The Heart of Genius Episode 25 Recap
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Xiaomeng visited Lin Zhaosheng, bringing him fresh white fungus and books. Lin Zhaosheng was heading out to buy groceries and invited her to stay for dinner. Lin Zhaoxi, concerned about her father's health, urged him to be careful and keep his phone with him. Xiaomeng expressed her apologies to Lin Zhaoxi for her father, Bao Song's actions, regretting that his behavior exacerbated Lin Zhaosheng's illness.
She informed Lin Zhaoxi of her intention to hire a lawyer for her father and repay the money he stole. She seemed to want to ask Lin Zhaoxi for further help but ultimately couldn't bring herself to say it and left abruptly. Lin Zhaoxi, however, told Xiaomeng not to feel burdened, emphasizing that a father is still a father.
Later, while buying groceries, Lin Zhaosheng experienced a moment of confusion, unable to find his way home and asking strangers for directions to "Zhuanzhu Alley." He eventually located a familiar old pagoda and sat dejectedly outside a convenience store before returning home, feigning normalcy. Lin Zhaoxi offered to cook that evening. As she prepared the meal, Lin Zhaosheng inquired about her relationship with Pei Zhi, encouraging her to reach out to him to keep their bond strong.
Lin Zhaoxi dismissed his concerns, confidently asserting the strength of their connection. At his home, Pei Zhi's mother, Luo Jing, confided in him about her boredom and her desire to work at a clothing store. Pei Zhi agreed that she needed an activity but cautioned her against overworking. He discreetly continued his math studies, telling his mother he was reading a boxing magazine when she asked. Meanwhile, Lin Zhaoxi sent Pei Zhi a message.
When Luo Jing asked who it was from, Pei Zhi claimed it was a "trainee" and replied with a single character, leaving Lin Zhaoxi wondering if he was disinterested. Pei Zhi later invited Lin Zhaoxi to watch a movie the next day, and she happily accepted. Before their movie date, Lin Zhaoxi found Lin Zhaosheng on the floor, seemingly engrossed in watching ants.
He sadly confessed that he could no longer comprehend his own mathematical theses, lamenting that his math career was over and he felt like a "useless person." Lin Zhaoxi lay beside him, comforting him. She vowed to diligently pursue mathematics, follow the path he had to abandon, and eventually earn enough to hire ten beautiful female nurses to care for him. Lin Zhaosheng found solace in her heartfelt promise.
That morning, Lin Zhaosheng played chess in the park, easily winning against his neighbors, who eventually gave up, frustrated. As they dispersed, Gong Yi, the son of Gong Laosi, approached Lin Zhaosheng. Recognizing him, Gong Yi invited Lin Zhaosheng to a place where he could play against a true "master," suggesting it would be more stimulating than playing with ordinary players. Later, Pei Zhi and Lin Zhaoxi watched their movie.
Lin Zhaoxi, tired, fell asleep on Pei Zhi's shoulder, a scene that stirred a memory in Pei Zhi of a similar incident in high school when she had dozed off on Zheng Tianming's shoulder, eliciting his jealousy. After the movie, Pei Zhi accompanied Lin Zhaoxi to her postgraduate math remedial class. Finding the course material too rudimentary, the two subtly engaged in a playful "love game" using math formulas.
Meanwhile, Gong Yi led Lin Zhaosheng to a boat that housed a large gambling hall. Lin Zhaosheng, sensing it was a setup, initially refused to enter, explaining he didn't gamble and feared a trap involving debt. Gong Yi, however, assured him it was only for chess and implied that leaving now would cause trouble, compelling Lin Zhaosheng to stay. During the chess match, Lin Zhaosheng experienced a sudden health episode, feeling nauseous and vomiting.
He explained to Gong Yi that he takes Rivastigmine for Alzheimer's, which, while activating his hippocampus and cerebral cortex, often caused side effects like vomiting and diarrhea. Gong Yi was visibly taken aback by this revelation. Despite his discomfort, Lin Zhaosheng swiftly defeated his opponent, winning a significant sum for Gong Yi. Gong Yi gave Lin Zhaosheng a few hundred yuan as payment, and Lin Zhaosheng quickly left, eager to return home to cook for his daughter.
After her remedial class, Lin Zhaoxi approached the teacher to inquire about transferring to the "100% Enrollment for Famous Schools Course," a higher-level class. The teacher was skeptical, citing her undergraduate degree in philosophy and presumed lack of mathematical foundation. Pei Zhi intervened, supporting Lin Zhaoxi's request, and together they convinced the teacher to arrange a meeting with the head teacher, Mr. Wang (the previous teacher's nephew). Mr. Wang presented Lin Zhaoxi with three challenging math questions.
She answered them all confidently and quickly. Although her answers were incorrect, Mr. Wang was impressed by her composure and quick thinking, concluding that her psychological resilience made her a suitable candidate for his demanding class. He accepted her, telling her to start the day after tomorrow. Mr. Wang recognized Pei Zhi and mentioned that Professor Zeng often spoke highly of him.
Pei Zhi then revealed his decision to abandon boxing and openly pursue mathematics, crediting Lin Zhaoxi's encouragement and his father's support. He informed Lin Zhaoxi that he had already paid the tuition for his postgraduate political science course. He proposed they both take the postgraduate entrance exam together, a prospect Lin Zhaoxi enthusiastically embraced, though she jokingly expressed concern about feeling intellectually outmatched by him. Pei Zhi acknowledged that he still needed to discuss his decision with his mother.
Back home, Lin Zhaosheng checked his bank account, discovering he only had a little over 20,000 yuan. He shared his financial worries with Lin Zhaoxi. She, however, reassured him, confidently stating that she could work while pursuing her postgraduate studies. Later that night, Lin Zhaosheng, unable to sleep, calculated the total cost of Lin Zhaoxi's three-year postgraduate education, including tuition, living expenses, commuting, dating, and a contingency fund, which amounted to 144,800 yuan.
Meanwhile, Xiaomeng attempted to sell several branded bags, gifts from her boyfriend, to repay her father's debt, only to be told by a shop assistant that all the bags, along with their accompanying receipts, were counterfeit.
