Because of You Episode 4 Recap
> Because of You Recap
Song Xiuhua obtained the "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" image from Teacher Cui and called Dong Lijun to share the news. Concerned about the late hour and rain, Jin Zhida advised them to stay overnight. Song Xiuhua, however, insisted on leaving immediately, eager to return that night, even offering to drive herself so Jin Zhida could sleep during the journey. Meanwhile, Xu Huijie, having learned that Song Xiuhua had already gone ahead to Jiangling, was anxious.
She immediately decided to rush to Jiangling to intercept Song Xiuhua and Teacher Cui, unaware that Jin Yibei had secretly entered her car, concerned for her. Xu Huijie internally resolved not to let Song Xiuhua gain an advantage, fearing that if Song Xiuhua obtained the embroidery first and revealed her past misdeeds, particularly burning Dong Lijun's dress, she would be completely hopeless. Xu Huijie then saw Song Xiuhua's car.
Determined to stop Song Xiuhua, Xu Huijie began to fiercely chase Song Xiuhua's car, repeatedly honking to signal her to stop. Distracted by the honking and looking back, Song Xiuhua suddenly noticed her car was about to hit a warning sign. She braked immediately, but it was too late. The car still lost control, crashing into a large tree. Jin Zhida was thrown from the car after hitting the tree, as he had been protecting Song Xiuhua.
Song Xiuhua herself was also injured and fell unconscious. Xu Huijie rushed to the accident scene, finding Jin Zhida and Song Xiuhua unconscious. She considered calling for help but decided against using her phone, fearing police involvement and interrogation. She left the scene, muttering, "Nobody will know," unaware that her earring had fallen off. Unbeknownst to Xu Huijie, Jin Yibei, who had secretly gotten into Xu Huijie's car earlier, also got out when Xu Huijie checked on the victims.
When Xu Huijie drove away, Jin Yibei was left behind at the accident site. Young Jin Yibei, seeing the unconscious Song Xiuhua and Jin Zhida, didn't know what to do. Her own mother, Xu Huijie, had already left. She helplessly wandered aimlessly on the road, crying out for her "Mom," "Eldest Aunt," and "Eldest Uncle." Due to her small size and sudden appearance, she was eventually hit by another vehicle.
At the hospital, Jin Zhiming and Dong Lijun arrived quickly after learning of Song Xiuhua and Jin Zhida's accident. Dong Lijun worried anxiously for Song Xiuhua and Jin Zhida. A doctor informed them that Song Xiuhua had awakened, her unconsciousness merely due to overstimulation. However, Jin Zhida's condition was critical, requiring emergency treatment.
Meanwhile, back at Jinluge, Factory Supervisor Ding Wei spoke with Xu Huijie, inquiring about the extent of Song Xiuhua and Jin Zhida's injuries, noting the accident occurred on their way back from Jiangling and asking if Xu Huijie had seen them. Xu Huijie denied being there. The supervisor then noticed Xu Huijie's dirty shoes and discreetly advised her to claim she had been at the airport delivering embroidery, instructing her to remain calm.
He also pointed out Xu Huijie was missing an earring and told her to replace it to avoid being discovered. Song Xiuhua, upon waking, was given her personal belongings, including an earring. She then had a vivid flashback to the accident, recalling Xu Huijie's car flashing its lights at her. Song Xiuhua confronted Xu Huijie at the hospital, accusing her of deliberately causing the accident by chasing their car.
She claimed Xu Huijie was desperate to obtain the embroidery first and prevent Song Xiuhua from revealing her wrongdoings. Song Xiuhua produced an earring found at the accident site as proof. Xu Huijie, however, produced an identical pair of earrings that she had prepared, casting doubt on Song Xiuhua's accusation. Dong Lijun and Jin Zhiming, though initially shocked, suggested Song Xiuhua had misunderstood after seeing Xu Huijie's complete pair of earrings.
The doctor then delivered the devastating news that Jin Zhida had died due to his severe injuries and being brought to the hospital too late. Dong Lijun and Song Xiuhua were overcome with grief. Overwhelmed by Jin Zhida's death, Dong Lijun also fell ill. At the hospital, Jin Zhiming cared for Dong Lijun and questioned Xu Huijie about Jin Yibei's whereabouts, expressing concern that no one was caring for her at home.
Xu Huijie realized she hadn't seen Jin Yibei since the previous day. Both of them denied being the last one with Jin Yibei, each claiming the other had her last. Troubled by Song Xiuhua's earlier accusations that she would face retribution, Xu Huijie frantically returned home to search for Jin Yibei but couldn't find her. She asked around, but no one had seen Jin Yibei.
When she found Factory Supervisor Ding Wei, he recalled seeing Jin Yibei secretly running toward Xu Huijie's car the night of the accident. Xu Huijie frantically searched her car and found Jin Yibei's amulet, confirming Jin Yibei had been with her and must have gone missing during the accident.
The supervisor then strongly advised Xu Huijie to keep Jin Yibei's presence in her car a secret, warning that revealing it would lead to blame for both Jin Zhida's death and Jin Yibei's disappearance, potentially costing her everything, including the lead embroiderer position and her place in the family. He promised to search the accident scene himself and suggested waiting twenty-four hours before reporting Jin Yibei missing to the police.
Meanwhile, Jin Yibei regained consciousness in a stranger's arms, suffering from amnesia. She clung to the woman, calling her "Mom." The woman, burdened by debt and a biological daughter of her own, attempted to take Jin Yibei to a welfare institution, explaining Jin Yibei was not her child and seemed to have a head injury. However, Jin Yibei's persistent cries of "Mom" led the staff to believe she was being abandoned, and they refused to accept her.
The woman, out of options, took Jin Yibei back to her newly acquired wonton shop. Moved by Jin Yibei's innocent affection and helpfulness, the woman decided to adopt her and named her Zhang Guoguo. Back at home, Li Yunkai, having scored perfectly on a test, was offered a trip to his father's company family day. He Juan intervened, suggesting his half-brother, Li Yunzhe, should go instead, subtly hinting at favoritism.
Li Yunkai's father eventually agreed for Li Yunzhe to go, telling Li Yunkai to stay home and study. Li Yunkai mentioned he had invited a friend for pizza. His father approved, encouraging him to be generous and promising to pick him up later. Later, He Juan gave Li Yunkai extra money and falsely told him his father would be busy and wouldn't pick him up early, implying he should enjoy himself and not rush home.
He Juan secretly hoped Li Yunkai would not return home, aiming to secure Li Yunzhe's position as the sole heir. Li Yunkai, left alone, felt scared and hungry. When he eventually returned home much later, he found Li Yunzhe celebrating his visit to the company with their father. Li Yunkai then learned from his father that his aunt Song Xiuhua had been in a car accident, resulting in his uncle Jin Zhida's death, and that Jin Yibei was missing.
Devastated, Li Yunkai clutched an amulet Jin Yibei had given him, lamenting his unhappiness and her absence. Li Yunzhe further tormented him by taking Jin Yibei's amulet and his mother's embroidered handkerchief. Li Yunkai cried. He Juan intervened, forcing Li Yunzhe to return the items, but Li Yunzhe demanded Li Yunkai acknowledge He Juan as "Mom" and him as "Brother" in exchange, to which a heartbroken Li Yunkai reluctantly agreed.
Overwhelmed by Jin Zhida's death and the loss of Jin Yibei, Song Xiuhua was inconsolable, crying daily. Despite Dong Lijun's pleas and accusations of weakness, Song Xiuhua, heartbroken and resentful due to Dong Lijun's complaints and her husband's death, chose to leave Jinluge. She tearfully bid farewell to Li Yunkai, urging him to take good care of himself. Young Li Yunkai was deeply saddened to see his aunt also leaving him.
Zhang Guoguo fully integrated into her new life, tirelessly helping her adoptive mother at the wonton shop in Xiping, always with a bright smile. Her adoptive sister, Zhang Yuxin, however, often complained about their humble life. One day, Zhang Guoguo offered Zhang Yuxin water, but Zhang Yuxin pushed it away, spilling water on a customer. Zhang Guoguo quickly apologized and sang a song to soothe the irritated customer.
Guilt-ridden over Jin Yibei's disappearance, Jin Zhiming and Xu Huijie, remembering their promise to hold a painting exhibition for Jin Yibei, decided to use a painting competition as an opportunity to find her. They advertised the competition in Huzhen, offering a scholarship and a substantial sponsorship of 50,000 yuan for the first-place winner. Zhang Yuxin saw the newspaper advertisement as a chance to escape poverty and get money.
She secretly took money from her adoptive mother and went to Huzhen to participate, making Zhang Guoguo promise to keep her departure a secret. At the competition, Jin Zhiming and Xu Huijie meticulously searched for Jin Yibei among the young artists. Jin Zhiming was astonished to see Zhang Yuxin's painting, which bore an uncanny resemblance to Jin Yibei's distinct style. He rushed over, mistakenly believing he had found his daughter. They questioned Zhang Yuxin about her artistic inspiration.
Recalling how Zhang Guoguo had taught her to draw, and seeing an opportunity to rise above her impoverished circumstances, vain Zhang Yuxin lied, claiming the ideas were entirely her own. Disappointed, Jin Zhiming and Xu Huijie prepared to leave. Observing their expressions, Zhang Yuxin approached them after the competition with her painting, fabricating a story of being an orphan and appealing for their kindness.
Grieving for their lost daughter, Jin Zhiming and Xu Huijie were deeply moved by Zhang Yuxin's plight and readily agreed to help her, promising to visit her school and arrange for her to study in Huzhen. Zhang Mother, anxious after learning from Zhang Guoguo that Zhang Yuxin had gone to Huzhen alone, set out to find her. On the way, she encountered Song Xiuhua, who was unwell and had fallen.
Zhang Mother helped the still-grieving Song Xiuhua return home, noting her distant and unresponsive demeanor, as Song Xiuhua was unwilling to share her situation with the enthusiastic Zhang Mother. Because of assisting Song Xiuhua, Zhang Mother returned home without finding Zhang Yuxin and awaited her. Upon Zhang Yuxin's return, Zhang Mother scolded her for traveling so far alone.
However, her anger turned to joy when Zhang Yuxin announced she had won first place in the competition, securing a sponsorship and the opportunity to attend school in Huzhen. Xu Huijie continued to be distraught and cried inconsolably over Jin Yibei's disappearance. Dong Lijun tried to comfort her, and the two women wept together. To alleviate their profound regret, Xu Huijie and Jin Zhiming soon traveled to Zhang Yuxin's school in Xiping.
They learned about her difficult family background and decided to sponsor her education. A teacher led them to Zhang Yuxin's classroom. Unbeknownst to them, their biological daughter, Zhang Guoguo, had just been sent by Zhang Yuxin to clean the toilets, causing them to unknowingly miss their chance to reunite. Zhang Mother, still apprehensive about Zhang Yuxin being taken away, decided to visit Jin Zhiming's school personally to assess his character and the environment.
Impressed by Jin Zhiming's gentle and refined manner, and the pleasant surroundings, she became convinced that sending Zhang Yuxin away was indeed the best choice for her future. To ensure Zhang Yuxin received better care, she then called Jin Zhiming, explaining that she could no longer afford to raise Zhang Yuxin and earnestly asked him to treat her well. Though heartbroken to send her own daughter away, Zhang Mother believed it was for Zhang Yuxin's greater good.
Overwhelmed by sadness, she lost interest in the wonton shop. However, young Zhang Guoguo compassionately comforted her and entertained the customers with songs, helping Zhang Mother regain her composure and spirits. Twelve years passed. Li Yunkai, who had grown into a young man, found himself heading to Xiping to offer legal aid at a local law firm. Before his departure, he deliberately maxed out He Juan's credit card, leaving her exasperated as he drove off.
Zhang Guoguo had also matured into a graceful young woman, yet she remained dedicated to the wonton shop, diligently making and delivering wontons daily, her face always adorned with a radiant smile as she navigated the bustling streets. She was particularly diligent, as the following day marked Zhang Yuxin's graduation ceremony. In a serendipitous turn of fate, Song Xiuhua, who had settled in Xiping years ago due to her profound grief, forged a connection with Zhang Guoguo.
Unaware that the young woman before her was Jin Yibei, Song Xiuhua imparted her exquisite embroidery skills to Zhang Guoguo. Despite her upbringing in a humble wonton shop, Zhang Guoguo possessed an innate talent and passion for embroidery, a legacy from her birth family of embroiderers. Under Song Xiuhua's expert tutelage, Zhang Guoguo embroidered a stunning and dazzling qipao for her adoptive mother.
