Fall in Love Episode 17 Recap
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Guoqiang, feeling the toll of age, expressed his intention to transfer his equity interest in The Fu Group to Fu Zeyi, entrusting him with the company's future. However, Fu Shengrong appeared, presenting Zeyi's medical record and urging Guoqiang to review it before making a decision. Guoqiang, already aware of Zeyi's dissociative identity disorder, was visibly displeased with Shengrong's actions.
He pleaded with Shengrong not to oppose Zeyi, stating that he, as Zeyi's father, would ensure his son received what he desired. Fu Shengrong, however, was overcome with emotion, accusing Zeyi of causing his son Fu Zilin's death and claiming that Guoqiang and Zeyi owed him a life that could never be repaid. Guoqiang tried to calm him, insisting Zilin's death was an accident, but Shengrong refused to listen, fixated on his desire for revenge against Zeyi.
Guoqiang issued a stern warning, threatening severe repercussions if Shengrong dared to harm Zeyi, before collapsing from a sudden heart attack. Fu Shengrong initially reached for Guoqiang's medication but then, fueled by his deep-seated resentment, emptied the pills into the pool. Guoqiang looked on in disbelief before losing consciousness. Feigning concern, Fu Shengrong then called for help and had Guoqiang transported to the hospital, where doctors stated his condition was critical and he might not regain consciousness.
Meanwhile, Lin, the alternate personality, prepared to say his goodbyes. He apologized to Fu Zeyi for failing to protect their father and for selfishly keeping their secret, which had hurt Zeyi and his loved ones. He felt it was time for him to depart. Jing Zhixia met with Lin, confirming that Fu Zeyi had not returned. Lin observed her emotional state, noting that she seemed to be truly in love with Fu Zeyi.
Admitting he was a sensitive composer, Lin stated that it was inappropriate for him to be a third party between them and promised to return Fu Zeyi's body, only reappearing if absolutely necessary. He explained that as the second personality, he had always chosen to be a behind-the-scenes musician to avoid problems for Zeyi, though he harbored a dream of performing to a full house.
Understanding his aspiration, Jing Zhixia had booked an entire theater for Lin, telling him that even without other audience members, her presence alone was enough. Lin was deeply touched, agreeing that a single truly understanding audience member was all he needed. Separately, Ai Xin met with Fu Shengrong, presenting him with a watch as a parting gift and announcing her decision to pursue further studies abroad, a move she hoped would free her from his influence.
Fu Shengrong approved of her plans but urged her to return and continue working for him after her studies. It was through Ai Xin that Fu Shengrong learned Lin was performing at the theater with Jing Zhixia. He went there and was visibly moved by Lin's piano performance.
As Lin played a melody, Fu Shengrong recognized it as the first song his deceased son, Fu Zilin, had ever written, leading him to the shocking realization that Zeyi's second personality was, in fact, Fu Zilin. After taking Jing Zhixia home, Lin was intercepted by Fu Shengrong. Fu Shengrong confronted Lin, addressing him as Fu Zilin, stating he knew about Zeyi's illness and that Lin was the alternate personality.
He questioned Lin's willingness to simply vanish and encouraged him to embrace a life of his own. Fu Shengrong proposed a plan to find an overseas doctor who could permanently eradicate Fu Zeyi's original personality, ensuring Lin would have complete control of the body and no longer be a mere shadow.
He made it clear that he viewed Lin as nothing more than a temporary means to an end, and once his goals were achieved, Lin would also cease to exist. Lin, in turmoil, returned and confronted Fu Zeyi's reflection in a mirror, angrily demanding that he stop being a coward. He warned that if Zeyi did not return, their career, loved one, and very existence would be destroyed. Jolted by Lin's words, Fu Zeyi emerged from within.
The next morning, Jing Zhixia visited Lin, bringing him a vinyl record of a favorite musician as a "parting gift." As they listened to the music, Jing Zhixia fell asleep, unconsciously murmuring Fu Zeyi's name. Lin, observing this, gently covered her with a blanket, his heart sinking as he realized her deepest affections still lay with Fu Zeyi. Upon waking, Jing Zhixia felt awkward when Lin reached for her hand and decided to leave, intending to create distance between them.
However, she soon realized she had left her phone behind and returned. Lin took an unusually long time to open the door, making Jing Zhixia playfully accuse him of "doing something bad." She retrieved her phone, noting its low battery, and departed again. Shortly after her departure, Fu Shengrong emerged from the room, revealing that he and Lin had been secretly conspiring, which explained the delay in opening the door.
Back home, Jing Zhixia discovered a video recording on her phone, which captured Fu Shengrong's conversation with Lin. In the video, Fu Shengrong assured Lin that he had arranged for a doctor to permanently "wipe Fu Zeyi from existence" in exchange for Lin transferring the equity interest to him. Immediately after watching the incriminating footage, Jing Zhixia was ambushed and kidnapped by Fu Shengrong's men.
She bravely confronted them, threatening to expose their actions with her recording, but they seized her phone, stating all evidence was now in their possession. Lin was present during her capture and asked Fu Shengrong if she could be released now that they had her phone. Fu Shengrong observed Lin's concern for Jing Zhixia but dismissed it, ordering his men to hold her until after the upcoming AGM.
He declared that in two days, Lin would be the sole Fu Zeyi, owning the entire Fu Group, and Jing Zhixia would then be irrelevant. Jing Zhixia was bound in a room, and though Lin tried to reassure her, she defiantly cried out, "Let me go! I hate you! I hate you!"
