Whirlwind Girl Episode 4 Recap
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Bai Cao, feeling distraught after her Master Qu Xiangnan fainted when she refused to join Song Bai Martial Arts Hall, visited him in the hospital, expressing how much she missed him. Though he had woken up, Master Qu, still upset, ignored her. Ruo Bai accompanied a disheartened Bai Cao as she left the hospital, their master-disciple relationship strained and unresolved. Later, Yu Chuyuan found a despondent Bai Cao sitting in a tree.
He comforted her, advising her to voice her worries and to always do what she believed was right, even if she couldn't control the outcome. He gifted her a handmade elderflower bracelet, hoping it would bring her peace and strength. Bai Cao reflected on his words, determined to be her true self and wishing for her Master's forgiveness.
Her friends, attempting to cheer her up, discovered the bracelet and playfully speculated about its origin, even teasingly suggesting Senior Ruo Bai as the giver. News soon reached Bai Cao that Master Qu was at the Song Bai Martial Arts Hall. Believing he had finally forgiven her and was there to take her home, she rushed to him, full of hope.
However, Master Qu informed her of his decision to leave An Yang and urged her to become a disciple under Hall Master Yu at Song Bai. He sternly reminded her of her aspirations to compete and become a champion, declaring he wouldn't let her sacrifice her future for him.
Bai Cao adamantly refused, proclaiming Qu Xiangnan as her eternal Master and recounting how he had raised her and taught her Yuan Wu Dao, acting as a parent after her own parents passed. As she tearfully pleaded to remain by his side, Master Qu collapsed once more. At the hospital, the doctor explained that Master Qu's condition was due to prolonged stress and alcohol but was not severe, cautioning against further emotional agitation.
Bai Cao apologized to her unconscious Master, vowing to stay with him and singing a lullaby he used to sing, reaffirming his paternal role in her life. Ruo Bai gently led Bai Cao away, emphasizing that her Master needed rest. The next morning, Bai Cao returned to the hospital with homemade soup, only to discover her Master had been discharged. A nurse handed her a letter from Qu Xiangnan.
In it, he explained he had left An Yang for another city, urging her not to seek him out and to diligently train with Hall Master Yu. He promised to return to cheer her on in the finals of the Hall Challenge Matches. Shortly after, Hall Master Yu and Ruo Bai arrived, confirming Master Qu's wishes.
Hall Master Yu assured Bai Cao that she needn't formally acknowledge him as her Master, for Qu Xiangnan would always be her one true mentor. Donning her new Song Bai uniform, Bai Cao resolved to excel in the matches for her Master. Ruo Bai introduced Qi Bai Cao as the newest member of Song Bai Martial Arts Hall, initially pairing her with Xiao Ying for practice.
He announced an intensified training regimen for the upcoming Martial Arts Hall Challenge Matches, including extended hours. When Bai Cao expressed her eagerness to participate, some disciples, particularly Xiu Qin, scoffed, implying the coveted spots were already reserved for the most skilled: Ruo Bai, Hu Yifeng, and Xiu Qin herself. Xiao Ying, however, defended Bai Cao, recalling her impressive defeat of Kim Min Joo.
Ruo Bai intervened, asserting that all disciples were equal and declared an internal competition the following week to select the representatives. During practice, Bai Cao's powerful kicks overwhelmed Xiao Ying. Ruo Bai stepped in, holding the pads himself to gauge Bai Cao's strength. Recognizing her talent, he then reassigned Bai Cao to train with Hu Yifeng, the Second Senior Disciple—a position usually reserved for himself or Xiu Qin.
This angered Xiu Qin, who was relegated to training with a junior disciple and subsequently practiced with fierce determination, unsettling even her brother Xiu Da. Xiao Ying, however, saw Ruo Bai's decision as a clear sign of Bai Cao's growing skill. The Martial Arts Hall buzzed with news of the return of Fang Tinghao and Fang Tingyi, the celebrated "idol" and "Yuan Wu Dao Goddess" siblings from Xian Wu Martial Arts Hall, after their numerous international victories.
Disciples eagerly discussed their achievements and speculated about their participation in the upcoming Challenge Matches, fearing it would diminish Song Bai's chances. Meanwhile, Fang Tingyi called Yu Chuyuan, then immediately visited him, accidentally breaking a flowerpot at his home. They shared a warm reunion, reminiscing about the past, including a time when Chuyuan and Ruo Bai saved Fang Tinghao from drowning. Tingyi expressed her sorrow over the strained relationship between Xian Wu and Song Bai.
Outside, Bai Cao, having arrived to clean up the broken pot, saw Tingyi and Chuyuan together, which stirred an unexpected sadness within her, as she realized she seemed unable to bear seeing Yu Chuyuan with other individuals of the opposite sex. Tingyi expressed her longing for Chuyuan during her years abroad, presenting him with a gift containing their photo and asking him to spend more time with her.
She then greeted Bai Cao, acknowledging her reputation and informing her that she too would be participating in the Challenge Matches. Chuyuan advised Bai Cao to focus on her training for the upcoming selection. Back at training, Bai Cao, distracted by her emotions, accidentally kicked Hu Yifeng's hand during practice, prompting him to urge her to refocus.
Xiao Ying shared her newfound joy with Bai Cao, expressing how the revived spirit at Song Bai Martial Arts Hall, with everyone training together, felt truly wonderful. She eagerly anticipated their match in the internal competition, promising to give her all and expecting the same from Bai Cao. Hu Yifeng remarked to Ruo Bai that Bai Cao was like a tireless "robot" in her training, acknowledging her remarkable endurance but also her lack of actual competition experience.
He noted that her fighting spirit had ignited the entire Martial Arts Hall. Ruo Bai agreed, reiterating that while strength was Bai Cao's merit, relying too heavily on it could also be her flaw. The day of Song Bai Martial Arts Hall's internal competition arrived. The elimination-style tournament would determine the male and female representatives for the An Yang Martial Arts Hall Challenge Matches. Xiao Ying competed in her match.
As Ruo Bai and Hu Yifeng observed the ongoing matches, Yifeng commented on Bai Cao's fearless but defense-less offensive style, confirming Ruo Bai's earlier assessment of her strength. Finally, the last match for the female representative was announced: Xiu Qin versus Qi Bai Cao. Bai Cao's muscles visibly tensed in anticipation.
