Fall in You Episode 20 Recap
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Gu Jingyuan finally explained his prolonged avoidance of Qiao Yan, admitting he was afraid she would hate him if she knew the full truth. He revealed he had learned his biological mother was still alive, confined to Xin Yu Sanatorium, and that his biological father was Qin Mian.
Gu Jingyuan confessed he didn't know how to tell Qiao Yan or Gu Changfeng, which led him to prepare a divorce agreement as a desperate tactic when Qin Ziyu threatened him with his mother's safety to force a divorce. Qiao Yan was heartbroken, not by Gu Jingyuan's parentage, but by his decision to bear such a heavy burden alone, keeping it from her and her grandfather.
She empathized with the difficult days he endured but felt deeply disappointed by his lack of trust, questioning why he would not face challenges with his family. Despite Gu Jingyuan's heartfelt apologies and pleas for forgiveness, Qiao Yan felt some things, once too late, could not be undone. To protect him from further threats and suffering related to his identity, she decided they should divorce, asserting that even divorced, they would always remain a family.
Gu Jingyuan desperately refused, promising to mend their fractured relationship until she was willing to return to him, and Qiao Yan agreed to temporarily put the divorce aside if he would agree to her upcoming request. Meanwhile, after Luo Qian's rescue, Qin Ziyu instructed the hospital staff that no one, including Lu Wanqing, was to see her. At Gu Changfeng's grave, Gu Jingyuan reflected on his father's past lessons about not running away from problems and facing consequences.
He remembered Gu Changfeng's words about not missing opportune moments in life and vowed to act differently this time, understanding that if someone doesn't accept an apology, it doesn't mean one should give up. Following Gu Changfeng’s passing, a shareholders’ meeting was convened to elect a new chairman for Gu's Group. Gu Jingyuan was initially nominated, but Qiao Yan arrived, revealing Gu Changfeng's will named her as the successor.
Although some shareholders were hesitant about her inexperience, Gu Jingyuan immediately declared his full support for Qiao Yan as the new chairwoman. He privately explained to Qiao Yan that he fully supported her ambition to independently lead Gu's Group, aligning with her promise to her grandfather to protect the company. Addressing the board, Gu Jingyuan pledged his unwavering assistance to Qiao Yan, emphasizing his continued commitment to the company as a member of the Gu family.
With his support and Gu Changfeng’s will, Qiao Yan was unanimously elected. She thanked the board, vowing to uphold her grandfather's legacy and work with everyone for the company's future. Soon after Qiao Yan took office, a crisis erupted. Former CFO Zhou Qiao, whom Gu Jingyuan had previously dismissed, filed a real-name report alleging Gu's Group engaged in illegal fundraising through real estate pre-sales.
This led to the immediate freezing of all company accounts, and an investigation team was on its way. Gu Jingyuan quickly instructed Lin Ze to arrange for the new CFO to meticulously prepare all financial records for the investigation, assuring Qiao Yan that Gu's Group's operations were fully compliant with the law.
While Qiao Yan expressed concerns about the mounting pressures of her new role, Gu Jingyuan offered her comfort and encouragement, reminding her to take care of herself and expressing his pride in her. However, Lin Ze soon returned with more alarming news: critical financial ledgers and documents were missing, threatening to delay the investigation for two months and causing a severe liquidity crisis for the company.
Gu Jingyuan remained calm, reassuring Qiao Yan that they would find a solution, and Qiao Yan visited Gu Changfeng's grave, reaffirming her commitment to protecting Gu's Group with Gu Jingyuan. Separately, Xu informed Qiao Yan of a suspicious rear-end collision mark on Gu Changfeng's car that appeared after his birthday.
He recalled that prior to his death, Gu Changfeng had asked him to investigate Qin Ziyu's involvement in an issue between Qiao Yan and Gu Jingyuan, and Xu had reported his findings to Gu Changfeng. Reviewing cemetery surveillance footage from the day Gu Changfeng died, Xu discovered Gu Changfeng had met Qin Ziyu there.
Although no collision marks were visible when their cars arrived or departed the cemetery, Qiao Yan deduced that the accident must have occurred on an unmonitored road, leading her to suspect Qin Ziyu's involvement in her grandfather's death. Seeking to gather more information, Qiao Yan met with Qin Ziyu at a theater, feigning an apology for Gu Jingyuan's past actions.
She confided in him that she planned to divorce Gu Jingyuan and that he had agreed, though the news remained private, asking him to keep it a secret. Qin Ziyu, overjoyed, immediately knelt and declared his love for Qiao Yan, mentioning he had wanted to tell her since his return but felt "the obstacle between them" (referring to Gu Changfeng) prevented it. Qiao Yan, testing his reaction, directly asked if he meant her grandfather.
Qin Ziyu quickly rephrased, saying Gu Changfeng might not have wanted them together and that "the accident already happened." Qiao Yan gently rebuffed his advances, stating that recent events left her unable to pursue a new relationship, suggesting they remain friends. As she left, Qiao Yan's car coincidentally wouldn't start, and Qin Ziyu offered her his car to get to an urgent company meeting. Qiao Yan accepted, her true intention being to examine his vehicle for any signs of the collision.
