Golden House Hidden Love Episode 5 Recap
> Golden House Hidden Love Recap
Jin Xia had been in the bath for over an hour, experiencing pleasant, ambiguous, and intimate dreams that left her feeling refreshed. Her dream was interrupted by sounds from reality. Nan Hua, worried about her prolonged stay in the bathroom, called out her name from outside the door and was relieved when she responded. Jin Xia explained she had fallen asleep but was fine. Nan Hua prepared many dishes for her.
He commented that while the house was old, the kitchen was well-equipped for various cuisines. He expressed concern about her diet of instant noodles, stating that he would ensure she ate well as long as he was there. Nan Hua then made a request to Jin Xia: he wanted to see her design drafts after she completed them, hoping to find familiar memories.
He explained that since she had previously designed meteor-chip earrings, she might design something related to him again. Jin Xia agreed but cautioned him not to expect too much as her skill level wasn't high. As a return favor, Nan Hua offered to fix her phone, saying he had studied such things during his extensive lifespan. That evening, Jin Xia worked diligently on her designs. Nan Hua occasionally brought her fruit and snacks.
Meanwhile, Ding Yanhai observed the house from his balcony, noting that all the lights were on in the living room, bedroom, and kitchen, and the TV was playing in the living room, even though Jin Xia was in her bedroom. He found this strange, but his mother, Ms. Chen, advised him not to meddle, sensing something peculiar about the old house. Later that night, Jin Xia fell asleep at her desk.
Nan Hua gently carried her to bed, covered her with a blanket, and turned on the bedside lamp. He was surprised when she instinctively turned off the light in her sleep, remarking to himself about her usual habit of sleeping with lights on. Nan Hua, captivated by the television, watched it throughout the night until dawn. The next morning, Jin Xia woke up late, realizing she had forgotten to set an alarm after her phone was fixed.
Rushing to meet her design deadline, she feared being late for work. When she arrived at the company, she was confronted by the sorceress's son and his companions, who were causing trouble again and demanded compensation, claiming she had injured them. The situation was escalating when the company's boss, Xi Manling, appeared.
She invited the group to her office to hear their complaint, confirming that Jin Xia had caused their injuries but noting they had initiated the physical confrontation and Jin Xia had acted in self-defense. In the office, the son initially demanded 80,000 yuan in compensation but then raised the demand to 120,000 yuan, expecting Xi Manling to pay to settle the matter. However, Xi Manling had already notified the police.
She confirmed their escalated demand and then revealed she had called the police, accusing them of extortion and pointing out their demands had been captured by cameras. She explained the legal consequences of extortion over 100,000 yuan, which could result in a sentence of over three years. The police arrived and escorted the men away. Afterward, Xi Manling advised Jin Xia on the importance of choosing a location with cameras for future negotiations.
Xi Manling then gathered the design team to discuss the upcoming new product launch, emphasizing its great importance as it was her first international publication of new work in five years. She announced that selected accessory designs would receive signature rights and that one designer would be chosen from the selected list to create an entire set of wedding attire to be showcased in her national style fashion show.
When it was time to submit the design drafts, Jin Xia suddenly remembered she had left them at home. The significant distance from her house to the company meant she couldn't retrieve them in time, especially since Xi Manling was flying abroad in two hours. Just as she faced losing the opportunity for selection, Nan Hua arrived in time with her drafts.
He explained he had seen she forgot her design drafts the previous night when tidying her room and had used a business card on her desk to find the company address. He had initially intended to take a bus but found he didn't have enough money or understanding of modern payment methods, so he had no choice but to walk the considerable distance, which resulted in his spiritual energy depletion.
After the meeting, Jin Xia found Nan Hua lying on the floor outside, looking weak, just as he had been before. Xi Manling suggested calling for medical help, but Jin Xia quickly refused, covering for him by saying he just had low blood sugar and needed to recharge. Under the gaze of her colleagues, Jin Xia urgently kissed Nan Hua. When he didn't immediately react and remained cold, she showed confusion and worry, then held his hands tightly.
Soon, she felt his body temperature return to normal and breathed a sigh of relief. Later, after work, Nan Hua apologized to Jin Xia for causing her embarrassment in public and troubling her teacher, regretting that he had caused her to give him energy again. Jin Xia dismissed his apology and, feeling cheerful, invited him to dinner as thanks for bringing her drafts.
To her surprise, when they arrived at the restaurant she chose, the owner recognized Nan Hua and, mistaking him for his father, spoke fondly of the "Nan Hua" who used to frequent the restaurant twenty years prior. The owner mentioned his daughter's secret crush on Nan Hua's father and described him as a solitary but good young man. Jin Xia listened, suppressing a smile at the misunderstanding.
Jin Xia then asked Nan Hua why he didn't make friends, which touched the deepest, most painful memory in Nan Hua's heart. He explained that since Viscount Li Chuchen left, only Taiping had remained by his side. However, the rulers, in their relentless pursuit of Nan Hua, would not spare any clue and even initiated wars and persecuted innocent people. Anyone who associated with him would be implicated and become sacrifices.
Even if he compromised and chose to help one side, the other would constantly try to force him to switch allegiances. Nan Hua recounted how Taiping was tragically killed while trying to protect him. Heartbroken, Nan Hua vowed to forever stay at the ancient house and protect Taiping's descendants generation after generation.
Because of this, in the long years that followed, he learned to only wait for the person he should wait for, living as low-key as possible and no longer dragging others into this murky water of danger. In this way, he explained, he only needed to put all his strength into protecting one person, even if it meant opposing the whole world.
He then stated that he only waited for that one person, and if Jin Xia was not the person he was waiting for, he would disappear from her world forever, with no further connection. Jin Xia felt uncomfortable hearing this. Due to her extremely low alcohol tolerance, she became drunk and unconscious after eating the Huadiao Wine Brewed Chicken, which Nan Hua mentioned contained a significant amount of the potent wine soup.
