Whirlwind Girl Episode 7 Recap
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The 23rd An Yang Yuan Wu Dao Hall Challenge Competition was underway. On the eve of the competition, Bai Cao spoke with Yu Chuyuan about a technique she was trying. She had read that a proper stance was crucial before an attack. Yu Chuyuan thought her idea was great but warned that understanding an opponent's pre-attack thoughts would be difficult and the training tough.
Bai Cao assured him she was not afraid of hardship, and he made her promise to visit him after each training session so he could check for injuries, emphasizing that unhealed injuries could damage her muscles. He also asked if she was still upset about not participating in the Hall challenge.
Bai Cao explained that she had reflected and realized her past selfishness, acknowledging that Senior Xiu Qin was better suited for the competition and would help Song Bai perform better. She also felt grateful to her teammates, who had been kind and supportive during cheerleading practice, even helping her wash uniforms and clean the premises. Yu Chuyuan assured her that anyone who truly got to know her would like her.
Later, Xiao Ying excitedly showed Bai Cao a cheer she had written, hoping to impress Ruo Bai and make him see her as a good wife. Bai Cao noted Xiao Ying’s newfound dedication to cheerleading. Xiao Ying explained that since she couldn't compete alongside Ruo Bai, she wanted to cheer him on with all her might, feeling as if she were fighting beside him. Bai Cao then asked Xiao Ying what it felt like to like someone.
Xiao Ying described it as not minding if the person didn't reciprocate, feeling content just to be by their side, and feeling like the world was full of sunshine when they smiled. She also described a pang of jealousy when seeing that person with someone else. Xiao Ying then teased Bai Cao, saying she was too focused on Yuan Wu Dao because she'd never dated, implying that dating would make her forget about practice.
The competition officially began, with the first match between Song Bai DoJo's Ruo Bai and Hai Kuan DoJo's Ping Chuan. Ping Chuan aggressively attacked, but Ruo Bai remained calm, defending to gauge his opponent's strength. Despite Ping Chuan's powerful kicks, he lacked speed. After several rounds, Ruo Bai seized an opportunity and landed a kick, winning the match. The Song Bai cheerleading team, led by Bai Cao, celebrated with enthusiasm.
The next round saw Xiu Qin from Song Bai face Lan Ying from Hai Kuan. Lan Ying proved to be a formidable opponent, delivering fierce attacks that put Xiu Qin on the defensive. Some members of the Song Bai cheerleading team began to lose hope, but Bai Cao steadfastly encouraged Xiu Qin, urging everyone not to give up and to have faith in their senior.
Inspired by Bai Cao's unwavering support and the renewed cheers, Xiu Qin managed to turn the tide, ultimately defeating Lan Ying. With this victory, Song Bai secured their overall win, having already won the two previous rounds with Ruo Bai and Yi Feng. After the matches, as the Song Bai team celebrated their victory, some former members of Quan Sheng Martial Arts Hall confronted Bai Cao.
Guang Ya accused Bai Cao of betraying Quan Sheng for joining Song Bai, questioning her loyalty to Master Qu Xiang Nan, who had raised and trained her. Xiao Ying quickly interjected, explaining that Quan Sheng had used dishonest tactics and had expelled Bai Cao in shame, and that Master Qu himself had brought Bai Cao to Song Bai. Ruo Bai advised Bai Cao that some things didn't need detailed explanations, as trying to clarify could make right seem wrong.
He told her simply to do her best. The team then shared a celebratory meal where everyone toasted Ruo Bai, Xiu Qin, and the cheerleading team, acknowledging their collective efforts. Bai Cao was thanked for her powerful cheerleading, and another teammate, Yi Feng, expressed confidence in winning his future match with Bai Cao’s cheers. Back at the DoJo, Bai Cao continued her practice, attempting to apply her technique of observing an opponent's attack stance.
She found some initial success with Xiao Ying, seeing her moves almost in slow motion. However, Ruo Bai soon changed her opponents, having her spar with Xiu Da, Ping Ping, Yin Yin, and Yang Rui. Bai Cao struggled, unable to read their varied movements, and was repeatedly defeated. She questioned if her training was a waste, bewildered by the differences in her opponents’ patterns.
Ruo Bai then explained that while she might be able to analyze one person’s moves, it was impossible to study every martial artist in the world, as each had their own unique variations. He told her to reflect on this. Xiao Ying tried to comfort Bai Cao, suggesting they find another method.
Feeling confused and discouraged, Bai Cao later went to a grassy area outside the DoJo to continue practicing her whirlwind kick, wishing her Master Qu Xiang Nan was there to guide her. She tried to understand why every person's momentum for a single move was so different. While she was practicing, Fang Tinghao, who had just finished a phone call with his sister Fang Tingyi, noticed Bai Cao.
He playfully pretended to be injured by her kick, exaggerating his pain and claiming she owed him compensation. He then convinced her to treat him to dinner at an expensive restaurant. Inside, Bai Cao was visibly anxious about the high prices and only ordered water, while Fang Tinghao ordered an elaborate meal. While Bai Cao was in the restroom, worrying about her finances, Fang Tinghao secretly paid the bill.
As they left, Fang Tinghao tried to make Bai Cao believe they were "dining and dashing," causing her immense panic. She insisted on going back to pay, citing her Master's teachings about honesty. A waiter then stopped them, but it was to present them with a gift from the hotel. Realizing Fang Tinghao had tricked her, Bai Cao became angry. She tried to pay him for her share of the meal, even calculating the exact amount, but he refused.
Fang Tinghao then offered some advice that helped her gain a new perspective on martial arts techniques, suggesting that despite individual variations, underlying commonalities might exist in their movements. This advice resonated with Bai Cao, lifting her spirits. She quickly returned to the DoJo, where she easily defeated a fellow student with a single move, having gained a new understanding. Later, as Yu Chuyuan tended to Bai Cao's training injuries, Fang Tingyi arrived.
Observing Yu Chuyuan's caring demeanor towards Bai Cao, she grew visibly jealous. Fang Tingyi pointedly remarked that Yu Chuyuan was kind to everyone, even small animals, implying Bai Cao shouldn't think he treated her specially. After Yu Chuyuan left for a moment, Fang Tingyi confronted Bai Cao directly, accusing her of feigning injuries to gain Yu Chuyuan's attention, reminding Bai Cao that Yu Chuyuan was the person she liked. That evening, as Shen Xiao Ying and her mother were applying facial masks and watching TV, Fang Tingyi appeared in an advertisement.
