I Am The Years You Are The Stars Episode 19 Recap
> I Am The Years You Are The Stars Recap
Jiang Baiju mused that the situation was simpler than they initially believed, yet also potentially more complicated. He concluded that the culprits intended to disrupt the police investigation but dared not confront law enforcement directly, so they targeted Wen Yu, Officer Su's wife, by exploiting her suspicions. Officer Su's parents arrived at the hospital, grieving as the doctor announced that Officer Su was brain-dead and his heart and lungs would stop within minutes.
Wen Yu, still believing her husband had cheated, tearfully told him, "You cheated on me. But I won't do you wrong. May you rest in peace." Learning the full truth from Jiang Baiju, Jin Xiaoyu rushed to the hospital and confronted Wen Yu, who vehemently refused to sign the organ donation papers. Jin Xiaoyu revealed that Officer Su had not cheated and that the child was not his son.
She urged Wen Yu to trust her husband and sign the papers immediately, warning that she would regret it for the rest of her life as time was running out for organ donation. Jin Xiaoyu pressed her to "bet on your husband's moral quality and the love between you two." Despite her deep sorrow and a threat to sue if she was being misled, Wen Yu bravely signed the consent form.
With the signed document, the medical team, led by Weilan, immediately began the organ retrieval process. Soon after, Captain Liu and Zhang Di arrived with Xiaopei and his mother. Captain Liu explained to Wen Yu that Xiaopei's father was an anti-drug officer and a police academy classmate of Officer Su, who had been killed in the line of duty four years prior. Since then, Officer Su and his colleagues had taken turns caring for Xiaopei.
This year, Xiaopei's mother remarried, and Officer Su, out of concern for the boy, often took him on outings. The drugs in question were found in Xiaopei's pocket after one such outing. Captain Liu clarified that the drugs were intentionally placed on the child by the criminals to threaten Officer Su and compel him to abandon his investigation, which only infuriated Officer Su.
He added that Officer Su hadn't failed to turn in the drugs; rather, they simply hadn't had time before the accident occurred. Wen Yu was overcome with regret, realizing she had terribly misunderstood and wronged her husband. She apologized to Jin Xiaoyu for her harsh words, thanking her for revealing the truth, and promised to personally apologize to Doctor Cheng (Weilan) once she was free.
Jin Xiaoyu assured her that her signature was the best form of apology, and Officer Su would be proud. Wen Yu then shared her plan to transform Officer Su's memorial service into their long-overdue wedding, as they had only registered their marriage without a ceremony. Jin Xiaoyu enthusiastically agreed to attend, promising not to miss such a unique event. Wen Yu expressed a strange comfort in knowing that parts of Officer Su would live on through organ donation.
Jin Xiaoyu eloquently explained the medical process, detailing how new blood and oxygen would revive his organs, allowing them to thrive in new bodies and for the recipients to "take care of the world for your husband." Wen Yu deeply thanked Jin Xiaoyu. Later, Dao Ruifeng waited for Weilan outside the operating room and brought her supper. He asked why she dedicated herself to the demanding and uncompensated work of organ donation.
Weilan explained that being an organ coordinator was a personal conviction and a deep-seated knot in her heart. She recounted how her friend, Jin Xiaoyu, had once signed an organ donor agreement while gravely ill, declaring that her life would continue in others. As a doctor, Weilan witnessed countless deaths, leading to feelings of powerlessness and fear. It was during these times that her friend's words resonated: "If organs can be donated, then life can continue.
If life can continue, wouldn't hope continue?" Becoming a coordinator alleviated her fear of death, knowing that even when she couldn't save a life, she could offer hope by asking families about organ donation. She found profound beauty in the words "Yes, I do," not in a wedding ceremony, but at a hospital ward door, signifying a family's willingness to give life.
Dao Ruifeng then asked what became of her friend, and Weilan revealed that the friend was none other than Jin Xiaoyu, sharing a humorous memory of Jin Xiaoyu pranking her about dying and donating her corneas. Dao Ruifeng was surprised by this revelation. At Officer Su's funeral-wedding, Wen Yu, dressed as a bride, reaffirmed her vows of love and devotion to her late husband.
After the ceremony, Wen Yu gave her bridal bouquet to Jin Xiaoyu, warmly telling her it was for her and wishing her happiness. She recognized Jiang Baiju as Jin Xiaoyu's true boyfriend, having observed that Jin Xiaoyu's eyes sparkled only when looking at him. Jin Xiaoyu accompanied Jiang Baiju to pay respects at Old Chen's grave. Jiang Baiju formally introduced Jin Xiaoyu as his girlfriend to his departed friend.
He reminisced about old book clubs for couples, which he, being single, could never join, forced instead to memorize scripts in drama club. He confessed that seeing Old Chen with his fiancée ignited a desire to someday bring his own girlfriend to a book club and monopolize the discussion. Jin Xiaoyu playfully teased him about his "single dog's resentment." It was Jiang Baiju's birthday. Qian Cheng and William, having been reminded by Jiang Baiju's grandmother, prepared a cake.
Jin Xiaoyu even made pig-shaped steamed buns, which Jiang Baiju declared made this his happiest birthday ever. Jiang Baiju and Jin Xiaoyu openly displayed their affection, drawing playful complaints from Dao Ruifeng, who told them to control themselves as "two children" (referring to Qian Cheng and William) were present.
Jiang Baiju then proposed to Jin Xiaoyu, who, after a moment, accepted, but stipulated that she wouldn't fully commit until they had discussed his future plans, emphasizing that his decision should come from his own heart, not out of obligation or for her. Amidst their banter, they all took a group photo together.
Later, Jin Xiaoyu visited a little girl named Bella in the hospital, who had tried to sneak out, claiming she was bored and her mother, who promised to take her to an amusement park, hadn't arrived. Lin Nuoyan also arrived, having been called by Miss Wang (Bella's caregiver) because Bella was being mischievous, as he was more effective at handling her than her mother. Lin Nuoyan gently lectured Bella about the consequences of her actions on others.
Bella, a child star, was surprisingly delighted to be secretly photographed by a paparazzi, calling herself "the most valuable child star this year." She then earnestly asked Jin Xiaoyu if she would take care of Lin Nuoyan for her after she died, explaining that Lin Nuoyan often seemed sad and needed looking after. Jin Xiaoyu gently advised Bella that true connection was about genuine feelings, not time or money.
As Lin Nuoyan returned, Jin Xiaoyu prepared to leave for her own doctor's appointment. Bella then told Lin Nuoyan that Jin Xiaoyu was "fine in other aspects" except for her looks. Amused and touched by Bella's concern for him, Lin Nuoyan fondly called the young girl a "little brat."
