Because of Love Episode 30 (Ending) Recap
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Tan Jing and Nie Yusheng rushed to the hospital, where Sun Ping's condition was critical, requiring family to sign a notice of critical illness. Overwhelmed with despair, Tan Jing prayed to exchange her own life for her son's, but Nie Dongyuan intervened, stating that she was too young and that he, an old man, would gladly offer his life for his grandson's safety.
Dr. Fang, the doctor, emerged from the operating room and informed the family that Pingping was being transferred to the ICU for observation. He explained that Pingping was still unconscious due to a high fever and that his condition could change at any moment. He stressed that Pingping needed to survive the next 24 hours and regain consciousness for there to be hope.
Later, Dr. Fang spoke privately with Nie Yusheng, confirming Pingping's vital signs were stable for the moment and reiterating the importance of him waking up. He also warned Nie Yusheng about Nie Dongyuan's deteriorating health, noting that his father was overexerting himself and advised Nie Yusheng to be prepared for it. Nie Yusheng then urged his father to go home and rest, promising to inform him immediately when Pingping woke up.
At home, Nie Dongyuan sat looking at photos of himself and Pingping, tears in his eyes. He had previously told Pingping a gentle lie, saying he was "leaving now" but would return to see him after he woke up. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Pingping eventually opened his eyes and called for his mother, much to Tan Jing's relief. Nie Yusheng was overjoyed to see his son awake and immediately called his father with the good news.
However, the call went unanswered, as Nie Dongyuan had quietly passed away on his sofa. When Sheng Fangting received news of Nie Dongyuan's death, he briefly lost his composure before regaining control of his emotions. Back in the hospital, Pingping told Tan Jing he missed "Papa Jun," and then asked why his Grandpa Nie hadn't visited.
Pingping remembered Nie Dongyuan telling him he was going somewhere "far, far away," a place with no transport, and reassured him that as long as Pingping's "generator" (heart) kept working, Nie Dongyuan would "never die." Nie Yusheng organized a memorial service for his father, Nie Dongyuan. Many employees from Dongyuan Group and Nie Dongyuan's old friends attended, including Sheng Fangting.
One friend shared that Nie Dongyuan had wished for a cheerful send-off, stating that he was a stubborn but classy man who always finished what he started. Nie Yusheng then spoke, admitting that his relationship with his father had been strained; he saw Nie Dongyuan more as a strict mentor who tried to mold him into someone he wasn't, rather than understanding his true desires.
Their emotional distance only lessened when his father fell ill, and Nie Yusheng began to truly understand the immense effort Nie Dongyuan had put into building Dongyuan Group from humble beginnings. He expressed profound regret for never having had the chance to truly resolve their differences or even have one last argument. Since Pingping was still hospitalized, Tan Jing played a pre-recorded message from Pingping on a toy dog.
In the message, Pingping apologized for not being able to attend and reassured his grandpa that his "generator" was fixed and would keep working, ensuring Nie Dongyuan would "never be gone." After Pingping's heartfelt message, the recording unexpectedly continued, revealing a past conversation between Sun Zhijun and Mr. Lei. Sun Zhijun claimed he was forced by Quan Yucheng to commit an act under threat to his family.
Mr. Lei then revealed that Quan Yucheng was behind the past incident involving Tan Shaohua, and that Quan Yucheng had embezzled funds that Nie Dongyuan had intended for Tan Jing's family, leaving Nie Dongyuan to unknowingly take the blame. The police successfully restored Sun Zhijun's mobile phone and found a recording of a call between Sun Zhijun and Quan Yucheng, where Quan Yucheng was arranging a meeting.
Sun Zhijun stated he didn't want money but sought an explanation, to which Quan Yucheng agreed, sending him a location for a noon meeting. With this evidence, the police immediately launched an operation to arrest Quan Yucheng. Meanwhile, Shu Qin informed Sheng Fangting that she was leaving. She returned his ring and keys, explaining that she married him to understand the depth of her love for him, and now she had her answer.
She decided to go home to spend time with her parents, whom she had left to study at sixteen. Despite Sheng Fangting's plea for her to stay, she gave him a final hug and left. Sheng Fangting was left alone and despondent, reflecting that his mother was the only person who had never abandoned him. Later, Shu Qin received a package containing a letter from Nie Dongyuan and the Nie family's ancestral bracelet.
In the letter, Nie Dongyuan apologized to Shu Qin on behalf of Sheng Fangting, acknowledging that the current situation was his fault. He expressed hope that after his death, Sheng Fangting's hatred would diminish, allowing him to become a trustworthy person, and wished for Shu Qin to ultimately become a part of the Nie family. Shu Qin was left with complex emotions after reading the letter. Quan Yucheng faced trial for his crimes.
The court found him guilty of accepting bribes as a non-state functionary and of intentional homicide. He was sentenced to six years in prison for bribery and received the death penalty with a two-year suspended sentence for homicide, along with lifelong revocation of his civil rights. Nie Yusheng, Tan Jing, and Pingping visited the graves of their deceased loved ones, including Sun Zhijun, finding a measure of peace after the truth came to light.
With misunderstandings resolved, Tan Jing and Pingping moved into Nie Yusheng's home. One morning, Nie Yusheng woke up to the sight of Tan Jing in the kitchen and Pingping happily eating breakfast. It was a scene he had only dreamed of, now a reality, signifying the fulfillment of his long-held dream for a complete family. Reflecting on their journey, Nie Yusheng asked Tan Jing if she regretted meeting him, suggesting her life might have been simpler without him.
Tan Jing responded that while her life might have been less complicated, she would not have experienced such profound love, affirming that falling in love with him was the best thing that ever happened to her.
