Episode 16 recap: Guan Chao, Yang Fan, and everything is as good as ever.
Guan Chao looked at himself in the mirror, but he still couldn't let go. In those days, Guan Chao and Lan Yi Fei were always recognized as a couple. Since Lan Yi Fei's mother left, Guan Chao often came to help, hoping to assist Lan Yi Fei's family. Lan Yi Fei was very grateful for Guan Chao's help, and Guan Chao was also happy in his heart. Later, Guan Chao asked about Lan Yi Fei's mother and expressed his desire to always be with them. Lan Yi Fei playfully teased Guan Chao, but deep down, Lan Yi Fei was also happy.
The time they spent together was always beautiful. They competed in running and reached the finish line, where Lan Yi Fei took the initiative to kiss Guan Chao, making Guan Chao feel a bit embarrassed. However, at that moment, Guan Chao's heart blossomed with joy. Huang Ying Zi knew that Jiang Yi had been by her side while she was drunk, and she jokingly complained about it. Jiang Yi clung to Huang Ying Zi and mentioned how he lied during a game of Truth or Dare when they were young.
Huang Ying Zi was curious, so Jiang Yi asked her to come closer. Huang Ying Zi thought Jiang Yi was going to confess his feelings for her, but Jiang Yi jokingly said he felt like instant noodles. Unable to find Jiang Yi's ID, Huang Ying Zi had no choice but to bring him home. When Huang Ying Zi tried to help Jiang Yi take off his shoes, he resisted playfully. Huang Ying Zi had no other option but to take Jiang Yi to her room. Jiang Yi kept insisting that he wanted to eat instant noodles, so Huang Ying Zi went to the kitchen to cook for him. Huang Ying Zi recalled the time she cooked instant noodles for Jiang Yi, wearing a newly bought dress and adding two eggs to the noodles. She also expressed her confidence in getting into her desired university.
Huang Ying Zi suggested that both she and Jiang Yi apply to the same university because if they were apart, they wouldn't be able to meet every day. After serving Jiang Yi the noodles, the two of them discussed Guan Chao on the balcony. Jiang Yi mentioned that he had something to do and asked Huang Ying Zi to inform him once she made up her mind. Jiang Yi enjoyed the instant noodles because Huang Ying Zi cooked them. The next day, Jiang Yi went to various places in the city to take photos and create beautiful memories. Huang Ying Zi found Yang Fan at her grandmother's shop to thank her for taking care of her grandmother.
Jiang Yi found Guan Chao, and they played basketball together. In fact, Guan Chao revealed that he had gradually developed feelings for Yang Fan, and Yang Fan also liked Guan Chao's sincerity. However, despite recognizing Guan Chao's goodness, Yang Fan felt like there was a missing piece in the puzzle. Sometimes, Yang Fan didn't know what Guan Chao was thinking. Guan Chao had actually let go of Lan Yi Fei and developed feelings for Yang Fan, but he hadn't confessed his feelings yet.
Huang Ying Zi told Yang Fan about the time when Guan Chao almost made her furious. Back in high school, everyone loved playing the game of stealing vegetables. Huang Ying Zi asked everyone to help her steal vegetables, but they all refused. In the end, she could only turn to Guan Chao for help.
Unexpectedly, Guan Chao ended up stealing vegetables from the market instead. Huang Ying Zi was frustrated, and everyone was speechless, but they didn't tell Guan Chao the truth. In fact, Huang Ying Zi shared these stories with Yang Fan, hoping that the two of them could reconcile in the future.
Jiang Yi also tried to persuade Guan Chao. Huang Ying Zi and Jiang Yi deliberately created opportunities for the two of them to meet and express their feelings. After this incident, they managed to reconcile. When Huang Ying Zi and Jiang Yi returned home, Huang Ying Zi's father prepared a table full of dishes. Her mother even tried to matchmake Huang Ying Zi with Zhuang Yuan. Huang Ying Zi was taken aback, but her father encouraged her. Huang Ying Zi quickly explained that Zhuang Yuan didn't like her, and she didn't like Zhuang Yuan either.
Next, they asked Jiang Yi about his girlfriend. When his mother found out that Jiang Yi didn't have a girlfriend, she suggested that Huang Ying Zi and Jiang Yi become a couple. Huang Ying Zi was speechless. Jiang Yi received a phone call and left first, while his parents remained serious about the matter.
Jiang Yi changed the protagonist of a game from an old person to a high school student. When his colleagues found out, they told him to come up with a reasonable explanation for the boss when he returned. Before Huang Ying Zi and Jiang Yi left, they visited her grandmother again. Huang Ying Zi gave her grandmother a lot of instructions, and her grandmother even wanted to make wontons for them.
Her grandmother looked at everyone getting along well and felt happy. Jiang Yi and Huang Ying Zi boarded the train back together, and Huang Ying Zi fell asleep on Jiang Yi's shoulder. Zhuang Yuan happily ate the wontons brought by Jiang Yi and still waited for Jiang Yi and Huang Ying Zi to be together, but the two of them didn't progress further.
Huang Ying Zi's work was going smoothly, and her superiors recognized her. However, things were not going well for Jiang Yi. His boss didn't like his high school student image. The boss believed that Jiang Yi was too emotionally attached and unwilling to make any changes. Jiang Yi even said he could resign.
Ke Luo Yi had no choice but to seek help from Huang Ying Zi, hoping that she could persuade Jiang Yi.
Many people might assume from the title that it's a brainless romantic drama, but this series has a lot of depth. It's not just about simple romance; it touches on workplace competition, the pain of one's upbringing, the hidden and subtle aspects of familial relationships, the carefree days of youth, and the helplessness of adulthood.
Every scene, every shot, has the power to evoke our memories. The key is that the entire cast delivers outstanding performances. A single glance, a single line, can bring tears to our eyes.
The sense of empathy is truly strong.