Lin Ge wanted to try her hand at ring toss but found it too expensive. Nie Chi, noticing her fondness for a pink stuffed toy, bought many rings to help her win it. He successfully landed a ring on the prize, making Lin Ge incredibly happy. She considered it the most special gift she had ever received. Later, the two returned to their dorms, unable to sleep as they replayed the sweet moment in their minds.
Back at home, Lin Ge and her two friends were greeted by Fang Chao, who overheard his father talking about how the three of them looked out for one another. Fang Chao, however, refused to admit it, claiming they had left him behind. Fang Chao’s mother was concerned about the dynamics between the trio. She worried that if Lin Ge realized both boys had feelings for her, it might lead to difficult choices, potentially hurting her son.
When Nie Chi arrived, he boldly challenged his senior, declaring his determination to surpass him. Meanwhile, Tong Le greeted Lin Ge enthusiastically, and Lin Ge, in high spirits, warmly greeted her dormmates, who found her to be a cheerful and lovable person.
Fang Chao overheard one of his dormmates talking about wooing a girl and marrying someone who sparkled like a gem. Amused, he mocked his dormmate relentlessly. Later, Fang Chao messed up Nie Chi’s freshly folded clothes, stirring more tension. Gao Kai announced in the girls’ dorm that there would be a physical fitness test the next morning, warning that failing it would mean no grades. He was impressed when Nie Chi, after intense training, was the only freshman who didn’t collapse, recognizing his potential.
Li Haifeng, now a national team coach, meticulously assessed each student. He called Fang Chao, Nie Chi, and Lin Ge for an evaluation of their physical abilities, instructing them to continue training. Nie Chi was paired with another girl for practice, which upset Lin Ge. She was further disheartened when the coach told her to imitate a senior’s skills, thinking it would limit her chances to interact with Nie Chi. Distracted during practice, she ended up falling and injuring her leg.
Nie Chi, deeply concerned, took Lin Ge to the hospital and later helped her analyze the senior’s techniques to speed up her improvement. His gaze towards Lin Ge was filled with tenderness, and Lin Ge began to notice a subtle, indescribable emotion towards him. Fang Chao, hearing about Lin Ge’s injury from dorm gossip, felt hurt that he was the last to know.
Gao Kai attempted to create a rift between Fang Chao and Nie Chi but failed. It seemed Gao Kai and Nie Chi had unresolved tensions.
Lin Ge attentively watched an interview featuring Nie Chi’s senior, which made Nie Chi slightly jealous. He tried to mask it with smiles in front of Lin Ge. When Nie Chi and his female teammate were interviewed, the girl appeared nervous but soon relaxed, smiling sweetly at her partner. This sight upset Lin Ge. Fang Chao noticed her mood and tried to comfort her, though he playfully remarked that Nie Chi and the girl made a great pair.
Noticing Lin Ge’s unusual behavior, Nie Chi asked why she was eating so much food lately. Lin Ge, annoyed, abruptly took her meal away. Meanwhile, Lin Ge overheard that Wei Wei had been selected for the national team without needing to compete and might even join the international team in the future. She felt envious. Shan Shan, meanwhile, followed Wei Wei enthusiastically, asking for guidance and enjoying her efforts, though Lin Ge found this excessive. Shan Shan, however, remained delighted with her approach.
