Go Ahead Episode 46 (Ending) Recap
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Qi Mingyue speculated that Chen Ting's intense dislike for Li Jianjian stemmed from Li Jianjian knowing that Chen Ting had caused her daughter Yun's death, making Chen Ting feel "stripped bare" or "exposed" every time she saw Li Jianjian. Tang Can agreed, believing that from Chen Ting's perspective, anyone would be a better partner for Ling Xiao than Li Jianjian, and she suggested Chen Ting had a psychological illness.
Li Jianjian, however, remained calm, stating that she had no specific plans and believed "the boat would naturally straighten when it reached the bridge." Qi Mingyue felt somewhat relieved by Li Jianjian's outlook, offering comfort that their strong love would help them overcome any difficulties. Meanwhile, Ling Heping, aware of Ling Xiao's struggles, took his son out for a meal and drinks.
Ling Heping expressed guilt over not showing enough care for Ling Xiao, but Ling Xiao reassured him, stating that he felt particularly secure whenever Ling Heping was present. Ling Xiao suddenly mentioned he hadn't dreamt of Yun in a long time, wondering if she had forgiven him and if his debt to Chen Ting had been repaid.
Ling Heping, pained, struggled to find a response, and the two fell silent as a sudden, violent thunderstorm, reminiscent of the day Yun died, erupted outside. At home, Chen Ting watched the heavy rain, worried about Ling Xiao but afraid to contact him. She opened Feng Xixi's Weibo, reading posts that narrated past events from Li Jianjian's perspective. These posts about Ling Xiao's family frequently arguing upstairs triggered Chen Ting's memories of moving into the apartment above Li Jianjian's home.
She recalled her frequent arguments with Ling Heping, her hostility towards Ling Xiao, and her unwavering belief that Ling Xiao was responsible for Yun's death. She remembered Ling Heping always protecting Ling Xiao when she scolded him, and her act of throwing away all of Yun's cherished belongings that Ling Xiao had kept, only for Li Jianjian to retrieve them later. These painful recollections surged through Chen Ting, filling her with guilt.
Her emotions plummeted, leading her to write a suicide note. In it, she confessed her inability to overcome her inner demons, stating that every encounter with Li Jianjian reminded her of abandoning Ling Xiao. Realizing her love had become a source of pain for Ling Xiao, and regretting not taking him with her when she initially left, Chen Ting felt her attempts to compensate only exacerbated the situation.
She acknowledged her inability to prevent Ling Xiao and Li Jianjian's love and her refusal to accept Li Jianjian. Believing her opposition stemmed from a fear of reliving painful memories and wanting to free Ling Xiao from her selfish love and the burden she imposed, she resolved to end her life, thinking "out of sight, out of mind." During this time, Chen Ting called Ling Xiao.
However, Ling Xiao, in a taxi with Ling Heping, had fallen asleep drunkenly, leaning on his father. Ling Heping answered the call and, infuriated, chastised Chen Ting for constantly pressuring and tormenting Ling Xiao. He pleaded with her to stop, then abruptly hung up. The next morning, a distraught Qin Meiyang came crying to Ling Xiao, revealing that Chen Ting was missing and had left a suicide note.
Ling Xiao hastily read the note and rushed out to search for her. Chen Ting had gone to the seaside, attempting suicide by jumping into the ocean, where she lost consciousness. Fortunately, two fishermen, who had gone out early to fish, discovered her and rescued her from the water. Chen Ting regained consciousness in a hospital bed, with Ling Xiao sitting by her side.
He gently but firmly told her that if she felt she had made mistakes, she should live to make amends, emphasizing that death would only bring things to a halt, never truly rectifying past wrongs. This near-death experience significantly transformed Chen Ting's mindset; after her discharge, she adopted a more open-minded perspective. She decided to return to Singapore with Qin Meiyang.
Ling Heping went to Chen Ting's home to help with her luggage and took the opportunity to apologize to her. Before her departure, Chen Ting held Li Jianjian's hand, thanking her for taking care of Ling Xiao and genuinely entrusting him to her. Li Jianjian, in turn, promised to ensure Ling Xiao's happiness. A month later, Qin Meiyang also departed for Singapore to resume her studies, sharing a tight embrace with Ling Xiao before she left.
With Chen Ting and Qin Meiyang sent off, Li Jianjian, Ling Xiao, and He Ziqiu hurried home to change clothes. It was Li Haichao and He Mei's wedding registration day, and they also planned a family photoshoot. Li Jianjian and Ling Xiao, whose own marriage was now on the agenda and who were dressed smartly for the day, went to pick up Li Haichao for the civil affairs bureau.
Ling Xiao almost kissed Li Jianjian but was interrupted by Li Haichao emerging in his new suit. He Ziqiu went to pick up He Mei. In the car, He Ziqiu, brimming with joy, confessed to He Mei that he had never imagined he would witness her wedding, deeply touching He Mei and filling her with mixed emotions. He Mei also inquired about He Ziqiu's coffee shop.
He Ziqiu explained that while it was now profitable, he still wished to focus on making desserts. He planned to transfer the coffee shop and open a dessert shop in a scenic area, asking He Mei if Luo Hong could assist him in scouting for a location, to which He Mei happily agreed. He Ziqiu sincerely wished He Mei and Li Haichao a happy life together.
Li Haichao and He Mei registered their marriage and then went to a photography studio for commemorative photos. Once Ling Heping arrived, both families gathered together, smiling broadly for a joyous full family portrait. That evening, amidst heavy rain, He Ziqiu left his dessert shop after work, and He Mei arrived with an umbrella, the mother and son happily sharing it as they walked, symbolizing their repaired relationship.
Ultimately, Ling Xiao and Chen Ting found a healthier way to interact, and He Ziqiu let go of past grievances, sincerely blessing He Mei and repairing their relationship. All these resolutions were made possible by the unwavering companionship of their family. The narrative concludes by suggesting that true family transcends mere blood ties, built instead on love, mutual care, and concern for one another.
