in thought as she gazed at a photo taken with everyone at an amusement park.
At the same time, Ming Tian at home also zoomed in on that same photo. Fang Yu’s joyful smile was precious to him. He felt that if Cheng Yanan had finished her sentence earlier, he would have admitted his jealousy. Fang Yu's grandfather moved up her business trip to Dubai, preventing her from joining Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi in Macau.
At the Taekwondo club, Song Xiaomi was relieved that Fang Yu wasn't going to Macau, while Sun Hao expressed some disappointment. Ming Tian, unsure of his role as the trio's coach, sought advice from Zhang Chunhua. He was inspired to become their "eyes," helping them understand their opponents and devise strategies. After teaching Taekwondo to Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, Fang Yu took them out for char siu rice.
There, she learned that Ming Tian disliked the dish ever since his mother left, as she had taken them to eat it the day before she disappeared. Seeing the children's sadness, Fang Yu's heart ached for Ming Tian, realizing he had endured a different kind of pain than her own. She promised to secretly take the siblings for char siu rice whenever they craved it.
Meanwhile, Ming Tian visited the boxing club at Zhiying University to observe He Xiaofeng's training, concerned his teammates might underestimate her. Luo Guanyan continued to list reasons why he liked Cheng Yanan, having now accumulated 56 points. Ming Tian found him in the men’s restroom and inquired why he had forfeited his match.
Luo Guanyan explained that he felt it was his duty to make Ma Yichen understand the true meaning of combat and wanted Ming Tian to defeat Ma Yichen so he could experience the taste of failure. Luo Guanyan then suggested that Ming Tian fight He Xiaofeng to learn her capabilities, a challenge Ming Tian accepted. During their sparring match, He Xiaofeng launched a fierce offense with remarkably fast punches.
Ma Yichen and other club members provoked from below the ring, but Luo Guanyan noted Ming Tian's swift progress. Back at Zhengze Academy, a bruised Ming Tian urged Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi not to underestimate He Xiaofeng. He explained that He Xiaofeng's speed now surpassed Cheng Yanan's, and her strength exceeded Song Xiaomi's, with well-tuned endurance. Cheng Yanan admitted speed was her weakness, and Song Xiaomi complained about her height affecting her strength.
Ming Tian advised them that an athlete's strengths and weaknesses are relative and can change based on the opponent. He believed that by mastering their strengths, avoiding weaknesses, and not underestimating their opponent, their chances of winning would be high. Both Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi agreed they had found the right coach and jokingly argued over who he belonged to. Later, Wang Shiwei, frustrated after failing to win over Fang Yu, spoke with Ma Yichen.
He felt his luck had been bad ever since he lost to Ming Tian. Ma Yichen suggested finding people to teach Ming Tian a lesson, but Wang Shiwei scoffed, stating that Ming Tian was protected by three S-rank competitors, including Fang Yu. Noting her personal coaching and intervention at Zhiying, he concluded their relationship was more than just senior and junior, and his own chances with Fang Yu were slim.
Wang Shiwei then elaborated on his new strategy: instead of direct confrontation, he would strike indirectly by exploiting others' weaknesses to achieve his goals. Cheng Dafu, Cheng Yanan’s father, confessed to his daughter that he accidentally hit Sun Hao’s mother with his bicycle a few days prior. Feeling indebted because she didn’t demand hospital fees, he wished to apologize properly.
Cheng Yanan directed him to Hao's Mother's Noodle Stall, explaining that Sun Hao’s father had passed away early and his mother managed the stall alone. Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi, accompanied by Ming Tian as their coach, gathered for a meal where Song Xiaomi continued to joke about Fang Yu not going to Macau. Later, at the Zhengze boxing club, Fang Yu asked Ming Tian about Luo Guanyan’s well-being.
Ming Tian, honoring Luo Guanyan's request, reassured her that he was fine. Meanwhile, Cheng Yanan, worried about Luo Guanyan, went to Zhiying herself to look for him. She was shocked to discover that He Xiaofeng had become the boxing club president, and Luo Guanyan had been demoted to overseeing the entire school's cleaning. Upset, Cheng Yanan confronted He Xiaofeng, who mocked her and threatened to reveal something that would cause her endless pain.
At Zhengze Academy, as the Macau trip approached, the director tasked Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi with upholding the school's honor, instructing Ming Tian to take good care of them. Sun Hao revealed he would be joining them, paying for his own ticket. As they departed, Sun Hao had an internal monologue, reminding himself to tell Ming Tian not to let Song Xiaomi find out that he had revealed Fang Yu’s feelings for him.
Elsewhere, Luo Guanyan, still diligently cleaning, continued to write down reasons why he liked Cheng Yanan, noting that he didn't have to worry about her safety like other girls. Ming Tian later met Fang Yu and brought her strawberry ice cream. Fang Yu lamented that she couldn't go to Macau with the others, a sentiment Ming Tian shared.
He then asked her directly if she had ever liked him, referencing how he'd heard someone say she liked him, but had also heard her deny it with his own ears. Fang Yu, after some hesitation, confessed that she did like him. Ming Tian, in turn, admitted that he liked her too, and had for a very long time. He then revealed his insecurities, feeling unworthy due to his combat skills, poverty, and years away from school.
Fang Yu quickly dismissed each concern, saying his skills could improve, she didn't need money for dates, and she could even take a leave of absence to be in the same class as him. Ming Tian then admitted his jealousy when he saw Fang Yu in Wang Shiwei's car and when she was making stir-fry noodles with Sun Hao.
He also mentioned seeing Song Xiaomi kiss her, stating he disliked others taking advantage of Fang Yu and wished to be the only one to do so. The two then shared a kiss. The next morning, Fang Yu's brother, Fang Zhou, seemed confused by her unusually cheerful behavior. Ming Tian’s siblings also wondered if he was sick due to his strange demeanor after returning home. Meanwhile, at the airport, Fang Yu was informed by her grandfather's secretary that due to problems with her original flight to Dubai, she needed to change airlines.
Episode 22 Recap
Ming Tian advised Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi not to underestimate He Xiaofeng, analyzing her strengths and weaknesses precisely. His insights impressed both senior students. Shortly after, Wang Shiwei learned from Ma Yichen that Fang Yu and Ming Tian had a close relationship. He immediately sought out Ming Tian at the car wash where he worked.
Recognizing Ming Tian as the hotel service worker, Wang Shiwei twisted Ming Tian's feelings for Fang Yu, claiming Ming Tian was not worthy of her. In response, Ming Tian sprayed Wang Shiwei with a water gun, sending him away in defeat. Troubled by the encounter, Ming Tian sought out Sun Hao. Both agreed that Wang Shiwei was not suitable for Fang Yu. Ming Tian suggested that Sun Hao should stay by Fang Yu's side.
However, Sun Hao revealed that Fang Yu liked Ming Tian, even sharing how Fang Yu had learned to stir-fry noodles for him. Ming Tian was surprised by this revelation but dared not hope for a relationship with Fang Yu, given their vast differences in family background. Still reeling from Sun Hao's words, Ming Tian went to the coffee shop Fang Yu frequented. He found her just as she was leaving, disappointed that she had missed out on strawberry ice cream.
Ming Tian managed to get a serving for her, then directly asked if she had ever liked him. Flustered, Fang Yu tried to leave, but Ming Tian persisted. She finally admitted her feelings for him, and to her surprise, Ming Tian embraced her and confessed, "I like you too." He admitted that he had been jealous of both Sun Hao and Wang Shiwei.
Overjoyed, Fang Yu gave him a kiss on the cheek and playfully declared that only she was allowed to "take advantage" of him, not Song Xiaomi. The powerful emotions between them culminated in a deep, passionate kiss. Both returned home giddy with happiness, their uncharacteristic behavior leaving Fang Zhou and Ming Tian's siblings completely bewildered.
Meanwhile, Fang Yu, whose Dubai business trip had been moved up, received a message from her company secretary about problems with her flight to Dubai, requiring her to change airlines. Later, Ming Tian, Song Xiaomi, Cheng Yanan, and Sun Hao embarked on their journey to Macau. Before their departure, Ming Tian called Hao's mother, reassuring her of their safe arrival and asking her to take care of Ming Zhu and Ming Lang.
On the way, Song Xiaomi privately declared her intention to make Fang Yu jealous, while Sun Hao silently hoped Ming Tian would not reveal his role in informing Ming Tian about Fang Yu's feelings, fearing Song Xiaomi's wrath. Upon arriving in Macau, Sun Hao marveled at the grand and beautiful place. Song Xiaomi playfully asked Cheng Yanan why she looked unhappy, though Cheng Yanan denied it. Ming Tian impressed them by explaining the origin of Macau's name.
Elsewhere, Cheng Yanan's father, still troubled by accidentally injuring Hao's mother's foot previously, visited her noodle stall intending to apologize. He awkwardly offered to show her how to apply a special medicine to her foot.
Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, who were staying with Hao's mother while Ming Tian was in Macau, immediately recognized Cheng Yanan's father as the "bad uncle" who had cheered against Ming Tian and Sun Hao during a previous fight and had also bumped into Hao's mother. Cheng Yanan's father nervously changed the subject and ordered noodles.
He mentally noted Ming Tian's siblings were also there and Hao's mother explained Ming Tian had left them with her while he was in Macau for a demonstration match. Cheng Yanan's father, attempting to be complimentary, compared Hao's mother's kindness to his wife's habit of taking in abandoned animals, which offended Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, prompting Hao's mother to quickly defend them.
Cheng Yanan's father then mistakenly added too much of Hao's mother's homemade hot sauce to his noodles, causing a comical reaction. He later reflected that he would need to find another reason to see Hao's mother's foot after the children left. During the Macau MMA demonstration match, Ming Tian encouraged Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi not to be nervous. Song Xiaomi confidently declared it would be a "piece of cake."
As the match progressed, Song Xiaomi pondered her path, reflecting on how she chose mixed martial arts over piano and dance, drawn by the addictive feeling of the arena. After the match, Song Xiaomi claimed she fought better, but the judge declared it a tie. Sun Hao jokingly added that Fang Yu was the best fighter, which annoyed Song Xiaomi. Their group planned to fly back the following evening.
Meanwhile, back in the mainland, Fang Zhou frantically tried to reach Fang Yu, discovering from Song Xiaomi and Cheng Yanan that Fang Yu had not gone to Dubai as planned and was now missing. Fang Zhou worried where she could have gone, also realizing Ming Tian was missing from his group in Macau. In Macau, Ming Tian reunited with Fang Yu. He secretly met an uncle who had taken care of him in the past.
His uncle noticed Ming Tian's newfound brightness and guessed he was dating. Ming Tian confirmed it, describing Fang Yu as beautiful and tall, admitting he wasn't sure how they became a couple, only that it "felt right." Later, Ming Tian and Fang Yu stood together under the Macau night sky. Ming Tian asked Fang Yu about her wish. She replied that her wish had already come true. Ming Tian then shared his wish: "I wish. . .
that the person I like would appear," to which Fang Yu softly responded, "Your wish. . . has already come true." This intimate moment confirmed their mutual feelings. Ming Tian reflected that despite growing up in Macau, his memories there were not all good, leading him to leave.
Fang Yu confided that she had lost a very important person there once and had always hated the place, but was now very happy to have returned because they had created new wonderful memories together. As they walked through the streets, they bought a cute rabbit doll. Meanwhile, Wang Shiwei met with an elder, presumably Fang Yu's relative. The elder questioned Wang Shiwei about his recent lack of interest in Fang Yu.
Wang Shiwei, twisting the truth, claimed that Fang Yu already liked someone else, her junior at Zhengze named Ming Tian. Wang Shiwei further manipulated the situation by implying Ming Tian had bad intentions, stating he hoped Fang Yu wouldn't let her emotions override her reason. Later that night in Macau, a drunken Song Xiaomi confessed her feelings to Sun Hao, lamenting that Ming Tian did not like her despite her openness.
She questioned why Ming Tian liked Fang Yu, whom she described as "cold-faced and cold-blooded," and even compared her to a "penguin." Sun Hao tried to comfort her, assuring her she was "a hundred times cuter than a penguin" and that many people liked her. He even began to confess his own feelings for Song Xiaomi, but quickly covered it up by redirecting his affection towards their dog, "Best Fighter."
Song Xiaomi angrily forbade him from speaking ill of Ming Tian and declared that Ming Tian would no longer get to eat her cooking. She then related their shared predicament, stating that she liked Ming Tian but he didn't like her, and Sun Hao liked Fang Yu but she didn't like him, concluding they were "in the same boat."
Sun Hao, however, countered that he liked "the me that likes Senior Sis Fang Yu," and as long as she was happy, he didn't care if she liked him back, demonstrating his selfless affection. As Fang Yu prepared to leave Macau, Ming Tian handed her the rabbit doll. He told her, "This little rabbit will accompany you to Dubai. I hope that everything goes well so that you can hurry and come home," still believing she was heading there for her business trip.
Episode 23 Recap
"""[Recap]""" Ming Tian, Song Xiaomi, Cheng Yanan, and Sun Hao embarked on their journey to Macau. Song Xiaomi harbored thoughts of seizing the opportunity for a major counter-attack in Fang Yu's absence, while Sun Hao secretly hoped Ming Tian wouldn't reveal his earlier tip-off about Fang Yu's feelings. Cheng Yanan received a message from Luo Guanyan, listing "the 74th reason why he liked her" and urging her to take care of herself.
Meanwhile, Ming Tian's thoughts were with Fang Yu, who was supposed to be leaving for Dubai, but her flight had encountered a malfunction, requiring her to change plans. Upon their arrival in Macau, the four friends enjoyed a grand meal. During their meal, Ming Tian momentarily mistook a passing girl for Fang Yu, deepening his longing for her. Back home, Mingzhu and Minglang were left in the care of Hao's mother. The two siblings obediently ate noodles at her stall.
Cheng's father soon arrived, intending to use the excuse of applying medicine to discreetly check for moles on Hao's mother's foot. However, Mingzhu and Minglang's playful interruptions prevented him from doing so, forcing him to simply sit down and eat noodles. Cheng's father, while adding Hao's mother's special chili sauce to his noodles, resolved to try again in a few days. The noodles, however, were so spicy that he was left speechless.
At the Macau observation match, Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi prepared to enter the ring. From Hong Kong, Fang Yu, whose flight was temporarily grounded there, was watching the match live. On the stage, Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi traded blows and verbal jabs, while Ming Tian analyzed their every move. Both women reflected on their childhoods, where they had studied piano and dance, but ultimately found their passion and true brilliance in combat.
The intense match concluded in a draw. Back home, Fang Zhou grew frantic after learning Fang Yu was out of contact. He immediately called Song Xiaomi, who, upon hearing the news, rushed to find Ming Tian. However, Ming Tian was not in his hotel room; he was having dinner with Uncle Bao, who had always looked out for him, at the restaurant where he used to work. Later, Cheng Yanan sat alone on a street.
Luo Guanyan sent her yet another reason for liking her. However, Cheng Yanan recalled He Xiaofeng's words, realizing that Luo Guanyan had only approached her to learn the "Death Strike." Heartbroken, she pressed the delete button on her phone, despite the countless reasons he had given her for his affection, knowing his true motive was solely to master that fighting technique.
When Ming Tian returned to the hotel, Song Xiaomi approached him, hoping he would accompany her to buy gifts to reciprocate his past kindnesses. However, Ming Tian, having developed feelings for Fang Yu, could no longer accept Song Xiaomi's affections in that way. He gently but firmly told her, "I have someone that I like. I'm unable to pay you back with the same kind of feeling."
He explained, "There are some feelings of gratitude that can be repaid by giving gifts. There are some feelings of gratitude that, no matter what you give, you are never able to repay. I don't want and I can't accept that kind of feeling." Disheartened, Song Xiaomi retreated to her room, where Sun Hao was waiting for her. Still dejected, Song Xiaomi insisted that Sun Hao join her for a late-night supper, despite his earlier meal, and he reluctantly agreed.
Ming Tian later visited a wishing fountain, tossing a coin into the air. Suddenly, Fang Yu appeared behind him. Hearing her voice, Ming Tian quickly turned around, and their eyes met, sharing a smile. Fang Yu took out a coin of her own, hoping her beloved would appear. Ming Tian reached out and caught the coin, and they embraced tightly. Sitting by the wishing fountain, they reflected on their unpleasant past memories of Macau, now replaced with cherished new ones.
Fang Yu and Ming Tian, dressed in matching couple's shirts, went shopping. They spotted a rabbit doll on the street, strikingly similar to the rabbit costume Ming Tian had worn for his part-time job. Recalling that special rabbit, they exchanged a knowing smile, acknowledging the deep connection that had begun with it. Song Xiaomi poured out her heartbreak to Sun Hao, expressing her confusion as to why Ming Tian didn't like her.
As she broke down crying, Sun Hao could only offer comfort. Meanwhile, during a dinner with Fang Yu's grandfather, Wang Shiwei seized the opportunity to subtly disparage Ming Tian and his relationship with Fang Yu, implicitly accusing Ming Tian of impure intentions. Fang Yu's grandfather was visibly angered by Wang Shiwei's remarks. Ming Tian and Fang Yu then walked seven full circles at the pier.
Ming Tian presented Fang Yu with the small rabbit he had just bought, wishing for it to keep her company in his absence, and gently kissed her forehead. Fang Yu then turned to leave, unaware that Aunt Ji had passed by them, recognizing Fang Yu, though Fang Yu did not notice her. Later, Song Xiaomi, still drinking, made her way to the hotel rooftop, with Sun Hao secretly following to ensure her safety.
In her heartbroken state, Song Xiaomi was irritable and couldn't tolerate anyone else's presence. She decided to go out alone to buy more alcohol. Sitting at a roadside food stall, Song Xiaomi reflected on her past with Ming Tian. Suddenly, she overheard a conversation between Aunt Ji and the wife of a Hong Kong fighter, referred to as Ah Can's wife.
Aunt Ji confessed that her husband, Ji Gang, had not died due to Ming Tian's father's actions, but rather from his own pre-existing health condition. She admitted to having used this fact to commit insurance fraud and was now encouraging Ah Can's wife, whose husband had terminal cancer, to do the same.
Aunt Ji also revealed that Ji Gang had once worked as a bodyguard for the Fang Family Group and mentioned seeing Fang Yu twice this month, which made her uneasy. Meanwhile, Cheng's father, recalling his embarrassing moment earlier, secretly vowed never to bring up the topic of the seven moles again. The next day, Sun Hao learned that Fang Yu and Ming Tian were officially together and offered his sincere blessings to Ming Tian.
Song Xiaomi, however, remained dejected and quiet. Sun Hao remarked on her unusual silence, teasing her about not being rejected by Ming Tian. Song Xiaomi denied it, stating she was merely deep in thought. She then shared with Sun Hao what she had overheard the previous night, describing the two women discussing insurance fraud, whose husbands were boxers, and mentioning Fang Yu. She specifically noted that one of the husbands used to be a bodyguard for the Fang Family Group. Song Xiaomi added that one of the women's voices sounded eerily familiar to her, as if she had heard it somewhere before.
Episode 24 Recap
Ming Tian, Song Xiaomi, Cheng Yanan, and Sun Hao embarked on their flight back to Shenzhen. At the martial arts hall, Cheng Yanan's father was entertaining himself alone when his daughter returned and immediately took out her frustrations on him. Luo Guanyan appeared, but Cheng Yanan, filled with anger and sorrow, refused to listen to his explanations, determined to break things off. When he tried to stop her from leaving, she nearly struck him.
Seeing her in tears and losing faith in him, Luo Guanyan seized the moment to declare his 100th reason for liking her: simply because she is Cheng Yanan. Sun Hao, though offering his blessings to Ming Tian, remained heartbroken. His mother, noticing his unusual demeanor, advised him to move on, reminding him there were many other wonderful people in the world. In Dubai, Fang Yu wrestled with the decision of whether to call Ming Tian.
She eventually picked up her phone and dialed, unaware that Ming Tian had been eagerly anticipating her call. As soon as they connected, Ming Tian's concern for Fang Yu was evident, as he immediately told her not to drink alcohol or wear anything too revealing. When he ran out of things to say, he awkwardly settled for telling her to drink more water. The call ended with an exchange of goodnights, leaving both with a mixture of embarrassment and sweetness.
Song Xiaomi, still visibly heartbroken, realized she could not continue to wallow in self-pity. She returned to the taekwondo gym and furiously kicked through all the wooden boards. Ming Tian soon arrived, taking on the role of her coach, holding kick pads for her. Unexpectedly, Song Xiaomi’s kicks were so powerful that she knocked him down repeatedly, forty times in total. Ming Tian realized he had underestimated her strength.
Later, Zhang Chunhua informed Ming Tian that Song Xiaomi, as a heavyweight contender, possessed a formidable power, with even the principal believing she could stand against Fang Yu. After receiving a call from Fang Yu, Ming Tian rushed to meet her. They sat together on the grass, opening up to each other. Fang Yu presented Ming Tian with a rabbit doll, which perfectly matched the one Ming Tian had given her, forming a pair.
Their intimate moment was interrupted when Song Xiaomi happened upon them. Heartbroken, she turned and left, unnoticed. Ming Tian later sought out Song Xiaomi and candidly shared the news of his relationship with Fang Yu. Song Xiaomi only wanted to understand why he liked Fang Yu. Ming Tian explained that despite their many differences, they shared certain qualities that allowed them to lean on and comfort each other.
Though somewhat confused by his explanation, Song Xiaomi reaffirmed her unwavering devotion, promising to always stand by him and protect him. Fang Zhou and Fang Yu concocted a plan to deceive their grandfather, claiming they needed to inspect a branch company. In reality, Fang Yu intended to go on a date with Ming Tian, while Fang Zhou was tasked with looking after Ming Zhu and Ming Lang.
Song Xiaomi invited Sun Hao to celebrate her heartbreak, which involved a wild shopping spree, followed by a terrifying ride on a drop tower. Amidst their screams, they found release from the accumulated stress of their heartbreaks. Elsewhere, Cheng Papa, while grocery shopping, spotted Sun Hao’s mother. To avoid her, he comically dove into a crowd of women browsing lingerie, creating an embarrassing scene.
Fang Zhou arrived at Ming Tian’s home with takeout food, ostensibly to care for the children, but he spent most of his time playing video games, much to Ming Lang’s annoyance. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang threatened to report him to Fang Yu unless he played with them. Fang Zhou reluctantly pacified them with a pile of balloons. Meanwhile, Ming Tian and Fang Yu were riding a tandem bicycle on a picturesque island, passing many couples taking wedding photos.
Fang Yu posed a riddle to Ming Tian: two people walked on the beach, but only one set of footprints remained. Why? Ming Tian responded by sweeping Fang Yu into his arms, providing his answer through action. At the martial arts hall, a heartbroken Cheng Yanan tearfully scrolled through her messages from Luo Guanyan before deleting their chat history in a fit of spite.
Late that night, Fang Yu and Fang Zhou returned home, only to be confronted by their grandfather. He had learned of Fang Yu's relationship with Ming Tian and, viewing it as a distraction and a mismatch for the family's status, ordered her to quit school immediately. He dismissed Ming Tian as a poor boy with ulterior motives.
Fang Yu defiantly stood up to her grandfather, refusing to compromise on her love life and vowing to prove him wrong, which left him furious. Later, Cheng Yanan had a vivid dream in which Luo Guanyan appeared at the hall to stop her from deleting his messages. In the dream, she angrily fought him and declared she would delete everything. She jolted awake, startled, only to find Fang Yu lying beside her.
Fang Yu explained that after the argument, she had run away from home to demonstrate her resolve. Fang Zhou, concerned, had even sent a chef—who turned out to be Song Xiaomi’s mother’s disciple—to look after her. Later, Fang Yu went to the supermarket alone, her mind troubled by her grandfather’s harsh words.
Determined to prove her grandfather wrong, Fang Yu called Ming Tian to arrange lunch and resolved to find ways to act like a "normal couple," even looking up activities like holding hands, feeding each other, and practicing a "wall slap," though she found the latter more suited to a fighting arena. Students in the cafeteria were abuzz with rumors about Fang Yu and Ming Tian.
Some claimed Fang Yu was coercing Ming Tian into a relationship, promising Fang Family Group investments in his new agricultural technology—a "bacon-transformed-seaweed" invention—if he dated her. Others exaggerated that Fang Yu had gone blind after eating Ming Tian's experimental food, necessitating him to feed her. The gossip escalated to predictions of a wedding photoshoot, marriage after Ming Tian’s graduation, and even plans for two children named "Seaweed" and "Bacon."
The university president, hearing these widespread rumors, deduced that Chairman Fang's insistence on Fang Yu withdrawing from school must be connected to her relationship with Ming Tian. Meanwhile, Ma Yichen expressed his anger at being passed over for vice club president, blaming his setback on Ming Tian. He questioned why he was avoiding Ming Tian, asserting he wasn't afraid. Ming Tian's simple life was disrupted when Fang Yu’s grandfather unexpectedly arrived at his car wash.
The grandfather, identifying himself, politely yet firmly requested that Ming Tian end his relationship with Fang Yu. He explained that this was necessary for the family company and from his perspective as a grandfather, acknowledging Ming Tian's hardship in raising his siblings. He offered to grant Ming Tian any request if he agreed to leave Fang Yu. Ming Tian, however, respectfully declined, stating that he would only leave Fang Yu if she herself asked him to.
Episode 25 Recap
Fang Yu arrived at Ming Tian's home and cooked stir-fried noodles for him and his younger siblings. However, she had bought too few noodles for herself and could only watch them eat. Amidst the curious glances from Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, Ming Tian affectionately offered Fang Yu a mouthful of noodles, which she accepted with a quiet smile. The next day, Fang Yu did not report to the office.
Upon learning this, her grandfather immediately instructed someone to arrange a leave of absence for her from school. Fang Zhou tried to contact Fang Yu, but her calls went unanswered. The principal expressed regret but was powerless to oppose Fang Yu's grandfather's decision. When Fang Yu eventually found out, she asserted that she would handle the situation herself. As she walked contemplatively, a text message from Ming Tian inviting her to dinner instantly lifted her spirits.
Determined to prove that she and Ming Tian could function like any ordinary couple, she began researching common romantic activities online, mentally rehearsing various sweet gestures like wall pins, exercising together, and swinging on a swing. Later at the cafeteria, Fang Yu tried to show Ming Tian a magazine image of models feeding each other, but he was more interested in the agricultural content on the opposite page, much to her annoyance.
The next moment, Ming Tian surprisingly offered her a piece of celery with his chopsticks, startling the other students present. The students subsequently concocted various wild theories, including Fang Yu threatening Ming Tian into a relationship, their eventual marriage upon graduation, or even Ming Tian going blind after eating Fang Yu's cooking. Meanwhile, He Xiaofeng appointed Li Qing as the Vice President of their club, which infuriated Ma Yichen, who blamed Ming Tian for the outcome.
Fang Yu's grandfather later sought out Ming Tian at the car wash, requesting that he end his relationship with Fang Yu. He promised that if Ming Tian agreed, he would fulfill any demand Ming Tian made, acknowledging the difficulty Ming Tian faced raising his siblings alone. Despite his visible reluctance, Ming Tian politely refused, stating he would not leave Fang Yu unless she herself asked him to.
At the martial arts club, Fang Yu learned about the situation between Cheng Yanan and Luo Guanyan and expressed her regret, advising Cheng Yanan to carefully reconsider. Ming Tian then called Fang Yu, and they conversed in a series of playful riddles. On his end, Ming Tian looked at a rabbit doll, recalling the words of Fang Yu's grandfather, and a look of sadness crossed his face.
He mentioned having a "foreign friend from Dubai" with him, which Fang Yu correctly guessed was his "Miss Rabbit" (the doll). Ming Tian then used the analogy of the moon and the rabbit's companion to convey his somber mood, hinting at the emotional distance he felt in the wake of his conversation with Fang Yu's grandfather. He ended the call by wishing her good night. Upon returning home, Ming Tian found Ma Yichen waiting outside.
Faced with Ma Yichen's persistent provocations, Ming Tian finally erupted. He poured out his frustrations, detailing how he had struggled daily to survive and care for his younger brother and sister, living in constant exhaustion and worrying about the immediate future while others concerned themselves with distant goals.
He pleaded with Ma Yichen to stop targeting him, then revealed that Ma Yichen's actions had inadvertently pushed him to participate in the Zhengze League preliminaries, a turning point that led him to grow stronger. Ma Yichen, however, defiantly vowed to defeat him and declared that defeating Ming Tian was the most meaningful thing in his life. Ming Tian, in turn, expressed his happiness at becoming Ma Yichen's new life goal.
Song Xiaomi remained distressed over her heartbreak, initially planning a cathartic trek to Beijing. Sun Hao, alarmed by her drastic idea, suggested footvolley as a less extreme way to release tension, explaining it involved playing volleyball using only feet, head, chest, and knees. Despite initial disinterest, Song Xiaomi was provoked by Sun Hao's insinuation that she might find it challenging, and eagerly agreed. On their way to the footvolley court, they coincidentally encountered Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan.
Although Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi felt awkward with each other, Cheng Yanan skillfully urged them to join, arguing that they couldn't avoid each other forever. At the court, they ran into Wang Shiwei, who, along with his companions, confidently challenged them for the court. A heated argument ensued, with Sun Hao insulting Wang Shiwei for owing Fang Yu money. Despite Sun Hao's initial apprehension, Cheng Yanan and Song Xiaomi accepted the challenge after Wang Shiwei taunted them.
During the game, both Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi struggled, while Wang Shiwei's team consistently scored. Meanwhile, Ming Tian entered the training room to find it empty and began his solitary practice. The game continued with Song Xiaomi and Fang Yu facing difficulties, but through teamwork, they managed to win the match against Wang Shiwei's team. They celebrated their victory, toasting "For Zhengze! For the miracle we have created! For. . . that bastard Wang Shiwei!"
During their post-game meal, Sun Hao's mother, affectionately called Mother Hao, brought them food and thanked Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi for helping Sun Hao stay in school. Cheng Yanan inquired about her father bringing medicine for Mother Hao, who denied receiving it, leaving Cheng Yanan puzzled. Later that night, a drunken Song Xiaomi began arguing with Fang Yu, accusing her of acting like a "queen" and being arrogant.
Fang Yu countered by saying she envied Song Xiaomi's ability to express her emotions freely. Song Xiaomi then directly asked Fang Yu if she truly liked Ming Tian, to which Fang Yu affirmed her genuine feelings and belief that Ming Tian reciprocated them. The argument escalated into a pillow fight, initiated by Cheng Yanan to defuse the tension, which eventually helped Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi reconcile.
Song Xiaomi inwardly acknowledged that friendship was more valuable than love and mentally urged Fang Yu to treat Ming Tian well, warning her against ever bullying him. Fang Yu, for her part, assured her that such a day would never come. The following morning, Cheng Yanan awoke to find her father waiting for Fang Yu to cook breakfast, unaware that Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi had left early.
Cheng Yanan confronted her father about not delivering the medicine to Mother Hao, urging him to face his mistake and apologize. He tried to evade going, making excuses, but Cheng Yanan insisted, eventually dragging him to Mother Hao's house, which they found empty. Back at the family company, Fang Zhou reported to his grandfather about successful sales figures and proposed new product designs.
His grandfather, though acknowledging the progress, remarked that Fang Yu's "combat fame is the only contribution she's made for our company," expressing his reluctance to retire despite his age, implying his continued control over the family's affairs. Later, Fang Zhou went searching for Fang Yu. He encountered Song Xiaomi and gave her his sister's milk tea, playfully asking her to protect him. Song Xiaomi teased him about "little brothers of friends having no chance."
Fang Zhou eventually found Fang Yu in her dorm. He informed her that the company was very busy, especially since their grandfather was ill with a cold. Fang Yu expressed concern about their grandfather's health. Fang Zhou gently encouraged her to return home, assuring her that their grandfather understood her resolve and reminding her of their shared past of enduring his strict rules due to his own pain from losing their parents and his role as their protector.
Moved by his words, Fang Yu returned home. Her grandfather greeted her with a cold demeanor, but Fang Zhou tried to mediate the tension. Fang Yu offered to make tea for her grandfather, who simply instructed her not to make it too concentrated. Fang Yu later met Ming Tian and informed him that she had moved back home and reconciled with her grandfather. Ming Tian expressed his happiness for her.
She reassured him that her grandfather had not brought up her leaving school again, dismissing it as "just something he said out of anger." She concluded by telling him not to worry, that "everything is fine. The rain has passed and the sun is out."
Episode 26 Recap
Song Xiaomi, fueled by determination, found a clever way to score, inspiring her teammates to follow suit and tie the game. In the decisive round, Song Xiaomi and Fang Yu worked together seamlessly, securing a victory that sent Wang Shiwei retreating in defeat. Afterward, the four friends celebrated at a noodle stall, where Sun Hao and Cheng Yanan subtly tried to encourage Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi to reconcile, though their efforts were met with polite indifference.
Later, a very tipsy Song Xiaomi was taken back to the martial arts hall by Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan. While Cheng Yanan went to fetch blankets, Song Xiaomi, in her drunken state, started acting wildly towards Fang Yu. Fang Yu, having reached her limit, initiated a playful pillow fight, with Cheng Yanan eventually joining in. The three girls spent the night in boisterous fun, leaving the room covered in pillow stuffing by morning.
The next day, Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi left early. Cheng Yanan's father was waiting for the chef to cook, but Cheng Yanan realized they hadn't given the medicated wine to Hao's mother, so she pulled her father along to Hao's mother's house. Meanwhile, Ming Tian and Fang Yu began their morning training. After a strenuous session, they lay on the floor, enjoying a moment of quiet understanding.
As Cheng Yanan dragged her father to Hao's mother's house, her father's unusual behavior struck her as strange. They waited for a while without seeing anyone, giving Cheng Yanan's father the chance to slip away. Fang Yu's grandfather's health continued to decline, which deeply concerned Fang Zhou, especially after overhearing staff discuss his grandfather's inability to retire. Softened by this, Fang Zhou went to Zhengze University but couldn't find Fang Yu.
He sought out Song Xiaomi to help him locate her. At the boxing club, Fang Zhou informed Fang Yu about their grandfather's condition and urged her to return home. Fang Zhou reminded her that while they had lost their parents early, their grandfather had also lost his son. Fang Yu didn't refuse but worried about what her grandfather might do to Ming Tian. Fang Yu and Fang Zhou returned home together.
Fang Yu was relieved that her grandfather did not scold her. The next day, Fang Yu informed Ming Tian she had moved back home, reassuring him that her grandfather had not mentioned her leaving school again. Ming Tian expressed his concern, noting he had suspected she was under immense stress and had not imagined her grandfather would try to force her to quit school.
Fang Yu explained it was just something he said in anger and that everything was fine now, like the "rain has passed and the sun is out." Cheng Yanan started her morning with a run, her usual energy restored. She found herself internally celebrating her strong and cool nature, and her boxing prowess. However, upon encountering Luo Guanyan, her internal monologue shifted to self-loathing, wondering why she couldn't resist the urge to turn around and look at him.
They passed each other without a word. Soon after, He Xiaofeng approached Luo Guanyan to inform him that the principal had ended his punishment, but he continued to clean, stating that he intended to finish what he had started. He Xiaofeng then angrily confessed to Luo Guanyan that she had been the one to tell Cheng Yanan about his true intentions to learn the Death Strike.
Luo Guanyan revealed he had already deduced it, adding that if there was a problem between him and Cheng Yanan, it would have surfaced eventually regardless of her interference. He stated he preferred not to have a reason to hate her. He Xiaofeng then admitted she would rather he hated her than ignored her. With less than a month remaining until the Zhengze League Finals, everyone intensified their training. Cheng Yanan, boxing fiercely with a headband, captivated many students.
Observing her, Ma Yichen inwardly reflected that her difficult romantic situation seemed to fuel her boxing success, similar to his own. He then humbly approached Luo Guanyan, requesting to be taught boxing. Luo Guanyan readily agreed, explaining that proper boxing begins with a strong foundation encompassing not only skills but also emotions, attitude, and most importantly, the heart. He warned Ma Yichen that he would be stricter than ever, accepting no excuses.
As Ma Yichen began training in basic footwork, he internally confessed that his goal was to defeat Ming Tian. Strangely, as he committed to this new ambition, his animosity towards Ming Tian began to fade. Luo Guanyan offered him a philosophical insight, stating that when one's steps are unsteady, they seek to step on others, but when firm, they realize no one needs to be trampled, allowing them to advance freely.
That evening, as rain pattered outside, Ming Tian, Fang Yu, Ming Zhu, and Ming Lang shared a special dinner of instant noodles by candlelight after a sudden power outage plunged their home into darkness. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang excitedly declared it the best instant noodles they'd ever had, while Fang Yu admitted her own inability to cook even such a simple dish. Ming Tian promised to cook for her whenever she desired.
The impromptu candlelight dinner created a romantic atmosphere. Meanwhile, at their own home, Fang Zhou waited with his grandfather for Fang Yu to return. Fang Zhou urged his grandfather to accept Ming Tian, emphasizing the seriousness and longevity of Fang Yu’s feelings, comparing it to her enduring passion for MMA. His grandfather, however, responded cryptically, asserting that the relationship's endurance would be proven by facts, not words.
The next day, Ming Tian was baffled when both the coffee shop and car wash where he worked unexpectedly closed for "remodeling" or "equipment against regulations." He was paid off and told to take a leave of absence until they reopened, leaving him worried about his finances.
Later that night, his landlord arrived, demanding he and his siblings vacate their home within two to three days, claiming a buyer had come forward and citing Ming Tian’s history of late rent payments. Ming Tian tried to reason with her, asking for more time, but the landlord was firm, dismissing his pleas. Ming Tian later had a phone conversation with Fang Yu.
He informed her that he was rushing to the company, implying he was busy, and subtly resisted her offer to send a repair company for his electricity. He then tried to tell her something important, but Fang Zhou, who was with Fang Yu, interrupted, urging Fang Yu to leave. Ming Tian quickly ended the call, saying he would call her back later.
Soon after, Fang Zhou confronted Ming Tian in person, revealing he had investigated and confirmed that their grandfather was behind the closure of Ming Tian's workplaces and even his house being reclaimed. Fang Zhou expressed his gratitude when Ming Tian assured him he would not disclose this to Fang Yu, as she had just reconciled with her grandfather and he didn't want to cause more trouble for her.
Fang Zhou promised to handle the situation and rectify the wrongs done to Ming Tian. At the Zhiying Boxing Club, an S-rank competitor from Ximen Sports Institute named Wu Ji appeared and challenged Luo Guanyan. Luo Guanyan explained that he had been disqualified from the Zhengze League Finals and was not looking for a fight outside of an official match, as he believed boxing should not be used for mere fighting.
He politely refused the challenge, advising Wu Ji to seek someone else and to close the door on his way out. Later, Mother Hao was approached by a business representative who presented his card and stated his company wished to purchase her noodle stall, its rental contract, and her current house, offering to cooperate on a reasonable price. When Mother Hao questioned the reason, the representative cited business secrets.
Mother Hao, recalling Ming Tian's string of unfortunate events and realizing the company had discovered Ming Tian and his siblings were living with her, understood the true motive. Song Xiaomi called Sun Hao, inquiring if Ming Tian's family had indeed moved into his house. Sun Hao confirmed it, describing Ming Tian's bad luck. Song Xiaomi worried about Ming Zhu and Ming Lang being affected and Ming Tian having to wake up even earlier for school.
Sun Hao reassured her that his mother was there and the children were happy. Annoyed by Song Xiaomi's barrage of questions, Sun Hao invited her to his house to ask Ming Tian directly. Song Xiaomi, keen to clarify it was Sun Hao's invitation and not her taking the initiative, accepted. The two then left the club, with Song Xiaomi wanting to buy muffins for Ming Zhu and Ming Lang.
She offered to buy Sun Hao one, teasing him about flavors before picking his favorite original one, a detail that surprised him and made him feel a familiar warmth. Meanwhile, Fang Yu was at a bakery with Fang Zhou, arranging for a box of low-sugar buttercream pastries for her grandfather.
As Fang Zhou teased her for "sucking up" to their grandfather, Fang Yu accidentally bumped into someone, causing a "Housing Purchase Agreement" to fall to the floor, which she quickly noticed.
Episode 27 Recap
Cheng Yanan sought out Sun Hao to inquire about any past grievances between his mother and her father, but Sun Hao responded that his mother had never mentioned such a thing. As Sun Hao was about to leave, a girl handed him a cup of milk tea. However, the note on the tea indicated it was for Cheng Yanan, prompting Sun Hao to marvel at her popularity even among her own gender.
Sun Hao then asked Cheng Yanan if girls typically preferred refined boys like Ming Tian, a notion Cheng Yanan dismissed, discerning his affections for Fang Yu, which Sun Hao vehemently denied. Ming Tian's landlord informed him that he and his siblings needed to move out quickly because someone had offered a good price to buy the house. Devastated, Ming Tian quickly urged his younger brother and sister to sleep, vowing to figure things out himself.
The next day, after packing their belongings, Ming Tian called Fang Yu. She mentioned helping fix the electricity at his place, but Ming Tian, looking at his packed bags, declined. He intended to tell her about his move but was interrupted by Fang Zhou on the other end of the line. After hanging up, Fang Yu left for a meeting, while Ming Tian called Sun Hao.
Meanwhile, Fang Yu visited a dessert shop, ordering a low-sugar cream cake for her grandfather, who couldn't have anything too sweet. He Xiaofeng pushed herself to the brink of exhaustion training at the boxing club. Luo Guanyan attempted to persuade her to ease up, but she rebuffed him sharply. He Xiaofeng revealed her determination to win against Fang Yu, explaining that this year's competition was her last before her TOEFL exam next year.
Luo Guanyan offered to coach her, emphasizing his view of her as a friend and partner, which He Xiaofeng gratefully accepted. At his company, Fang Zhou discovered the contract for his grandfather's purchase of Ming Tian's rented house, immediately sensing foul play. Ming Tian, along with Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, temporarily moved into Sun Hao's home.
Sun Hao's mother, Hao Ma, welcomed the three siblings warmly and offered Ming Tian a job at her noodle stall to help him cover daily expenses. However, Hao Ma also cautioned Ming Tian, noting that his successive job losses and even the repossession of his home were no mere coincidences. Ming Tian then received a call from Fang Zhou and rushed to meet him.
Fang Zhou confirmed his suspicions after visiting the closed car wash and coffee shop where Ming Tian used to work. Fang Zhou pleaded with Ming Tian not to tell Fang Yu about their grandfather's involvement, and Ming Tian agreed, unwilling to cause a rift between Fang Yu and her grandfather because of himself. Elsewhere, Luo Guanyan encountered a mysterious individual who challenged him, but Luo Guanyan refused.
Later, representatives from the Fang Group approached Hao Ma, offering to buy her house and noodle stall. Upon learning that Ming Tian and his siblings had moved in with Sun Hao, Song Xiaomi grew anxious and hurried to Sun Hao's house to check on them. As Hao Ma was being cornered by the Fang Group's representatives, Cheng Dad suddenly appeared with a bottle of medicated wine, staging a dramatic rescue, though he ended up hurting his back.
Hao Ma helped him inside and attentively massaged his back. Cheng Dad seized the opportunity to surreptitiously check the sole of her foot, only to find the mole he remembered was gone, making him wonder if his eyesight had deceived him previously. Sun Hao and Song Xiaomi then arrived. Seeing the Fang Group's business card, Song Xiaomi grew furious and stormed out.
Cheng Dad then caught sight of Hao Ma's other foot, and the seven moles he remembered came into view, leaving him speechless with emotion. Outside, Sun Hao stopped an enraged Song Xiaomi from telling Ming Tian that the Fang Group was responsible for his troubles. He asked if she had considered how sad Ming Tian would be to learn that his misfortunes were caused by Fang Yu's family.
Song Xiaomi retorted, asking if they should just stand by and let Ming Tian be bullied. Sun Hao clarified that wasn't what he meant, suggesting that as friends, they should prioritize Ming Tian and Fang Yu's feelings. Song Xiaomi, however, declared she couldn't just watch Ming Tian get bullied and stated she would go to the source of the problem. Fang Yu went to Ming Tian's previous rental home, only to find he had moved.
She inquired with the new tenant, who brusquely stated she didn't know where he had gone and hurried Fang Yu away. Just then, Fang Yu received a call from Song Xiaomi. Meanwhile, Ma Yichen engaged in high-intensity training at the boxing club, haunted by Ming Tian's challenging words. Friends tried to distract him, noting the finals didn't concern him and the vice-president was already chosen, questioning who he was training for.
They gossiped that he'd sought training from the ex-president, who had only advised him to learn the basics, a suggestion they found foolish. Ma Yichen's determination to defeat Ming Tian, his "new goal," spurred him on. Later, Ma Yichen was ambushed by a mysterious assailant who asked for his name before brutally attacking him. In the emergency department, Luo Guanyan found Ma Yichen with several broken ribs.
Ma Yichen recounted the ambush, noting he couldn't see the attacker's face but recognized his fighting style as that of a martial arts student. Luo Guanyan and He Xiaofeng discussed the unusual attack, with Luo Guanyan advising He Xiaofeng to be extra cautious as the finals neared, offering to be her sparring partner. Back at Zhengze Academy, Song Xiaomi formally challenged Fang Yu according to school rules.
Fang Yu accepted, instructing Sun Hao to block the entrance to prevent others from entering. Fang Yu warned Song Xiaomi not to bully Ming Tian, but Song Xiaomi asserted that if Ming Tian wasn't with Fang Yu, he wouldn't be suffering so many misfortunes. Fang Yu, confused, asked what had happened to Ming Tian and who had hurt him. Song Xiaomi then revealed that Ming Tian had lost his home and jobs because of Fang Yu.
Fang Yu vehemently denied it, but Song Xiaomi insisted Fang Yu knew the truth in her heart. Their fight escalated, with Fang Yu telling Song Xiaomi to stay away from Ming Tian and Song Xiaomi retorting the same. Sun Hao, witnessing the intensity of their battle, rushed to get Cheng Yanan. Cheng Yanan arrived just as Song Xiaomi declared her determination not to give up on Ming Tian.
Trying to intervene, Cheng Yanan inadvertently took punches and kicks from both of them, complaining that she "almost lost her life" trying to stop their argument. Fang Yu confronted Sun Hao for getting Cheng Yanan involved, but he explained he couldn't stop them himself. Cheng Yanan then asked Fang Yu if Song Xiaomi's claims about Ming Tian were true. Fang Yu, without directly answering, ran off.
Fang Yu rushed home and confronted her grandfather, who admitted to orchestrating Ming Tian's misfortunes. Fang Yu expressed profound disappointment, rejecting his claims of acting for her own good. She brought up the painful memory of her grandfather dismissing Uncle Ji, lamenting that if Uncle Ji hadn't left, he wouldn't have died, a lifelong regret for her. Her grandfather then dropped a bombshell: Ming Tian's father, Ming Hai, was the one who killed Uncle Ji.
Fang Yu's eyes widened in shock, her mind reeling, and she immediately went to find Ming Tian. Fang Zhou, witnessing his sister's distress, pleaded with their grandfather to stop hurting Fang Yu and persecuting Ming Tian. He acknowledged that Ming Hai killing Ji Gang was the truth, but argued that since his sister liked Ming Tian, they shouldn't add salt to her wounds and should at least let Ming Tian and his siblings not wander homeless.
Fang Yu found Ming Tian and, in emotional turmoil, asked him if his father was a boxer, if he participated in a competition in Macau, if he killed someone there, and if his specialty was the "Death Strike." Ming Tian, confused by her sudden questions, confirmed all of it, asking how it related to her fight with her grandfather.
Fang Yu then tearfully revealed that the person his father killed was Uncle Ji, the person who cared for her the most. Later, Ming Tian texted Fang Yu, expressing worry for her after their emotional confrontation. Fang Yu texted back, saying she was fine but felt they both needed to calm down and take a break from seeing each other for a while. Ming Tian understood and wished her well.
At Ji Gang's grave, Fang Yu recalled cherished memories of her Uncle Ji, who always encouraged her to smile and face life's challenges. She remembered their smiling competition, where the loser had to grant the winner a wish, and his wish for her to smile as he left. Crying at his grave, Fang Yu desperately asked Uncle Ji what she should do.
Cheng Yanan later spoke with Fang Yu, revealing that despite his father's attempts to teach him the "Death Strike," Ming Tian refused to learn it for Fang Yu's sake. Cheng Yanan argued that Ming Tian was willing to make sacrifices for her, and questioned why Fang Yu couldn't let go of the past generation's grudges.
She reminded Fang Yu that as an MMA fighter, she should know that fights in the ring often result in "you die, I live," with no one truly right or wrong. Cheng Yanan concluded that what happened with Ming Tian's father was "bad luck" and that it was unfair to burden Ming Tian with responsibility for an event that happened years ago, especially since the law had found his father not guilty.
Meanwhile, back at the noodle stall, Cheng Dad recognized Ming Tian as the son of his senior disciple, Ming Hai, expressing his delight and surprise at the connection. He saw it as a sign that Ming Hai wanted him to care for Ming Tian and promised to prevent Ming Tian from enduring hardships alone. Ming Tian thanked him but insisted he could handle things.
Cheng Dad noted Ming Tian's stubbornness, just like his father, and praised Ming Hai as the most accomplished disciple, lamenting the tragedy that befell him. When Cheng Yanan pointed out Ming Tian's sadness, Cheng Dad dropped the topic. However, he soon insisted that Ming Tian should follow in his father's footsteps as an MMA athlete and offered to personally train him in their discipline's secret technique, the "Death Strike."
Ming Tian firmly refused, explaining that while he understood the nature of fighting in the arena, his father's special move had caused a death, shattered their family, made Fang Yu lose someone dear, and even affected their relationship. He concluded that he couldn't forgive the move for what it had done and hoped these tragedies would end with him.
Cheng Dad respected his decision but suggested that the deep connection between Ming Tian and Fang Yu might be destiny's way for them to resolve the grudges of the previous generation together.
Episode 28 Recap
Fang Yu sat on a bench outside Ming Tian's home, her mind consumed by memories of him. Her grandfather's words weighed heavily on her, and she wished Ming Tian would not appear. When he did, Ming Tian tried to comfort her, claiming everything was fine, but Fang Yu brought up his father. Ming Tian confirmed that his father, Ming Hai, had killed someone in Macau using his "Death Strike" technique.
Upon hearing this, Fang Yu stumbled and then ran away in a frenzy. During her most vulnerable moments, she found solace in Ji Gang, to whom she could confide all her suppressed emotions. However, Ji Gang, who had always cared for her deeply, was killed by Ming Tian's father. Distraught, Fang Yu collided with some street thugs who robbed her, but the timely arrival of a police car allowed her to escape.
Fang Zhou expressed his strong disapproval of his grandfather's actions, unable to comprehend why his grandfather would inflict further pain on Fang Yu. Ming Tian was deeply concerned for Fang Yu, but she responded coldly to his care, simply stating she was fine and asking for them to have some space. The mysterious individual who had previously challenged Luo Guanyan sought out Ma Yichen. Before Ma Yichen could even react, the assailant severely injured him, breaking several ribs.
Luo Guanyan and He Xiaofeng visited Ma Yichen, surprised by the mysterious person's fighting prowess, considering Ma Yichen's own strength was not insignificant. Ming Tian confided in Cheng Yanan about the complicated history between himself and Fang Yu, hoping she might speak with Fang Yu. Cheng Yanan acknowledged Ji Gang's importance to Fang Yu and did not try to persuade her to let go of the past.
She also deduced that Ming Tian's father and her own father must have known each other, as both mastered the Death Strike. Sun Hao was beaten while trying to prevent Song Xiaomi from confronting Fang Yu. When Song Xiaomi entered the boxing club, she saw Cheng Yanan, who vaguely suggested that everything, resolved or unresolved, had somehow reached a conclusion, leaving Song Xiaomi somewhat bewildered.
Shortly after, Sun Hao received news that Ah Can, a competitor from the observation match, had died in the ring. Ming Hai, Cheng Dad's senior disciple, was overjoyed to see Ming Tian and offered to teach him the Death Strike. Ming Tian, however, refused, explaining that the technique had become a burden in his life, tearing his family apart and making his relationship with Fang Yu incredibly awkward.
Cheng Dad respected his decision and advised Ming Tian to reconcile with Fang Yu. Ji Gang's kind face lingered in Fang Yu's mind, making it difficult for her to forgive Ming Tian. Cheng Yanan was moved by Ming Tian's firm refusal to learn the Death Strike for Fang Yu's sake. She urged Fang Yu to let go of the past, emphasizing that it was not Ming Tian's fault.
However, Fang Yu found it impossible to move on, believing that after this revelation, she could not openly be with Ming Tian. Song Xiaomi remained preoccupied by Ah Can's death. Memories of the woman involved in the insurance fraud at the noodle stall and Ah Can's wife at the fight arena overlapped in her mind. During a class, she slammed her hand on the desk, drawing all eyes to her.
Meanwhile, Cheng Dad resolved to pursue Hao Ma, as his wife had once suggested, but struggled with how to openly express his feelings. Fang Zhou became Ming Tian's landlord. Ming Tian initially hesitated to accept Fang Zhou's generosity but was relieved that Fang Zhou still expected him to pay rent. Ming Tian then asked Fang Zhou to arrange a meeting with Fang Yu, his earnest plea convincing Fang Zhou to help.
Fang Yu was at the gym, channeling all her frustration and helplessness into punching a sandbag when Ming Tian appeared. He revealed that after his father accidentally killed someone, he became depressed and drank heavily, making their family's life incredibly difficult. His mother eventually left them, and shortly after, Ming Hai died in a car accident due to his drinking.
Ming Tian described this as a dark period he wished to forget, and it was why he refused to enter the ring until meeting Fang Yu changed everything. He expressed his hope that he could now give Fang Yu the courage she needed for them to overcome their challenges together. In the Zhengze League Match finals, the pairings were announced: Cheng Yanan vs. He Xiaofeng, Song Xiaomi vs. Wu Ji, and Fang Yu vs. Li Tong.
Ming Tian offered Cheng Yanan strategic advice for her match against He Xiaofeng, emphasizing controlling her opponent's range and targeting her lower body due to her upper body defense. During the intense match, Cheng Yanan sustained several kicks to her left leg, and He Xiaofeng capitalized on this weakness. Despite the injury, Cheng Yanan managed to pin He Xiaofeng down and win the match, much to the crowd's delight.
Fang Yu visited a woman referred to as Auntie Ji, who revealed she was in desperate need of money due to failed investments and debts, explaining why she had previously denied knowing Fang Yu. Fang Yu, recalling Ji Gang's kindness to her, transferred one million yuan to Auntie Ji. Auntie Ji then made a shocking confession: Ji Gang's death was "not that simple." At the physical therapy room, He Xiaofeng, disappointed by her loss, received comfort from Luo Guanyan.
The focus then shifted to the next match between Song Xiaomi and Wu Ji from Ximen Sports Institute. Song Xiaomi entered the arena confidently, but during the fight, Wu Ji displayed unexpected skills, including Krav Maga. He also committed a foul, striking Song Xiaomi's head.
Episode 29 Recap
Father Cheng came to Mother Hao's noodle stall, holding his waist. It turned out that he had deliberately injured his waist to find an opportunity to get close to Mother Hao. Mother Hao thought Father Cheng's old injury from that day had not healed, so she quickly took out medicated oil to massage him.
Fang Zhou was still trying to persuade his grandfather that no matter whether Fang Yu wanted to be with Ming Tian or not, they should not interfere with her. Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, Song Xiaomi, and Sun Hao helped Ming Tian move, and the few of them also resolved all the problems in the house along the way. Sun Hao brought up A Can's death.
Song Xiaomi felt there were some issues with the cause of death and wanted to discuss it further, but Cheng Yanan, fearing that the reconciled Fang Yu and Ming Tian would turn against each other again because of this, quickly pushed the two of them away. Fang Yu looked dispirited, while Ming Tian had an embarrassed expression. Cheng Yanan told everything to Sun Hao and Song Xiaomi, and both of them were very surprised.
Song Xiaomi felt she had been a bit rash before, as it was she who told Fang Yu about the matter, indirectly causing a rift between the two. She would rather feel heartbroken herself than for Ming Tian to feel heartbroken. Mother Hao brought up Song Xiaomi's rash actions that day and noticed Sun Hao's strange expression, so she deliberately spoke ill of her. Seeing Sun Hao quickly defend her, she knew that Sun Hao had fallen for Song Xiaomi.
At the martial arts gym, Luo Guanyan was waiting for Cheng Yanan at the entrance, and she did not show him any good expression upon seeing him. Luo Guanyan was anxious about Ma Yichen's injury. He felt that the mysterious person was targeting the finals, so he quickly warned Cheng Yanan to be careful. Father Cheng suddenly popped out, startling both of them. Cheng Yanan fled in exasperation.
Luo Guanyan left the martial arts gym alone, while the mysterious person closely followed behind him. Luo Guanyan realized it in time. He was very angry to learn that Ma Yichen was injured by him, so he agreed to fight him. Unexpectedly, the person quickly threw a few punches, and Luo Guanyan felt a bit dizzy, with nosebleed flowing down. Ming Tian accompanied Fang Yu during training, but Fang Yu suddenly stopped.
Ming Tian knew that Fang Yu couldn't get past that hurdle. He hoped Fang Yu could have more courage, and that together they would surely be able to overcome it. Fang Yu continued training. With a punch and a kick, she kicked Ming Tian to the ground. Ming Tian didn't care. He continued to stand up, and the two continued training. The final of the Zhengze League officially began.
He Xiaofeng and Cheng Yanan were about to enter as the first match's contestants. Ming Tian helped Cheng Yanan analyze their respective strengths and weaknesses and instructed her to use her strengths to suppress her opponent. Rivals met, their eyes burning with jealousy. As soon as He Xiaofeng entered, she kicked and injured Cheng Yanan's leg. Fortunately, Cheng Yanan quickly pinned He Xiaofeng to the ground. He Xiaofeng had trained for many days, so she wasn't that weak.
Cheng Yanan was then pinned to the ground again, but she locked He Xiaofeng's foot. Finally, He Xiaofeng was knocked out on the ground, and Cheng Yanan won. Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao quickly came down from the lounge to cheer for Cheng Yanan. When they left, they met Aunt Ji, and Song Xiaomi found her somewhat familiar. Aunt Ji came to Fang Yu, showing her some old photos of Ji Gang and Fang Yu to play the victim.
It turned out that she had lost her investments and couldn't make a living, so she came to borrow money from Fang Yu. Fang Yu transferred one million to her. However, Aunt Ji then conspicuously brought up the cause of Ji Gang's death back then. He Xiaofeng woke up from the hospital bed. Luo Guanyan picked up his phone and watched the live broadcast with her.
At this time, it was Song Xiaomi and Wu Ji's turn to enter the arena. It turned out that the mysterious person was named Wu Ji, and Song Xiaomi greatly underestimated him. Luo Guanyan saw that the situation was not right and quickly rushed to the scene. Song Xiaomi launched a strong offense against him from the start, but Wu Ji only defended. The next second, he revealed his true strength, using Krav Maga and hitting his opponent's solar plexus.
Song Xiaomi immediately gasped for breath. The purpose of Krav Maga was to kill opponents. Even Song Xiaomi was powerless to resist, and she had to exert a great deal of effort to crawl up from the ground. After Aunt Ji recounted the truth from back then, she feigned an apology and left. Looking at Fang Yu's astonished expression, Aunt Ji smiled triumphantly. Afterward, she called Fang Yu's grandfather.
Upon learning that the matter had been handled properly, her grandfather transferred three million to her card. Song Xiaomi was carried off on a stretcher by Wu Ji in the second round. No one expected that Wu Ji would defeat the S-rank contestant Song Xiaomi in his first appearance. He stood proudly on stage, enjoying the applause, but unexpectedly, the audience below cursed loudly. Fang Yu went on stage with disbelief about the truth from back then.
She defeated her opponent in just seven seconds, but there was no excitement in her eyes. Wu Ji, Fang Yu, and Cheng Yanan entered the final round. Ming Tian was looking for Wu Ji's weakness with Fang Yu. However, Fang Yu recalled what Aunt Ji had told her. According to Aunt Ji, Ji Gang was asked to throw the fight the night before the competition. But when Ji Gang disagreed, people ganged up on him and beat him.
In her words, she also claimed that Ming Hai was an accomplice. Fang Yu awoke from her memories. She broke up with Ming Tian, stating that she could temporarily reconcile with him before the truth was clear, but once she believed the facts from Aunt Ji's mouth, she couldn't continue like this.
Cheng Yanan and Luo Guanyan chased after Father Cheng, wanting to learn the Death Blow, because Cheng Yanan was about to fight Wu Ji, and only the Death Blow could save her. But Father Cheng refused, because ever since Mother Cheng's death, he had vowed not to teach the Death Blow to Cheng Yanan again.
Episode 30 Recap
Cheng's father said his master once said that the Death Blow was not suitable for girls to learn, but he didn't take it to heart and taught it to Cheng's mother. However, after learning it, Cheng's mother's health deteriorated day by day, and she even died because of it. Song Xiaomi's arm was bandaged, so Sun Hao took on the responsibility of taking care of her, pouring juice and giving massages.
Remembering how Sun Hao rushed onto the stage despite being stopped when she was injured, Song Xiaomi suddenly felt that Sun Hao might have different feelings for her. Cheng Yanan and Luo Guanyan came to visit Song Xiaomi. To liven up the atmosphere, Cheng Yanan deliberately provoked her, and the two started arguing again. But when the nurse came, they pretended to be best friends. Cheng Yanan's stomach suddenly rumbled while she was walking.
Luo Guanyan took out an apple and gave it to her. She was still that apple in his eyes. Inside the coffee shop, the atmosphere between the two was ambiguous, and they exchanged smiles. Fang Yu didn't go home. Fang Zhou quickly called Cheng Yanan and learned that she wasn't with Ming Tian either. Cheng Yanan quickly went to Ming Tian's home. Both of them felt that Fang Yu must have encountered something to break up with Ming Tian.
The next day, the final championship match was about to begin, but Fang Yu had still not appeared. She hadn't gone home all night. Ming Tian and Cheng Yanan and a few others were worried sick, and Fang Zhou was also looking for Fang Yu. The first match featured Cheng Yanan and Wu Ji.
Cheng Yanan went on stage with the intention of avenging Song Xiaomi, but to her surprise, she was defeated by Wu Ji as soon as she entered. The right to contend for the championship fell to Fang Yu and Wu Ji, but Fang Yu was still nowhere to be seen. At this moment, Fang Yu stood in front of Ji Gang's tombstone, recalling what Aunt Ji had said. In the end, she was ruled to have forfeited.
Late at night, Ming Tian missed Fang Yu, looking downcast. Ming Lang, wanting to distract him, tried to pull out a failing exam paper. Ming Tian heard it. He stopped Ming Zhu and Ming Lang and vowed that he would definitely pull himself together. Cheng's father was massaging the injured Cheng Yanan. Luo Guanyan braved the rain and came to the martial arts hall to check on her injuries. Cheng's father discreetly disappeared.
Luo Guanyan squeezed Cheng Yanan's face, looking left and right. The atmosphere was ambiguous. He reminded Cheng Yanan to tell Fang Yu to be careful, because Wu Ji was coming for her. Seeing the heavy rain outside, Cheng Yanan wanted to keep him, but Luo Guanyan still left. The rain grew heavier. Cheng Yanan was worried and wanted to go give Luo Guanyan an umbrella, but as soon as she stepped out, she saw Fang Yu.
Fang Yu, drenched in the rain, looked utterly dejected. Seeing her like this, Cheng Yanan couldn't bring herself to blame her and could only offer gentle comfort. Finally, Fang Yu clutched her clothes and cried. Song Xiaomi, with an injured hand, was playing games at an internet cafe with Sun Hao. Song Xiaomi watched Sun Hao's rookie skills and cursed angrily. Sun Hao could only sigh to himself that women truly are unreasonable.
Fang Yu returned home and told her grandfather and Fang Zhou that she wanted to study abroad. Fang Zhou was dissatisfied with her giving up fighting. He truly didn't know what could make Fang Yu so weak, abandoning even the feelings she had fought so hard for. He declared fiercely that he would no longer interfere in Fang Yu's affairs. At the Taekwondo club, Song Xiaomi suddenly slipped, but luckily Sun Hao caught her in time.
The two were in a very ambiguous situation. Fang Yu returned to school. Everyone looked strange, and some even rushed forward to question Fang Yu. Song Xiaomi appeared at this moment and also questioned Fang Yu why she hadn't gone to the finals, but Fang Yu just left, saying she didn't care. Cheng Yanan dragged Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao to the boxing club. Ming Tian was training.
Song Xiaomi angrily stood up for Ming Tian, but the other three said nothing; they knew Fang Yu had her difficulties. Song Xiaomi was furious and left with Sun Hao. Ming Tian said that Fang Yu would definitely speak when she was ready, but who would have thought Fang Yu had already dropped out of school. The principal held the withdrawal application and hoped Fang Yu would think carefully, but Fang Yu didn't appreciate it and turned to leave.
Ming Tian rushed to find Fang Yu at this moment. Seeing this, the principal quickly left to let the two talk privately. Ming Tian was unwilling for Fang Yu to give up like this, but Fang Yu's expression was firm. Faced with Ming Tian's repeated questioning, Fang Yu only said that he was her enemy, and even the words she had spoken before about them facing things together were forced.
Ming Tian wanted Fang Yu to stay while he left, but who would have thought Fang Yu was going abroad. Fang Yu told Cheng Yanan the truth Aunt Ji had spoken. She didn't want Ming Tian to be disheartened after learning about it; she could bear the pain alone.
Episode 31 Recap
Cheng's father came to Hao's mother's noodle stall. Hao's mother asked him for advice on foot acupuncture points to massage her relatives back home. Unexpectedly, Cheng's father discovered that Hao's mother's second aunt also had seven moles on the soles of her feet. It turned out that in Hao's mother's hometown, ninety percent of the people had seven moles on the soles of their feet. He Xiaofeng came to Zhengze to challenge Fang Yu.
She also wanted to know why Fang Yu forfeited the final match. In the ring, Fang Yu only defended against He Xiaofeng's attacks without striking back, which greatly angered He Xiaofeng. She repeatedly called Fang Yu a "stinky girl," saying that Fang Yu, being a rich young lady, would never understand why she worked so hard to learn martial arts. Fang Yu finally erupted.
She really wanted to stay in the fighting arena, but no matter how hard she tried, the result would always be the same. He Xiaofeng lay on the ground, letting out a heartbroken cry as she watched Fang Yu's retreating figure. Wang Shiwei came to find Fang Yu with a bouquet of roses, but Fang Yu clearly gave him a cold shoulder. At this moment, Ming Tian, riding his bicycle, happened to witness this scene.
The next second, Fang Yu even got into Wang Shiwei's car. Ming Tian silently rode away, and Fang Yu also got out of the luxury car; she only did it to make Ming Tian give up. In the car wash, Ming Tian worked alone, his mind filled with past memories of Fang Yu: their first meeting, first kiss, first hug, washing cars together, competing together. Now, he was left all alone.
Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao were shopping at the supermarket. Sun Hao unconsciously imagined scenes of Song Xiaomi trying to please him, which Song Xiaomi found puzzling. The two came to Ming Tian's home to look after Ming Zhu and Ming Lang. Sun Hao also called Ming Tian, and Ming Tian on the other end of the phone felt comforted by his friend.
Ming Tian had been working from morning till night; even his boss couldn't help but tell him to rest, but Ming Tian refused. Wang Shiwei brought two of his buddies to have Ming Tian wash their cars. He called Fang Yu and Ming Tian's relationship a whim of a rich young lady, provoking Ming Tian at every turn. Wang Shiwei didn't like Fang Yu; he pursued her only because he coveted the Fang Shi Group.
Ming Tian was very angry; he would not let Fang Yu marry Wang Shiwei. The car wash owner, hiding in the shadows, made a call to Fang Zhou. It turned out that Fang Zhou was the car wash owner, and he knew that Wang Shiwei would definitely come to trouble Ming Tian. The next second, Fang Yu received a video of Wang Shiwei causing trouble for Ming Tian at the car wash.
Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao took Ming Zhu and Ming Lang out to eat. Since Song Xiaomi's hand was injured, making it inconvenient for her to move, Sun Hao fed her bite by bite. This made the two gossipy children smell a hint of romance.
However, they also began to consider their brother's lifelong happiness, as Fang Yu and Ming Tian had broken up, and Song Xiaomi was about to be won over by Sun Hao, leaving Ming Tian unsure of what to do. To comfort Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, Song Xiaomi immediately distanced herself and Sun Hao completely, not noticing Sun Hao's strange expression and the loneliness in his eyes.
At the martial arts hall, Cheng's father decided to treat Hao's mother as a friend from now on and not overthink things. Luo Guanyan arrived with a basket of apples to see Cheng Yanan. Upon seeing him, Cheng's father asked him what girls liked, and Cheng Yanan appeared at this moment.
Cheng's father very wisely gave the two movie tickets he had originally prepared for himself and Hao's mother to them, and the two were ushered out of the martial arts hall for a date. On the way, Luo Guanyan asked Cheng Yanan to go to the movies with him another day, casually confirming their relationship. The two walking hand in hand on the street were particularly eye-catching.
Wu Ji came to the Fang Shi Group to find Fang Yu, but the front desk told him Fang Yu was not there, so he declared that Fang Yu should fight him. Wang Shiwei repeatedly complained to Fang's grandfather, so Fang Yu had no choice but to ask Wang Shiwei to meet and talk. During their conversation, Wang Shiwei kept looking at his phone. Wang Shiwei placed his hand on Fang Yu's.
The next second, a reporter carrying a camera rushed up and furiously photographed the two, intending to confirm Fang Yu and Wang Shiwei's relationship. But unexpectedly, Fang Yu's people also appeared. Fang Yu played a video of Wang Shiwei at the workshop on her phone, then picked up the tea from the table and splashed it at him. Fang's grandfather was also furious when he saw this video and canceled the cooperation with Wang Shiwei's company.
Wu Ji came to the Fang Shi Group multiple times to block Fang Yu, but Fang Yu always sent him away with other excuses. Cheng Yanan wore a long dress and high heels, looking quite like a lady when dressed up. Fang Yu came to the taekwondo club where Ming Zhu and Ming Lang were to say goodbye to the children. All the children were reluctant to let her go and rushed up to say goodbye, except for Ming Lang, who pulled Ming Zhu to sit aside.
Episode 32 Recap
Cheng Yanan saw it was still early, so she sat aside to wait for Luo Guanyan. Unexpectedly, as soon as she sat down, her true colors were revealed, without any trace of ladylike behavior. Luo Guanyan walked into the cinema and found her appearance somewhat amusing, yet also couldn't take his eyes off her. When Luo Guanyan went to buy tickets, Cheng Yanan's bag was stolen by a thief.
Luo Guanyan quickly chased after him, and Cheng Yanan also took off her high heels and ran wildly all the way. Finally, the two of them subdued the thief on the street, but because Luo Guanyan was present, she mercifully spared the thief's life. Minglang was very angry about Fang Yu leaving Ming Tian. When he and Mingzhu returned home, they saw Fang Yu waiting outside the door.
Mingzhu excitedly rushed up to Fang Yu as soon as she saw her. Fang Yu took Mingzhu and Minglang to eat char siu rice. The two children were upset because Fang Yu was leaving. They took out Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi's scorecards to show Fang Yu. Watching the two children's childish actions, Fang Yu felt a knot in her stomach. Sun Hao helped the injured Song Xiaomi take notes.
Song Xiaomi was sleeping soundly nearby and only realized she had gone to the wrong classroom after waking up. Wu Ji failed to find Fang Yu, so he found Fang Zhou instead. Fortunately, Fang Group's security was tight, preventing him from succeeding. Fang Yu was forced into a corner and had no choice but to issue a statement withdrawing from the fighting world. From then on, Queen Fang Yu became an eternal legend in the fighting world.
Zhengze's people were surprised and angry when they heard this news. Ming Tian did not expect Fang Yu to be able to let go of fighting. Fang Zhou couldn't understand his sister's various actions. He declared that Fang Yu had also become a bubble in his heart. Song Xiaomi deliberately provoked Fang Yu, saying she would seize the opportunity to snatch Ming Tian. But Fang Yu asked her to do exactly that. Song Xiaomi left speechless with anger.
Sun Hao and Song Xiaomi analyzed that Fang Yu must have encountered some major setback. The two of them couldn't help but sigh when mentioning Fang Yu, thinking that without Fang Yu, Zhengze would probably be very boring. Sun Hao and Song Xiaomi bickered and played, becoming a joyful pair of adversaries in Zhengze. At the martial arts gym, Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan ate snacks and drank beer, vowing not to leave until they were drunk.
Fang Yu was about to leave soon, feeling very down, and drank can after can of beer. Back home, lying on the bed, Fang Yu confided her worries to the pink rabbit on her headboard. It turned out that drinking to drown sorrows really worked. This was the rabbit Ming Tian gave her. Every time Fang Yu saw it, she would think of him, and the beautiful memories with Ming Tian would surface in her mind.
Ming Tian suddenly called, and the two met for the last time at a cafe. Ming Tian ordered Fang Yu a strawberry ice cream. He liked the way Fang Yu ate ice cream, with her eyebrows curved and a sweet expression. Ming Tian did not hate Fang Yu, after all, the fact that his father beat Ji Gang to death was true.
But Fang Yu instead hoped Ming Tian would hate her a little, so she could live a bit easier. Ming Tian covered Fang Yu's hands and reminded her to be careful when she was alone abroad. Even if they no longer saw each other, he hoped she would be happy. Fang Yu's tears fell involuntarily, and the two wished each other well.
Ming Tian rode away on his bicycle, while Fang Yu walked in the opposite direction to wait for her luxury car. She held onto the car door, and ultimately, they parted ways. Wang Shiwei arranged to meet a mysterious person, wanting to get revenge on Fang Yu. His childhood friend Ma Yichen was very curious about that person. The next second, when he saw Wu Ji, he jumped up from the sofa.
He angrily declared that he would no longer contact Wang Shiwei. Wang Shiwei told Wu Ji to capture someone, which would make Fang Yu obedient. This was clearly overheard by Ma Yichen outside the door. Father Cheng talked too much at the blind date corner and was driven away. He unintentionally arrived at Hao's Mother's noodle stall. In the end, he still went in. Hao's Mother was changing a light bulb, and Father Cheng volunteered to help.
While climbing the ladder, he remarked that it was good to have a man in the house. Unexpectedly, Hao's Mother's remark that there was a man in the house startled Father Cheng, causing him to fall from the ladder. Only then did he realize that Hao's Mother was referring to Sun Hao. Ma Yichen pondered who the person Wang Shiwei mentioned was.
Recalling the scene of Fang Yu helping Ming Tian get revenge, he was certain that person was Ming Tian. He then thought, what did this have to do with him? But Ma Yichen remained gloomy all day and finally got up and left the internet cafe. Ming Tian returned home and encountered Wu Ji. The latter attacked him without a word, and Ming Tian was defenseless.
At the critical moment, Ma Yichen appeared to block for Ming Tian and told Ming Tian to run quickly. But Ming Tian unexpectedly pulled Wu Ji back, letting Ma Yichen run first. With a palm strike from Wu Ji, Ming Tian fainted. Fang Yu, at home, received a call from Cheng Yanan. After learning that Ming Tian had been taken by that madman Wu Ji, Fang Yu was burning with anxiety.
Episode 33 Recap
Fang Yu received a call from Wu Ji. He threatened Fang Yu with Ming Tian to fight him. This madman had already disregarded himself; he wouldn't care if this was illegal. Ming Tian was currently tied to a chair, unable to move. At the martial arts gym, Ma Yichen told Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, and Luo Guanyan everything he had heard and seen, saying that Ming Tian was captured because he tried to save him.
Fang Yu immediately called Wang Shiwei. He was enjoying himself at the bar at that moment and couldn't be bothered with Fang Yu. Ma Yichen could only take the three of them to the bar Wang Shiwei frequented to look for him. At the bar, Wang Shiwei and Fang Yu's group exchanged pleasantries. Cheng Yanan was furious, and Fang Yu even directly laid hands on Wang Shiwei, forcing him to take them to rescue Ming Tian.
Fang Yu sped up and rushed to rescue Ming Tian. At this time, Ming Tian took advantage of the guard's inattention, broke free from his restraints, and escaped. Ma Yichen and Ming Tian were the forces that changed each other. Now, Ma Yichen had begun to change because of Ming Tian. In the car, Cheng Yanan saw that the injured Ma Yichen was uncomfortable and switched seats with him.
Accidentally, she had a close contact with Luo Guanyan midway, and he chuckled. Ming Tian skillfully moved through the abandoned factory, leaving his pursuers behind, but he was still caught by Wu Xie. Ming Tian was unwilling and wanted to fight him but was stopped by Fang Yu, who rushed to the scene.
Episode 34 Recap
Fang Yu stopped the duel between Ming Tian and Wu Ji. Wang Shiwei, pinching his injured nose, ordered Wu Ji to teach her a harsh lesson. Wu Ji only wanted to fight Fang Yu, with no other intentions, so that Ming Tian could leave. But Wang Shiwei stubbornly insisted that Wu Ji teach them a lesson, only to be knocked out by Wu Ji himself.
Ming Tian didn't want to leave; if he had to leave, he wanted to go with Fang Yu. Sun Hao's car was driving slowly. Everyone exchanged glances, feeling there were too many people in the car, so they simply dropped Ma Yichen by the roadside, leaving him wailing alone. Unexpectedly, the car was old, and still couldn't fit four people. As the four discussed, they suddenly all scrambled to get in, ultimately leaving Luo Guanyan and Song Xiaomi behind.
Sun Hao, in the car, was completely unaware he had picked up the wrong people, and as he was about to turn back and show off to Song Xiaomi, he saw Cheng Yanan instead. Wu Ji boasted that he could defeat Fang Yu without using Krav Maga, but Fang Yu merely scoffed. In the ring, Fang Yu was indeed completely suppressed by Wu Ji, gaining no advantage, and even took several punches from him.
Ming Tian saw that Wu Ji's strength was not superior to Fang Yu's; he merely understood Fang Yu's moves too well. So, Ming Tian told Fang Yu to make a change, and instantly, she knocked Wu Ji to the ground. Fang Zhou rushed to Ming Tian's home to look after Ming Zhu and Ming Lang. They wanted to see their brother but were stopped by Fang Zhou.
The mischievous children grabbed a cake and slapped it onto Fang Zhou's face, then ran towards the gate, only to find that Fang Zhou had already locked it. By the time Sun Hao and Cheng Yanan arrived, the second round had already begun. Wu Ji used Krav Maga, immediately causing Fang Yu to lose again. Ming Tian angrily denounced Wu Ji's despicable methods, but Wu Ji only cared about winning and had no regard for respect.
Cheng's father appeared at this moment, stating that Krav Maga was not invincible, and the Death Strike was its nemesis. Cheng's father wanted to challenge Wu Ji, but the latter dismissively told him to find an apprentice to fight him instead. However, Cheng Yanan could not learn it now, and Sun Hao's aptitude was insufficient; only Ming Tian could fight Wu Ji.
Both Ming Tian and Fang Yu detested this set of martial arts, but the source of misfortune was ultimately not the martial art itself, but human hearts. Ming Tian eventually agreed to learn the Death Strike. The so-called Death Strike involves exposing oneself to danger, luring the opponent to attack, and then delivering a fatal blow. In the ring, Ming Tian and Wu Ji were evenly matched, but Fang Yu kept recalling everything about the Death Strike.
In the end, Ming Tian restrained Wu Ji but didn't strike; Ming Tian won. As the crowd cheered, Wu Ji, catching Ming Tian off guard, knocked him out with a punch. Luo Guanyan and Song Xiaomi arrived to see Wu Ji and Wang Shiwei being taken away by the police, while Ming Tian was carried to the hospital due to severe injuries.
Ming Tian had blood clots in his brain; if he woke up, there would be no serious problems, but if he didn't, it would be terrible news. Upon receiving the news, Fang Zhou took Ming Zhu and Ming Lang to the hospital. The two children cried loudly in front of the unconscious Ming Tian. The principal and director were heartbroken to learn that Ming Tian was comatose and immediately rushed to the hospital.
All the Zhengze students were also praying for Ming Tian. Since the incident began because of Fang Yu, Fang's grandfather covered Ming Tian's medical expenses and temporarily postponed Fang Yu's overseas trip. Ming Tian lay comatose in the hospital bed, his face completely pale. Fang Yu's hand, holding a cotton swab, trembled slightly, and tears unknowingly fell again. Cheng's father shed tears alone while looking at a photo with Ming Hai. He felt deeply guilty about Ming Tian's comatose state.
Ma Yichen only remembered to apologize to Ming Tian after visiting him, but he was more grateful to Ming Tian, as he only started to change because of Ming Tian. Cheng Yanan, Sun Hao, and Song Xiaomi decided to organize a prayer event for Ming Tian, and the Zhengze students were all very active. By the sea, everyone was picking up trash for charity. Luo Guanyan brought He Xiaofeng and Ma Yichen to participate as well.
He Xiaofeng's attitude towards Cheng Yanan remained as it always was, which greatly annoyed Song Xiaomi, who decided to defend Cheng Yanan's love. At the coffee shop, Fang Yu put on the bunny mascot costume and distributed flyers by the roadside.
Episode 35 Recap
Song Xiaomi deliberately moved He Xiaofeng away, intending to create an opportunity for Luo Guanyan and Cheng Yanan. Fang Yu replaced Ming Tian at his job in the coffee shop and car wash, but memories of Ming Tian always involuntarily floated in her mind. Thinking of the lively Ming Tian who was now lying motionless in bed, Fang Yu's heart ached terribly, and tears welled up in her eyes. Fang Yu sat by Ming Tian's bedside.
It turned out that the car wash had been bought by Fang Zhou, and the boss would not find another employee to replace him; he would wait for Ming Tian to wake up. Fang Yu leaned on Ming Tian's bedside, trying to give him and herself a little warmth, unaware that Ming Tian's eyelashes slightly twitched on the bed. At Hao Ma's noodle stall, Cheng Yanan, Luo Guanyan, Song Xiaomi, and Sun Hao sat together, worried about Ming Tian.
Hao Ma asked Cheng Yanan to retrieve the umbrella that Cheng Baba had forgotten at the noodle stall yesterday. Luo Guanyan immediately understood when he recalled Cheng Baba asking him about relationship issues. Cheng Yanan was still completely clueless, only realizing the unusual relationship between Cheng Baba and Hao Ma through Luo Guanyan's hint. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang wanted to live with Hao Ma, but Cheng Baba, feeling guilty, took them in to care for them himself.
When Ming Zhu and Ming Lang threw tantrums, Cheng Baba advised them to think more about Hao Ma, as it was very difficult for her to both run her stall and take care of them. Listening from the side, Cheng Yanan increasingly felt that her father's feelings for Hao Ma might indeed be out of the ordinary. Fang Yu saw a small roadside shop with a lucky bracelet promotion, so she took a bracelet and a bear.
Song Xiaomi was melancholic because of Ming Tian, while Sun Hao followed closely behind her, fanning her. At this moment, Cheng Yanan pulled Sun Hao aside to discuss some private matters. At the Taekwondo Club, Cheng Yanan told Sun Hao the news that Cheng Baba liked Hao Ma. She wanted Sun Hao to help her facilitate this "twilight romance" between the two.
Sun Hao began to question life, involuntarily imagining the scene of Cheng Baba and Hao Ma getting married in a traditional ceremony. Fang Yu started weaving with the purchased bracelet materials, while also speaking her heart out to Ming Tian. Fang Yu confessed the foolish thing she did back then, trying every way to fail her exams because she was jealous. She still had many little secrets she wanted to tell Ming Tian.
But as her words fell, Ming Tian made no sound; he was still in a coma. Suddenly, Ming Tian's electrocardiogram became chaotic, and the doctor quickly entered the ward. Fang Yu anxiously waited outside the door. The doctor said that Ming Tian's brain seizure symptoms were normal, but the observation period was over. If he still couldn't wake up in the near future, the outcome would be self-evident.
After hearing the doctor's words, Fang Yu was on the verge of collapse, but she believed that Ming Tian would definitely wake up. Seeing Sun Hao preoccupied, Song Xiaomi deliberately tried to coax out what Cheng Yanan had told him, while arrogantly pretending to be indifferent. However, Sun Hao left evasively, making Song Xiaomi feel that something was definitely wrong.
Later, Song Xiaomi asked Sun Hao to visit Ming Tian, but Sun Hao actually refused, making Song Xiaomi even more suspicious. Sun Hao went to meet Cheng Yanan, and the two reached a consensus on their parents' matter. Song Xiaomi secretly followed Sun Hao to where the two were and felt extremely jealous seeing them like that.
Grandpa Fang and Fang Zhou wanted to transfer Ming Tian to a sanatorium and also find a boarding school for Ming Zhu and Ming Lang. But Fang Yu was unwilling; she was unwilling for Ming Tian to lie in bed like this for the rest of his life. Fang Yu tied the lucky bracelet on Ming Tian's wrist.
She sobbed and pleaded with Ming Tian, begging him to wake up, saying she could even give up her hatred for the Death Blow for him. At the martial arts gym, Ming Zhu really wanted to visit Ming Tian in the hospital because she always felt her brother had already left.
To appease Ming Zhu and Ming Lang, Cheng Baba took them out for ice cream, leaving Cheng Yanan alone to question life, feeling that a household truly couldn't manage without a woman. Sun Hao subtly inquired if Hao Ma had any thoughts of finding a partner, but she misunderstood him and gave him a beating instead. In his coma, Ming Tian heard Fang Yu's heartbreaking calls. In the morning light, he slowly opened his unique eyes.
Fang Yu was sleeping soundly, leaning on the bedside. Ming Tian unconsciously reached out to tidy her hair. Fang Yu noticed his hand and woke up suddenly, her eyes filled with tears; this was a real touch, not a dream. At the boxing club, Cheng Yanan and Sun Hao were exchanging opinions. Song Xiaomi suddenly appeared, startling them and causing them to panic.
Song Xiaomi suggested that the three of them should take care of Ming Zhu and Ming Lang together. To her surprise, this was rejected by both Cheng Yanan and Sun Hao, as whether Hao Ma and Cheng Baba took care of them or they themselves did, they would be the ones burdened. Seeing them like this, Song Xiaomi felt another wave of jealousy. Cheng Yanan suddenly received a call from Fang Yu.
Everyone ran to the hospital as if released from a leash, while the whole group was moved to tears. After picking Ming Tian up from the hospital, everyone sat at home, reflecting. Cheng Yanan seized the opportunity to pull Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao out to create an opportunity for Ming Tian and Fang Yu. At the supermarket, Sun Hao felt a pang of jealousy seeing Song Xiaomi always thinking of Ming Tian. The two suddenly started arguing.
Sun Hao turned and left angrily, leaving Song Xiaomi feeling unsettled. When Fang Yu was cutting fruit, she cut her hand. Ming Tian immediately went forward and sucked the flowing blood from her hand. However, Fang Yu suddenly turned and left. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang returned home, and the reunion of the three siblings interrupted the two's conversation. Late at night, Ming Tian tightly clutched his younger brother's and sister's hands, feeling content in his heart.
The next day, at the Taekwondo Club. Song Xiaomi, under the guise of teaching, deliberately tormented Sun Hao. Cheng Yanan noticed the awkwardness between the two and prepared for a "divine assist," then called Sun Hao away. Song Xiaomi, enraged, took her anger out on the club members.
Episode 36 Recap
Ming Tian wanted Fang Yu to go with him to pay respects to Ji Gang, and Fang Yu agreed. After returning home, her grandpa deliberately asked Fang Yu if she still had plans to go abroad. He even intentionally brought up Ji Gang to stir up Fang Yu's deep-seated guilt. As expected, Fang Yu fell into the trap, and Aunt Ji's words once again awakened the helplessness deep within Fang Yu.
Cheng Yanan brought Sun Hao back to the martial arts club, letting Sun Hao take the opportunity to find out Dad Cheng's thoughts. Dad Cheng thought Sun Hao wanted to learn the "Death Strike" from him, but Sun Hao had no such intention at all. Sun Hao finally managed to simply ask if he liked Mom Hao, and Dad Cheng spat a mouthful of tea all over Sun Hao's face.
The next second, Dad Cheng served Sun Hao delicious food and drinks, and admitted the fact that he liked Mom Hao. Dad Cheng told Sun Hao and Cheng Yanan the reason he liked Mom Hao. As soon as the two heard that Dad Cheng liked Mom Hao because of seven moles, they were so angry that they immediately grabbed their bags to leave. Seeing that even his own daughter wasn't helping him, Dad Cheng quickly stopped them.
He admitted that he was indeed interested in Mom Hao because of the seven moles at first, but later fell in love with her without realizing it. This reason finally convinced Sun Hao, and he decided to do his best to facilitate this twilight romance. Song Xiaomi suddenly realized that she was unaccustomed to life without Sun Hao. It turned out that, unknowingly, Sun Hao's place in her heart had already changed dramatically.
Early in the morning, Fang Yu bid farewell to her grandpa and went to the graveyard. Fang Zhou stayed at home to persuade his grandpa, as he felt that his sister still liked Ming Tian and they shouldn't obstruct her. Her grandpa outwardly agreed, but inwardly he was making other plans. At the boxing club, Cheng Yanan already treated Sun Hao as family, so she decided to help Sun Hao resolve the issues between him and Song Xiaomi.
Sun Hao was shocked; he hadn't realized that his affection for Song Xiaomi was so obvious. Song Xiaomi came alone to Mom Hao's noodle stall. She stirred the noodles in her bowl, tasteless. Mom Hao saw that Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao had quarreled, so she advised them to talk things out.
It was only after Mom Hao's guidance that Song Xiaomi realized how much Sun Hao cared for her; if she was afraid of the sun, he would always shade her. In front of Ji Gang's tomb, Ming Tian expressed his apology to him and stated his desire to keep Fang Yu by his side. Fang Yu stood silently beside Ming Tian, then turned and left. Ming Tian chased after her, and the two saw Aunt Ji, who was holding flowers.
Ming Tian did not avoid Aunt Ji; he introduced his background and apologized to her. But Aunt Ji was very emotional and revealed the matter of Ming Hai throwing a fight. Fang Yu wanted to stop her, but it was too late; Ming Tian's last psychological defense collapsed. Aunt Ji emotionally turned and left, but then called Grandpa Fang to reassure him.
In front of his home, Ming Tian thanked Fang Yu and then returned home, while Fang Yu, though worried, could only turn and leave. The photo of Ming Tian and Ming Hai hung in the living room. Ming Tian completely broke down; the reason he was able to let go was because he believed his father did not do it on purpose, but now knowing that his father felt guilty for throwing a fight, he could no longer deceive himself.
His father's once towering image shattered instantly, and the photo frame fell to the ground with a crisp sound. Ming Tian wanted to tear up the photo but ultimately didn't. He could only curl up and cry alone. Fang Yu suddenly got out of the car like crazy and ran back, but froze when she reached the front door. She couldn't comfort Ming Tian, nor could she change this fact.
At the martial arts club, Dad Cheng changed into a handsome suit, ready to see Mom Hao, but was stopped by Cheng Yanan. She wanted Mom Hao to realize Dad Cheng's importance, so she needed him to disappear for a while. At this moment, Fang Yu appeared with a ashen face. Ming Tian knew everything. Would Ming Tian give up fighting again because of this? Song Xiaomi proudly put on a full set of sun protection gear.
She wanted to prove that even without Sun Hao as a sunshade, she could live well. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang returned home and found that the photo of Ming Tian and their father was gone. Ming Tian could only comfort them by saying he accidentally broke it. Cheng Yanan brought some food to Ming Tian's home. Fang Yu was too worried about Ming Tian, so she asked Cheng Yanan to go check on him for her.
Ming Tian was very strong; he no longer forced his feelings with Fang Yu, because he felt he didn't deserve it. After learning Ming Tian's attitude, Fang Yu collapsed crying on Cheng Yanan's shoulder. The next day, Fang Yu reported to her grandpa about her departure date for going abroad, which was this Friday. Fang Zhou didn't try to persuade Fang Yu, but he hoped his sister wouldn't regret it.
Before leaving, Fang Yu also instructed Fang Zhou to take Ming Zhu and Ming Lang to eat char siu rice and take good care of the three siblings. Fang Zhou knew Fang Yu hadn't let go, so he deliberately picked up her phone and pointed at her photo with Ming Tian, threatening to delete it. Fang Yu stood up abruptly to stop him. Fang Zhou told Fang Yu to let go of everything so she could start anew.
Then Fang Yu told Ming Tian that she would be leaving the morning after tomorrow. She also hoped that Ming Tian wouldn't give up Zhenze and fighting because of his father's matter. At the Taekwondo club, Song Xiaomi fantasized about Sun Hao apologizing to her. Impatient, she prepared to "capture" Sun Hao. At the boxing club, Cheng Yanan and Sun Hao were still discussing their parents' marriage, completely unaware that Song Xiaomi had quietly entered.
Song Xiaomi heard Sun Hao mention "boiling a frog in warm water" and thought he was referring to her, so she immediately jumped out in anger to accuse Sun Hao. Seeing this, Cheng Yanan deliberately hugged Sun Hao. Song Xiaomi immediately felt a surge of jealousy. Sun Hao, fearing the conflict would affect him, quickly ran away, leaving Cheng Yanan, like an older sister, to continuously trick Song Xiaomi.
With just a few simple words, Song Xiaomi left, full of bitterness, and Cheng Yanan felt very satisfied. Luo Guanyan was called to the martial arts club by Cheng Yanan to keep an eye on Dad Cheng and prevent him from looking for Mom Hao. All of this was seen through by Dad Cheng. Meanwhile, Mom Hao was bored, swatting flies, feeling that life was very dull.
At Zhenze, Ming Tian had made up his mind not to be affected by his father. Song Xiaomi lingered at the entrance of the boys' locker room, waiting for Sun Hao, but who she saw instead was Ming Tian. At Mom Hao's noodle stall, Sun Hao, Cheng Yanan, and Song Xiaomi were seeing Fang Yu off. Learning that Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao were having a spat, Fang Yu decided to help Sun Hao with Cheng Yanan. So, at the dinner table, the two deliberately acted intimately with Sun Hao, and Song Xiaomi's eyes almost popped out watching from the side.
Episode 37 Recap
Luo Guanyan was entrusted by Cheng Yanan to look after her father, telling him not to let him find Hao's mother. Cheng's father wanted to sneak away on the pretext of being injured, but Luo Guanyan cleverly stopped him. When Hao's mother served the dishes, she asked about Cheng's father's recent situation. Cheng Yanan and Sun Hao both had gossipy gleams in their eyes.
Fang Yu, Cheng Yanan, Sun Hao, and Song Xiaomi were enjoying their meal when Ming Tian finally arrived late. Everyone raised their glasses together to bid Fang Yu farewell. A somewhat tipsy Fang Yu and Ming Tian went home together. As they walked, they arrived outside the coffee shop, and both recalled that unforgettable night. Ming Tian and Fang Yu repeated the conversation from that night, exchanged smiles, but what remained was full of sorrow. Ming Tian embraced Fang Yu.
Everything was unspoken. This was probably their last hug. A slightly tipsy Song Xiaomi felt someone behind her as she left the food stall. She turned around and exposed Sun Hao's disguise. Song Xiaomi was very bothered by his relationship with Cheng Yanan, so she prepared to take action to drive him away. But as Song Xiaomi raised her leg, she was stopped by Sun Hao.
Sun Hao, changing his usual image, domineeringly spoke words of confession and kissed her lips. Song Xiaomi, however, remained proud and stubborn. The atmosphere between them was harmonious yet ambiguous. The next day, Fang Yu left home, dragging her suitcase. Before leaving, she reluctantly looked at the stuffed rabbit. Fang Yu was very worried about her grandfather. Although he appeared strict, he actually loved her and her brother very much.
After a reluctant farewell, Fang Yu turned and left this home, going abroad alone. Ming Tian didn't have the courage to see Fang Yu off. He just said goodbye to her in his heart. Every morning afterward, Ming Tian still insisted on running, but his companions were no longer by his side. Every day, he was all alone. After Cheng's father ambushed Luo Guanyan, he escaped, leaving Cheng Yanan completely speechless. Hao's mother accidentally broke a plate.
Just as she was about to pick it up, Cheng's father stopped her. He told Hao's mother to sit down and he would clean up the broken dishes himself. One year later, Cheng's father and Hao's mother finally got married. Ming Tian became a sophomore at Zhengze University. This year, Zhengze had many male students, and among them was a very familiar figure—Luo Guanyan. He was one of the first exchange students between Zhengze and Zhiying.
This year's Zhengze League was won by Cheng Yanan. Song Xiaomi replaced Fang Yu as the magazine cover model, and her relationship with Sun Hao was even sweeter. In the Taekwondo Club, Sun Hao, who had become the vice president, and Song Xiaomi often exchanged loving glances. Ma Yichen was completely different from before. He became the president of Zhiying Boxing Club and trained his members well. Ming Tian had barely changed.
He continued to train every day as before, and then took care of Mingzhu and Minglang. Fang Yu's figure and face often appeared, and whenever this happened, Ming Tian would fall into endless heartache. Martial Arts School. Cheng's father was proud of his daughter for winning the championship, even distributing small advertisements everywhere. Ah Can was reported by the insurance company for fraud, and his wife was already under investigation.
Song Xiaomi inadvertently said that the person who helped Can's wife was related to Fang Yu. Under Ming Tian's repeated questioning, Song Xiaomi tried her best to recall, finally making Ming Tian realize that the person was Aunt Ji. Ji Gang was not killed by an opponent; his death was due to physical reasons. He and Aunt Ji conspired to commit insurance fraud. Ming Tian immediately found Fang Zhou. All of them believed there must be something fishy going on.
Ming Tian regretted that he shouldn't have easily believed Aunt Ji's one-sided story back then, because if Ming Hai had participated in fixed fights for money, he wouldn't be so poor now.
Episode 38 Recap
Fang Zhou stated that he would do his best to find Aunt Ji and reveal the truth to Ming Tian. School was on holiday, and Fang Yu rarely returned to the country. Fang Zhou and Grandpa missed her very much. Grandpa hoped Fang Yu would finish her studies immediately and return to the company, but Fang Yu evasively refused.
Back in her familiar room, Fang Yu tightly clutched the little rabbit, speaking of her longing; she really missed Ming Tian very much. Fang Zhou knew that Fang Yu hadn't let go of what happened back then, which was why she had been avoiding it. Seeing her like this, Fang Zhou could only wait until the evidence was conclusive before explaining the truth of what happened back then to Fang Yu.
Fang Yu and Cheng Yanan met in the arena as soon as they reunited. Fang Yu, due to lack of practice, was physically exhausted and voluntarily conceded defeat. Cheng Yanan wanted to tell everyone about her return, but Fang Yu did not agree; she didn't have the courage to face it. Cemetery. Fang Yu went to visit Ji Gang again. Aunt Ji's scolding of her a year ago made Fang Yu feel very guilty.
As she was leaving the cemetery, Fang Yu saw Ming Tian. The two met without many words, just greeting each other, with lingering affection in their eyes. Fang Yu found an excuse to leave. Ming Tian watched her retreating figure until Fang Yu slowly walked away and disappeared. Fang Zhou found records of Grandpa giving money to Aunt Ji last year. Ming Tian confirmed them one by one, all during the times when he and Fang Yu had conflicts.
Fang Zhou wanted to tell Fang Yu about it, but Ming Tian didn't let him; he knew Fang Yu's feelings for Ji Gang, so he didn't want to ruin it. Fang Zhou found Aunt Ji in Grandpa's name, wanting to trick her into admitting the insurance fraud, but the other party did not fall for it at all. It turned out that Aunt Ji had never told Grandpa Fang about the insurance fraud.
Fang Yu came to the coffee shop and ordered her usual strawberry ice cream. Song Xiaomi walked into the shop and was very shocked to see her. Song Xiaomi didn't think too much and told Fang Yu everything about Aunt Ji's insurance fraud. Fang Yu, with a shocked heart, came to Ming Tian's house. She couldn't believe Ji Gang would do such a thing, so she was very agitated.
Ming Tian understood her feelings; he just wanted to clear his father's name. Aunt Ji, sensing something was wrong, was busy selling her house. Fang Yu suddenly showed up at her door to question Aunt Ji about the truth of what happened back then. The truth finally came to light. Song Xiaomi thought Ming Tian and Fang Yu could get back together, but she didn't consider Fang Yu's guilt towards Ming Tian.
Watching Ming Tian and Fang Yu break up and reconcile, Song Xiaomi and Sun Hao, and Cheng Yanan and Luo Guanyan, these two couples decided to cherish each other and the present. Aunt Ji was finally arrested. Fang Yu also confessed the truth to Ming Tian; she had misunderstood Ming Tian's father for so many years and felt extremely guilty. Ming Tian once again began to fight hard for this relationship, but Fang Yu was wavering.
Fang Yu once again left Ming Tian with her back. After returning home, she found Grandpa. Grandpa admitted his actions. He stubbornly believed that what he did was right, that Fang Yu should become a true strong person, and a strong person should not have those insignificant worries. Although Fang Yu blamed Grandpa, she couldn't hate him, because she knew that Grandpa and Fang Zhou were her only remaining relatives in this world.
Fang Yu turned and left, while Fang Zhou, on behalf of his sister, once again fought for her freedom with Grandpa. Ming Tian held the photo with his father, feeling both relieved and sad. Ming Zhu and Ming Lang returned home, and the three siblings decided to go buy a photo frame together and eat char siu rice. Fang Zhou ran over to tell Ming Tian the news of Fang Yu's departure. Ming Tian immediately decided to go find her.
Macau. Fang Yu went to find her master. Her master saw that she had changed quite a lot and, learning that Fang Yu no longer boxed, made a move to test her. The master knew that Fang Yu still wanted very much to return to the past. Fang Yu stood on the street where she first met Ming Tian, and memories came flooding back.
At this moment, Ming Tian sent a message, saying he was willing to accompany Fang Yu to face things together. Ming Tian was currently sitting by the wishing well, waiting for Fang Yu, but Fang Yu hesitated until the driver came to pick her up for the airport. Ming Tian picked up a coin. He closed his eyes and threw the coin into the wishing well, but it was caught mid-air by a pair of jade hands.
Fang Yu had finally come. She no longer planned to go abroad and decided to start anew with Ming Tian. The two returned to each other's warm embrace. As their emotions deepened, all unspoken words transformed into a deep, passionate kiss.
