If The Voice Has Memory Episode 21 Recap
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At the press conference, all of Fengling's staff accompanied Lin Nan as he faced the reporters. Lin Nan introduced himself as both Lin Nan and Mai Wutian Xia, hoping to address various questions. However, the journalists' relentless and often accusatory questions, including allegations of "leaving fans to die," "defiling fans," "hyping for 'Liu Yao'," and "disrespecting the dubbing industry," overwhelmed him, leaving him speechless as flashbulbs incessantly fired.
The situation quickly spiraled out of control, causing Zhou Na to worry for him. Just as the crisis intensified, Yu Luxi arrived with Xu Lili, the female fan who had initially made the accusations online. Xu Lili took the stage, identifying herself as the person who first spoke out on Weibo. She confessed that she had misunderstood Mr. Mai.
Six years prior, she had become his fan, admiring his voice, but their interactions were solely online; they had never met in person. After an accident, she had hoped Mr. Mai would visit, but she later learned he hadn't received her messages due to personal reasons. More recently, she had met him by chance and invited him to her birthday, but he didn't come.
She admitted to posting some complaining remarks online, which were then distorted and maliciously spread by others, severely damaging Mr. Mai's reputation. Xu Lili publicly apologized to Mr. Mai for causing so much trouble and affirmed him as her "most quality idol," stating she was proud to have loved him. Despite her heartfelt clarification, many reporters remained skeptical, murmuring that it was merely a public relations stunt or that she had been paid off.
Lin Nan then stepped forward, asking for silence and thanking Xu Lili for her bravery in speaking out. He appealed to the journalists to believe their sincerity. He revealed that six years ago, he was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, necessitating surgery. The operation severely damaged his vocal cords, making it impossible for him to continue in the dubbing industry with Mai's distinctive voice, which led to his retirement.
He explained that the recent public focus on his personal scandals and false reports had negatively impacted their "Liu Yao" project and the entire team. As one of the first practitioners of Chinese animation dubbing, he understood the industry's difficulties and fragility, urging the media to report accurately and protect the national animation dubbing industry, rather than fostering public misunderstanding. His emotional address finally resonated with the reporters, and the room erupted in applause.
The press conference was a success, with all news reports proving positive, some even quite touching. After the conference, Xu Lili approached Lin Nan, thanking him and asking for a hug, which he gave. Yu Luxi, observing this, felt a flicker of jealousy, though she tried to deny it when Lin Nan asked if she was unhappy. She then clarified that Xu Lili's hug was merely a polite gesture, "far from theirs."
Lin Nan then embraced Yu Luxi warmly, thanking her for her pivotal role in resolving the situation. She leaned into him, burying her head in his chest. Yu Luxi worried that Lin Nan might be upset she gave his Golden Olive Award trophy to Xu Lili. However, Lin Nan assured her it was fine, revealing that he had something "even more precious" waiting for her at his place.
Meanwhile, Zhao Junran took Zhou Na to an ice skating rink for a date. He had specifically chosen skating because she admitted she couldn't do it, and he had secretly practiced for a long time, wanting to be her protector. He knelt to help her tie her skates, showcasing his "boyfriend power." Zhou Na found his romantic gestures a bit cheesy but accepted his help, leaning on him as they prepared to enter the rink.
Suddenly, Chen Xiong, Zhao Junran's junior high friend who had just returned from abroad, approached them. Zhao Junran introduced Zhou Na as his girlfriend. However, Chen Xiong mistakenly addressed Zhou Na as the "pretty aunt" Zhao Junran used to mention, expressing surprise that Zhao Junran, who used to prefer "Lolis," was now in an "older woman-younger man" relationship.
Offended by being called an "aunt," Zhou Na angrily declared she had an urgent company matter to attend to, removed her skates, and walked away abruptly, despite Zhao Junran's pleas. Back home, Zhou Na looked into the mirror, frustrated about Chen Xiong's remarks. She confidently asserted that she was "well-maintained" and "not old at all," then anxiously checked her face for any new eye wrinkles.
Zhao Junran, after failing to catch up to Zhou Na, was left distraught, feeling his perfectly planned date had been utterly ruined. Lin Nan brought Yu Luxi to his home and showed her a video projected from an old CD – a "more precious thing." Yu Luxi recognized it as a CD she had sent to Mai Da years ago, containing a heartfelt confession.
She was embarrassed to see her younger self, but also deeply moved, reflecting on how Mai Da's voice had once given her strength, and now she realized Lin Nan had given her "infinite strength." She mused that if he had seen the video earlier, she might have remained just a fan. She declared she could now "officially bid farewell to Mr. Mai."
The video showed a high school-aged Yu Luxi introducing herself as a loyal fan, working at her school's radio station, and volunteering at a blind school in hopes of finding Mai Da. She expressed her belief that he had reasons for his mysterious retirement and her determination to pursue a voice acting career despite her grades, wishing him happiness, health, and freedom. Lin Nan then told her, "Now is the time to truly realize your wish."
He briefly left the room and reappeared in an elegant suit, explaining that this was the suit he had prepared for Mai Da's highest moment, an award ceremony, but had never worn, and no one in the world had seen it until now. He was giving "Mai Da's only moment" to her, and she now saw "only a dazzling Lin Nan." The next morning, Lin Nan confirmed they were officially "together" as a couple.
Yu Luxi playfully claimed all his features as hers, and he agreed, before stating that she, in turn, was his. She teased him for being "born to be single" yet so romantic, to which he charmingly replied he was "self-taught for her." Their morning intimacy was interrupted by a knock at the door. Yu Luxi had just been searching his bathroom for signs of other girls and accidentally got toothpaste on her clothes.
Lin Nan quickly told her to put on his shirt. To their surprise, it was Lin Nan's parents. Seeing Yu Luxi in their son's oversized shirt, Lin Nan's mother immediately assumed they were living together, forming a poor first impression. Yu Luxi tried to clarify, explaining she had only "accidentally slept here" on the sofa, not cohabiting. Lin Nan intervened, explaining the shirt was his and she just hadn't had time to change.
His mother, seeming to accept this explanation, then began to probe, asking Yu Luxi's age (twenty-five), if she was an only child, and about her family background. Knowing his mother's scrutinizing nature, Lin Nan quickly pulled Yu Luxi away, using the excuse that they were late for work. Outside, Yu Luxi was mortified, convinced that Lin Nan's mother thought she was a "bad girl" or not good enough because she hadn't answered all the questions.
Lin Nan reassured her, stating that his parents would respect his choice as long as he loved her. Later, as they drove to work, Yu Luxi asked Lin Nan to drop her off some distance from the company. She insisted on keeping their relationship a secret at the office, believing that "love and career cannot be confused." Lin Nan questioned why Zhao Junran and Zhou Na could be open about their relationship, but they couldn't.
Yu Luxi argued that as the boss, he needed to "lead by example" in avoiding suspicion. Lin Nan initially resisted, but Yu Luxi's playful demand for "kisses" eventually won him over, though he called her "childish."
