Hello, My Shining Lover Episode 35 Recap
> Hello, My Shining Lover Recap
After their breakup, Ji Mo found himself in a somber mood, often lost in nostalgic memories of happier times. Meanwhile, Ai Li's relationship seemed to be progressing, officially transitioning from a trial period to a committed partnership. Before a planned date with Chen Fei'er, Ai Li learned she was out drinking with an endorsement client. Rushing to her side, he bravely stepped in to protect her from excessive drinking, openly declaring himself her boyfriend.
However, the other models present dismissed Ai Li, having already pegged him as Chen Fei'er's driver. The client's boss, seizing the opportunity, called for his bodyguards to remove Ai Li. He then propositioned Chen Fei'er, offering her the lead role in the company's new product campaign if she agreed to be his mistress.
Chen Fei'er, furious, lashed out at the boss, calling him a pervert and scolding the other models for their hypocrisy, asserting that Ai Li was far superior to all of them. She then rushed downstairs to find Ai Li, seeing him sitting injured by a wall. Despite Chen Fei'er having sacrificed a significant advertising opportunity for him, Ai Li uncharacteristically pushed her away, stating they belonged to different worlds and should not continue their entanglement.
He felt he was pathetic for trying to force his way into her world. Chen Fei'er, hurt and confused, questioned if he was breaking up with her, reminding him that she had just publicly acknowledged him as her boyfriend. Despite her protestations, Ai Li’s decision was firm, leading to a bitter and unresolved separation. Ai Li later returned home, his mouth injured, and revealed to Ji Mo that he and Chen Fei'er had broken up.
He expressed his belief that she never truly loved him, never acknowledging him as his boyfriend and treating him as a mere backup. Ji Mo, recognizing their shared plight, commiserated with Ai Li, noting the irony of two psychology students failing to understand women in love. Ai Li admitted he found the thought of their breakup too painful to dwell on. Both Chen Fei'er and Du Guruonan were now grappling with their heartbreaks.
Crying to Du Guruonan, Chen Fei'er called Ai Li a jerk for leaving her and breaking up, lamenting that men often take their partners' sincere feelings for granted. Du Guruonan then revealed she had also broken up with Ji Mo. Despite her own pain, Chen Fei'er offered comfort, then mused on using her knowledge of Du Guruonan's breakup with Ji Mo to win Ai Li back, vowing not to let him escape so easily next time.
Du Guruonan, though, admired Chen Fei'er's ability to love passionately and end gracefully, admitting that for her, each emotional investment was debilitating. She found herself unwilling to risk love again, fearing the pain. Chen Fei'er encouraged her friend to embrace life's pleasures despite men being unreliable, then suggested they go to a boxing gym to vent their frustrations.
After a fierce session on the punching bag, Chen Fei'er felt a sense of release and began to question if she had been too harsh on Ai Li, recognizing her own fault in not acknowledging him as her boyfriend. Du Guruonan shared her own doubts about Ji Mo's blame, but maintained that his continued entanglement with his ex-girlfriend remained a persistent "thorn in her heart."
She reflected that love often boils down to timing, and she preferred to end things before mutual hatred could set in. Chen Fei'er affirmed that everyone carries wounds, and merely feigning strength is "empty bluster," which she noted, "adult love excels at." Accompanied by Ji Mo, Samantha visited the hospital for a check-up. To their dismay, the doctor confirmed a recurrence of breast cancer with metastasis to her lungs.
Fortunately, it was detected early, limiting its spread, and radiation therapy could help inhibit its progression. The doctor stressed the importance of maintaining an optimistic outlook and minimizing emotional fluctuations during treatment. Samantha, seemingly calm, stated she had long anticipated this outcome, feeling a strange sense of relief now that the "stone had finally dropped."
Considering Zhao Yucheng's feelings, Samantha implored Ji Mo to keep her condition a secret from both her brother and Du Guruonan, wishing to maintain her dignity. Ji Mo, acknowledging his past wrongs towards Samantha, agreed to keep her condition a secret, offering her closure but nothing more, implicitly declining her request to return to the company. Samantha, her courage exhausted, declined to hear any further response from Ji Mo, unwilling to confront the harsh reality of her situation.
That night, Ji Mo dreamed of Su Xiao. In his dream, he confessed his deep remorse, admitting he had lived in guilt and self-blame since her departure, unable to accept new love until he met Du Guruonan, who breathed life back into him. He apologized to Su Xiao, stating he could no longer deceive himself and had fallen in love with Du Guruonan. He declared this dream to be their final farewell.
Su Xiao accepted, urging him to move forward, and gave him her blessing to "love without hesitation." Ji Mo, waking from the dream, was visibly shaken, repeatedly calling out Su Xiao's name. Later, the department gathered to watch Si Da's debut drama. Everyone was impressed by his outstanding performance, applauding and praising his talent. Du Guruonan, beaming with pride, publicly lauded Si Da's dedication, noting that the premiere's viewership had shattered records and his popularity was soaring.
To celebrate, the team decided to go out after work. However, the comments on the drama highlighted a stark contrast: while Si Da was celebrated, Song Zihao's acting was heavily criticized, with viewers finding him increasingly "cringey." This barrage of negative feedback deeply affected Song Zihao, who was already emotionally volatile. Song Zihao's ongoing emotional struggles led to another unexcused absence from work. Tong Tong found him at home, criticizing him for holding up the entire film crew.
As she spoke, Song Zihao suddenly collapsed. Rushed to the hospital, he was diagnosed with extreme physical weakness due to chronic sleep deprivation and excessive alcohol consumption. The doctor, noting Song Zihao's severe mood swings, irritability, and periods of listlessness, suspected depression and recommended an immediate psychiatric evaluation. However, to ensure Song Zihao could continue filming, Tong Tong persuaded the doctor to prescribe only sedatives, promising to seek a full diagnosis later.
Upon regaining consciousness, Song Zihao felt a general malaise, but Tong Tong downplayed his symptoms, assuring him the "vitamins" (sedatives) would quickly make him better and urging him to return to work immediately. Ji Mo's resignation had caused widespread disarray within the company, even affecting the launch of a new product line. When customers began demanding refunds due to quality issues and allergic reactions, Ji Mo learned of the crisis through a phone call from a subordinate.
Subsequently, Manager Wang called an emergency meeting. However, Ji Mo made a dramatic return, announcing his decision to rejoin the company and lead them through the crisis. At the meeting, Ji Mo firmly rejected the idea that customer complaints were instigated, using his knowledge of micro-expressions to demonstrate the genuine anger of the customers. He proposed a bold solution: immediately recall all problematic products, publicly accept full responsibility, and offer compensation, arguing that inaction would only escalate tensions.
While other board members were hesitant to admit fault, Ji Mo remained resolute, vowing to uncover the root cause of the quality issues and subtly hinting at internal wrongdoing. Manager Wang, who had attempted to temporarily take charge in Ji Mo's absence, was clearly taken aback by Ji Mo's unexpected return and decisive actions.
After the meeting, Ji Mo privately confronted Manager Wang, directly accusing him of embezzling funds by purchasing cheap, inferior fabrics that caused the allergic reactions, and bribing quality inspectors. He presented his deductions, pointing out Manager Wang's anxious and avoidant behavior during the meeting's video presentation as evidence of his guilt and prior knowledge of the product flaws.
Manager Wang, far from flustered, scoffed at Ji Mo, accusing him of a vengeful smear campaign and demanding concrete proof for his "baseless accusations." Ji Mo calmly stated that evidence would eventually surface. Following this, Ji Mo instructed a trusted subordinate to closely monitor Manager Wang's activities for any suspicious behavior, solidifying his return and his intention to root out corruption. Ji Mo then made a call to Du Guruonan.
