Episode 20 recap: Yuan Yong Finds Yuan Shan Qing
In Episode 20, with winter break approaching, Yuan Shan Qing is determined to catch up on his studies. Whenever he thinks of Xiao Hua, he feels lucky to have such a great friend. One day, while walking home with Cheng Ya Ya after school, they chat and laugh, unaware that Yuan Yong is quietly watching them.
That night, Yuan Yong sneaks into the flower room under the cover of darkness, not entirely sure what he plans to do. Meanwhile, Jia Bao Shan is filled with regret; he really wants to apologize to Xiao Fang, but she keeps shutting him out. After finishing a bowl of steaming noodles, Yuan Yong warns Yuan Shan Qing that he intends to stick around for a while and advises him not to say anything reckless, or they’ll all face serious consequences. Terrified, Yuan Shan Qing hugs Xiao Zi tightly and can only nod in agreement.
The next morning, Cheng Ya Ya comes looking for him, but Yuan Yong brandishes a knife, scaring her into silence. After she leaves, Yuan Yong finally breathes a sigh of relief. Cheng Ya Ya is still worried about Xiao Hua and initially plans to ask Li Si to join her to visit Qiang Xiao Wa, but when Li Si says she has other commitments, she ends up going alone.
Jia Bao Shan, carrying a large bag of fruit to visit Xiao Fang, feels too shy to face her directly, so he quietly leaves the fruit at her door and walks away. Coincidentally, on his way out, he runs into Gao Fei Yang and Han Shu. Han Shu, a true native of Shanghai, plans to return home one day and has no strong ties to the city. Worried about Xiao Fang’s situation, Jia Bao Shan pulls Gao Fei Yang aside to inquire, fearing he might accidentally offend her and get into serious trouble.
Meanwhile, Yuan Yong accidentally discovers Xiao Zi's cochlear implant, realizing she is deaf and mute, yet he shows no signs of guilt or remorse.
Li Si and Cheng Ya Ya unexpectedly meet in the flower room, where it’s dark and dim. Cheng Ya Ya finds it strange and wonders where Yuan Shan Qing has gone. Li Si is feeling down about Qiang Xiao Wa, and Cheng Ya Ya comforts him, saying that they are just the kind of people who are naturally warm-hearted. Even if it’s not about Qiang Xiao Wa or Yuan Shan Qing, they would still lend a helping hand.
Yuan Shan Qing informs Cheng Ya Ya that he will come by early the next morning, but since Yuan Yong has nowhere to go, he warns Yuan Shan Qing to find a way to keep them from being disturbed during this time.
The volleyball match is about to begin, and the second and third teams are facing off, led by Li Da Hai and his ex-girlfriend, respectively. Li Da Hai has promised his mother he would return to Weihai for the New Year, but he has also agreed with his mother-in-law to go back to Qingdao, putting him in a difficult position. Li Si, on the other hand, is straightforward and says he plans to stay at the oil field for the New Year, suggesting that the three of them go home to their own families. With this suggestion, Li Da Hai has no choice but to compromise, but ultimately, how they celebrate the New Year will depend on Niu Ling Ling's arrangements.
Suddenly, Yuan Shan Qing leaves a message saying he plans to take Xiao Zi out for a couple of days, which alarms Cheng Ya Ya. Why didn’t he say anything before leaving? Li Si has not been feeling well lately; he hasn’t even been answering Cheng Miao Miao’s calls. Today, Niu Ling Ling has dressed up to cheer for the volleyball match, while Li Da Hai spends the morning anxiously discussing strategies with Cheng Peng Fei and Yang Song Bai.
As they chat, Yang Song Bai mentions that Bai Shuang is having a tough time raising her child alone, which weighs heavily on Li Da Hai’s heart. During the volleyball match, Niu Ling Ling’s cheers ring out, while Cheng Peng Fei, as the referee, watches the interactions between Li Da Hai and Bai Shuang, feeling increasingly anxious that something might go wrong. However, Bai Shuang is quite gracious and initiates a conversation with Li Da Hai, saying they are old acquaintances. This scene is so tense that it makes everyone watching hold their breath!
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