Episode 17 recap: Ji Yu Heng Persuades Tu Xiao Ning to Give Up the Project
In episode 17, Ling Wei Yi was enjoying a quiet evening at home with her dinner and TV. When Qi Yu found out, he promptly went to visit her. The two took a stroll along the seaside, where Ling Wei Yi expressed her longing for the ocean. Qi Yu then tenderly carried her on his back, walking barefoot through the waves, warming her heart with his actions.
As the sea breeze blew, Ling Wei Yi felt a swell of warmth in her heart, confident that their future would be beautiful. In Qi Yu's mind, he was secretly sketching out plans to build a love nest with Ling Wei Yi. At that moment, a call from Qi Yu's parents broke the tranquility. Ling Wei Yi politely declined their invitation to meet, and the two continued to immerse themselves in the serenity and sweetness that belonged only to them.
Qi Yu received a stern call from his father, scolding him for being away from home for so long, while his mother defended him. Qi Yu knew that he had given up the bright future his family had mapped out for him to follow his heart and find Ling Wei Yi. This decision not only cost him a stable career but also worried his parents greatly.
However, as Qi Yu gazed at the peaceful and content Ling Wei Yi by his side, he chose to bury his troubles deep within, unwilling to cast a shadow over her world. Meanwhile, the arrival of Zhao Fang Gang added an unusual touch to Rao Jing's life. His carefully prepared takeout, even down to the plating, filled the home with warmth and vitality. In Zhao Fang Gang's company, Rao Jing unconsciously recalled the comforting presence of her late father.
On the other hand, Tu Xiao Ning and Ji Yu Heng's home was bustling with the joyous atmosphere of the Lunar New Year. The dumplings they had hand-wrapped, hidden with coins and dates, symbolized the blessings and sweetness of the new year. When Ji Yu Heng's mother was fortunate enough to find the coin in her dumpling, the whole family erupted in laughter and happiness. Tu Xiao Ning snuggled up to Ji Yu Heng, her heart filled with hopes and expectations for the future.
This was her first Lunar New Year spent with Ji Yu Heng outside of her home, and it allowed her to deeply feel the warmth and sense of belonging of a family. She silently wished that every Lunar New Year in the future would be spent together with Ji Yu Heng, weaving their own chapters of happiness. As night fell, Ji Yu Heng's mother quietly went upstairs, holding a pair of carefully selected engagement rings, and gently handed them to Tu Xiao Ning.
The two exchanged smiles and put the rings on each other's fingers, their hearts overflowing with gratitude and joy. Ji Yu Heng's mother looked at them, her eyes shining with tears, and said contentedly, "Seeing you two so happy together, I am truly satisfied." Ji Yu Heng firmly held his mother's hand and promised, "You will be healthy and safe, and we will all be by your side."
Afterwards, the atmosphere between Ji Yu Heng and Tu Xiao Ning became subtly sweet, as he gently pinned Tu Xiao Ning against the wall, and the two became lost in a deep kiss, as if the entire world had frozen. Meanwhile, Zhao Fang Gang woke up from the sofa to find that it was already 3 AM, with the uneaten food scattered on the table.
Intending to leave quietly, he unexpectedly discovered Rao Jing's home was slightly messy. Out of kindness, Zhao Fang Gang began quietly cleaning up until Rao Jing woke up. The sight of Rao Jing in her pajamas made Zhao Fang Gang's heart race, but he maintained his gentleman's demeanor and eventually left at Rao Jing's insistence.
However, Zhao Fang Gang's heart had already been captured by Rao Jing. He thoughtfully reminded her not to take out the trash on the Lunar New Year's Day, his words revealing his deep care for her. At the same time, Tang Yu Hui brought her proposal to Ji Yu Heng, and the two discussed work matters.
Tang Yu Hui shared her joy at successfully finding a client, while Rao Jing jokingly mentioned the situation with Tu Xiao Ning and the project with the general manager. Just then, Tu Xiao Ning entered the elevator, unexpectedly encountering the departing Ji Yu Heng.
The two rode the elevator together, and Tu Xiao Ning took the opportunity to ask Ji Yu Heng to approve her project as soon as possible. Ji Yu Heng reminded her earnestly not to be careless and to continue working hard. At noon, Zhao Fang Gang coincidentally encountered Rao Jing dining alone, and he deliberately approached her, initiating a lighthearted yet slightly tense conversation.
Zhao Fang Gang not only discussed a wide range of topics, but he also knew the news of Tang Yu Hui's promotion, but Rao Jing's enthusiasm for him seemed to be lacking, her responses appearing quite cold. Meanwhile, Tu Xiao Ning was facing an important moment in her career - the progress of her project would determine whether she could be formally promoted, so she invested more effort and dedication than ever before.
However, when the meeting was held, while Ji Yu Heng publicly praised Tang Yu Hui, he privately informed Tu Xiao Ning of a discouraging news - the project she had been working on had to be terminated due to the unethical background of the general manager. This decision seemed to have made Tu Xiao Ning's efforts meaningless, and even though her colleagues did not know the details, they could sense her disappointment.
Afterwards, Tang Yu Hui approached Tu Xiao Ning in an apparently caring manner, revealing that she had informed Ji Yu Heng about the general manager's situation, which further complicated Tu Xiao Ning's emotions. At the same time, Zhao Fang Gang went to Rao Jing's house to retrieve some materials for work, and he dressed up meticulously, even wearing perfume.
However, when he saw Rao Jing's clothes scattered around, he couldn't help but "meddle" and start organizing them, and he even had a subtle reaction to Rao Jing's lace nightgown, momentarily forgetting his original purpose and becoming completely absorbed in the scene before him.
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