Fell Upon Me Episode 22 (Ending) Recap
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An Zhenzhen lay on the ground after a car accident. Gu Ming was identified as the driver. As rescuers arrived to transport An Zhenzhen to the hospital, traffic police questioned Gu Ming about the accident, asking for his license and registration. Nearby, Jiang Ling stood under an umbrella, collecting scattered manuscript pages of a novel from the ground. Jiang Ling, now an established novelist, met with his editor.
The editor praised his latest work as a "beautiful yet cruel story of youth," noting its authentic portrayal of a high school girl's psychology, suggesting it felt like an autobiography. However, the editor expressed concern about the novel's dark ending, which depicted the protagonist falling from a building, believing it wouldn't appeal to current readers who prefer more uplifting content. Citing "big data" trends, the editor suggested adding elements of "revenge" to make it more commercially viable.
Jiang Ling, admitting he lacked inspiration for popular web novel tropes, clarified that the protagonist's story was deeply personal, stemming from experiences of parental divorce, betrayal, and manipulation. He then revealed that the protagonist in his story, after leaving the building, was actually hit by a car, which the editor found unsettling and too much like a prophecy. An Zhenzhen lay silently in a hospital bed, still unconscious.
Jiang Ling visited her, bringing peaches, and spoke with her attending physician, Liu Yaru, who was also his former homeroom teacher. Liu Yaru神色重地 tells Jiang Ling that An Zhenzhen had suffered a severe impact and might never wake up, emphasizing that her recovery would be a medical miracle. She further revealed An Zhenzhen's difficult past, including her recent use of antidepressants, and stated that without a strong will to live or external stimuli, her condition was precarious.
Jiang Ling, upon hearing that external stimuli could theoretically help, declared his intention to rewrite a better ending for An Zhenzhen, convinced he knew what he needed to do. Sitting by An Zhenzhen's bedside, Jiang Ling began to write furiously, drawing inspiration from his memories of her. He briefly took a call from his editor, telling him he was inspired and would show the new book when it was finished.
He poured his care and hopes into every word, crafting a narrative designed to reach An Zhenzhen's subconscious. In his story, An Zhenzhen, feeling lost and betrayed, wished to turn back time at the city's clock tower. Jiang Ling enters her life, first in a surreal manner, then as a new transfer student at her school. They become friends, and he gradually understands her tragic past.
The narrative culminates on the rooftop where, in a revised sequence of events, Gu Ming, after venting his anger, jumps off the rooftop. An Zhenzhen bravely attempts to save him, pulling him back, but in doing so, loses her own balance and falls instead. Jiang Ling, witnessing this, rushes to her, extending his hand.
Jiang Ling's efforts to instill hope through his storytelling infused the novel with new life, leading to strong support from his publishing house for its potential as a bestseller. An Zhenzhen's subconscious struggled between two distinct timelines: 2012 and 2024. Finally, a miracle occurred, and she slowly opened her eyes. Liu Yaru immediately came to her side.
An Zhenzhen recognized her doctor as her former teacher and was told she had been in a serious car accident, remaining in a coma for over three months. Her recovery was deemed extraordinary, and she was cleared for discharge. Lying by her bed was a newly published book. An Zhenzhen was puzzled, stating she had no memory of writing it. The doctor informed her it was brought by a friend who frequently visited her.
Upon opening the book, An Zhenzhen discovered a card she had once given to Jiang Ling, prompting her fragmented memories to slowly piece themselves together. She recalled a moment 104 days prior when she had taken her novel, "Ulysses", to an online editing company. The chief editor, Xiaojia, had flatly rejected it, explaining that its dark themes and non-serialized format lacked commercial appeal in the current "big data" market.
Despite An Zhenzhen's passionate argument for sincere literature over market trends, the editor remained firm, advising her to be more realistic about her survival in the industry. Heartbroken, An Zhenzhen had scattered her manuscript pages into the wind outside the office. Moments later, she was struck by a speeding car, driven by Gu Ming, and fell unconscious. The scattered pages were then picked up by Jiang Ling, who, moved by her writing, decided to help her complete the novel.
Now fully recovered, An Zhenzhen walked aimlessly through the streets, everything feeling both like a vivid dream and undeniable reality. She reflected on how the school in her dreams looked identical to the real one, questioning if the people and events from her novels, and her dreams, had ever truly existed beyond her mind. Suddenly, she saw Jiang Ling, holding a copy of her novel, "Ulysses".
She remembered a past moment when he had walked beside her, offering to help, and despite her initial despair, he had steadfastly told her, "Even if they don't believe you, I believe in you." Seeing him again, An Zhenzhen's eyes welled up with emotion. As peace doves fluttered around them, they looked at each other and smiled, a joyous reunion marking the culmination of her journey.
