Hello, My Shining Lover Episode 24 Recap
> Hello, My Shining Lover Recap
Sida, initially hesitant and feeling ill during his rehearsal with Shen Qiansha, struggled with his character's romantic lines. Ji Mo, observing, encouraged Sida to focus on Shen Qiansha and treat her as the person he loved in the script, questioning if he truly felt such disdain for someone he cared about. Shen Qiansha then delivered her character's lines, expressing how Sida had rekindled her ability to love, bringing forth complex emotions, and concluding with a declaration: "I once loved you."
Sida, immersed in his role, delivered lines expressing regret and asking for another chance, which Shen Qiansha's character accepted. The Chinese plot summary reveals that Shen Qiansha "mistook Sida's performance for a real confession" and opened her arms to hug him. Sida hesitated, realizing the embrace was part of the scene. Du Guruonan, also present, urged Sida to follow the script and embrace Shen Qiansha. Shen Qiansha, deeply touched by his performance, thanked Sida.
She explained that she came because Alan had mentioned Sida was busy and she wanted to be there if he needed her. Sida, now confident that he had found his acting rhythm, asked Shen Qiansha to continue practicing with him daily. Shen Qiansha playfully warned him not to take advantage, but Sida cited Ji Mo's advice of "fighting fire with fire" for more natural acting.
Soon after, Du Guruonan received a phone call from Zhao Yucheng, who invited her for a late-night meeting to discuss work. Du Guruonan initially declined, stating she was with Sida and had other work, but eventually agreed to meet. Ji Mo, overhearing, expressed confidence in Du Guruonan, asserting that her hesitation to accept Zhao Yucheng's invitation and her consulting him showed her true feelings.
He playfully called her a "narcissist" when she reacted to his self-assuredness, then left for work, trusting her completely. Later, Du Guruonan playfully messaged Ji Mo, calling him her "universal charger" and warning him not to take advantage. Ji Mo responded by offering to let her hug him next time if she felt he had taken advantage. At the restaurant, Zhao Yucheng was already waiting.
He informed Du Guruonan that Sida could no longer be the spokesperson but proposed signing him as a "promotional ambassador" for the group, a plan Du Guruonan enthusiastically supported. Zhao Yucheng then admitted his "work discussion" was merely an excuse to see her. Du Guruonan, feeling tired, agreed to let him drive her home.
During the ride, Zhao Yucheng noticed Du Guruonan smiling at her phone and advised her to focus on resting and not be distracted while they were together. Du Guruonan apologized for her previous attitude and thanked him for his professional support but emphasized the need to maintain distance outside of work, especially since her relationship with Ji Mo was improving. She urged him not to waste his time on her.
Zhao Yucheng argued that love is a two-way street; while she had the right to reject him, he had the right to pursue her and would not give up until she and Ji Mo were officially together. He then left. Meanwhile, Ji Mo visited Chen Fei'er, urging her to stop hiding and confront her past, stressing that plastic surgery and obesity were not crimes.
Chen Fei'er expressed her fear of public ridicule and contempt, believing she deserved the criticism for deceiving people. Ji Mo countered that the blame lay with those who judged her without understanding and advised her to "face it directly" by doing a live stream, similar to how she created her "foodie" persona, but this time to openly share her emotional journey.
He explained this approach using concepts from social psychology, like the "conformity effect" and "mere-exposure effect," to suggest that transparency would soften public opinion and foster connection. Ai Li, watching Chen Fei'er's live stream from his workplace, overheard colleagues gossiping about her past. He defended Chen Fei'er, declaring her the "most beautiful" in his eyes and clarifying that their past separation was due to her lack of interest in him, not her history.
Chen Fei'er began her live stream by confirming the authenticity of the scandalous news. She openly confessed her past struggles with being "ugly, fat, and deeply insecure," admitting she underwent plastic surgery and liposuction. She revealed that her earlier claims of natural weight loss and bare-faced beauty were lies, and her actual methods involved "dieting and forced vomiting."
She apologized for her deception and expressed hope that her story would help other girls understand that external changes don't inherently fix inner insecurities. Ai Li, leaving an online comment as her personal psychologist, defended her further, praising her courage to face her pain and weaknesses, earning her respect and showing that many shared her feelings. Du Guruonan rushed to Chen Fei'er's place, scolding her for not informing her about the live stream.
Chen Fei'er calmly explained that some battles must be fought alone and that confronting the truth had brought her peace, despite potentially losing everything. She revealed that Ji Mo had convinced her to do the live stream, praising his character, kindness, and loyalty, likening him to strong liquor that reveals its true richness after an initially harsh taste. She also noted that Ji Mo's support for her and Sida stemmed from his love for Du Guruonan.
Du Guruonan playfully teased Chen Fei'er for her habit of discussing men as soon as she recovered. Chen Fei'er then urged Du Guruonan to reflect on "who to choose." Back at Wing Fashion, Alan reported to Ji Mo that Chen Fei'er's live stream had been a huge success, leading to a 10% increase in sales in just one day, with many netizens recommending their products.
He suggested that Wing Fashion should continue designing clothes that "heal women," aligning with their "Healing through fashion" philosophy. Ji Mo received a call from Du Guruonan, who wanted to see him immediately. He promptly left, telling Alan that nothing was more important. Outside the building, Ji Mo embraced Du Guruonan, telling her how much he missed her. Du Guruonan thanked him for all he had done for her and her friends.
Ji Mo disregarded the curious stares of his employees, stating he was the boss and liked holding the woman he loved. Du Guruonan playfully denied expecting anything more as they went to his office. The next morning, in Ji Mo's office, after they had spent some intimate time together, Ji Mo was about to confess something about Zhao Yucheng to Du Guruonan when her phone rang. It was Zhao Yucheng.
Ji Mo playfully kicked something, making noise, which Du Guruonan attributed to accidentally hitting something. Zhao Yucheng said he had something to tell her, and she agreed to meet him at a restaurant, also having something to say. Ji Mo, feeling childishly jealous, pleaded with Du Guruonan not to go, but she assured him of her trust and her resolve to handle the situation, stating she was not someone who "plays both sides."
She told him to wait for her to return. At the meeting, Du Guruonan declined a drink from Zhao Yucheng, wanting to remain sober. She reiterated her gratitude for his professional help but told him she needed to be honest. Zhao Yucheng interrupted, offering her a drink he called "Truth" and promising to tell her the "whole story" if she drank it, asking her to consider it "one last drink." Du Guruonan drank it.
Zhao Yucheng then revealed that the "very important girl" he had previously mentioned was his sister, Su Xiao, and confirmed that she was Ji Mo's ex-girlfriend, "the person Ji Mo owes the most in this life." Du Guruonan realized that Zhao Yucheng had known Ji Mo all along and asked if he had "deliberately approached" her.
Zhao Yucheng admitted his initial motive was to understand the kind of girl Ji Mo would fall for after his sister, but he unexpectedly "fell in love with her, irresistibly." He claimed he was revealing everything to prevent her from being "destroyed by Ji Mo" as his sister had been. Du Guruonan then asked if Ji Mo knew about Zhao Yucheng's identity, to which he confirmed, "Yes." Furious that both men had conspired to deceive her, Du Guruonan immediately left.
Back home, Du Guruonan angrily told Chen Fei'er that "two men chasing one woman is just two liars fooling one idiot." Chen Fei'er tried to calm her, suggesting Ji Mo might have his reasons, but Du Guruonan dismissed the idea, expressing her hatred for being lied to and accusing Zhao Yucheng of "ulterior motives" and Ji Mo of "knowing but not reporting." Chen Fei'er, caught in the middle, briefly excused herself to the restroom.
From there, she quickly called Ji Mo, informing him that Du Guruonan knew about Zhao Yucheng and their deception, warning him that Du Guruonan was "this angry" and urging him to "come apologize at home quickly" before it was "too late." Ji Mo was shocked, wondering how Du Guruonan had found out before he could tell her. Chen Fei'er quickly hung up, fearing Du Guruonan would discover she had tipped him off.
Ji Mo's mood instantly shifted from joy to despair, fearing he might "lose love before even starting." He rushed to Du Guruonan's apartment. Simultaneously, Zhao Yucheng called Du Guruonan, who was still fuming, asking for a chance to explain and informing her he was already downstairs. Du Guruonan curtly refused. When Ji Mo arrived, he confronted Zhao Yucheng, calling him "insane" for revealing everything and questioning why he couldn't have let Du Guruonan "live a simple life."
Zhao Yucheng retorted that he wanted Du Guruonan to know Ji Mo's true nature, asserting that even if she didn't choose him, she "shouldn't be with you either." Ji Mo accused Zhao Yucheng of being "selfish" and not "deserving Ruonan's love," to which Zhao Yucheng countered that Ji Mo lacked the "right to discuss who's worthy." Hearing their escalating argument, Du Guruonan emerged, yelling "Enough!"
She demanded they stop bothering her and questioned if they were "not afraid of disturbing the neighbors." She unequivocally declared, "I don't want either of you," ordering them to leave immediately. Later, Alan called Ji Mo, asking if Du Guruonan had forgiven him and remarking that Ji Mo should have been upfront about Zhao Yucheng to avoid such a passive situation.
