Dr. Cutie Episode 26 Recap
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Ji Zheng brought Shen Zhaoer back to her childhood home, a place that instantly transported Shen Zhaoer back to her early years and memories of a little brother. She recalled that he often came to play with her, teaching her how to write and always being kind. However, one day, her father told her he had gone to war, and the little brother never returned. Shen Zhaoer waited daily, but instead of his return, her family was exiled.
As Ji Zheng had no way of knowing about this hidden home, Shen Zhaoer naturally assumed he was her long-lost little brother. Ji Zheng, seeing her hopeful face, chose to perpetuate the deception. Shen Zhaoer, who had previously been distant from him, embraced Ji Zheng for the first time, moved by the connection to her childhood memories.
Ji Zheng, in his heart, acknowledged that these cherished memories were originally for his brother, Ji Heng, but confessed his own desire to be loved by Shen Zhaoer, even if it meant stealing those moments. Days later, Wan Hongyi visited Shen Zhaoer and was saddened by her haggard appearance. Shen Zhaoer explained that Ji Zheng was merely a close friend, like a brother, who used to visit her when they were children.
Wan Hongyi, however, sensed Ji Zheng's true feelings and urged Shen Zhaoer to move on from Ji Heng, who was her enemy, and consider a new relationship with Ji Zheng to heal from her past pain. But Shen Zhaoer firmly believed her heart had no room for anyone else. Meanwhile, Kang De and Kang Ning'er learned of the turmoil at the Ji mansion and pleaded with Madam Ji to allow them to return and care for Ji Heng.
With few trustworthy people left in the household and Kang Ning'er being a family member, Madam Ji, despite her past grievances, relented and permitted them to stay. Kang Ning'er began caring for the unconscious Ji Heng, seeing it as a precious opportunity to be near him. When Ji Heng slowly regained consciousness, his thoughts were solely of Shen Zhaoer. He became agitated upon noticing that Shen Zhaoer's portrait was missing from his table.
Kang Ning'er, who had only moved it to another spot, quickly reassured him that she would never harm anything he treasured. Calmed, Ji Heng, out of familial affection, agreed to let Kang De and Kang Ning'er remain in the mansion, unwilling to see them adrift. Kang Ning'er's actions, though a successful imitation of Shen Zhaoer's gentle ways, left her feeling a mix of triumph and deep sadness at being a mere stand-in.
She resolved to pursue a new path, telling Kang De that she would study medicine to further entrench herself in Ji Heng's life. The next morning, Shen Zhaoer eagerly summoned Ji Zheng to show him her redecorated home, painstakingly restored to its childhood state. She recounted their shared past, vividly describing their favorite writing desk and an old resting cot that her father had given up for them.
She even showed him a poem she had copied, a favorite of "the little brother's," proudly declaring that her calligraphy was thanks to his teaching. Ji Zheng listened, his heart aching as he realized that her joyous recounting of these memories was all for Ji Heng.
He internally confessed that every gentle word from her felt like a million needles to his heart, yet he couldn't reveal the truth because she remained with him only through this lie, and he couldn't bear to lose her. To divert her attention, Ji Zheng suggested they visit the lively market. There, amid the bustling crowds, a sudden rush of carts separated them.
Ji Heng, who had arranged this, seized the moment, pulling Shen Zhaoer away to a bridge, while Sheng Anhuai intercepted Ji Zheng. On the bridge, Ji Heng expressed his desire for one last chance, suggesting they watch the fireworks together. He finally confessed his true identity, revealing himself to be her childhood little brother. However, this revelation shattered Shen Zhaoer. What was once her only source of happy memories in a tragic past now felt like a cruel betrayal.
She accused him of being merciless for killing her parents despite their kindness to him. Declaring that she would hate him even more for this deception, Shen Zhaoer emphatically stated that their relationship was over. Ji Heng, heartbroken, pleaded for her to watch the fireworks with him one last time, hinting that it might be their final moment together.
Shen Zhaoer, unmoved, retorted that his actions no longer concerned her and reiterated that her initial stabbing of him, though not fatal, signified the complete severance of their ties. She vowed never to be moved by him again, only to despise him more. Ji Heng's old wound, which had never fully healed, re-opened and became inflamed due to his emotional distress and physical exertion. Overwhelmed by pain and a worsening fever, he collapsed.
Sheng Anhuai rushed him back to the mansion, where Madam Ji, distraught, questioned why his condition had worsened. She realized he must have gone to see Shen Zhaoer and angrily ordered her guards to capture her. Ji Heng, semi-conscious, weakly pleaded with his mother not to harm Shen Zhaoer, even threatening to refuse treatment if she did not agree. Desperate, Madam Ji relented, promising to spare Shen Zhaoer.
News of Ji Heng's critical condition and the doctors' inability to help quickly reached Ji Zheng. Shen Zhaoer, secretly listening, was horrified, immediately regretting her harsh words to Ji Heng. She tried to rush to his side, but Ji Zheng blocked her, fearing that Madam Ji would surely kill her if she went to the mansion, and confined her.
This further intensified the pain of a recent revelation: Shen Zhaoer had earlier confronted Ji Zheng after Ji Heng revealed his true identity. In that confrontation, Ji Zheng had admitted to impersonating her little brother and revealed he knew about her childhood memories because Ji Heng himself often spoke of his beloved little sister. Devastated by this deceit, Shen Zhaoer had ordered him to leave, wanting to be alone.
Ji Zheng, though heartbroken by her rejection, had resolved that he would never regret impersonating her little brother if it had brought her even a moment of comfort and happiness. Watching Shen Zhaoer refuse to eat, choosing to fast until she could join Ji Heng in death, Ji Zheng understood. She loved Ji Heng so deeply that she wished to be with him in life and death, despite the blood feud.
Shen Zhaoer explained that while they could not be together in life due to their family's tragic history, she hoped to pursue him in death and ask if he still wished to be with her. Seeing her unwavering resolve, Ji Zheng, realizing he could never win her heart, reluctantly allowed her to go. Shen Zhaoer rushed to Wan Hong Club, begging Wan Hongyi to use her renowned medical skills to save Ji Heng.
Wan Hongyi questioned Shen Zhaoer's deep love for her enemy and if she regretted stabbing him. Shen Zhaoer admitted that while she didn't regret the act as Shen Zhaoer, the wound on Ji Heng's body caused her incessant pain, as if it were her own. Touched by Shen Zhaoer's sincerity, Wan Hongyi agreed to help. Upon their arrival at the Ji mansion, Madam Ji immediately wanted to execute Shen Zhaoer.
However, with Sheng Anhuai and Wan Hongyi intervening and Ji Heng's life hanging by a thread, Madam Ji agreed to postpone any punishment until after Ji Heng's recovery, warning Shen Zhaoer that she would face severe consequences if she harmed her son. Wan Hongyi, disguised as Dr. Ye, was then led to Ji Heng's bedside.
