Hello, My Shining Lover Episode 37 Recap
> Hello, My Shining Lover Recap
Song Zihao woke up in the hospital, disoriented. Du Guruonan was by his side. He recalled having a huge argument with her after leaving a bar, then angrily getting into a car and having an accident. He expressed regret for wanting to terminate their contract, claiming those were just angry words and begging her not to give up on him.
He then remembered a previous media statement where he had unfairly accused Du Guruonan of not caring about his personal needs and overworking him, leading to his decision to change agents. Back in the present, he mused that if Du Guruonan had been the first person he saw when he woke up before, things might have been different, but he felt he could never go back.
Meanwhile, Shen Qiansha visited Song Zihao, scolding him for not telling her about his illness. She confessed he was her only friend besides Si Da and pledged he would not do anything foolish again. Song Zihao, trying to maintain his composure, jokingly told her to leave so he could rest, but Shen Qiansha believed he wanted her company. As she left, she told him she was glad he was alive. Du Guruonan confronted Tong Tong about her manipulative actions.
Du Guruonan accused Tong Tong of lying to the media, which, while appearing to mitigate the current crisis, was actually detrimental to Song Zihao's long-term career. Tong Tong remained unrepentant, asserting that Song Zihao was doomed anyway and that her priority was self-preservation. She threatened to drag Du Guruonan and Si Da down with her if she failed. Du Guruonan sharply criticized Tong Tong for harming her artist for personal gain, stating she was unfit to be a manager.
Tong Tong dared Du Guruonan to clarify the truth with the media, cynically suggesting that if believed, Song Zihao would suffer even more, potentially leading to another suicide attempt, which Tong Tong would then blame on Du Guruonan. Du Guruonan condemned Tong Tong’s selfishness, but Tong Tong retorted that they were equally selfish, though Du Guruonan denied it, vowing never to harm an artist.
News broke that Song Zihao's illness was linked to Si Da's provocations, a leak orchestrated by Tong Tong. Facing the press, Si Da publicly declared that taking the role was his sole decision and asked reporters to direct questions to him. Du Guruonan pulled him away, angry at his statement. Si Da insisted it was his responsibility as a man to protect her, especially since Tong Tong now had leverage.
He confessed that Du Guruonan was the first person he loved, the one who taught him how to love, and that he no longer wanted to lie or suppress his true feelings for her. Du Guruonan rejected his confession, firmly stating she would never give him a chance.
Later, Shen Qiansha also confronted Si Da, warning him that his public confession and reckless actions were causing a major PR crisis and burdening Du Guruonan, who only saw him as a younger brother. Si Da remained resolute, stating he would explain everything to the company but would not change his decision. Ji Mo then also confronted Si Da, warning him against his impulsive actions and highlighting that Du Guruonan only saw him as a younger brother.
Si Da retorted by questioning Ji Mo's own loyalty and sincerity, claiming Ji Mo only brought Du Guruonan harm. Ji Mo visited Samantha in the Ren'ai Hospital. Samantha was surprised he knew she had transferred, assuming her brother, Zhao Yucheng, had told him. She worried about what Zhao Yucheng might have said. Ji Mo clarified that the hospital had informed him of her transfer.
Samantha explained that since her cancer relapse, Zhao Yucheng had become overprotective, insisting on his trusted doctors and preventing her from seeing Ji Mo. She expressed fear and her desire to see him. Ji Mo promised to honor his commitment to accompany her treatment until recovery, assuring her that his relationship with her was not what she might misunderstand. Meanwhile, Chen Fei'er, feigning "heartbreak syndrome," attempted to reconcile with Ai Li at the hospital.
Ai Li calmly rejected her, saying he didn't need her. Chen Fei'er then overheard a nurse discussing a "psychological healing activity" specifically for cancer patients, mentioning that the lady in the white suit (Samantha) had attended. Chen Fei'er realized Samantha had cancer. Du Guruonan then confronted Ji Mo about Samantha’s cancer relapse, which she had learned about.
She understood his past secretive behavior stemmed from his promise to Samantha to keep her illness private and his desire to avoid burdening Du Guruonan. Du Guruonan, though not fully forgiving, expressed her disappointment that he had hidden such a significant matter, emphasizing that they should share both good and bad burdens. Shortly after, Ren'ai Hospital called Ji Mo, reporting that Samantha had missed her chemotherapy and they couldn’t reach her brother.
Ji Mo, en route to Suzhou for a critical business meeting, immediately turned back and asked Du Guruonan to go to Samantha’s home. Du Guruonan found Samantha staring blankly at her bed. Samantha demanded to know why Du Guruonan was there and told her to leave, stating she didn’t want to go to the hospital and endure more suffering. Du Guruonan acknowledged she couldn't fully understand Samantha's pain but emphasized that running away was not the solution.
Samantha accused Du Guruonan of being pleased by her impending death, as it would eliminate her rival for Ji Mo. Du Guruonan rebuked her, refusing to pity her and declaring that living strongly was harder than dying. Samantha was unexpectedly cheered that Du Guruonan didn't treat her like a patient. Du Guruonan then encouraged Samantha to recover quickly so they could have a fair competition for Ji Mo, stating that winning against a sick person would be dishonorable.
Samantha, feeling encouraged, agreed. A flurry of intimate photos of Du Guruonan and Si Da, taken by Tong Tong, flooded the internet. Shen Qiansha informed Du Guruonan of the crisis and initiated an emergency PR meeting to draft a statement and consider legal action to counter the false claims. Si Da took responsibility for the photos, offering to bear the consequences.
The company boss met with Du Guruonan and Si Da, stating that their working relationship was no longer tenable and one of them had to leave to clarify the situation. Du Guruonan accepted, offering to resign after Si Da's contract renewal ceremony that afternoon to protect his career. The boss agreed, warning her to ensure no further issues arose before her departure. Concurrently, Ji Mo faced a crisis with Wing Fashion's production.
An employee informed him that the factory had halted production and refused to accept any more orders, and the old factory director was unreachable. Suspecting sabotage, Ji Mo instructed his team to find the director and organize a meeting. He also devised a strategy to market Wing Fashion's existing products as "sold out" or "limited edition" to leverage the psychological principle of scarcity and stimulate demand. Ji Mo then traveled to the old factory director’s hometown.
The director admitted that the previous allergy incident, orchestrated by Zhao Yucheng’s company Rui Qi, had severely damaged their factory's reputation and led to contract terminations. Ji Mo revealed he knew Rui Qi had coerced the factory into an exclusive deal. He warned the director that Rui Qi was merely using Chenyang to attack Wing Fashion and would likely discard them afterward. He proposed a renewed partnership that would benefit both companies, even offering to increase orders.
The director, touched by Ji Mo's continued trust, gratefully agreed to prioritize Wing Fashion's orders, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Overhearing Du Guruonan's decision to leave the company, Si Da felt disheartened. He visited Song Zihao at the hospital. Song Zihao, now at peace with his situation, shared that he had realized the joy of being an ordinary person, no longer craving fame. Si Da asked if Song Zihao regretted terminating his contract with Du Guruonan.
Song Zihao admitted to mixed feelings: regret for his ingratitude towards Du Guruonan and for ruining his own career, but also relief that Du Guruonan had found a new, grateful artist in Si Da, allowing her to continue her successful career. He revealed that Du Guruonan had been profoundly guilty after his accident, frequently visiting him and trying to rouse him, but Tong Tong had preempted her by awakening him first.
Si Da confessed he had vaguely sensed Du Guruonan's efforts but had been too jealous to acknowledge them. Song Zihao urged Si Da to treat Du Guruonan better in the future, warning him of consequences if he failed. Having found the answer he sought, Si Da thanked Song Zihao and left.
