The Heart of Genius Episode 27 Recap
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Lin Zhaoxi informed Lin Zhaosheng about her participation in a math modeling competition, clarifying that her teacher had asked her to join a three-person team after her postgraduate entrance exam, mostly "to fill up the spot." Lin Zhaosheng warned her not to hold the team back, to which Lin Zhaoxi confidently replied that she had already done some research in the field, surprising him.
Before his own plans, Lin Zhaosheng casually asked about her class schedule for the next day, which she provided. Lin Zhaosheng, having made meticulous preparations, called Bao Xiaomeng to outline their plan: she would enter the casino two hours after him to "advise him to leave when the going is good," acting as his daughter. At the casino, Lin Zhaosheng engaged a dealer, claiming to have lost yesterday and declaring his new strategy of sticking to one table.
He quickly accumulated significant winnings, acting out his role of uncontrolled gambling luck, even momentarily forgetting himself and mentioning their "plan" to Bao Xiaomeng. He tried to appear erratic by suggesting changing tables and desperately attempted to lose when approached by casino staff. However, the casino boss, having observed his impressive winning streak via surveillance, invited Lin Zhaosheng to his office.
Far from punishing him, the boss presented Lin Zhaosheng with a VIP card, welcomed him as their most distinguished guest, and assured him he could exchange all his chips for real money. Lin Zhaosheng and Bao Xiaomeng then proceeded to exchange their chips. Although the casino staff offered to transfer the funds in three days, Lin Zhaosheng, wary of potential complications, requested only 200,000 yuan in cash, promising discretion and never to return.
He was given 180,000 yuan, and his VIP card was confiscated. As they were leaving, they were cornered by a group of thugs, but the police arrived just in time to intervene. At the police station, Lin Zhaosheng was informed that all his money, including his initial seed money, was confiscated as gambling funds, and he would be detained and fined. He immediately tried to protect Bao Xiaomeng, insisting she was not involved in the gambling.
Bao Xiaomeng corroborated that they had only wanted 200,000 yuan for Lin Zhaosheng's daughter and explained his illness to the officers. The police, understanding the circumstances, assured her they would look after him within permissible limits. Bao Xiaomeng was then released. When Lin Zhaoxi and Pei Zhi arrived at the station, Bao Xiaomeng relayed Lin Zhaosheng's message to his daughter, telling her not to worry and to focus on her studies.
Lin Zhaoxi, understanding her father's intentions, reassured Bao Xiaomeng that it was her father's idea and had nothing to do with her. Pei Zhi then offered to take Lin Zhaoxi home. Pei Zhi drove Lin Zhaoxi home, where she expressed a need to be alone. He departed after urging her to take care of herself and to reach out if she needed financial help.
Later, while at a bank to withdraw money, Pei Zhi observed an AI robot assisting customers, sparking an idea to get an AI housekeeper for Lin Zhaosheng. Lin Zhaosheng was released, and Lin Zhaoxi picked him up from the detention center, expressing her concern. He apologized for losing over 20,000 yuan, nearly all his savings, but Lin Zhaoxi comforted him, saying they would consider it a lesson and that she would support him.
Soon after, Pei Zhi arrived with an AI housekeeper, which he had reprogrammed to have the persona of Lin Zhaoxi's younger brother and Lin Zhaosheng's son, named "Little Lin." The robot, designed to assist with daily life and remind Lin Zhaosheng of important things, immediately endeared itself to Lin Zhaosheng with its playful comments and "like father, like son" programming. Lin Zhaosheng, though pleased, also expressed a humorous, slightly jealous sentiment about Pei Zhi's influence on his daughter.
On the day of the postgraduate entrance exam, Lin Zhaoxi and Pei Zhi wished each other good luck before entering the test center. Pei Zhi finished early and encountered Ji Jiang, who had returned from filming and was waiting to celebrate with Lin Zhaoxi. Pei Zhi directly confronted Ji Jiang, asserting that he had no chance with Lin Zhaoxi and that he would take care of her and Lin Zhaosheng.
Ji Jiang, who had already been distracted by thoughts of Lin Zhaoxi during his recent acting commitments, admitted his anger but also that he knew the truth. Later, Ji Jiang discussed his feelings with Lu Zhihao, who firmly advised him to accept reality, emphasizing the shared history between Lin Zhaoxi and Pei Zhi. When Lin Zhaoxi finished her exam, Pei Zhi informed her of Ji Jiang's visit.
Lin Zhaoxi reassured him that she had clarified her feelings to Ji Jiang, confirming they were just friends, and urged Pei Zhi not to be overly concerned. Lu Zhihao continued his conversation with Ji Jiang, revealing that he and Bao Xiaomeng were "more than friends, but not a couple yet" and that he admired her strength after her family's accident, wanting to pursue a serious relationship with her.
He also confided that Lin Zhaoxi had once saved his life in a "special situation." Later, Lin Zhaosheng prepared a celebratory dinner for Lin Zhaoxi and Pei Zhi after their exams. Lin Zhaoxi outlined two money-making proposals: writing science popularization articles for a senior's public account, or actively participating in the math modeling competition to earn prize money, rather than just taking a free ride.
Despite Lin Zhaosheng's playful jab at her self-praise and concern about her workload, Pei Zhi immediately supported her, promising his full assistance, leading Lin Zhaosheng to jokingly declare himself a "third wheel." Lin Zhaosheng also suggested that Lin Zhaoxi team up with Pei Zhi for the competition, but she insisted on keeping her promise to her current team.
Meanwhile, Aguang and Mr. Wang discussed replacing Lin Zhaoxi with Zhang Liang for the math modeling competition, believing it would increase their winning chances by 20%. Despite Mr. Wang's reluctance to go back on his word, Aguang pushed the idea, offering to deliver the news himself. However, Mr. Wang, fearing Aguang would worsen the situation, decided to speak with Lin Zhaoxi personally.
Separately, Pei Zhi revealed to Lin Zhaosheng that he was looking for a new place, as his mother, Luo Jing, was now in a relationship with a college friend with whom she had opened a clothing store. Lin Zhaosheng, expressing support for Luo Jing's happiness, invited Pei Zhi to live with them, suggesting bunk beds to accommodate him. Pei Zhi accepted, offering to pay rent.
Lin Zhaoxi then visited Mr. Wang, intending to discuss her active participation in the modeling competition and a share of the prize money. However, Mr. Wang preempted her by stating they were considering replacing her with a classmate, citing concerns about team competitiveness and an alleged disdain among Sanwei University professors for "award freeloaders." He further claimed her participation could harm her postgraduate interview chances, contradicting his earlier statements.
Infuriated by his shifting excuses and condescending assessment of her "temperament" (comparing her to Pei Zhi), Lin Zhaoxi declared that not including her would be his loss and stormed out. She later vented to Pei Zhi, expressing her determination to not only win the competition but also ensure Mr. Wang's team loses. Pei Zhi, fully supportive, immediately agreed to team up with her to "beat them." As Lin Zhaosheng cleared space for Pei Zhi, he uncovered old keepsakes.
Lin Zhaoxi found one of her teenage books, prompting a playful struggle as he tried to hide it. Then, finding her old badminton racket, he recounted how she broke it during a game under a tower in high school. During that memory, he had pressed her about her school performance, comparing her grades to Pei Zhi's, which Lin Zhaoxi resented, accusing him of imposing his unfulfilled dreams on her by pushing her towards mathematics.
He countered that he simply recognized her talent, and that his hopes were not solely on her, but also on Pei Zhi, whom he considered like a child too. Back in the present, Lin Zhaoxi still didn't recall the racket incident. They continued sifting through items, finding a childhood photo of Lin Zhaoxi with an unusual hairstyle, which Lin Zhaosheng dubbed "money strings." Finally, Lin Zhaosheng pulled out an old long wig, identical to his appearance in the Cheese World.
He dramatically donned it, reintroducing himself as "Lin Zhaosheng, your father," and tearfully apologized for not raising her, promising to care for her from then on. Lin Zhaoxi commented on his youthful resemblance with the wig, affirming that he had mentioned his long hair to her before, subtly referencing her memories from the Cheese World.
