Whirlwind Girl Episode 30 Recap
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Bai Cao found herself pondering the complexities of romance, observing the subtle interactions around her. She noted the many contenders for Chu Yuan's affection, and felt compelled to work harder to avoid losing Ruo Bai. Ruo Bai, in turn, observed Bai Cao's distracted state during practice and, sensing her thoughts about Chu Yuan, advised her to remain focused and to ask directly if she had any questions or misunderstandings regarding Chu Yuan, who he stated was "not like she thought."
Later, Chu Yuan approached Bai Cao, noticing her avoidance. He clarified that he had always liked her and only her, urging her to communicate her thoughts directly rather than misinterpreting situations or overthinking. Taking his words to heart, Bai Cao asked about his relationship with Li En Xiu, prompting Chu Yuan to reveal a long-buried secret. He recounted his childhood, spent under a large tree at Song Bai DoJo, which his mother always viewed with sadness.
He initially believed winning competitions would make her happy, and his early successes were indeed glorious. However, he gradually noticed comments comparing his leg techniques to a formidable master named Li Yun Yue, and his mother's sorrow deepened with his victories. The truth became clear after a championship match when Li En Xiu, then a young girl, secretly visited him from Korea. She remarked on his striking resemblance to her father, Li Yun Yue.
Chu Yuan soon learned that Li Yun Yue was his biological father, who, along with his mother, had once been a talented disciple at Song Bai DoJo. Both had gone to Chang Hai Martial Arts Hall in Korea to further their Yuan Wu Dao training. Obsessed with Yuan Wu Dao, Li Yun Yue chose to stay in Chang Hai, never returning. He eventually married the Chang Hai Hall Master's daughter and inherited the mantle of the Chang Hai Hall Master.
Li En Xiu revealed that her father was unaware of his mother's pregnancy when he made that choice, suggesting he might not have left if he had known. His mother later married his current father, Hall Master Yu. Bai Cao inferred that Chu Yuan withdrew from Yuan Wu Dao to spare Mrs. Yu pain, but Chu Yuan clarified that he didn't want either of his parents to look at him during competitions and be reminded of the past.
He hoped his departure would erase those memories, allowing them to live happily. He confessed that discovering this truth had thrown his world into chaos, making him unwilling to practice or even see a Yuan Wu Dao stage. He admitted he felt like an "escapee" and didn't know what he was afraid of. When Bai Cao asked if he regretted his choice or wished to meet Li Yun Yue, he repeatedly replied, "I don't know."
Meanwhile, Li En Xiu visited her father, Li Yun Yue, who had been in seclusion for three months. She updated him on the training camp, mentioning that Min Sheng Hao had won the male competition but lacked the "noble aura" of a past winner (Ting Hao). She also spoke highly of Bai Cao, a talented new contestant she believed Li Yun Yue should train, recognizing her potential to become her biggest competitor.
Li En Xiu also expressed her loneliness, wishing for a brother or a strong rival. The next day, Bai Cao met Li Yun Yue for her guidance session as the top camper. While performing her techniques, her thoughts drifted back to Chu Yuan's story and his emotional turmoil, making her unable to fully concentrate. Li Yun Yue observed her performance, noting her distraction but also her exceptional control and power, a result of hard work and natural talent.
He commented on how she compensated for her non-ideal physique with high jumps and fast, twisted leg techniques. Still recalling Chu Yuan's "I don't know," Bai Cao made a request to Li Yun Yue, offering to exchange her day of teaching for a chance for Chu Yuan to meet his biological father. After the session, Bai Cao left. Ruo Bai, who had been waiting, was confused by her early departure and suspected a misunderstanding.
He attempted to enter Li Yun Yue's private residence, despite Min Sheng Hao's protests. Ruo Bai called out to Li Yun Yue, questioning why Bai Cao's full day of training was cut short. Li Yun Yue, maintaining a reserved demeanor, allowed Ruo Bai inside. He simply stated that Bai Cao's performance was excellent, and he had made a promise to her.
Ruo Bai remained bewildered, but eventually understood after Bai Cao later informed him about Li Yun Yue's resemblance to Chu Yuan, and that she had made a request concerning Chu Yuan. Ruo Bai, now understanding the full story, found Chu Yuan. He apologized for his past harsh judgments, admitting he had wrongly "hated" Chu Yuan for stubbornly quitting Yuan Wu Dao without explanation.
Chu Yuan, in turn, apologized for the pressure he had put on Ruo Bai, causing him to lose his usual cheerful demeanor. Ruo Bai questioned how long Chu Yuan would let this issue trouble him. Chu Yuan explained that he withdrew from competitions to prevent his parents from reliving sad memories, hoping they could live peacefully. Ruo Bai countered that simply quitting Yuan Wu Dao was "useless" if it didn't bring true happiness.
He reminded Chu Yuan of his past advice to choose with his heart, asking if his current choice was truly free of regret. Ruo Bai recalled the "Chu Yuan who led Song Bai to championships," a joyful young man whose happiness radiated to everyone. He urged Chu Yuan to "undo the knot in his heart" for the sake of his parents and everyone who cared for him.
Later, Bai Cao expressed remorse to Ruo Bai for giving up her training opportunity, expecting him to be disappointed. However, Ruo Bai reassured her, telling her she "did really well," which pleased Bai Cao. She then further advised Chu Yuan to make a choice that would bring him genuine happiness and free him from regret, a choice that would also bring joy to his parents and to Ruo Bai himself.
Witnessing her father's distant demeanor and complex expression, Li En Xiu felt a pang of sadness. She questioned if she had been wrong to previously prevent her father and Chu Yuan from meeting, realizing that Li Yun Yue might deeply regret his decision to stay at Chang Hai. She concluded that if he could choose again, he would likely have chosen to stay in China with Chu Yuan's mother. After much contemplation, Li Yun Yue decided to meet Chu Yuan.
The father and son met with a faint sadness, rather than joy. Li Yun Yue expressed his deep regret for his past choice and wished he could have stayed in China with Chu Yuan's mother. As a token, he gifted Chu Yuan a Yuan Wu Dao uniform, cautioning him against making similar irreversible mistakes and encouraging him to pursue what he truly loved.
