The Wonderful World Episode 21 Recap
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Shi Diandian boarded a bus without looking back, ignoring Xu Tian's calls. Meanwhile, Wen Xiaoyao also wandered aimlessly through the streets for a long time. Song Guanwang, while tidying Zhou Tong's room, was moved to tears by seeing a video screen saver. Afterward, she called Wen Xiaoyao and explained that Xu Tian had visited their home the day Zhou Tong had his accident and that he was a very sensible young man, although ultimately not Zhou Tong.
She admitted that her previous refusal to engage with Wen Xiaoyao was out of stubbornness and hurt but now seemed unnecessary. Song Guanwang then informed Wen Xiaoyao that Zhou Tong's burial was scheduled for the fifteenth and urged her to return to Beijing to attend. Upon returning to the rental, Xiaomi sincerely inquired how many days she would be staying. Wen Xiaoyao replied that she was returning to Beijing the next day and invited Xiaomi to come along.
Xiaomi reconfirmed this, becoming excitedly incoherent and expressing how happy she was, calling Wen Xiaoyao a very nice person. Wen Xiaoyao decided to inform both Xu Tian and Shi Diandian of her plans. Shi Diandian suffers from memory loss when triggered, which led her to leave her phone on the bus and get lost, unable to find her way back home. Xu Tian went to Shi Diandian's dorm but couldn't find her and calls to her phone went unanswered.
He urgently called Fang Fang, who learned that Shi Diandian had been distressed by Wen Xiaoyao. Fang Fang advised Xu Tian to immediately check surveillance footage, explaining that Shi Diandian loses her memory when stimulated and likely couldn't find her way back. Wen Xiaoyao called Shi Diandian's phone. A bus company employee cleaning the vehicle found the phone just as Shi Diandian, who had been wandering nearby, repeatedly passed by. The employee kindly returned her phone.
After the call, Wen Xiaoyao and Xiaomi quickly located Shi Diandian. Shi Diandian remained troubled and encouraged Wen Xiaoyao and Xu Tian to be together and happy. Wen Xiaoyao tried to reassure Shi Diandian, telling her not to overthink things as Xu Tian and Zhou Tong were fundamentally different people. She also mentioned her impending return to Beijing the next day, which surprised Shi Diandian, who confessed her anxieties about relationships.
To give them privacy, Xiaomi went to the subway station alone. There, she noticed a young male street singer. Xiaomi approached him, discovered he was also from Beijing, and found his attempt to cultivate a melancholic artist image amusing, noting that he was just as quick-witted as she was. They exchanged contact information. After conversing, the three (Wen Xiaoyao, Shi Diandian, and Xiaomi) took the same bus back home.
On the way, Wen Xiaoyao declared that she would not return to Hangzhou and wished Shi Diandian and Xu Tian happiness. Xiaomi took a photo of Wen Xiaoyao and Shi Diandian together as a memento. When Shi Diandian returned to her dorm, Xu Tian was waiting at the entrance. He asked with concern why she had been so late returning home.
He then gently chided her for letting her thoughts wander, reassuring her that there was absolutely nothing between him and Wen Xiaoyao. Reassured, Shi Diandian found peace in his embrace. Hearing that Wen Xiaoyao was returning to Beijing the next day, Xu Tian stated that he also needed to go there. He felt he could not simply act as if nothing had happened regarding Zhou Tong's death and needed to visit his family or grave to find some peace.
Wen Xiaoyao soon returned to Beijing. Xiaomi suggested they watch Yang Yun's choreography for "Jin Se" together. Wen Xiaoyao said she didn't need persuasion regarding the show but thought Xiaomi should focus on finding a boyfriend. Just as they were speaking, the street singer sent Xiaomi a message. Meanwhile, Song Guanwang drafted a contract and discussed substitute teaching arrangements with Zhao Gang.
Zhao Gang, who already felt teaching children's ballet was a step down, became even more resistant upon reviewing the contract details. Qiao Guanghui drove Song Guanwang to Babaoshan Cemetery. Shi Diandian packed clothes for Xu Tian's trip to Beijing, giving him a few instructions before pleading with him not to go. Xu Tian was resolute, stating he had to visit Zhou Tong's home. Unable to dissuade him further, Shi Diandian conceded.
On the way to the airport, Shi Diandian insisted that Wen Xiaoyao meet him for his arrival in Beijing. Xu Tian felt it was unnecessary to trouble Wen Xiaoyao, but Shi Diandian was determined to have her way. Song Guanwang and Wen Xiaoyao attended Zhou Tong's burial together. Having accepted the tragedy, Song Guanwang was much more open.
She invited Wen Xiaoyao to her home for lunch, mentioning it would be the first time they had cooked there since Zhou Tong's accident. Jia Sulan's grave was nearby, and Wen Xiaoyao wanted to visit her mother. Song Guanwang waited in Qiao Guanghui's car while Wen Xiaoyao paid her respects. After visiting Jia Sulan's grave, Wen Xiaoyao felt utterly exhausted by life. She walked to the highest point of the rockery in the cemetery, contemplating suicide.
Suddenly, Shi Diandian called, informing her that Xu Tian had flown to Beijing and asking Wen Xiaoyao to arrange to pick him up at the airport. Shi Diandian went to the hotel where her parents were staying. Her mother, Fang Fang, advised her not to worry excessively, suggesting she take a hot bath to fully relax and then patiently await Xu Tian's return. While bathing, Shi Diandian removed her ring, clutching it tightly in her hand.
After her parents left, Shi Diandian returned to her dorm. She discarded all her medication, called Wen Xiaoyao to confirm that she had picked up Xu Tian, then deleted Wen Xiaoyao and Xu Tian's contact information. Finally, she turned off her phone, removed the battery from her alarm clock, resolved to completely forget Xu Tian.
