Fell Upon Me Episode 18 Recap
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An Zhenzhen, Qi Shuo, and Qiu Qian gather by the wishing tree to celebrate Qi Shuo's birthday. Qiu Qian, carrying a birthday cake and an assortment of snacks, expresses concern about Qi Shuo's somber mood on his special day. An Zhenzhen remarks that she only attended because of Jiangling. After some lighthearted banter and singing "Happy Birthday," Qiu Qian thoughtfully steps away to give An Zhenzhen and Qi Shuo a moment alone.
Taking advantage of their privacy, Qi Shuo sincerely apologizes to An Zhenzhen for his impulsive behavior during their recent argument, admitting he should have treated her better as a friend. An Zhenzhen, in turn, apologizes, revealing that her parents' difficult situation had left her emotionally vulnerable, causing her to lash out at those closest to her. Qi Shuo expresses regret for his harsh words.
As their reconciliation deepens, Qi Shuo begins to mention the "milk money" incident, but Qiu Qian's return interrupts their conversation. However, since they forgave each other, there was no longer any estrangement between them. The next morning, An Zhenzhen suggests they return to the wishing tree at sunrise, believing it will make their wishes more effective, and both Qi Shuo and Qiu Qian readily agree. That same night, amid heavy rain, An Zhenzhen receives a call from Lao Jiang.
Lao Jiang had investigated the milk money incident and was about to tell her the details, but An Zhenzhen stopped him. She tells Lao Jiang that she no longer wishes to uncover the truth, finding the matter too painful, and doesn't want to jeopardize her friendships by pursuing it. She recounts the despair she felt when falsely accused, how her parents doubted her, and how her friends distanced themselves.
She confides that she had considered ending her life on the rooftop and credits "Xiao Jiang" (Jiangling) with saving her. An Zhenzhen expresses profound gratitude to Lao Jiang for connecting her to the 18-year-old Jiangling, who is a truly wonderful person, and for the phone call that empowered her to face her challenges. Lao Jiang, understanding that An Zhenzhen's emotional knot was untied and that her timeline had also changed from the original historical trajectory, did not press further.
As she speaks, their phone connection abruptly severs. Lao Jiang later attempts to fix his phone, believing it to be the cause of his inability to reach An Zhenzhen's number. However, a technician confirms his phone is functional, stating that the specific number Lao Jiang is trying to call is out of service, implying the issue lies elsewhere. Meanwhile, at school, An Zhenzhen notices Jiangling lost in thought during class.
She teases him about his rare daydreaming, to which he responds by pointing out a problematic question on his paper. Because of Jiangling's steadfastness, An Zhenzhen's feelings for him have grown, and their relationship has become much closer. Gu Ming visits Dr. Liu, distressed that his mother is still coughing blood despite her surgery. Dr. Liu explains that the surgery only stabilized her basic vital signs, and a full recovery would require a very long and expensive treatment.
He mentions a promising international medication that costs 10,000 yuan per dose, and that the surgery fee alone would be 1 million yuan. Gu Ming, desperate, promises to find a way to secure the funds. He immediately calls his father, who harshly rejects his plea for money, angrily asking if he owes Gu Ming something and sarcastically suggesting he sell his father for 1 million yuan. Later, An Zhenzhen finds Jiangling alone in the classroom, immersed in his writing.
She praises his clear logic and elegant wording, noting his significant progress and correctly guessing he wrote the manuscript that has been the talk of the class. Jiangling admits he borrowed her name for his protagonist, as she was constantly around him. An Zhenzhen expresses admiration for the manuscript and asks why he stopped writing. Jiangling explains that he believes stories without endings keep readers intrigued, much like life's uncertainties.
An Zhenzhen counters that words hold power and readers can discern sincerity. She expresses a strong desire to follow his story to its conclusion, even if it falters, and requests to see the complete version. Jiangling hesitates, explaining it's an incomplete first draft he left at home, full of inconsistencies. An Zhenzhen insists she can provide valuable reader feedback and suggests he publish it online as a serial to gauge reader reactions, also offering many detailed suggestions.
She highlights a scene where the characters meet at a grand ball years later and dance a captivating tango. Jiangling explains this separation was due to the boy's dream. An Zhenzhen, however, suggests they should not be separated, preferring they remain together in the same city, supporting each other. Jiangling then reads a poignant passage from his novel, describing a quiet boy who silently observes a girl, their paths never truly crossing.
Despite his efforts, he fails to prevent her from going to a rooftop on the night before graduation, where she seemingly vanishes from his life forever. The passage concludes with a wistful hope that she might return from the light someday. Lao Jiang also gained a lot of inspiration from this and started writing in his free time.
