Episode 23 recap: Deng Li Jun is completely immersed in singing.
After finding out Zhou Tai Sheng's secret, Duan Ning still doesn't quite understand Zhou Tai Sheng's decision, after all, it's really not worth it for two people in love to break up over such small matters. Love is simply about two people loving each other, there's no need to consider the feelings of the elders. This is how Zhou Tai Sheng used to think as well, but ever since his father fell ill, his views have completely changed. Although you know Deng Li Jun really hates him now, perhaps when he's older he'll have a chance to tell her the truth.
Even so, Zhou Tai Sheng will persist until the college entrance exam is over, also because he promised Deng Li Jun, apart from this one time of deceiving her, he has never deceived her before. When Zhao Su Gui learned of her daughter's heartbreak, she was very saddened, and Deng Shu was there comforting his wife the whole time.
Now, she has also learned that her husband has fallen ill with a heart condition. Zhao Su Gui can no longer hold it in and breaks down crying, and she also tells Deng Shu to go to the hospital with her for a checkup tomorrow, to which Deng Shu agrees. In the evening, Deng Li Jun comes to Duan Ning's doorstep, and Duan Ning had just gone out to collect the dried shoes. Deng Li Jun finally breaks down crying uncontrollably, as the two who were in love ended up with such a result. Duan Ning now dares not tell Deng Li Jun the truth, the only thing he can do is quietly stay by Deng Li Jun's side and listen to her sing, as Deng Li Jun recounts her past with Zhou Tai Sheng, as if it all happened just yesterday.
This journey will probably take Duan Ning a very long time to forget. Duan Ning hugs Deng Li Jun, hoping she won't be so heartbroken. Zhao Su Gui takes her husband to the hospital for a checkup, the doctor instructs him on how to take his medication, and Zhao Su Gui also tells Zhou Min that Deng Shu has a heart condition, which was once considered a very serious illness.
Zhao Su Gui is worried that her husband's poor health will prevent him from doing heavy work, so she plans to call over Mei Xiu. However, Zhou Min is concerned that Mei Xiu will be bothered by her and Hei Gou's situation, as Hei Gou is her brother. But there's no better choice right now, so Zhou Min agrees. Zhao Su Gui then goes to find Mei Xiu, who is initially unwilling, but Zhao Su Gui keeps talking about how difficult it is for Zhou Min, and Mei Xiu finally agrees.
Duan Ning brings a gift to Zhou Tai Sheng, who is about to return to the US. Before leaving, he has been to every place where he and Deng Li Jun left footprints. Tomorrow he will be leaving, and it's uncertain when he will return, or if he'll ever come back.
Zhou Tai Sheng and Deng Li Jun have passed through many places together, they just never encountered each other. The two will never meet again. Zhou Min sees that her daughter has been in a somewhat unsettled mood lately, and Duan Ning tells her that Zhou Tai Sheng is leaving. Zhou Min has always been reluctant to let her daughter get involved in Deng Li Jun's affairs, but from her daughter's words, she can sense that Duan Ning has not yet let go of Zhou Tai Sheng.
Time has passed quickly, and Old Five has also become a soldier. Third Brother saw Duan Ning shopping nearby and wanted to invite her to eat pork intestines, but Duan Ning disliked the smell and refused. Mei Xiu and Zhou Min argue constantly, a lifestyle that Deng Shu seems to have gotten used to. However, Zhou Min is very strict with the children. All these years, Zhao Su Gui has been accompanying her daughter on performances to increase her fame, and Deng Shu sometimes has heart problems when she gets emotional.
After returning home, Mei Xiu continues to tell Sichuan that she suspects Zhou Min is interested in Deng Shu, but Sichuan quickly refutes his wife's claim. Duan Ning has actually been in contact with Zhou Tai Sheng, and Deng Li Jun has become even more famous in Hong Kong, though she has rarely come back in the past two years.
Zhou Tai Sheng stays by his father's side and takes care of him carefully. He can only learn about Deng Li Jun's news from the media, and seeing his father gradually recover gives him some comfort. Deng Li Jun's songs have spread throughout Hong Kong, with her recordings playing everywhere.
No matter the song, Deng Li Jun can handle it with ease, thanks to Ji Fei's keen eye for talent in discovering her. Otherwise, Deng Li Jun might have only visited Hong Kong once and not returned. Since she has also experienced a breakup, she has poured all her energy into singing.
Zhou Tai Sheng listens to Deng Li Jun's songs when he has the chance, and his mother knows he has not yet let go of her. After the night's performance, Ji Fei wants to invite Deng Li Jun to have a late-night snack, as he has also developed feelings for her. However, Deng Li Jun directly refuses, saying they are not a good match.
Ji Fei still refuses to give up, and Deng Li Jun says she doesn't even want to have a romantic relationship. Deng Shu takes her daughter to a house and gives the key to Deng Li Jun.
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