Where the Lost Ones Go Episode 11 Recap
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Xiang Zeyi went to a bar he frequented during college. The proprietress recognized him and made his usual order of "Forever," a special drink he often shared with Ye Zi, serving two glasses. She remarked that some things don't change easily and that eternity exists. Xiang Zeyi offered to pay for the drinks. His thoughts then drifted back to his college days.
During his college days, Xiang Zeyi studied painting under an eccentric old professor who often noted the "unpleasant smell of love" emanating from Xiang Zeyi. The professor mused that love forces people to change, making them suspect and constrain each other, a form of torture they can't escape, preferring to be free himself. Xiang Zeyi shrugged off the professor's comments about the "unpleasant smell of love," asserting it didn't matter to him.
Meanwhile, Liu Xinran asked Zhang Daniao out to reconcile. Zhang Daniao initially thought she was upset about his "ten crimes," swearing he wouldn't commit them again. Liu Xinran, however, playfully asked why he would assume she'd invite him to a romantic spot if something wasn't wrong. They then agreed not to quarrel anymore. Zhang Daniao argued that small quarrels could actually be useful for their love.
Liu Xinran then playfully "awarded" him by pretending to hit him, and they engaged in a lighthearted chase, promising to stay together forever. Later, Xiang Zeyi and Ye Zi were on a date at a bar. Ye Zi surprised Xiang Zeyi with a wallet as a gift, and he was delighted to reveal he had also bought her a wallet. He encouraged her to open it, and she found a thick stack of hundred-yuan bills inside.
Ye Zi tried to refuse the money, but Xiang Zeyi insisted she keep it, explaining he earned it from a competition. He stated, "I earn money and you spend it." Ye Zi then agreed to keep it, promising to pay for their meals going forward, playfully calling it "keeping him as a lover."
Xiang Zeyi looked at her picture in his new wallet, telling her he kept it there so people would know he had a girlfriend and wouldn't bother him. Ye Zi teased him about how popular he was. He then sweetly told her that once she graduated and he earned a million yuan a year, they would get married. Ye Zi reacted with happy surprise at his proposal.
After a game of basketball with his roommates and Zhang Daniao, Xiang Zeyi offered to treat them to drinks. Lin Sen snatched Xiang Zeyi's wallet, playfully asking to see the picture of his girlfriend. Xiang Zeyi, protective, warned them not to bully Ye Zi, declaring her his girlfriend and demanding their respect. His roommates then started calling Ye Zi "Mrs. Xiang." As they left the court, they saw Ye Zi and her roommates walking by.
Xiang Zeyi's friends loudly shouted "Mrs. Xiang" at Ye Zi, making her blush and pull Xiang Zeyi away, running off in embarrassment. Nearby, other female students were seen comforting a girl named Wen, telling her not to be angry and that Ye Zi didn't deserve Xiang Zeyi, promising Wen that she would get Xiang Zeyi back. Yuan Lang, seeking Zhu Xuan's forgiveness, wrote a gushy letter.
He read it aloud to Lin Sen for feedback, starting with a quote attributed to Xu Zhimo about selfless devotion and wishing to meet in the most beautiful years. Lin Sen found it "too disgusting" but listened as Yuan Lang continued, expressing gratitude for meeting her and hoping to meet her in his dreams. Lin Sen suggested making the ending more implicit, changing "Hope I could meet you tomorrow" to "Let's meet in our dream."
Yuan Lang then struggled with what punctuation or emoji to add after his name, settling on a pound sign. He later found Zhu Xuan and shyly handed her the letter, telling her to read it after he left. Zhu Xuan was very surprised but thrilled by the romantic gesture. In class, while the professor lectured on colors and composition, using examples like "three-primary colors" and "Swan Lake," Zhu Xuan discreetly pulled out Yuan Lang's letter to re-read.
Liu Xinran tried to snatch it, and their playful scuffle drew the professor's attention. The professor then called on Zhu Xuan to explain the "composition of a picture." Zhu Xuan, flustered, struggled to answer, much to Liu Xinran's amusement. Later, the four friends—Xiang Zeyi, Ye Zi, Liu Xinran, and Zhang Daniao—gathered for hotpot. Zhu Xuan playfully recited a romantic line from Yuan Lang's letter, which spurred Xiang Zeyi to reiterate his promise of eternal love to Ye Zi.
Zhang Daniao also tried to make a similar declaration to Liu Xinran but was repeatedly interrupted by her. Annoyed, Liu Xinran eventually dragged Zhang Daniao out of the restaurant, leaving Ye Zi and Xiang Zeyi to pay the bill and awkwardly share a "sweet" moment alone. Outside the hotpot restaurant, Zhang Daniao complained about being dragged away while still hungry. Liu Xinran pointed out the beautiful view, then Zhang Daniao confessed he actually wanted to be alone with her.
He spoke romantically about holding her hand forever, walking together every day, and even speculated about their future children. Liu Xinran then candidly told him that while she had romantic thoughts about the future, she also thought about the realities of life and wanted a planned future. Zhang Daniao, touched that she shared her thoughts, promised to be with her forever, no matter what, and declared that his life would be perfect with her in it.
Ye Zi met with Mr. Shao at his company to discuss the animation adaptation of her comic book. Mr. Shao recognized her from her student days and praised her early works for their purity, explaining that he chose her comic because he believed she was a person who "sticks to her original will."
He informed her that an excellent manager named Xiang Hui, who also "sticks to his original will," would be in charge of the adaptation, suggesting they communicate their ideas. Ye Zi remained silent, pondering something. That evening, Ye Zi, Zhu Xuan, Cheng Xi, and Zhang Daniao gathered at a bar for Liu Xinran's birthday. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Liu Xinran was visibly unhappy, and Zhang Daniao was unusually quiet.
Zhu Xuan gave a long, elaborate toast, and Liu Xinran simply said "thank you," which Zhu Xuan noted as odd, jokingly asking if she liked being treated badly. When Liu Xinran announced she had work and tried to leave, Zhang Daniao attempted to stop her, but she declared, "Let go. We have already broken up." Ye Zi and their friends tried to mediate, urging them to talk it over, reminding Liu Xinran how long they had been together.
Liu Xinran insisted it was between her and Zhang Daniao, telling their friends to leave them alone. Zhang Daniao, hurt, asked if she truly wanted him to leave and break up. He then walked out, saying, "Ok, I leave." The friends questioned Liu Xinran about the sudden breakup, but she only asked for time, promising to talk when she was ready. After this, the friends dispersed.
On her way home, Ye Zi realized she had left her wallet at the bar and returned to retrieve it. The proprietress handed her two wallets: hers and another one that Xiang Zeyi had previously left behind. Ye Zi recognized the second wallet as the one she had given him. At that moment, Xiang Zeyi walked into the bar, also looking for his lost wallet, leading to their unexpected reunion.
