Whirlwind Girl 2 Episode 2 Recap
> Whirlwind Girl 2 Recap
At the Pretty Girls Tournament, Ting Yi received a message from Chu Yuan. After reading it, she became disheartened. Chu Yuan had informed her he decided to stay in America and gently rejected her romantic feelings, telling her she was an excellent girl who deserved someone better to take care of her. On the arena, Ting Hao noticed her distraction and urged her to focus, reminding her that she was Fang Ting Yi of Xian Wu Hall.
However, Ting Yi remained unfocused, mentally replaying Chu Yuan's words, wondering why he always sided with Bai Cao, and questioning Bai Cao's superiority. In her mind, she saw Bai Cao in place of her opponent, Jia Teng Xiao Bai He, declaring that she would not lose to Bai Cao. Ting Yi launched a relentless offensive, but her attacks, though powerful and improved since her previous graceful but weaker style, were scattered due to her emotional state.
The commentators noted her unusual aggressive style, fearing Chu Yuan's message had affected her performance and could lead to danger. Her opponent, Xiao Bai He, a rising star from Kyoto's Ying Hua Liu, known for her extraordinary endurance, maintained a steady defense, skillfully dodging Ting Yi's powerful kicks, conserving her energy while gradually exhausting Ting Yi.
As the final seconds approached, Xiao Bai He, who had patiently waited, unleashed her unique technique, "Sakura Rain," a series of five incredibly fast kicks resembling blooming cherry blossoms. Ting Yi was caught off guard, unable to withstand the attack, and ultimately lost the match. Chang An and Bai Cao watched the live broadcast of the match from outside the arena. Bai Cao admitted she couldn't clearly see Xiao Bai He's rapid kicks.
Just as they finished discussing the fight, a furious Ting Yi confronted them, accusing Bai Cao of coming to gloat over her loss. Ting Yi blamed Bai Cao entirely for her defeat, claiming that because of Bai Cao, Chu Yuan refused to return from America and rejected her, which caused her emotional turmoil and led to her loss.
She lashed out, accusing Bai Cao of unscrupulously trying to steal her honor, Chu Yuan, her brother, and even the Pretty Girls Tournament. She called Bai Cao a "blade of wild grass" and declared her hatred. Ting Hao, Ting Yi's brother, swiftly intervened, blocking Ting Yi's attempt to strike Bai Cao. He tried to calm his sister, reminding her that in competitions, there are wins and losses, and even top experts have moments of carelessness.
He assured her they could learn from this and win next time, emphasizing the need to maintain her image as a "big star" in front of so many onlookers. He then had Ting Yi led away, telling her their grandfather would call her later. Ting Hao then turned to Chang An, surprised to see him coaching at Song Bai.
He referred to Chang An as a top expert from the mysterious Feng Yun Martial Arts Hall, known for only participating in professional competitions and for his "arrogant and unyielding character." Ting Hao questioned what brought Chang An to their "small Song Bai Hall." Chang An simply replied, "I ran out of money." Before leaving, Ting Hao advised Bai Cao not to take Ting Yi's words to heart, which Bai Cao agreed to.
As Chang An and Bai Cao walked away, Bai Cao asked if Chang An really knew Ting Hao from before and if he truly came to Song Bai because he was broke, noting the low coaching salary. Chang An dismissed her questions, telling her he despised everyone from Song Bai and that she was too naive to understand. He scornfully remarked that Bai Cao considered Ting Yi a teammate, while Ting Yi only saw her as an enemy.
He wondered how Bai Cao, being so foolish, could ever earn enough points to enter the Youth World Competition. Suddenly, Bai Cao noticed her strawberry hairpin was missing. She immediately rushed back to the arena area to search for it, frantically looking even through trash. She eventually found the hairpin, shattered, in a corner, and burst into tears. Chang An watched her silently from a distance. Later that evening, Ting Hao found Bai Cao distraught over her broken hairpin.
When she realized two tiny crystals were missing and was about to go search for them, Chang An appeared. He sternly asked if she was going to skip training over a hairpin, ordered her to train immediately, and threatened to cancel all his promises if she didn't. To resolve the conflict, Ting Hao took the broken hairpin from Bai Cao, promised to find the missing crystals himself, and told her to focus on her training.
That night, Ting Hao diligently searched for the missing crystals in the corner where the hairpin was found. Guang Ya joined him, suggesting they could just buy new crystals from a jewelry store, as they all looked the same. However, Ting Hao firmly refused, explaining that the strawberry hairpin was a personal gift from Ruo Bai to Bai Cao, and the original crystals were irreplaceable to her. After a long search, he finally found both tiny crystals.
He took the hairpin home and meticulously glued the crystals back in place. His sister, Ting Yi, saw him working on the hairpin and recognized it as Bai Cao's, expressing her displeasure at him helping someone she detested. Ting Hao gently told her that in his heart, she would always be his dear sister, and urged her to go to sleep.
The next morning, after Bai Cao's extended training session with Chang An, Xiao Ying excitedly handed Bai Cao the repaired strawberry hairpin. She explained that Ting Hao had fixed it and delivered it, calling him "magical" for making it look almost brand new, with only a tiny, barely visible crack remaining. When Bai Cao asked for Ting Hao, Xiao Ying said he had left, telling her to get some rest.
Ting Hao had also sent lavender essential oil and an aromatherapy diffuser, suggesting it would help her sleep well. Ting Hao, reflecting on Ruo Bai's past words, decided not to personally hand over the hairpin, believing Bai Cao didn't need to know his efforts. Meanwhile, the citizens of An Yang were increasingly frustrated by Jia Teng Xiao Bai He's continuous victories and the perceived decline of local Yuan Wu Dao.
They demanded that Bai Cao, now considered An Yang's strongest competitor after Ting Yi's defeat, enter the Pretty Girls Tournament to defend their honor. A young fan named Yuan Yuan, who was inspired by Bai Cao to pursue Yuan Wu Dao, approached her with an ice cream bar, pleading with her to compete. Bai Cao, touched by the public's support, promised she would participate.
Upon returning to the dojo, Bai Cao asked Chang An when she could sign up for the challenge. Chang An, however, told her her training level was still insufficient. He then challenged her, reminding her that when she first mastered the tornado triple kick, she shattered a vase. Now, he demanded she kick and shatter a large water tank filled with water. If she couldn't, she wouldn't be allowed to participate in the competition.
Despite the incredulity of others, Bai Cao began relentlessly kicking the massive tank, though it only budged slightly. As news spread that Bai Cao hadn't yet entered the competition, public opinion turned sour, with reporters and even children calling her a "coward" and questioning her courage. The negative media coverage and public pressure weighed heavily on Bai Cao, who felt helpless.
In the Song Bai Martial Arts Hall, the team members openly complained about Chang An's coaching, accusing him of being lazy and ineffective, neglecting their training, and even speculating that he might be a spy sent by a rival dojo. Xiao Ying, in particular, was vocal about her frustration regarding Bai Cao not competing, just as Chang An walked in and overheard them.
Bai Cao immediately apologized for Xiao Ying's "bad choice of words" and reiterated her desire to enter the competition. However, Chang An simply asked if she had met his requirement to shatter the water tank, implicitly reaffirming his condition.
