Episode 36 recap: Lin Shuang and Gu Xu finally became a couple through marriage.
Wei Ming got drunk at a bar, and even though the bartender advised him that he had had too much to drink, Wei Ming ignored it. He went out and found Jiang Xi, expressing that some things are fair trades and there was no need to force anything that wasn't hers. He questioned why they had to team up against him and Lin Shuang. Jiang Xi admitted that she had been calculating and ended up hurting herself.
Wei Ming suddenly saw a scene from the past when he was together with Lin Shuang, taking care of Guoguo. He felt happy and content back then. Realizing that everything was gone, he regretted it and knelt in the park, shedding tears of remorse. Lin Shuang stated that she still believed Wei Ming was a good person. Jiang Xi admitted that he was a winner in life, having a lovely daughter like Guoguo and a understanding wife. However, he acknowledged that his greed caused him to end up in his current situation, turning a surefire winner in life into what he was now.
Lin Shuang and Gu Xu cooked at home. Gu Xu expressed that if it came down to a choice between Lin Shuang and Wei Ming, she would definitely fight to protect their love. Just as they were about to kiss, Guoguo interrupted them, saying that the pot was burning. Jiang Xi asked Ma Ding if he had seen the news about him online. Ma Ding confirmed that he had seen it but said it was all in the past. Jiang Xi admitted that he was indeed fearful and anxious about love and was not ready to embrace new feelings. He expressed a desire to remain lifelong friends if possible, with his position just below Lin Shuang. Ma Ding said it was fine and that there were no hard feelings. Jiang Xi stated that he was glad to have met him.
Guoguo participated in a competition and received praise from everyone. She declared that she would participate in the Olympics in the future. Wei Ming stood on the stage, watching Guoguo and the happy Lin Shuang family. He felt a tinge of sadness and left. Wei Ming returned to the company and stated that he was just a worker in the acquisition case, with Huang Dong making all the decisions. The leader remarked that Huang Dong was his father-in-law, and it seemed a bit unfair to say that. Wei Ming asserted that he couldn't let himself take the blame and bear the consequences alone. The leader bluntly pointed out that his shrewdness sometimes blinded him from seeing many things clearly.
Jiang Hai found Jiang Xi and said that their mother was stubborn but had a soft heart, and she still cared about Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi felt a bit uncomfortable hearing that. The next day, he returned home and recounted the year of his high school entrance examination when he fell ill and hoped his mother would bring him a glass of water. However, his mother had said she had to take care of Jiang Hai and their father, so why should she take care of him? Jiang Xi revealed that he had remembered that incident for many years and had always pushed himself to become a Jiang Xi that his mother could be proud of. Jiang Mu didn't say anything but held his hand tightly.
Wei Ming was taken away by the police, and he felt helpless as he looked at everything familiar. Lin Shuang mentioned that Guoguo was still waiting for Wei Ming to accompany her to Disneyland. Gu Xu suggested telling Guoguo that Wei Ming had gone abroad. However, Lin Shuang expressed that she didn't want to lie to Guoguo and preferred to tell her the truth directly and then help her digest the situation.
Huang Jia Yi also learned to face the unknown in life after the birth of their child and worked hard to create the life they wanted. Lin Shuang found Wei Jie, and they reminisced about the past when they helped each other. When Wei Jie chose her current marriage, Lin Shuang acknowledged that choosing to save her own marriage was the most difficult path, as there is no definitive answer in marriage, as long as one feels it's worth it.
Lin Shuang and Ma Ding were surprised to learn that Jiang Hai had also found a girlfriend. Lin Shuang looked radiant and energetic while giving a presentation. She was a bit confused when she saw the changing patterns on the big screen. At that moment, Gu Xu knelt down on one knee, and Lin Shuang was deeply moved and accepted his proposal.
Later, they held their wedding ceremony. Lin Fu solemnly handed Lin Shuang over to Gu Xu, and both of them felt deeply touched. Lin Shuang looked at Gu Xu in front of her and expressed her gratitude. Gu Xu apologized for making her wait for so long.
Although Jiang Xi arrived late, she held the bouquet as the bride and looked towards Ma Ding, who was observing from the side. (End of the entire drama)
The reason why this drama is captivating lies not in the actors themselves, but in the advocated storyline: when faced with a marital crisis, instead of focusing on attacking the adversary or the third party, the emphasis is on gathering evidence and striving for independence, possessing unique cognition and a reservoir of knowledge, refusing to be starved or defeated.
In this drama, the original wife and the third party join forces to deal with the scumbag male lead, introducing a new approach. The female protagonist's rationality and clarity in the drama not only help herself but also extend support to the third party and even the fourth party, not only repaying grievances with kindness but also forming friendships and comradeship.
Such values are worth promoting. There's no need for women to make life difficult for other women. Enlightened women should engage in battles with high intelligence.
Seeing Guo Guo cry when her parents were fighting reminded me of my childhood when my father would often argue with my mother. There were even times when my mother had to struggle to raise me alone, doing difficult farming work by herself. My father would frequently leave me and my mother at home.
Back then, we were very poor, and our house didn't even have a proper front door. We were always afraid of burglars entering our bedroom. Every time we encountered a thief, it was my mother who protected me, while my father was nowhere to be found.
My life has only had my mother in it, and now that I've grown up and gotten married, I've encountered a husband like Wei Ming. It's truly a terrible situation. Watching this TV drama has made me even more overwhelmed, and I've completely burst into tears.
This is really something that happens in real life, it's exactly the same. When men get into trouble, they always try to justify themselves like this. It's exactly the same, he actually did it, but he still acts like he's innocent.
It's so frustrating, and he even turns around and blames you, saying it's because you don't want to make it work.
I truly shed tears while watching, the storyline is exactly the same. It's a vivid portrayal of real-life situations.
The plot mirrors what happens in reality. Never easily believe what men say, especially when they say they love you every day while still cheating behind your back.
I can't keep up with her even when she decides to disband Xiaoying Technology. Her character seems too self-righteous. She claims it's to test the company's resilience in the market through investments, but in reality, Wei Jie's recognition and Pan Shi's approval have already proven that point.
At this point, with Gu Xu's financial support, they could have continued Xiaoying. It's not just for herself, but also for the creative team who worked hard alongside her. She could dissolve it with just a single sentence, contradicting her earlier fear of disappointing everyone.
It's really frustrating how they deliberately created illogical twists and turns just for the sake of a plot twist. It's really unsettling...