Resumen del episodio 25 de Almost Lover
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Sui Mingwei attempted to deter Xiao Shangqi from He Xiaoran through a basketball match. He declared that if he scored a three-pointer, Xiao Shangqi must distance himself from He Xiaoran’s life. However, Xiao Shangqi, known for not playing much since graduation, refused to continue, stating he could not fulfill Sui Mingwei’s demand. Sui Mingwei retorted that if Xiao Shangqi chose to abandon He Xiaoran, he had no right to love her. Observing the scene, He Xiaoran silently watched.
Eventually, Li Hui, finding the spectacle tiresome, intervened, ushering Sui Mingwei away from the court, suggesting they could play another time. After this, He Xiaoran learned that the public opinion incident was orchestrated by Zhao Mingxuan, who then used a scapegoat to quell it. He Xiaoran asked Xiao Shangqi about his future plans, but Xiao Shangqi told her not to interfere further.
He then asked if she was meeting parents today, but He Xiaoran refused to answer, stating it was none of his business. As Li Hui walked Sui Mingwei out, she handed him a drink from his car, only for him to react angrily, telling her not to touch his belongings.
He explained that the specific bottle had been opened by He Xiaoran, making it the first time a girl had done so for him, and he had kept it as a sentimental memento. Zhao Mingxuan had temporarily acquired Qingshan Nursing Home from Director Wang, misappropriating overseas assets for the purchase. He then instructed his secretary to quickly process the paperwork and secure the demolition permit, preparing to proceed with his plans.
The secretary informed Zhao Mingxuan that shareholders were expressing dissent over his sudden use of overseas market funds for the acquisition and inquired about his return to Hupu. Zhao Mingxuan dismissed the shareholders as "boring old guys" he was too lazy to explain to, reiterating his urgency to get the demolition permits and implement his strategy.
Xiao Shangqi found Zhao Mingxuan's reckless decision to buy back Qingshan, which he had previously sold cheaply, puzzling, wondering if it was meant to suppress the Xiao family or to conceal a secret. Following Zhao Mingxuan’s takeover, the quality of care at Qingshan Nursing Home plummeted. Meals became meager, with residents complaining of barely any meat. Construction began across the facility, creating constant noise, disrupting the residents' peace, and destroying the garden space.
The new management employed cruel tactics to force the elderly out, including replacing their bedding with funeral-themed sheets and pillowcases adorned with yellow and white chrysanthemums, and placing black and yellow cloth flowers, typically used for hearses, on their beds. Distressed by these actions, the elders felt they were being cursed and decided they could no longer stay, lamenting the absence of Mr. Xiao.
Seeking justice, Mr. Sun and Madam Wang approached He Xiaoran, who then brought them to the Jifeng Hotel. She discovered that Xiao Shangqi had thoughtfully arranged several comfortable rooms on one floor specifically for the elders, complete with warm-colored bedding, anti-collision padding on furniture, anti-slip mats in bathrooms, and insulated kettles. Touched by his meticulous care, the elders expressed their gratitude to both He Xiaoran and Xiao Shangqi, praising his kindness and envying his parents.
He Xiaoran reassured them that she would seek justice for Qingshan and find them a new home. She later spoke with Xiao Shangqi, expressing her concern that Zhao Mingxuan’s extreme tactics, including emotional torment, might drive Xiao Shangqi to desperate measures. He Xiaoran confided in Li Hui and Sui Mingwei about her worries for Xiao Shangqi. Sui Mingwei, noticing He Xiaoran's continued concern for Xiao Shangqi, urged her to stop getting involved with him.
He Xiaoran clarified her stance, stating she understood Xiao Shangqi was burdened by too much to accept a relationship and that she couldn't ask him to abandon his responsibilities and grievances. She believed he needed to pursue his own path, which he had chosen to do alone. However, she insisted that her involvement in Qingshan was to help the vulnerable elders, not Xiao Shangqi, and she couldn't stand by and do nothing.
Sui Mingwei offered to accompany her as her "bodyguard" in any further investigations related to Qingshan, an offer supported by Li Hui, who agreed that Zhao Mingxuan was a dangerous individual. He Xiaoran assured them she would exercise caution. Feeling indebted for their free lodging at Jifeng, Mr. Sun began volunteering, assisting with tasks around the hotel.
Concerned that this could negatively impact the hotel's image, Xiao Shangqi invited Mr. Sun to his home, hoping he could help revive his withered houseplants. While tending to the plants, Mr. Sun discovered a hidden photograph of Xiao Shangqi and He Xiaoran, realizing that the photos He Xiaoran claimed to have burned were still kept by Xiao Shangqi.
At the NRTA, He Xiaoran witnessed a television interview with Zhao Mingxuan, who announced his plans to convert Qingshan Nursing Home into a large, luxurious resort to establish Deju's presence in the high-end market. Disgusted by his hypocrisy and the extensive advertising campaign for Deju, He Xiaoran confronted her supervisor, Lili, demanding to know why her investigative report on Qingshan had been rejected, especially since she had been assigned news coverage for the Damang Mountain area.
He Xiaoran argued that the declining conditions and mental abuse at Qingshan warranted exposure, stressing that journalistic integrity should not be compromised by financial interests. Lili explained that all the elders had already vacated Qingshan, and Deju had officially obtained the demolition permit and begun construction, rendering He Xiaoran's report on the nursing home obsolete. She advised He Xiaoran to broaden her focus, reminding her that while journalists can uncover many truths, they cannot solve every problem they expose.
He Xiaoran, however, suspected deeper issues due to the rapid demolition, believing the building itself might have structural flaws. Noticing the heavy rainfall, He Xiaoran decided it was an opportune moment to sneak into the demolition site at Qingshan, as construction would likely be halted. She suspected structural problems given the rush to tear down the building. Sui Mingwei, offering his companionship, joined her.
Meanwhile, at the hotel, Xiao Shangqi learned from Miss Zhou that He Xiaoran had gone to the Damang Mountain demolition site. Alarmed, he immediately rushed there. He Xiaoran and Sui Mingwei covertly entered the site and split up to cover more ground, aiming to photograph evidence quickly. However, He Xiaoran accidentally stepped on a steel pipe, alerting the workers. She was confronted and attacked, eventually falling unconscious.
Xiao Shangqi arrived just in time, joining Sui Mingwei to fight off the workers. He then instructed Sui Mingwei to take the injured He Xiaoran to the hospital and call the police, while he courageously went back into the dangerous site to retrieve her lost mobile phone. Sui Mingwei, worried for Xiao Shangqi's safety, reluctantly complied, making an emergency call to 110 about a fight at the Qingshan Nursing Home construction site.
He Xiaoran awoke in the hospital, her immediate concern being her mobile phone, which contained crucial photos of the Qingshan site. Li Hui cautioned her against returning, emphasizing the increased danger due to the workers' likely heightened vigilance. Soon after, Sui Mingwei entered, revealing he had also sustained minor injuries. He Xiaoran apologized for involving him.
Sui Mingwei then playfully asked if she would still honor her promise to treat him to a "thank you" meal, as he hadn't found her phone. She agreed, and he proposed a day out, just the two of them. The following day, Sui Mingwei took He Xiaoran to his fragrance factory, eager to show her his work.
He explained that after leaving Dajiabang, he discovered the sleep-enhancing benefits of fragrances and, against his mother's company's usual practice, developed his own retail line. He showed her his lab and a series of semi-finished sleep fragrance testers, asking her to choose one to finalize the project. She selected a dark green bottle, a color he particularly liked.
Later, over ice cream, He Xiaoran remarked that there was no mango flavor, knowing he disliked mango but always bought mango cake for her. She listed other observations about him: his preference for orange juice without pulp, his aversion to rainy days, and his liking for dark green. Sensing the moment, Sui Mingwei confessed that he found her captivating from their first meeting three years ago at Dajiabang, admiring her genuine and straightforward nature.
He recalled that he had been rejected by her on Li Hui’s birthday, and though he had always harbored feelings for her, he had never properly confessed. He had hoped that her feelings for Xiao Shangqi would fade, but they never did. When she returned from Hupu, he resolved to finally "catch" her, deciding to support her through her difficulties. However, Xiao Shangqi’s reappearance complicated things.
He then showed her a drone display, which spelled out "I love you, He Xiaoran," calling it a long-regretted confession he wanted to complete with her. Sui Mingwei told He Xiaoran that he might not have the chance to be with her, but he sincerely wished her happiness, urging her to pursue her passions and the person she loved.
Finally, he revealed that Xiao Shangqi had also been at the demolition site that night, returning to search for her phone and sustaining minor injuries in the process. Upon hearing about Xiao Shangqi’s injuries, He Xiaoran immediately called Lin Zong, who confirmed that Xiao Shangqi was in the hospital with fractured ribs and soft tissue damage. Despite the late hour, He Xiaoran rushed to the hospital. There, she found Xiao Shangqi completing MRI paperwork alone, declining offers for accompaniment.
He Xiaoran confronted him for acting alone and for downplaying his injuries to Sui Mingwei. Xiao Shangqi reassured her that his injuries were minor and didn't require surgery. He explained that Sui Mingwei had provided his route at the site, which led him to her broken phone, now at Lin Zong's for repair, though the recovery of photos was uncertain.
Xiao Shangqi elaborated on his strategy, revealing he had anticipated Zhao Mingxuan's traps to drain his Jifeng assets after his acquisition of Qingshan. However, Zhao Mingxuan's uncharacteristic, rapid, and costly re-acquisition of Qingshan, overriding corporate objections, suggested that he was growing desperate and perhaps even panicking. Meanwhile, at a bar, a heartbroken Sui Mingwei consumed a large quantity of food.
Li Hui, concerned he might develop acute pancreatitis from overeating, reminiscent of a news story she once saw, urged him to drink with her instead, offering to cover his tab so he could forget his sorrows.
