Whirlwind Girl Episode 26 Recap
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Despite a severe fever, Ruo Bai insisted on competing in the final round of the match. His opponent, Ming Sheng Hao, was known to be very strong, having taken the title in the last City Youth Competition when Senior Ting Hao did not compete. During the first round, the score remained tied. Bai Cao felt responsible for Ruo Bai's condition, believing her previous actions had caused this challenging situation.
As the second round began, Ming Sheng Hao noticed Ruo Bai's worsening health and suggested he withdraw, but Ruo Bai refused, asserting it was his own choice and he would defeat him. Ruo Bai eventually pulled ahead by three points. However, his condition deteriorated further, and he was hit repeatedly, which deeply concerned the onlookers.
Bai Cao, seeing his struggle, tried to intervene and stop the fight, but Ruo Bai firmly declared that as the team captain, he alone would make the decision. Chu Yuan then told Bai Cao that if she truly cared for Ruo Bai, she should support him to finish the match, otherwise, all his suffering would be in vain. Bai Cao, worried about Ruo Bai’s injuries, insisted she didn't want him to get hurt.
Chu Yuan reminded her of her bet with Jing Min Zhu, which could force her to quit Yuan Wu Dao and prevent Jing Yi Shan from apologizing to her teacher. Bai Cao responded that she would rather quit Yuan Wu Dao than see Ruo Bai injured. Chu Yuan then revealed that Ruo Bai felt the same way about her; he would rather suffer than let her give up Yuan Wu Dao.
Ultimately, Ruo Bai secured the victory, but immediately after, he collapsed into Bai Cao's arms. As Ruo Bai rested, Chu Yuan questioned why he pushed himself so hard, asking if it was because he liked Bai Cao. Ruo Bai retorted, asking if Chu Yuan would give up Bai Cao if he admitted his feelings. Ruo Bai then accused Chu Yuan of being as carefree as Bai Cao, easily giving up on things, including Yuan Wu Dao.
He clarified that his determination to fight Ming Sheng Hao was not born of affection, but rather a strong dislike for anyone, including Bai Cao, who could so readily abandon Yuan Wu Dao. Bai Cao brought ice to help reduce Ruo Bai's fever. Chu Yuan confirmed his temperature was still a high 39 degrees, even after taking medicine, making Bai Cao anxious about what exactly was afflicting him.
However, Ruo Bai abruptly told her to leave, not wanting to see her. Later, Xiao Ying, oblivious to the tension, burst into Ruo Bai’s room with a massager, a diffuser, and a pile of fruits, hoping to help. Her attempts at care were clumsy, causing more chaos than comfort. Yi Feng grew frustrated with her, telling her she was only making a mess. Ruo Bai also insisted she leave.
Still worried about Ruo Bai's persistent high fever, Yi Feng called Bai Cao to come and help care for him. Bai Cao learned Ruo Bai couldn't eat and wasn't sweating, so she carefully gave him salted water to drink. She stayed by his side throughout the night, and by morning, he finally began to sweat, showing signs of improvement. Even though he was recovering, Ruo Bai remained visibly angry.
He confronted Bai Cao, asking if she truly believed she could defeat Jing Min Zhu before their match. He pressed her on whether she would have knelt before Jing Yi Shan or quit Yuan Wu Dao if she had lost. Bai Cao vehemently stated she would never kneel or apologize to Jing Yi Shan, even if it meant her death.
When Ruo Bai reiterated her promise to quit Yuan Wu Dao, Bai Cao explained that her reason for training Yuan Wu Dao was to protect her teacher, and without that, her practice would be meaningless. Ruo Bai then challenged her, asking if protecting her teacher was her only motivation for training. He then told her to get out. While Ruo Bai was unwell, Chu Yuan took Bai Cao to a wishing pavilion.
He explained the legend of the place, where wishes made facing a specific tower were believed to come true. They both made wishes; Bai Cao wished for Ruo Bai’s happiness and safety, while Chu Yuan wished for Bai Cao’s happiness and safety. Meanwhile, Jing Min Zhu, still resentful about her loss, sought out Li En Xiu. Li En Xiu challenged Bai Cao to a practice match, specifically asking to see her legendary "Three-Kick Combo."