Whirlwind Girl Episode 23 Recap
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Upon arriving at Changhai Training Camp, the trainees from An Yang learned about their room assignments. Many were surprised to discover that Senior Yu Chuyuan had been given a private room, which Li En Xiu, the acclaimed Taekwondo Girl Master, had personally arranged and even styled for him.
This sparked lively discussion among the trainees, who speculated about the nature of Yu Chuyuan and Li En Xiu's relationship, wondering if it formed a romantic triangle with Ting Yi, whom Senior Yu Chuyuan was currently dating. They discussed whether Li En Xiu, a "goddess standing on the top of an ice mountain," posed a strong rival to Ting Yi. Later, while settling in, Shen Xiaoying, still on edge from Jin Minzhu's earlier provocations, made a mistake.
When Ruo Bai entered, she mistook him for an intruder, believing it was Jin Minzhu, causing her to accidentally drench herself with a basin of water she had prepared. Embarrassed, she claimed to be cooling down from the heat. Ruo Bai, however, did not press the issue. He took Qi Baicao aside to speak with her.
Ruo Bai emphasized the significance of the training in Korea, reminding Qi Baicao that her goals should extend beyond just competing against Senior Ting Yi. He explained that the world of taekwondo was vast, filled with many talented masters, and achieving one goal did not signify reaching the top. He specifically highlighted Li En Xiu, describing her as a prodigy born into a Taekwondo family, whose ancestors were all predecessors of Korean Taekwondo.
She had dominated international competitions since she was a teenager, achieving her first top place trophy at 13, and was now known as the "Female Sage." Ruo Bai expressed his hope that Qi Baicao would be able to surpass her one day. Qi Baicao, inspired, declared her intention to first look up to Senior Ting Yi, then face the broader world of taekwondo and strive to climb to the very top.
Ruo Bai also inquired about the strawberry hairclip Qi Baicao constantly wore, to which she simply replied that she liked it, unaware that he was the one who had given it to her. The training camp officially commenced with a speech from Master Jin Yi Shan, the director of Changhai Dao館. He welcomed the numerous participants, many of whom were international award winners. He outlined the three-week program, consisting of morning lessons led by Changhai instructors and afternoon team competitions.
He announced a "Best Camper Award" for one male and one female, which included a prize of ten thousand American dollars. More importantly, the winners would receive a day of instruction from Master Yun Yue, a legendary and god-like figure in taekwondo, whose "Whirlwind Kick" manual Qi Baicao cherished. The prospect of training with such a master excited all the trainees. Later, Ruan Xiu Mei, Jin Minzhu's senior, visited the Songbai Dao館 trainees, bringing them local Korean delicacies.
During a subsequent training session involving impact tests with soft bags, Ruo Bai again reminded Qi Baicao of her purpose in Korea, urging her to work hard to become the best camper. During an outing, Qi Baicao and her friends went shopping. After enjoying some ginseng chicken soup, a lighthearted argument ensued among the friends. Suddenly, Qi Baicao spotted a thief and immediately gave chase without hesitation.
Her friends, including Shen Xiaoying, soon realized she was lost in an unfamiliar city where she didn't speak the language. Panicked, they began searching for her. Meanwhile, Qi Baicao, after successfully catching the thief, encountered a "half-Chinese" person who admired her bravery. Qi Baicao, still lost, realized she only had Fang Tinghao's number on her phone, feeling reluctant to call him. Unexpectedly, Fang Tinghao called her. He chided her for keeping her phone off and asked if she was lost.
Qi Baicao admitted her predicament, explaining she had chased a thief and now didn't know where she was. Fang Tinghao, after confirming she had caught the thief, used her phone's GPS to pinpoint her location and arranged for a company representative to pick her up. He also informed Shen Xiaoying of Qi Baicao's whereabouts. Shen Xiaoying was immensely relieved, shedding tears as she embraced Qi Baicao, who apologized for causing worry.
As they were driven back in a luxurious car provided by Fang Tinghao, Shen Xiaoying marveled at his wealth and questioned how he knew where Qi Baicao was. Fang Tinghao later called Qi Baicao again, asking if Jin Minzhu was bothering her. He explained Jin Minzhu's competitive nature stemmed from her father, Jin Yi Shan, losing to Qi Baicao's teacher, Qu Xiang Nan, twelve years ago.
He advised Qi Baicao to seek help from Senior Ming Shen Hao, whom Jin Minzhu feared, or to call him directly if she couldn't handle the situation. Back at the camp, rumors circulated among the trainees about Yu Chuyuan and Li En Xiu. One trainee recounted seeing a mysterious long-haired girl with a delicate figure visiting Yu Chuyuan's room late at night, engaging in an affectionate embrace, and calling him "Oppa."
The storyteller then revealed that Yu Chuyuan had called the girl "En Xiu," shocking everyone and fueling speculation about their close relationship. Despite some doubts and concerns about Li En Xiu's conduct, and questions about her "noble" image, they decided against telling Ting Yi to avoid causing unnecessary distress. On the first day of the Changhai challenge, Ruan Xiu Mei's team boldly challenged Changhai Dao館. Despite Ruan Xiu Mei's courage, her team suffered a significant defeat against Jin Minzhu's team.
Observers noted Jin Minzhu's swift and fierce leg techniques, as well as her arrogant and provocative behavior during the match, which drew criticism from some spectators but cheers from the Changhai students. Witnessing Ruan Xiu Mei being badly defeated fueled Qi Baicao's determination to overcome Jin Minzhu. Later, during her challenge with Li En Xiu, Qi Baicao unfortunately sustained a bone fracture. Ruo Bai personally took Baicao to the hospital.
Chuyuan, Xiaoying, and other trainees from An Yang came to visit her. Ruo Bai told them, "You guys go first; I'm enough here. You should rest early." Chuyuan, noticing Ruo Bai had a high fever, offered, "Let me take care of her; you still have a high fever." Ruo Bai insisted, "No, you guys leave." Chuyuan replied, "Okay." Under Ruo Bai's meticulous care, Baicao recovered quickly. One afternoon, Chuyuan came to Baicao's dorm and invited her for a walk.
As they walked in a garden, Chuyuan held Baicao's hand and said, "Although it's a bit hasty to say this now, I still want to tell you, I like you!" Baicao was startled, and Chuyuan pulled her into his arms.
