Because of Love Episode 20 Recap
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Nie Dongyuan and Nie Yusheng frequently visited Sun Ping at the hospital. Sun Ping, affectionately calling Nie Dongyuan "Grandpa," asked if they could continue playing together after his discharge, and Nie Dongyuan promised they would, even inviting him and his mother to his home. Sun Ping's recovery progressed well, and he was soon ready to be discharged. Nie Yusheng, anticipating a future with them, meticulously prepared his home, cushioning sharp corners and laying carpets to ensure Sun Ping's safety.
A colleague, Dr. Li, urgently requested Nie Yusheng to play as a striker in a hospital football match the next day. Nie Yusheng initially declined, citing a lack of practice and stamina. However, seeing Sun Ping's excitement and desire to watch the match, Nie Yusheng agreed, despite Tan Jing's concerns about Sun Ping's health. Nie Yusheng reassured her that Sun Ping was physically well enough to attend and deserved to experience such joys.
The next day, Nie Yusheng played energetically, scoring goals, and Sun Ping cheered enthusiastically until he fell asleep in the second half. As they walked back to the hospital, Nie Yusheng carried the sleeping Sun Ping. He informed Tan Jing that his home was fully ready for her and Sun Ping to move in, highlighting the safety measures taken and the convenience of its location to the hospital. Tan Jing remained largely silent, her emotions complex.
That evening, as Tan Jing read a bedtime story, Sun Ping expressed a wish to watch football matches every week. The following morning, Nie Yusheng arrived at Sun Ping’s ward only to find Tan Jing and Sun Ping gone. Believing they had been discharged and gone home, he went to Tan Jing’s apartment, but no one answered. Feeling lost, he contacted Wang Yuling, who was equally clueless about Tan Jing’s whereabouts.
Tan Jing had taken Sun Ping to a rental apartment. Sun Ping, disliking the unfamiliar surroundings, wanted to go home, and Tan Jing promised they would return in a few days. Nie Dongyuan, furious that Tan Jing had taken his grandson, immediately dispatched people to locate them. He suspected Tan Jing had been planning to escape with Sun Ping all along, while Nie Yusheng believed something else must have happened.
Mr. Quan soon informed them that Tan Jing and Sun Ping had been found. As Tan Jing went downstairs to collect a food delivery, she was startled to see Nie Yusheng waiting. He confronted her, asking why she had left. Tan Jing explained she wanted Sun Ping to grow up happily, free from unnecessary burdens, and that she could not allow Nie Dongyuan to take him away from her.
Nie Yusheng tried to persuade her, arguing that the unfamiliar environment was not good for Sun Ping's recovery, and that Tan Jing herself was too exhausted. He promised to stand by her and prevent his father from taking Sun Ping. However, back at the hospital, Nie Yusheng overheard Nie Dongyuan and Mr. Quan discussing the custody case. Mr. Quan stated that if the matter went to court, Nie Yusheng’s authorization would be needed.
Nie Yusheng firmly refused, saying he would not fight Tan Jing for custody. Nie Dongyuan dismissed Nie Yusheng's objections, confident in his ability to force Tan Jing to surrender Sun Ping without court intervention. He warned Nie Yusheng that if he didn't fight for custody, Tan Jing would disappear with Sun Ping, and he would lose them both. Mr. Quan urged Nie Yusheng to comply for his own good.
Later, Wang Yuling visited Tan Jing, expressing relief and questioning her sudden departure. Tan Jing revealed that years ago, Nie Dongyuan's lawyer had coerced her into signing away custody rights while Sun Ping was in critical condition. She admitted she had been unable to tell Nie Yusheng about it then or now. Nie Dongyuan's lawyer then formally notified Tan Jing that the Nie family would pursue full custody, pointing out her weaker financial and living conditions.
Tan Jing retorted that her deep understanding of Sun Ping's needs was more important than money and defiantly declared she would fight for her rights as a mother in court. Sheng Fangting introduced Tan Jing to Ms. Xu, a lawyer. Ms. Xu advised Tan Jing that she had an advantage but cautioned her about the opposing side's potential underhanded tactics. She also warned that taking Sun Ping away might be used against her.
Ms. Xu instructed Tan Jing not to contact the Nie family directly and to consult her on all decisions. When Nie Yusheng called to discuss Sun Ping, Tan Jing, following advice, handed the phone to Ms. Xu. Ms. Xu informed Nie Yusheng that she was Tan Jing’s attorney and that all communications regarding the custody case should go through her, advising him not to contact Tan Jing privately. She also mentioned sending a legal attest letter to his lawyer.
Upon learning that Tan Jing had hired a prominent lawyer, Nie Dongyuan instructed Mr. Quan to ensure Mr. Qiao resolved the custody matter within five working days. Mr. Quan explained that such lawyers often took on high-profile cases for free due to the Nie family's reputation. He also relayed that Qingsheng Group had inquired about potential share changes in Dongyuan Group due to the custody dispute.
Nie Dongyuan reassured Mr. Quan that this was a family matter that wouldn't impact company affairs. He specifically instructed Mr. Quan not to inform Nie Yusheng about their tactics and to ensure Sun Ping was not frightened. Mr. Quan believed Tan Jing had many vulnerabilities that could be exploited. To further undermine her, he arranged for her to be terminated from her job.
Tan Jing accepted the termination, telling her colleague, Shu Qin, that she appreciated her and Sheng Fangting's support and now needed a job. Later, worried about the impact on custody, Tan Jing called Sheng Fangting. He confirmed that lacking a stable income would be detrimental, and suggested she tell Nie Yusheng about his father's role in her own father's death. Tan Jing refused, stating she wouldn't involve Nie Yusheng now if she hadn't before.
Ms. Xu had found evidence that Nie Yusheng had undergone extensive psychological treatment, attending over forty sessions in three years at a Belgian hospital. She believed this could be presented as proof of a serious mental illness, which would be highly beneficial to Tan Jing's custody case. However, after careful consideration, Tan Jing decided against using this information, asserting that Nie Yusheng had never harmed her, and she did not wish to target him.
Meanwhile, Nie Yusheng was unexpectedly notified of an investigation by the hospital’s audit office, prompted by an anonymous report alleging he accepted bribes during the CM project. Nie Yusheng denied the accusations, explaining that the project was a collective decision by hospital experts and that all records were available for review. Mr. Fang, his superior, was incensed by the baseless allegations, vouched for Nie Yusheng’s integrity, and offered to have the entire department testify on his behalf. Nie Yusheng requested that Mr. Fang keep the investigation from his father, a request Mr. Fang agreed to.
