Episode Summary
Wen Yifan faces painful truths about her father's death and her mother's regrets, while finding solace and unwavering love in Sang Yan. A birthday wish for a future proposal solidifies their bond. Simultaneously, Su Haoan confronts his past and embraces a future filled with familial love. The episode ends with Sang Yan and Wen Yifan facing a move and sharing an intimate moment.
Spoiler Alert
The episode opens with a heart-wrenching scene where Wen Yifan shares a meal with her father. He adds hot water to his rice, explaining it's easier on the stomach – a subtle hint at his declining health. It's Wen Yifan's birthday, and her father's absence is explained away with a business trip, masking the painful truth that he's hospitalized. In his final moments, he makes Wen Yifan promise to care for her mother, emphasizing that she is the closest person to her.
Following an interview with a bullied student, Wen Yifan receives a call from Sang Yan, who tells her to stay put, and he is on the way. However, Zhao Yuandong, Wen Yifan's estranged mother, arrives. Zhao Yuandong is filled with regret for not believing Wen Yifan in the past and for neglecting her daughter when she needed her most. She tearfully begs for a chance to occasionally see Wen Yifan. The encounter brings back painful memories for Wen Yifan, particularly of her mother's remarriage and pregnancy shortly after her father's death. Zhao Yuandong reveals that her new husband, Zheng, has been unfaithful. Wen Yifan, seeing her mother's vulnerability, feels a pang of pity. However, she firmly tells Zhao Yuandong that after this meeting, she will delete all contact information, essentially declaring that she is already dead, metaphorically killed by Che Xingde (a relative who had previously caused Yifan severe trauma).
Sang Yan arrives to pick up Wen Yifan. She expresses a birthday wish: if next summer is as long as this one, she wants Sang Yan to propose to her. He joyfully agrees. She has another wish: to be carried on his back. Sang Yan immediately crouches down, fulfilling her wish. As they leave, Wen Yifan cries, lamenting that no one loves her except Sang Yan. He reassures her, declaring that he only loves her.
Meanwhile, Su Haoan and Zhong Siqiao visit the site of a past car accident with Su Haoan's grandparents. His grandmother reveals that they hid the truth from him because he was too young at the time. She emphasizes that he has always been their beloved grandson, and his name is a combination of his parents' names, signifying their deep love for him. Su Haoan finally confronts his past, vowing to live confidently, supported by the love of his family. His grandfather promises his grandmother they will go on a road trip together, fulfilling her wish.
Sang Yan plans to attend Wen Yifan's work event but is delayed by urgent issues at the office. Wen Yifan, anxiously awaiting his arrival, asks a colleague to record her performance. As the event progresses, she grows increasingly worried that he won't make it. Just as her solo dance is about to begin, Sang Yan arrives. Watching her graceful performance, he is moved to tears. He finds her backstage, drapes his coat over her shoulders, and leads her out. Due to their landlord reclaiming their apartment, they need to move. Sang Yan tells Wen Yifan to only worry about packing her belongings; he will handle the rest.
Back at their apartment, Sang Yan initiates a passionate kiss as soon as they walk in. He is captivated by Wen Yifan's radiant presence on stage and feels incredibly lucky to have her. The episode concludes with Sang Yan carrying Wen Yifan to bed.
