Episode 21 recap: Jiyuheng's Mother Passes Away
In episode 21, the department was busy pushing forward with client expansion, creating an energetic atmosphere. Amidst the hustle, Rao Jing inadvertently noticed that Tu Xiaoning's phone call tone was remarkably similar to her colleague Zhao Fanggang's, piquing her curiosity. At that moment, good news arrived - the paychecks had arrived, and Zhao Fanggang seized the opportunity to offer to collect Rao Jing's salary, hinting at an ulterior motive to collect a debt.
Meanwhile, the overjoyed Tu Xiaoning shared the good news with her fiancé Jiyuheng and went to the finance department to collect his payslip, unaware that this was witnessed by colleague Tang Yuhui. Though surprised, Tu Xiaoning quickly defused the awkward situation with a lighthearted joke.
After work, Rao Jing firmly declined Zhao Fanggang's offer to leave together, insisting on departing alone. Tu Xiaoning, however, rushed to the hospital to tend to Jiyuheng's critically ill mother. Though Tu Xiaoning assured her that Jiyuheng was successful, Jiyuheng's mother's gaze still reflected a deep longing for her son's return.
Just as Tu Xiaoning was briefly speaking with Jiyuheng, the emergency alarm suddenly blared at the hospital. Tu Xiaoning rushed to the ward to find Jiyuheng's mother had been urgently taken to the resuscitation room, with an anxious crowd gathered outside. Tragically, Jiyuheng's mother did not survive, leaving Tu Xiaoning devastated, self-blaming for not being able to protect this maternal love, and anxious about facing Jiyuheng's return.
At this time, Jiyuheng was anxiously waiting in the sky, while Tu Xiaoning's parents hastened to the hospital, silently supporting their distraught daughter with their embrace. Tu Xiaoning wept bitterly, regretting not being able to accompany Jiyuheng's mother on her final journey.
Upon landing, Jiyuheng immediately rushed to the hospital, and despite his own grief, he tightly embraced the tearful Tu Xiaoning. The two were overwhelmed with indescribable regret and pain. Jiyuheng held a solemn funeral for his mother, attended by many relatives and friends, permeated with a heavy, sorrowful atmosphere.
At the funeral, Tu Xiaoning unexpectedly encountered Rao Jing, and their unspoken understanding and empathy brought them closer. Outside the funeral, Zhao Fanggang presented Rao Jing with an expensive handbag, intending to express his concern, only to be misunderstood as an impulsive gesture. Rao Jing, with complex emotions, directly rejected the gift and left, leaving Zhao Fanggang bewildered and dejected.
After the funeral, Jiyuheng and Tu Xiaoning returned home, and Tu Xiaoning's gentle words and encouraging gaze helped Jiyuheng release his pent-up emotions. She made the dumplings her mother-in-law had taught her, the familiar taste bringing Jiyuheng to tears, his gratitude overflowing.
In the quiet of the night, Tu Xiaoning retrieved an old album, filled with cherished memories of Jiyuheng's childhood and his mother's heartfelt messages. These words were a guiding light, illuminating Jiyuheng's path forward and allowing him to feel the warmth and strength of his mother's love.
The next morning, Tu Xiaoning awoke to find Jiyuheng had gone out. He had shared photos of his outdoor excursion, as if announcing to the world that he was gradually emerging from the shadows and reclaiming the vibrancy of life. In this moment, Tu Xiaoning knew that no matter how arduous the road ahead, as long as they walked it together, they would face each new dawn with resilience.
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