Whirlwind Girl Episode 10 Recap
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The episode opens with Xiao Ying excitedly greeting Bai Cao and asking about her "date" with Senior Yu Chuyuan. Bai Cao denies it was a date, but Xiao Ying insists she is blushing and recounts how worried Senior Yu Chuyuan was when he learned of Bai Cao's injury. Xiao Ying contrasts this with her own unrequited feelings for Senior Ruo Bai, lamenting that Ruo Bai's heart is "only filled with Yuan Wu Dao."
She then asks Bai Cao to help her arrange a date with Ruo Bai, before eagerly questioning Bai Cao for intimate details about her time with Yu Chuyuan, asking if he held her hands or kissed her. Bai Cao firmly denies any kiss. Fang Tinghao, a renowned young Yuan Wu Dao world champion, is later seen with his friends, who praise his unbeatable status and talent, even above Yu Chuyuan.
Fang Tinghao, however, appears somewhat bothered, asserting that whatever Yu Chuyuan possesses, he also has. Following this, Fang Tinghao makes a grand gesture of affection towards Bai Cao. He arranges a public confession with flowers and a song. Senior Ruo Bai interrupts, stating that the martial arts hall is not the place for such activities.
Undeterred, Fang Tinghao continues his elaborate pursuit, culminating in a fireworks display that spells out "Bai Cao, you are like the most beautiful and brightest firework." While Bai Cao's peers are impressed, Bai Cao dismisses it as a prank. She confronts Fang Tinghao, telling him her world is simple, focused solely on Yuan Wu Dao, and asks him to stop bothering her.
Fang Tinghao, however, insists he is "very serious" about pursuing her, arguing that while Yuan Wu Dao is her passion, love is his, and they would make a perfect match. Yu Chuyuan also observes this interaction. Later, Bai Cao confides in Yu Chuyuan about Fang Tinghao, expressing her confusion that someone of his standing as a world champion and Yuan Wu Dao expert acts so unreliably, and that she doesn't understand why he would fancy an ordinary girl like her.
Yu Chuyuan clarifies that "Ting Hao is blessed with natural talent and instinct unlike others." He describes Fang Tinghao as appearing sarcastic, yet at his core, he's "like a big kid; full of innocence and passion," and that this quality helped him elevate his art. Yu Chuyuan believes Bai Cao would see Fang Tinghao as "a very good person once you get to know him," to which Bai Cao firmly replies she has no desire to.
She then reveals that she already has someone she likes. The An Yang Yuan Wu Dao Competition is underway. Quan Sheng DoJo faces a series of defeats, leaving its members dispirited. One disciple complains, stating they have been losing consistently and will "break a record in the history of Hall Challenge Matches" if they lose again, being "remembered as losers for another hundreds of years."
Hall Master Zheng attempts to rally them, insisting they can still win if they put in the effort and secure at least one match to move up. However, the disciple expresses doubt given their opponent's strength. Qu Guangya, determined, declares, "I will fight till the end today. I will win at least one match for Quan Sheng Hall." She then steps up to represent Quan Sheng DoJo against Chen Er Ying.
Chen Er Ying, known for her powerful kicks, immediately gains the upper hand, overwhelming Qu Guangya. Spectators comment that Chen Er Ying is "really strong" and that Guangya "will not win this." Observing Guangya's struggles, a female disciple tells Hall Master Zheng, "Teacher, you shouldn't have sent her," to which he regretfully agrees, admitting, "I regret to send her now," as Guangya's defeat appears increasingly inevitable.
Just as Guangya is on the verge of giving up, Bai Cao appears and begins to cheer for her, shouting "Guang Ya!" and urging her to "win!" This draws criticism from Quan Sheng DoJo members who call Bai Cao a "traitor" and accuse her of flaunting her own recent victory. Bai Cao confronts them, asking, "Why won't you guys cheer? She's fighting so hard to win this for Quan Sheng."
Despite their arguments that Guangya is unskilled and should quit to avoid embarrassment, Bai Cao defiantly declares, "I don't care what you say. Yet I will cheer 'Go'. No matter what you do." Soon, Xiao Ying and other Song Bai DoJo peers join Bai Cao, collectively cheering, "Go Guang Ya! Guang Ya win!" Xiao Ying tells Guangya, "You have us. Leave the cheering to us." Their renewed shouts act as a powerful boost, invigorating Guangya.
She thinks to herself, "They're cheering me on. Guang Ya, you can do it." Fang Tinghao, observing Bai Cao's fervent support, hears his friend comment on Bai Cao's loyalty, saying, "She always tries hard. But I didn't imagine she was so loyal. Now I know why you like her." Fang Tinghao then muses, "But I think she is difficult to win over. She cares this much for her teacher. . ."
(referring to Bai Cao's loyalty to Guangya's father, her former teacher, Hall Master Zheng). Empowered by the cheers, Guangya, who was feeling "out of energy," fights back. As Chen Er Ying lunges for a final attack, Bai Cao's timely shouts of encouragement and rhythmic calls help guide Guangya to regain focus. Seizing a critical opportunity, Guangya executes a high kick to Chen Er Ying's chin, securing a triumphant win.
After the match, Guangya approaches Bai Cao to express her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for cheering me on earlier." Bai Cao's friends affirm their unwavering support for her. Later, Bai Cao and Guangya share a private moment, with Bai Cao complimenting Guangya's performance and relaying personal advice from Guangya's master, demonstrating their reconciliation. As Bai Cao departs, Guangya softly offers a heartfelt, "But thank you."
Soon after, Fang Tinghao intercepts Bai Cao, remarking on her "childish" joy and questioning her care for her master. He then deceitfully claims, "I know where your teacher is. Do you want me to take you there?" Bai Cao, eager to find her master, agrees and allows Fang Tinghao to blindfold her, guiding her with instructions like, "Walk softly. If you don't, you wouldn't see your teacher."
He leads her into a large hall, decorated with heart-shaped patterns on the floor and heartfelt words of love. Removing her blindfold, Fang Tinghao grandly asks, "What do you think? Do you like it?" Bai Cao quickly realizes she has been tricked and angrily demands, "What are you doing? Where's my teacher?" Fang Tinghao then audaciously proclaims himself as her new "teacher," boasting about his long history in Yuan Wu Dao and his numerous national and international championships.
He invites her to join Xian Wu Hall, promising to train her, help her compete overseas, and provide opportunities that Song Bai DoJo cannot. Bai Cao accuses him of joking, but he insists he is "very serious." When Bai Cao asks if he genuinely knows where her master is, Fang Tinghao vaguely promises to find better teachers for her and even her master, Xiao Nan, after she joins Xian Wu Hall.
Enraged by his deception and arrogance, Bai Cao yells, "That is enough!" and fiercely demands, "Fang Tinghao! What kind of person do you think I am?" Fang Tinghao, realizing his misstep, appeared remorseful and tried to reconcile, but Bai Cao, still fuming, refused and angrily stormed out. Later that night, with Song Bai DoJo's gates locked, Bai Cao found herself stranded outside.
Her peers inside were likely asleep, and she worried about being scolded by Senior Ruo Bai the next day. As she pondered how to enter, a crumpled paper ball was mysteriously thrown to her. It contained instructions on how to get into the DoJo, guiding her to the back door. However, upon arrival, she found the back door also tightly shut and no one there to open it. Another paper ball then appeared from the shadows.
Bai Cao picked it up, expecting explicit directions, but instead found only subtle, suggestive hints. With her innate cleverness, she understood the clues and successfully climbed over a wooden gate to enter the DoJo.
