Fall in Love Episode 18 (Ending) Recap
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Lin confined Jing Zhixia to a room, telling her it was the safest place for her. Jing Zhixia desperately pleaded to be released, crying, "Let me go! I hate you! Don't hurt Fu Zeyi! You can't do this to him!" Lin, however, was resolute, stating, "It's too late. No one will get in my way again!" His goal was to acquire everything from The Fu Group.
He then met with Fu Shengrong, who believed Lin was the personality of his deceased son, Fu Zilin. Fu Shengrong reiterated their deal, telling Lin to stay away from Jing Zhixia and to sign the equity interest transfer verification that he would receive tomorrow, after which everything belonging to Fu Zeyi would be his.
Unbeknownst to Lin, Fu Shengrong's true intention was to ensure that the treatment would be fatal, preventing Lin from ever waking up once he was abroad, thus allowing Fu Shengrong to secure the Fu Group for himself. Upon returning, Lin attempted to force Jing Zhixia to eat, but she refused, stating she would rather starve than touch anything he made. Lin expressed surprise that she wasn't angry with him, to which she sarcastically replied that she liked him.
He questioned her feelings, asking why she loved an "arrogant and selfish" person like Fu Zeyi. Jing Zhixia retorted that no one deserved her love more than Fu Zeyi, detailing his selfless actions and sacrifices for her. She concluded by firmly stating, "I love Fu Zeyi. I only love Fu Zeyi. I will only love Fu Zeyi for the rest of my life." Lin, visibly hurt, dared her to repeat it, which she did without hesitation.
Overwhelmed, Lin told her to "Get lost, then. Get out of my house!" before leaving. However, he then muttered to himself, "Zhixia. You must wait for me. Just stay there and wait for me. I'll be back." Lin then brought the signed documents to Fu Shengrong, expressing his readiness for the treatment. Fu Shengrong confirmed that a flight was arranged for that afternoon to send Lin abroad for the procedure.
Lin remained unaware that Fu Shengrong intended the treatment to be fatal, effectively silencing him forever to secure The Fu Group for himself. Following Lin's departure abroad, news circulated that Fu Zeyi had died in the hospital. Fu Shengrong moved swiftly to consolidate power, with several shareholders encouraging him to step into the chairmanship to stabilize The Fu Group.
At a shareholders' meeting, where Fu Shengrong was about to be elected chairman, some shareholders voiced their suspicions regarding Fu Zeyi's sudden death so soon after his father's supposed retirement, suggesting it was more than a coincidence. Fu Shengrong attempted to dismiss their concerns, claiming Fu Zeyi suffered from depression and had been preparing for his "affair in order," even presenting a fabricated medical document to support his narrative.
As the moderator prepared to announce Fu Shengrong as the new chairman, Fu Zeyi dramatically entered the room, declaring, "I object!" His appearance shocked everyone, especially Fu Shengrong, who believed him to be gone for good. Fu Zeyi confronted Fu Shengrong directly, mockingly asking if he was supposed to have committed suicide due to depression, then accused his uncle of trying to kill him.
When Fu Shengrong called it "nonsense" and pointed to the medical record, Fu Zeyi played a recording of Fu Shengrong's voice, clearly instructing his secretary to arrange a doctor to ensure "Fu Zeyi is silenced after the treatment." The shareholders were aghast, realizing they had been fooled. Fu Shengrong frantically claimed the recording was fabricated, but Fu Zeyi revealed that Fu Shengrong's secretary, Ai Xin, had recorded the conversation.
A flashback played a snippet of the conversation Fu Shengrong had with what he believed was Lin, where he discussed getting rid of Fu Zeyi and warned "Lin" to stay away from Jing Zhixia. It was then, seeing the real Fu Zeyi, that Fu Shengrong finally grasped the truth: he had been speaking with Fu Zeyi, not Lin, all along. " You set me up," Fu Shengrong exclaimed. Fu Zeyi replied, "The wages of sin is death."
Fu Zeyi then presented further evidence of Fu Shengrong's treachery, confronting him about his father's sudden illness. He revealed a button his father had torn from Fu Shengrong's clothes during his seizure and, more damningly, played surveillance footage from that day. The video clearly showed Fu Shengrong callously pouring his father's life-saving medicine into a swimming pool instead of administering it.
The assembled shareholders were furious, denouncing Fu Shengrong for his unforgivable actions against both his brother and nephew, declaring him unfit to lead The Fu Group. Meanwhile, confined to her room, Jing Zhixia discovered the food Lin had prepared for her was burnt and had salt instead of sugar.
This minor culinary mishap, combined with her memories of "Lin" always having such trouble in the kitchen and their earlier poignant conversation where she declared her love for Fu Zeyi, made her realize that the person who had been with her, trying to cook, was indeed Fu Zeyi, not Lin. At that moment, Jian Bufan arrived, sent by Fu Zeyi, to release her. He told her the police would arrive soon.
Jing Zhixia immediately drove to The Fu Group to find Fu Zeyi. As Fu Shengrong desperately tried to maintain control by asserting that he held the share transfer agreement and Fu Zeyi lacked the power to remove him, Fu Zeyi simply pointed towards the police who had just arrived. An officer informed Fu Shengrong that he was a suspect in a murder case and requested his cooperation. Feigning compliance, Fu Shengrong agreed but then abruptly bolted.
Fu Zeyi, along with the police, gave chase, but Fu Shengrong managed to escape into an elevator, vanishing into the underground garage. As Fu Zeyi lost sight of Fu Shengrong in the garage, Jing Zhixia, who had been frantically trying to reach him on the phone, finally appeared. Just as Fu Zeyi turned towards her, Fu Shengrong, driving a car, veered directly towards Jing Zhixia.
Without a moment's hesitation, Fu Zeyi pulled her into a protective embrace, taking the full impact of the vehicle, which sent him flying. However, it was not Fu Zeyi's primary personality that absorbed the blow, but Lin, who had manifested and sacrificed himself. As Lin faded, he spoke to Fu Zeyi internally, explaining that his purpose had been to accompany, protect, and heal Fu Zeyi from his guilt over the past 22 years.
Now, with Jing Zhixia capable of loving and healing Fu Zeyi, Lin felt he could finally depart in peace, bidding Fu Zeyi farewell. Fu Zeyi cried out "Lin, no!" as he watched him vanish. As Lin sacrificed himself, Fu Zeyi was flooded with memories of his childhood. He recalled being kidnapped with his older brother, Fu Zilin. When Fu Zeyi was scared and cold, Fu Zilin sang him a lullaby, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," until he fell asleep.
Later, while the kidnappers slept, Fu Zilin untied himself and then freed Fu Zeyi. As they tried to escape and startled their captors, Fu Zilin bravely told Fu Zeyi to run ahead and not look back, acting as a rear guard. Tragically, Fu Zilin was then struck and killed by the kidnappers' car. This harrowing memory underscored Lin's final act: once again, a part of Fu Zeyi's fragmented self had sacrificed itself for him.
Lin reiterated to Fu Zeyi that he could now leave in peace, assured that Jing Zhixia, a kind and wonderful girl, would take care of him. Shortly after, the police arrived and apprehended Fu Shengrong. Fu Zeyi was hospitalized with a mild concussion but was otherwise stable. He wanted to visit his father, Fu Guoqiang, who was still in surgery.
The doctors confirmed that Fu Guoqiang's two surgeries were successful, and he was out of critical condition, bringing immense relief to Fu Zeyi and Jing Zhixia. Later, Ai Xin visited Fu Zeyi to bid farewell, announcing her decision to resign and go abroad to pursue a doctorate in law. Fu Zeyi thanked her for her crucial role in exposing Fu Shengrong's crimes. At the airport, as Ai Xin prepared to leave, Jian Bufan unexpectedly appeared with his luggage.
He initially claimed to have been scouted by an overseas basketball team at the same university, but when pressed by Ai Xin, he confessed he had not received an offer and was simply there to follow her. Back home, Jian Qian, upset by his son's abrupt departure without even informing the doctor, complained about Jian Bufan prioritizing love over family duties, lamenting that he had "forgotten about his father."
Jing Zhixia gently reminded him that Jian Bufan had his own aspirations, adding that he still had her, his "adorable niece." Later, Fu Zeyi invited Jing Zhixia out for dinner, telling her he had something important to say. At the restaurant, Jing Zhixia noticed the staff preparing for a romantic proposal and, recalling Fu Zeyi's earlier call, optimistically wondered if it was for her.
During their meal, Fu Zeyi, after some playful banter, presented an engagement ring and formally asked, "Zhixia, will you marry me?" Surrounded by cheering diners, Jing Zhixia happily accepted his proposal, and they shared a passionate embrace and kiss. At their wedding, the host announced that Fu Zeyi had prepared a special "song of love" for Jing Zhixia, reflecting their fateful meeting.
However, when the music played, it was a recording of Jing Zhixia's earlier fervent declaration to Lin: "I will repeat every word of it. I'll make it clear to you that I love Fu Zeyi. I only love Fu Zeyi. I will only love Fu Zeyi for the rest of my life." Jing Zhixia was utterly mortified and shouted for it to be turned off, claiming they played the wrong file.
Fu Zeyi, however, found it "sweet" and let it play, much to her embarrassment and the amusement of their guests. Playfully, Jing Zhixia "fired" the technical staff, to which Fu Zeyi lightheartedly agreed. Despite the humorous mishap, they exchanged rings and sealed their union with a loving kiss.
