Hello, My Shining Lover Episode 26 Recap
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Song Zihao's jealousy over Shen Qiansha's devoted attention to Si Da manifested on the film set. He instructed the screenwriter to significantly reduce Si Da's scenes, making filming difficult for the younger actor. During a take, after delivering his lines, Song Zihao intentionally blocked Si Da from the camera repeatedly, prompting the furious director to halt the shoot.
The director chastised Si Da for his poor camera awareness, but Song Zihao dismissively suggested that Si Da wasn't a professional and then called for an early lunch break. He told Si Da to review his script thoroughly to avoid further delays. Si Da, disheartened, reviewed the script and discovered that several of his scenes had been cut, leaving him with no lines for the current scene.
Accompanied by Shen Qiansha, he approached the screenwriter, who reluctantly admitted that Song Zihao, being the lead actor and a major star, had demanded the cuts. The screenwriter advised Si Da not to challenge Song Zihao, reminding him that the show's success hinged on Song Zihao, not him. Shen Qiansha, angered by the unfairness, offered to confront Song Zihao, but Si Da refused, stating he had promised Du Guruonan to face and solve his problems independently, without relying on her.
He emphasized that to become a stronger actor, he needed to overcome such challenges himself. Inspired, Si Da began improvising lines, practicing phrases like "What does status matter? What does money matter?" He then confidently told the director he was ready for another take, apologizing for the previous interruption.
During the retake, Si Da infused his performance with raw emotion, adding powerful lines declaring his boundless love for the female lead and his willingness to sacrifice everything for her, asserting that "Status and money mean nothing to me" and she was his "entire world." Song Zihao, caught off guard by Si Da's improvisation and the intensity it brought, stopped the scene, complaining that Si Da was unilaterally changing the script.
However, the director praised Si Da's revised lines, finding them compelling and noting that they had successfully elicited Song Zihao's anger and jealousy, which was excellent for the scene. He instructed Si Da to continue with his improvised lines. Song Zihao vehemently protested, stating he, as the male lead, could not follow Si Da's unpredictable rhythm.
The director, unfazed, sarcastically suggested that if Song Zihao couldn't work with Si Da, he could act with the female lead instead, then instructed his assistant to add more scenes for Si Da and the female lead. Song Zihao, frustrated, dared the director to cut all his scenes and then walked off set, abandoning the shoot. The director then called for a 10-minute break.
Later, the director praised Si Da's talent for understanding characters' emotions, which Si Da attributed to Du Guruonan's teachings. As Si Da basked in the praise, Song Zihao angrily summoned Shen Qiansha, threatening to fire her if she didn't come immediately. Shen Qiansha reluctantly left Si Da, promising to return soon. Meanwhile, Du Guruonan and Zhao Yucheng were at a business dinner in Nanjing with potential clients.
The clients, impressed by Du Guruonan's straightforward demeanor, playfully teased Zhao Yucheng, suggesting his true motive for arranging the meeting was Du Guruonan, even calling her his "future sister-in-law." Zhao Yucheng clarified that their relationship was strictly professional, but then took the opportunity to openly praise Du Guruonan's character, work ethic, and Si Da's promising future, encouraging the clients to offer them suitable projects.
The clients readily agreed, trusting Zhao Yucheng's recommendation and expressing their willingness to collaborate with Du Guruonan. When toasts were made, Zhao Yucheng interceded, drinking on Du Guruonan's behalf as she was not a heavy drinker. As the evening progressed, a client noticed Du Guruonan seemed preoccupied. She explained that she needed to catch the last high-speed train, but the clients insisted they stay the night, ordering rooms for both Du Guruonan and Zhao Yucheng.
After the dinner, Du Guruonan thanked Zhao Yucheng for his help with the resources for Si Da but firmly stated that she wouldn't accept such personal favors again. Zhao Yucheng understood, acknowledging his previous deceit and premeditated actions, but asserted that he had eventually chosen to be honest with her and promised complete transparency going forward. Du Guruonan then cautiously asked if this transparency included information about Su Xiao.
Zhao Yucheng confirmed it did, then apologized for bringing up a sensitive topic. He then recounted his childhood growing up in a single-parent home. He met Su Xiao when he was ten, after his mother remarried his father. Initially, he was hostile towards her, but her kindness gradually softened his heart, making him happy. He vowed to protect her from any harm, which Du Guruonan deduced was the reason for his deep hatred towards Ji Mo.
Zhao Yucheng confirmed this, explaining that while Su Xiao appeared cheerful, she buried her vulnerabilities. She had broken up with Ji Mo when she was diagnosed with cancer, wanting to spare him the pain, a decision he respected but that didn't diminish his animosity towards Ji Mo. Du Guruonan, though not knowing Su Xiao personally, believed she was a kind woman whose difficult choices stemmed from love.
She urged Zhao Yucheng to let go of his hatred for Su Xiao's sake. Zhao Yucheng admitted he was not as inherently good as Su Xiao, describing his own heart as filled with hatred and darkness. However, he emphasized that despite his flaws, he understood how to cherish someone. He confessed his feelings to Du Guruonan, asking for another chance and giving her ample time to consider. Later that night, Ji Mo's car broke down on the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway.
He called Alan to arrange for assistance but, unwilling to wait, rushed to Du Guruonan's hotel in the pouring rain. Soaking wet, he burst into her room, demanding to know why she had traveled with Zhao Yucheng without informing him, why her phone was off, and why she had chosen to stay overnight in Nanjing. He expressed his extreme worry, prompting Du Guruonan to usher him inside and offer him a towel to dry off.
She clarified that Zhao Yucheng was not there and their meeting was strictly business, dismissing Ji Mo's wild speculations. She then informed him that she had discussed Su Xiao with Zhao Yucheng. Ji Mo admitted his guilt towards Su Xiao and explained that his previous compromises with Zhao Yucheng were driven by that guilt. He revealed that he had withheld Zhao Yucheng's identity from her to avoid further complicating matters.
Du Guruonan then asked why, despite these complications, he still came. Ji Mo, on the verge of tears, confessed that he desperately wanted to see her and was terrified of losing her. He explained his past mistakes and vowed not to let her go again. Du Guruonan, however, remained firm, instructing him to get a separate room, change his wet clothes, and take a hot shower.
Ji Mo playfully attempted to sleep on her sofa, but she rejected the idea outright. As his freshly delivered clothes arrived, Ji Mo pressed her for an answer: had she forgiven him? Were they back together? Would she accept him? Du Guruonan retorted sharply, telling him to leave and mocking his assumption that she would automatically choose either him or Zhao Yucheng, proudly asserting that her "market value" was very high.
Outside her locked door, Ji Mo continued to demand clarification on her "market value" and "who else" she might be considering. The next morning, Ji Mo and Zhao Yucheng crossed paths in the hotel lobby. Du Guruonan, seemingly tired of their squabbles, simply walked past them and left the hotel alone. Upon returning to the city, Du Guruonan visited Si Da on his film set, where the director enthusiastically praised Si Da as a future great actor.
Du Guruonan noted the elaborate wardrobe and makeup Si Da had, and he tried to explain that Shen Qiansha had arranged these things. Shen Qiansha proudly interjected, taking full credit for providing Si Da with designer clothing and a professional makeup team, boasting that she handled all of Si Da's needs, from his wardrobe to his daily life.
She then provocatively told Du Guruonan that her role as Si Da's manager was now redundant and she need not visit the set anymore. Du Guruonan challenged Shen Qiansha, reminding her that she was Song Zihao's assistant and questioning if he approved of her actions. Shen Qiansha brazenly declared that she came to the set for Si Da, and Song Zihao's opinion was irrelevant to her.
At that moment, a furious Song Zihao appeared, shouting at Shen Qiansha and accusing her of constantly running around instead of staying by his side. Shen Qiansha retorted that it was her break time and her actions were none of his business. Du Guruonan then stepped in, pulling Song Zihao aside to talk. Song Zihao sternly told Du Guruonan to control her artist, implying Si Da was harassing Shen Qiansha.
Du Guruonan quickly corrected him, stating it was the other way around, with Shen Qiansha persistently pursuing Si Da. Song Zihao, visibly agitated, blamed Du Guruonan for bringing Si Da to the set, which he believed had diverted Shen Qiansha's attention from him. He then vented his frustration, calling Du Guruonan the bane of his existence, as bad luck seemed to follow him whenever she or her associates were around.
Du Guruonan countered, suggesting that while she might not be his bane, Shen Qiansha certainly was, questioning why else he would care so much about her actions. Song Zihao vehemently denied having any feelings for Shen Qiansha, dismissing the idea of a big star liking an assistant as absurd. Du Guruonan, drawing on her three years as his former manager, calmly told him she saw through his facade.
She warned him that while she didn't care who he liked, he should keep Tong Tong away from Shen Qiansha to prevent Tong Tong from using manipulative tactics to exploit the naive young woman. Despite Song Zihao's outward denial, Du Guruonan's words lingered with him. Meanwhile, Shen Qiansha continued to hover around Si Da.
Song Zihao, seeing this, angrily grabbed Shen Qiansha's ear, ordering her not to wander off and to remember her duties as his assistant, reminding her to be constantly available. Tong Tong observed Song Zihao's emotional volatility concerning Shen Qiansha and decided to replace her as his assistant. However, when she proposed this to Song Zihao, he strongly objected, warning her not to interfere.
Separately, Chen Fei'er's assistant, Xiao Xiao, was unavailable, so Ai Li stepped in to assist Chen Fei'er during an advertisement photoshoot. Rumors of Chen Fei'er's plastic surgery had circulated online, leading other models to make snide remarks. Chen Fei'er, unfazed, confidently retorted, asserting her comeback and her continued status as the lead model, effectively silencing her rivals. During the photoshoot, some models deliberately tried to block Chen Fei'er from the camera.
Ai Li, unable to tolerate their unprofessional behavior, spoke up in Chen Fei'er's defense but was met with insults. Chen Fei'er protected Ai Li, and due to her status as the main model, the argument subsided. Pleased with Ai Li's "heroic rescue," Chen Fei'er privately rewarded him with a kiss on the cheek, playfully calling him her "cute little puppy." Ai Li, flattered, later asked her to choose a "more masculine" dog type, to which she replied "Labrador."
Later, news of Si Da and Shen Qiansha's rumored romance unexpectedly exploded online. Song Zihao and Du Guruonan both learned of the headlines. In a bakery, as Shen Qiansha happily selected cute animal-themed cakes for Si Da, she received a call from Song Zihao. He angrily informed her of the widespread rumors. To his surprise, Shen Qiansha, instead of panicking, felt a surge of secret delight.
