Episode 36 recap: Trouble in Paradise for the Lv Family
As time passes, the lives of Gu Xiao Meng and Lv Xiang have undergone major changes. Wang Hong has finally recovered and returned home, overjoyed to see his grandson, as if all his ailments have disappeared. Lv Xiang suggests bringing Gu Xiao Meng's mother, Liu Mei Qin, to live with them, and the Lv family readily agrees, seeing it as a way to show their gratitude to Gu Xiao Meng.
Gu Xiao Meng visits her mother at the nursing home, sharing photos of the children. She also privately informs her brother, Gu Xiao Song, of her decision to divorce Lv Xiang. While Gu Xiao Song believes the misunderstandings have been cleared up and that divorce is unnecessary, he understands his sister's decision and says he will continue to apologize in an effort to save the marriage.
However, Gu Xiao Meng firmly states that the problems between her and Lv Xiang go beyond just misunderstandings, and that separation may be the best choice. From now on, the care of their mother will fully depend on the siblings.
When Lv Xiang returns home to the empty house, he is filled with a sense of loss, reminiscing about the sweet times he and Gu Xiao Meng once shared. He wears their old matching pajamas and leaves Gu Xiao Meng's by her side, while she silently watches over the children, both unable to sleep due to their heavy hearts.
Wang Hong and Lv Zhi Gao strongly urge Gu Xiao Meng not to divorce, but she stands firm in her decision. She thanks her parents for their concern, but emphasizes that the children will always be their grandchildren, whether she and Lv Xiang are together or not. Seeing Gu Xiao Meng leave, Wang Hong is filled with resignation and sadness.
Lv Xiang drowns his sorrows with his friend Bao Cheng, who tries to inquire about Ma Tian Ai, but Lv Xiang remains tight-lipped. Back home, his parents again plead with him not to divorce, but he only says he will think it over carefully. Liu Mei Qin also tries to persuade Gu Xiao Meng not to divorce, but Gu Xiao Meng remains resolute.
Ma Tian Ai has found a new job and plans to leave. She meets with Lv Xiang to express her gratitude and inquire about his situation. Lv Xiang confides in her about Gu Xiao Meng's divorce proposal, and seeks her opinion on the matter.
The Episode Review
In the latest episode of the family drama "Family," the cracks in Gu Xiao Meng and Lv Xiang's marriage continue to deepen. After Wang Hong's recovery, the Lv family welcomes Gu Xiao Meng's mother, Liu Mei Qin, into their home, but this gesture of goodwill is not enough to heal the growing rift between the couple.
Gu Xiao Meng has made the tough decision to divorce Lv Xiang, much to the dismay of their families. While her brother Gu Xiao Song and the Lv elders plead with them to work things out, Gu Xiao Meng remains resolute, feeling that the problems in their relationship go beyond just misunderstandings.
The episode is marked by a somber tone as both Gu Xiao Meng and Lv Xiang struggle with the impending end of their marriage. Lv Xiang is visibly shattered, clinging to the remnants of their once-happy life together, while Gu Xiao Meng appears to have made peace with her choice, though it is clear the decision weighs heavily on her.
The introduction of Ma Tian Ai's character also adds an intriguing subplot, as Lv Xiang seeks her counsel on his marital troubles. This raises questions about whether she may play a role in the unfolding drama, further complicating the Lv family's already complex situation.
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