Timeless Love Episode 7 Recap
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Cheng Feng, determined to move past her trauma, asked Dai Baoling to drive her to see a psychologist. During the session, the psychologist initiated hypnotherapy, guiding Cheng Feng to relax and focus on a watch. Under hypnosis, Cheng Feng relived the painful memory of her mother’s heart stopping, an event that occurred when Cheng Feng was unable to reach her mother due to a performance.
However, she also saw Jiang Dian’s music box, and the painful memories felt less terrifying than before. Meanwhile, Dai Baoling took Lian Ruoshen and his friends on a tour of Royal Entertainment, her agency. Lian Ruoshen was deeply impressed by the grand company, expressing a wish to join. Pei Xiaoyun immediately cautioned him, advising him against "idle dreaming" and to focus on his studies, emphasizing the complexities of show business.
Dai Baoling interrupted, telling Pei Xiaoyun not to discriminate against the industry. Pei Xiaoyun maintained that Lian Ruoshen was simply not suitable for entertainment. Lian Ruoshen confidently disagreed, showcasing his singing voice and asserting he was "born to do this for a living." As they prepared for the Linxi University anniversary show, everyone was selecting costumes.
Jiang Dian pulled Dai Baoling aside, asking about Cheng Feng’s past, particularly concerning a "life" she mentioned, as he wanted to prevent her from further hurt. Dai Baoling acknowledged Jiang Dian's efforts to open up for Cheng Feng, noting it was more than anyone could have imagined. However, she stated that Cheng Feng’s personal secrets were hers to reveal, not Dai Baoling's.
She did offer a reassuring detail: Cheng Feng was actively seeing a psychologist and would eventually overcome her struggles. Jiang Dian expressed his desire to be there for Cheng Feng as she healed, not wanting her to face it alone. Their costume selection was interrupted by Pang Ting, who reprimanded Lian Ruoshen’s group for being in a dressing room designated for Royal Entertainment’s internal artists, singling out a six-figure outfit worn by Lian Ruoshen. She demanded he take it off.
Dai Baoling arrived and confronted Pang Ting, asserting that she brought the group in and had personally purchased the batch of clothes, implying Pang Ting, being "not human," couldn't borrow them. Zhou Yao intervened to prevent a further escalation. Lian Ruoshen and his friends were amazed by Dai Baoling's bold stance, with Lian Ruoshen declaring her his "boss."
On the day of the anniversary show, Pei Xiaoyun reported grim news: the Civil Engineering department had scored 95 points, setting a high bar. To compound the stress, Chai Jin, the lead dancer, sprained her ankle due to intense nervousness. Everyone was worried about the performance. Chai Jin, tearfully apologizing for letting everyone down, pleaded with Cheng Feng to take her place, not wanting their hard work to go to waste. Cheng Feng hesitated briefly, then agreed.
She instructed Lian Ruoshen, Li Zikun, and Lu Bie to improvise and stall for time while she changed. Lian Ruoshen, Li Zikun, and Lu Bie went on stage first.
From the audience, Dai Baoling was unimpressed by the previous acts, but as she was about to take a phone call, Lian Ruoshen’s singing captivated her, making her reflect on whether she would have chosen her current path if she had known this song would lead her to fall for him and risk her career. Then, Jiang Dian, dressed in a suit, led Cheng Feng, ethereal in a black dance dress, onto the stage.
He gently blindfolded her with a black ribbon, comforting her that in that moment, her world was just him. Dai Baoling stood up in pleasant surprise as Cheng Feng began to dance. Accompanied by Jiang Dian on cello and Lu Bie on piano, Cheng Feng performed a graceful dance, earning thunderous applause. However, the emotional intensity was too much, and at the conclusion of the dance, Cheng Feng fainted from overstimulation, collapsing into Jiang Dian's arms.
Jiang Dian and Dai Baoling immediately rushed her to the hospital. Later, in her room, Cheng Feng had a nightmare, crying out for her mother. Waking up in distress, she clung to Jiang Dian, pleading with him to stay with her. He reassured her he would always be there. Dai Baoling, sensing their need for privacy, subtly left the room and went downstairs, where she found herself repeatedly watching a recording of Lian Ruoshen's performance.
Pei Xiaoyun soon arrived with Lian Ruoshen and his friends to check on Cheng Feng. Dai Baoling stopped Pei Xiaoyun from going upstairs, assuring them Cheng Feng was fine and had woken up. Jiang Dian then came downstairs, adding that she had fallen back asleep and merely needed rest. Lian Ruoshen presented Dai Baoling with "Brain Platinum" as a token of gratitude for her help with the costumes.
Dai Baoling jokingly suggested he keep it for his own brain but then handed him her Royal Entertainment agent’s business card, inviting him to consider a career with her. Lian Ruoshen was overjoyed, but Pei Xiaoyun cautioned him, reiterating that he was a student and that the entertainment industry might not be suitable for him. After comforting Cheng Feng, Jiang Dian came downstairs to speak privately with Dai Baoling about Cheng Feng's past.
Dai Baoling explained that Cheng Feng's issues were connected to her mother. While Cheng Feng was in an overseas dance competition, her mother was involved in a fatal car accident on the way to watch her perform. Since that tragic day, Cheng Feng had never performed on stage again and had developed claustrophobia. Dai Baoling reassured Jiang Dian that Cheng Feng was diligently working with Dr. Xie You at Muxin Counseling.
The next morning, Cheng Feng woke up to find a heartwarming paper airplane note from Jiang Dian. Dai Baoling brought her a bowl of porridge, mentioning that Jiang Dian had stayed up all night caring for her and was so stubborn that he only agreed to rest after much persuasion.
Cheng Feng initially had no appetite, but when Dai Baoling teasingly said it was Jiang Dian who had painstakingly prepared it, Cheng Feng immediately took the bowl and began to eat. Dai Baoling observed that Jiang Dian might be the "remedy" Cheng Feng needed and urged her to consider pursuing a relationship with him, reminding her not to dwell on her past struggles.
She also excitedly mentioned that Cheng Feng’s dance had become a trending topic, expressing her hope that Cheng Feng would continue to shine on stage, believing her mother would have wanted the same. Driven by concern, Jiang Dian visited Dr. Xie You at Muxin Counseling to understand Cheng Feng's condition. Dr. Xie You emphasized the importance of a relaxed mindset for the patient, warning against both external and internal pressures that could cause significant harm.
This made Jiang Dian realize that his intense pursuit of Cheng Feng might have inadvertently created invisible pressure for her. He later went to the lake, deeply affected, to process his emotions. Meanwhile, Lian Ruoshen, emboldened by Dai Baoling’s offer, excitedly proclaimed his ambition to become a big star. His friend Li Zikun immediately asked for autographs.
Lu Bie, however, was skeptical, jokingly making a bet that if Lian Ruoshen truly became a superstar, he would livestream himself being cooked in an "iron pot stew." Lian Ruoshen and Li Zikun quickly recorded Lu Bie’s declaration on video as proof. Later, Pei Xiaoyun awarded Lian Ruoshen’s group a special prize for their anniversary performance, granting them first-place academic credits.
The trio, assuming they were trending, checked their phones, only to discover that it was Cheng Feng's dance that had dominated the online discussions. Despite Pei Xiaoyun's continued reminders to focus on their studies, they quickly made their escape with their awards. After much contemplation, Cheng Feng made a decision to proactively express her feelings to Jiang Dian, calling him and stating, "Jiang Dian, I want to see you."
