Just Dance Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Just Dance Synopsis

The 18-year-old Dai ethnic girl named Xiaochun, carrying the hopes of her father and hometown, applied to the top dance school, Hai Cheng Dance Academy.

Her passion and the traditional Dai dance impressed the teachers, and she successfully enrolled at Hai Cheng, opening up a whole new chapter in her life.

At the school, Xiaochun met the cool and handsome Lingchen, "Ballet Princess" Yumanman, as well as rivals and friends like Xiaobu, Hong Jiaoyang, Panpan, and others.

With the help of their teachers, they all worked together to face the ultimate challenge of the international ballet competition where many talented dancers gathered.

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At the Ballet Department of Haicheng Dance Academy, prospective student Ling Chen was in the middle of a ballet performance when it was abruptly interrupted by the teacher, Yu Lihua. She expressed that Ling Chen's recent performance had been very poor. Ling Chen had become a dance student admired by others due to his mother's arrangement. Meanwhile, Yu Manman, who danced with him, was speaking up for Ling Chen. It turns out that Yu Lihua is actually Ling Chen's mother, and she has always been very strict with him, leading Ling Chen to hatch an escape plan.

Meanwhile, Shi Xiaochun arrived from Xishuangbanna with the desire to meet her online friend. Her friend Hong Jiaoyang quickly came to meet her, and they went to a hotel together. The hotel's owner was also a new art school student, and he provided them with the latest exam materials but asked for 200 yuan in return. He also showed them Ling Chen's dance video, which Shi Xiaochun ended up buying.

Ling Chen looked at his passport and started having many thoughts. Later, Shi Xiaochun called her father from the hotel, and he asked her to make sure to help him meet his idol, Baranchin. Hong Jiaoyang couldn't help but laugh as he applied a facial mask.

Back in his room, Ling Chen's mother asked him to come out for dinner, but she insisted that he must control his weight. Ling Chen felt controlled in every aspect of his life and felt uncomfortable, so he made an excuse to go for a walk and left home.

Shi Xiaochun couldn't sleep at night and watched Ling Chen's dance video with nervousness, as she had an upcoming exam. She then went to the basketball court for practice. Little did she know that Ling Chen happened to pass by and saw her. Ling Chen offered some guidance, but he looked down on her. Despite this, Shi Xiaochun couldn't help but feel excited and even blushed.

The next day, Shi Xiaochun and Hong Jiaoyang arrived at the practice room in the examination hall, where everyone was highly skilled. Shi Xiaochun couldn't help but admire them. They happened to see the hotel owner there, who was also an examinee named Xiao Bu.

Ling Chen, on the other hand, worked as a staff member to coordinate the candidates' entrance to the exam. When Shi Xiaochun saw him, she remembered his arrogant demeanor from the day before and couldn't resist mocking him.

Soon, it was time for Shi Xiaochun's exam. After completing the basic exercises, everyone had to introduce themselves. After the exam, the examiners discussed, and Teacher Lin decided to let Shi Xiaochun pass the preliminary test because she mentioned that dancing made her happy.

The results were announced, and Shi Xiaochun, Pan Pan, Xiao Bu, and Hong Jiaoyang all passed the preliminary test. They went to the cafeteria to have a meal together. Xiao Bu asked Shi Xiaochun if she could perform the peacock dance, and Shi Xiaochun demonstrated it, leading to some sarcastic comments from Yu Manman and Ling Chen. Hong Jiaoyang defended Shi Xiaochun, and Ling Chen left without saying much. Shi Xiaochun encouraged everyone and even came up with a group name, "Worthless Alliance," as they prepared for the final audition the next day.

During their break, Shi Xiaochun went to meet Baranchin and asked him to sign something for her, as it was her father's wish. In the morning, Yu Lihua went to Ling Chen's room and found only a letter. Ling Chen had decided to leave and explore the world, seeking to understand the true meaning of dance.

Shi Xiaochun had just sent her books when Ling Chen came over and said that they had swapped their books, and Ling Chen's passport was in the one she sent. Now, Ling Chen couldn't take a flight. With the final audition approaching, Shi Xiaochun rushed to the examination hall.

The second round of the audition tested everyone's ability to perform spontaneously. Shi Xiaochun was late, and according to the rules, she shouldn't have been allowed to participate. However, Ling Chen spoke up for her, and so did the department head. In the end, Yu Lihua agreed to give Shi Xiaochun a chance.

The random dance selection happened to play ethnic music, and Shi Xiaochun, determined to fulfill her father's dream, took the stage. Dancing was something that brought her joy, and she performed exceptionally well.

After the exam, Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen exchanged WeChat contacts and promised to send his passport back once she returned. Six months later, Shi Xiaochun received her acceptance letter, and she was thrilled. However, Ling Chen couldn't go abroad because his mother had confiscated his passport.

When Shi Xiaochun arrived at the school for registration, she coincidentally ran into Ling Chen, who seemed indifferent to her. After all, his passport had been taken away, which was undoubtedly a frustrating situation. In the dormitory, Shi Xiaochun met Hong Jiaoyang, and they hit it off. Hong Jiaoyang even introduced Han Duoduo to Shi Xiaochun.

At that moment, Yu Manman's mother and her daughter arrived. Yu Manman's family was wealthy, and her mother expressed disdain for the dormitory conditions. Yu Manman hurriedly asked her mother to leave.

Soon, the first class began, and Yu Lihua set rules for everyone. After the instructions, they started practicing the basics. Shi Xiaochun had some difficulty maintaining her balance and was called out by Yu Lihua to practice separately. Even after the class ended, Yu Lihua insisted that everyone wait for Shi Xiaochun, causing them to be late for the second class. This made the classmates displeased, and Teacher Lin punished them with "bopibouncing." Teacher Lin initially asked everyone to create a one-minute dance, except for Shi Xiaochun, whose basic skills were lacking, so she had to accept the punishment in silence.

In the evening, Shi Xiaochun went to the practice room to make up for her training. Unexpectedly, Ling Chen was also in the practice room, listening to music. Ling Chen turned on the lights and couldn't help but make some sarcastic remarks while watching Shi Xiaochun practice. He claimed that her practice looked like radio calisthenics, which angered Shi Xiaochun. She left but accidentally broke the door handle on her way out. In the end, she took the initiative to repair it. Ling Chen noticed this and teased Shi Xiaochun again. Shi Xiaochun challenged him to a dance-off, and they danced together. Just when Yu Lihua and Yu Manman came out and saw Ling Chen and Shi Xiaochun dancing, Yu Manman wanted to rush in, but Yu Lihua stopped her. Yu Lihua felt like she was seeing a completely different side of Ling Chen when he was with Shi Xiaochun.

Later, Yu Lihua went to talk to Teacher Lin and convinced her to let Shi Xiaochun participate in the Freshman Showcase. Shi Xiaochun reluctantly agreed, although she was worried about her poor basic skills and the strained relationship with Ling Chen. However, everyone encouraged her.

Yu Lihua also persuaded Ling Chen to participate in the Freshman Showcase, and he initially resisted. However, when he learned that his partner would be Shi Xiaochun, he seemed to be less opposed to the idea.

Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen continued to rehearse. Shi Xiaochun struggled with a particular move, and while Ling Chen wanted to change it, she refused. She didn't want to hold him back, but after numerous attempts, it still didn't work. Ling Chen scolded her, but Shi Xiaochun vowed to improve.

After returning home, Yu Manman mocked Shi Xiaochun and even threw away her practice clothes. When Hong Jiaoyang returned, he scolded Yu Manman and claimed that everything was arranged by Teacher Lin and Teacher Yu Manman went to find Yu Lihua, who tried to evade the issue.

During class, Teacher Lin watched everyone's individual dance performances. When it was Shi Xiaochun's turn, she unexpectedly showcased her basic skills, leading to some classmates teasing her. However, during the formal performance, Teacher Lin praised Shi Xiaochun, acknowledging her significant improvement in basic skills.

In the following days, Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen continued to rehearse, and Ling Chen noticed Shi Xiaochun's remarkable progress. Ling Chen became curious about her rapid improvement and decided to follow her to see what she was doing. He discovered that Shi Xiaochun went to a bar. Initially, Ling Chen resisted, but with Shi Xiaochun's encouragement, he eventually joined her in dancing.

As the day of the Freshman Showcase approached, Hong Jiaoyang and his group came to watch Shi Xiaochun. While Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen were backstage, she felt nervous, but Ling Chen assured her that he would be there with her. When they finally went on stage, Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen's performance earned them applause from the audience. It seemed that Shi Xiaochun had indeed performed exceptionally well. However, due to her excitement, Ling Chen almost made a mistake.

Yu Lihua came to find Ling Chen after the performance and praised him. Ling Chen expressed his desire to live in the dorms like other college students rather than with his mother. He was assigned to share a dorm with Pan Pan and Xiao Bu.

In the evening, while everyone was resting, Yu Manman continued to practice diligently. Lin Shian and Yu Lihua had disagreements regarding the joint rehearsals. Yu Lihua, in particular, did not show much respect to Lin Shian, even though they had once been partners. Lin Shian informed everyone about the upcoming Swan Lake rehearsal, which would involve a selection process.

During the rehearsal, Yu Lihua praised Yu Manman and reprimanded the others, as they were performing a group dance and only Yu Manman met the standards. After class, Shi Xiaochun went to the library to borrow books and coincidentally met Ling Chen. In the end, Ling Chen gave his books to Shi Xiaochun.

When Shi Xiaochun went to practice, she saw Yu Manman practicing a specific move. Shi Xiaochun inquired about how to practice it, and Yu Manman told her to practice sit-ups but advised her not to tell anyone. Shi Xiaochun agreed and offered to clean the dorm room for Yu Manman for a week.

In the evening, when Ling Chen watched videos, he thought of Shi Xiaochun and sent her a message, pretending to ask if she had finished reading the books. Shi Xiaochun replied that she hadn't finished reading and was still practicing sit-ups. Ling Chen was puzzled, and Shi Xiaochun accidentally mentioned that Yu Manman had taught her. She quickly retracted the message, but Ling Chen had already seen it.

At night, Xiao Bu attempted to sneak back into the school by climbing over the wall but nearly got caught by the security guard. He coincidentally met Yu Manman on the way and pulled her along as they ran away.

The next day, during the performance, Shi Xiaochun accidentally bumped into Yu Manman while executing a core move. Xiao Bu saw this and quickly took Yu Manman to the medical room. Shi Xiaochun followed and apologized profusely. Fortunately, Yu Manman was okay. Yu Manman's mother arrived and expressed concern for her daughter, but Yu Manman asked her mother to leave and told Shi Xiaochun that she didn't want to see her. Later, Ling Chen asked Shi Xiaochun to go back first and then confronted her, revealing that Shi Xiaochun's fall was due to Yu Manman teaching her sit-ups.

Ling Chen privately told Yu Manman that he knew the reason Shi Xiaochun had fallen was because Yu Manman deliberately had her practice core moves. Yu Manman was still dissatisfied and felt that she was Ling Chen's dance partner. However, Ling Chen explained that his goal was to perform the dance well and didn't give Yu Manman a chance to elaborate before leaving.

Afterward, when Ling Chen went outside, he saw Shi Xiaochun blaming herself. Ling Chen comforted her and advised her to rehearse in her own way if she wanted to make progress. Despite this, Shi Xiaochun continued to apologize to Yu Manman by leaving sticky notes on everything Yu Manman owned, hoping for her forgiveness.

Yu Manman, seeing Ling Chen assisting Shi Xiaochun in practice, felt jealous and left. Xiao Bu noticed that Yu Manman's injury hadn't healed and tried to show concern, but Yu Manman didn't appreciate it and left, leaving Xiao Bu helpless.

A week passed, and it was time for the teacher to assess everyone's progress. Initially, they performed a group dance, and everyone did exceptionally well, earning recognition from Teacher Lin. However, Yu Lihua believed it was expected. Just then, Shi Xiaochun suddenly announced that she wanted to audition for the Black and White Swan roles, which angered Yu Manman. She thought Shi Xiaochun was competing with her.

The auditions began, but Shi Xiaochun lacked stage presence. Teacher Lin scolded her and advised her against auditioning for the White Swan, given her current inability to even perform well in the group dance. Teacher Lin, who recognized Shi Xiaochun's father from their student days, encouraged her.

Despite the encouragement, Shi Xiaochun continued to make mistakes while dancing the group routine, leading to criticism from her classmates. She watched Yu Manman and Ling Chen dancing together and felt envious.

Later, Xiao Bu noticed Shi Xiaochun's low spirits and took her to a bar to relax. Everyone was dancing street dance there, and Xiao Bu's intention was for Shi Xiaochun to find her center on stage. Initially, Shi Xiaochun was pushed to the center and felt nervous, but with encouragement from the group, she quickly found her rhythm.

After dancing, Xiao Bu's friends helped Shi Xiaochun further discover her stage presence. With their help, Shi Xiaochun quickly found her rhythm on stage and was grateful for their assistance. Later, they all went for a late-night snack, and Shi Xiaochun saw their unique street dance style. Some even suggested combining ballet and street dance, which everyone thought was feasible.

Ling Chen had initially been having dinner with his mother but left angrily after seeing Shi Xiaochun's social media post. She was dancing with Xiao Bu's close friends, which infuriated Ling Chen. He scolded her for not being aware of her safety. Shi Xiaochun explained that she and Xiao Bu were just friends, and she had come to learn about stage performance. Ling Chen, in anger, said that she should stick to dancing group routines. This led to a heated argument, and they parted ways on bad terms.

Meanwhile, at home, Yu Manman watched a video of Xiao Bu playing the guitar, which he had sent personally. She found it impressive. However, when she heard that Xiao Bu had taken Shi Xiaochun with him, she couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed, as she had thought Xiao Bu was going alone.

During class, Pan Pan received praise from Teacher Lin. Later, during the group performance, everyone was surprised by Shi Xiaochun's significant improvement. When Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen danced together, they appeared to dislike each other, but Teacher Lin felt they had great chemistry. After class, Yu Manman commented that it's not unusual for a group dance to be performed well, and Ling Chen overheard her muttering.

Yu Manman approached Xiao Bu and tried to convince him to participate in the performance, but Xiao Bu felt like he was useless and didn't want to get involved. However, Yu Manman acknowledged Xiao Bu's dancing skills and, with her persistence, he agreed to play the role of the Demon King. Xiao Bu asked for a favor in return.

Shi Xiaochun and Xiao Bu were called to the teacher's office after their dance video was posted online. Although Xiao Bu explained that they weren't participating in commercial performances, the school's principal decided to believe them but punished them by assigning cleaning duties. While cleaning, Shi Xiaochun and Xiao Bu discussed how their video might have been discovered. Xiao Bu suspected someone had reported them, and Shi Xiaochun recalled that Ling Chen had mentioned reporting them, leading her to believe he might be responsible.

Hong Jiaoyang and his group discussed who might have reported them, and Shi Xiaochun suspected Ling Chen as the prime suspect. Just then, a classmate informed them that Teacher Lin wanted to see them, so they all went to the teacher's office. Teacher Lin told Shi Xiaochun and Xiao Bu that they could return to class normally the next day. Pan Pan also wanted to compete for the role of the prince, and Teacher Lin encouraged him. She also mentioned that Teacher Yu would be there the next day to assess Pan Pan's skills.

Ling Chen approached Shi Xiaochun again, questioning why she wasn't at rehearsal. Shi Xiaochun replied that she was practicing with Pan Pan. Pan Pan initially said there was no rush, but Shi Xiaochun didn't want to be alone with Ling Chen, so she quickly left with Pan Pan, leaving Ling Chen feeling uncomfortable.

Xiao Bu and Yu Manman rehearsed together, but their coordination was off, and Yu Manman felt that Xiao Bu had never been in a romantic relationship. In truth, neither of them had ever been in one.

Next, during the performance assessment, Ling Chen and Yu Manman's coordination was excellent, and their classmates couldn't help but applaud. Teacher Yu praised them, but Teacher Lin wanted Teacher Yu to watch Shi Xiaochun and Pan Pan's performance. Pan Pan was nervous, and Shi Xiaochun kept encouraging him. However, Pan Pan still felt uncomfortable, even making mistakes. He thought everyone was laughing at him and abruptly ran out. Teacher Yu criticized both Pan Pan and Shi Xiaochun, saying they lacked on-the-spot performance skills. To perform well together, they needed to put in more effort.

Shi Xiaochun continued to suspect that Ling Chen had reported them and confronted him while cleaning. Ling Chen saw Pan Pan's mother looking for her son, so he accompanied her to meet Pan Pan. Pan Pan's mother invited everyone to have a meal together, during which Pan Pan's father talked about their son's hardships and the family's sacrifices. Pan Pan didn't expect Ling Chen to join them and apologized, as his parents had misunderstood his intentions, thinking he wanted the lead role. Ling Chen inquired about why Pan Pan had forgotten his moves on stage and offered words of encouragement. Pan Pan benefited from this advice, as it helped him feel less nervous.

Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen got drunk later, and Ling Chen asked why she was ignoring him. He even held her face but suddenly fell onto her. Shi Xiaochun quickly called Hong Jiaoyang's group to help, and they helped Ling Chen back to his place.

Shi Xiaochun ran into Ling Chen when she went to check on something. She mentioned the drinking incident from last night, but Ling Chen had forgotten about it. This made Shi Xiaochun a bit angry. At this moment, Ling Chen showed her a video. In "Swan Lake," there was a character called the jester, and he suggested Pan Pan should give it a try. Pan Pan was still nervous in front of the audience, so this role could help him build confidence. Shi Xiaochun thought it was a feasible idea and believed it would be good for Pan Pan to try performing in front of the audience.

Xiao Bu asked Yu Manman to help him clean, and as a result, he discovered that she was the one who reported him. Yu Manman wasn't good at lying, so she admitted it. She begged Xiao Bu not to tell anyone and promised him a favor in return, which he agreed to.

Pan Pan's parents opened a restaurant, and Pan Pan, wearing a mask, performed a dance there. He felt very comfortable with the mask, which boosted his self-confidence. Shi Xiaochun found out that Ling Chen was distributing flyers in the back street to help Pan Pan. Shi Xiaochun watched Ling Chen ride a balance bike and expressed her interest in trying. When she attempted, she immediately fell onto Ling Chen. Both of them felt a bit embarrassed. Through these experiences, Shi Xiaochun began to understand that Ling Chen wasn't as bad as she had initially thought. She suggested that they should start over and get to know each other better, and Ling Chen was secretly pleased about it. Their relationship took a step forward.

During class, dance students were required to weigh in every week. Hong Jiaoyang and Shi Xiaochun had both gained weight and were punished with running. Teacher Lin knew that Hong Jiaoyang was dancing Latin outside of school and believed that if he wanted to dance, he should focus on one thing and know what he truly wanted. Teacher Lin even planned to have a classmate supervise their weight loss progress. Initially, it seemed like an idle remark, but surprisingly, Teacher Lin asked Ling Chen to supervise Shi Xiaochun and Hong Jiaoyang.

Hong Jiaoyang and Shi Xiaochun intended to bring some snacks for lunch but were caught by Ling Chen. Their lunch turned into salads every day, and when they tried to sneak some meat, Ling Chen caught them again, leading to more running punishment. Hong Jiaoyang suddenly announced that he no longer wanted to pursue acting. Shi Xiaochun and Hong Jiaoyang spoke to Teacher Lin, with Hong Jiaoyang expressing his desire to transfer to the dance education department. He had been thinking about this for a while, and Teacher Lin's words had pushed him to take action. Shi Xiaochun was disappointed and left before Teacher Lin finished speaking. Hong Jiaoyang, Pan Pan, and Xiao Bu were waiting for Shi Xiaochun to have lunch, but she didn't show up, so they guessed she was upset and wouldn't be coming.

Shi Xiaochun was in a bad mood, and Ling Chen went to console her. Although Ling Chen bought her food, it was all low-fat. He felt it was essential to support Hong Jiaoyang in his pursuit of something he was passionate about. Shi Xiaochun initially worried about being alone once Hong Jiaoyang left, but Ling Chen assured her that he would still be there. This made Shi Xiaochun feel a bit embarrassed.

Pan Pan and Xiao Bu took Shi Xiaochun to meet Hong Jiaoyang, who was teaching dance to children. Hong Jiaoyang was genuinely happy in this environment, and Shi Xiaochun was also pleased to see him enjoying himself. During his break, Ling Chen noticed that Shi Xiaochun and Hong Jiaoyang had reconciled, which made him happy.

Yu Manman received a scolding from Yu Lihua and was asked to learn from Ling Chen. Transferring departments for Hong Jiaoyang wasn't going to be easy; he needed to either achieve high scores in all subjects or participate in an important role performance. This presented a new challenge for him.

Yu Manman always made Xiao Bu accompany her in practice, and Xiao Bu felt that he might not be suitable for the role of the Demon King. Hong Jiaoyang wanted to perform "Four Little Swans," but Yu Lihua thought it wouldn't be suitable for him, which left Hong Jiaoyang feeling disappointed. Unexpectedly, Xiao Bu took the initiative to approach Yu Lihua and said that he wasn't suited for the role of the Demon King, but Hong Jiaoyang would be perfect for it. Due to his height, Hong Jiaoyang might indeed be unsuitable for "Four Little Swans," but Yu Lihua didn't think it was a good idea and advised Xiao Bu not to overthink it for now.

Later, Xiao Bu informed Shi Xiaochun and the others that he intended to pass the role of the Demon King to Hong Jiaoyang. Hong Jiaoyang hesitated at first, but with everyone's encouragement, he decided to give it a try. Now, they needed to coordinate with the prince for the performance, so Shi Xiaochun had to approach Ling Chen. Shi Xiaochun hoped Ling Chen could help them practice the dance together. Initially, Ling Chen remained silent, but Shi Xiaochun promised to treat her to a big meal once the task was completed, which made Ling Chen agree in the end.

After rehearsing together, Hong Jiaoyang indeed performed very well, and Shi Xiaochun was somewhat dissatisfied with her own performance. Hong Jiaoyang's group left Ling Chen and Shi Xiaochun alone, and Ling Chen was tasked with teaching Shi Xiaochun. With Ling Chen's encouragement, Shi Xiaochun attempted to dance again, but she still couldn't find the right feeling. Ling Chen said that when you truly like someone, you can find the right feeling.

In the evening, to show gratitude to everyone, Hong Jiaoyang invited them all to dinner. Ling Chen, however, felt a bit jealous when he saw Xiao Bu and Shi Xiaochun getting close and even deliberately mentioned that Shi Xiaochun's presence with others would affect their aura. After returning, Shi Xiaochun told Hong Jiaoyang about this incident and wanted him to analyze what Ling Chen really thought. Hong Jiaoyang believed that Ling Chen cared about Shi Xiaochun.

When they all gathered for the performance, Hong Jiaoyang suddenly removed his mask. It must be said that Hong Jiaoyang was indeed impressive, and he earned the recognition of Yu Lihua and Teacher Lin. Hong Jiaoyang expressed his deep gratitude for everyone's help. Now, it was time to check their cultural exam scores, and they couldn't afford to give up.

Apart from the written test, the English exam included an oral component. Shi Xiaochun was extremely nervous when she went in, as her English scores were not great. When the teacher asked a question, Shi Xiaochun ended up giving an irrelevant answer. The group's exam scores were very poor, and they received a severe scolding from Teacher Lin. To avoid losing the opportunity for the final performance, the teacher mentioned that there was only one chance for a makeup exam and urged them to seize it.

In the following days, everyone started studying English intensely. Shi Xiaochun even created a study group to ensure everyone studied regularly. Now, in addition to their usual practice, most of their time was spent on learning English. However, Shi Xiaochun kept missing classes, as she would fall asleep in the library during lessons. Teacher Lin was furious when she found out and quietly told Ling Chen to help Shi Xiaochun.

Shi Xiaochun met with Teacher Lin and apologized profusely. In her spare time, Ling Chen also helped Shi Xiaochun with her English since her proficiency was significantly lacking. Ling Chen not only taught her dance-related material but also integrated English practice. With Ling Chen's help, Shi Xiaochun gradually made progress and hoped to achieve good results in the makeup exam, as well as improve her dancing skills.

The Useless Alliance was still studying English late at night. Everyone had to converse in English, but they were still far from being prepared for the exam, and everyone was getting worried. Shi Xiaochun had told Ling Chen that she wanted him to help her with English, and Ling Chen initially thought it was just for her, but Shi Xiaochun ended up inviting the other three as well. Ling Chen was a bit surprised at first, but Shi Xiaochun quickly explained.

As soon as Ling Chen arrived, he gave everyone a Level 4 exam paper. After the exam, Ling Chen provided feedback for each person. They weren't actually doing that poorly; they just had their individual weaknesses. Ling Chen gave recommendations based on each person's strengths, and they redid another set of test papers, which this time received Ling Chen's approval.

Later, Pan Pan suggested going out to have some fun. Initially, Ling Chen didn't want to go, but he couldn't resist the group's invitation, so they all went cycling together. However, they got caught in a sudden downpour on the way and had to take shelter in a pavilion. They ended up making Ling Chen quiz them on vocabulary. When Ling Chen returned late for rehearsal, he got scolded by his mother and felt that he was becoming more complacent.

Yu Lihua left in anger, and while Yu Manman initially wanted to continue rehearsing, she also scolded Ling Chen. Yu Lihua's students returned and watched Ling Chen and Yu Manman's dance. Yu Lihua quickly identified Ling Chen's weaknesses and offered suggestions. She also mentioned that they should have intensive training during the May Day holiday.

After Ling Chen left, Shi Xiaochun ran into him and invited him to have dinner that evening. Ling Chen agreed, and just as he was about to leave, Shi Xiaochun stopped him, got closer, and closed her eyes. Ling Chen thought she was going to kiss him, but she was actually praying for his help. Ling Chen felt a bit disappointed, and Shi Xiaochun left.

Later, Ling Chen told Yu Manman that he didn't want to participate in the intensive training. She agreed with him and said that he still didn't know what he truly wanted. Yu Manman saw that Ling Chen was waiting for Shi Xiaochun and the others to retake their exams, and she knew that Ling Chen cared about Shi Xiaochun. She threatened to report Ling Chen's tardiness to Shi Xiaochun's parents, which would prevent her from participating in the final performance. Ling Chen reluctantly agreed.

In the evening, Ling Chen and Shi Xiaochun went out for dinner. Shi Xiaochun noticed fireworks being sold and bought some. She learned that Ling Chen had never played with fireworks before and invited him to her house when he had the time. Ling Chen agreed. Shi Xiaochun initially thought about going on more dates with Ling Chen when he had time, but he said that he needed to focus on training for now and would walk alongside her when she reached her current level.

During the performance, Yu Manman received applause, but Yu Lihua was somewhat dissatisfied. She asked Shi Xiaochun, who wanted to perform the role of the White Swan, to come forward and dance. Shi Xiaochun's performance impressed Yu Lihua. Yu Lihua mentioned that some were making progress, while others were stagnant, and encouraged everyone to work hard.

After class, Yu Manman told Ling Chen that it was Yu Lihua's birthday that night, and they were going to have dinner together. Ling Chen agreed. Shi Xiaochun told Teacher Lin that she had been praised by Yu Lihua, and Teacher Lin promised to provide extra practice for her.

Yu Lihua and Yu Manman's parents had dinner together. They thought the main roles for the performance were already decided, but Yu Lihua said the leads were not yet determined, which surprised Yu Manman's parents. After dinner, Ling Chen still gave a birthday gift to his mother, which made Yu Lihua happy. Yu Lihua also asked Ling Chen to hand over his phone, and when Shi Xiaochun kept sending messages to Ling Chen at night without receiving a response, she got angry without knowing that Ling Chen's phone was with Yu Lihua.

Senior Sister subjected Ling Chen and Yu Manman to intensive training. Senior Sister felt that Yu Manman wasn't in the right mindset, so she kept them practicing. Shi Xiaochun also asked Teacher Lin to provide extra practice, but when she returned to the dormitory after practice, she found her roommates missing and felt a bit down. When she quieted down, she couldn't help but think about Ling Chen. However, when she saw that Ling Chen hadn't replied to her messages, she became angry.

Shi Xiaochun went out to sing and drink with her classmates and remembered what Ling Chen had said to her that night. She felt sad. Everything about being with Ling Chen was vivid in her mind, but now Ling Chen was ignoring her. Shi Xiaochun drank quite a bit, and by the time they left, she was already drunk.

Xiao Bu knew that Shi Xiaochun was upset because of Ling Chen, so he called Yu Manman and urged Ling Chen to answer the phone. When Ling Chen found out that Shi Xiaochun was drunk, he immediately dropped what he was doing and went to find her. Yu Manman tried to stop him and expressed her own feelings for Ling Chen, but he just apologized.

After Ling Chen took Shi Xiaochun away, Hong Jiaoyang and his group quickly left. Shi Xiaochun confessed her feelings to Ling Chen, and he carried the drunk Shi Xiaochun princess-style back to her dorm. When Shi Xiaochun woke up, she was in her dorm bed. She initially thought that everything she had dreamt about being with Ling Chen was just a dream, but she learned from Hong Jiaoyang that it was all real. Shi Xiaochun felt embarrassed.

As the time approached, Shi Xiaochun quickly got out of bed to prepare for training. She continued training, and when Yu Manman came over, she scolded Shi Xiaochun and even said that Shi Xiaochun wasn't worthy of Ling Chen. Then, Yu Manman requested a competition, and the two of them went head-to-head. However, Yu Manman fainted because she hadn't eaten breakfast. Shi Xiaochun didn't think too much and immediately took Yu Manman to the hospital. At the hospital, Shi Xiaochun called Ling Chen and asked him to inform Yu Manman's parents.

When Yu Manman woke up and saw Shi Xiaochun by her side, she said that she and Ling Chen had been practicing martial arts together since childhood, and there were things Shi Xiaochun couldn't understand. Soon, it was the day of the public selection for the role of the White Swan. Yu Manman performed first, followed by Shi Xiaochun. Unexpectedly, Shi Xiaochun had made significant progress and received unanimous approval from the judges. However, a teacher suddenly suggested that Yu Manman should perform the White Swan, and Shi Xiaochun should perform the Black Swan. Yu Manman was very dissatisfied and ran out. Yu Lihua quickly went to comfort Yu Manman and told her to display her strength. When Yu Manman returned to perform, she wore heavy makeup, and her stage presence was very strong. Yu Lihua also nodded in approval. Finally, Yu Lihua announced that both Yu Manman and Shi Xiaochun would perform as the Swan protagonists. Shi Xiaochun was very happy, but Yu Manman was still dissatisfied.

Hong Jiaoyang also told Shi Xiaochun that Ling Chen had been quietly caring for her; she just didn't know it. Yu Lihua also planned training for the three of them. Shi Xiaochun's foundation was much weaker than Ling Chen's and Yu Manman's, so Yu Lihua told her to start with basic skills. Shi Xiaochun felt that Yu Lihua was biased against her, but Teacher Lin kept comforting her, telling her to be bold during training, as that was how she would learn.

Yu Manman followed Xiao Bu to the arcade, where Xiao Bu won a stuffed toy for her, which made Yu Manman quite happy. In fact, Xiao Bu had invited Yu Manman to help him with a favor. Xiao Bu wanted to participate in a singing competition, and this time, he wanted to do something different by combining street dance and ballet. Yu Manman agreed, but with the condition that Xiao Bu had to help her win the biggest stuffed toy, to which Xiao Bu readily agreed.

When Yu Manman returned to her dormitory, she found Hong Jiaoyang and Shi Xiaochun eating instant noodles. Initially, Shi Xiaochun kindly invited her to join them, but Yu Manman not only declined but also threatened to report them if she saw them again. Hong Jiaoyang was very angry upon hearing this.

During the meal, Hong Jiaoyang told Xiao Bu that they already knew about Xiao Bu asking Yu Manman to dance for him. In a fit of anger, Hong Jiaoyang said that the "Useless Alliance" was expelling him without giving Xiao Bu a chance to explain, and he was driven away. After returning, Xiao Bu blamed Pan Pan for not helping him initially. Pan Pan was quite helpless in the situation, as he couldn't argue with Hong Jiaoyang.

In the following days, Yu Manman continued to train diligently. When her mother came to visit, she mentioned that she knew there were two people competing for the roles of the Black Swan and White Swan. She urged Yu Manman to reclaim her position as the lead dancer, emphasizing that she was the only one truly suited for the stage. Yu Manman felt immense pressure, especially because she hadn't initially cared about these things, but her mother's expectations weighed heavily on her.

While practicing balance on a yoga ball, Shi Xiaochun almost fell but was luckily caught by Ling Chen. Shi Xiaochun felt a bit embarrassed. Ling Chen had also planned to give Shi Xiaochun some special training. Shi Xiaochun mistakenly thought Ling Chen was going to ask her out, so she dressed up for the occasion. However, she was surprised when Ling Chen took her rock climbing this year. At first, Shi Xiaochun lacked confidence and climbed very low. Still, with Ling Chen's encouragement and help, she improved rapidly, and they spent a long time together. They lay on a mat afterward, and Ling Chen mentioned that sometimes he envied Shi Xiaochun because she could follow her passion without much effort, while others had to put in more work.

As they prepared for rehearsals, Yu Manman was so determined to lose weight that she even tied fishing line around her legs. Xiao Bu saw this and felt sorry for her, advising her not to overdo it. However, Yu Manman didn't take his words to heart.

Xiao Bu had initially wanted Yu Manman to perform with him and had even won the large stuffed bear for her. However, Yu Manman suddenly refused, citing her busy schedule. Xiao Bu felt disappointed and confronted Pan Pan about why he hadn't helped him earlier. Pan Pan was also frustrated but couldn't do much in the situation.

Soon, it was time for the official performance. Hong Jiaoyang's performance received unanimous acclaim, but Shi Xiaochun was almost late because she had gone to help Xiao Bu. Thankfully, she rushed back in time and had a perfect performance alongside Ling Chen. After coming offstage, Ling Chen received praise from his mother, who said he had found his way to improve his dancing. He also asked his mother not to hinder him. When it was Yu Manman's turn to perform, her spins in place were excellent at first, but she started to feel more anxious as the pace quickened. Yu Lihua noticed something was wrong, and Yu Manman collapsed, fainting on stage.

Soon, summer vacation arrived, and Shi Xiaochun went to Yunnan. Ling Chen suddenly remembered that Shi Xiaochun had mentioned that her hometown was very interesting. He decided to visit her during the summer break and went to their teacher's office to find Shi Xiaochun's home address. Since Yu Lihua was currently abroad on a business trip, Ling Chen saw an opportunity for a trip. He arrived at Shi Xiaochun's home and caught her by surprise. Shi Xiaochun quickly found suitable clothing and came out to meet Ling Chen. Both of them were a bit shy at first. Shi Xiaochun's parents were very welcoming, even serving Ling Chen a lot of fruits. To avoid their parents' constant questions, they quickly left the house.

Ling Chen's excuse for visiting Yunnan this time was for research purposes. In the evening, Shi Xiaochun's parents warmly hosted Ling Chen. During the visit, Ling Chen drank quite a bit, and Shi Xiaochun was worried about him. She helped him avoid drinking more alcohol. To divert their relatives and friends from constantly offering Ling Chen drinks, Su Shiyu suggested teaching Ling Chen to dance. The atmosphere at home was very pleasant, and Ling Chen was genuinely happy here. However, Shi Xiaochun's father accidentally injured his waist.

Xiao Bu was concerned that Yu Manman would be bored in the hospital, so he disguised himself as a nurse and came to the hospital. Yu Manman's mother happened to be there as well, and Yu Manman used an excuse to get her mother to leave, allowing Xiao Bu to take her outside for some fresh air. Outside, Xiao Bu and Yu Manman saw people hanging love locks, which made Yu Manman quite happy. Later, Xiao Bu brought Yu Manman to a wall where he had personally painted a scene of Yu Manman dancing. Xiao Bu just wanted Yu Manman to be happy and not feel constrained by dance practice. He knew that she couldn't be practicing all the time. Despite having a foot injury, Yu Manman danced with Xiao Bu and found immense joy in it.

Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen went for a walk together in the evening, and their relationship continued to grow stronger. The following day, Yu Manman sent a message to Xiao Bu, thanking him for accompanying her. She mentioned that her mood had improved significantly because of him. Shi Xiaochun's father and Ling Chen had a conversation where Ling Chen promised to treat Shi Xiaochun well.

Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen went to play by the stream, and Shi Xiaochun confessed her feelings to Ling Chen. Surprisingly, Ling Chen kissed her, and they shared a passionate kiss by the stream. It was safe to say that they both had a very happy summer vacation.

As the new school year began, Hong Jiaoyang suddenly noticed a change in the relationship between Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen. Ling Chen openly admitted that he and Shi Xiaochun were in a romantic relationship, which made Hong Jiaoyang very happy for Shi Xiaochun.

Yu Lihua and Teacher Lin had differences of opinion due to the second-year curriculum. Yu Lihua believed in rigorous training for the students, while Teacher Lin thought that children should grow up happily. Eventually, the school principal accepted Teacher Lin's viewpoint. Yu Lihua was angry and left. During class, Yu Lihua maintained strict requirements for the students. He also arranged for Ling Chen to participate in a competition, but Ling Chen refused because he felt that dancing was not just for competing but for gaining something more. His mother, however, told him that his dancing was not just for himself but also for the school. Nevertheless, Ling Chen left in anger.

Yu Lihua explained the key points of modern ballet to the students, then personally demonstrated the moves. She gave everyone twenty minutes of free practice time. It could be said that these movements were very challenging, and doing them well was not an easy task. Yu Lihua noticed that Shi Xiaochun was not using the right technique, instead relying on brute force, which could lead to injuries.

In the evening, Ling Chen saw that Shi Xiaochun was still practicing alone and felt concerned. Yu Manman happened to come by and asked if Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen were now together. Ling Chen didn't deny it, and all Yu Manman could do was silently wish them well. Ling Chen went to see Shi Xiaochun train and provided guidance.

Meanwhile, Yu Manman was not in a good mood, so she went to the playground. Xiao Bu saw her and was worried that she might injure her ankle again. As expected, Yu Manman got injured once more. Xiao Bu quickly approached her, massaged her ankle, and offered to assist her to the infirmary, which warmed Yu Manman's heart.

During class, which was a theoretical one, some of the students were dozing off. Teacher Lin noticed and emphasized the importance of being serious in theater performances. Shi Xiaochun also seemed a bit troubled. Ling Chen saw that Shi Xiaochun wasn't feeling well and came forward. He asked her to jump down from the stage and didn't feel inspired at all. Ling Chen urged her to release her body, and he began to dance gracefully on the grass. Shi Xiaochun, inspired by Ling Chen, joined in. Their impromptu dance was seen by Teacher Lin, who suddenly found inspiration for a new play. Teacher Lin shared his idea with the school principal. At first, the principal was hesitant due to the risks, but Teacher Lin agreed to make a short video as a proof of concept. Finally, the principal approved.

During class, Teacher Lin informed the students that they had the freedom to practice and discover what kind of dance they wanted to perform. Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen were prepared to rehearse seriously. Shi Xiaochun was about to leave in her dance attire when she was surprised to see Hong Jiaoyang, who had dressed up nicely. She wanted to look good as well since she was going to meet her boyfriend. When Ling Chen arrived and saw Shi Xiaochun with makeup, he found her exceptionally beautiful. They felt a bit awkward when they first met. Later, Ling Chen brought Shi Xiaochun to his home. He closed the curtains and turned off the lights. Shi Xiaochun felt a bit embarrassed, thinking something might happen between them. However, Ling Chen only wanted to close the curtains so they could study dance together. The scene was quite nice, with Ling Chen wanting to choose a dance that represented freedom and breaking free from constraints.

When Yu Lihua returned home, she saw the two watching videos together. She wondered if her son had gone to practice, but Ling Chen responded to her in a very cold manner and said he was going to the rehearsal room. Afterward, Ling Chen and Shi Xiaochun practiced their dance. Their contemporary ballet seemed less like a dance and more like an expression of emotions. They were in sync, and Teacher Lin happened to see them dancing. He was impressed and encouraged them to continue working hard. Ling Chen felt like he had unlocked something deep within him, allowing him to express a lot of feelings.

Later, Ling Chen approached the head teacher and expressed his desire to withdraw from the ballet competition. Unfortunately, his mother overheard their conversation, leading to a disagreement. His mother believed that this was a rare opportunity and that it would be difficult for anyone else to secure it, but it was slipping away from Ling Chen. Ling Chen felt that he had been living life according to his mother's wishes for too long and now wanted to pursue his own path. They had a heated argument and parted ways.

That night, Ling Chen was chatting with Shi Xiaochun. Just as they were about to sleep, Shi Xiaochun received a call from Yu Lihua. He asked Shi Xiaochun to meet him outside and suggested that they should distance themselves from each other. He believed that Shi Xiaochun was holding back Ling Chen's development. This time, Shi Xiaochun didn't compromise but stated that she would follow Ling Chen's decision. As long as he needed her, she would not leave. After saying this, Shi Xiaochun ran away.

During lunch, Shi Xiaochun asked Ling Chen if he had decided to withdraw from the competition, and Ling Chen confirmed it. Ling Chen mentioned that he had been practicing classical ballet with his mother since childhood but always lacked emotional connection to it. However, he felt that he had found his true self when he started modern ballet. Shi Xiaochun still wanted to persuade Ling Chen not to give up the opportunity, but Ling Chen's mind was made up.

Yu Lihua saw Ling Chen and Shi Xiaochun together and was dissatisfied but couldn't do anything about it. On the way back, Shi Xiaochun told Ling Chen that he still hoped Ling Chen would participate in the competition. Ling Chen earnestly told Shi Xiaochun that she was never an obstacle to his progress but rather his motivation. Shi Xiaochun felt warm inside because, in Ling Chen's heart, she was the most important.

When it was time for class, Teacher Lin reprimanded Xiao Bu for not being prepared and Ling Chen arrived quite late. Ling Chen mentioned that for his dance, he hoped three classmates could help him. At this time, Yu Lihua was still waiting for Ling Chen to come for practice, but instead, he went to Teacher Lin's class. The head teacher also saw Ling Chen's performance and was impressed by it.

Xiao Bu went to find Yu Manman to rehearse a performance together. Xiao Bu dressed up as a girl to make Yu Manman happy. Despite her injured ankle, Yu Manman wanted to continue dancing, and Xiao Bu was worried about her. He suggested going to the hospital, but Yu Manman insisted that she was fine. The reason she was so determined to dance was that her mother wanted her to fulfill her wish. Yu Manman later called Yu Lihua and expressed her desire to participate in the ballet competition, which Yu Lihua agreed to.

During class, Yu Lihua announced that Yu Manman was one of the candidates for the competition. Afterward, she took Yu Manman for training. Xiao Bu was still concerned about Yu Manman's foot, but she claimed to be fine. Since Ling Chen and Shi Xiaochun were not in the right state for practice, Teacher Lin suggested that they should go watch a Tai Chi class on the weekend, hoping they might find the missing feeling for their modern dance.

After returning, Xiao Bu was still worried about Yu Manman and wanted Ling Chen to persuade her. Ling Chen could also see that Xiao Bu liked Yu Manman. To repay Ling Chen, Xiao Bu mentioned that Shi Xiaochun enjoyed performances by a modern dance troupe and that Shi Xiaochun would be very happy if he could get tickets.

The next day, Ling Chen took Yu Manman to see an orthopedic doctor. However, the doctor found that Yu Manman's foot injury was severe, and if she continued high-intensity training, she might never be able to dance again. Yu Manman quickly found an excuse to leave, and Ling Chen wanted to persuade her, but Yu Manman felt that they couldn't even be friends. Ling Chen was still concerned about Yu Manman's condition, but she insisted that he shouldn't interfere.

After Yu Manman left, Ling Chen informed Xiao Bu about the situation and hoped that he could convince Yu Manman not to participate in the competition before registering. Ling Chen also talked to his mother and hoped that she could persuade Yu Manman not to participate, especially since her injury hadn't healed yet. Early in the morning, Shi Xiaochun brought Ling Chen to the park where the uncles and aunties were practicing Tai Chi. Shi Xiaochun wanted to gain a better understanding and perhaps find the missing feeling for modern dance. Later, a Tai Chi master came to instruct them, and after practicing Tai Chi, they went to have a meal together.

Yu Lihua found Yu Manman's mother, whom she was already familiar with, and inquired about Yu Manman's foot injury. However, Yu Manman's mother claimed that Yu Manman had fully recovered and could participate in the competition with full strength. Yu Lihua was still concerned about Yu Manman's condition, but Yu Manman's mother insisted that Yu Manman should participate in the competition, as if she wanted to fulfill something she couldn't achieve herself.

In the evening, Xiao Bu went to find Yu Manman, who was rehearsing. He intentionally suggested that she should take a break and teach some kids to dance. However, Yu Manman stated that her top priority was to participate in the competition, and she wanted to cherish this opportunity. She asked Xiao Bu not to interfere, which left Xiao Bu feeling disheartened. He assured her that he wouldn't get in her way.

After Ling Chen and Shi Xiaochun's Tai Chi training, Ling Chen got so engrossed that he nearly stumbled. Yu Lihua, who was watching from the door, was worried about his son. Later, she asked Teacher Lin about it. Teacher Lin could tell that Yu Lihua cared a lot about Ling Chen, so he showed her a video of Ling Chen dancing. During this time, Ling Chen's situation had been a bit out of control, and Teacher Lin wanted Shi Xiaochun to help him.

Since Ling Chen had mentioned wanting to watch a performance, Shi Xiaochun was naturally excited, not knowing that Ling Chen had specifically planned to go for her. However, due to the expensive ticket prices, they decided to save money together. Recently, Ling Chen didn't want to use his mother's money due to their recent argument, and his allowance was dwindling.

Yu Manman, practicing despite her pain, secretly took painkillers to endure it. After her class, she inexplicably ended up at Xiao Bu's dance studio and happened to find a lost child. She then helped the child and brought her to the dance studio, where she coincidentally met Xiao Bu. Xiao Bu invited Yu Manman to dinner, and she indulged in many sweets. Yu Manman even used the hairband Xiao Bu gave her to tie her hair. Xiao Bu actively invited Yu Manman to work as his assistant, and although Yu Manman said she would think about it when she had time, she was actually willing to do it. Unbeknownst to her, Yu Manman had started to develop feelings for Xiao Bu but hadn't admitted it yet.

Encouraged by Shi Xiaochun, Ling Chen returned home to reconcile with his mother. However, when he arrived home, he found his mother asleep with notes about what was lacking in his dance on her notebook. Ling Chen realized that his mother was still concerned about him. He covered his mother with a blanket and decided to leave. In fact, Yu Lihua hadn't fallen asleep either. When Ling Chen was about to leave, Yu Lihua handed him the notes she had taken, and Ling Chen said that he had found the real feeling. Yu Lihua agreed that since Ling Chen had chosen this path, he should continue to persevere. The rift between them seemed to be healing.

Ling Chen went to practice with the Tai Chi master, hoping to find the missing feeling. Suddenly, he seemed to have found inspiration. When he officially danced in class, he found the feeling he was looking for, and Yu Lihua, watching from the doorway, was very positive about it. Ling Chen was thrilled to finally receive praise from his teacher.

During lunch, Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen talked about their love fund. They felt that their ideal was getting closer, and they hoped they could save enough money to watch the performance.

Teacher Lin assigned a task to Ling Chen and Pan Pan to work together. Pan Pan was afraid of messing up and initially wanted to refuse. However, due to Teacher Lin's insistence, Pan Pan had no choice but to reluctantly agree. It was mostly a matter of his mindset, and Teacher Lin scolded Pan Pan for it. Ling Chen assured that he would help Pan Pan train properly.

Han Duoduo went to Pan Pan's restaurant to have a meal and recognized Pan Pan as Shi Xiaochun's classmate. They exchanged greetings, but as soon as Pan Pan left, a group of young troublemakers nearby tried to harass Han Duoduo. Pan Pan happened to return and stood up for Han Duoduo. These troublemakers were street thugs, and not only did they beat up Pan Pan, but they also assaulted Pan Pan's mother. The entire restaurant was vandalized, and Pan Pan's mother was rushed to the hospital. Han Duoduo quickly called Shi Xiaochun for help since Pan Pan needed her friends now.

Pan Pan's mother needed surgery urgently, but the family didn't have the money. Pan Pan's father had already borrowed from relatives, and no one else was willing to lend them more. Upon learning of the situation, Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen gave Pan Pan the love fund they had saved, emphasizing that getting the surgery was the top priority.

Yu Manman's foot injury had not healed, and she continued to secretly take painkillers every day to manage the pain, without telling anyone. The next day, she went to be Xiao Bu's personal assistant. While Xiao Bu was shooting promotional videos, Yu Manman became engrossed in watching. Later, Xiao Bu asked Yu Manman to accompany him to buy milk tea for the teachers. In reality, Xiao Bu just wanted to see the photos taken by the photography teacher and hoped to stand out in them. However, he ended up receiving some criticism from the photography teacher. Yu Manman ate a boxed meal with Xiao Bu and felt sad seeing how simple his meals were. She thought being a star was supposed to be enjoyable, but it seemed to involve a lot of hardship.

During rehearsals, Pan Pan couldn't perform his movements well and was scolded by Teacher Lin. Lin accused Pan Pan of being distracted and not focused. Pan Pan explained that he didn't want to do lifts and mentioned that many family issues had been bothering him. Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen tried to persuade Pan Pan, but he felt that they were showing off their superiority in front of him. Pan Pan said he wanted to work and earn money quickly to pay them back. In reality, Pan Pan misunderstood Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen, but Shi Xiaochun understood his feelings.

When Shi Xiaochun returned to her dormitory, her mother called and gave her some advice, knowing that something was bothering her. Shi Xiaochun then told her mother about Pan Pan's situation. She didn't know if helping Pan Pan was right or wrong, but her mother's advice gave her clarity.

Yu Manman arranged a banquet at home for her teachers, hoping to achieve good results in the upcoming competition. She also gave gifts to her teachers. Yu Lihua watched her with some unease. During the banquet, Yu Manman suddenly remembered something Xiao Bu had said and made an excuse to go to the restroom. She was uncertain about the decisions she was making.

Pan Pan returned to his restaurant and saw the dilapidated state of their home. He called his father to inquire about his mother's condition. He was uncertain about how to continue with life. At that moment, Shi Xiaochun arrived with Hong Jiaoyang and others. They helped clean up the place and tried to make it look presentable. While hanging up banners, Pan Pan nearly fell but was caught by Ling Chen, who performed a lift. This experience helped Pan Pan overcome his fear.

Pan Pan's mother was about to be discharged from the hospital, and everyone gathered to pick her up. Xiao Bu, despite being busy with his competition, made time to visit Pan Pan's mother. With everyone's help, Pan Pan's family restaurant officially opened, and they were very grateful to their classmates for their assistance.

Xiao Bu was late for class due to his busy rehearsal schedule. Teacher Lin didn't reprimand him directly but asked him to demonstrate the connection between mechanical dance and ballet. Xiao Bu couldn't perform well, so he called Pan Pan to join him. However, their rehearsal did not go well, and Xiao Bu explained to Teacher Lin that he wasn't adequately prepared. Teacher Lin understood that Xiao Bu was preoccupied with the competition but reminded him that he had reached the maximum number of absences and needed to be careful, or he would face disciplinary action.

Teacher Lin assigned Shi Xiaochun to choreograph, even though she had never tried it before and felt nervous about it. Xiao Bu, in a hurry to attend his rehearsal, tried to sneak out of the dormitory. However, the dormitory supervisor saw him and scolded everyone for breaking the rules. Xiao Bu had to come up with an excuse, claiming that Ling Chen wanted to confess his feelings to Shi Xiaochun. Ling Chen, who hadn't realized the situation, was signaled by Xiao Bu to play along. They had to sing loudly to distract the supervisor while Xiao Bu continued to sneak out.

Xiao Bu rushed to his rehearsal but was scolded by the director for being late. Shi Xiaochun was delighted by Ling Chen's confession the previous night, and their video had already been posted online. When Ling Chen arrived, Shi Xiaochun pretended not to care.

Yu Manman's foot pain was getting worse. Shi Xiaochun suggested that the three of them create a new dance routine. She asked them to close their eyes and feel the movements. Xiao Bu was initially puzzled by the exercise, but Shi Xiaochun instructed them to walk forward with their eyes closed. Xiao Bu thought it was a waste of time, and Shi Xiaochun apologized to him. Xiao Bu mentioned that he planned to take a leave of absence because he didn't have time to rehearse and pursue his dream. He had discussed it with the head teacher, who told him that taking a leave of absence was for the students' improvement. However, since Xiao Bu's original approach didn't support it, he had to either withdraw from the competition or take a leave of absence.

Yu Lihua was supposed to help Yu Manman with her rehearsal, but she arrived late, mentioning that Xiao Bu was considering taking a leave of absence. Upon learning this, Yu Manman felt uneasy. When Shi Xiaochun and her friends prepared to cheer Xiao Bu up, he unexpectedly announced his intention to take a leave of absence. While everyone was still surprised, Xiao Bu received a call from his father, who informed him that his mother had been hospitalized due to anxiety upon learning about his decision to take a leave of absence.

In the hospital, Xiao Bu coincidentally met Yu Manman, who was there to get more painkillers. She also knew about his decision and advised him to think carefully. Yu Manman decided to visit Xiao Bu's mother. She was aware that Xiao Bu had become a star, but being a star wasn't easy. They tried to persuade Xiao Bu not to take a leave of absence, emphasizing that his dreams were worth pursuing. Yu Manman also praised Xiao Bu's singing talent.

Shi Xiaochun was up late at night, thinking about dance moves. She was busy until very late. After Xiao Bu finished his hospital matters, he came back to rehearse dance with everyone. Shi Xiaochun had her ideas, but Xiao Bu told everyone that he planned to quit. However, he intended to combine street dance and ballet and would seek help from his friends.

Yu Manman thought about sending a message to Xiao Bu for a long time, but when Shi Xiaochun and Hong Jiaoyang returned, she quickly pretended to sit quietly on the side. Soon, it was time to showcase their stage performance. Xiao Bu informed everyone that this time, they had formed a unique dance group and invited Hong Jiaoyang to help. The real purpose of their dance was to let everyone experience the charm of dancing. Each person gracefully danced in their respective styles, and their short performance earned the teacher's approval. Due to this, Xiao Bu was granted a leave of absence instead of quitting. Shi Xiaochun realized that Teacher Lin wanted her to choreograph to help everyone develop empathy.

Xiao Bu quickly packed his bags and prepared to leave. But before leaving, he messaged Yu Manman, who surprisingly appeared behind him and gave him a gift. Yu Manman encouraged Xiao Bu for the upcoming competition. When Xiao Bu opened the gift, he found a guitar capo inside.

Xiao Bu's competition was about to begin, and he invited everyone to watch his rehearsal. He assured everyone that he wouldn't give up. Teacher Lin visited his wife's grave, and Yu Lihua happened to be there. Teacher Lin's wife was their former classmate, and they all felt regret about her passing. Yu Lihua told Teacher Lin that it had been many years, and he should try to move on, but Teacher Lin didn't respond.

Shi Xiaochun decided to take advantage of the weekend to go shopping at the supermarket. She picked out a lot of junk food, but Ling Chen discreetly put it all back. When they returned, they discovered that all the snacks they had bought were gone.

Yu Manman's leg pain was getting worse, and she continued to secretly take painkillers when no one was watching, without telling anyone about it. At this moment, Xiao Bu sent her a sample of a song he had created. Yu Manman found it very enjoyable.

It turned out that the person Teacher Li had always liked was Yu Lihua. He had written poems for her, but Yu Lihua thought that Teacher Lin liked his own wife. Initially, Teacher Lin had planned to propose to Yu Lihua, and they were a couple. However, when they were preparing for the proposal, an accident occurred during a partner lift, and Teacher Lin had to say that he would take care of his partner for life. These words were overheard by Yu Lihua, and they became strangers from then on.

In the evening, Yu Manman was thinking about the class's upcoming outing. She asked Xiao Bu if he was going, and when he said yes, she decided to join the trip. The next day, everyone was excited, singing songs together on the bus. Teacher Lin even encouraged everyone to find inspiration. Later, Teacher Li sang "Hua Fang Gu Niang" (花房姑娘) on the bus, but Shi Xiaochun sensed a hint of sadness in his singing.

Once they arrived at their destination, they set up their campsite with clear roles for everyone. After all preparations were done, they began cooking and barbecuing. Xiao Bu noticed that Yu Manman was sitting alone, so he approached her. In fact, Yu Manman had been listening to Xiao Bu's songs. She gave him some advice, and Xiao Bu asked her to watch his live broadcast during the competition.

After everyone finished dinner, Shi Xiaochun suggested playing Truth or Dare. The first person was Teacher Lin, who chose "Truth." They asked if he was dressed in formal attire today for a blind date, but Teacher Lin revealed that he was actually commemorating his deceased loved one. Shi Xiaochun wanted to hear Teacher Lin's love story, but he explained that love and marriage were two different matters. He shared his love story, recounting how he had planned to propose to the girl he loved before graduating from college. However, due to certain circumstances, he sacrificed his love for responsibility. His actions, which he believed were righteous, ended up hurting two girls. This was Teacher Lin's biggest regret.

After the meal, they took photos together. Ling Chen noticed that Shi Xiaochun wasn't selecting anyone for Truth or Dare and inquired. Shi Xiaochun mentioned Teacher Lin's two former lovers and how they must have felt back then. She used to think the world was full of sunshine, but after hearing Teacher Lin's story, she realized how insignificant she was. Ling Chen comforted Shi Xiaochun, acknowledging that Teacher Lin used to be a very sunny person.

Upon returning from their outing, Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen approached Teacher Lin and explained that they had choreographed a dance based on his story, hoping to perform it at the year-end recital. Shi Xiaochun quickly began the performance, moving Teacher Lin deeply. She felt that Teacher Lin had been through a lot, and in another world, his wife would be very happy. Teacher Lin offered some advice and suggestions, encouraging them to practice diligently.

Yu Manman's foot pain persisted, and she hoped the doctor would prescribe more medication, but the doctor refused, citing the addictive nature of painkillers.

Soon, it was time for Xiao Bu's competition. Everyone watched the live broadcast, hoping to support him. Xiao Bu revealed that he had written his song for someone special, and his thoughts were on Yu Manman. While Yu Manman appeared cold on the surface, she had a warm heart. In the end, Xiao Bu advanced and publicly expressed his feelings. Yu Manman felt happy, as she had gradually developed feelings for him too.

Yu Manman was running out of painkillers and didn't know what to do next. The headmaster asked Teacher Lin to arrange a presentation, but due to Yu Manman's foot injury, only Ling Chen, Shi Xiaochun, and Pan Pan could participate. The headmaster thought this arrangement was acceptable. Yu Manman called Ling Chen, hoping he could get some painkillers for her. He guessed that her foot was still hurting, but he agreed to help her secretly.

During the presentation, students had their own questions. Shi Xiaochun told them that while dance could be tough and might not be the best choice, it allowed them to express their love. Life's path depended on their choices. The headmaster was very upset because even though the presentation encouraged students to pursue their dreams, enrollment rates had significantly decreased. The headmaster informed Teacher Lin, who felt that the students had done nothing wrong.

Later, Teacher Lin tried to book a studio but found out that other departments had already reserved them. They ended up with an older theater for their performance. Teacher Lin showed it to the students, emphasizing that they could invite many dance enthusiasts to watch. Although they would face many challenges, their mission was to perform the dance well.

In the evening, Ling Chen received a message from Yu Manman asking if the painkillers were ready. To keep it a secret, he quietly replied to her message.

Teacher Lin arranged for the students to clean the small theater. Hong Jiaoyang also came over to help. Although this time they could only perform in the run-down small theater, everyone was still very happy. After all, having a stage to showcase oneself is something to cherish. Ling Chen took the opportunity to find Yu Manman and gave her painkillers. Yu Manman didn't want Xiao Bu to know about this. Shi Xiaochun learned from Pan Pan that Ling Chen's last phone call seemed to be to Yu Manman. Feeling uneasy, Shi Xiaochun took Hong Jiaoyang to the library, and indeed saw Yu Manman coming out. At first, Shi Xiaochun thought she was overthinking, but when she saw Ling Chen following behind, she felt a bit disappointed.

To prevent Shi Xiaochun from continuing to be angry, Hong Jiaoyang took him to eat something delicious to ease the mood. Ling Chen kept calling Shi Xiaochun, but she refused to answer his calls. Ling Chen could only wait downstairs at the girls' dormitory. When Shi Xiaochun returned, Ling Chen asked her where she had been. Shi Xiaochun gave him a simple answer and then returned to the dormitory, leaving some emotional differences.

The next morning, as soon as Shi Xiaochun returned to the dormitory, she saw something dropped by Yu Manman. Upon opening it, she found a prescription with Ling Chen's name on it. Shi Xiaochun didn't understand what had happened between them, but she had a lingering doubt. Even during the performance on stage, Shi Xiaochun was not very engaged and kept making mistakes. Unable to bear it, when Ling Chen pulled her out to inquire about the situation, Shi Xiaochun showed him the prescription, prompting Ling Chen to explain everything. Shi Xiaochun realized she had misunderstood Ling Chen and forgave him, and their relationship improved.

Soon it was time for the performance. Everyone was a bit nervous because they were going to perform for the public, and many people came to watch as it was for external publicity. They were the opening act, and they had to do a good job. Shi Xiaochun, Ling Chen, and their group performed their own dance on stage, each with their unique style, creating a beautiful scene. However, Yu Manman was still rehearsing with Yu Lihua, hoping to achieve good results in the competition.

Next was Ling Chen's performance. This stage play was quite interesting, and Ling Chen's portrayal was very immersive, earning continuous applause from the audience. After the performance, Xiao Bu messaged Yu Manman to ask if she had finished performing. Then came the final curtain call, and Shi Xiaochun even invited Teacher Lin to speak on stage, making it a perfect farewell.

In the new semester, due to the success of their year-end performance, Teacher Lin decided to keep some of the acts. Yu Manman continued to prepare for the fun competition with Yu Lihua, even showing her the performance of another contestant. This contestant was considered Yu Manman's strongest rival, so she had to train every day to achieve good results. The group gathered at Pan Pan's house to eat. Ling Chen felt lucky to have met everyone. Before meeting them, he didn't even have a good friend. Shi Xiaochun thought it was enough to eat and drink heartily with her good friends, but she was still worried about Yu Manman, who spent most of her time practicing, even in the dorm. Yu Lihua kept urging Yu Manman to practice, and due to her intense efforts, Yu Manman injured her foot. Yu Lihua rushed her to the hospital. When Ling Chen learned that Yu Manman was admitted to the hospital, he asked Shi Xiaochun to get Yu Manman's wallet from the dorm, and there, Shi Xiaochun unexpectedly discovered that Yu Manman had taken a lot of painkillers. Yu Manman's mother blamed everything on Yu Lihua, and now Yu Manman's Achilles tendon was ruptured. Although it had been repaired through surgery, returning to her previous state was almost impossible. When Yu Manman woke up, the first thing she wanted to do was to continue rehearsing. However, when she saw her injured leg, she couldn't accept the reality. Her mother tried to console her, but Yu Manman drove her out.

Due to Yu Manman's injury, Yu Lihua no longer needed to rehearse. Unable to find a better student to replace Yu Manman in the competition, they had no choice but to withdraw. Yu Manman's mother blamed everything on Yu Lihua, even believing that it was her intense training that caused Yu Manman's Achilles tendon to rupture to an irreparable extent. Ling Chen thought for a long time and told Shi Xiaochun that he believed she was more suitable to replace Yu Manman in the competition. Encouraged by Ling Chen, Shi Xiaochun decided to give it a try. Xiao Bu, who was originally planning to start recording, suddenly received a call informing him that Yu Manman was in the hospital, causing him great concern. Shi Xiaochun personally went to find Yu Lihua, hoping to give herself a chance. This competition was not only for Yu Lihua but also for Yu Manman. Yu Lihua was strict with Shi Xiaochun, even saying that if she could perform all the moves within twenty-four hours, he would allow her to participate in the competition.

Xiao Bu bought some balloons to make Yu Manman happy, but Yu Manman's mother stopped him. Xiao Bu didn't give up, and in the end, he stuffed the balloons through the window and messaged Yu Manman, pretending that the balloons were keeping her company. Yu Manman was quite happy about it. Ling Chen accompanied Shi Xiaochun in rehearsals until late at night. The next day, she showed her progress to Yu Lihua. Yu Lihua didn't expect Shi Xiaochun to learn all the moves in one night. However, he still felt that Shi Xiaochun wasn't Yu Manman and didn't want to continue. After saying this, Yu Lihua left, and just when Shi Xiaochun was feeling a bit lost, she received a call from Xiao Bu. Xiao Bu said that Yu Manman was not in a good state, and since he was participating in the competition and couldn't be with her, he asked Shi Xiaochun to go. Initially, Yu Manman didn't welcome Shi Xiaochun, but Shi Xiaochun kept encouraging her. She told Yu Manman that she was her motivation and hoped she would recover soon so they could compete together.

Yu Manman handed over videos of her training to Shi Xiaochun, hoping it would be helpful. Originally, Shi Xiaochun wanted to give up the competition, but encouraged by Yu Manman, she decided to persist. After watching Yu Manman's preparation videos, Shi Xiaochun was deeply moved and finally found the feeling of Yu Manman. With the deadline for competition registration approaching, Yu Lihua suddenly received a video from Shi Xiaochun. He finally saw what he wanted to see and immediately registered Shi Xiaochun's name. Some time later, Shi Xiaochun saw her name on the list of preliminary selections during class and was very happy.

At this time, Yu Manman was still actively cooperating with rehabilitation. After Xiao Bu finished his work at night, he came to accompany Yu Manman in rehabilitation. Due to missing many training sessions, Yu Manman was worried that she couldn't return to her previous state. Xiao Bu acted as a human crutch, supporting Yu Manman during her rehabilitation. Soon, it was time for the official preliminary competition, and everyone was looking forward to Shi Xiaochun's spectacular performance.

When the official competition arrived, everyone watched as all the contestants performed on stage. It can be said that the participants in the competition were all very strong. Yu Lihua was a bit worried about Shi Xiaochun, but Shi Xiaochun didn't feel nervous at all. Soon, it was Shi Xiaochun's turn to perform on stage. Her performance on the stage was flawless, but at this moment, it seemed that there was an issue with her clothes. However, it didn't seem to affect much, and Shi Xiaochun completed her performance.

On the other side, after consulting with doctors, Yu Manman's parents learned that their daughter could no longer dance. Naturally, they couldn't accept this fact, but they had to thank the two experts for taking care of their daughter recently. Yu Manman overheard everything at the door. Dancing used to be everything to her, but now this sudden change was something she couldn't accept.

After the competition ended, Yu Lihua brought Shi Xiaochun to see Teacher Lin. Teacher Lin hurriedly informed them that Yu Manman could no longer dance. Yu Manman's parents rushed to the school to hold Yu Lihua accountable. However, at this moment, they received a notification that Yu Manman had gone missing. Everyone rushed to find her, and fortunately, Xiao Bu found Yu Manman. However, Yu Manman's parents still refused to let go of Yu Lihua. They even continued to escalate the situation online. The principal advised Yu Lihua not to attend classes for the time being, and Yu Lihua had no choice but to accept.

Due to Yu Lihua suddenly stopping classes, the training camp led by Shi Xiaochun was temporarily put on hold. Ling Chen stayed by Shi Xiaochun's side and promised to practice with her until the new teacher arrived. Unexpectedly, when the new teacher arrived, it turned out to be Teacher Lin. He mentioned that they needed their help with something. Ling Chen showed Shi Xiaochun the encouraging words from the internet about Yu Lihua, and this eased the burden on Yu Manman's mother. Shi Xiaochun successfully passed the preliminary round, and now they had to prepare for the next round. The principal encouraged them, but at this moment, Yu Lihua sent in his resignation letter. The principal was unwilling, and Shi Xiaochun was asked to convince Yu Lihua.

Despite Shi Xiaochun's efforts, Yu Lihua had made up his mind. He believed that Teacher Lin would do a better job. Ling Chen went to be with Shi Xiaochun's mother. He knew about the resignation and thought it was time for a change. Moreover, a school in San Francisco had sent her an invitation to teach there. Yu Lihua wanted to go there with Ling Chen. The modern ballet that Ling Chen practiced had indeed shown Yu Lihua a different side of him.

In the following period, Teacher Lin provided intensive training for Shi Xiaochun. The rematch was approaching, and Shi Xiaochun didn't want to lag behind. Ling Chen knew that Shi Xiaochun hadn't been eating well during this time, so he came to provide her with an extra meal. When Teacher Lin saw this, instead of scolding them, he urged them to finish quickly and continue training. Soon, the rematch arrived, and all the contestants showcased their specialties. Teacher Lin and Ling Chen were cheering for Shi Xiaochun backstage. Shi Xiaochun also displayed her unique style this time, completely different from the previous performance. Her performance won applause from the audience, but when Shi Xiaochun stepped down, she noticed that the judges' expressions didn't seem very positive. She was worried that she hadn't gained the judges' recognition.

In the end, Shi Xiaochun successfully advanced to the top ten. Although her score was not particularly high, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Shi Xiaochun is very worried that she won't be able to outperform others in her upcoming performance. She is also concerned that she doesn't stand a chance in the finals. Ling Chen is by her side, constantly comforting Shi Xiaochun. He even suggests that she should prepare an acceptance speech in advance so that she won't be so angry. Shi Xiaochun expresses her gratitude to Ling Chen, acknowledging that she has become the best version of herself because of him. When Ling Chen asks if she would support him even if he leaves to become better, Shi Xiaochun assures him that she would stand by his decision.

Ling Chen plans to go to San Francisco but asks his mother not to tell Shi Xiaochun as she is currently preparing for a competition, and he doesn't want her to be distracted. However, Yu Lihua believes that Shi Xiaochun has the right to know about it. Xiao Bu takes Yu Manman to his film set to relieve her boredom in the hospital. However, the female model they were expecting doesn't show up, and this delays Xiao Bu's schedule. Yu Manman volunteers to help, and surprisingly, the collaboration turns out to be excellent. The director is satisfied and praises Yu Manman's talent, suggesting that she could pursue a career in acting. This angers Yu Manman, and she leaves despite Xiao Bu's attempts to explain.

Shi Xiaochun has been struggling with her rehearsals lately and expresses her dissatisfaction to her teacher Lin Shian. She tells him that she cannot practice well in her current state and hopes he can make some changes. After class, she sees Ling Chen, who was checking the enrollment list of the San Francisco Dance Academy. Ling Chen hides the list, and Yu Manman, after returning home, faces criticism from her mother. She explains that everything she does is to make her mother happy, but her mother feels guilty for giving up her job in the dance troupe because of Yu Manman.

Ling Chen informs Lin Shian that he plans to help Shi Xiaochun during the finals by dancing together. Lin Shian is pleased and decides to involve Yu Lihua in the training as well. Before they start dancing, Yu Lihua tells Shi Xiaochun about Ling Chen's plan to go abroad. This revelation surprises Shi Xiaochun, and a conflict arises between her and Ling Chen. Yu Manman, spending her days in the hospital, overhears her parents arguing because of her inability to dance. She feels neglected, and even when she wants water, there's no one to help her. Feeling sad, she sheds tears.

The rehearsals for Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen's performance begin, but Ling Chen is not in good shape. They disagree on the ending of their dance, and there is a growing rift between them. The teacher advises them to resolve their issues before continuing. After Lin Shian and Yu Lihua leave, Ling Chen asks Shi Xiaochun if achieving a satisfactory ending is so difficult. Shi Xiaochun, unsure how to respond, leaves. After she leaves, Ling Chen receives an acceptance letter from the San Francisco Dance Academy. However, he hopes to make the right decision, considering his background in classical ballet.

Shi Xiaochun vents her emotions to Hong Jiaoyang, expressing her conflict between supporting Ling Chen and feeling lost if he leaves. Ling Chen overhears her and expresses his willingness to stay for her. Despite this, Shi Xiaochun still hopes Ling Chen can make the right choice.

While Xiao Bu is preparing for the competition, Yu Manman's mother comes to him, claiming that Yu Manman is missing, and she has packed up all her things. Xiao Bu is deeply worried about Yu Manman. Meanwhile, Yu Manman sits alone on the rooftop of the teaching building, contemplating that it wouldn't matter if she disappeared. Wanting to jump off, her parents try to persuade her from below. At the same time, Xiao Bu, standing on the competition stage, decides to leave after much contemplation. He goes to the rooftop to sing to Yu Manman, expressing his hope for her to stay by his side, promising to protect her happiness. It's Xiao Bu who helps Yu Manman regain faith in life, and Xiao Bu, in turn, gives up the competition.

The relationship between Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen improves. Shi Xiaochun believes that love helps individuals become better versions of themselves, and she supports Ling Chen's decision to study abroad. Xiao Bu, criticized by the director for giving up the competition, receives a message from Yu Manman, who says she is leaving for a while. Xiao Bu doesn't know how to respond, but he promises to support all of Yu Manman's decisions.

Whenever Shi Xiaochun has time, she helps Ling Chen pack his things. Ling Chen shows her his childhood photos, and Shi Xiaochun comments that Ling Chen's performance resembles modern ballet, connecting classical and modern ballet. Ling Chen suddenly gets inspiration on how to perform their final move in the upcoming competition. As Ling Chen is about to leave, everyone gathers to bid him farewell. The day of his enrollment is after the finals, leaving Shi Xiaochun deeply saddened.

As the competition approaches, their training intensifies. Shi Xiaochun struggles with a particular move, and despite her desire to practice more, she cannot get it right. Yu Lihua thinks it's a psychological issue, and Shi Xiaochun remains nervous. This situation makes Ling Chen feel uneasy.

Xiao Bu had once given up the competition and now has to sell his songs to others. He shares the recent events with Yu Manman, who reads every message but doesn't reply. Shi Xiaochun continues to practice in the rehearsal room. Ling Chen watches her and suggests she takes a break, but Shi Xiaochun fears that resting will make her think about Ling Chen leaving. She is determined to find the right feeling and does not want to disappoint Ling Chen.

Upon reviewing a contract, Xiao Bu discovers that the other party not only wants to buy the song but also wants to claim credit for it. This angers Xiao Bu, and he decides not to sell the song. Yu Manman finally sends a message to Xiao Bu, inquiring about his well-being. Xiao Bu expresses his discontent and the desire to meet Yu Manman. However, Yu Manman is unsure how to respond.

During the first rehearsal, Shi Xiaochun struggles with spins and continuously falls on stage. Everyone believes that she won't make it. With only eight days left until the competition, Shi Xiaochun locks herself in the rehearsal room, ignoring everyone's advice. After learning that Xiao Bu was deceived in a songwriting deal, Ling Chen thinks of a way to make Shi Xiaochun rest and not rehearse. Hong Jiaoyang tricks Shi Xiaochun to come out, and Ling Chen waits for her at the endpoint. Ling Chen takes Shi Xiaochun to the park, making her follow a path that everyone has prepared, hoping to give her encouragement and support.

Shi Xiaochun walks in the park following the directions Ling Chen gave. Along the way, she encounters Pan Pan, who hands over a mask to Shi Xiaochun and expresses gratitude for teaching her to remove her own mask. Pan Pan reveals her past insecurities, and Shi Xiaochun encourages her and wishes her luck in the finals. At that moment, Hong Jiaoyang is also nearby, waiting for her. Hong Jiaoyang reminisces about the time they were punished by their teacher for trying to lose weight, something deeply etched in Shi Xiaochun's memory. Hong Jiaoyang encourages Shi Xiaochun, hoping she will give her best in the competition.

The next encounter is with Yu Manman and Xiao Bu. Xiao Bu mentions that Shi Xiaochun encouraged him when he participated in a singing competition. He urges Shi Xiaochun not to forget the enthusiasm she had back then. Shi Xiaochun continues walking until she reaches a scenic signpost, unsure of the direction. Ling Chen has been waiting at the endpoint for a long time, unaware that Shi Xiaochun has walked in the wrong direction, getting farther away.

Ling Chen searches for Shi Xiaochun but fails to find her. He urges everyone to help look for her, showing great concern. Eventually, Ling Chen finds Shi Xiaochun. She is delighted to see him and mentions her sore feet. Ling Chen carries her back. Subsequently, they arrive at the destination. Everything is prepared, and a video of Shi Xiaochun's childhood starts playing. In her early years, Shi Xiaochun dreamed of joining the Hai Dance, practicing relentlessly despite numerous challenges. The events of these years are vivid in her memory. Initially, Shi Xiaochun was optimistic. Touched by the video prepared by everyone, Ling Chen understands that Shi Xiaochun is too eager to win, causing her to make mistakes. Shi Xiaochun recognizes her issues and has forgotten the initial purpose of dancing for the competition. Ling Chen reassures her, asking her not to be afraid, as everyone is with her on this journey, and she can do better.

Soon, it's time for the official rehearsal. Shi Xiaochun gradually finds her direction, but the students from the San Francisco Dance Academy are formidable. Ling Chen tells Shi Xiaochun that others seem so at ease on stage because they have a "dance soul." He helps Shi Xiaochun discover what her own dance soul is. After the rehearsal, Shi Xiaochun sees her father. He has come to support her, taking her to her former teacher and the stage where she used to perform, hoping she can rediscover herself.

At home, Ling Chen unintentionally sees pictures in his mother's box, realizing that the girl in Lin Shian's story is his own mother. Yu Lihua shares her past and tells her son that he has grown up, and the decisions for his life are now his own. The formal competition approaches, and Yu Lihua and Lin Shian come backstage to cheer and encourage them. Shi Xiaochun's parents watch the live broadcast at home. Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen perform the Butterfly Lovers on stage, resembling butterflies dancing gracefully. The judges acknowledge their performance. Although Shi Xiaochun didn't win first place, achieving fourth place is still a significant accomplishment for her. The only regret for Shi Xiaochun is that Ling Chen cannot share her joy. However, Ling Chen surprises her by returning. He never left; he didn't want to separate like his mother and Lin Shian, choosing love in the end.

Hong Jiaoyang opens his dance studio, and Xiao Bu's song gains recognition. Xiao Bu quickly shares this news with Yu Manman. Yu Manman becomes a dance assistant at school. Shi Xiaochun and Ling Chen are doing well. The "Losers' Alliance" maintains strong bonds, and everyone continues to live happily.

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