Episode 40 recap: Gu Xiao Meng and Lv Xiang Reconcile
In Episode 40, Xu Zhihang reminds Gu Xiao Meng that they are no longer in their teens or twenties, and they should pursue their own happiness. He knows that on a sailboat, no matter the circumstances, the goal is always clear. Xu Zhihang then brings out a necklace to give to Gu Xiao Meng. Gu Xiao Meng stands there silently, allowing Xu Zhihang to help her put on the necklace. Xu Zhihang is not in a hurry for Gu Xiao Meng to give him an answer right away, but hopes that on the performance day, Gu Xiao Meng will wear the necklace, signaling a fresh start for them. Gu Xiao Meng promises to give Xu Zhihang an answer on the performance day.
Lv Xiang tells Wang Hong that as long as she recovers, he is willing to listen to her and go on a blind date in a couple of days to find a daughter-in-law for her. Wang Hong is shocked, as this is not the outcome she wanted. She suddenly realizes that Gu Xiao Meng and Lv Xiang's divorce was because they interfered in the couple's lives. Just a couple of days ago, Lv Xiang said he wanted to remarry, and now he's willing to go on a blind date, making Wang Hong even wonder if her illness has relapsed.
Lv Zhi Gao tries to reassure Wang Hong, but Wang Hong is no longer calm. She goes back to the hospital to confirm her test results, and the doctor assures her that everything is fine. However, Wang Hong is convinced that the doctor is afraid to tell her the truth, and asks Lv Xiang to bring back the test results, which Lv Xiang has already taken home.
Wang Hong believes that Lv Xiang is acting strangely and suspects that he and the doctor have conspired to deceive her, thinking that her illness has relapsed, which is why Lv Xiang is so willing to go on a blind date. Lv Xiang is looking at photos of Gu Xiao Meng on his phone when Gu Xiao Song comes to inform him that Beehive has proactively reached out to collaborate, after Gu Xiao Song had simply posted about it on social media.
Lv Xiang is not very excited, thinking about how he had received the good news about his mother's test results and rushed home, only to witness Xu Zhihang putting the necklace on Gu Xiao Meng. Gu Xiao Song is surprised, but Lv Xiang says he understands, and that this project is his final gift to Gu Xiao Meng. Gu Xiao Song still calls Lv Xiang "brother-in-law" and says he will only ever recognize Lv Xiang as his brother-in-law.
Wang Hong is convinced that she is about to die, refusing to eat or drink and lying there despite Lv Zhi Gao's pleas. Lv Zhi Gao is frantically moving around the room, reminding Wang Hong that she still has a grandchild to take care of, but nothing seems to motivate Wang Hong, who continues to sigh and moan, as if her illness has become terminal.
Wang Hong calls Gu Xiao Meng, begging her to bring the child over so she can see him one last time. Although Gu Xiao Meng has a performance that evening and needs to go to the theater in the afternoon, she agrees to Wang Hong's request. Wang Hong weakly asks Lv Zhi Gao to help her sit up so she can change clothes and wait for her grandchild.
Lv Xiang and Gu Xiao Song, along with Bao Cheng, go to meet the CEO of Beehive. While waiting, Bao Cheng and Gu Xiao Song both feel the need to use the restroom, but to their surprise, the assistant who comes to greet them is Ma Tian Ai. Since Ma Tian Ai is more familiar with Lv Xiang's design concepts, the CEO has her speak with Lv Xiang first.
Wang Hong is lying on the bed, not feverish, but she has Lv Zhi Gao continuously change her towel until she hears the doorbell ring. When Gu Xiao Meng arrives, she notices something is not right and instinctively calls out "Mom," which immediately makes Wang Hong burst into tears and collapse into Gu Xiao Meng's embrace.
Wang Hong confesses that she has been wrong from the beginning, that bringing Gu Xiao Meng to this place was a mistake, because young people have their own lifestyles and careers. She regrets forcing Gu Xiao Meng to have a child and take care of the household according to her own expectations. Wang Hong realizes that her outdated beliefs have harmed both Gu Xiao Meng and the family.
Wang Hong acknowledges that Gu Xiao Meng and Lv Xiang's divorce was her doing, and she tells Gu Xiao Meng that she no longer wants to impose her will. But she knows that it's too late, and all she can do now is ask Gu Xiao Meng to live happily according to her own preferences. Gu Xiao Meng comforts Wang Hong's emotional outburst, aware that her condition is quite poor. Lv Zhi Gao informs Gu Xiao Meng that Wang Hong has not eaten or drunk anything for two days, indicating her dire state.
Lv Xiang's design was renamed "Up High, Down Small". After seeing the design, Ma Tian Ai gave her own conclusion, believing that this plan might not be what they wanted, because since she came here and raised the most opinions with the CEO, it was not to always use intelligence to solve problems, but to ignore emotions.
The reason they still need to cooperate with Lv Xiang this time is because of what Ma Tian Ai and the CEO proposed, because she saw the problems in Lv Xiang and Gu Xiao Meng, this plan solves the current problems with intelligence, but there will still be emotional problems tomorrow, and the emergence of all problems is not within expectations, so what if unexpected things happen.
Ma Tian Ai feels that this is also a problem that Beehive should consider, and it is also an area where the two companies should cooperate. Lv Xiang suddenly understood something and handed over the following matters to Baocheng and Gu Xiao Song, and he hurried home. In front of Wang Hong, Lv Xiang emphasized that he would never force Gu Xiao Meng to remarry, but he was willing to wait for Gu Xiao Meng's decision for the rest of his life. They originally lived different lives in different places, but still came together, and in the future, they will face and solve any problems in life together without escaping.
Wang Hong reminded Lv Xiang with tears in her eyes that Gu Xiao Meng was behind him. Lv Xiang turned back and looked at Gu Xiao Meng, and their eyes met. When Gu Xiao Meng left, Lv Xiang chased after her. Gu Xiao Meng blamed Lv Xiang for going on a blind date, and Lv Xiang blamed Gu Xiao Meng for accepting Xu Zhihang's gift, but also emphasized that he was serious about what he said. However, Gu Xiao Meng expressed that she had no confidence in Lv Xiang and left. Seeing Gu Xiao Meng's figure walking further and further away, Lv Xiang shouted to Gu Xiao Meng that he had confidence in both himself and Gu Xiao Meng, and Gu Xiao Meng left with a smile on her face.
After returning home, Liu Meiqin kept urging Gu Xiao Meng to have Lv Xiang come back, as she thought the person who sent the mangoes was Lv Xiang, and Lv Xiang had been good to them all these years, and she missed Lv Xiang. Gu Xiao Meng knew that her mother had mistaken the person, and Liu Meiqin realized that she might always be confused and mistaken, but reminded Gu Xiao Meng not to make the same mistake.
Gu Xiao Meng seemed to suddenly understand something as she stared at the necklace in her hand. Xu Zhihang was anxiously waiting for Gu Xiao Meng to come to the performance hall, while Lv Xiang had already arrived at the roller coaster, which was the place where he and Gu Xiao Meng first met, and the place Gu Xiao Meng came to every year on her birthday. Lv Xiang suddenly remembered Gu Xiao Song's words that Gu Xiao Meng always rode the roller coaster alone, and Lv Xiang had never gone.
Lv Xiang finally made up his mind to ride the roller coaster, wanting to overcome his fear. He nervously closed his eyes and reminded himself not to be afraid. However, Gu Xiao Meng sat beside him and asked if he was really not afraid. Lv Xiang opened his eyes in surprise to see Gu Xiao Meng next to him, hardly believing his eyes.
Gu Xiao Meng went to the hall to see Xu Zhihang and returned the necklace to him. She admitted that Xu Zhihang was perfect, but she liked the self in her everyday life more. Xu Zhihang watched Gu Xiao Meng leave with a smile on his face. Gu Xiao Meng smiled and waved at Lv Xiang, and the roller coaster started. Although Lv Xiang's fear was still there, he shouted loudly, "Gu Xiao Meng, I love you!" They had a beautiful beginning and will face the ups and downs of life together. He thanked Gu Xiao Meng for letting him bravely sit on this roller coaster of life and move forward courageously.
Although there are many unpleasant things in life, there are also many joys and sweetness. The family can bring them a sense of happiness, and they can face it with laughter. Wang Hong kept watching her own clips, but couldn't understand anything. Lv Zhigao reminded Wang Hong to look at the diagnosis report, which clearly stated that no abnormalities were found. Wang Hong was excited and happily hugged her great-grandson, also reminding Lv Zhigao to make her a big bowl of noodles with two eggs, and Lv Zhigao obediently went to the kitchen to cook.
The classmates returned to the classroom to attend the graduation ceremony, crazily hugging and singing and dancing together. Liu Hong, Ma Tian Ai and others also came to the classroom, but did not see Gu Xiao Meng. On the big screen, images of Gu Xiao Meng and Lv Xiang romantically gazing at each other by the river were projected. Lv Xiang reached out and invited Gu Xiao Meng to enjoy the scenery by the river, and he expressed his hope that she would marry him again, because he loved Gu Xiao Meng and knew that there would still be difficulties in life, but he would never choose to escape again.
Gu Xiao Meng also sincerely expressed her love for Lv Xiang, and the two embraced and kissed passionately by the river.
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