Episode 24 recap: A Memorable Summer for Everyone
In Episode 24, Liu Qi Meng went to great lengths to give her grandmother Liu Xiu Ying a proper birthday celebration. The family had been so busy over the years that they hadn't been able to properly celebrate Grandma's birthday. On her birthday, they even brought out a photo of Liu Qi Meng's father and placed it on the table, hoping her late father's spirit could feel the warmth and watch over them happily.
Grandma Liu Xiu Ying had been missing her old friend Cheng Hua Jun, so she wanted to visit him in the hospital. Early in the morning, she prepared a delicious spread of dishes, and the thoughtful Liu Qi Meng accompanied her. At the hospital, Liu Xiu Ying introduced herself, but Cheng Hua Jun no longer recognized her, only remembering her by her old name, Li Xiu Qin. It wasn't until Liu Xiu Ying served the braised pork that Cheng Hua Jun recognized the familiar flavor and recalled it was Li Xiu Qin's cooking. That's when Cheng Hua Jun's grandson Xun Kai brought out his grandfather's diary, revealing a shocking secret - Cheng Hua Jun had actually missed his train because he was urgently called back home. He rushed back but couldn't find Li Xiu Qin, so he began writing her letters over the years, which he had kept, even as he developed dementia and feared forgetting their memories.
When Liu Xiu Ying read these letters, she was overwhelmed with emotion, unsure of how to face Cheng Hua Jun after all these years. Liu Qi Meng realized that if not for her father, her grandparents might have ended up together. But Liu Xiu Ying told her there are no "what ifs" in life - one must look forward, not dwell in the past.
The next day, Liu Xiu Ying prepared a lavish breakfast for Liu Qi Meng and secretly arranged a surprise. She got the neighbors to help while making an excuse to send everyone away. Downstairs, Xun Kai was waiting to greet Liu Qi Meng, and the neighbors showered her with blessings. Liu Qi Meng, no longer timid, confidently stood by her boyfriend as he drove her to her job, where she is now a successful career woman.
Liu Xiu Ying also received sponsorship from Wang Yi Ming to organize the neighbors in an anti-fraud awareness campaign, promising rewards for participation. Old Mr. Wang accidentally got caught in a money laundering scheme, but Liu Xiu Ying's timely campaign and the police's educational demonstration helped prevent him from falling victim.
Aunt Fang also shared her experience of being scammed, reminding everyone to stay vigilant. When Aunt Fang's tricycle went missing, the ever-helpful Liu Xiu Ying helped track it down to Liang Liang's Chinese medicine clinic, where she also encountered Aunt Sun Bai Fen bringing Aunt Fang a replacement vehicle.
On their way home, Xun Kai and Liu Qi Meng openly discussed his regret over their past insecurities that kept them apart, but now they cherish their reunion and vow never to part again, embracing each other tenderly. Lastly, the neighbors gathered for a family photo, including the late Mr. Yu Chang Jiang, never to be forgotten.
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