Episode 26 recap: Ling Dong Changes His College Application for His Mother
In episode 26, Xu Meng Yu was wandering on the basketball court at school when she accidentally ran into Ma Yi Ming. Ma Yi Ming was overjoyed, thinking Xu Meng Yu had come to watch him play basketball, but Xu Meng Yu explained she was just looking for inspiration for her writing. Ma Mao happened to pass by and enthusiastically invited Xu Meng Yu to have dinner with him, leaving Ma Yi Ming alone, feeling a bit dejected watching them walk away.
In the classroom, Lan Jing Hui noticed her student Xiao Xiao Hua looked down, so she proactively greeted her and asked if she needed any help. Xiao Xiao Hua didn't respond, but when she saw Ling Dong, she immediately smiled. Ling Dong had brought study materials for Lan Jing Hui, which also made Xiao Xiao Hua smile.
On the way home from school, Xiao Xiao Hua reminded Lan Jing Hui that the next day was Ling Dong's birthday. They decided to surprise him, so they set up a birthday scene at home and ordered a special cake. When Ling Dong returned home, he was delighted by the surprise. During the wish-making, Lan Jing Hui hoped Ling Dong would wish for them all to get into the top university, but Ling Dong silently wished to always be by his mother's side.
Ling Dong was conflicted about applying to the top university. Teacher Fang Hai urged him to share his family's difficulties, but Ling Dong changed his application to a less prestigious university instead. No matter how Fang Hai persuaded him, Ling Dong wouldn't change his mind. Lan Jing Hui tried to remind him that he has dreams and a life beyond just his mother, but Ling Dong said he was afraid of losing his mother, just like he lost his father.
Lan Jing Hui understood and supported Ling Dong's decision. When Ling Dong returned home, his mother had already prepared a bowl of noodles for him. She hoped he would carefully consider his future after learning about his changed university application.
She told Ling Dong that his dream was to get into the physics department of Peking University, but Ling Dong expressed that he would rather stay by his mother's side.
He believed that as long as he could be with his mother, it would be a success regardless of where he was. Upon hearing this, the mother felt guilty, thinking that she had been a burden to Ling Dong.
As the summer vacation was approaching, classmates expressed different expectations for the holiday. Ma Yi Ming was worried that visitors might rummage through his belongings, while Xia Qing Tian felt bored.
Chen Lu Yang wanted to invite Xia Qing Tian out to play, but was rejected. Lan Jing Hui, on the other hand, was relieved that he would not have such troubles. However, when he returned home, he found that his distant cousin Su Xiaomei had already arrived. The lively and energetic Su Xiaomei gave Lan Jing Hui a headache.
During their interactions, Su Xiaomei kept trying to get close to Lan Jing Hui's personal space, but he skillfully avoided her advances.
After consulting the doctor, Ling Dong was relieved to learn that his mother was not seriously ill. At the same time, Su Xiaomei visited Lan Jing Hui's room again, praising the photos of him and Ling Dong.
When Lan Jing Hui questioned Su Xiaomei's intentions, she avoided the question with a smile. Ultimately, Lan Jing Hui drove Su Xiaomei out of the room.
Ling Dong's mother returned home and had a deep conversation with her son. She hoped that Ling Dong would be able to get into Peking University and promised to stay by his side.
She told Ling Dong that a house is not a home, and as long as they were together, anywhere would be home. Hearing this, Ling Dong's eyes were shining with hope, as if he was filled with expectations for the future.
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