A Robot in the Orange Orchard Episode 30 (Ending) Recap
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Yang Shanshan regained consciousness in the hospital, feeling relieved to see Lu Sen by her bedside. Meanwhile, Fu Yang also awoke and was relieved to learn that Yang Shanshan and Lu Sen were safe. He noticed Kang Li'er's injured hand, which she sustained while protecting him. Kang Li'er tried to dismiss her wound, but Fu Yang insisted it be treated. Kang Li'er then told him, "Taking good care of yourself is the biggest concern you can show me. Got it?"
Fu Yang agreed. She fed him porridge and urged him to rest. Dr. Ou visited Yang Shanshan and apologized for his past harsh attitude and words. Yang Shanshan graciously accepted, understanding he acted out of concern for Lu Sen and that their perspectives differed. She expressed her surprise that Lu Sen publicly disclosed his illness for her sake. Dr. Ou reassured her, explaining that keeping the secret had burdened Lu Sen for years, and revealing it might be beneficial.
He added that Lu Sen never cared about public opinion. Dr. Ou, revealing himself to be Lu Sen's uncle, then thanked Yang Shanshan for helping Lu Sen overcome his emotional barriers, believing in genuine affection despite deception, and embracing the world, something he, as Lu Sen's uncle, had been unable to achieve for years. Yang Shanshan, surprised to learn he was Lu Sen's uncle, asked if Lu Sen had fully recovered.
Dr. Ou stated that observation was still needed, but Lu Sen's condition had fundamentally changed through recurrence and self-healing because his will to protect her emerged from within, allowing him to acknowledge his feelings for her and find strength in love and goodwill rather than focusing solely on negativity. When Lu Sen woke up and found Yang Shanshan's bed empty, he immediately went to search for her, fearing she might be captured again.
Dr. Ou observed that Lu Sen's allergy, which stemmed from distrust, was now different because he had found someone he could wholeheartedly rely on. Lu Sen found Yang Shanshan in the garden and, despite Dr. Ou's presence, rushed to embrace her. Dr. Ou discreetly left them alone. Yang Shanshan expressed concern about Lu Sen's injuries, but Lu Sen held her closer, admitting his heart ached because she was hurt.
He playfully remarked that a kiss wasn't "sweet enough," and they shared a tender moment. Yang Shanshan's Uncle arrived at the hospital, expressing his anger that she hadn't informed him about her accident. Yang Shanshan tried to reassure him, but her uncle warned her he would have taught her "a lesson!" if anything serious had happened. Lu Sen stepped in, taking responsibility for Yang Shanshan's involvement and apologizing for misleading her uncle about Yang Shanshan's whereabouts.
Her uncle sternly told Lu Sen to keep his "promise as a man" and ensured "this better not happen again in the future." He then presented Lu Sen with a sum of money, explaining it was a collection from neighbors to help cover the compensation costs for the information leak. Lu Sen was deeply touched and, after some hesitation, accepted it, playfully remarking, "I'll take it as if everyone bought the company shares."
Later, Lu Sen and Yang Shanshan reflected on the situation. Lu Sen asked her uncle about how it felt to lie, to which her uncle replied, "Not bad." Lu Sen suggested that sometimes, "we lie to protect the ones we love." Her uncle agreed, feeling that in such moments, "the truth doesn't seem so important anymore." Lu Sen concluded that "Only the one I have in my arm right now is the most important."
News reports confirmed that Li Jingcheng, former director of IMU Group, was indicted for violating personal data and illegally restricting personal freedom. Lu Sen reassumed his role as chairman and immediately held a press conference to restore public trust. He addressed the recent turmoil and assured users that IMU Technologies would prioritize rare diseases, using technology to advance treatment, referencing Friday as a miracle.
He announced that for the next five years, IMU would continue supporting Dr. Fu Yang's Team Alpha in developing AI robots for emotional companionship, revealing their new generation of robots would be named "Orange." Lu Sen also introduced a new sub-brand focused on smart home products for a warm lifestyle, an idea inspired by the winner of this year's IMU Creativity Competition, Yang Shanshan, making her family proud. Li Zhan visited his father, Li Jingcheng, in prison.
Li Jingcheng sarcastically questioned Li Zhan's presence, remarking, "A son put his own dad in prison." Li Zhan informed his father that Lu Sen had reinstated his position at IMU. Although he initially considered resigning, he decided to stay and work for IMU to atone for the wrongs their family had inflicted upon the Lu family. This infuriated Li Jingcheng, who vehemently declared, "It's the Lu family, it's Lu Cheng and Lu Sen that did us wrong!"
Li Zhan then revealed the devastating truth: on the night of Lu Cheng's accident, he was actually trying to protect Li Jingcheng by helping him conceal a major corporate error, even arguing with Mrs. Lu about it. Lu Cheng had urged Li Jingcheng to resign and audited his accounts not to punish him, but to safeguard him from legal prosecution, offering his own money to cover the financial losses.
Li Zhan emphasized that Lu Cheng considered Li Jingcheng his "best friend, his closest brother up until his passing." Overwhelmed by the revelation, Li Jingcheng struggled to accept it, repeatedly muttering, "Impossible." The truth broke him, and he expressed deep regret, lamenting, "What did I do all these years? I will bear the consequences for my own mistakes. This is the punishment I deserve. I can't avoid it."
Li Zhan promised to wait for his father's return, saying, "Dad, I'll wait for you to come home." Yang Shanshan blindfolded Lu Sen and led him to a special place, asking him to "Walk forward a bit more. Open your eyes." It was a romantic setup where she planned to confess her feelings. Yang Shanshan admitted she had prepared it "A long time" ago, intending to confess before him, but unforeseen events delayed it.
Lu Sen, deeply moved, requested a hug. He then revealed that seeing her childhood photo helped him recall that she was the "little girl that hugged me and covered my eyes" during his parents' car accident. Yang Shanshan realized that he was the little boy she had saved. Lu Sen then declared that she was both the last person to hug him before his illness and the first to hug him after his recovery, reaffirming their profound connection.
Yang Shanshan then announced she had a gift for him and led a nervous Lu Sen into a room. There, under an orange tree, holographic projections of his parents appeared, looking as vibrant as ever. Yang Shanshan explained, "This is a present from me and Team Alpha," ensuring his parents could "be with you forever." The holographic mother even "spoke" to Yang Shanshan, who promised to take good care of Lu Sen. Deeply moved, Lu Sen embraced Yang Shanshan and placed a necklace around her neck. They confessed their love to each other, playfully debating who fell in love first.
