Episode 19 recap: Jia Bao Shan Completely Angers Xiao Fang
In Episode 19, while in Beijing accompanying his friend Xiao Zi for a doctor's visit, Yang Song Bai took the opportunity to check out the portable cassette player that Hu Qiu Min had been raving about for a long time. Initially aiming for a budget option, he ultimately decided to splurge on the most expensive model.
The next morning, Xiao Fang woke up in her dorm room covered in rashes, still feeling the effects of her hangover. She was startled when she looked in the mirror. Just then, Gao Fei Yang arrived with breakfast, but Xiao Fang waved him off, refusing to accept it.
On campus, Cheng Miao Miao, Li Si, and Hu Qiu Min gathered together to gossip about Jia Bao Shan and Xiao Fang. If Xiao Fang really became their aunt by marriage, her status at school would skyrocket, making it easier for her to handle any situation.
To help her friend Xiao Hua, Cheng Miao Miao went to Xiao Fang's office to get close to her, but Xiao Fang remained as indifferent as ever. After some flattering words, Cheng Miao Miao brought up Jia Bao Shan, noting their close relationship. Although Xiao Fang didn't give a definitive answer, she indicated she would think about it and reminded Cheng Miao Miao not to mention what happened the night before.
As soon as Cheng Miao Miao left, Gao Fei Yang came in, also regarding Xiao Hua. Xiao Fang agreed to arrange an entrance exam for Xiao Hua, promising to speak to the principal if she performed well. Gao Fei Yang felt immensely grateful upon hearing this.
Jia Bao Shan had been studying Shanghai cuisine for a while, hoping to surprise Han Shu with his cooking. However, he was interrupted by Xiao Fang, who mistakenly thought he was there to see her. She dragged him to the teaching office, showering him with compliments about his culinary skills, which left Jia Bao Shan feeling frustrated but unable to express it. When Han Shu came to find Xiao Fang, Jia Bao Shan wanted her to taste his cooking, but that didn't happen either.
Gao Fei Yang informed Cheng Miao Miao and the others about Xiao Hua's exam, prompting Qiang Xiao Wa to slap her thigh and decide to help Xiao Hua catch up on her studies. Meanwhile, Li Da Hai, suffering from stomach pain, sought Cheng Peng Fei's help to get special access to a doctor, as the hospital was extremely busy. Xiao Hua felt both curious and insecure about the outside world, fearing judgment from others, but Qiang Xiao Wa knew that Cheng Miao Miao and the others were truly good people.
Jia Bao Shan went home and made another Eight-Treasure Duck, this time delivering it directly to Han Shu's dorm. When Xiao Fang heard the sound of a motorcycle, she quickly opened the window and, upon seeing it was Jia Bao Shan, hurried to tidy up. However, Jia Bao Shan headed straight to Han Shu's room, leaving Xiao Fang waiting in vain.
Later, overhearing their conversation, Xiao Fang learned that the duck was originally meant for Han Shu but had been "intercepted" by her. Han Shu was indifferent to Jia Bao Shan's kind gesture and flatly refused to accept it. Seeing Xiao Fang snickering nearby, Jia Bao Shan started making up excuses, only to be scolded by Xiao Fang.
Feeling down, Jia Bao Shan returned home. Cheng Miao Miao noticed his mood and, though aware that love is complicated, teased him about possibly having a new aunt as the head of the department soon. The next day, Cheng Miao Miao brought a bag for Xiao Fang and mentioned Jia Bao Shan, only to receive another reprimand. Xiao Fang's attitude changed dramatically, worrying Cheng Miao Miao about Xiao Hua's situation.
However, Gao Fei Yang reassured them that Xiao Fang had mentioned the exam that morning, insisting she wasn't someone who held grudges. Meanwhile, Qiang Xiao Wa dedicated herself to tutoring Xiao Hua, confident that passing the exam wouldn’t be a problem. On the other hand, Cheng Miao Miao and Li Si were sweating over their final exams.
At that moment, Jia Bao Shan suddenly decided to pursue Xiao Fang and even asked Li Si for the recipe for spicy boiled pork. Bringing the dish to find Xiao Fang, he ended up being turned away again.
On the day of Xiao Hua's entrance exam, neither Qiang Xiao Wa nor Xiao Hua showed up. Instead, everyone was surprised to see an injured Qiang Xiao Wa. It turned out that Xiao Hua's parents had unexpectedly arrived to take her back to Guangdong for work, and they had even hit Qiang Xiao Wa. Not wanting to burden others any longer, Xiao Hua decided to go with her parents. Everyone has their own way of living, and Xiao Hua had no choice but to accept her situation. The mood among the group turned heavy, and Cheng Miao Miao felt particularly affected, realizing that not every child gets the opportunity to go to school—something she took for granted was a dream for others.
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