Episode Summary
Wei Zhi and Shan Chong have an emotional farewell, while Lao Yan faces heartbreak after Jiang Nanfeng deletes him. Wei Zhi meets Shan Chong's sister, Shan Shan, and a surprise reunion occurs when Shan Chong returns home and finds Wei Zhi there. Wei Zhi is welcomed into Shan Chong's family, and the two share a late-night meal together.
Spoiler Alert
As Wei Zhi and her best friend Jiang Nanfeng prepare to leave the ski resort, Wei Zhi shares a farewell meal with Shan Chong.Even though their training period was short, they've formed a genuine bond.Shan Chong walks Wei Zhi home, and in a moment of raw emotion, Wei Zhi hugs him tightly.It's clear she's fighting back strong feelings, and the usually stoic Shan Chong is visibly moved, almost to tears.
Meanwhile, Lao Yan is grappling with his feelings for Jiang Nanfeng after their one-night stand. He's a good-looking, warm-hearted guy, but he's fallen for her, breaking the unspoken rules of their casual arrangement. He waits for her outside her place, and when she finally arrives, he's tongue-tied. Jiang Nanfeng calmly asks if he's upset because she didn't tell him she was leaving. Lao Yan's emotions start to surface, and he realizes from her expression that she's sticking to the "rules" they implicitly agreed upon – no strings attached. He asks if he can at least give her a ride, but she declines.
The next day, Lao Yan is a mess on the training grounds, completely distracted.He finally works up the courage to send Jiang Nanfeng a WeChat message, asking for a chance to get to know her properly.But the message bounces back – she's already deleted him as a contact.He's heartbroken, realizing how quickly he's been discarded. What Jiang Nanfeng doesn't know is that this isn't Lao Yan's first time meeting her.Years ago, they were classmates, and he'd been silently admiring her from afar, captivated by her radiant presence during a school presentation.They'd drifted apart, but fate brought them together again at the ski resort, a moment that filled Lao Yan with unexpected joy.
Wei Zhi's travels take an unexpected turn when she meets up with a fan, who turns out to be Shan Chong's younger sister, Shan Shan. Wei Zhi is saddened to see Shan Shan in a wheelchair, but Shan Shan's cheerful personality immediately puts her at ease.Shan Shan shows Wei Zhi their first photo together, taken at a comic convention where Shan Shan's love for Wei Zhi's art style gave Wei Zhi the encouragement she needed to pursue her dreams.
Shan Shan takes Wei Zhi on a tour of her favorite childhood spots and introduces her to the local cuisine. Wei Zhi is genuinely happy, feeling a strange sense of familiarity and joy in this snowy city. Shan Shan arranges for Wei Zhi to stay in a cozy guesthouse next to their family home.That evening, Wei Zhi finds peace and inspiration, working on her comics under the warm glow of a lamp.
The next morning, Shan Shan takes Wei Zhi to a nearby grove for a photoshoot and some fun in the snow. Shan Chong, having taken a leave from the training center, returns home to rest.Hearing that his sister is in the grove, he heads over, concerned for her well-being.And that's where he sees her – Wei Zhi!Seeing her silhouette fills him with a bittersweet ache.It feels like fate that they've met again, in his hometown.Wei Zhi, engrossed in taking photos, suddenly sees her instructor's reflection in her camera lens.She looks up, and it's really him!
That evening, Shan Shan invites Wei Zhi to dinner at their home.Wei Zhi meets Shan Chong's parents, who are incredibly kind and welcoming, explaining why Shan Shan is such a beautiful and optimistic young woman, and Shan Chong such a principled and upright coach.Wei Zhi enjoys the warm hospitality, but she struggles a bit with the local food.Later, feeling hungry, she steps out and bumps into Shan Chong.He takes her out for hot pot, offering a comforting and familiar meal.
