The Best of You in My Mind Episode 4 Recap

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Lin Xichi found herself in a difficult position, struggling to clear her name from rumors circulating campus. When her roommates brought her food and noted her disheveled appearance, they suggested that she approach Xu Fang to clarify the situation on Tieba, the university's online forum. However, Xu Fang, seeing an opportunity to tease her, was not about to make things easy.

When Lin Xichi confronted him, he dismissed her concerns, suggesting that her attempt to pursue him was simply not working and she needed a makeover. This interaction only fueled Lin Xichi's determination, leading her to declare war on Xu Fang. Driven by a desire for revenge, Lin Xichi devised a plan to publicly "pursue" Xu Fang.

She began by subtly inconveniencing him, like secretly changing his food delivery order to her own dorm, treating her roommates to Yoshinoya, and attributing it to Xu Fang's generosity and poor calculations. She also left a cute pink item, like a band-aid, on his bed, much to his feigned annoyance, though he secretly found her actions endearing.

Xu Fang, in turn, posted on Tieba claiming he was being "harassed by someone" who "went mad because she had a crush on him but failed to get my WeChat." Lin Xichi feigned outrage, declaring her "crush" on him was "a joke" and explaining to Senior Ye that her actions were part of a "revenge plan" to make Xu Fang "know how it feels to be pursued."

She kept updating her Tieba account, calling herself "Fang Fang's cutie" and posting overly sweet messages about Xu Fang, even detailing his breakfast habits, like having egg crepes at 7:30 AM. Despite their public display of annoyance and "flirtation," with Xu Fang even pretending to be bothered by Lin Xichi's constant attention, they secretly cooperated, maintaining the facade. Over time, this elaborate charade began to exhaust both of them, feeling like a battle where both sides suffered losses.

Eventually, Xu Fang proposed a truce on his terms: Lin Xichi would apply to be an assistant for the archery team, with the salary compensating her for the "mental tortures." Lin Xichi, facing financial difficulties and needing to earn money, had been looking for work-study opportunities. After discussing options with Senior Ye, who confirmed that a university team assistant position offered a good allowance and contributed to scholarship points, she decided to go for it.

During her interview, she passionately described her experience taking care of her dog, treating it like her own child, and promised to care for the archery team with the same dedication. The coach, finding her personality and background suitable, accepted her, warning her it would not be an easy task. Upon joining the archery team, Lin Xichi quickly observed their struggles.

The team was unpopular and unaccomplished, overshadowed by popular sports like basketball and football, and faced the threat of dissolution within a year if they didn't achieve results. The coach had high hopes for Xu Fang, expecting him to be a catalyst for the team, but was disappointed by Xu Fang's poor performance, noting his incorrect stance and lack of upper body strength.

As captain, Xu Fang struggled with the basic movements and faced discontent from his teammates, who questioned his leadership. Lin Xichi overheard the coach's desperate phone call about the team's impending dissolution. Although she promised not to tell anyone, fearing it would affect morale, she discreetly informed Xu Fang. Wanting to boost the team's spirits, she played motivational music during their training.

However, their practice was interrupted by members of the basketball team, led by Jiang Zheng Xu, who mocked the archers for their "small build" and "easy" sport. A fight erupted between the two teams. As a consequence, Xu Fang, as captain, was singled out and punished by the coach to shoot a thousand arrows, a task that would last until midnight.

Lin Xichi vehemently argued with the coach, pointing out that Xu Fang was not the one who started the fight and had even tried to stop it. Despite her frustration, she accepted the punishment, reiterating to her teammates that only she was allowed to bully Xu Fang, and no one else. The grueling task of shooting a thousand arrows left Xu Fang's arm aching and powerless.

Lin Xichi found him in the men's changing room, struggling with his physical and emotional pain. He expressed his reluctance to be captain, his frustration with his poor performance, and the lack of appreciation from his teammates. Lin Xichi, though bickering with him, reminded him that the coach had high hopes for him. Seizing the opportunity, she challenged him to an arm-wrestling match, knowing his arm was weak.

Xu Fang, initially thinking she wanted to win back her pocket money, agreed. After Lin Xichi, using a trick, won the match, she made her true request: not money, but for him to persist—to stick with the archery team, remain captain, and continue to be an example for the team. Despite their constant bickering and teasing, their actions consistently showed their deep care and support for each other, reinforcing the unbreakable bond of their friendship.

Meanwhile, Lin Xi Geng, Lin Xichi's younger brother, was seemingly unrestrained. While engrossed in an online game, he was mocked by another player, Da Li, for being a high school senior and told not to play until after June 8th. Enraged, Lin Xi Geng vowed to find Da Li and beat him up. However, when Lin Xichi revealed to him over the phone that Da Li lived in Rong City, he fell silent, realizing the impossibility of his revenge.

Separately, Zheng Fang Fang, Lin Xichi's mother, took her daughter to her hospital staff dorm for the first time. Upon entering the simple room, which lacked even a kitchen, Lin Xichi's heart ached, realizing how difficult it must have been for her mother to live there alone for so long. She immediately asked her mother to come and live with her and the rest of the family.

Zheng Fang Fang, appearing slightly uncomfortable, quickly changed the subject by presenting Lin Xichi with a long-prepared birthday gift, an animal-themed item, which Lin Xichi loved, affirming her passion for veterinary medicine. Lin Xichi, still leaning contentedly on her mother's shoulder, steered the conversation back to her greatest wish: a family reunion. She expressed her satisfaction at being able to visit her mother in Rong City.

She then proposed that once she graduated and became independent, they could bring Lin Xi Geng and her father to Rong City to live together as a family. Zheng Fang Fang, listening to her daughter's hopeful aspirations, simply held Lin Xichi gently, offering silent comfort and promising to visit often, without committing to a full family reunion.

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