Episode 14 recap: Xu Xiao Bo was convinced by Luo Qi Qi to go to Xi'an to study.
While attending class, Luo Qi Qi was distracted by the sun and wind outside and didn't pay attention to the teacher's lecture. This angered the teacher, who wanted to kick her out. However, Luo Qi Qi believed that it was her own time and she had the right to decide. Her classmates criticized her, expressing that they wanted to listen to the lecture. So, Luo Qi Qi reluctantly complied with everyone's wishes and left the classroom to stand outside. Zhang Jun saw Luo Qi Qi being punished and intentionally made fun of the teacher's crooked wig. As a result, he was also expelled from the classroom. Luo Qi Qi and Zhang Jun shared a smile, and in that moment, Luo Qi Qi felt that she had a companion, someone who understood her.
Ge Xiao Fei was happily with Wang Zheng, listening to him play the piano and sing. Meanwhile, they overheard Wang Zheng's friend talking about the recent unrest at the vocational school where students were protesting against the lack of job placements after graduation. Ge Xiao Fei's smile immediately faded as she worried about Ma Li's situation. She called Luo Qi Qi and asked her to go with her to check on the situation. When Luo Qi Qi and Ge Xiao Fei arrived at the vocational school, chaos had already erupted. Some students recognized the car of the factory director and were knocking on doors on each floor, demanding an explanation. Ma Li and Zhang Jun saw Luo Qi Qi and Ge Xiao Fei and were concerned that they might get caught in the crowd and get hurt. They quickly led them away from the school. Ma Li hadn't had a decent meal in a long time and was voraciously devouring a bowl of noodle soup. Luo Qi Qi, Zhang Jun, and Ge Xiao Fei were worried about Ma Li's future, but Ma Li had a change of perspective. He didn't think it was a problem for the factory to reject hiring new workers due to poor efficiency. He had saved up some money and decided to become a taxi driver. He promised that when he saw Zhang Jun, Luo Qi Qi, and Ge Xiao Fei on the street, he would shamelessly greet them and asked them not to feel embarrassed. Luo Qi Qi admired Ma Li's vitality and raised her glass to toast him. The four of them formed a bond in that moment.
Luo Qiqi remembered the day when Teacher Zeng had mentioned her. She thought of herself as someone with ideas, someone who believed she was the center of attention. She had some confusion in her heart and sought Teacher Zeng's guidance. She searched everywhere for Teacher Zeng and finally, with Guan He's help, she found Teacher Zeng's dormitory. There, she asked the question that was bothering her. Teacher Zeng was surprised by Luo Qiqi's insight. When he learned that Luo Qiqi was confused because the vocational school didn't guarantee job placements, he told her that the world is constantly changing and one must adapt to it. He encouraged her to become someone who stands on the shoulders of giants to see the world. After listening to Luo Qiqi's words, Guan He discussed the question with his father that evening. His father was pleased that someone as young as Guan He could contemplate such matters. He advised Guan He to spend more time with people like Luo Qiqi, who have ideas and are interested in current affairs. Guan He's father believed that allowing talent to enter the market was a good thing because it gives them more autonomy and helps them understand what kind of work suits them best.
Luo Qiqi took Xu Xiaobo out to eat, but when Xu Xiaobo saw the luxurious hotel, he immediately wanted to leave. Luo Qiqi held onto Xu Xiaobo and assured him that she had money and he didn't need to worry. The staff at the entrance asked Luo Qiqi if she had a reservation, to which she replied with a question of her own, asking if they couldn't eat without a reservation. Upon learning that they could eat, she excitedly entered the hotel with Xu Xiaobo. Luo Qiqi looked at the clocks hanging in the hotel lobby, each showing a different time, and opened her eyes wide in fascination. The Western restaurant was on the fifteenth floor, and it was the first time for both Luo Qiqi and Xu Xiaobo to ride an elevator. They looked down at Hannan from above, feeling exhilarated. Seeing the brightest spot at On the Waterfront made them even happier. While waiting for their food, Luo Qiqi told Xu Xiaobo that her Chinese teacher, Teacher Zeng, was a college graduate from a normal university. She was supposed to teach in Xi'an, but fate had brought her to Hannan. Teacher Zeng told Luo Qiqi to let go of the past, to not look back, and to keep moving forward, never ceasing to pursue her dreams. Xu Xiaobo had always been a diligent person, and Luo Qiqi shared these words with him to motivate him. Xu Xiaobo gained a new understanding.
Recently, Guo Ba Yin had been causing trouble at On the Waterfront. He deliberately booked a private room and then called the police himself, claiming there was gambling going on inside. Xu Xiaobo took responsibility for everything, making Li Shu feel very guilty. When Li Shu learned that Xu Xiaobo wanted to go to Xi'an to study, she decided to help him. Xu Xiaobo arranged for his mother to live with his uncle for a while, and for that, he gave the money Li Shu had given him to his uncle. He repeatedly instructed his uncle to make sure his mother took her medication on time, and reluctantly bid farewell to his mother. Chen Jiajie knew that Xu Xiaobo would be leaving soon, so he specifically gave Xu Xiaobo his favorite coat as a gift. At the same time, he brought Wang Yan to meet his father, and the four of them had a reunion dinner together.
It's not that mothers don't love their children, it's just that adults believe the path they provide for their children is straight and right, considering their own life experiences. However, children have their own thoughts and perspectives.
In the past, I used to discipline my nephew, but later I came to understand that he has to walk his own path. Whether it's straight or curved, I can only offer advice. It's up to him to choose his own path in life!