When I Fly Towards You Episode 18 Recap
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As Jiang Jia stayed late after school for her duty, she noticed a suspicious man acting furtively near the Grade 11 school building. Aware of recent thefts on campus, Jiang Jia remained vigilant. When she approached him, the man claimed his son, a Grade 12 student, had left a test paper and he was there to pick it up.
However, his movement towards the Grade 11 building despite his claim, along with his uneasy demeanor, convinced Jiang Jia he was lying. She suspected he was the thief, as many items had been stolen from the school buildings and he had come from the direction of the broken west school gate. Without confronting him directly, Jiang Jia went to the main gate and informed the security guards, urging them to apprehend the man for questioning.
As Jiang Jia turned to leave, she found Gu Ran waiting for her. He walked her home, praising her for her calm and brave handling of the situation. Gu Ran told her that her unusual bravery and righteousness were rare and genuine strengths, emphasizing that not everyone would stand up to injustice. Pleased and slightly embarrassed, Jiang Jia joked that he must have spent two evening self-study sessions thinking up such compliments.
Inspired by his words, Jiang Jia later filled out her "gaokao" aspiration form, indicating her dream of becoming a reporter. Meanwhile, Mr. Lin called Su Zaizai to his office to discuss her college aspirations. Su Zaizai confirmed her goal was to attend East China University, just like Zhang Lurang. Mr. Lin encouraged her but pointed out that based on her current grades, even with her strong English scores, her math score would need to reach at least 110.
Recognizing her English proficiency, Mr. Lin suggested she also take the autonomous admission exam, explaining it would provide her with an additional path to a good university, even if East China University wasn't an option through that route. Su Zaizai agreed, motivated not only by Mr. Lin’s advice but also by the fact that the interview was in Suyang, offering a chance to visit Zhang Lurang's school.
At the autonomous admission interview, Su Zaizai coincidentally met a student from Suyang No. 1 High School who knew of Zhang Lurang. The student described him as low-key and uninterested in interacting with girls, advising Su Zaizai to give up if she was trying to get his number.
When Su Zaizai’s phone fell, the student saw a photo of Su Zaizai and Zhang Lurang on her phone case and, assuming it was a photoshopped image, remarked on Su Zaizai's deep "obsession." Su Zaizai offered no explanation, content just to know that Zhang Lurang was doing well. During her interview, Su Zaizai was nervous at first but found her composure and answered all the teachers' questions.
After the interview, Su Zaizai called Jiang Jia, who said she, Gu Ran, and Guan Fang were having dinner near the bus station and could pick her up. Su Zaizai mentioned she had over two hours before her train departed and wanted to visit Zhang Lurang's school. Gu Ran, overhearing on speakerphone, noted that Zhang Lurang couldn't use his phone and wouldn't know she was there, but Su Zaizai insisted she just wanted to see his school.
Upon arriving at Suyang No. 1 High School, she spotted Zhang Lurang’s photo on the honor roll in tenth place and asked the school guard to take a photo of her with it. Just then, Zhang Lurang appeared, explaining that Gu Ran had called Zhang Luli, who then notified him. Zhang Lurang gave Su Zaizai a tour of his school.
Su Zaizai confided that the autonomous admission was just a backup plan and she was still determined to get into East China University. She urged him not to be distracted and to pursue his own dreams, regardless of whether they ended up at the same university. She emphasized that becoming better individuals together was the most important thing and that they should not abandon their dreams for each other. Zhang Lurang agreed, affirming their efforts were what truly mattered.
Back in Jiangyi, Su Zaizai plunged into intense "gaokao" preparation. Mr. Lin later announced that Xu Mingliang had received guaranteed admission to the University of South China, and that Wang Nan, Su Zaizai, and Chen Min had all passed their autonomous admission exams. He delivered an inspiring speech, reminding his students that while textbooks offer clear answers, life's challenges do not, and urged them to work hard to avoid future regrets.
In her final letter to Zhang Lurang, Su Zaizai wrote about time slipping away, her exhaustion, and how the thought of him also working hard motivated her. She shared the good news that her math scores were consistently above 100 and mentioned the school's trend of throwing coins into a wishing pool, a wish she made in the hope that his efforts would not be in vain. After the "gaokao", the students gathered for their graduation ceremony.
Gu Ran found multiple excuses to take photos with Jiang Jia, asking for retakes until they were perfect. Feeling a little left out, Su Zaizai called Zhang Lurang, only to find him standing right behind her. He explained he had come specifically for their graduation, saying that Yong'an felt more like his true home than Suyang. Their friends then gathered them for a group photo, capturing the happy moment.
Later, Guan Fang eagerly led his friends to his grandmother's dessert shop to try her new pineapple shaved ice, but they found the shop unlocked and empty. A neighbor informed them that his grandmother had fallen unconscious and been rushed to People's Hospital. They rushed to the hospital, where Gu Ran's mother, Ms. Chen, was the attending physician. She explained that his grandmother, Chen Lan, had suffered a ruptured spleen and hypovolemic shock, requiring immediate surgery.
Despite the daunting news, Guan Fang calmly signed the consent form. The surgery was successful, and his grandmother was out of danger. The experience forced Guan Fang to mature, realizing that adulthood meant carrying heavy responsibilities. He expressed his gratitude for his friends' support, acknowledging that even adults need friends to be able to let their guard down.
As Zhang Lurang walked Su Zaizai home that evening, he commented on the beautiful post-rain sky and suggested that the next day would be a nice day. When Su Zaizai urged him to go home and rest, Zhang Lurang repeated his observation about the nice weather and subtly asked if she was free tomorrow. Later, Su Zaizai was using a small recording device to capture her feelings about graduation.
She lamented her one high school regret: never having been in the same class as Zhang Lurang. She wished they could have been deskmates, so she could pretend to borrow his pen just to turn and see him. Just then, Zhang Lurang appeared and asked what she was recording. Su Zaizai replied that she was capturing precious high school memories. When he asked if she had recorded him, she confirmed she had and thanked him.
