Episode 14 recap: Xian Confides in Cong About Having a Child
In this episode, Hui is initially reluctant to accept help but insists she can support both Xian and her child. However, after Xian's encouragement, she reluctantly takes the money. Xian reminds her that it’s meant solely for her use and not for Lao Wang. Xian admits that while her words may seem harsh, they are not directed at her mother; she genuinely believes Lao Wang is not a good man. Hui, on the other hand, feels that Xian is misjudging him.
As Xian’s baby approaches the 100-day mark, the downstairs tenants visit and compliment the child, suggesting the baby is beautiful and likely resembles the father. Their remark makes Xian uncomfortable, prompting her to take a walk. Unintentionally, she finds herself at the entrance of a film company, where she sees the now-famous Huang Man, a former supporting actress who once worked alongside her. Xian is captivated, momentarily lost in nostalgia.
Hui Kai Dong, the owner of the film company, notices Xian and greets her. He had previously admired her on the cover of a film magazine and invites her to join his company, which makes Xian very happy. After returning home, she decides to stop breastfeeding to maintain her figure and even visits Lao Wang for a new hairstyle.
Xian later approaches Hui Kai Dong to express her desire to continue acting, but he presents a newspaper featuring Xian and Meng Yu Nong’s past. Since he had just returned and didn’t know about Xian’s pregnancy, he worries about the implications for his company and ultimately declines her request. Frustrated and angry, Xian takes her feelings out on her child, believing everything has been ruined by the baby and regretting not having terminated the pregnancy. Hui angrily places the child in Xian’s arms, leading her to tears.
Following this incident, Xian struggles with her emotions, resorting to drinking and wandering aimlessly, neglecting the baby. One day, when the baby cries incessantly, Hui discovers the child has developed chickenpox and rushes them to the hospital. In the corridor, they unexpectedly run into Cong.
Hui lies, claiming the child is from a neighbor, while Cong mentions he has been in Shanghai and asks about Xian. Curious, Hui learns Cong is still single and deliberately hints that Xian is also available.
Hui returns home and shares her encounter with Cong, wanting to keep Xian’s motherhood a secret in hopes of rekindling their romance. She even informs Xian that Cong still lives at the same address.
Xian decides to visit Cong, who reveals that his hometown was destroyed. He expresses that after missing Xian at the docks, he thought he would never see her again, so he is pleasantly surprised by her visit. Despite her embarrassment, Xian feels compelled to see him. When Cong walks Xian home, he can no longer contain his feelings and embraces her, confessing his lingering love. Although he has resented her, he realizes he can’t let her go. Xian invites him to her home the next day to talk, and Cong agrees.
The following day, when Hui sees Cong arriving on his bicycle, she panics and wants to hide the baby. However, Xian stops her and confidently goes to the door with the child. Hui repeatedly warns Xian not to reveal the child’s identity, but Xian honestly discloses the baby’s connection to her. Cong is taken aback, surprised to learn that Xian has become a mother.
Hui attempts to explain Xian’s situation, arguing that she was young and inexperienced in handling such matters, but Xian insists on addressing the issue herself and sends Hui away. Cong, uncertain how to respond, hurriedly leaves.
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