• Aired:2024-07-17, Last updated: 2024-07-19 12:02

Episode 35 recap: Red Flags in Lv Xiang and Gu Xiao Meng's Marriage

After being away for a long time, Lv Xiang finally returned home. Gu Xiao Meng was waiting inside and informed him that the medical specialist, Dr. Wu, had examined Wang Hong and that the surgery would take place the next day. Lv Xiang was deeply grateful for Gu Xiao Meng's assistance, and he wanted to mention the matter Gu Xiao Song had brought up, but Gu Xiao Meng interrupted him, believing that their mother, Wang Hong, would recover, and that they would address their own issues once she woke up.

The next day, the surgery was successful, but Dr. Wu emphasized that while the procedure went well, whether Wang Hong would regain consciousness still depended on the family's emotional support. This once again filled everyone with worry. Lv Xiang wanted to personally care for Wang Hong, but Lv Zhi Gao politely refused, expressing his desire to be the one to watch over his wife.

Gu Xiao Meng visited Liu Mei Qin at the nursing home, and Liu Mei Qin suddenly realized that she was partially responsible for Wang Hong's critical condition. Feeling guilty, she expressed a desire to visit Wang Hong and apologize. Although Gu Xiao Meng was hesitant, she agreed to let Liu Mei Qin go.

Later, Jia Bao called Lv Xiang to inform him that the company had decided to terminate his employment due to his actions damaging the company's image. While the boss, Zhang, tried to resolve the issue, he was unsuccessful. This added tremendous pressure on Lv Xiang, leaving him mentally exhausted. One day, while driving, he accidentally hit a young girl on the side of the road, but fortunately, the child was unharmed, and the incident was not pursued further. When Lv Xiang returned home, he sat there silently, soaking wet.

Gu Xiao Meng urged him to change his clothes, and after a long silence, Lv Xiang told her that he had been fired from his job. Discussing Wang Hong's condition, Lv Xiang was deeply anxious, fearing that his mother would become comatose. On his way back, he nearly hit another child, which left him shaken.

Gu Xiao Meng couldn't help but cry upon hearing this, but she didn't know how to console him. Feeling overwhelmed, Lv Xiang even suggested getting a divorce to Gu Xiao Meng. Hearing the word "divorce," Gu Xiao Meng's tears fell silently. She didn't respond, but instead tightly gripped her child's clothing, seemingly making a decision.

The Episode Review

"Family" Episode 35, titled "Red Flags in Lv Xiang and Gu Xiao Meng's Marriage," is a poignant and emotionally charged episode that delves deeper into the challenges facing the central characters.

The episode skillfully weaves together multiple storylines, heightening the tension and drama. Lv Xiang's return home, the ongoing concerns surrounding Wang Hong's health, and the brewing issues in Lv Xiang and Gu Xiao Meng's marriage all converge to create a compelling narrative.

The performances are noteworthy, particularly the subtle yet powerful portrayal of Lv Xiang's growing stress and despair as he faces job loss and the fear of losing his mother. Gu Xiao Meng's quiet strength and her attempt to hold the family together also stand out.

The episode's climax, with Lv Xiang's suggestion of divorce, is a gut-wrenching moment that leaves the audience on the edge of their seats, wondering about the fate of this once-strong couple.