Amidst a Snowstorm of Love Recap, Plot, Synopsis
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love Synopsis
Lin Yiyang, a talented professional snooker player, and Yin Guo, a popular floral formula nine balls player, meet on a once-in-a-decade snowstorm night.
With the help of Yin Guo's cousin, they become familiar with each other and Yin Guo learns about Lin Yiyang's past.
It turns out that Lin Yiyang was once a snooker genius who was banned from competition because he disagreed with a referee's decision.
As a teenager, he defied the verdict and went straight to announcing his retirement from the game, leaving his proud snooker career behind from then on.
Lin Yiyang's life changes again when Yin Guo appears. Not only does Lin Yiyang start to go after Yin Guo, but he is also driven by Yin Guo to regain his original dream and return to snooker.
They eventually climbed the career ladder together, contributing to the professional billiards business and working together with their coach and teammates to promote the development of the national fitness billiards program.
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love Recap
Episode 1 Recap
The biting cold wind blew, Lin Yiyang wrapped himself tightly as he walked down the street. Suddenly, a few tourists recognized Lin Yiyang, who was heavily bundled up, but not entirely certain. Lin Yiyang denied his identity and walked away. Just as he was about to leave, he overheard them mentioning taking the subway. However, due to the city-wide blizzard, the subway had already ceased operation. Lin Yiyang had to turn back and advise the tourists to quickly find a place to stay, or they wouldn't even have a place to stay later.
Yin Guo, accompanied by her younger brother Meng Xiaotian, walked through the blizzard anxiously, urging her brother to keep up. They arrived at a bar where Yin Guo began trying to book a hotel everywhere. However, due to the city-wide blizzard, almost all hotels were fully booked, with no available rooms. With no other choice, Yin Guo had to call her friend Zheng Yi for help.
Lin Yiyang arrived at the bar to meet with friends and happened to see Yin Guo making a phone call by the window, immediately captivated by her. When he entered the bar, he coincidentally saw his friend acquainted with Yin Guo.
When Yin Guo returned, Lin Yiyang and his friend had already left. Exhausted, Yin Guo asked her brother to watch the phone and decided to take a nap. In her sleep, Meng Xiaotian woke her up. When Yin Guo woke up, she found a cocktail on the table, with Lin Yiyang sitting beside her. Seeing Lin Yiyang's attentive expression, Yin Guo became afraid that he might be a bad person and remained somewhat reserved.
Finally, Yin Guo received a call from her friend Zheng Yi, who helped her find a hotel, albeit in the outskirts. Meng Xiaotian and Lin Yiyang's friend went to pack their things, leaving only Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo. However, Yin Guo kept a wary eye on Lin Yiyang, who sensed her apprehension. He revealed his identity and showed her his student ID, although seeing the resemblance in the photo on the card to Lin Yiyang, Yin Guo still couldn't entirely let go of her guard.
Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo took the same taxi. Lin Yiyang specifically instructed the taxi driver to take Yin Guo and her brother to the hotel. After hearing this, Meng Xiaotian thought highly of Lin Yiyang. Upon arriving at the hotel, Meng Xiaotian went inside to check while Lin Yiyang watched outside, reminding Yin Guo to be careful with her belongings.
After returning to the dormitory, Lin Yiyang found himself locked out because he forgot his keys. He tried calling his friend Wu Wei, but his phone was switched off. Lin Yiyang could only stay overnight at a familiar shop.
The next day, Yin Guo and her brother had a meal. Meng Xiaotian suggested Yin Guo thank Lin Yiyang and gave her Lin Yiyang's WeChat. However, Yin Guo hesitated on how to add Meng Xiaotian on WeChat. At this moment, Yin Guo's phone was snatched, and Lin Yiyang was added actively. Yin Guo invited Lin Yiyang to dinner under the pretext of expressing gratitude. Upon seeing Yin Guo's message, Lin Yiyang felt very happy, although he still teased her. Yin Guo made up an excuse and eagerly wanted to meet Lin Yiyang immediately. However, Lin Yiyang had to cancel the dinner invitation as he had to return to school. Upon learning this, Meng Xiaotian wanted to go to the school to find Lin Yiyang, but Yin Guo thought it was inappropriate and refused Meng Xiaotian's request, even though she agreed verbally, she secretly messaged Lin Yiyang.
Yin Guo took Meng Xiaotian to buy daily necessities, and Meng Xiaotian secretly booked tickets to Lin Yiyang's school. He took Yin Guo with him, and Yin Guo could only reluctantly agree. Lin Yiyang also saw a photo of Yin Guo playing billiards, which piqued his interest in her.
When Yin Guo and her brother arrived in the city where Lin Yiyang's school was located and tried to contact him, they found out that Lin Yiyang had unexpectedly returned to the city where they originally were.
Episode 2 Recap
Since Lin Yiyang didn't return to the city where the school was located, he missed Yin Guo and her brother. So, he had a classmate take Meng Xiaotian on a tour of the school. Yin Guo felt that Lin Yiyang was very kind, and she felt a bit guilty, so she sent him a message expressing gratitude and also developed a favorable impression of him.
As Yin Guo had been busy with training and couldn't accompany Meng Xiaotian, he deliberately complained, asking Yin Guo to go out for dinner with him. Originally, Yin Guo wanted to spend quality time with her brother that day, and Meng Xiaotian had already booked a restaurant in advance. Yin Guo immediately recognized it was near the bar they had visited on the night of the blizzard. When they arrived at the restaurant, Meng Xiaotian revealed that Lin Yiyang had already reserved a table inside. Since Yin Guo was unfamiliar with the environment, she asked Lin Yiyang to order for her. While they were dining, Yin Guo's friend wanted her to buy coffee beans. Yin Guo intended to ask Lin Yiyang for the location of the shop, but since it was hard to find, Lin Yiyang offered to take her there himself.
At the coffee bean shop, Meng Xiaotian became curious about the surroundings and went out to play, actually intending to give Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo some private space. Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo went into the coffee shop together. Following her friend's instructions, Yin Guo went to find the items she needed, but Lin Yiyang had to leave due to an urgent matter. After purchasing the items, Meng Xiaotian returned to Yin Guo. When it was time to pay, Yin Guo habitually took out her WeChat QR code, intending to let the other person scan it, but because they were abroad, this feature was unavailable, so Yin Guo had to pay with cash.
Yin Guo went to meet her friend Su Wei, and Meng Xiaotian had his own matters to attend to. When they parted ways, Yin Guo reminded her brother to stay safe. Yin Guo's friend was also a billiards player. Su Wei introduced her friend Berry to Yin Guo. Upon hearing that Berry worked as a manager at a billiards shop and played snooker, Yin Guo became interested. Since Yin Guo's brother, Meng Xiaodong, also played snooker, Su Wei blamed Yin Guo for hiding this fact from her, as Meng Xiaodong was quite famous in the industry. Coincidentally, there was a billiards competition that day, so Berry suggested that Yin Guo watch it with him.
Lin Yiyang also came to participate in the snooker competition with his friends. After Yin Guo and her friend arrived, they found out that Lin Yiyang was participating in the competition. When the two met, they were stunned. At this moment, Yin Guo seemed to recognize Lin Yiyang as the famous genius billiards player.
Berry served as the referee, and Lin Yiyang's performance on the table shocked everyone, as he cleared the table with a single shot. Everyone was impressed by Lin Yiyang's skills during the following matches. After the competition ended, Lin Yiyang greeted Yin Guo proactively. Su Wei, the friend, also recognized one or two people, so after saying hello, Su Wei took Yin Guo away to play billiards, leaving only Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo. Berry mistakenly thought that both Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo were interested in each other, so he asked Su Wei to leave.
Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo felt awkward and didn't know what to say. At this moment, Su Wei decided to leave first to facilitate their interaction, leaving them some private space. Lin Yiyang offered to escort Yin Guo back to her place, which made Yin Guo very happy but also guilty. On the way back, neither of them knew what to say to ease the awkwardness. Yin Guo kept looking for topics, and Lin Yiyang finally mentioned that he was here this time to participate in the Nine-Ball Open Championship. Feeling very hungry, Yin Guo asked her brother to buy pizza for her. Lin Yiyang saw the message and proactively invited Yin Guo to dinner.
Episode 3 Recap
Lin Yiyang asked his friend to reserve a spot for him. Since Lin Yiyang's friend, Wu Wei, was also participating in the Nine-Ball Open Championship, Wu Wei and Yin Guo found a common topic. Because Yin Guo would be living abroad for three months, Lin Yiyang's friend suggested that Yin Guo move into the house he was renting. They even added each other on WeChat, which made Lin Yiyang feel a bit jealous. After dinner, Lin Yiyang escorted Yin Guo back. They saw a foreign couple kissing on the street, which made the atmosphere awkward. Yin Guo quickly changed the subject to divert attention. Lin Yiyang, to avoid making Yin Guo uncomfortable, went along with her. Along the way, Lin Yiyang's thoughtfulness made Yin Guo feel very warm and comfortable. Wu Wei intentionally sent a message suggesting that Lin Yiyang had someone in his heart, which made Yin Guo a bit nervous when she saw it. However, when she tried to take a closer look, she deleted the message. This incident kept bothering Yin Guo.
Yin Guo was discussing with her brother whether to stay in a hotel or rent a house. Because renting a house was cheaper, Yin Guo planned to rent one. After Lin Yiyang returned to his dormitory to do laundry, he sent a message to Yin Guo during his free time. Yin Guo was very happy to see Lin Yiyang's message and started chatting with him.
When Meng Xiaotian saw Yin Guo texting, he asked her who she was talking to. Yin Guo lied, saying she was talking to her coach. Since Meng Xiaotian also agreed with Yin Guo's idea of renting a house, Yin Guo planned to contact Wu Wei and even asked about whether Lin Yiyang had any romantic interests. Because Meng Xiaotian had more contact with Lin Yiyang and knew about Lin Yiyang and Wu Wei, both of whom were single, he wondered what type of woman Lin Yiyang liked and even kept observing Yin Guo, which made her a bit nervous.
Early the next morning, when Lin Yiyang came out of his bedroom, he saw his senior brother Jiang Yang with his disciples coming to participate in the competition. However, Lin Yiyang's expression was cold upon seeing his friend, and he avoided interacting with them, using having a meal as an excuse to leave. Because he was in a bad mood, Lin Yiyang went to a familiar Chinese restaurant and didn't want to eat, only wanting to drink beer. When the owner, seeing Lin Yiyang, welcomed him and even asked about the relationship between Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo.
The owner also noticed that both of them had feelings for each other and encouraged Lin Yiyang to speak out his mind. As a result of the owner's persuasion, Lin Yiyang's mood improved, and he decided to eat a bowl of noodles instead of just drinking beer alone.
Yin Guo played billiards with her friend Su Wei, but she kept playing poorly because her mind was elsewhere. The child knew it was because of Lin Yiyang and deliberately teased Yin Guo. While resting, Yin Guo kept thinking about the scene when she and Lin Yiyang met in the billiard hall. She even took the initiative to pick up her phone and check Lin Yiyang's WeChat Moments to see if he really had a partner. However, she found out that Lin Yiyang hadn't posted a single Moment, so she could only send Lin Yiyang an emoji message.
Jiang Yang, Lin Yiyang's senior brother, came out to find Lin Yiyang and invited him to play a game together. Jiang Yang's disciples also asked Wu Wei about the grievances between Lin Yiyang and Jiang Yang and learned that Lin Yiyang had won championships at a very young age, which earned him their admiration. Lin Yiyang then went to the billiard hall with Jiang Yang to play. However, Jiang Yang's mind was not on playing billiards but on the person Lin Yiyang had in mind, so he started inquiring about who Lin Yiyang was thinking about.
Episode 4 Recap
After returning to Wu Wei's rented house, Lin Yiyang took the initiative to ask the landlord's opinion and even walked to the room where Yin Guo would be staying. He personally arranged the room for Yin Guo, moving many of Wu Wei's belongings into her room. Wu Wei invited Yin Guo and Meng Xiaotian to the Chinese restaurant they had been to before. Since the owner was familiar with Lin Yiyang, he offered them some complimentary food. Yin Guo realized Lin Yiyang was well-acquainted with the restaurant. Wu Wei also spoke highly of Lin Yiyang. Taking this opportunity, Yin Guo sent a message to Lin Yiyang. At first, Lin Yiyang's replies were too brief, which made Yin Guo a bit upset, but then Lin Yiyang explained he was in class, which cheered her up.
After class, two female students invited Lin Yiyang to dinner. Knowing their intentions, he politely declined. Wu Wei took Yin Guo to his room. After class, Lin Yiyang went to an underground billiard hall. It turned out he had been financially strained recently because he wanted to take over the billiard hall. Since some people there also wanted to participate in the Nine-Ball Open Tournament, Lin Yiyang created a training plan to help them improve their skills.
After arranging the room, Yin Guo prepared to go with Wu Wei to a nearby billiard hall for practice. When they arrived, the owner warmly welcomed Yin Guo, knowing she was a friend of Lin Yiyang. Yin Guo learned from Wu Wei that Lin Yiyang had worked at the billiard hall and was well-known among the staff. Lin Yiyang had worked in many places, which made Yin Guo feel like she was getting to know his world better.
While Yin Guo was practicing alone, Lin Yiyang unexpectedly arrived. Yin Guo was surprised but happy to see him. She suggested playing a game with Lin Yiyang. During the game, Lin Yiyang proposed playing fast shots to train Yin Guo, knowing that there was a fast shot event in the women's competition. During their match, Lin Yiyang deliberately didn't show his full strength, which Yin Guo noticed. She insisted that he play seriously. Seeing Lin Yiyang's true skills, Yin Guo smiled calmly. After playing billiards, they decided to have dinner together. They both insisted on paying, but the owner kindly didn't charge them.
Yin Guo brought Lin Yiyang back to the rented house for dinner, but found no one home. Wu Wei had taken Meng Xiaotian out to give the two some private time. Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo prepared dinner together. Yin Guo couldn't help but stare at Lin Yiyang, realizing it was impolite and feeling a bit embarrassed, she found an excuse to step away. After preparing the hotpot, Lin Yiyang considered changing clothes, hesitating as he tried to pick an outfit that would make him look more handsome.
Meanwhile, Meng Xiaotian was walking with Wu Wei on the street, feeling puzzled because Wu Wei had mentioned inviting many people, but they hadn't seen anyone yet. Despite the initially awkward atmosphere, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo enjoyed their meal, finishing all the prepared dishes. Lin Yiyang suggested making noodles, and at that moment, Yin Guo's grandmother called via video. Her brother Meng Xiaodong was also on the call, giving her some advice. Lin Yiyang recognized Meng Xiaodong's voice. Yin Guo's grandmother wanted to thank the foreign student sharing the apartment with Yin Guo, but Lin Yiyang had already left.
Episode 5 Recap
Lin Yiyang told his friend Wu Wei that Yin Guo’s brother is Meng Xiaodong. Wu Wei was shocked upon hearing this because everyone in the billiards community knew Meng Xiaodong's reputation. He thought that if Lin Yiyang ended up with Yin Guo, he would definitely have a hard time. However, Lin Yiyang still didn't want to give up on the idea of dating Yin Guo. They planned to go out together, and Lin Yiyang didn’t want to leave Yin Guo alone at home, so he brought her along. Yin Guo was surprised as she hadn't expected to be invited. When the four of them went out to eat, Wu Wei took Yin Guo's brother Meng Xiaotian away on purpose, leaving Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo alone together.
Lin Yiyang wasn’t very talkative. He wanted to start a conversation with Yin Guo but hesitated, making Yin Guo suspect that something big was on his mind. Finally, Lin Yiyang ended up inviting Yin Guo to have ice cream, which both delighted and surprised her. After eating, they went to an ice cream shop where Lin Yiyang was also acquainted with the owner. When Lin Yiyang stepped away, the owner came over and told Yin Guo that this was the first time Lin Yiyang had brought a girl for ice cream.
At the ice cream shop, Yin Guo tried to persuade Lin Yiyang to participate in professional competitions, but Lin Yiyang refused, citing poor mental resilience as his reason for not wanting to join world competitions. Yin Guo thought he was just making excuses and didn’t believe him. Lin Yiyang tried to order a bottle of wine, but the owner thought it might not be to a girl’s taste and tried to recommend another. Lin Yiyang, being straightforward, insisted on ordering what he wanted.
Wu Wei and Meng Xiaotian also came to the ice cream shop. Seeing the expensive wine Lin Yiyang ordered, Wu Wei was convinced that Lin Yiyang had feelings for Yin Guo because he usually ate cheap food himself. After they left the shop, Yin Guo needed to go home, and Lin Yiyang had already thoughtfully arranged a car for her, which made Yin Guo feel warm inside. Wu Wei, watching this, also felt a pang of empathy for Lin Yiyang.
While training Yin Guo in billiards, Lin Yiyang ordered her a coffee. When they handed the coffee to each other, their hands accidentally touched. Though they deliberately avoided it later, they exchanged smiles, showing their mutual affection. However, Lin Yiyang had to leave in a hurry, which disappointed Yin Guo. As he left, Yin Guo reminded him to stay safe.
People in the billiard hall who knew Lin Yiyang were curious about his relationship with Yin Guo and secretly observed them, assuming they were a couple. After Lin Yiyang left, Yin Guo focused on her training. At that moment, her coach called. Yin Guo asked the coach about Lin Yiyang and learned that he used to be a professional player and was even a disciple of a billiard master. However, his arrogance led to his expulsion, and he had since disappeared from the scene.
After training, Yin Guo went home and found her brother’s rival, Jiang Yang, there, which made her feel awkward. Jiang Yang knew Yin Guo was Meng Xiaodong’s sister and was surprised to learn about her connection with Lin Yiyang. To avoid the awkwardness, Yin Guo stayed in her room for a long time. When she thought everyone had left, she came out, only to find they were still there, including Lin Yiyang. Flustered, she grabbed some food and returned to her room. Lin Yiyang also went back to his room, and they started chatting via messages. They agreed to meet in the laundry room.
Episode 6 Recap
Lin Yiyang arrived at the laundry room and met Yin Guo. They smiled at each other, but Lin Yiyang didn't bring any clothes to wash again. Yin Guo blamed Lin Yiyang for not bringing two pieces of clothes to show off. Just as they were trying to find a topic to discuss, a middle-aged man suddenly came to the laundry room to wash clothes. The conversation stopped immediately, and the three of them sat there in silence. Even the middle-aged man felt awkward and took out his phone to play with. With no other option, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo could only communicate through text messages. During this exchange, Lin Yiyang confessed his feelings for Yin Guo. Upon seeing this message, Yin Guo was stunned, not knowing how to respond. She felt nervous and excited, especially with Lin Yiyang sitting beside her. After a while, Lin Yiyang noticed Yin Guo staring at her phone without saying a word, feeling the awkward atmosphere, he stood up and found an excuse to leave.
Seeing only Yin Guo left, the middle-aged man finally spoke. Thinking they were a couple who had a quarrel, he advised Yin Guo to cherish each other, especially since they were both in a foreign land. Yin Guo wanted to explain but couldn't find the words. The middle-aged man thought Yin Guo was just upset with Lin Yiyang and kept persuading her. After washing the clothes, the middle-aged man came out and encouraged Lin Yiyang, who was waiting outside.
To avoid another awkward situation, Lin Yiyang didn't go back to the laundry room but decided to relax outside. After leaving the building, Lin Yiyang sent a message to a friend, asking for clothes. He thought others would tease him.
When they met, An Mei blamed Lin Yiyang for not keeping in touch. Lin Yiyang felt their paths had diverged, so they didn't communicate much. An Mei was excited to see Lin Yiyang and told him that Yin Guo also liked him, which she could tell from her eyes.
After Yin Guo finished washing clothes, she met Jiang Yang and his disciples leaving. Some of the disciples teased her. When they returned to the room, only Lin Yiyang was there. Seeing this, Yin Guo felt nervous, exchanged a few words, and quickly ran back to her room. Lin Yiyang understood her nervousness and continued talking to her outside the room.
Lin Yiyang's good friend, Wu Wei, also returned. While they were talking in the living room, Yin Guo came out. Yin Guo called her good friend Zheng Yi and asked for advice on dealing with a man's pursuit.
Lin Yiyang was worried about Yin Guo's safety and followed her closely. After Yin Guo returned home, she quickly went to her bedroom. However, she couldn't sleep because of her excitement about Lin Yiyang's message. The next morning, Yin Guo got up groggily and waited in the living room to use the restroom. The atmosphere was slightly awkward when she saw Lin Yiyang coming out. She even worried about Lin Yiyang cutting himself while shaving. Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo went shopping and ate together. After separating, Lin Yiyang came back to be with Yin Guo again. Just as they parted ways, Yin Guo's brother called because Meng Xiaodong knew Yin Guo hadn't been training properly and was considering flying over to find her.
Episode 7 Recap
Lin Yiyang had dinner with two good friends. During the meal, he asked if they wanted to go back to the past. Both friends agreed that they should achieve something before reconnecting with familiar people from the past. Lin Yiyang also felt that he shouldn't just live for today without considering tomorrow; he should think more about his future.
Since Yin Guo's coach and teammates also participated in the competition, Yin Guo had to move out to live with them. When the Chinese restaurant owner, who knew Yin Guo, heard about this, he worried about how Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo would develop in the future.
While Yin Guo was chatting with the owner, Lin Yiyang sent a message saying he was coming to see her. Yin Guo prepared to go home, but on her way back, she unexpectedly met her brother, which surprised her. Even more unexpected was that Meng Xiaodong came to see Lin Yiyang.
Lin Yiyang asked Meng Xiaotian to inquire when Lin Yiyang would return. Yin Guo worried that they might fight when they meet and wanted to cover for Lin Yiyang. However, Lin Yiyang replied that he had already arrived downstairs. Meng Xiaodong unbuttoned his shirt, and Yin Guo was worried they might fight when they met. She even signaled to Meng Xiaotian to intervene.
When Lin Yiyang entered the room, both Yin Guo and Meng Xiaotian looked worried. After Lin Yiyang and Meng Xiaodong met, they looked at each other calmly, but their tone was sharp. Seeing the tension, Meng Xiaotian quickly found an excuse to escape back to his room. Yin Guo worried they might fight and wanted Meng Xiaotian to help.
When Yin Guo opened the door again, Lin Yiyang asked her to close it. In the living room, only Lin Yiyang and Meng Xiaodong were left. Meng Xiaodong wanted Lin Yiyang to continue playing billiards, but Lin Yiyang didn't want to talk about anything related to billiards. Eventually, they talked about Yin Guo, and Lin Yiyang admitted his feelings for her. Meng Xiaodong invited Lin Yiyang to play billiards together to compete.
Seeing her brother leave, Yin Guo hurried back to ask if Lin Yiyang was in trouble. When Lin Yiyang came back again, he was wearing clothes he used to play billiards, which surprised Yin Guo. Lin Yiyang and Meng Xiaodong went to the billiards hall. When people recognized Meng Xiaodong as the snooker world champion, they watched their match. Yin Guo also came to watch Lin Yiyang and her brother's match. The match was exciting, and they received applause from time to time. In the end, Lin Yiyang won.
Meng Xiaodong took his sister, Yin Guo, aside and encouraged her to be bold with Lin Yiyang. He also hoped she could persuade Lin Yiyang to return to professional competitions because of his talent. Lin Yiyang left the billiards hall and met Yin Guo. They looked at each other, both feeling something for each other, but Yin Guo felt too embarrassed to break the ambiguous atmosphere.
Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to a fast-food restaurant, but there was a misunderstanding about the order. Lin Yiyang inadvertently ordered a dish Yin Guo didn't like but couldn't say it, so she reluctantly ate it. In the evening, when Lin Yiyang brought Yin Guo back to the rental house, Meng Xiaotian and Wu Wei were preparing dinner.
Lin Yiyang sat down with them to eat. Yin Guo's coach called, so she went to answer the phone. Wu Wei deliberately asked Meng Xiaotian in front of Lin Yiyang if Yin Guo had any suitors. Meng Xiaotian calmly told them that Yin Guo had many suitors, and there was even a potential fiancé now. Lin Yiyang felt a pang in his heart upon hearing this.
Episode 8 Recap
After Meng Xiaodong finished playing ball with Lin Yiyang, he found Jiang Yang because Jiang Yang was also looking for Lin Yiyang. Both of them had the same goal: they hoped Lin Yiyang would continue to return to professional matches. They had a little competition with Lin Yiyang to see if his basic skills had deteriorated over the years. They found out that Lin Yiyang hadn't stopped playing pool over the years and was still in peak condition. Both understood that Lin Yiyang couldn't let go of the past.
In the evening, Yin Guo couldn't sleep and heard noise in the living room. Thinking it was Lin Yiyang, she messaged him. It turned out to be Lin Yiyang, who walked into Yin Guo's bedroom to avoid her brother, Meng Xiaotian. Lin Yiyang told Yin Guo he was injured, and she worriedly helped him treat the wound on his leg. It was scratched while protecting Yin Guo, but Lin Yiyang didn't tell her the reason.
After Lin Yiyang finished applying the medicine, he left, and Yin Guo prepared to go to the living room. Unexpectedly, she ran into Lin Yiyang again. He pushed her against the wall and even pressed his face close to hers, making her nervous but not resisting, seemingly anticipating his next move. However, at that moment, her brother suddenly came out, allowing Yin Guo to retreat to her bedroom. Wu Wei, with a pained expression, decided to go back to playing snooker and sent Lin Lin a message, causing Lin Lin to scold him for his lack of focus. Wu Wei couldn't understand why Lin Lin was with Meng Xiaodong, as they had completely different personalities.
Lin Lin also realized Lin Yiyang was nearby and told him that Jiang Yang had come early to see him because he felt hurt by Lin Yiyang's previous indifference. Lin Yiyang felt guilty upon hearing this.
After Yin Guo returned to her room, unable to sleep, Lin Yiyang finally sent her a message. She immediately responded. The next morning, Lin Yiyang asked Yin Guo to come out of her bedroom. She quickly tidied up and went out, finding Lin Yiyang making coffee in the living room. As they stood close together, Wu Wei suddenly came out, causing them to separate. Yin Guo, feeling flustered, randomly found something to occupy herself with. They talked about information regarding Lin Lin, and Yin Guo learned about the relationship between Lin Lin and her brother, as her brother had never mentioned it before.
After the conversation, Wu Wei felt the atmosphere was awkward and left, leaving Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo alone. Yin Guo was about to move out, and both of them felt a little reluctant to part. While they were alone in the living room, Jiang Yang suddenly came to find Lin Yiyang, which irritated Lin Yiyang as he appeared without prior notice.
Episode 9 Recap
Yin Guo was going to meet her coach and took Lin Yiyang to the pool room. As a result, Yin Guo's senior brothers also came along to cheer her up, which surprised Yin Guo a bit. However, among the many senior brothers, there was one named Li Qingyan who liked Yin Guo. He felt jealous when he saw Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo being sweet together.
When Yin Guo went to see her coach, only Lin Yiyang and many senior brothers were left. They all looked hostile towards Lin Yiyang and even provocatively approached him, wanting to see his skills. At first, Lin Yiyang didn't want to confront everyone, so he intentionally avoided playing pool. But under everyone's instigation, Lin Yiyang didn't want to embarrass Yin Guo, so he agreed. Through the rules set by Lin Yiyang, everyone could see that he was an expert. Lin Yiyang's skills impressed many people present, and one of Yin Guo's senior sisters secretly left to find her.
After meeting with the coach, Yin Guo inquired about Lin Yiyang's situation and learned from the coach that Lin Yiyang's previous achievements were even better than her brother's, but he didn't earn much money back then. At this time, a senior sister told Yin Guo that Lin Yiyang was being harassed by many senior brothers but was currently winning the upper hand, using only some basic training methods. After learning about Lin Yiyang's approach, the coach understood that he deliberately chose some basic training methods to maintain his status quo, considering the mentality of his disciples, as they were all preparing for competitions and couldn't afford to affect their mindset before the big matches.
After meeting Lin Yiyang, the coach praised him in front of many disciples, and Yin Guo, fearing that Lin Yiyang would be bullied if left there, found an excuse to take Lin Yiyang away quickly. The coach also praised Yin Guo for bringing a touch of pride with her. Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to the rooftop, and they kissed each other during this brief moment. They both felt reluctant to part when they separated.
After parting ways with Lin Yiyang, Yin Guo gathered the courage to message him, asking if he was sincere and if he had another girlfriend. Lin Yiyang expressed his loyalty to Yin Guo, and she was excited to see his response, preparing to go to the station to see him off in person.
Due to Lin Yiyang's excessive exertion, his physical condition deteriorated, and he fell ill on his way back. He went straight to bed without sending a message to reassure Yin Guo. Yin Guo kept looking at her phone, waiting for Lin Yiyang's message. Their teammates who lived together with Yin Guo were also worried about Yin Guo and Lin Yiyang's long-distance relationship, especially when Yin Guo returned to her country, making their separation even greater. However, Yin Guo was prepared for this because they had already started and should bravely face it.
In the middle of the night, Lin Yiyang woke up and quickly sent a message to reassure Yin Guo. However, Yin Guo, seeing Lin Yiyang's late response, worried that he might have encountered trouble. However, Lin Yiyang, feeling unwell, fell asleep after sending a message and did not see Yin Guo's subsequent messages. The next day, when Yin Guo woke up again, she saw her brother and Jiang Yang. As soon as they met, Meng Xiaodong asked Yin Guo about the progress of her relationship with Lin Yiyang. Because Meng Xiaodong and Jiang Yang jointly managed the pool room, the two teams practiced together. While Yin Guo was practicing, Lin Lin kept staring at her.
Episode 10 Recap
Because Lin Yiyang was going to be busy, he transferred the money to Meng Xiaotian the night before, asking Meng Xiaotian to take Yin Guo out for dinner and fun. When Yin Guo found out that Lin Yiyang was working so late for her sake, she was deeply moved and decided to come find Lin Yiyang herself, wanting to give him a surprise. When Lin Yiyang learned that Yin Guo had come to his city, he was very excited and hurried over to meet her.
After the two met, Yin Guo was worried that her arrival would affect Lin Yiyang's work. She expressed her apologies to Lin Yiyang. At this time, Lin Yiyang was also feeling unwell, his voice hoarse. Seeing Lin Yiyang sick and uncomfortable, Yin Guo was also worried, which touched Lin Yiyang. He hugged Yin Guo, and seeing her crying because she was worried about him made him even more touched.
Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo back to his dormitory. Because the light in the dormitory was broken, Yin Guo bumped into a suitcase as soon as she entered. When Lin Yiyang's roommate returned and saw Yin Guo, he was very excited, thinking Lin Yiyang had a new girlfriend. The two returned to Lin Yiyang's rented room and sat on the bed. Yin Guo noticed Lin Yiyang's hoarse voice and suggested chatting via WeChat.
However, after chatting for a while, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo ran out of topics. Lin Yiyang asked Yin Guo to rest on the bed. At first, Yin Guo didn't mind, but when they became more intimate, she became nervous and wanted to leave. She took out her phone to book a hotel, but couldn't find one available, so she had to stay in Lin Yiyang's room overnight. Because the light in the living room was broken, Yin Guo bumped her leg again when she went to the toilet, which made Lin Yiyang a bit angry. He moved the suitcase away and brought an ice pack to treat Yin Guo's injury.
At night, as Yin Guo lay in bed, she felt a little nervous but also excited. To avoid making Yin Guo feel embarrassed, Lin Yiyang pretended to sleep facing the other way. Unable to fall asleep due to her excitement, Yin Guo took out her phone and messaged her friend about her situation. When her friend heard about it, she was a bit puzzled and sent a video call. This made Yin Guo and Lin Yiyang both pretend to be asleep. Yin Guo told her friend that she and Lin Yiyang were sleeping on the same bed, and her friend jokingly told her to turn off her phone and cuddle with Lin Yiyang directly.
The next morning, when the alarm clock rang, Yin Guo, still half-asleep, forgot that she was with Lin Yiyang and called out to her friend next to her. When Lin Yiyang turned over to turn off the phone, he accidentally pressed on Yin Guo, and when they opened their eyes, Yin Guo felt nervous. They got up and got ready to go out. Yin Guo learned that Lin Yiyang's family situation was not very good, so she told him not to spend too extravagantly because of her, just follow his usual habits.
Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to his billiards room. When his colleagues saw Yin Guo, they all called her "sister-in-law," which made Yin Guo excited and shy. Yin Guo learned that the billiards room was Lin Yiyang's responsibility, and he had been pretending to be poor. Lin Yiyang also told her about the current situation of the billiards room, which was incurring a large amount of rent when it was closed, and with the recent snowstorm, it had been in a state of loss. It was precisely during his poorest time that he met Yin Guo.
Episode 11 Recap
Yin Guo arrived at Lin Yiyang's billiards room and asked why he was doing this. Lin Yiyang explained that he used to enjoy this job but left the billiards world due to arrogance. Now, he finds comfort in the sounds here. Lin Yiyang didn't hesitate to finish the leftovers, surprising Yin Guo because her parents never ate what she touched. Lin Yiyang prepared to practice with Yin Guo, knowing she also plays nine-ball. Many people in the billiards room greeted Yin Guo warmly because many of them had heard about her. Lin Yiyang arranged a separate room for Yin Guo to practice and personally taught her, encouraging her to maintain a positive mindset during the game.
During practice, Yin Guo inquired about a skilled nine-ball player who was returning for a competition. Lin Yiyang knew this player and warned Yin Guo of their skill. However, Yin Guo wasn't worried. During their conversation, Lin Yiyang mentioned that he had watched all of Yin Guo's matches, making her happy as it showed his attention.
After practice, Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to eat. Despite Yin Guo's concern about over-ordering, Lin Yiyang insisted and ate everything, which pleased Yin Guo. Lin Yiyang had an interview to attend, so he brought Yin Guo along, leaving her to think about how she could help Lin Yiyang's struggling billiards room.
Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo exchanged money from their accounts. Seeing Lin Yiyang's balance, Yin Guo realized his difficulties and offered to help. Lin Yiyang appreciated her understanding and canceled his interview to be with Yin Guo. He hugged her on the sofa, and when she felt nervous, he kissed her. They talked about their childhood, and Yin Guo felt sorry for Lin Yiyang's difficult past.
Yin Guo pretended to be sleepy, so Lin Yiyang carried her to bed. As they sweetly talked, Lin Yiyang's phone rang. It was confirmed that Lin Yiyang would pursue a Ph.D., but he declined because of Yin Guo. She was excited to learn this.
In the evening, Lin Yiyang prepared for a part-time tour guide job and took Yin Guo with him. Sitting on the bus, Yin Guo admired Lin Yiyang's work scene, and many girls in the tour group looked at him with admiration. It was the first time Yin Guo experienced Lin Yiyang's work environment.
During the tour, Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to a romantic place and planned to send her back the next day, which disappointed her as she wanted to stay longer with him. However, knowing she needed to train for her competition, she understood she couldn't stay and agreed to go back.
Episode 12 Recap
When Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo were having dinner together, Yin Guo asked if Lin Yiyang would come to watch her match, but Lin Yiyang hadn't confirmed the time yet. Yin Guo felt a little disappointed but didn't say much. As they were about to part ways, Yin Guo asked for Lin Yiyang's birthday. When she found out, she checked her calendar. Ironically, they had spoken on that day as Lin Yiyang had treated Yin Guo to noodles. This made Yin Guo feel a twinge of guilt for not acknowledging her boyfriend's birthday. Finally, as they were about to part, both felt reluctant to leave. Yin Guo reminded Lin Yiyang to take care of his health before leaving.
On the bus back, Lin Yiyang didn't deny the bus driver's joking remark about his frequent trips with his girlfriend. When Lin Yiyang returned to the billiards room, he found out that the players he had helped train were preparing for a competition. The room was now empty except for him, and Lin Yiyang felt lonely. Yin Guo, after training, sent a message to thank Lin Yiyang, stating that his training methods were effective and that she now understood her opponents better. When they found out they were both alone, they tried to video call each other but failed due to poor signal. In the end, they could only chat via WeChat.
Yin Guo shared her competition schedule with Lin Yiyang, hoping he would come to watch. This reminded Lin Yiyang of being expelled by his master in the past due to his superb skills and arrogance, which was why he had avoided competitions all these years.
Alone in the billiards room, Lin Yiyang vented his frustration through playing and messaging Yin Guo. Yin Guo's comforting words eased Lin Yiyang's mind. In the first stage of the competition, Yin Guo was grouped into a tough bracket, but she wasn't afraid as Lin Yiyang had trained her well.
Yin Guo came to practice at the billiards room, where Lin Lin greeted her and asked about Lin Yiyang. Yin Guo texted Lin Yiyang nationally to see his reaction. Upon knowing Yin Guo was practicing nearby, Lin Yiyang called Wu Wei, fearing that Yin Guo might feel overwhelmed. Wu Wei met Yin Guo and explained the situation. Yin Guo was happy to see Wu Wei, realizing Lin Yiyang had called him for help.
During the competition, Lin Yiyang couldn't watch in person due to time constraints but watched Yin Guo's matches through videos. Thanks to Lin Yiyang's training, Yin Guo performed exceptionally well and advanced to the top 16, receiving congratulations from everyone.
After the competition, while having dinner, Yin Guo found a secluded spot to video call Lin Yiyang, but to her surprise, Lin Yiyang appeared at the venue. Everyone was shocked, especially Lin Yiyang's senior, as Lin Yiyang hadn't attended competitions since being expelled. This indicated a change in Lin Yiyang.
Episode 13 Recap
Lin Yiyang suddenly appeared at the competition venue, and upon seeing him, Yin Guo excitedly shed tears. His unexpected arrival left Yin Guo both happy and shocked. They embraced each other with excitement, but Lin Lin, upon seeing them, left disappointed. Lin Yiyang took a seat in the audience, marking his first appearance at a competition in 11 years.
The women's match officially began. During the struggle for ball control, Yin Guo, failing to perform well, allowed her opponent to take the first shot. With the opponent's excellent skills, Yin Guo lost the first game as her opponent cleared all the balls in one go. The same result followed in the second game.
Yin Guo lost six consecutive games due to the opponent's strong skills. However, in the sixth game, she seized an opportunity when her opponent made a mistake, finally scoring a point. Capitalizing on this, Yin Guo launched continuous attacks, impressing the audience and reminding Lin Yiyang of the results of his training.
Yin Guo's strong mental resilience and superb skills led to a successful comeback, overtaking her opponent in scores. Watching from the audience, Lin Yiyang also saw the challenges Yin Guo faced. However, thanks to his prior training, Yin Guo easily overcame them, ultimately defeating her opponent and advancing to the next round, eliminating her adversary.
After winning the match, Yin Guo spontaneously approached Lin Yiyang, holding his hand, shocking everyone. In order to encourage Lin Yiyang to continue attending competitions, Yin Guo decided to share her glory with him, letting him experience the atmosphere of the competition.
After the match, Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to his hotel room. As Yin Guo's competition was ending soon, she had to leave for another match in Hangzhou. As they cuddled together, they were interrupted by a call from Li Qingyan, who congratulated Yin Guo and wanted to chat with her. Lin Yiyang then took over the call, intending to assert his ownership and make Li Qingyan give up on Yin Guo. After hanging up, Li Qingyan felt distraught and unable to calm down.
That night, Lin Yiyang went out to meet Meng Xiaodong and Jiang Yang, leaving Yin Guo in the room waiting for him. However, upon arriving at the meeting place, they found Li Qingyan had opened the door for Lin Yiyang. During the drinking session, Lin Yiyang inquired about the relationship between Yin Guo and Li Qingyan.
Meng Xiaodong explained their relationship, expressing his hope that Lin Yiyang would return to the competition scene because of his strong skills. However, Lin Yiyang's attention was fully on Yin Guo, so he asked Li Qingyan to step aside to talk privately.
Lin Yiyang called Li Qingyan to the billiards room, and they decided to have a match. However, as Lin Yiyang's skills were superior, he kept winning. Understanding Li Qingyan's weaknesses, which were learned from Meng Xiaodong, Lin Yiyang also explained some billiard techniques. Before leaving, he asserted his authority to Li Qingyan, making it clear that he and Yin Guo could not be together.
Episode 14 Recap
Because it was late, Lin Yiyang hadn't returned yet, and Yin Guo was very worried, afraid that Lin Yiyang might drink too much and get into trouble. She called her brother, but couldn't reach him, so she called Wu Wei, who told her where Lin Yiyang was. Worried, Yin Guo went to see Lin Yiyang, who was already asleep on the couch due to drinking too much.
Yin Guo took care of him, while Lin Yiyang kept thinking about Yin Guo, which touched her deeply. Later, Wu Wei and Jiang Yang also arrived, speaking kindly of Lin Yiyang and telling Yin Guo that the first time Lin Yiyang saw her playing was for her.
Curious, Yin Guo asked about the reason for Lin Yiyang's departure from the competition venue. Jiang Yang explained that Lin Yiyang used to be highly skilled but also arrogant and clashed with referees during a low period. Hearing this, Yin Guo felt sorry for Lin Yiyang. However, as she had a match the next day, she had to rest. Before leaving, she kissed Lin Yiyang gently on the cheek.
Back at the dorm, Yin Guo was nervous, not because of the match, but because she learned about Lin Yiyang's withdrawal from the competition. She believed she should be better than Lin Yiyang and wanted him to enjoy the competition atmosphere with her.
During the match, Yin Guo faced tough opponents but remained unafraid. When she met Lin Yiyang again, she scolded him for not taking care of himself and drinking so much. Lin Yiyang drank because he saw people from the past and remembered his sad past.
Yin Guo inquired about the match and ultimately didn't win the championship, losing to a domestic pool champion and becoming the runner-up. Lin Yiyang stayed at the People's Hospital on the island he had visited before, planning to watch the sunrise. Yin Guo was surprised because it required a passport to go to another country, but Lin Yiyang told her it was for her brother, similar to Yin Guo's.
While waiting alone for Lin Yiyang to get the car, Yin Guo sent a group message to her friends to update them. Her friends found Lin Yiyang romantic and asked if he had other brothers. Seeing her friend's message, Yin Guo felt proud.
Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to a romantic scene, and they had a great time together. Finally, Yin Guo hugged Lin Yiyang, scolding him for not giving her a surprise, but she was secretly happy. They sat on the sofa, watching the romantic scene, with the sea constantly swirling outside.
Lin Yiyang told Yin Guo that they would watch the stars together at night. They lived a romantic life, visiting every romantic and beautiful place Lin Yiyang could find, which captivated Yin Guo. She even suggested riding the carousel together, and while on it, they kissed again. They even went to a bridge of wishes, where they made a wish together.
Episode 15 Recap
At night, Lin Yiyang drove Yin Guo to the mountains and set up a telescope to gaze at the beautiful stars together. Taking advantage of this romantic setting, Lin Yiyang expressed his gratitude to Yin Guo, acknowledging that her presence gave him the courage to return to the competition scene.
When Yin Guo heard the news of Lin Yiyang's return, she was ecstatic, crying as she hugged him. She even asked Lin Yiyang to wait for her, promising to find him abroad if he didn't return home. However, Lin Yiyang didn't want to put Yin Guo in such a difficult position and decided to accommodate her wishes.
After admiring the beautiful stars, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo slept in the car. Yin Guo lay on Lin Yiyang's lap, finding their situation somewhat amusing, feeling like they were eloping. At dawn, Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo back. Although reluctant, Yin Guo packed her belongings as she had to return to China that day.
After packing, as soon as Yin Guo stepped out, Lin Yiyang was waiting for her in the living room. Both reluctant to part, Lin Yiyang made one last cup of coffee for Yin Guo.
As they had to part, Yin Guo tried to keep the conversation going, afraid that they wouldn't have anything to say after separating. She even suggested that Lin Yiyang take her to the place where they first met to reminisce. Though it pained him, Lin Yiyang comforted Yin Guo throughout.
While going downstairs, Yin Guo reluctantly went to the laundry room, taking many photos for memories. Even after taking the photos, she kept finding excuses to stay and take more. Lin Yiyang saw through her intentions and assured her that he would take the photos and send them to her. Then, he took Yin Guo to the airport.
At the airport, Yin Guo hesitated to board the plane, wanting to stay with Lin Yiyang even if it was just for another minute. Lin Yiyang also felt sad, holding Yin Guo as she cried on his shoulder. Reluctantly, Yin Guo finally boarded the plane. Even as she entered the boarding gate, she looked back at Lin Yiyang, hoping to see him a little longer. After Yin Guo left Lin Yiyang's sight, he sent her a message, wishing her a safe journey. He then noticed that Yin Guo had changed her contact name, deliberately letting him know.
Yin Guo asked Lin Yiyang to send her an impressive emoji, but he didn't immediately respond. Waiting eagerly, Yin Guo cried alone in the hall when Lin Yiyang finally sent the emoji of a cup of coffee, albeit reluctantly. Meanwhile, Lin Yiyang rode the subway back to his place alone. Before shutting down her phone, Yin Guo sent Lin Yiyang another message, reminding him of their subway ride together, which was the first time they met, and Yin Guo had been quite amusing, introducing herself to Lin Yiyang.
When Lin Yiyang returned to his dorm, Jiang Yang was waiting downstairs. Lin Yiyang's significant changes due to his relationship with Yin Guo, even his increased activity on WeChat, caught Jiang Yang's attention. Understanding Lin Yiyang's situation, Jiang Yang left him a contact and departed.
Episode 16 Recap
Yin Guo returned to the country and was picked up by her friend Zheng Yi. Both girlfriends were very happy to see each other. Zheng Yi had planned to celebrate for Yin Guo at her own restaurant, but Yin Guo needed to go home, so she declined. At this time, Yi, who had won the championship, also returned. They both took the same flight to pick him up, and Lin Lin was the one who picked them up.
After seeing Lin Lin, Yin Guo secretly told her friend, Zheng Yi, that Lin Lin was her brother Meng Xiaodong's ex-girlfriend. When Zheng Yi heard this, she was surprised, thinking that Meng Xiaodong was not an ordinary person, as he also had a girlfriend. However, after exchanging greetings, Zheng Yi was also intimidated by Lin Lin's aura because Meng Xiaodong is usually very aloof, and it's unclear who would dominate whom in their relationship.
After parting ways, Yin Guo intentionally sent a text message to her brother Meng Xiaodong, telling him that she had seen Lin Lin. Meng Xiaodong was practicing ball when he received the message. Although he was very happy inside, he casually replied with just a simple sentence. Yin Guo went home with Zheng Yi to have dinner because Yin Guo's father had a meeting, so they had to wait for him to come back.
In the evening, Lin Yiyang was sorting out documents in the living room when his friend Wu Wei came to ask if Lin Yiyang was going back to the East City. However, Lin Yiyang had a different idea; he wanted to organize a new style of billiards. When Lin Yiyang mentioned that he was going to compete, Wu Wei was excited and even shed tears because they had grown up together, and Wu Wei felt that Lin Yiyang's decision was not easy. This time, Lin Yiyang could finally let go of the pressure in his heart and return to the battlefield to continue fighting.
Early in the morning, Yin Guo got ready to go practice, and she suddenly messaged Lin Yiyang. Since there was still time, Yin Guo deliberately dressed herself up nicely and prepared to video chat with Lin Yiyang. While the two were video chatting, Yin Guo's younger brother, Meng Xiaotian, overheard their conversation in the living room.
Yin Guo arrived at the billiards club, worried about Lin Yiyang's future. She felt restless and pulled her friend Zheng Yi aside to discuss Lin Yiyang's situation. Seeing Yin Guo's distress, Zheng Yi initially thought that Yin Guo's world ranking was rising continuously, and she had also found a good boyfriend, so her career and love life were both successful. Not knowing what good result she wanted, Zheng Yi began to persuade Yin Guo, saying that Lin Yiyang could completely find a good job now with his skills, and Yin Guo might be worrying unnecessarily.
Meng Xiaodong learned that Lin Yiyang had already registered for the open competition in Macau and was very happy. He immediately decided to sign up for the competition as well because he had always wanted to have a formal match with Lin Yiyang. While Lin Yiyang had withdrawn and not participated in any competition for years, he finally got the chance.
As the competition approached, Lin Yiyang noticed that everything was changing and called Yin Guo for some psychological comfort. When Yin Guo learned that Lin Yiyang wanted to come back, she kept encouraging him, telling him to go forward bravely and not to retreat.
Lin Yiyang officially started the competition, and Meng Xiaodong also came to the competition venue to watch. Seeing that Lin Yiyang's skills were still excellent, Meng Xiaodong was very satisfied. With his superb skills and years of experience in competitions, Lin Yiyang continuously eliminated opponents. Because Lin Yiyang hadn't competed in years, many people didn't recognize him, and even the commentators were surprised by this sudden appearance. In the end, Lin Yiyang entered the finals and won the championship.
Episode 17 Recap
Yin Guo was at home gathering with her family when she suddenly received a call from Lin Yiyang, learning that Lin Yiyang was also in her city. She was eager to meet him, and her brother Meng Xiaodong helped her out.
Yin Guo arrived at the hotel where Lin Yiyang was staying, and they were both very excited to see each other. They had last met in winter, but now it was summer. Yin Guo purposely wore a dress, which Lin Yiyang praised.
Yin Guo, wanting to make Lin Yiyang happy, promised to wear dresses every day from then on. They exchanged gifts, and after Yin Guo received an expensive gift from Lin Yiyang, she felt sorry for him because she knew his family situation wasn't good, yet he spent his prize money on her. Yin Guo felt Lin Yiyang must have been tired from the long flight and insisted he rest. Lin Yiyang, lying on the bed, pulled Yin Guo into his arms, and she nestled against him.
Yin Guo helped Lin Yiyang downstairs to fetch something and bought some blood circulation medicine for him. When they returned, Lin Yiyang was already asleep due to exhaustion. Yin Guo quietly prepared to apply medicated plaster on Lin Yiyang's wound so as not to wake him, but she ended up waking him. She also showed Lin Yiyang her savings, telling him she had invested all her money in short-term financial products so that she could withdraw it immediately if he needed it. Lin Yiyang was touched by Yin Guo's thoughtfulness.
Just as they were enjoying their time together in the hotel, Yin Guo's mother called, informing her that according to the family rules, she had to be home before 11 p.m. even though she wasn't participating in the competition. Although both were reluctant, Lin Yiyang still escorted Yin Guo downstairs. Suddenly, when they were reluctant to part ways, Meng Xiaodong appeared, wanting to take Yin Guo to a meeting and insisting Lin Yiyang come along.
Lin Yiyang didn't want to go to the place where Meng Xiaodong was, but he found an excuse. Finally, Yin Guo had more time to be with Lin Yiyang. When they arrived at her workplace, Yin Guo enthusiastically introduced Lin Yiyang to everything she usually faced.
Meng Xiaodong specifically told Lin Yiyang that many people were pursuing Yin Guo, including someone with a very good family background who had been wanting to pursue her. Yin Guo, to reassure Lin Yiyang, told him that person was just a fan. However, Lin Yiyang had to leave, and Yin Guo felt a bit reluctant.
In a blink of an eye, a year and a half passed, and Yin Guo personally went to the airport to welcome Lin Yiyang back to the country. At the airport, they ran into Wu Wei, and when Lin Lin saw Yin Guo, she teased her. Lin Yiyang had been participating in competitions crazily for the past year and a half, and Yin Guo quickly explained when she heard about it.
After Wu Wei arrived at the airport, he specifically inquired about the situation of the people at Yin Guo's house because during that game, Yin Guo's mother was the referee, and everyone was unsure about the attitude of Yin Guo's family towards Lin Yiyang.
Meng Xiaodong personally came to pick up Yin Guo, which surprised her because her brother had never picked her up before. It was only when Lin Lin came out that everyone understood that Meng Xiaodong wanted to take this opportunity to see Lin Lin.
Episode 18 Recap
After Lin Yiyang and Lin Lin met, Lin Lin, knowing about Lin Yiyang's past, encouraged him, and Lin Yiyang inquired about Lin Lin's relationship with Meng Xiaodong. Lin Lin immediately denied it and firmly stated that they could never be together.
While Yin Guo was going back with her brother, she exchanged messages with Lin Yiyang. Meng Xiaodong also asked his sister about Lin Lin, but when he learned that Lin Lin hadn't mentioned him, he felt disappointed and puzzled. He was surprised to learn about his brother's past relationships with Lin Lin, and Yin Guo was also surprised but eventually learned that Meng Xiaodong had actually dated Lin Lin three times.
When Yin Guo was about to enter her house, she talked to Lin Yiyang about Meng Xiaodong. Since Lin Yiyang was planning to open his own billiards room, Jiang Yang took him to see it. Although the room was messy, Lin Yiyang already had clear ideas about how to set it up for renovation. Lin Yiyang's younger brother, Lin Xiaodong, came to the billiards room, and the two brothers were very happy to see each other.
Li Qingyan's family visited Yin Guo together. When they were going out, Yin Guo tried to avoid Li Qingyan, but the family intentionally matched them, insisting Yin Guo get into Li Qingyan's car. While preparing for dinner, Yin Guo secretly told everyone not to mention her relationship with Lin Yiyang in front of Li Qingyan.
Meng Xiaodong's mother was disappointed that her son only cared about work and not about having a girlfriend. When Yin Guo heard this, she didn't mention the relationship between Meng Xiaodong and Lin Lin.
Suddenly, a child hugged Yin Guo, and she found the little girl very cute. It turned out the child was Lin Yiyang's younger brother's daughter. During dinner, everyone saw Lin Yiyang, and Meng Xiaodong's mother mentioned Yin Guo and Lin Yiyang talking together.
To make a good impression on Yin Guo's mother, Lin Yiyang specially brought a glass of water for her, but Yin Guo's mother's attitude towards Lin Yiyang wasn't very good, which worried Yin Guo. Yin Guo worried that Lin Yiyang had deliberately found an excuse to leave, wanting to see him, and when she saw Lin Yiyang, they hugged each other.
However, Lin Yiyang's attitude made Yin Guo misunderstand, thinking it was because her mother didn't like him. Lin Yiyang was actually angry because Yin Guo's mother's attitude towards him wasn't good, and he had intended to give Yin Guo a gift, but she left in anger. When Yin Guo returned home, she met Meng Xiaodong and his mother. After they met, they didn't speak and just avoided each other.
After Lin Yiyang returned, he had dinner with his younger brother's family. Because his brother's daughter had a good impression of Yin Guo when they first met, she kept asking for Yin Guo. On the way back, Yin Guo, her mother, and her grandmother were in the same car, and her grandmother became interested in Lin Yiyang and asked Yin Guo to explain.
Yin Guo's sister Dongdong talked about their childhood, and even Niu Lao knew who Lin Yiyang was. Yin Guo defended Lin Yiyang in the car because he had often helped her mother and shouldn't be treated badly. However, Yin Guo's mother candidly admitted that she didn't like Lin Yiyang, and Yin Guo realized that if she and Lin Yiyang were together, her mother would have a hard time accepting it.
Episode 19 Recap
Jiang Yang went to his master's house, where the master's daughter was worried about Jiang Yang's injury and wanted him to seek treatment soon. However, due to too many matters at the billiards club and the upcoming China Open, Jiang Yang kept delaying his treatment, planning to do it after the tournament. As Jiang Yang was leaving, the master's daughter prepared many things for him to take to Lin Yiyang, and Lin Yiyang, upon returning to the dormitory and seeing the items, guessed they were from the master's family.
Lin Yiyang saw the pool table for nine-ball and immediately became serious because it was specially prepared for Yin Guo. Jiang Yang noticed Lin Yiyang's mood as soon as he entered and guessed that Lin Yiyang had argued with Yin Guo, so he tried to comfort him.
Yin Guo, after returning home, felt uneasy and couldn't sleep at night, thinking about the argument with Lin Yiyang during the day. She even hoped for Lin Yiyang to call her, but it was her friend Zheng Yi who eventually called. Zheng Yi sensed Yin Guo's unhappiness and guessed they had argued.
Yin Guo also told her friend about the whole incident and had been waiting for Lin Yiyang to call and apologize, but he hadn't. Zheng Yi encouraged Yin Guo to call Lin Yiyang, but Yin Guo, in a fit of temper, refused to apologize first.
That night, Lin Yiyang also couldn't sleep, staring at his phone and waiting for Yin Guo to call because he believed it was Yin Guo's fault and he shouldn't lower his head. In the end, Lin Yiyang decided to go to Yin Guo's house to find her, but Yin Guo had left on a coach to participate in a tournament training after waiting for Lin Yiyang. They missed each other by chance, leaving Yin Guo feeling very down during the journey.
The coach stopped at a service area, and everyone got off to rest. Feeling low, Yin Guo took out her phone and saw the message Lin Yiyang had sent, immediately calling him back. She learned that Lin Yiyang was already near her house, but the missed encounter saddened Yin Guo.
Unable to meet Yin Guo, Lin Yiyang had to leave. However, on the way home, he saw a motorcycle shop and decided to buy a motorcycle. Sitting in the car, Yin Guo felt a twinge of guilt. At that moment, the driver called home to apologize to his wife after arguing with her the previous night. Hearing the driver's words, Yin Guo finally mustered the courage to come back and meet Lin Yiyang.
Lin Yiyang called his younger brother, hoping to use his niece to arrange a meeting with Yin Guo. However, just as Lin Yiyang was making the call, Yin Guo suddenly appeared behind him. After they met, they hugged, and Lin Yiyang admitted his mistake. Yin Guo also complained to Lin Yiyang because he had argued with her in front of her sister twice, and then Lin Yiyang complained about himself.
The misunderstanding between them was finally resolved, and Yin Guo slept with her head on Lin Yiyang's lap. They sweetly chatted together, and Yin Guo could once again act coquettishly in front of Lin Yiyang.
Lin Yiyang even thoughtfully prepared food for Yin Guo. It turned out that the previous day Lin Yiyang had been upset because he had misunderstood that Li Qingyan was Yin Guo's family member dining with them.
Episode 20 Recap
Lin Yiyang escorted Yin Guo back to the residence where the competition was being held. Just as he parked the car, Yin Guo spotted her teammates. Concerned about being seen by them and having the news spread, thus letting their families know about their relationship, which they couldn't yet make public, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo hid together in the car.
Finally, when their teammates left, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo were about to part ways. Yin Guo was worried about Lin Yiyang's safety and kept reminding him as they parted. Just as they were being sweet together, Meng Xiaodong suddenly appeared behind them. Because both Lin Yiyang and Meng Xiaodong were participating in the same competition this time, they became opponents once again.
Meng Xiaodong wanted to leave too and asked Lin Yiyang to take him along. After returning to the dormitory, just as Yin Guo was about to rest, she heard a knock on the door. To her surprise, it was Lin Lin. This time, Lin Lin came to inquire about the relationship between Yin Guo and Lin Yiyang. However, upon seeing Lin Lin, Yin Guo began to care about what both of them thought after meeting.
After seeing off Lin Lin, Yin Guo immediately sent a message to Lin Yiyang, asking about the past between him and Lin Lin. Unaware that her brother was in Lin Yiyang's car, Yin Guo asked. Lin Yiyang took Meng Xiaodong to the billiards room to meet Jiang Yang. However, because Lin Lin had always driven Jiang Yang's car, Meng Xiaodong remained serious upon seeing Jiang Yang, and they even started arguing.
Lin Yiyang and Jiang Yang, along with a few other senior brothers, pooled money to buy a house for their master. They also brought the master's daughter and hoped she would secretly sign the deed without disclosing it. However, when the master's daughter saw it, she was very happy because it represented the apprentices' intentions.
However, she refused the house and hoped Lin Yiyang would come back to see their master. Jiang Yang felt that the reason Lin Yiyang hadn't returned to see the master until now was not because he didn't want to but because he planned to return in glory after finishing this China Open. The China Open officially began, and Lin Yiyang's first opponent turned out to be Meng Xiaodong, attracting a lot of attention as it represented the highest level between two clubs.
What Lin Yiyang didn't expect was that his master came to watch the match. Seeing his master in the audience, Lin Yiyang bowed deeply, deeply moving his master. After many years, this was the first time the master and disciple had met again. Yin Guo chose the newcomer king from the men's group as her opponent in her training match and won.
Lin Yiyang's match corresponding to his dream was also quite exciting, and in the end, Lin Yiyang bravely played, even scoring a perfect shot. After the match, the master personally waited outside for Lin Yiyang. When Lin Yiyang saw his master, both were excited. Lin Yiyang walked up to his master because his return was really not easy.
Episode 21 Recap
Lin Yiyang arrived at Master He Wenfeng's house, where both the master and mistress warmly invited him to dinner. Lin Yiyang was very considerate of Master He Wenfeng. During a private conversation with the master, he walked over to pick up a trophy, feeling deeply moved because it was the first championship Lin Yiyang had won in a competition, which was of great significance. Unexpectedly, the master had kept it all this time and even displayed it prominently.
During dinner, Lin Lin and Jiang Yang had a video call. Seeing their senior brothers and sisters dining with their master and mistress, Lin Lin felt very jealous and envious. Just then, Yin Guo and her colleagues passed by. Lin Lin called Yin Guo over to join the video call with He Wenfeng.
Yin Guo felt nervous upon hearing that it was Lin Yiyang's teacher, like the first time meeting a partner's parents, always feeling hesitant. He Wenfeng, upon learning that Yin Guo was Wu Qian's daughter, praised her. Yin Guo was now a pillar in the Chinese billiards community.
After ending the video call, Lin Yiyang confessed to the master that he was dating Yin Guo. Upon hearing this, both He Wenfeng and his wife were happy for Lin Yiyang. Since Lin Yiyang's parents were no longer around, the mistress even wanted to take on the responsibility of Lin Yiyang's parents, acting as his guardian in marriage.
However, Lin Yiyang told the master and mistress that their relationship was not yet public because of his past mistake, and Yin Guo's mother, Wu Qian, still had reservations about him.
Hearing Lin Yiyang's words, the master also felt regretful because the two children were very compatible. The next day, He Wenfeng kept thinking about how he could help Lin Yiyang and finally called Wu Qian. Wu Qian respected He Wenfeng a lot, and He Wenfeng intentionally brought up Lin Yiyang during the conversation, hoping to change Wu Qian's opinion of him.
Lin Yiyang participated in the competition and made his way to the finals, while Yin Guo also had to compete, unable to watch Lin Yiyang's final match, which made her feel a bit disappointed. As she was about to participate in a world-class competition, Yin Guo's mother, Wu Qian, came as a leader of the Sports Bureau to cheer everyone on. After the meeting, Yin Guo immediately took out her phone. When she saw Lin Yiyang winning the championship, she even shed tears of excitement.
Lin Yiyang won the championship of the Snooker China Open, while Yin Guo was now the newcomer king in the billiards world. Their friends thought the two were very suitable for each other. Yin Guo was waiting at the airport when suddenly Lin Yiyang appeared. Because Lin Yiyang had won the open, he had become a celebrity. To avoid being recognized, Yin Guo put on a mask and asked Lin Yiyang to quickly cover himself.
Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo talked about He Wenfeng. He Wenfeng was highly respected in the billiards world and was a teacher Yin Guo had always wanted to meet. Just then, Yin Guo's colleagues all returned, so Lin Yiyang had to leave, but he couldn't escape his colleagues' eyes. When the two friends saw Lin Yiyang, they started asking Yin Guo about him. As they went to participate in the billiards competition together, the juniors from Dongxin City also saw Lin Yiyang and came over to greet him.
Everyone on the plane was talking about Lin Yiyang. Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo secretly met on the plane. Initially, they were happily chatting, but the appearance of the flight attendant broke the atmosphere. When sleeping on the plane at night, Lin Yiyang came over to cover Yin Guo with a blanket, showing his care.
Episode 22 Recap
Finally arriving at their destination, the location of the billiards competition was where Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo first met. Yin Guo and Lin Yiyang returned to the house they used to rent together. Coincidentally, Yin Guo's younger brother needed to return to the country for some matters, which gave the two of them some alone time.
Yin Guo sat in the living room watching the video of Lin Yiyang's interview after winning the championship. When reporters asked about Lin Yiyang's personal life, he openly admitted to having a partner, making Yin Guo happy. Suddenly, Lin Yiyang appeared, startling Yin Guo. Nervous, Yin Guo quickly made an excuse of needing a shower and hurried away, but she couldn't hide her excitement. When she came out again, she couldn't help but kiss Lin Yiyang.
Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo lay on the bed, reminiscing about past romantic times. Suddenly, Yin Guo remembered the situation between her brother and Lin Lin and wanted to ask if there was any possibility between them. Lin Yiyang knew Lin Lin very well and felt that she often did things decisively. If she truly didn't like Meng Xiaodong, she wouldn't keep in touch with him, indicating that there might still be a chance between Lin Lin and Meng Xiaodong.
Hearing this, Yin Guo became interested in the situation between Lin Yiyang's brother and Lin Lin, wanting Lin Yiyang to continue. Suddenly, Chen Anan knocked on the door, breaking the romantic atmosphere. Lin Yiyang had to accompany Chen Anan to training.
Lin Yiyang told Yin Guo that besides accompanying her, another purpose of his visit was to take Chen Anan around. In the past, Chen Anan would immediately return to his home country after each competition to avoid wasting the club's money, but this time was his last competition, so Lin Yiyang wanted to take him around while he still could.
After arriving at the billiards room, Lin Yiyang enthusiastically guided Chen Anan and Yin Guo. During the break, Chen Anan and Yin Guo discussed some information about Lin Yiyang. Yin Guo learned that Jiang Yang had come to find Lin Yiyang, hoping he would take over, but Lin Yiyang didn't agree. Chen Anan talked about Lin Yiyang's youthful arrogance, which Yin Guo found very interesting.
After training ended in the evening, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo were very romantic, making Chen Anan, who was nearby, feel embarrassed. Jiang Yang suddenly came to Beicheng to find Meng Xiaodong, shocking the young generation of Beicheng. After meeting, Meng Xiaodong gave Jiang Yang a business card of a famous doctor because Jiang Yang needed treatment.
Chen Anan drank too much, so Lin Yiyang escorted him back to his room. While drunk, Chen Anan once again pleaded with Lin Yiyang to return to Dongcheng to host the overall situation, but Lin Yiyang clearly refused.
After coming out of Chen Anan's room, Yin Guo waited for Lin Yiyang in the living room because she knew he needed someone to talk to now. She wanted to hear Lin Yiyang's true thoughts. Lin Yiyang openly expressed that he didn't want to disappoint Master He Wenfeng or Jiang Yang.
He also knew the sacrifices Jiang Yang had made for the club. Currently, there were many problems in Dongcheng Club that needed to be rectified, and Lin Yiyang believed that rectifying them would be very difficult. Yin Guo listened to Lin Yiyang's concerns and comforted him. Just as the two were getting intimate, Chen Anan came out of his room, feeling awkward after seeing them, quickly making an excuse to get a glass of water and returning to his room.
Episode 23 Recap
Jiang Yang was preparing for surgery, and Lin Yiyang was very worried. He sent a video, but Jiang Yang ended up comforting him instead. Just after ending the video call, Yin Guo came to Lin Yiyang's side. Since Lin Yiyang had something to attend to, he couldn't be present at Yin Guo's match. However, he promised to attend the final match.
Yin Guo's opponent was also very strong, a local player who immediately put pressure on Yin Guo. However, Yin Guo's skill and mental toughness were strong. Even under such intense pressure, she wasn't overwhelmed by her opponent but instead counterattacked. Even the host noticed and believed that Yin Guo's composure far exceeded her age.
Yin Guo's family watched the match on TV, and Meng Xiaodong kept explaining Yin Guo's performance to her grandmother. Jiang Yang's surgery went smoothly, and Meng Xiaodong went to the hospital to see him.
Coincidentally, Lin Lin was also there. Meng Xiaodong felt a bit awkward in front of Lin Lin, speaking hesitantly, unlike his usual self. After sitting down, Meng Xiaodong felt a bit embarrassed. In the end, Lin Lin offered to see Meng Xiaodong off.
When they were alone, Lin Lin encouraged Meng Xiaodong to continue playing matches. Meng Xiaodong was happy to hear this and promised to persist.
Although Lin Yiyang couldn't be present at Yin Guo's match, he encouraged her via video after the match. Yin Guo had another match coming up, but Lin Yiyang hadn't confirmed the specific time to attend. When Yin Guo entered the venue for her match, she looked around the audience for Lin Yiyang and greeted him when she saw him.
Before the match started, the host recognized Lin Yiyang as the new world champion and prepared to interview him. Through the host's continuous inquiries, it was revealed that Lin Yiyang had come to watch his friend's match, so everyone's attention focused on Yin Guo, making her feel a bit embarrassed.
Eventually, in front of everyone, Lin Yiyang confessed his feelings to Yin Guo. Yin Guo, sitting in the player's position, felt both nervous and excited because it was a global competition seen by people worldwide.
Lin Yiyang's confession even moved Yin Guo's colleagues; this kind of romance is what all girls hope for. However, Lin Yiyang still worried about Yin Guo's family, as they hadn't made a clear statement about their relationship.
Yin Guo continued to advance through the competition. Chen Anan also began her match, and this time, her opponent was a strong local player, which made everyone worry for her because of the opponent's strength and local advantage.
Chen Anan's strength was also formidable, and during the match, she won, advancing to the top four, creating history. After leaving the match and entering the lobby, friends came over to tease Yin Guo. Meng Xiaotian called, having seen Lin Yiyang's confession during the match.
Yin Guo worried whether her family had seen it, but through her brother, she learned that they hadn't. Lin Yiyang, Yin Guo, and Chen Anan went out to drink to celebrate. However, the two behaved ambiguously while drinking, making Chen Anan feel like a third wheel. She found an excuse to leave, giving Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo some alone time.
Episode 24 Recap
Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to the place where they first met. It was when Yin Guo came to this city for a competition for the first time. On that snowy night, Yin Guo was making a phone call by the bar window. When Yin Guo found out that Lin Yiyang saw everything, Lin Yiyang imitated her, mimicking her expression during the phone call. Yin Guo couldn't help but laugh a little embarrassedly.
After returning to their accommodation, Chen Anan was too excited about advancing to the semifinals and couldn't sleep, while Yin Guo slept very soundly. Chen Anan envied Yin Guo's inner strength. After the match, Yin Guo learned from her coach that everyone from Dongxincheng had returned to the country early, suspecting something wrong had happened there, so she called Lin Yiyang to inquire.
Through the inquiry, Yin Guo learned that Lin Yiyang's teacher had passed away. This news was too sudden, leaving even Yin Guo at a loss. Yin Guo talked to her brother, Meng Xiaodong, and learned about the process of Lin Yiyang's teacher's passing. Meng Xiaodong comforted his sister, advising her not to let this incident affect her competition.
Even if she took the nearest flight, she wouldn't make it back in time for the teacher's funeral. Saddened, Lin Yiyang remembered his childhood, when his teacher cared for him in every way, even helping to look after his younger brother. The more Lin Yiyang thought about it, the sadder he became. Yin Guo's mother also went to attend He Wenfeng's funeral, despite being financially tight.
Lin Yiyang attended the teacher's funeral, crying bitterly. He posted a childhood photo with his family and the teacher's family on his social media circle. Yin Guo felt even more heartache for Lin Yiyang after seeing it. Lin Yiyang and Jiang Yang sat in front of the teacher's portrait and began to reminisce about the past, even mentioning that the teacher had visited Jiang Yang the day before he passed away.
Jiang Yang confessed that the teacher had always cared about Lin Yiyang and even asked Jiang Yang to encourage Lin Yiyang to do what he wanted bravely. Lin Yiyang felt even sadder upon hearing this because his teacher had always been thinking about him from start to finish.
Lin Yiyang still couldn't believe that everything before his eyes was real. He always felt like he was still a teenager, even more hesitant and cautious now, fearing that he might not perform well and disappoint his teacher's expectations.
Yin Guo's coach and colleagues also learned about Lin Yiyang's teacher's passing. Yin Guo also brought her luggage to attend the finals, planning to return to her country immediately after the competition. Originally, the coach wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to have everyone play for a few more days.
However, he didn't expect such a major incident to happen in Dongxincheng. He encouraged Yin Guo to return but also comforted her, advising her not to let this affect her mood and performance.
The final began, and once again, Yin Guo's opponent was the same as in the previous final, where Yin Guo had won the runner-up. Both players were currently the top players in the world, and the match was intense, with each showing their skills back and forth. The exciting match was satisfying for everyone to watch.
The scores of both players kept rising alternately. Until the last moment, no one could guess who would win the final victory. However, Yin Guo seized an opportunity from her opponent's mistake with her strong mental resilience, winning the match by a small margin and claiming the championship.
After the match, Yin Guo hurriedly returned to her home country. From her brother, she learned that Lin Yiyang officially took over Dongxincheng, which was a huge blow to Jiang Yang this time.
Episode 25 Recap
Jiang Yang took Lin Yiyang to Dongxincheng, which was where Lin Yiyang had once fought. Upon entering the training room, Lin Yiyang recalled his childhood memories, tears welling up in his eyes. When they arrived at the lounge, Lin Yiyang found a group of senior brothers already waiting there. Because the teacher's home was crowded, the students didn't want to cause trouble. After arranging everything, they left, waiting to visit the teacher again the next day.
As Yin Guo couldn't yet openly reveal her relationship with Lin Yiyang, she asked her brother, Meng Xiaodong, to help her retrieve her clothes from home. After getting the clothes, Yin Guo anxiously inquired about her family's situation. Meng Xiaodong reminded her that recently Lin Yiyang's teacher had been talking to Yin Guo's mother on the phone, so Yin Guo's mother, Wu Qian, had some suspicions and even asked Meng Xiaodong about it.
Meng Xiaodong and Yin Guo attended Mr. He's memorial service. When Yin Guo saw Lin Yiyang, she felt heartache. Jiang Yang solemnly announced at Mr. He's memorial service that Lin Yiyang would succeed in Dongxincheng. This news caused quite a stir, even making Yin Guo nervous, as she understood the weight of this responsibility. Lin Yiyang's shoulders would carry an even heavier burden from now on.
After the memorial service, Yin Guo originally intended to wait for Lin Yiyang, but her mother suddenly appeared, wanting to take her home. Yin Guo wanted to stay a little longer, and Wu Qian, after understanding her daughter's intentions, didn't speak. Seeing her mother silent, Yin Guo sought help from Meng Xiaodong. After some thought, Wu Qian agreed to let her daughter stay.
With her mother's approval, Yin Guo hurried to Lin Yiyang's car and returned to Dongxincheng with him. Because of overwhelming sadness and their argument, Lin Yiyang was exhausted and fell asleep with his head on Yin Guo's lap.
Yin Guo, understanding his fatigue, sat beside him quietly. Lin Yiyang woke up late, and by then, Yin Guo had fallen asleep leaning against the sofa's backrest. Lin Yiyang hesitated to scold Yin Guo, intending to cover her with a blanket, but suddenly Chen Anan knocked on the door, waking Yin Guo up.
Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo discussed touching matters. Lin Yiyang greatly admired Jiang Yang because at the beginning, Dongjingcheng wasn't as prosperous as it is now, and it was all created by Jiang Yang.
Furthermore, Jiang Yang's arm had been injured for a long time and needed surgery, but he delayed it because he had to take care of Dongxincun. Yin Guo asked Lin Yiyang why he suddenly decided to take over Dongxincheng. Lin Yiyang told her that their development philosophies differed, leading to disagreements. He had never planned to take over Dongjingcheng before, but this time, he gathered the courage to do so because of his teacher.
Lin Yiyang saw Yin Guo off, but she hesitated to get out of the car because she knew that Lin Yiyang would face many challenges and reforms after taking over Dongxin City. She deeply understood and knew that Lin Yiyang wouldn't be able to accompany her often in the future.
After returning home, Yin Guo's grandmother had been waiting for her to chat. Wu Qian and Meng Xiaodong were also discussing matters in the study upstairs. Lin Yiyang packed his bags, preparing to return to Dongxincheng. The former elders of Dongxincheng weren't worried about Lin Yiyang's arrival because of his different ideology, so they gathered to talk to him.
Episode 26 Recap
In order to help Lin Yiyang, everyone called Lin Lin over and specifically spoke up for Lin Yiyang at the meeting. After the meeting, Lin Yiyang gathered all his senior brothers and announced his reform plan.
However, although these reform plans seemed to have long-term development, each one required a lot of money, especially organizing competitions, which carried significant risks. Sometimes sponsors withdrew their funding, so they needed their own reserve fund for emergencies.
Just after discussing the reform with everyone, Yin Guo sent a message asking Lin Yiyang to go home for dinner together. She was worried that Lin Yiyang might suspect it was a forced marriage proposal, so she explained it in another message. Lin Yiyang didn't hesitate and agreed directly.
However, he couldn't go to Yin Guo's house for dinner on Thursday because he had to attend the World Championships. Originally, Yin Guo wanted to invite Lin Yiyang to dinner at home these days, but thinking that Lin Yiyang was in a bad mood and busy, she felt sorry for him and dismissed the idea, planning to discuss it again after the competition. At this moment, Lin Yiyang called Yin Guo.
Knowing that Lin Yiyang might not be in a good mood, Yin Guo chatted with him while packing, trying to cheer him up. She even understood Lin Yiyang so well that she kept talking without letting him speak. While Yin Guo was on the phone, Lin Yiyang also remembered his childhood. Because Lin Yiyang used to be quite wild and often argued with others, the teacher had specifically instructed him.
After bidding each other goodnight, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo were about to sleep but found that neither had hung up the call, so they both kept it open until the next morning when they contacted each other again by phone.
When the elders heard that Lin Yiyang's reform plan involved sending 30 students to study in the UK, which required a lot of money, many of them didn't understand and thought it was a waste of resources. However, Lin Yiyang insisted on his approach and even expressed his hopes for the future to several elders. If successful, it wouldn't just benefit his billiards society but would also greatly enhance the development of the entire sports project.
Three elders still had some objections and went to find Jiang Yang, hoping he could persuade Lin Yiyang or even take over Dongxincheng again. However, Jiang Yang helped Lin Yiyang speak and deliberately played up the difficulties. When Lin Yiyang visited Jiang Yang, he found that Jiang Yang had recovered very well and would soon be discharged from the hospital.
Lin Yiyang originally invited Jiang Yang to return to the central city to help, but Jiang Yang firmly refused, wanting to rest for a while. Moreover, Jiang Yang had to disappear during this time so that Lin Yiyang could carry out reforms boldly.
Jiang Yang also revealed some good news to Lin Yiyang: there would be billiards at this year's indoor sports event, which made Lin Yiyang very happy because it meant billiards was gaining more recognition and might even be included in the Asian Games or the Olympics in the future.
Yin Guo arrived at Dongxincheng, and when many apprentices knew that Yin Guo was Lin Yiyang's boyfriend, they all came over to curry favor. Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to where he lived. Since Yin Guo was about to leave, she hoped to stay with Lin Yiyang until the last moment. Yin Guo also told Lin Yiyang some good news: her family's opinion of Lin Yiyang was gradually changing, and they even hoped to meet him.
Episode 27 Recap
Lin Yiyang realized that Yin Guo's achievements now were even better than his own at the beginning, and she still had a lot of room for improvement. So, not wanting to hinder Yin Guo's development, Lin Yiyang wasn't in a hurry to have children. He completely followed Yin Guo's arrangements in this regard.
These profound insights from Lin Yiyang left Yin Guo a bit puzzled. However, Yin Guo also understood that Lin Yiyang was considering her well-being, so she happily hugged him. Just as the two were sweetly embracing, Chen Anan came over to call Lin Yiyang to a meeting to discuss competition matters. One of the attendees at the meeting had a secret crush on Lin Yiyang, which made Yin Guo feel uneasy.
Lin Yiyang returned to his dorm with Yin Guo on his back. Inside Lin Yiyang's dorm, Yin Guo found a lighter, the one Lin Yiyang had saved from abroad. She took out the lighter and made a wish, then Lin Yiyang prepared himself carefully to visit Yin Guo's home that night. When they arrived at the door, Yin Guo was very nervous and kept comforting Lin Yiyang, who pretended to be calm but was still visibly nervous.
Since the sports event was about to start, Yin Guo's mother was busy at the Sports Bureau and wouldn't be back until late. So, only Yin Guo's father and Meng Xiaodong were at home. After meeting, Yin Guo's father happily talked about Lin Yiyang's relationship with Lin Yiyang. During dinner with Yin Guo's family, everyone was very happy.
After dinner, Yin Guo escorted her grandmother upstairs, leaving only her sister Wu Tong and Lin Yiyang. The two chatted for a while and realized they had met before. Lin Yiyang even recognized Wu Tong as the girlfriend of one of his friends. While cutting fruit in the kitchen, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo had a sweet conversation.
Just as they were enjoying their conversation, Yin Guo's mother, Wu Qian, returned and called both of them to the study for a talk. Yin Guo was worried that her mother would make things difficult for Lin Yiyang and tried many ways to help him. Even as they entered the study, Yin Guo deliberately confessed her feelings to Lin Yiyang. In the study, Yin Guo deliberately found various topics to talk about, fearing that her mother would make things difficult for Lin Yiyang.
Wu Qian had long noticed the possible connection between Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo, and she was very sure of Lin Yiyang's efforts in recent years. Someone without a family background like Lin Yiyang achieving such success was already remarkable. With Wu Qian's approval, Lin Yiyang was also very happy, and this time, Lin Yiyang once again toasted to Yin Guo's mother, Wu Qian, who happily drank it.
After discussing family matters, Wu Qian, Yin Guo's mother, even specifically talked about the events of the upcoming sports meeting, wanting to hear the thoughts of a few children. Wu Qian also wanted Yin Guo to participate in a new billiards event. Lin Yiyang fully complied with Wu Qian's arrangements, and Wu Qian proposed many projects for Lin Yiyang to participate in.
Seeing too many projects might exhaust Lin Yiyang, or even cause him to lose his main event, Yin Guo, feeling that Lin Yiyang might feel embarrassed to refuse her mother, actively intervened to help Lin Yiyang. Wu Qian also revealed a new piece of information to Lin Yiyang: through everyone's vote, Lin Yiyang had become the captain of the Chinese billiards team.
Lin Yiyang's latest appointment surprised everyone. Meng Xiaodong told Lin Yiyang that it was also because of Yin Guo, and then they settled the family's opinion. Not only Lin Yiyang's credit but also Yin Guo's brother, Meng Xiaotian. Lin Yiyang took Yin Guo to a motorcycle shop.
Yin Guo originally thought Lin Yiyang was going to give her a motorcycle, but Lin Yiyang bought the apartment they used to live in together and gave it to Yin Guo as a gift. This gift surprised and delighted Yin Guo. Just as the two were talking, the owner of the motorcycle shop pushed out a motorcycle.
Episode 28 Recap
Lin Yiyang convened a meeting and began assigning each person's responsibilities. Everyone received their respective advantageous tasks, and they were all very happy. Due to his shoulder injury, Lin Yiyang asked someone to help massage him. Meng Xiaodong, concerned about Lin Yiyang, came over to inquire if he would have any problems.
The national billiards team was officially established, and the head coach called all the players for a meeting to introduce Lin Yiyang. When announcing the projects everyone was responsible for, Lin Yiyang almost covered all the competition events, shocking all the participating athletes. Even before the competition began, Lin Yiyang had become a prominent figure.
Lin Yiyang was leading everyone in training when Yin Guo came to find him. Seeing Lin Yiyang still massaging his shoulder and caring about whether it would affect future matches, the two went to Lin Yiyang's place together. Yin Guo suddenly had the idea to see footage of Lin Yiyang's childhood matches and started looking for what He Lao had left behind.
However, after searching for a long time with no luck, Chen Anan came over and told Lin Yiyang that He Lao had seen footage of Lin Yiyang's previous matches before leaving and had brought out a DVD containing Lin Yiyang's matches. Seeing this moment, Lin Yiyang was also excited because He Lao had been caring about Lin Yiyang until the end.
Everyone entered the training base and began training, with Lin Lin and Meng Xiaodong unintentionally arranged to play against each other, deliberately pairing them up. Lin Lin and Meng Xiaodong trained in a match, but Meng Xiaodong remained silent the whole time, while Lin Lin spoke first. She hoped Meng Xiaodong would give her some advice, but Meng Xiaodong couldn't say anything.
In the evening, Lin Yiyang showed off his billiards skills to everyone. Regardless of the angle or the pocket, Lin Yiyang could sink the ball, which made everyone very envious. After training, Lin Yiyang had everyone leave, then performed a carefully prepared billiards trick for Yin Guo, setting up a heart-shaped layout. While eating, Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo kept looking at each other.
Seeing their performance, Lin Lin couldn't help but smile, finding them interesting. It seemed that Yin Guo had misunderstood the match between Meng Xiaodong and Lin Yiyang in the past. The first time they competed, during the group stage, Meng Xiaodong didn't play against Lin Yiyang. It wasn't until the second year, after practicing hard, that he won the championship and became famous.
In the evening, when Yin Guo returned to the dormitory, she happened to live with Lin Lin. Lin Lin told Yin Guo many things about Lin Yiyang. Suddenly, Lin Lin asked Yin Guo about Meng Xiaodong, which made Yin Guo very happy, feeling that Lin Lin was also caring about her brother.
While sleeping, both Yin Guo and Lin Yiyang chatted through their phones. Lin Yiyang asked Yin Guo to open the window. Thinking Lin Yiyang was standing outside, Yin Guo opened it, but didn't see Lin Yiyang. However, on the balcony, Lin Yiyang had placed something.
After everyone rested, Lin Yiyang, Meng Xiaodong, and Jiang Yang came to the training room to compete. The three of them didn't accept defeat from each other, but even though they were opponents, they were also friends. Two months later, everyone was preparing to start the competition.
However, as soon as they got off the plane, there were many photos of Yin Guo at the airport. Yin Guo had become a celebrity, with many fans welcoming her at the airport, including some who had been her fans for many years. Lin Yiyang felt a little jealous when he saw this, so Yin Guo came to explain to him during the break.
Episode 29 Recap
Because a fan who had pursued Yin Guo for many years appeared at the airport, Yin Guo was afraid Lin Yiyang would be angry. So, she came to Lin Yiyang's room to comfort him. Coincidentally, Lin Yiyang was taking a shower. Yin Guo waited for Lin Yiyang to finish before approaching to comfort him.
Lin Yiyang proposed marriage to Yin Guo because once they were married, it meant Yin Guo had a family and wouldn't have to worry about anyone else pursuing her. Yin Guo felt nervous upon hearing Lin Yiyang's proposal because she wasn't mentally prepared to enter marriage yet. Nervous and unable to refuse, Yin Guo also wanted to be with Lin Yiyang but didn't know how to explain. Lin Yiyang was very understanding and didn't let Yin Guo finish, instead, he changed the subject.
The competition officially began, and the head coach cheered on the students. Wu Qian didn't watch the match at home because she knew the strength of these players and was sure they would all make it to the group stage. What Wu Qian wanted to see was the final. Lin Yiyang's superb skills directly secured the first gold medal for the Chinese team, and other members of the Chinese team also achieved good results.
Lin Yiyang continuously won gold medals for the country in various events. When resting back at their seats, Lin Yiyang gave Yin Guo his nine-ball gold medal and encouraged her to become the true queen of billiards after winning the women's nine-ball gold medal the next day.
On the sixth day of the competition, which was also Lin Yiyang's best event, snooker, his opponent was Meng Xiaodong. Lin Yiyang's shoulder injury affected his performance, giving Meng Xiaodong an opportunity to win the gold medal in the snooker singles event, leaving Lin Yiyang with only a silver medal.
When Yin Guo went on to compete, she overwhelmed her opponent with her strong skills and won the match. At lunchtime, Yin Guo was still worried about Lin Yiyang's injury affecting future matches. Yin Guo and Lin Lin both entered the finals of the six-ball competition. Lin Lin ultimately won the gold medal, while Yin Guo won the silver.
The next day, the women's nine-ball final began, Yin Guo's specialty. She didn't disappoint, winning the gold medal in this event. The men's snooker team competition was about to begin, but because Lin Yiyang's arm was injured, his performance was affected, making many netizens who were following the match very angry.
They criticized Lin Yiyang online, and after seeing this content, Yin Guo was also worried about Lin Yiyang. However, she didn't tell him and quietly comforted him. At first, the Chinese team dominated the men's snooker team competition, but due to a small mistake by Meng Xiaodong, the opponent seized the opportunity and won two consecutive games to tie the score. This led to a decisive match. During the final, the scores of the two sides were closely contested. In the end, the Indian team left Lin Yiyang with a very tricky angle.
Despite the difficulty, Lin Yiyang managed to sink the ball and win the match, securing the sixth gold medal for the Chinese team. After the match, the three stood on the podium, listening to the national anthem and watching the flag rise, feeling very proud.
Episode 30 Recap
Lin Yiyang returned to the rest area, intending to find Yin Guo. Yin Guo sent Lin Yiyang a WeChat message, asking him to check her Moments. Lin Yiyang saw that Yin Guo's Moments were all about the two of them, recalling their past and some things Yin Guo worried about at critical moments.
Lin Yiyang was very happy looking at them. Lin Yiyang's friends found Yin Guo and showed her Lin Yiyang's alternate Weibo account. It turned out that Lin Yiyang had been silently supporting Yin Guo, continuously reposting photos of Yin Guo's matches using the alternate account.
The head coach walked in and asked all the team members to go out and meet the fans. The players came out and prepared to get on the bus back to their base. Fans waited beside the bus, and when Lin Yiyang came out, he was surrounded by many fans asking for autographs.
After returning to China, instead of going straight home, everyone decided to celebrate together and took a car to a resort for a vacation. At night, they gathered for dinner by the pool, and suddenly fireworks lit up the sky. This romantic scene made Yin Guo very happy. She pulled Lin Yiyang to the rooftop to watch the fireworks together, and Lin Yiyang couldn't help but hug her from behind. Yin Guo's friend, Zheng Yi, also came to the hotel to meet everyone.
Upon seeing each other, Zheng Yi kept talking about embarrassing stories of Yin Guo, such as how she pursued Lin Yiyang. Lin Yiyang took the guitar and wanted to play it to adjust the romantic atmosphere. He had learned to play the guitar specifically for this. Lin Yiyang stood opposite Yin Guo with the guitar and sang, expressing his love. The two also reminisced about their memories together abroad.
After singing for Yin Guo, Lin Yiyang confessed his feelings to her. Hearing this, Yin Guo was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. Others watched Lin Yiyang and Yin Guo's confession with applause. Lin Yiyang admitted that he could return to the arena because Yin Guo gave him courage.
After dating Yin Guo, Lin Yiyang earnestly watched every match of hers. Yin Guo's pride and determination on the field influenced Lin Yiyang, becoming his biggest motivation to return to the arena. In the end, Lin Yiyang took out the ring he had prepared long ago from under the table and proposed to Yin Guo. Yin Guo was already moved to tears by Lin Yiyang's confession. People around them cheered for them, and Yin Guo excitedly hugged Lin Yiyang.
Lin Yiyang decided to leave Dongxincheng and hand over the management rights to Jiang Yang because Jiang Yang had retired. However, Jiang Yang approached Lin Yiyang, asking about his intentions. Lin Yiyang felt that when he was appointed, there was no better candidate, so he did it to save Dongxincheng. Therefore, after everything was settled, Lin Yiyang returned the management rights of Dongxincheng to Jiang Yang.
Jiang Yang's son, Xiaoshi, also found Lin Yiyang, claiming that he wanted to play billiards very seriously. After dinner every day, he spent almost all his time playing billiards and didn't feel tired at all. Xiaoshi also had a lot of pride and refused to be weak, even claiming that he would defeat Lin Yiyang and Meng Xiaodong to become the new champion when he grew up. Lin Yiyang called Xiaoshi and handed him over to Meng Xiaodong. Then he went out to dinner with Yin Guo. It was snowing heavily outside, and the two slowly arrived at a café in the snow.
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