Resumen del episodio 24 de About Love
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Xiu went out to drink after his divorce and happened to overhear Luan Luan's colleagues gossiping about her. They mocked her, calling her a "homewrecker" who acted saintly but was actually desperately chasing after others. One man boasted that during the wrap party on the night of the premiere, their lips had even touched, yet she still put on a "pure" act with him.
Infuriated by their disrespect, Xiu started a fight with them, but he was outnumbered and ended up getting beaten. Gong and Xiao Bei rushed to the hospital in Gong’s hometown, where Gong's father had just undergone surgery. The doctor delivered the news that he was out of danger and would be moved to the ward shortly. Gong questioned his mother about why his father’s condition had deteriorated so suddenly.
She explained that a blockage had been discovered earlier and the doctor had recommended surgery, but his father had been too stubborn to agree, claiming he knew his own body best. Gong’s mother wanted to stay and look after him, but Gong convinced her to go home and rest while they stayed the night. Xiu later went to see Luan Luan to apologize.
He admitted he hadn't realized she was being harassed the night she called him and regretted his harsh words. Luan Luan accepted his apology but remained firm. She pointed out that Xiu was always hiding from his desires and playing the role of a marriage victim to avoid taking responsibility. While she once thought she could give him strength, she now realized that true strength must come from within.
She told him clearly that she would no longer wait for him. At the hospital, Gong sat by his father’s bed, reflecting on their relationship. He recalled how his father used to hit him when he was younger and how they had constantly clashed. Even when his father became too old to strike him, his sharp tongue never stopped.
Watching his father in such a vulnerable state, Gong felt a deep sense of regret for the harsh things he had said to him in the past. The next day, Li Xiaoxi arrived at the hospital. Gong shared his fears with her and asked if he could borrow her shoulder for a moment. As he leaned on her, Xiao Bei watched from a distance.
When Gong’s mother returned, she saw Gong and Li Xiaoxi together and immediately assumed she was Gong’s girlfriend, even calling her "daughter-in-law." Gong hurriedly corrected her, explaining that Li Xiaoxi was actually Xiao Bei’s girlfriend and they were getting married. The revelation was incredibly awkward for his mother, who realized Xiao Bei had likely heard her loud excitement. Li Xiaoxi chased after Xiao Bei, asking why he was avoiding her.
She expressed her frustration with the constant anxiety and told him she would rather he be angry with her than shut her out. Xiao Bei, still stinging from what he saw, coldly replied that she still had Gong to lean on. Later, Gong spoke with Li Xiaoxi about Xiao Bei’s past to help her understand him. He revealed that Xiao Bei’s perfectionism stemmed from childhood trauma.
Xiao Bei’s father was often away, and Xiao Bei worked tirelessly to be perfect just to make his unhappy mother smile. On one occasion, his mother gave him a new pair of running shoes for a sports meet and promised to watch him receive his award if he won first place. However, Xiao Bei fell during the race and failed to win. When he returned home, his mother was gone.
He grew up believing she left because he wasn't good enough. Gong explained that whenever Xiao Bei felt insecure, he would return to that same playground and run until he was completely exhausted. Gong also questioned his mother about why she and his father stayed together despite a lifetime of bickering. His mother explained that while they fought over trivial things to keep his father’s mind active and prevent Alzheimer's, she cherished their small, happy moments.
She recalled the bright red washbasin he gave her when they first married, a memory she held dear for years. She likened life to picking corn—dropping things as you go while looking for something better—but emphasized that in the end, her husband was the only one truly by her side. In other developments, Sen proposed to Ming Ming, but she turned him down.
She didn't want to burden him with her troubles and felt that breaking up was the best way to repay his kindness. Meanwhile, Yingtao and Zeyan reconciled after Yingtao apologized. Yingtao told Li Xiaoxi that she decided to live more carefreely, believing that if two people love each other, they should be together and solve their problems. Inspired and reflecting on her own situation, Xiao Bei eventually realized he couldn't let go.
He decided that even if Li Xiaoxi tried to leave, he would do whatever it took to find her. Xiao Bei reaffirmed his feelings, telling Li Xiaoxi that he didn't care about the labels others put on her; she was the person he wanted to marry.
