Hello, My Shining Lover Episode 13 Recap
> Hello, My Shining Lover Recap
Ji Mo was tormented by flashbacks of a past confrontation, where Su Xiao's best friend harshly blamed him for her death. She accused him of being too late, of not being there when Su Xiao needed him for chemotherapy, and of failing to see through her lies about her health despite being a psychologist. The friend declared him a "murderer" as Su Xiao was already gone.
Zhao Yucheng also appeared, punching Ji Mo and criticizing him for never caring about Su Xiao. Ji Mo had left after an argument and had not returned. Du Guruonan, sulking, confided in Chen Fei'er, revealing she had kissed Ji Mo three times. Despite Ji Mo not being her usual type, she found herself constantly thinking of him, his words and actions deeply affecting her emotions. She admitted she had grown accustomed to his presence.
Chen Fei'er, drawing on her experience, concluded that Du Guruonan and Ji Mo were "mutually attracted" but held "reservations," with neither willing to "confess" first. Du Guruonan expressed concerns about Ji Mo’s ex-girlfriend, whose past he seemed to care deeply about. She then dismissed the idea of pursuing a relationship, stating that men were unreliable and she preferred to focus on her work. At the office, Alan noticed Ji Mo's unusual mood and guessed he had argued with Du Guruonan.
Ji Mo confirmed he "couldn't go back to that house" and instructed Alan to help him move out, leaving without a word. Alan, surprised, remarked that Ji Mo had become "more human" since meeting Du Guruonan, shedding his robotic demeanor and showing more emotion towards people and situations.
Ji Mo, however, simply stated that moving out was the "best choice for both of us," recalling their initial co-habitation agreement: if either person fell in love, they had to move out immediately. The plot summary notes that despite their mutual attraction, an argument regarding Ji Mo's ex-girlfriend led to this decision. Returning home, Du Guruonan found Ji Mo's note, confirming he had left without a word.
Initially, she tried to convince herself she was happy the "neat freak" was gone and that she could finally live freely, even deliberately messing up the house. But her forced cheer soon dissolved into sadness as she realized she truly missed him, lamenting, "I told you to leave, and you really left." Later, Alan found Ji Mo still working late, teasing him about being lonely after Du Guruonan moved out.
Ji Mo dismissed it, saying he had plans to meet Eli, his psychologist, who was also monitoring his diet. Ji Mo, who was also missing Du Guruonan, then arranged to meet his friend, Chen Fei'er. Chen Fei'er, surprised by his call, asked if Du Guruonan knew about their meeting. Ji Mo revealed he had moved out of Du Guruonan's place, stating he didn't want to hide meetings from her.
When Chen Fei'er asked why they "had a falling out," Ji Mo confessed that Du Guruonan had "mortgaged the house to the bank for a loan." Chen Fei'er was shocked Du Guruonan hadn't told her about such a major financial issue. Ji Mo explained that Du Guruonan was too proud to accept direct help.
He handed Chen Fei'er a bank card, asking her to give it to Du Guruonan in her own name, without mentioning him, ensuring there was enough money to help her through her financial crisis. Chen Fei'er questioned his motives, asking if it was "concern for Ruonan or personal motives to keep that house." Ji Mo admitted it was "both."
Chen Fei'er, accusing him of being "divided" for having affections for both Du Guruonan and his ex-girlfriend, poured a drink over his head, warning him that if he ever hurt Du Guruonan again, it wouldn't be wine but the "wine bottle" that would land on his head. Meanwhile, Tong Tong, in charge of Song Zihao, reviewed new scripts. She disregarded their artistic merit, prioritizing projects with "high pay and short schedules" that would "boost popularity," including reality shows.
Her assistant mentioned that Song Zihao had previously avoided reality shows, and Du Guruonan had advised against them, stating "reality shows consume actors." But Tong Tong vehemently rejected Du Guruonan’s past advice, declaring her intention to "deliberately go against" Du Guruonan and see "who will have the last laugh." Du Guruonan took Si Da to meet industry executives, including President Li, hoping to secure him opportunities. President Li was unimpressed by Si Da's dancing and martial arts.
However, acclaimed music director Teacher Wu noticed Si Da’s vocal talent, praising his "vocal tone" and predicting "great potential" with proper training. Teacher Wu expressed interest in collaborating with Si Da in the future. Afterward, Du Guruonan and Si Da celebrated their small victory at a street food stall. Du Guruonan, tired from standing and toasting, found comfort in Si Da's earnest offer to take care of her when he grew up.
He shared his painful childhood experiences, revealing how his parents left him with an unloving aunt who treated him as a burden, leading to his "issues with women" and fear of abandonment. Du Guruonan was deeply moved and promised never to abandon him, a vow Si Da reciprocated, pledging never to run away again as he had done before. Later, Teacher Wu invited Si Da to participate in a TV "singing competition" reality show, commending his "great potential."
He noted Si Da's "rough vocal techniques" and lack of "stage experience," but saw room for improvement. Teacher Wu also highlighted an "original composition segment" in the show, acknowledging Si Da's weakness in that area and advising preparation. Du Guruonan encouraged Si Da to tap into his "genuine feelings" for songwriting. Chen Fei'er met with Du Guruonan, expressing her anger at Du Guruonan for mortgaging her house without telling her.
Du Guruonan was upset that Eli (Ji Mo's friend and Chen Fei'er's "private doctor") had revealed her private affairs. Du Guruonan insisted she was happy Ji Mo was gone and had no feelings left for him. Chen Fei'er then gave Du Guruonan the bank card Ji Mo had provided, fabricating a story that it was "breakup compensation" from her "jerk ex-boyfriend." She urged Du Guruonan to use the money without guilt to redeem her house.
Du Guruonan was initially suspicious, wondering if Chen Fei'er was "fabricating a story" to make her feel better, but ultimately accepted the card. Meanwhile, Si Da worked on his original song, drawing inspiration from his interactions with Du Guruonan. His music teacher praised the "well-written" and "emotional" lyrics, recognizing Si Da’s "talent" and suggesting he revise it for the competition. Si Da was hesitant to show the lyrics to Du Guruonan, but she insisted.
Reading the song, titled "Strong Woman," Du Guruonan immediately rejected it for the competition. She argued that the lyrics described a "younger man-older woman relationship," which didn't fit Si Da's youthful image and would limit his appeal to young female fans. Si Da defended his preference for older women, stating he refused to be "some little girl's fantasy."
Unaware that the song was actually about her, Du Guruonan misunderstood his true feelings, assuming it was a "love confession song" for the older "crush" he had mentioned before, and warned him it would be detrimental to his career if exposed during the competition.
