Hello, My Shining Lover Episode 25 Recap
> Hello, My Shining Lover Recap
Despite Du Guruonan's previous demand for him to leave, Ji Mo, with the help of Chen Fei'er, feigned sleepwalking back into Du Guruonan's apartment, even bringing his luggage. Du Guruonan was initially suspicious, testing him several times. Ji Mo, enduring the discomfort, quickly went to bed, managing to stay. The next morning, Ji Mo, believing Du Guruonan had left for work, was openly celebratory. However, Du Guruonan emerged from her room, fully dressed.
She confronted him about his "sleepwalking," accusing him of using tricks. Ji Mo attempted to explain the misunderstanding regarding Zhao Yucheng being Su Xiao's brother, but Du Guruonan was still furious, stating that he and Zhao Yucheng had played her for a fool. She warned him that since it was Si Da's first day on set, she had no time for his nonsense, and he must be gone by nightfall, or she would call the police.
Ji Mo, despite her threat, quietly indicated that he would wait for her. Du Guruonan arrived at the film set with Si Da, bringing snacks for the entire crew and asking the director to look out for him. The director praised Si Da, while Song Zihao's overly arrogant demeanor drew the director's displeasure.
Seizing the opportunity, Du Guruonan sarcastically remarked to Tong Tong that she should prioritize script quality and challenging roles over high pay, implicitly criticizing Song Zihao's repeated portrayals of "expressionless domineering CEOs" that risk boring the audience. Later, Shen Qiansha, Song Zihao's assistant, approached Si Da, offering to show him around and openly declaring her devotion to him.
Du Guruonan found this amusing and expressed her sympathy for Tong Tong, who had to manage an uncontrollable Song Zihao and a "ticking time bomb" like Shen Qiansha. Song Zihao, annoyed by Shen Qiansha's infatuation, dragged her away and threatened to fire her, sending her back to the company's copywriting department. However, Shen Qiansha defiantly stated that she would give up her self-respect for Si Da and that her only reason for being on set was to see him.
Unexpectedly, Song Zihao decided to keep her, expressing his intent to prove to her that he was her "true male lead," not Si Da. Meanwhile, at Wing Fashion, Ji Mo held a meeting to discuss strategies for attracting new clients, as their competitor, Ruiqi Group, was expanding its haute couture business. He believed the existing design team had become creatively stagnant, lacking fresh ideas. Ji Mo sought "young, creative, niche, and avant-garde" designers.
Alan recommended Samantha, a Chinese designer living in Spain, known for her bold, sharp style and unique use of color. Her brand logo, a phoenix rising from ashes, resonated with Wing Fashion's core "healing concept," suggesting she might be the right fit. Ji Mo met with Samantha, who, after reviewing Wing Fashion's designs, critiqued them as "too gentle." She advocated for designs that empower modern, independent women, showcasing their confidence and charm with "more edge."
Ji Mo found her perspective insightful and agreed that such a designer was precisely what they needed. That evening, Du Guruonan returned home to find Ji Mo still there. He had cleaned the apartment and prepared a meal for her. He offered her a "premium all-in-one service" as a roommate, including cooking, cleaning, drawing baths, and serving warm milk, suggesting she let him stay.
Considering him a "free nanny," Du Guruonan agreed to let him remain in the apartment but insisted he continue to pay rent. Ji Mo was secretly overjoyed, while Du Guruonan, in the privacy of her room, chided herself for her lack of backbone. She woke up the next morning feeling refreshed, attributing it to Ji Mo's return.
Du Guruonan reluctantly attended a class reunion, enduring her classmates' comparisons and criticisms about her single status, with some even calling her an "unwanted old maid." Suddenly, Ji Mo arrived, having tracked her phone. He dramatically announced himself as Du Guruonan's boyfriend, claiming to be a low-paid assistant at Wing Fashion without a house. He then revealed himself as the CEO of Wing Fashion, stunning her classmates with his good looks and status.
He declared that he had been proposing to Du Guruonan but respected her pursuit of dreams, promising to marry her when she was ready. He then paid for the entire reunion and took Du Guruonan away, leaving her former classmates a mixture of envy and awe. Du Guruonan, despite the public display, tried to remain firm against being swayed by him.
The next day, Zhao Yucheng met Du Guruonan, inviting her on a business trip to Nanjing to meet with brand sponsors, emphasizing the benefits for Si Da's future endorsements. Du Guruonan was hesitant about traveling alone with Zhao Yucheng, but the impressive list of fashion brands convinced her to agree. Meanwhile, Ji Mo tried to reach Du Guruonan by phone, but it was off.
He called her company and learned that she was on a business trip to Nanjing with Zhao Yucheng. Panicked, Ji Mo sought advice from Alan, framing a hypothetical situation about a single man and woman, who once almost dated, going on an overnight business trip, and asked about the "chance of something happening." Alan jokingly estimated it at "ninety-nine point nine percent."
Despite his earlier concerns about appearing petty, Ji Mo immediately decided to fly to Nanjing that very night, even if it meant traveling without a ticket. Concurrently on the film set, Shen Qiansha brought in professional stylists, makeup artists, and high-end European clothing for Si Da. She insisted that as he was playing a rich second-generation heir, his attire must be impeccable to convincingly portray the character.
Si Da initially resisted, not wanting special treatment, but Shen Qiansha argued that poorly chosen costumes would distract the audience, lead to doubts about his character, and ultimately disappoint Du Guruonan. To avoid disappointing Du Guruonan, Si Da reluctantly agreed to wear the luxurious clothes provided by Shen Qiansha.
