When I Fly Towards You Episode 14 Recap
> When I Fly Towards You Recap
At Shen Qianyu's concert, Jiang Jia's formal attire surprises her friends. When Gu Ran asks why she likes Shen Qianyu, Jiang Jia recalls being drawn to his focus while playing the guitar. She recounts a time when Gu Ran was supposed to take her home but went to play basketball, leaving her feeling the road was exceptionally long until Shen Qianyu appeared, walked her home, and shared a beautiful sunset with her.
She describes a unique and wonderful feeling she only experiences with him. After the concert, Gu Ran leads Jiang Jia backstage. She congratulates Shen Qianyu on his performance and, admitting she's not good with words, gives him a letter. Shen Qianyu gently turns her down, saying she reminds him of his younger sister who also writes him letters. He wishes her well in her studies and hopes she finds the right person.
Embarrassed, Jiang Jia quickly retrieves the letter, claiming it has typos. Seeing her disappointment, a subtly pleased Gu Ran offers Jiang Jia slippers for her sore feet. He comforts her with an analogy about stars, explaining that out of billions, no two are identical. He tells her that her carefree, strong-willed, and cheerful self is unique and shines brightly, and one failed confession isn't a major setback.
Though Jiang Jia feigns a "steel heart" and accepts the "sister" role, she is clearly affected. The friends later gather to bid farewell to Shen Qianyu. Jiang Jia arrives last and gives him the thousandth paper star she folded for him, a symbol of good luck.
Shen Qianyu promises to return at the end of the year when it snows in Jiangyi and hopes she will be more mature by then, playfully remarking that she only gives up on things she doesn't truly like. After the goodbyes, the group rushes to check their final exam results. Su Zaizai is focused on Zhang Lurang's English score of 95, a strong result considering the difficult exam had only a 20% passing rate.
Su Zaizai herself scored an impressive 137. To celebrate, they decide to take a summer trip to Baichuan. Zhang Lurang’s mother disapproves of the trip, citing his upcoming Grade 11 year and comparing his English score unfavorably to Zhang Luli's, who consistently scores above 130. However, Zhang Lurang’s uncle, Lin Mao, intervenes, suggesting the trip is an opportunity to see the universities in Baichuan and find motivation. His mother reluctantly agrees.
On the train to Baichuan, the friends relax by playing cards and enjoying the scenery. Su Zaizai rests her head on Zhang Lurang’s shoulder, while Jiang Jia and Guan Fang lean on an exasperated Gu Ran. In Baichuan, their carefree mood is shattered when Jiang Jia realizes her pink wallet—containing her, Gu Ran's, and Guan Fang’s money—is missing. They search the area where she last used it to buy candied hawthorn but find nothing.
A heartbroken Jiang Jia blames herself, but Gu Ran reassures her, telling her to focus on good memories. With insufficient funds for their planned amusement park visit, Su Zaizai suggests they work part-time at the Baichuan Music Festival. Gu Ran boasts he's perfect for security, but he and Jiang Jia are ironically assigned to wear mascot costumes and hand out fliers. Guan Fang is tasked with assembling equipment, while Zhang Lurang and Su Zaizai move heavier materials.
A staff member asks Su Zaizai to fetch number signs from the equipment room. Concerned, Zhang Lurang lets her go, telling her to call if she needs help. Su Zaizai finds the signs but gets lost in a dark warehouse. A sudden, startling phone ring heightens her fear, but her panic turns to relief when Zhang Lurang appears and guides her out.
The group works tirelessly, but their earnings come to 325 yuan after 30 yuan was deducted due to a complaint about the mascots blocking a path. This isn't enough for five festival tickets. They plead with a staff member, who takes pity on them, giving them spare tickets and letting them keep their earnings. The day takes an emotional turn when Shen Qianyu sends a message announcing he's "found someone who's very important."
Jiang Jia is devastated, and Gu Ran, also disheartened, excuses himself. Later, Su Zaizai finds Jiang Jia crying on the rooftop, admitting the news felt sudden and that she saw photos of Shen Qianyu looking happy with his new girlfriend. Despite the setback, the friends attend the music festival.
They get their faces painted: Su Zaizai chooses a white cloud, Gu Ran and Jiang Jia both pick stars, Guan Fang (whose nickname is "Little Sun") gets a sun, and to Su Zaizai's surprise, Zhang Lurang chooses a sunflower. As Su Zaizai excitedly records the vibrant festival, Zhang Lurang watches her and remarks that "the sunflower and the sun illuminate each other," subtly referencing his feelings for her.
As the trip ends, Zhang Lurang’s mother calls, again reminding him to study and comparing him to Zhang Luli. He insists on spending the last day with his friends. He and Su Zaizai share a popsicle, and she gives him one of the coins they earned, a symbol of her first time earning her own money. She tells him she has always considered him better than his brother: "If he's 100 points, you are 101. That one special point is always reserved for you." Touched, Zhang Lurang promises to buy her a popsicle next time.
