Fall in Love Episode 29 Recap
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Mu Wanqing found Gu Yueshuang tending to a drunken Tan Xuanlin, who self-consciously lowered his head. Mu Wanqing expressed gratitude to Gu Yueshuang for caring for him, but was upset with Tan Xuanlin for hiding things from her. She suggested Gu Yueshuang leave, intending to care for Tan Xuanlin herself. However, Tan Xuanlin stopped Gu Yueshuang and instructed Tan Si to escort Mu Wanqing back, falsely claiming he was fine and she was overthinking.
Mu Wanqing, recalling their "three-point agreement" about mutual trust, refused to leave without an explanation for his recent coldness, but Tan Xuanlin angrily retorted that her barging into his office showed a lack of trust and fiercely sent her away. Mu Wanqing, still believing in his reasons for being distant, stated her hope that if they were to marry, he would be completely open with her.
After Mu Wanqing left, Gu Yueshuang tried to comfort Tan Xuanlin, who lamented that he once believed himself invincible and not bound by fate, but now found himself in a difficult situation. He then dismissed Gu Yueshuang. Outside, Su Hongchen confronted a fuming Mu Wanqing, who curtly told him to mind his own business.
Annoyed, Su Hongchen disparaged Tan Xuanlin as a "bandit and rube," claiming Mu Wanqing's initial rejection of Xu Guangyao for him had backfired, leaving her to face the consequences alone and implicating him. Mu Wanqing, however, fiercely defended Tan Xuanlin and Gu Yueshuang, asserting that there was nothing untoward between them and that she had full confidence in Tan Xuanlin.
Upon returning to the Mu Mansion, Mu Wanqing learned from her butler that Tan Xuanlin had been looking at a particular photo and asking questions about it. Retrieving the album, she found a picture of her late father with foreigners taken during his younger years while escorting goods, which immediately raised her suspicions. Unbeknownst to Mu Wanqing, the photograph had been strategically placed by Mu Wanting as part of a larger scheme.
Later, Gu Yueshuang visited, explaining that she had joined Tan Xuanlin for drinks as he seemed distraught. She also revealed that Tan Xuanlin had been frequently meeting a Mr. Liao, suggesting his recent strange behavior might be linked to this individual. Mu Wanqing, recognizing Mr. Liao's name, cautioned Gu Yueshuang to avoid his affairs due to his unusual identity. Mu Wanting reported back to her handler that Tan Xuanlin had likely seen the photo.
The handler, an older man and the true mastermind, expressed impatience for definitive information and instructed Mu Wanting to find a pretext to stay close to Mu Wanqing. He confidently stated that with fabricated testimony from Sergey, a former rival whom he had spared and now bribed, Tan Xuanlin would surely turn against Mu Wanqing. He acknowledged Sergey's greed but hinted at his eventual elimination once the plan succeeded.
The mastermind was also informed that Tan Xuanlin had met with Jewish businessman Joseph, ostensibly for film investments, but suspected the real purpose was to secure a concession wharf and warehouses for transferring munitions. This, he concluded, confirmed Tan Xuanlin's wariness towards Mu Wanqing, indicating their relationship was merely a facade. He ordered a thorough investigation into the precise timing and location of the munition transfer at the concession wharf.
Meanwhile, Mr. Liao met with Tan Xuanlin to inform him that the batch of goods had passed Qingdao and was expected in Shanghai within three days. Tan Xuanlin appeared deeply troubled, admitting his inability to face Mu Wanqing. He confessed that despite her innocence and his desire to move past old grievances, the long shadow of his family's betrayal and the potential to harm her if he married her was too much to bear.
He felt bound by his promise to love and protect her, and if he couldn't uphold that, he couldn't marry her. Tan Xuanlin then asked Mr. Liao to help him locate the surviving members of Sergey's armed squad from years ago, as their testimony was crucial for him to ascertain the full truth, as he dared not rely on a single account. Mr. Liao assured him he would find them.
Later, Mu Wanting paid a visit to Mu Wanqing, bringing almond cookies and inquiring about her and Tan Xuanlin's still-unconfirmed wedding date. Mu Wanting then expressed her desire to stay in Shanghai, citing her discomfort with life in Hong Kong, and asked Mu Wanqing for a job at the Mu family's chamber of commerce or wharves, emphasizing her willingness to work hard.
Mu Wanqing, noting a vacancy for a secretary at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, offered Mu Wanting the position, clarifying it would be a market-rate salary and strictly limited to secretarial duties, with no involvement in other affairs. Mu Wanting eagerly accepted. Separately, Su Hongchen approached Gu Yueshuang, apologizing for his earlier harsh words and expressing concern for her. He mistakenly brought up an incident where he believed he saw Gu Yueshuang and Tan Xuanlin kissing in a car.
Gu Yueshuang quickly clarified that Tan Xuanlin had merely leaned on her after drinking too much. Su Hongchen apologized for his misunderstanding and then proposed a celebratory Western dinner if she "behaved well," also asking her to wear a silver pendant he had given her. Gu Yueshuang coyly stated she had not yet agreed to a closer relationship and needed to see his performance.
She then informed him she was going to the command to deliver soup to Tan Xuanlin, prompting Su Hongchen to encourage her, reminding her of their family connection. Tan Xuanlin later prepared to visit the concession to meet Joseph, a Jewish businessman, to discuss business. Gu Yueshuang arrived with soup for him. She revealed her acquaintance with Joseph, who was an investor in her upcoming new film, "The Love's Dream," and offered to accompany Tan Xuanlin.
After an initial hesitation, Tan Xuanlin agreed, instructing her to tell others he had arranged the meeting for her film investment. As they left for Astor House, a spy reported their destination to the mastermind. The mastermind was informed that Tan Xuanlin and Mu Wanqing's wedding had been delayed, despite Tan Xuanlin previously telling Mu Wanting that he would marry Mu Wanqing quickly.
This further convinced the mastermind that Tan Xuanlin had become wary of Mu Wanqing, solidifying the effectiveness of Sergey's fabricated testimony. He reiterated that Sergey's fate was sealed once his utility ran out. The mastermind's operatives speculated that Tan Xuanlin's meeting with Joseph was for the munitions transfer, not film investment, and were ordered to ascertain the exact time and location of the goods' arrival at the concession wharf.
At the meeting, Joseph offered a batch of unsalable sports equipment instead of direct financial investment. Tan Xuanlin accepted them for his militia group, stating they could use them for exercise. Gu Yueshuang, still curious, asked about Tan Xuanlin's interest in the wharf warehouse. He stated it was to help a friend, implying Mr. Liao, and told her not to ask further. Noticing they were being followed, Tan Xuanlin decided to use the opportunity to capture the trailing spies.
Shortly after, a man from "Sunrise Company" attempted to rent a warehouse at the Bund wharf but was told all were booked, a sign of unusual activity. As Tan Xuanlin's men unloaded goods, concession soldiers halted them, claiming to have received reports of contraband. A thorough search, however, yielded nothing illegal, and the soldiers were forced to apologize for their intrusion. Tan Xuanlin, feigning nonchalance, warned them against similar "mischief" in the future.
Following the incident, Commander Wu Xiangying reported to Tan Xuanlin that over ten spies had been apprehended, confirming Tan Xuanlin's feint had successfully lured out those who had escaped capture earlier. The mastermind, upon hearing of the arrests, dismissed them as minor losses, considering them a worthwhile price to pay to lower Tan Xuanlin's guard, and boasted about his superior experience compared to the younger commander. Later, Gu Yueshuang faced a swarm of angry creditors.
The owner of Dahua Pictures had absconded with all company funds, leaving her, a nominal shareholder, and numerous film projects in debt. The creditors, who had extended credit due to Gu Yueshuang's star power, demanded payment and threatened to boycott her new film. Gu Yueshuang attempted to explain her limited involvement and position as a victim herself, but the creditors remained adamant.
Tan Xuanlin then arrived and, declaring himself as the Shanghai Commander, publicly guaranteed that the Mu family's chamber of commerce would settle all Dahua Pictures' debts, on the sole condition that Gu Yueshuang's new film be screened. The creditors, though surprised, agreed to confirm the arrangement with the Mu family. True to his word, Tan Xuanlin arrived at the Mu family's chamber of commerce, bringing the creditors to Mu Wanqing.
He informed her that the Dahua Pictures' owner had absconded, leaving debts that needed immediate settlement for Gu Yueshuang's film to be screened. He then stated that he had promised the creditors that the Mu family's chamber of commerce would cover the outstanding amount. Mu Wanqing, perplexed, questioned why the Mu family should be responsible for a debt unrelated to their business. Tan Xuanlin simply reiterated his promise to the creditors.
Mu Wanqing patiently tried to explain the complexities, warning that paying this debt would set a dangerous precedent, opening the floodgates for all of Dahua Pictures' employees and other creditors to demand payment from the Mu family. Tan Xuanlin, ignoring her reasoning, angrily smashed a teacup, yelling that as the Shanghai Commander, he couldn't even make a decision in the Mu family and accusing her of treating him like a kept man.
