Golden House Hidden Love Episode 11 Recap
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Let me drive. You can rest now. Nan Hua offered to take over driving for Jin Xia by possessing her body, allowing her to get some much-needed rest after a sleepless night caring for him. They arrived at the hospital parking lot. As Jin Xia woke up, Nan Hua expressed remorse, recalling that Grandma had been able to see him when he was invisible some time ago.
He suddenly realized that only innocent children, spiritual animals, and dying elders could see through his invisibility, which meant Grandma's health must have already been failing then. Jin Xia blamed herself for not noticing the signs of her grandmother's declining health, saying she was acting strangely and showing physical abnormalities that she was too careless to detect. Nan Hua comforted her, assuring her it wasn't obvious because Grandma was likely pretending to be well to avoid worrying her.
Their friend Xiang arrived, having been keeping watch. She told Jin Xia that Grandma had been receiving treatment on and off for a long time but had kept it a secret to prevent Jin Xia from worrying. Xiang then learned Nan Hua was Jin Xia's boyfriend and expressed happiness that Jin Xia now had him with her, mentioning that Grandma had always worried about her being alone.
Jin Xia made a difficult phone call to her senior colleague, asking for a leave of absence from work due to Grandma's hospitalization. She learned this meant missing a chance to showcase her design work alongside their teacher, but Jin Xia firmly stated that Grandma was her only family and the most important person to her, so she couldn't leave her side.
Concerned about Nan Hua being away from his source of spiritual energy, the cherry tree, Jin Xia suggested he leave. Nan Hua insisted on staying, claiming he had excess spiritual energy that needed to be depleted and that staying out helped. He added that being by her side made every moment he had left in the world meaningful. Meanwhile, inside the ward, Grandma woke up briefly and saw Jin Xia.
She offered a heartfelt prayer to the heavens, begging for more time to witness Jin Xia's wedding, as she was her only family and she didn't want to leave before seeing her married and knowing she would be cared for. Soon after, the doctor spoke with Jin Xia and Nan Hua, confirming that despite being conscious, Grandma's condition was still not optimistic and she likely didn't have much time left.
He advised them to fulfill any wishes she might have to avoid regrets. Jin Xia asked Grandma why she hadn't told her about being sick earlier. Grandma explained she didn't want to burden Jin Xia, knowing how busy she was with work, but Jin Xia insisted Grandma was more important than any job. Grandma seemed accepting of her situation, viewing birth, aging, sickness, and death as natural parts of life.
She had a specific request for Jin Xia: she wanted a portrait drawn that could be used as her memorial picture at her funeral. She wanted everyone there to see that her granddaughter had drawn it and know that Jin Xia would become a great designer. Jin Xia agreed to draw the portrait and promised to work hard to become a designer but urged Grandma to focus on getting better and not talk about funerals.
Later that morning, Ding Yanhai arrived at the hospital, having been asked by Nan Hua to bring some necessities, including Jin Xia's drawing board and brushes, and a mobile Wi-Fi device because the hospital didn't have public Wi-Fi. He also brought Nan Hua his old phone, setting up a new number and saving his and Jin Xia's numbers. Ding Yanhai even helped Nan Hua download WeChat.
Nan Hua accepted the phone, stating it would make it easier for them to contact him, signaling a willingness to adapt and interact with the modern world for her sake. Ding Yanhai, who called Nan Hua "Brother," expressed his admiration for how well Nan Hua treated Jin Xia, saying he envied her and that Nan Hua was abandoning his principle of not making friends due to the special circumstances. While they were talking, a noise came from the ward.
They rushed in to find Grandma had accidentally broken a cup. She sighed deeply, feeling it was a hint from heaven that things destined to break would break and what was coming would come. Jin Xia tried to reassure her, saying it was just a broken cup and reminded her Grandma wasn't usually superstitious. Grandma then brought up her wish again, asking Nan Hua directly if he would marry Jin Xia.
Nan Hua, apologetic, said he couldn't promise that, acknowledging the gravity of such a request. He assured Grandma that he would protect and care for Jin Xia as long as he was by her side. Jin Xia quickly redirected the conversation, asking Grandma about the voice recording marble. Grandma recognized it as a toy she had found in an ancestral hall on a back mountain in her old village when she was young.
She explained that the marble had been hers before Jin Xia took it from her jewelry box. She remembered the hall was dedicated to an ancient prince but said it had been demolished as part of urban construction, possibly in Jian'an District or Yonghe West District, making the exact location unclear. Since Grandma needed to undergo tests, they couldn't ask more details about the ancestral hall right then.
Nan Hua decided to look for records in a local museum or library, believing there would be traces of such an ancient structure if it existed historically. He instructed Jin Xia to stay and keep Grandma company, reassuring her not to worry about the shrine matter or Grandma's earlier comments about marriage. Nan Hua left the ward with Ding Yanhai, who offered to accompany him, joking about sharing a room if needed.
As they were leaving, Ding Yanhai mentioned Mr. Li from the design company wanted to schedule a meeting about the service center building project for the next day. Nan Hua called Mr. Li, explained his urgent personal matter which required him to leave for a few days, and asked to postpone the meeting. Mr. Li was surprisingly understanding, telling Nan Hua to take his time and they could meet whenever he was free.
This struck Ding Yanhai as odd for a project of that scale, feeling like a joke. Nan Hua didn't dwell on it, but as he stood outside the hospital, looking at advertising boards, some landscape photos triggered fragmented memories, giving him a sense that he had been in this location a very long time ago. Meanwhile, back in the ward, Grandma's condition suddenly worsened, and she suffered a severe medical event, going into ventricular fibrillation.
Jin Xia desperately called for the doctor, but she was asked to leave the room while the medical team attempted resuscitation. Outside, she sobbed uncontrollably, praying for her grandmother's recovery. Nan Hua and Ding Yanhai stood by her side, sharing her distress. Tragically, the medical team was unable to save Grandma. The doctor informed Jin Xia that they had done their best and advised her to say her goodbyes.
Jin Xia was heartbroken, crying out to her "sweetie" Grandma (Nian Nian), begging her to wake up and finish the portrait, unable to accept she was gone. In a tender moment, Nan Hua, possessing Grandma's body, spoke to Jin Xia, calling her "Nian Nian." Through Grandma's voice, he reassured Jin Xia that birth, aging, sickness, and death were inevitable parts of life, but they had been lucky to have 27 years together, giving each other the best love without regret.
When Jin Xia cried that she was now alone, the voice told her she still had Nan Hua, who would take over accompanying and caring for her. Understanding, Jin Xia promised to live well and strive for the life she wanted, saying she knew Grandma had only wanted her to be happy. The voice expressed pride in her beautiful and capable granddaughter, saying she was content and would be watching over her from the sky and blessing her. As Grandma passed away for the final time, Jin Xia collapsed in grief. Nan Hua gently touched her head, offering comfort.
