A Love So Romantic Episode 30 Recap
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Gu Yanxi spotted Su Xiaowan from afar and rushed to embrace her, calling out her name. He expressed how long he had waited for this moment, saying it had been three years since he found her and he had so many things to tell her. Su Xiaowan, after removing his mask, recognized the man she had longed for, but firmly pushed him away, asking him to mind his behavior.
He questioned her reaction, explaining that he remembered everything, knew of her past suffering, and was now divorced from Cheng Qianyu, with Mammy Liu's schemes against her also exposed. Su Xiaowan replied, "That's good." He recounted his three-year search for her across many places, realizing the vastness of the world and the difficulty of finding someone. Su Xiaowan, however, reminded him that three years had passed, and she had moved on to a new life.
She insisted they not dwell on the past, as it no longer mattered. When he asked why, she stated she had begun a new life and moved on, adding that she had given him a choice back then, and he hadn't chosen her. Gu Yanxi argued he had amnesia, but Su Xiaowan challenged him, asking if he could guarantee he wouldn't forget again.
She expressed gratitude for the accident, as it revealed the insurmountable gap between them, asserting, "We aren't suitable for each other. Gu Yanxi, I don't wish to go back to the way we were. Nor will I do that." Gu Yanxi countered that if they weren't suitable, it would have been evident from the start. Gu Yanxi suggested they start anew, but Su Xiaowan declined.
Just then, Xin Ziqian appeared, stating, "As you can see, she and I have already started afresh." Su Xiaowan confirmed their relationship to Gu Yanxi, saying, "As you can see, Ziqian and I are dating now. Back then, my future was me and you, but now, my future is me and him." She concluded that she hadn't expected to meet him again and suggested they "smile and let it go." Gu Yanxi desperately pleaded for her to reconsider.
Later, Xin Ziqian apologized to Su Xiaowan for hiding Gu Yanxi's presence. He explained that he had only learned of Gu Yanxi that morning and hesitated to tell her, fearing she would waver and leave with him. Su Xiaowan understood, realizing this was why he had suddenly proposed moving to Mingzhou. She reassured him, saying she would have done the same.
She admitted she was also uneasy and afraid of seeing Gu Yanxi, fearing all her past efforts would be undone, and confessed that her mind had wavered briefly. Xin Ziqian then told her he used to believe her happiness was all that mattered, even if he wasn't the cause. But seeing her repeatedly sad, he no longer wished to entrust her to anyone else. He wanted to bring her happiness himself and asked for a chance, which Su Xiaowan accepted.
The next morning, Gu Yanxi waited for Su Xiaowan outside her residence. When she appeared, he insisted he would follow her wherever she went. Xin Ziqian told Gu Yanxi to respect Su Xiaowan's decision, but Gu Yanxi maintained that while they could make their own choices, they could not change his decision to not give her up. Xin Ziqian challenged him. As they traveled toward Mingzhou, both men vied for Su Xiaowan's attention.
Xin Ziqian enthusiastically described Mingzhou's culinary delights and cultural offerings, while Gu Yanxi interjected that he was also familiar with the city. Su Xiaowan, uninterested in their bickering, eventually left them to argue, saying, "I'm leaving. You two, carry on." Xin Ziqian observed that Gu Yanxi was acting differently than before, noting that he used to keep his emotions hidden and follow rules, but now he was playing around like a child.
Gu Yanxi explained that after Su Xiaowan left, he would repeatedly visit their old places and perform their past activities, pretending she was still with him, but it was never real. He shared that only after seeing her again did he feel the happiness he had lost over the past few years return.
He also revealed that after his mother's death, he hadn't known what happiness was until he met Su Xiaowan, but after she disappeared, he returned to his old state. The following day, as Su Xiaowan bathed by the river, a wild cat suddenly startled her, causing her to scream. Both men rushed to her aid. Gu Yanxi quickly covered Xin Ziqian's eyes, forbidding him from peeping, while Su Xiaowan cried out for them not to approach.
Upon their arrival in Mingzhou, Xin Ziqian's Cuju teammates greeted them. One teammate mistakenly addressed Su Xiaowan as Xin Ziqian's sister-in-law. Gu Yanxi immediately questioned this, asking since when she had become Xin Ziqian's wife. Later, the teammates inquired about the confusing relationship. Xin Ziqian clarified that Su Xiaowan was his girlfriend, and admitted Gu Yanxi had been following them.
The teammates vowed to help Xin Ziqian win Su Xiaowan's heart, promising to create romantic opportunities for them before the upcoming competition. Gu Yanxi continued to feign an arm injury, seeking Su Xiaowan's assistance. Xin Ziqian, recalling how Gu Yanxi once used a needle to scare him, arranged for a local veterinarian with acupuncture skills to treat Gu Yanxi. The veterinarian, after examining Gu Yanxi's arm, stated he found no injury and expressed confusion.
Gu Yanxi attempted to avoid the treatment by claiming a business meeting, but Xin Ziqian insisted, highlighting the importance of health. During the acupuncture, the veterinarian humorously warned of various acupuncture points, including the "muteness point," "infertility point," and "laughter to death within 100 steps." Later, Su Xiaowan confronted Xin Ziqian, realizing he had orchestrated the acupuncture. Xin Ziqian grinned, acknowledging his act as a response to Gu Yanxi's past actions.
Su Xiaowan told him she had hoped Gu Yanxi would give up and go home if the journey became too difficult. Xin Ziqian playfully teased her about her concern for Gu Yanxi, but she dismissed it, stating she merely wanted to leave the past behind. Xin Ziqian, telling her not to overthink, invited her to go somewhere with him. Xin Ziqian took Su Xiaowan to play Cuju.
He taught her how to kick the ball, instructing her to imagine it as something she wanted to avoid and kick it away. After a lively game, Su Xiaowan remarked on how good it felt to sweat from the exercise, and Xin Ziqian asked if she felt better. As they lay on the grass, Su Xiaowan reflected on how Xin Ziqian had always been there for her during difficult times.
She then expressed her desire to walk hand in hand with him through the rest of their lives. Xin Ziqian held her hand, and Su Xiaowan thanked him. From a distance, Gu Yanxi watched their harmonious moment, a look of profound loss on his face. Yuanhe, noticing Gu Yanxi's distress, sympathized that Xin Ziqian was now Su Xiaowan's boyfriend, placing Gu Yanxi in a passive position.
Despite Gu Yanxi's impatience, Yuanhe proposed a plan: trick Xin Ziqian into a wilderness animal trap, providing him with supplies for the night. Then, Yuanhe would send a messenger to Su Xiaowan, pretending to be Xin Ziqian, asking her to meet him at the Tudigong temple. Su Xiaowan wondered about the sudden meeting location. Meanwhile, Xin Ziqian fell into Yuanhe's trap.
Yuanhe explained his actions were to give Gu Yanxi and Su Xiaowan a chance to reconcile and then left Xin Ziqian in the pit with food and warm clothes, promising to rescue him in the morning. Su Xiaowan arrived at the Tudigong temple, surprised to find Gu Yanxi instead of Xin Ziqian. She questioned him about Xin Ziqian's whereabouts, and Gu Yanxi admitted to using Xin Ziqian's name to summon her.
He led her to a wishing tree, explaining he had searched extensively to find a similar one at this spot. He reminded her of their past wish for "eternity" made before Yue Lao, the matchmaker god, and recounted how he had personally written every red ribbon on the tree, never forgetting his promises since her departure. He apologized for her past suffering and his failure to protect her, pleading for another chance.
Su Xiaowan cut him off, stating that all the sweet talk and memories were in the past and no longer mattered. Gu Yanxi insisted he didn't believe that. Su Xiaowan concluded, "Gu Yanxi, forget it. I'm tired. We aren't suitable for each other. Nor are we destined to be. That's why we came across so many obstacles and ended up being apart."
Gu Yanxi countered, "If we weren't meant to be, why did I still bump into you after three years? Since we met again, it means we're destined to be." As heavy rain began to fall, Gu Yanxi pulled Su Xiaowan into a tight embrace. He implored her not to be troubled by the past and suggested they "start anew." Su Xiaowan, surprised, asked, "Seriously?" He continued to plead, confessing, "The absurdity and foolishness were mine. Together, let's start over, all right?"
