Hello, My Shining Lover Episode 42 Recap
> Hello, My Shining Lover Recap
Zhao Yucheng finally recognized that his past misstep had nearly harmed everyone, especially his beloved sister, Su Xiao. With the crisis now resolved, Su Xiao arranged to meet Ji Mo alone at an amusement park. She expressed her sincere apologies to him on behalf of her brother, Zhao Yucheng, hoping for his forgiveness. Su Xiao lamented that it was likely their third time visiting the park together, and after this, she would probably not return.
She revealed she was leaving, going abroad for treatment. She apologized for troubling him all this time. Ji Mo, however, felt he was the one who should apologize for hurting her again when he was supposed to make amends. Su Xiao explained that she sent the email because Wing Fashion was her dream, and she couldn't stand by and watch it be destroyed. Deep down, she also believed her brother would eventually understand and forgive her.
She selflessly asked Ji Mo to forgive Zhao Yucheng, explaining that her brother's actions were all because of her. Ji Mo wondered if his own past mistakes were also a factor. Su Xiao corrected him, saying it was her mistake. She reflected on leaving three years ago, initially thinking it brave, but now realizing it was cowardly. She wondered if they would have been together and not missed each other had she not left.
She felt she didn't fully believe in his love. Su Xiao distinguished between liking someone for their virtues and loving someone for accepting their flaws. She admitted she was always afraid he would see her imperfect side, but he taught her what true love means. She thanked Ji Mo, then asked to listen to his heartbeat, a desire she held during her treatment abroad.
Feeling its strong and steady rhythm, she expressed that it was wonderful to be alive to hear it. She then asked Ji Mo if he loved Du Guruonan, to which he affirmed his profound love. Su Xiao acknowledged Du Guruonan as a lovely, strong, and genuine woman. She admitted that the thought of them together once angered her, but after careful consideration, she was glad Du Guruonan was the one with him. She bid Ji Mo goodbye.
As Ji Mo and Du Guruonan drove home, Du Guruonan playfully suggested she knew he was happy to reconcile with her. Ji Mo denied it, then asked what Su Xiao had told her. Du Guruonan revealed Su Xiao liked him, and Ji Mo commented on Su Xiao's good taste, prompting Du Guruonan to return the compliment.
Du Guruonan then firmly stated her boundaries, telling Ji Mo that while she was magnanimous about the past, from now on, he was not allowed to go out alone with other women, regardless of any pressure or temptation. She declared his eyes should only be on her.
Ji Mo, amused by her jealousy, made a humorous vow: from that day forward, he would only cook for Du Guruonan, only she could drink his soup, only she could sit in his passenger seat, and only she could sleep in his bed. He concluded by asserting that he belonged solely to Du Guruonan. Shen Qiansha, accompanied by Si Da, arrived at a bus stop, a place where their connection first blossomed.
Si Da had earlier given a colleague a bag for Shen Qiansha, who wasn't feeling well and had taken leave. Finding her at the bus stop, Si Da expressed his relief at seeing her, having feared he might not again. Shen Qiansha jokingly asked if he was relieved the "annoying pest" had stopped bothering him, then clarified she had merely "sorted out things between us."
She noted that their one-sided crush began at this very bus stop, and suggested they part ways there too. Si Da tried to persuade her to give their connection a chance, arguing that just as she grew to like buses, she might grow to like him. However, Shen Qiansha insisted the bus was no longer for her and declared her "unrequited love bus" had finally reached its destination.
She reminded Si Da of her previous promise that if he gave up on Du Guruonan, she would give up on him. She firmly stated that she had finally given up on him, telling him to watch her leave and promising that this time, she would be the one to leave him behind. Despite Si Da's attempts to stop her, Shen Qiansha boarded the bus and departed for the hospital.
Song Zihao found Shen Qiansha crying, having arrived at the hospital. He gently asked if she had been crying for half an hour. Upset, Shen Qiansha retorted whether grieving for half an hour after being "heartbroken" was excessive. Song Zihao tried to argue that it wasn't a breakup as they had never dated, but Shen Qiansha insisted her "unrequited love" counted as heartbreak.
She lamented that the person she liked didn't like her back and declared she might "never fall in love again." Song Zihao cautioned her against such extreme thinking, likening it to refusing to walk after a fall or eat after vomiting. He pressed her on whether she truly wouldn't fall for anyone else. Shen Qiansha praised Si Da as the best person in the world, believing she was destined to "spend her whole life alone."
Song Zihao challenged her, claiming he was better than Si Da, which Shen Qiansha dismissed as conceit. He then pointed out her past concern for him when he was in trouble, suggesting it indicated she liked him. Shen Qiansha vehemently denied it, clarifying it was "sympathy, not affection." Song Zihao, unperturbed, boasted of his "irresistible star power" and vowed to continue pursuing her until he "definitely won her over." Shen Qiansha repeatedly told him not to pursue her.
Song Zihao pledged not to let go this time, offering his "celebrity's embrace" as her "exclusive" comfort whenever she was sad or upset. Shen Qiansha, flustered, called him a "hooligan." Chen Fei'er, frustrated by Ai Li's silence after his confession, called Du Guruonan to complain, calling Ai Li a "coward" and asking for advice. Du Guruonan suggested Chen Fei'er take the initiative to find him.
Chen Fei'er resisted, feeling she had been "too active" before and didn't want to "chase after him again." Du Guruonan asked if her "pride or Eli was more important," prompting Chen Fei'er to realize her pride was meaningless without him. Du Guruonan encouraged her to go, assuring her that Ai Li was waiting and loved her for her true self. Chen Fei'er, concerned about Ai Li's tendency to retreat, decided she needed a "ruthless plan" to make him commit.
She later showed up at Ai Li's door. He initially tried to hide, but Chen Fei'er chased him, urging him to stop being cowardly and talk properly. She delivered a passionate confession, openly listing her flaws: she was vain, willful, hot-tempered, high-maintenance, and overly sensitive, but despite all that, she emphasized, "I like you, I really like you." Impatient by nature, she demanded a clear answer. Ai Li playfully remarked that her list of flaws would scare anyone away.
Chen Fei'er challenged him, saying if he ran, she would chase, but she would always leave a one-meter distance for him to close. She asked if he would be willing to turn back and walk with her. Ai Li agreed, but with a condition: he, being selfish, wanted her to prove to the entire world that he was her boyfriend.
Chen Fei'er declared he was her "whole world," and in front of onlookers, proclaimed that once she kissed him, he would be hers, and his name was Ai Li. They shared a kiss, and Ai Li, filled with emotion, confessed his love for Chen Fei'er. Du Guruonan offered assistance to Tong Tong, who had been fired and was struggling to find work due to her tarnished reputation. Tong Tong confessed her impatience, feeling she had "life's priorities wrong."
She spoke of her struggles in her thirties, lacking friends, a lover, or affection, and her parents contacting her only for money or career updates. She described her hard work and desire to be seen as capable and independent, wanting her own life free from anyone's shadow. Du Guruonan advised her to live for herself, not for the judgment of others, and to start anew if she still had hope.
She then handed Tong Tong a business card for the director of Starry Sky Entertainment, explaining she had already spoken with him and that Tong Tong's abilities and experience would allow her to manage artists directly. Tong Tong initially refused, feeling unworthy of pity, but Du Guruonan clarified she didn't pity her but wanted her to "respect herself."
Du Guruonan noted their long rivalry had finally reached a truce, and while they wouldn't be friends, she hoped Tong Tong would be a "worthy opponent." Tong Tong wished her well. Shen Qiansha fully immersed herself in work, posting an advertisement for an assistant. Song Zihao, now recovered, unexpectedly showed up at her company. He found her styling Si Da's hair and jealously pulled her away, misinterpreting her interaction with Si Da.
He picked her up and carried her off, scolding her for being close to another man publicly. Shen Qiansha clarified Si Da was her artist. When he pressed her on his own identity, she called him an "annoying jerk." He demanded to know why she hadn't visited him since his hospital discharge, ignoring his calls and messages. She claimed to be "extremely busy" and that seeing him made her "a complete mess," causing "anxiety" and "heart palpitations."
Song Zihao interpreted her symptoms as a rapid heartbeat caused by feelings for him, concluding she liked him and was deliberately avoiding him. She furiously denied it, calling him "shameless," to which he proudly admitted he would be shameless if it meant she liked him. He then explained he was there for business, having seen her assistant recruitment post. He offered to be her assistant, despite his celebrity status. Shen Qiansha was aghast, worried about public gossip.
Song Zihao reiterated his desire to be an "ordinary person" living an "ordinary life" with an "ordinary woman" – her. He declared he would be her assistant to see her daily and rightfully stay by her side. Shen Qiansha attempted to clarify that the job post was from another team. She then offered him a different position. When he asked what it was, she said, "boyfriend," then called him a "hooligan."
Song Zihao eagerly responded that for a "boyfriend" position, he wouldn't need to try out and could "start working immediately." Shen Qiansha, flustered, ran off, with Song Zihao chasing after her. Su Xiao and Zhao Yucheng prepared to leave the country. As time passed, Su Xiao was disappointed not to see Ji Mo appear.
Zhao Yucheng then asked Su Xiao if she was truly certain about not seeing Ji Mo again, as their departure meant three years, or possibly forever, apart. Su Xiao confirmed she didn't want to see him, fearing she would cry again. She admitted that three years ago, she "ran away secretly," and this time, she wanted to "pretend to be cool" about her departure. After they boarded, Ji Mo and Du Guruonan rushed to the airport.
Ji Mo frantically checked flight schedules and tried to call Su Xiao, but it was too late. Su Xiao had sent Ji Mo a final text message from the plane, informing him she was deleting his number and not to look for her. She expressed her dislike for goodbyes, especially one that could be permanent, and thanked him for the dream he had given her.
She also asked him to convey to Du Guruonan that she was glad Du Guruonan had met him after her, and she was happy for them both. At the airport, Du Guruonan observed the constant flow of people, remarking that meeting or knowing someone was fate, but most people simply "missed each other." Ji Mo agreed, adding that "missing each other is normal," making "those who stay together most precious."
He concluded that only by meeting the right person at the right time could a relationship truly reach its destination. Later, Song Zihao met Du Guruonan to apologize and thank her. He respectfully greeted her, and Du Guruonan noted his newfound politeness and maturity. Song Zihao admitted his past immaturity and apologized for the trouble he had caused her. He revealed that Si Da had visited him in the hospital and informed him of everything that transpired after his coma.
Song Zihao acknowledged that Du Guruonan had "never given up" on him, but confessed that his own "mindset was the problem." He admitted his jealousy of Si Da and of Du Guruonan having new people in her life, which led him to use "extreme methods" to gain her attention, ultimately hurting both others and himself. He apologized to Du Guruonan directly.
Du Guruonan affectionately called him a "silly boy," assuring him that "it's all in the past" and she had never blamed him. She reflected on her own failings, admitting she used to impose her standards on him, valuing his ability but overlooking the pressure he endured. She felt that while she appeared successful, she had failed by losing the "healthy, happy Song Zihao."
She expressed her joy at his growth and hoped they could both "look forward," wanting to see the "spirited Song Zihao" she had first known. Song Zihao reassured her that in his eyes, she had "not failed" and would "always be the best agent." Du Guruonan asked about his health, and he replied that while not completely cured, he had learned to "live peacefully with it." Du Guruonan then, with a knowing look, asked, "Where is she?"
hinting at his real reason for being there. Back at the company, Du Guruonan received a phone call from the event organizers. She initially feigned disappointment, then joyfully announced that Si Da had been nominated for Best New Artist. The entire team erupted in cheers and celebration. Overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude, Si Da rose and embraced Du Guruonan, acknowledging that his hard work was finally being recognized.
