Resumen del episodio 34 de Almost Lover
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Sui Mingwei spent time with Li Hui, expressing that her happiness was more important to him than her fame. He promised to always be her steadfast support, no matter what she chose to pursue or the consequences, assuring her he would never let her fall. Deeply moved by his words, Li Hui impulsively leaned in and kissed him. Meanwhile, He Xiaoran received another call from Mr. Sun, who was staying at Jifeng Homestay.
He reported seeing migratory birds in the vicinity and suggested she come to cover the story. He Xiaoran's superior, while noting Mr. Sun's frequent calls, approved the assignment, emphasizing the importance of documenting Wusu's well-preserved ecosystem. Upon arrival, Mr. Sun vaguely pointed out possible locations for the birds before having Xiao Shangqi escort He Xiaoran around.
He Xiaoran suspected this was merely a ploy for them to spend time together, especially when Xiao Shangqi offered her kumquat tea and she teased him about exaggerating news. However, as they walked, they heard and then saw a large flock of various birds, including a Eurasian hoopoe, fly overhead. He Xiaoran acknowledged the vibrant ecosystem, realizing the story was real and worth serious investigation. Xiao Shangqi treasured this rare relaxed moment with her.
Later, Sui Mingwei met Li Hui, attempting to dismiss their kiss as a "joke" and "ridiculous" act, highlighting their long history as childhood friends. Li Hui, however, asserted that she had reflected on it for days and admitted to genuinely developing feelings for him. She even proposed another kiss to confirm her emotions. Unprepared to confront the change in their relationship, Sui Mingwei abruptly stood up and left.
Xiao Shangqi brought Li Hui to the homestay to lead a music class for the elderly guests. He used the opportunity to speak with Sui Mingwei, revealing that Li Hui had only agreed to come because she knew Sui Mingwei would be there. Xiao Shangqi reiterated his commitment to patiently wait for He Xiaoran to restart their relationship. He then challenged Sui Mingwei, questioning whether Li Hui would continue to wait for him if he kept avoiding her feelings.
As the elderly guests began singing, Sui Mingwei, claiming urgent business at his fragrance factory, hastily departed. Li Hui rushed after him, directly confronting him about his evasion. She informed him that she had decided to become an "independent musician," having connected with like-minded artists, and planned to leave Wusu for a period to write songs and perform. She asked him directly if there was any possibility of a romantic future between them.
Sui Mingwei's response was definitive: she had never been and would never be a romantic option for him. Though disappointed, Li Hui found a sense of closure in his honest reply and sent him a simple text message saying goodbye as she left. Meanwhile, Sui Mingwei had a meal with his mother, who recalled his childhood habit of saving his favorite food for last, a habit Li Hui never shared as she always ate her favorites first.
His mother asked about Li Hui, to which Sui Mingwei responded by questioning his own reliability, hinting at a recent heartbreak and feeling overwhelmed by emotions he "might not be able to take." His mother, misunderstanding, offered him money, thinking he was in financial trouble. He Xiaoran later met with Li Hui for a farewell meal.
Li Hui candidly confessed to He Xiaoran about kissing Sui Mingwei after realizing he was instrumental in her signing a record deal, experiencing "goosebumps" from the realization. She recounted Sui Mingwei's past acts of kindness: placing geometer moths in a bully's pencil case who had called her "Green Worm," dyeing his hair green to distract from her own botched hair dye, and consistently supporting her whenever she felt like giving up singing.
He Xiaoran praised Li Hui's straightforward and honest approach to relationships. The next day, He Xiaoran went to see Li Hui off. Sui Mingwei, still avoiding the situation, was absent, claiming to be busy at his factory. Li Hui did not hold it against him. He Xiaoran wished Li Hui well, telling her to take care of herself and return soon.
At Lin Zong's office, he noticed Chen Fei'er's absence from a meeting and learned she had taken a week's leave and three months' advance salary to return to Hupu for family matters. Concerned, Lin Zong, distracted by worry, entrusted Taiyang to Xiao Shangqi's care for the weekend, also calling He Xiaoran to help. Xiao Shangqi enthusiastically planned a fun weekend for Taiyang.
After a day of playing, Taiyang insisted that He Xiaoran tell him a bedtime story, rejecting Xiao Shangqi's "boy's night" offer of animations and drinks, citing his father's rules and declaring He Xiaoran's stories were the best. He Xiaoran, unable to refuse the child, agreed to return to the cottage with them. In Hupu, Chen Fei'er found her brother beaten by debt collectors.
After paying his hefty gambling debts, she firmly told her parents that this was the last time she would clean up his messes. Her parents, however, berated her, blaming her for her brother's financial troubles and demanding money for his medical expenses, even resorting to snatching her bag. Chen Fei'er fiercely confronted them, questioning why they had even given birth to her.
She reminded them of their lifelong neglect and exploitation, from physical abuse to forcing her to sign an IOU for her tuition. She declared that helping her brother now was her "last gift" to them for ruining her past wedding, which, ironically, had set her free. Just then, Lin Zong arrived. After confirming Chen Fei'er was unharmed but that her bag had been taken, he declared he would not let them bully her.
He forcefully retrieved the bag from her parents, telling them she had someone to stand up for her and rely on. He then told Chen Fei'er that he considered her family, deeply touching her. That night, after sharing a meal, Chen Fei'er agreed to return to Jifeng Homestay with Lin Zong the following day. Back at the cottage, after He Xiaoran successfully put Taiyang to sleep with a story, she unexpectedly discovered her lost recording pen in Xiao Shangqi's room.
Listening to it, she heard not only her own notes about various assignments and daily reminders, but also Xiao Shangqi's voice repeatedly calling her name. Xiao Shangqi, seeing she had finished, asked her to stay the night, citing her old room upstairs was clean and his inability to handle Taiyang if the child woke up looking for Lin Zong. He Xiaoran agreed to stay in her old room. The next morning, Xiao Shangqi prepared breakfast.
Lin Zong and Chen Fei'er arrived from Hupu on the earliest train, bringing steamed fried buns. He Xiaoran inquired about Chen Fei'er's family situation. Chen Fei'er stated she had "figured it out," accepting her family but asserting she would "never live for others anymore." Chen Fei'er then asked He Xiaoran to help her choose and care for plants.
He Xiaoran agreed, explaining she would be busy for a few days conducting an ecological survey at Linglong Mountain for a migratory bird series report, and would take her to the flower market afterward. She then asked Xiao Shangqi if he would be free for lunch at the homestay in two days, to which he readily agreed, saying he would wait for her.
Later, while at the homestay, Xiao Shangqi overheard a guest mention that a female journalist had fallen into the lake near the south side of the homestay. Fearing it was He Xiaoran, he rushed to the lake, yelled "Xiaoran!" and leaped in to rescue her without a second thought. However, he immediately began to sink, as onlookers realized he could not swim. He Xiaoran, who was nearby conducting an interview, quickly jumped into the water and pulled him to safety.
