Golden House Hidden Love Episode 10 Recap
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Jin Xia learned that the cherry tree in the yard wasn't ordinary; it was an "utensil" ancient people used to collect spiritual energy. Nan Hua explained that the flourishing branches full of flowers reflected his abundant spiritual energy, just as its decay would signify his decline, regardless of watering. He revealed that each ancient person had their unique utensil, its form being their most important secret because it was the carrier of immortality and extraordinary energy.
Anyone who could connect with an utensil could obtain an ancient person's power. Jin Xia marveled at this, stating it needed to be protected. Nan Hua responded that he would keep the secret. He also clarified that what looked like two trees were actually twin trees with roots entangled underground. Late one night, Nan Hua was absorbed in revising decoration plans.
Jin Xia encouraged him to rest, saying there was plenty of time, but he revealed he wouldn't be around much longer. He explained that the ancient cherry tree's roots had completely withered; this was its final bloom, and after this flowering period ended, he would disappear forever, dying and turning to ashes. He added that the tree was a modified ancient utensil, beyond modern methods to save, and that taking another's utensil would be murder.
Having not seen another of his kind in thousands of years, he believed he might be the last ancient person. Jin Xia was shocked and distraught, looking for other solutions, but Nan Hua stated modern technology offered no help. Overwhelmed, Jin Xia excused herself, claiming she was tired, but turned back to weep in his arms. Jin Xia couldn't sleep that night, sitting alone and crying for a long time.
The next morning, Nan Hua had already finished the decoration plan and made breakfast and lunch. He urged Jin Xia to rest, but she was hesitant to eat. The atmosphere was heavy. Nan Hua tried to comfort her, saying that being trapped by immortality had only brought loneliness, and death would be a release. He felt his long wait for her was wish fulfillment, leaving him satisfied. Jin Xia asked if there was anything else he wanted to do.
He said his only remaining desire was to pay off her mortgage and renovate her house. He needed to use her phone to buy materials online. She agreed but told him to use Ding Yanhai's contact information for the delivery, as she was going to work. Soon after, the construction materials were delivered. Nan Hua began building a wall and renovating the house himself.
Ding Yanhai arrived, offering to help and remarking that Jin Xia was inconsiderate for letting Nan Hua do such heavy work alone. Nan Hua explained that he had kept his distance from Ding Yanhai before to avoid causing trouble, but the current stable social environment made those fears seem unnecessary. He asked Ding Yanhai to look after Jin Xia after he was gone.
Ding Yanhai eagerly asked if this meant they were friends now, but Nan Hua clarified they were only neighbors. Despite Ding Yanhai's insistence on helping or finding professional workers, Nan Hua preferred to handle everything himself, impressing Ding Yanhai with his versatility. A man addressed as Mr. Li visited, identifying himself as representing Qingshi Group.
He explained that Nan Hua's previous design for a local park was highly praised by their chairwoman, and Qingshi Group intended to fully develop Wangqi Town into a world-class tourist destination, including an amusement park, water park, and more. They wanted Nan Hua to design the service center building, offering generous compensation but stating the design credit would go to their in-house designer. Needing money, Nan Hua accepted the offer.
Ding Yanhai found the situation suspicious and warned Nan Hua to be cautious, suggesting it might be a scam, perhaps targeting Nan Hua's "charm," but Nan Hua dismissed his concerns. Meanwhile, at work, Jin Xia was distracted, unable to focus on her tasks since learning about Nan Hua's situation. Her boss came to check on her design drafts and was surprised to find Jin Xia had drawn a portrait of Nan Hua.
Jin Xia quickly concocted an excuse, claiming she was just conceptualizing, and promised to finish the actual design draft before the end of the day. Throughout the day, Ding Yanhai became exhausted from helping with the renovation, while Nan Hua remained remarkably energetic. Nan Hua mentioned feeling increasingly vigorous and hot lately, especially at night, since Jin Xia had moved in, even going without sleep for two days without feeling tired.
Ding Yanhai, upon learning they shared a room, immediately jumped to conclusions about their relationship, but Nan Hua insisted their relationship was pure. Seeing Nan Hua's unfamiliarity with romantic matters (admitting he had never been in a relationship), Ding Yanhai realized this and diagnosed his symptoms as normal physiological needs due to prolonged singlehood. Ding Yanhai insisted on showing Nan Hua something on his phone to "educate" him on the matter, which shocked Nan Hua with its "obscene content."
That evening during dinner, Jin Xia's presence caused Nan Hua to feel increasingly hot and agitated. Struggling with overwhelming emotions and finding himself thinking "filthy" thoughts, he excused himself abruptly and went into the bathroom to splash cold water on his face, trying to suppress his thoughts. Jin Xia, witnessing his flushed face and strange behavior, worried that he was beginning to weaken.
She followed him and, upon finding him collapsed and burning with fever inside the bathroom, frantically called Ding Yanhai for help. Together, they managed to carry the heavy Nan Hua to his bed. After Ding Yanhai left, Jin Xia stayed by Nan Hua's side. During a phone call, she revealed Nan Hua's true identity to Ding Yanhai, who was astonished to learn his "alien" friend was an ancient person.
He was even more surprised when Jin Xia mentioned his fever, and Ding Yanhai deduced the reason for Nan Hua's intense fever was apparently due to suppressed physiological needs or "excessive energy." Alone with the unconscious Nan Hua, Jin Xia tearfully confessed her feelings, offering to be his "power bank" for a lifetime, pleading with him not to disappear and suggesting they could try it. Unbeknownst to her, Nan Hua heard her confession in his semiconscious state.
Attempting to check his temperature, she found her thermometer read an impossible sixty degrees, panicking that his "ancient brain" was burning up. She rushed to get ice to cool him down. The following morning, Nan Hua was awake and had recovered from the fever. He seemed ready to express his feelings in response to Jin Xia's words from the night before.
However, at that crucial moment, Jin Xia received an urgent call from her friend Xiang informing her that her grandmother had fainted and was in the hospital, and the situation was complicated, requiring Jin Xia to return home immediately. Jin Xia quickly packed her bags to return to her hometown. Nan Hua, concerned for her safety traveling alone, insisted on accompanying her, stating his abundant spiritual energy now allowed him to travel. As they prepared to leave, they looked outside and saw that the cherry tree had indeed bloomed.
