When We Were Young Episode 6 Recap
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Following the awkwardness of their fall on stage, Yang Xi visits Hua Biao's grandmother for lunch. When she asks for Hua Biao, he rushes to change into his father's clothes and comb his hair, presenting a surprisingly mature appearance that startles both Yang Xi and his grandmother. During their meal, Hua Biao, aiming to appear sophisticated, discusses various female celebrities.
When Yang Xi asks about her own femininity, Hua Biao remarks that with shorter hair, no one would realize she was a girl. Annoyed, Yang Xi leaves abruptly. Later, affected by his comments, Yang Xi tries to appear more feminine at home, dressing in a sweet style and speaking in a deliberately cute manner. Her father, while finding her new look pretty, asks her to speak normally.
That night, Hua Biao wakes up startled from a romantic dream about Yang Xi. Meanwhile, Huang Chengcheng deliberately prolongs her hospital stay for a sprain, ensuring that a guilt-ridden Li Yu continues to bring her three meals a day. She uses this time to manipulate him, comparing their potential relationship to the slow but inevitable process of iron oxidation. Li Yu, however, observes that she doesn't seem as injured as she claims.
At home, Li Yu discovers his father with a new girlfriend, Ms. Huang. His father's attempts to explain that he needs help managing the household are met with coldness, as Li Yu firmly states that the only person their family needs is his mother. In class, a magazine is distributed featuring lyrics written by Huang Chengcheng, which subtly express her unrequited love for Li Yu.
Inspired by Situ Ertiao’s passionate praise for the movie "A Chinese Odyssey," Yang Xi suggests to Li Yu that they watch it together for their shared birthday on September 17th, which is also the day of the last screening. They agree to meet at the cinema. For their birthday, Yang Xi's father gifts them matching T-shirts.
They decide to wear them, with Li Yu choosing a shirt that says "I'm joking" and Yang Xi picking "Don't treat me as a human being." Hoping to impress Yang Xi, Hua Biao gets a new haircut and jacket and buys two tickets for "A Chinese Odyssey." However, he is forced to cancel his plans when he learns his grandmother was nearly hit by a car due to her poor hearing.
Realizing the urgency of the situation, he returns the tickets and calls Yang Xi to cancel, wishing her a happy birthday. His attempt to buy a cheap hearing aid backfires when he discovers it's a fake filled with cotton. The seller, Ms. Lan's brother, claims he got it from Situ Ertiao. As a prize for her lyrics, Huang Chengcheng received two movie tickets. She secretly slips one to Li Yu, who mistakenly assumes it's from Yang Xi.
While searching for Ertiao, Hua Biao encounters Huang Chengcheng, who reveals she is meeting Li Yu at the cinema. Confused, Hua Biao goes to the theater and finds Yang Xi waiting alone. Inside, Li Yu waits for Yang Xi, only to be met by Huang Chengcheng after the film ends. As Yang Xi leaves, she sees Li Yu with Huang Chengcheng and furiously believes he stood her up. Before Li Yu can explain, Hua Biao appears at Yang Xi's side, deepening the misunderstanding between the childhood friends.
