When I Fly Towards You Episode 10 Recap
> When I Fly Towards You Recap
The students boarded the return train after their competition. Jiang Jia reminded Guan Fang that it was the 20th, which made him suddenly remember the doomsday prediction, stating that after midnight, it would be the end of the world. He hastily sent a farewell message to his grandmother, only to receive a scolding reply.
Su Zaizai joked that they were on a train wandering at the world's end, while Jiang Jia wondered if their train would be the only one to escape the impending doom. Gu Ran then solemnly declared that the train was actually heading to Hogwarts. When Jiang Jia appeared confused, Gu Ran laughed and called her a "muggle," a term she also didn't understand, leading to hearty laughter among them all.
As the journey continued, the train's bumps lulled everyone into sleep. Su Zaizai dozed off with her head resting on instant noodles. Upon waking, she noticed how graceful Zhang Lurang looked even while sleeping and took a picture of him with her phone before contentedly falling back asleep. Only then did Zhang Lurang open his eyes, a faint smile on his face.
Gu Ran, engrossed in a game, saw Jiang Jia sleeping uncomfortably and leaned his shoulder closer for her to rest on, which she accepted with thanks after a brief, playful argument. Suddenly, Guan Fang awoke from his nap, realizing it was 11:55 PM, with only five minutes left until midnight. He roused everyone to count down. Su Zaizai, energized, pulled out her camera, suggesting they each give a one-minute final message.
Guan Fang began, reflecting on how meeting his current friends had genuinely changed and reshaped him for the better. Gu Ran then stated he had no regrets, except for not being able to watch a basketball game in the United States and see Kobe. Jiang Jia, ever the optimist, declared her confidence that the train would reach its destination. Zhang Lurang, opting not to speak, offered his minute to Su Zaizai.
She used the time to express her hope that the world would break up with doomsday, wishing for countless more minutes to spend with loved ones and build a future. As they began the final ten-second countdown, midnight passed without incident, confirming doomsday was merely a rumor. They were now back to facing the "scarier" prospect of another day of school.
Surprisingly, Teacher Zhang assigned no English homework, explaining that as they had just finished the academic competition, they should use the weekend to relax. Guan Fang decided to play basketball after school, but Wang Hao asked him to switch their cleaning duty for the day, promising to cover Guan Fang's shift the following Monday. Guan Fang, being too kind to refuse, agreed.
Gu Ran believed Guan Fang was too easygoing and that Wang Hao was clearly taking advantage of him, citing previous instances where Guan Fang had been a pushover. Recognizing that Guan Fang's good nature made him an easy target, the friends decided to advise him when they visited Madam Guan's Dessert Shop the next day. Madam Guan warmly welcomed the group. Shortly after, two troublemakers deliberately caused a scene, claiming the food was spoiled to avoid paying.
Guan Fang stopped his grandmother from intervening and went to handle the situation. He tried to appease them by offering to waive their bill, but the two men insisted on extorting money for potential medical expenses. Guan Fang gave them some money and escorted them out. However, once out of sight, Guan Fang confronted them and, after a brief scuffle, took the money back. Meanwhile, Gu Ran, noticing Guan Fang's prolonged absence, went to investigate.
Mistaking the situation, he thought the ruffians were still bothering Guan Fang and rushed forward, yelling at them. The two men, already shaken from their encounter with Guan Fang, quickly apologized and fled. Gu Ran proudly believed his actions had scared them off, wondering why they were so timid when he hadn't even laid a hand on them. Upon Guan Fang's return, Madam Guan, concerned her grandson had gotten into a fight, checked him for injuries.
Guan Fang reassured her that he had grown up and no longer resorted to violence to solve problems. As expected, Wang Hao, just as Gu Ran had predicted, tried to sneak away from cleaning duty after school. Gu Ran immediately called him out. Despite Wang Hao's excuses and the fact that both Guan Fang and Zhang Lurang offered to help out, Gu Ran remained firm, leaving Wang Hao no choice but to stay and fulfill his duty.
Later, Guan Fang was stopped by the leader of the two hooligans from the previous day. Not wanting trouble, Guan Fang prepared to leave, but the leader threatened to cause trouble at his grandmother's dessert shop. This instantly enraged Guan Fang, who charged at the three men. He single-handedly held his own, and upon witnessing this, Gu Ran and Zhang Lurang immediately joined the fray, sending the three hooligans scrambling in defeat.
After this incident, his friends finally understood that Guan Fang was not weak but simply preferred to avoid trouble. He then recounted his past from his rebellious phase in 8th grade, confessing he used to believe he could conquer the world with his fists. His temper was explosive, and he often got into fights, earning a reputation as a troublemaker who teachers saw as a bad influence.
He explained that his so-called invincibility came at a cost, as his grandmother silently bore the consequences, apologizing for his wrongdoings. He recalled a humbling moment when his grandmother, a famously fierce woman in her youth, had to humbly beg his teacher not to expel him. Witnessing her vulnerability made him realize the burden she carried. His grandmother told him that fists could not save the world; only education could.
From that day on, Guan Fang turned over a new leaf. His friends were amazed by his past, praising him for changing his ways. Later, Guan Fang assured his grandmother that he didn't blame her for being strict when he was younger and expressed his hope that she would stay with him for a long, long time.
Meanwhile, with an exam just ten minutes away, Su Zaizai was cramming, lamenting that a study method of sleeping on a book only resulted in a stiff neck. Zhang Lurang informed her that he would return to Suyang the following day. He gave her his gloves, and Su Zaizai, sad about their upcoming month-long separation, emphasized the importance of maintaining relationships. Zhang Lurang reassured her he would take the initiative to keep in touch and reply to all her messages.
As they parted ways, the first snow of the season began to fall. The sight made Su Zaizai reflect on her own grandmother—the faint scent of green onions on the apples she cut, her hunched back yet steady steps, and her worn but clean apron. She remembered how her grandmother's small home felt like their entire childhood world and how she always worried they hadn't eaten enough. She missed her grandmother but couldn't tell her father, knowing he missed his own mother just as much.
