Begin Again Episode 5 Recap
> Begin Again Recap
Lu Fangning watched Ling Rui gently rubbing her ankle for her, and couldn't help but let her mind wander. When she came back to her senses, she began to implement the suggestions from the "Newlywed Guide" given by her little aunt Ling Yazhi, deciding to start with alcohol. When she brought out the wine glasses, Ling Rui didn't fall into Lu Fangning's trap.
Using himself as bait, Ling Rui couldn't bear Lu Fangning drinking heavily while her stomach illness hadn't fully recovered, so Ling Rui took the wine glass from Lu Fangning. After three rounds of drinks, Ling Rui was completely drunk and muttering medical terms. Struggling with basic morals and ethics, Lu Fangning ultimately let go of Ling Rui's clothes buttons. Waking up early in the morning, Ling Rui lay on the bed impeccably dressed, and their newlywed life officially began.
As soon as they went out, the two held hands tightly. Lu Fangning's smile didn't last long before she saw her uncle, Lu Yiyao. Ling Rui watched as his wife ran into the arms of a young, handsome man. Seeing the affectionate gestures between Lu Yiyao and Lu Fangning, Ling Rui's heart was filled with doubt and dissatisfaction. Listening to Lu Fangning introduce Lu Yiyao's background, Lu Yiyao was adopted and they grew up together as childhood sweethearts.
Listening to Lu Fangning's joyful tone, Ling Rui couldn't help but feel extremely jealous. He insisted on proposing his idea to Lu Fangning for the sake of their newlywed facade: a loving couple. Lu Fangning's stepmother, Lu Fangyu's biological mother, Yang Yi, walked into Lu Fangyu's room. Even though Lu Fangyu was dedicated to ballet, Yang Yi still fantasized about her son, Lu Fangyu, taking over the company from Lu Fangning, thinking of every possible way.
The family came to the dinner table. Lu Yiyao and Ling Rui sat on either side of Lu Fangning, but at this time, Lu Fangning was only focused on chatting with Lu Yiyao, who had just returned. At this moment, Yang Yi encouraged Ling Rui and Lu Fangning to prepare for having children soon. Lu Fangning skillfully parried the suggestion and took over the conversation.
Lu Yiyao watched the intimate interaction between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning and couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart. The two men, who had only met a few hours ago, were secretly competing. Coming to the seaside, Lu Fangning and Ling Rui were discussing their plans. Lu Yiyao suggested catching up and inserted himself next to Lu Fangning.
Ling Rui said he would give them a chance to catch up, but seeing them getting closer, Ling Rui turned into a huge vinegar jar, quickly turned on the sprinklers, making them encounter a sudden rain. Ling Rui also took the opportunity to appear and pulled Lu Fangning into his arms. Seeing Ling Rui's serious hidden intentions, Lu Yiyao decided not to pester further, and after a simple farewell, he lowered his head and left. Night arrived.
Lu Fangning lit incense and sprayed perfume. To entice Ling Rui onto the bed, Lu Fangning tried everything she could. But Ling Rui was completely unresponsive, holding a pillow and duvet and making a bed on the floor. No matter how Lu Fangning messed around, Ling Rui remained indifferent. Thinking of that valuable guide to marital happiness, Lu Fangning prepared to take the initiative, rolling onto the floor bed with a flip.
But unexpectedly, Ling Rui was one step ahead, quickly tying Lu Fangning up and using forceful means to make her calm down. Walking out of the room, Ling Rui met Lu Yiyao. The two men sparked another hidden battle. Lu Yiyao talked to himself about his impression of Lu Fangning since childhood. He knew Lu Fangning's personality very well – seemingly strong but actually fragile. Although he wasn't quite sure what hidden complexities existed between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning.
Lu Yiyao insisted on warning Ling Rui not to hurt Lu Fangning. Listening to Lu Yiyao's rather hostile remarks, Ling Rui also refused to show weakness. His tone was firm as he said that he would absolutely not be the one to hurt Lu Fangning.
