My Life as a Villain Character Episode 17 Recap
> My Life as a Villain Character Recap
Feng Muchen regained consciousness and found Ning Yuan by his side. He asked if his fainting was due to strenuous exercise, but Ning Yuan suggested it was the author's punishment for his prolonged confinement in the space of consciousness. Feng Muchen realized that his release was a result of his thoughts aligning with the author's expectations, meaning he still had the power to rewrite the plot.
Ning Yuan warned him about dire consequences if he remained trapped for too long and reminded him that he needed to rectify the current storyline. The author then provided a hint: "Go to the bar." Following this directive, Feng Muchen headed to the Hutong Bar, bringing wine with him, where he found Lu Wanqing drinking alone. The bartender noted that Lu Wanqing rarely visited and seemed to be in a bad mood.
Feng Muchen, feeling compelled by the plot, lamented his inability to marry her first, as she had become his sister-in-law. When Lu Wanqing declined his offer to drink, questioning the appropriateness of their relationship, Feng Muchen tried to kiss her, only to be met with a slap. Lu Wanqing then ordered him a drink called "Drama King." Still under the author's influence, Feng Muchen told Lu Wanqing that despite her remarkable qualities, her mother's moral failings made her situation tragic.
He claimed he alone could help her, though he privately admitted his helplessness and blamed the author for his predicament. Meanwhile, Wang Ge received a notification of a 20,000 RMB expenditure from Feng Muchen's bank card at the Hutong Bar. Enraged, she accused him of using the ambulance as an excuse to go drinking and threatened to confront him, but found herself unable to move, realizing the author was restricting her actions.
As Feng Muchen drove away with Lu Wanqing in a taxi, Wang Ge, in her own car, spotted them. Witnessing Lu Wanqing embracing Feng Muchen, Wang Ge accused them of cheating. She attempted to pursue them, but her driver, Yun Yi, cautioned her against the danger. Frustrated, Wang Ge declared she would no longer speak to Feng Muchen, while her driver sang a song about betrayal, commenting on her situation.
Feng Muchen took the inebriated Lu Wanqing home, where Wang Ge's father confronted him about his actions. Feng Muchen tried to explain that a mysterious force controlled him and that he had only brought Lu Wanqing home because she was drunk. However, the author's influence compelled him to declare his love for Lu Wanqing. Infuriated, Wang Ge slapped him. Her father, stating he couldn't understand young people, left them to resolve the matter.
Chen Ye then arrived and sincerely confessed his feelings to Lu Wanqing, urging her to stop drinking. Lu Wanqing reciprocated his affection, and the two happily embraced. Afterward, Feng Muchen sought Wang Ge's understanding, but she sarcastically agreed before presenting him with a new, stringent cohabitation contract.
The terms included avoiding solitary encounters with other women (even for card games or at bars), entrusting all his money to her, maintaining full transparency, and providing her with massages (suggesting he learn from a blind masseur, not from a salon woman). Feng Muchen signed the agreement. He then elaborated on his experience in the "space of consciousness," explaining that he could see the author's narrative and the unfolding events.
He argued that his actions at the bar were merely "enabling" moves orchestrated by the author to bring Lu Wanqing and Chen Ye together, asserting his innocence. Wang Ge, unconvinced, accused him of enjoying the situation and insisted he remain kneeling, claiming he and Lu Wanqing were a "perfect couple." Feng Muchen tried to reassure her of their bond and offered a massage.
Despite Wang Ge's doubts about his status as the male lead, he emphasized that her understanding was paramount. Later, Wang Ge discovered a new plot point on her phone: "The Great Marriage Proposal." She deduced that Chen Ye would propose to Lu Wanqing at the upcoming wedding dress exhibition, signaling the story's imminent conclusion. She proposed a date with Feng Muchen as compensation, to which he agreed, secretly plotting to act before the author could dictate the next chapter.
Feng Muchen and Wang Ge went to a jewelry store, where he helped her try on an "Eternity Necklace," a featured item. Secretly, he confirmed details for the upcoming bridal show. He hoped Wang Ge would forgive his undisclosed plans, as he intended to "take her back" soon, but he privately worried about her reaction. The next day, at the bridal show, Lu Wanqing apologized to Wang Ge for past incidents and hinted at the impending "grand finale."
She then asked Wang Ge for a favor, revealing that the "finale" wedding dress had been accidentally altered and no longer fit the original model. With Feng Muchen's apparent hesitation and Lu Wanqing's urging, Wang Ge, eager for a happy ending, agreed to wear the dress for the show. As Wang Ge gracefully walked the T-stage in the stunning gown, the music suddenly ceased.
Feng Muchen stepped onto the stage, disrupting what was planned as Chen Ye's proposal to Lu Wanqing. He declared his intention to propose to Wang Ge, explaining his desire to use lines from an old movie to help her regain her memories. Wang Ge suspected he was attempting to change the plot again, but Feng Muchen felt a momentary release from the author's control.
He continued his heartfelt proposal, enumerating specific qualities he cherished about her, from her feigned fragility to her brave spirit, her quick hair washes, and her position as the last person he wanted to speak to each night. He concluded with a poignant quote from the movie: "When you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you'll wish your rest of your life to start faster."
Hearing these words, Wang Ge was overwhelmed by a surge of fragmented memories of their shared past, triggering an excruciating headache. Torn between her desire to accept and her fear of being forever trapped in the novel, she hesitated. With gritted teeth, she apologized, rejected his proposal, and collapsed.
