Bai Bai asked if Li Zheng treated her nicely because he needed to make Shao Xi jealous. She saw Shao Xi coming back home and staring at them, so she proceeded to kissing Li Zheng on the cheek, much to Li Zheng’s surprise. He pulled her off, noticed her wondering eyes and turned around to see what she was looking at. He then saw Shao Xi and Jin Li driving off on his motorcycle. He called out to Shao Xi but was ignored. Bai Bai taunted him by suggesting Shao Xi would not believe him even if he explained. She confessed that she lied to Shao Xi on the bus earlier saying that he kissed her at the hotel. So the combination of her lie on the bus and the kiss that she just witnessed, surely Shao Xi would readily believe her lies. Li Zheng asked for her intent. Bai Bai claimed it was so he knew how it felt to be used. Okay, when exactly did Li Zheng use her? From the study group invitation until now, Bai Bai initiated their relationship. Li Zheng had repeatedly rejected her advances. At best, one could say Li Zheng tolerated her. Using her?! Bai Bai was delusional. Hmmm… I smell trouble in future episodes to come.
Jin Li took Shao Xi out for a meal. Shao Xi kept ignoring Li Zheng’s calls and Jin Li noticed it. Ever heard of mode diam (silent mode)?! So dramatic. Lol! Shao Xi asked if Bai Bai was prettier and womanlier than her. Jin Li admitted that on the surface, she did. Shao Xi cried and concluded that it was then reasonable for Li Zheng to like her. Jin Li then scolded her for looking down on herself as she was his first love; saying she was lacking also meant stamping Jin Li’s taste in woman as below par. Shao Xi thanked him for comforting her. Jin Li argued that he was not only merely comforting her and dragged her off. Lol. This was assuming that they paid their bills and did not just dined and dashed, I hope.
Jin Li sat her down in front of a street artist. Jin Li asked if the artist could draw a person based on descriptions. After getting the artist’s agreement, Jin Li instructed Shao Xi to take out a mirror, look at herself with it, and describe her face to the artist. Shao Xi proceeded to give lackluster accounts of her face. Jin Li saw the artist’s drawing and shook his head. He then asked the artist to draw another one based on his accounts. Jin Li gave a more honest depiction and using endearing words such as “dumb hamster”, “round but sparkly”, “heroic justice”, “open and cheerful” and “prettier than she thinks”. Sigh… I am very torn here. I do not mind Shao Xi ending up with Jin Li but at the same time, what about the spunky and adorable Xiao Ciao?! Jin Li took both drawings from the artist and showed the vastly different images to Shao Xi. The one based on her description was sad and ugly but the one based on Jin Li’s words was bright and beautiful. Jin Li smiled gently and said that in his eyes, Shao Xi was better than Bai Bai.
Jin Li and Shao Xi were silently hanging out by the sea. Shao Xi admitted that last night, Li Zheng kissed her and confessed. She was happy. But now that she thought about it, he never said her name. It was just a wishful thinking. She felt stupid. Jin Li quietly listened and sat down next to her. Shao Xi confessed that her mind was still occupied by Li Zheng even after all these times. She felt tired and wondered why it was easy to fall in love but difficult to stop. Jin Li leaned in intending to kiss her but then, he stopped at the sight of her flowing tears. Instead, he wiped her cry. Jin Li told her to let him love her and it was okay if she did not reciprocate his feelings. He then took her head and propped it onto his shoulder. I really love the cinematography here as the camera moves away from the two characters: so pretty, so detached, and so fitting.
Jin Li dropped Shao Xi in her parents’ homes. He told her not to worry and not to think about it tonight. He then, bid her farewell. When she walked into her house, she caught her parents getting frisky. Lol. It is amazing how her parents could still provide her with future childhood trauma at her age. Again, another expected move from a drama that refuses to take itself too seriously. Shao Xi explained that she had no class tomorrow so she came home to rest. Her parents calmly welcomed her home but when she was away from their sights, Papa Zhong remarked that there seemed to be something wrong with her. Shao Xi went up to the second floor, stopped by Li Zheng’s room, and walked in. Shao Xi hoped that she would overcome her feelings in time so that she could accept Li Zheng’s attraction to another girl and at the same time, smile and be glad as she continued living in an area that was full of their memories together. Shao Xi flashbacked to the many memories she shared with Li Zheng. She worried that period of acceptance would never arrive. She laid down on his bed and continued crying. Sigh… Li Zheng, this is all your fault!
Li Zheng was waiting outside the house for Shao Xi. He kept looking at his many unanswered texts that, among other things, begged her to answer his calls, to not believe what she saw, and to listen to his explanation. Jin Li came home. Li Zheng immediately asked where was Shao Xi. Jin Li did not reply and instead, told him to follow him to the nearest park. Jin Li punched Li Zheng and the two boys started to fight. Jin Li scolded him for not considering his feelings and for leading on two girls. Li Zheng angrily asked was Jin Li not waiting for a change to squeeze between him and Shao Xi? Jin Li stressed that he wanted to protect Shao Xi. He even wanted to kiss her but she kept crying even though he had already done his best in comforting her. As Shao Xi tried to hide her cries, Jin Li realized that he could never replaced Li Zheng in her heart. Jin Li finally asked if Li Zheng liked her.
Li Zheng slowly sat down and admitted that he liked Shao Xi! Jin Li then exasperatedly ordered him to tell her. Li Zheng instead asked Jin Li if he ever regretted anything. He admitted that since the incident when Da Mao read aloud Shao Xi’s diary to the whole class, he had many regrets: for not saying anything or comforting her when she was sobbing and also for not quickly realizing his own feelings. Hearing this just made Jin Li even more fed up. He told him not to be so complicated and just confess. Lol. Yeah, I am on Jin Li’s side on this. Just make a move! Li Zheng again explained that he felt jealous over his interactions with Shao Xi. Shao Xi always smiled when she was around him. But Li Zheng was not willing to let her go to him. Jin Li corrected his ignorance: girls could smile to acquaintances but girls would only cry for her love. This truth finally enlightened him and he quietly pondered it.
Jin Li was sleeping in his room one morning when he heard noises coming from Shao Xi’s room. He walked out and asked if she was doing a major clean up? Shao Xi admitted that she was moving back home. Jin Li sarcastically complimented her for moving out when Li Zheng was not around. Shao Xi admitted that she was avoiding Li Zheng because she was not ready to give her blessings on Li Zheng and Bai Bai's relationship. At first, Jin Li wanted to blurt out that Li Zheng also reciprocated her affections but then, he changed his mind as he remembered Li Zheng refusing his offer to help last night. Instead, Jin Li offered to help her pack and carry her things home. Shao Xi handed him some medicines for his face and then, went down to get some garbage bags. As Jin Li sat down to apply some medicine, he picked up the Shao Xi’s doll that had a recording ability. Hmmm… Could it be? I wonder… Li Zheng also held this doll when he switched room with Shao Xi before.
The next scene was Jin Li meeting up with Bai Bai asking her to collaborate as he liked Shao Xi and she, Li Zheng. Now, I think our boy is setting a trap here.
Shao Xi was lazing around on her bed when she heard Jin Li throwing stones on her window to ask her out.
Li Zheng came home to his room and saw Shao Xi’s door slightly ajar. He came over and called out her name. He pushed the door lightly and upon seeing it empty, he dashed out.
Jin Li and Shao Xi were at a game arcade. At first, Shao Xi was reluctant to participate but then Jin Li persuaded her to follow along. In a short while, she began to have fun. Jin Li also took her phone away as he wanted her full attention for the rest of the day. He noticed that her phone was turned off. He wondered aloud if it was because Shao Xi did not want Li Zheng to contact her to if she was afraid he was not contacting her. Right on! He hit the issue right on the nail. It is nice seeing the easy and simple dynamics between Shao Xi and Jin Li.
Shao Xi was lazing around on her bed when she heard Jin Li throwing stones on her window to ask her out.
Li Zheng came home to his room and saw Shao Xi’s door slightly ajar. He came over and called out her name. He pushed the door lightly and upon seeing it empty, he dashed out.
Jin Li and Shao Xi were at a game arcade. At first, Shao Xi was reluctant to participate but then Jin Li persuaded her to follow along. In a short while, she began to have fun. Jin Li also took her phone away as he wanted her full attention for the rest of the day. He noticed that her phone was turned off. He wondered aloud if it was because Shao Xi did not want Li Zheng to contact her to if she was afraid he was not contacting her. Right on! He hit the issue right on the nail. It is nice seeing the easy and simple dynamics between Shao Xi and Jin Li.
Li Zheng went to the Zhong residence and went inside Shao Xi’s room. He noticed all of her packed belongings. Mama Zhong came in and told him that Shao Xi was out with Jin Li. He asked if they fought because Shao Xi suddenly declared that she was moving back home. Li Zheng was silent and did not say anything in reply. Rude much?! Or maybe, it is just editing? Jin Li took Shao Xi to an outdoor cinema to fulfill his movie date promise. Sigh… This clearly was a closure scene for Jin Li. He put on the movie that played when they first met. They reminisced to their first meeting where Shao Xi cried and also to the convenience store meet up where he cried. Jin Li indirectly thanked her because he would be the same jerk if he had not met her. Shao Xi finally took back her words that accused him of not knowing how to like someone. Jin Li was satisfied that she finally recognized his feelings and found closure.
Jin Li then presented her with 2 gifts. The first was a recording of Bai Bai admitting that she lied about her kiss with Li Zheng. And another gift was Shao Xi’s recording doll that saved in its hand, a recording of Li Zheng’s confession. Realizing it was indeed Li Zheng’s voice, Shao Xi was stunned. In the next scene, Jin Li dropped Shao Xi home to her apartment. He declared that after this, he would not meddle in Shao Xi and Li Zheng’s affairs anymore. This was his last one. He then calmly, but sadly, left.
Shao Xi waited in her room. She searched for her phone inside her bag but realized that Jin Li still had it. She played with her recording doll and as she flashbacked to her confession scene by the river, she pressed on it and Li Zheng’s confession came on. She could not wait anymore and so she came down. Just then, she saw Li Zheng coming in. He walked purposely towards her. Shao Xi explained that she overreacted before and now knew that he was not dating Bai Bai. Suddenly, Li Zheng hugged her tight. He told her not to hide anymore, not to move away, not to worry him, not to leave his side, and finally, not to see him as a friend. Hmmm… So, how should she consider you? Shao Xi cried, tears of joy or relief, I reckon, and hugged him back. Finally!
Jin Li was in a KTV with his friends and Xiao Ciao. Ah Ke and Xiao Jian finally noticed that he was sulking alone in the middle of the room. Some friend!? A familiar tune came on and he started singing the song that reminded him of Shao Xi. He began flashbacking to memories of Shao Xi and without realizing it, his tears dropped. Xiao Ciao quietly listened and at the sign of Jin Li's tears, cut the song short. That woke Jin Li up and he left abruptly. Xiao Ciao followed suit. He rode his motorcycle and Xiao Ciao climbed up on the back. Jin Li told her to get off but she refused to. He told her not to regret it. He took her to a hotel room. He still asked if she would not regret it. Xiao Ciao confirmed that she would not. Jin Li was closing in when a tear suddenly drop to ruin the mood. He climbed off the bed and started describing his heartbreak. Xiao Ciao came onto his side and admitted that her heart too, was in pieces at the moment. Sigh… This scene is extra sad.
Jin Li came home but stayed outside the gate instead of going in. He imagined Li Zheng and Shao Xi acting all lovey dovey inside and dreaded the prospect. He even scolded himself for pushing them together. Lol. He finally came inside and in the living room, he saw Shao Xi eating breakfast alone. Jin Li was confused and asked where was Li Zheng. Shao Xi nonchalantly said he might be in his room. Jin Li was very surprised and loudly asked her to recount yesterday’s events. Shao Xi listed everything Li Zheng said but while she was still describing, Jin Li interrupted her and asked if Li Zheng confessed and if they were officially dating now. Shao Xi shook her head. I definitely understand Jin Li’s frustration; Li Zheng really does have an amazing self-control for his age. Li Zheng went upstairs to interrogate Li Zheng.
He rudely knocked on Li Zheng’s door while Shao Xi was putting her arms around him to hold him back. She let go when Li Zheng finally opened his door. Jin Li pushed in and locked the door behind him. Jin Li asked why he wasted his chance yesterday? Shao Xi went around her room and tried to get in from the balcony door. Jin Li pushed and prevented Li Zheng from opening the door. He offered some relationship advice to Li Zheng: how he needed to clarify his feelings and not hesitate. Li Zheng brushed him off as he felt it was only between him and Shao Xi only. Li Zheng escaped, guided Shao Xi back to her room, and closed the door behind him. Then, he gently approached Shao Xi and asked her out. Wow, I must admit; I like Li Zheng’s dramatic stares and thoughtful advances.
Li Zheng took Shao Xi back to their high school. They went inside Shao Xi’s classroom and Li Zheng wrote Einstein’s formula on Special Relativity on the board. He explained to Shao Xi that according to this theory, as long as one could surpass the speed of light, one could go back to the past. He then asked her if she were given a do-over, was there a particular day that she would revisit? Shao Xi could not come up with a particular time so she asked if Li Zheng had a day in mind. He confessed that he often entertained the idea of going back to the day Da Mao read her diary. Had he not run away and made a different decision, he wondered how differently would their relationship be now? For example, if he had also confessed then and there as he hugged and comforted her, if he had run to comfort her while she ripped pages off her diary, or finally, if he had agreed to date her when she asked him out that day by the river. Li Zheng said that had he done those things, he would not have so many regrets and Shao Xi too, would not shed so many tears because of him. But he realized that it was useless to regret since he could never defy the rules of physics and redo. So he decided to change the present him. He came closer to Shao Xi, wiped her tears, and kissed her gently. It is about time!
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Flashbacks much?! I like how Li Zheng finally made a move but oh my, the flashbacks accounted to almost 10 minutes of the whole episode. This episode is draggy. Li Zheng’s confession scene is nothing extraordinary. Maybe it is because it dragged on for far too long so my excitement is just not as it was before. I felt that after everything the writer puts us through, that confession scene is below par. It lacks something... Note to write: maybe next time, faster romantic build-up please!
This episode raises few questions specifically on the topics of Bai Bai and Xiao Ciao – Jin Li loveline. It is clear that the writer’s intention is for Bai Bai to be the next antagonist; so let’s sit back and see if she will live up to her role. For one, I am looking forward to it. This is mainly because she is a fake cookie who plays dirty. Now, doesn’t that just already sound exciting? Please do not disappoint!
Taiwanese dramas are usually great with fan service. So I too, am hopeful that Xiao Ciao and Jin Li will get their happy ending too. I am really hoping for them. I would feel bad for them if they did not get together at the end.
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