Forever and Ever Episode 20 Recap
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Qin Wan called Zhou Shengxing over and specifically warmed a small pot of wine. Zhou Shengxing was very emotional, saying the last time they drank like this was six years ago. Qin Wan used the excuse that their Fourth Uncle was lonely and asked Zhou Shengxing to take Zhou Shengren to accompany him on the weekend. Zhou Shengxing knew her intentions well.
Zhou Shengchen was returning on the weekend for the Ghost Festival, and Qin Wan was worried he would become a stumbling block for Zhou Shengchen, so she deliberately made an excuse to send him away. Zhou Shengxing took Zhou Shengren to visit Fourth Uncle early in the morning. Fourth Uncle asked Zhou Shengren about Zhou Shengchen's fiancée, and Zhou Shengren answered truthfully. Zhou Shengchen arrived at the old house with Shi Yi on time.
Zhou Wenxing was very happy and pulled Mei Xing to the lakeside to find them. Zhou Wenxing wanted to catch a dragonfly to take home to play with. Mei Xing quickly stopped her. Shi Yi explained that dragonflies and katydids are incarnations of ghosts, and taking them home is unlucky. Zhou Shengchen didn't believe in these superstitions, but Mei Xing thought one should have reverence. Shi Yi covered the crab tank.
Zhou Wenxing thought the crabs were afraid of the sun. Mei Xing laughed, saying the crabs would get cooked if exposed to the sun for too long. Shi Yi couldn't help but laugh, amused. Zhou Shengchen felt a pang of jealousy seeing them chatting so animatedly. The whole family ate together. Tong Jiaren lied, saying Zhou Wenchuan went fishing, and Qin Wan didn't ask further.
After dinner, Mei Xing told Zhou Wenxing ghost stories that happened in the bamboo forest, and then talked about the library building. Shi Yi happened to come over, and Zhou Wenxing quickly stopped him, worried that Shi Yi would never dare to go to the library building again. Zhou Wenxing inadvertently revealed that Mei Xing chose his wife using Ci poem titles as couplets. Mei Xing immediately interrupted her and hurried away with Zhou Wenxing.
Zhou Shengchen returned to the room very late and saw Shi Yi sleeping on the sofa, so he picked her up and put her on the bed to sleep. Zhou Shengchen didn't want to disturb Shi Yi and quietly turned off the alarm clock. Shi Yi woke up very late and missed breakfast. Sui Sui personally made glutinous rice and lotus root and brought it to her. Shi Yi liked it very much.
Zhou Shengchen went to the library building to look for a gift, wanting to give Shi Yi something practical, but considering it was the Ghost Festival, he decided to wait. Today was the Ghost Festival, and Grandma wanted to go home. Qin Wan readily agreed, not wanting her mother to discover Zhou Wenxing's worsening condition. Zhou Shengchen drove Grandma home. Shi Yi reminded Zhou Shengchen to come back early.
Grandma sensed something was off with Qin Wan today and suspected something had happened at home. Zhou Shengchen made an excuse to cover it up. Qin Wan asked Mei Xing's father to find a cardiology expert to consult on Zhou Wenxing's condition. The professor examined her and found that Zhou Wenxing's heart function was irreparable and only a heart transplant could save her. Zhou Shengchen and Mei Xing were both very sad. They prayed together for Zhou Wenxing's safety.
It gradually got dark. Shi Yi accompanied Zhou Wenxing by boat to release water lanterns in the small river. Zhou Wenxing prayed devoutly for the happiness and well-being of everyone in her family. She knew her days were numbered. If she died, she didn't ask Shi Yi and Zhou Shengchen to visit her every year, only to remember her in their hearts. Shi Yi wouldn't let her dwell on such thoughts. Zhou Wenxing suddenly coughed non-stop.
Shi Yi found her hand was ice cold and quickly took off her coat to put it on her, urging her to go home early. The boatman turned the boat around. Zhou Wenxing lost her balance and almost fell. Shi Yi quickly supported her, but accidentally fell into the river. The boatman couldn't swim. Zhou Wenxing jumped in without hesitation to save her.
Zhou Shengchen and Mei Xing learned that Shi Yi had fallen into the water and rushed over to save them. Shi Yi remained unconscious, and Zhou Wenxing had a persistent high fever. Qin Wan did not allow the news to spread. The butler secretly told Mei Xing the truth. Zhou Shengchen did not eat or drink and stayed by Shi Yi's side every step of the way.
Sui Sui brought food early in the morning and took away the leftovers from the previous night. She asked Lin Shu to persuade Zhou Shengchen, but Lin Shu was helpless. He braced himself and went in, trying his best to persuade Zhou Shengchen to eat. He said Zhou Shengchen was not alone now and should take care of himself for Shi Yi's sake. Zhou Shengchen promised to eat later. Shi Yi woke up groggily. Zhou Shengchen was ecstatic and asked Sui Sui to prepare some light food.
