Golden House Hidden Love Episode 1 Recap
> Golden House Hidden Love Recap
A thousand years ago, High Immortal Nan Hua considered Human Prince Li Chuchen his close friend. As Li Chuchen prepared for a patrol, Nan Hua offered to accompany him, but Li Chuchen urged him to rest at the residence, stating that Nan Hua's spiritual energy had not yet recovered after dissipating.
Li Chuchen promised to return in two months when the cherry tree's fruits would be ripe, adding that upon his return, he intended to withdraw from the world permanently, tired of the world's accumulated injustices and constant deception. Princess Li Xiuning overheard their conversation and, with a cold smile, was certain this would be Li Chuchen's last meeting with Nan Hua. Centuries passed. Jin Xia, an assistant designer, used a significant loan to purchase an old house named "Taiping."
As she excitedly moved in, she noticed the withered cherry tree by the entrance, finding it unsightly and considering having it removed later. Her neighbor, Auntie Chen, dropped by and informed Jin Xia that the old house was known for strange occurrences, like self-renovation despite being uninhabited, hinting at supernatural activity. Jin Xia felt a chill but, being a materialist, insisted she didn't believe in ghosts. Auntie Chen then offered to help check the drainage pipes.
While moving luggage, Jin Xia stumbled. Nan Hua appeared and steadied her. His handsome appearance captivated Jin Xia, who initially assumed he was a salesman. Nan Hua, however, discovered that touching Jin Xia produced spiritual energy, piquing his curiosity. He introduced himself and, using the idea of renovation as an excuse, sought to get acquainted with her, remarking on the house's ancient beauty and suggesting renovation would make it worthy of its precious owner.
During their conversation, Nan Hua's way of speaking struck Jin Xia as unusually formal, almost like someone in a costume drama. Jin Xia focused on potential design costs, admitting her financial constraints due to the thirty-year loan on the house. To her surprise, Nan Hua offered his design services for free, saying designing buildings he liked was enjoyment in itself, and only required her to cover labor and materials.
He then politely excused himself, promising to return the following week with the designs and a quote. He stated he did not use a phone, hence could not exchange contact information, but assured her he would keep the appointment. That evening, Jin Xia video called her grandmother. Her grandmother repeatedly pressed her to find a boyfriend, expressing concern for her safety living alone in a large house. Jin Xia tried to reassure her, mentioning the nearby police station.
Suddenly, the video signal became distorted. Nan Hua, present in the room but invisible, observed Jin Xia. His eyes gleamed with joy when he saw her sketches of earring designs, and he became visible. Jin Xia was terrified, mistaking Nan Hua for a perverted intruder and refusing to listen to his explanations that he lived there. She called the police. When police officers arrived, they could not see Nan Hua, who remained visible only to Jin Xia.
They became concerned for Jin Xia's mental state, suggesting the move might be stressful. A dispatch call for another case diverted them, and they advised Jin Xia, who was panicking and insisted the house was haunted, to find a hotel or stay at a nearby temple, unable to take her with them. Feeling abandoned and convinced she was dealing with a ghost, Jin Xia decided to escape the house immediately, heading into a dark alley.
However, Jin Xia found herself trapped in a loop, running down the alley only to repeatedly end up back at the house entrance. Nan Hua appeared, observing her struggle with a calm smile, confirming his inability to leave the premises. Exhausted and frustrated by this "ghost wall" phenomenon, Jin Xia finally agreed to a conversation.
Nan Hua confessed that he had lost his original memories thousands of years ago and could not leave the house; he only had a vague recollection of waiting for someone but couldn't remember who or why. Jin Xia remained skeptical and wary, still inclined to flee the house for her safety. As she attempted to escape through a window and reached the courtyard, a meteor suddenly plummeted from the sky directly towards her. The surroundings darkened.
Nan Hua swiftly positioned himself in front of her, shielding her with his body. Blue light pulsed from him as his energy countered the meteor's golden light. Nan Hua realized his recently recovered ability was likely insufficient but found that Jin Xia inadvertently emitted spiritual energy, bolstering his power. This allowed him to successfully shatter the meteor, but he was left greatly weakened and collapsed in the courtyard, his clothes dissolving.
Deeply shaken by the event, Jin Xia rushed to his side. Before losing consciousness, Nan Hua reached up, gently touched her face, and whispered with relief, "Finally waited for you," confirming his long wait was over.
