Whirlwind Girl 2 Episode 1 Recap
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In the Feng Yun Martial Arts Hall in the USA, a staff member reported to Drillmaster Chen Zhou that Drillmaster Chang An was missing. Following this, several black cars pursued a motorcycle, eventually cornering it in a jungle. A group of men in black and a woman emerged from the cars, demanding that Chang An, the rider, return to Feng Yun. Chang An steadfastly refused.
The woman, identifying herself as Chang An's former student, warned him not to blame Feng Yun for being ruthless, stating that the principle of the hall was "only the strongest can survive" and that Yuan Wu Dao would no longer have anything to do with him if he didn't comply or lost his combat ability. Despite the men attacking him, Chang An, highly skilled in martial arts, quickly subdued them and rode away.
The woman was left to relay the message to Chen Zhou that she was very disappointed in Chang An. One month later in An Yang, China, at the Song Bai Hall, Hu Yifeng led Qi Baicao and other students in a harmonious training session. During a break, Fan Xiaoying expressed concern about Baicao's recent insomnia and urged her to rest, suggesting the lavender eye mask she had given her.
Baicao insisted she was used to it and that it didn't affect her training, adding that she usually cleaned the hall early because she couldn't sleep anyway. The students then discussed the ongoing press conference for the Yuan Wu Dao Pretty Girls Tournament, a televised competition created by Feng Yun Hall. Yifeng, commenting on the event, noted that despite initial showiness, it ultimately came down to skill.
Coach Shen Ning then called Baicao, asking her to meet at the tournament's press conference site. Excited, Baicao rushed off, with Xiaoying speculating that Coach Shen Ning might reconsider Baicao over Fang Tingyi for the National Youth Competition spot. Meanwhile, Chang An visited the grave of his younger brother, Zhou Xing Yao, regretting past events and explaining that he had left Feng Yun Hall due to many changes over the years.
On her way to meet Coach Shen Ning, Baicao encountered Chang An on a public bus. He was carrying US dollars and had no Chinese yuan for the fare, so Baicao kindly paid for him, making their first acquaintance. At the press conference, the hosts announced Jia Teng Xiao Bai He from Kyoto's Ying Hua Liu as one of the initial contestants, highlighting her defensive style and signature "Sakura Rain" move.
The other contestant for the An Yang stop was Fang Tingyi, introduced as a celebrated champion from Xian Wu Hall and a "goddess-like competitor." Upon meeting Coach Shen Ning, Baicao learned that the coach was leaving An Yang and that the training camp would close. Baicao, still clinging to the belief that Senior Ruo Bai was in America receiving medical treatment and would return if she qualified for the National Youth Competition, was met with regret from Coach Shen Ning.
Coach Shen Ning stated that despite Ruo Bai's wishes and Baicao's desire to compete, there was only one recommendation spot, which had already been given to Tingyi due to her greater suitability in all aspects, and that the decision could not be changed. With no other options, a heartbroken Baicao cried alone outside, noticed by Chang An, who happened to pass by.
Back home, Fan Xiaoying tried to comfort a weeping Baicao, reminding her that the only reason she missed the final team trial for the competition spot was because she had rushed to the hospital when Ruo Bai suddenly fell ill. Baicao, filled with guilt, recounted Ruo Bai's other immense sacrifices—working multiple jobs to pay her tuition, training her even while sick, and arguing with Coach Shen Ning for her.
She feared Ruo Bai would be angry and disappointed in her for missing the chance. Xiaoying tried to reassure her, but eventually, in frustration, revealed the painful truth: "Senior Ruo Bai is no longer here. . . Senior Ruo Bai is already dead!" Baicao vehemently denied this, insisting that Ruo Bai was merely angry and staying in America, and that he would return if she made it into the National Youth Competition.
Seeing Baicao's unshakeable belief, Xiaoying reluctantly stopped trying to convince her. Later, Hu Yifeng and Xiaoying discussed Baicao's persistent delusion, both feeling helpless. At Xiaoying's request, Fang Tinghao arrived at the Hall. He spoke gently to Baicao, acknowledging her hard work and praising her as Ruo Bai's "pride." He warned her against overtraining and, validating her hope, told her that if she believed Ruo Bai was alive, in America, or would return, then he certainly would.
Baicao thanked him, and Tinghao urged her to take care of herself in Ruo Bai's absence. The Song Bai Hall students eagerly awaited their new coach. Two individuals arrived: Chang Guan Jun, whom Xiaoying had found online, and Chang An, whom Yu Chu Yuan had invited from America. Chang Guan Jun, declaring that "one mountain cannot allow two tigers," challenged Chang An to a duel to prove who had superior skills.
Chang An quickly dispatched Chang Guan Jun with a single kick, earning the awe of the students and securing his position as the official coach. Chang An immediately recognized Baicao as the girl from the bus. Later, Yifeng called Chu Yuan to confirm Chang An's identity, learning that Chang An was indeed the former head coach of Feng Yun Hall, highly sought after globally, and asked by Chu Yuan to guide Song Bai.
Yifeng also expressed his suspicions about Chu Yuan and the Yu Hall Master's prolonged stay in America after Ruo Bai's death, vowing to visit them once the Hall stabilized, despite Chu Yuan's protests. Chang An swiftly implemented a "devil training" regimen, including 500 push-ups, 1000 frog jumps, and a 10,000-meter run, leaving the students exhausted and complaining. Baicao, concerned, approached Chang An to apologize for any disrespect and asked him not to let her actions negatively impact others.
Chang An coldly dismissed her, asking, "Are you that important?" That evening, the students gathered by the river to release lotus lanterns, reminiscing about Ruo Bai and expressing their deep longing for him. Returning to the Hall, they found Chang An waiting, who reprimanded them for being late for evening training. Xiaoying admitted she had forgotten to ask for leave.
When Yifeng explained they were commemorating Ruo Bai, Chang An sneeringly referred to him as "the Senior who died," sparking outrage among the students. They demanded an apology, asserting Ruo Bai's respected status and their unwavering remembrance of him. Chang An, however, retorted that their displays of grief were "ridiculous" and "fake," accusing them of betraying the living.
He declared his intention to make them "completely forget that dead person" and proceeded to Ruo Bai's room to remove all his belongings. Despite the students' attempts to intervene, Chang An's superior martial arts skills prevented them. As he carried Ruo Bai's uniform out to discard it, Baicao confronted him, fiercely fighting for the garment. In the struggle, the uniform was torn, sending Baicao into a heartbroken frenzy.
She cried, accusing Chang An of disrespecting Ruo Bai and demanding that he leave the Song Bai Hall. Chang An, unfazed, challenged her, asking if she still wished to participate in the National Youth Competition for Ruo Bai. When she affirmed, he offered to help her achieve it, but only if she could endure his rigorous training.
The next day, as Baicao mended Ruo Bai's torn uniform, contemplating Chang An's challenging offer, Chang An laid out his plan for the students. He presented a map of global Yuan Wu Dao competitions, explaining that an "outside card" could secure a spot in the National Youth Competition for those in the world's top ten rankings after accumulating enough points within three months.
The students were initially skeptical, noting Baicao's current 53rd rank and the fact that Fang Tingyi typically attended major international events. Chang An, however, corrected their flawed strategy, emphasizing the high-point-value Yuan Wu Dao Pretty Girls Tournament, which was strongly supported by the International Association. He explained that winning the An Yang stop and the Tokyo Finals alone would significantly boost her points and ranking.
He then highlighted a strategic selection of competitions in London, Paris, Falakefu, and Las Vegas, which, if won, would allow Baicao to surpass the 112 points needed to break into the world's top ten. Though the students enthusiastically grasped the opportunity, they questioned Chang An's exclusion of other high-point matches.
For instance, he dismissed a Moscow tournament in favor of one in Paris on the same day for logistical reasons, a tournament in Reykjavik because the cold climate would be a disadvantage, and a team competition in Singapore because they lacked the strength for it. Chang An cut them short, reiterating that if they wanted to secure an outside card for the National Youth Competition, they must follow his instructions without question. When Baicao asked if she should sign up for the Pretty Girls Tournament immediately, Chang An firmly replied that it was not yet time.
