: Yu Tu officially returns to the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). He is tasked with taking over a rover project from his senior, Guan Zai, who is out sick.

: Yu Tu regrets that he never gave Jingjing the birthday present he intended to offer.

: His mentor, Director Zhang, encourages him to pursue Jingjing, but Yu Tu remains silent about his feelings of unworthiness.

Following the rejection, both characters deal with the fallout in their own ways:

: Knowing that Yu Tu’s career requires privacy, Jingjing proactively has her manager, Sister Ling, suppress any public attention drawn to him after the gaming event.

In episode 15 of You Are My Glory (2021), titled the romantic tension between Yu Tu (Yang Yang) and Qiao Jingjing (Dilraba Dilmurat) reaches a heart-wrenching turning point following the conclusion of the gaming competition. The Second Rejection

As their two-month gaming partnership ends, Yu Tu informs Jingjing that he is returning to the aerospace institute and can no longer play with her. On the drive back, Jingjing realizes the depth of her feelings and asks her driver to stop so she can chase after him. She bravely confesses her love once more—ten years after her first rejection in high school—but Yu Tu rejects her again. He cites their "different worlds," believing his career as a scientist won't provide the financial stability or time she deserves as a top celebrity. Return to Aerospace

This episode is widely considered one of the most emotional in the series, shifting the tone from lighthearted gaming interactions to the mature, realistic struggles of balancing personal dreams with romantic longing. You Are My Glory Episode 15 Recap - Drama MLKY