Love Scenery Episode 18 Recap
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Liang Chen welcomed Lu Jing into her home, leading him to her dedicated workspace where she typically composed music. While Lu Jing explored, Liang Chen took a call from Ding Jiayun, who offered to connect her with his uncle, a leading otolaryngologist. He explained that he had already shown his uncle her medical records and that a new treatment plan had been developed.
When Liang Chen inquired if surgery was part of the plan, Ding Jiayun admitted it might be a possibility, prompting her to say she needed more time to consider. Lu Jing then noticed a Foster's violin, a handmade UK instrument, and remarked that he owned an identical one, revealing he could play all of Liang Chen's songs. Intrigued, Liang Chen asked him to play.
Lu Jing agreed, but only if she promised to grant him one condition, which he would reveal later. As he began to play, Liang Chen recognized the melody, recalling that she had heard someone playing it at her school. Lu Jing admitted it was him, adding that he had seen her in her car that day and recognized her immediately.
After some playful teasing, he began the song again, and Liang Chen, captivated by the music, joined in with her violin, confirming her suspicion about his identity. After their impromptu duet, Lu Jing reminded Liang Chen of her promise and revealed his condition: that she must accept medical treatment. Liang Chen confessed her fear of the procedure.
Lu Jing gently persuaded her, questioning if her voice would remain the same at thirty or forty regardless, and asking if she would stop singing then. Liang Chen asserted she would sing as long as she lived. Lu Jing emphasized that while her voice's qualities might evolve with age, her strength and technique would only grow stronger, concluding that any change would merely result in a different tone or singing technique.
His words, and his desire to hear her sing many more songs, convinced her. Later that night, Liang Chen called Ding Jiayun, informing him of her decision to proceed with the treatment and asking him to contact his uncle. During this time, Lu Jing's friends playfully confronted him about his all-night absence. Teasing him about his 'net friend,' they revealed they knew she was a student from their school.
Hinting at their awareness of his budding romance with Liang Chen, they promised to keep it a secret. Separately, Liang Chen was seen with a minor injury. After tending to her wound, a group of fellow students saw her and insisted on escorting her to class, commenting that Lu Jing was not being thoughtful for letting her walk alone while injured. Liang Chen later met Ding Jiayun for her 3 PM doctor's appointment.
She explained her change of heart regarding potential surgery, echoing Lu Jing's sentiment that her voice would naturally change with age anyway, but her skills and techniques would only improve, declaring herself a "roly-poly" not easily defeated. At the clinic, Ding Jiayun's uncle examined Liang Chen and delivered wonderful news: surgery was not necessary.
He explained that her initial diagnosis seemed severe due to inflammation and hemorrhage from vocal overuse, but the inflammation had since healed and the swelling was gone. Noting her polyps were not large, he prescribed medication combined with nebulization, predicting a high chance of complete recovery. Overwhelmed with joy, Liang Chen profusely thanked him, promising to adhere to his advice about vocal care.
Still brimming with happiness, Liang Chen was visited by her friend Ma Shanshan, who had brought old duck soup, a favorite of Liang Chen's from a campus eatery. Ma Shanshan expressed her relief, having heard from a mutual friend about Liang Chen's vocal cord issue. In the comfort of her friend's presence, Liang Chen's suppressed fears finally surfaced. She confessed her terror upon receiving the initial diagnosis, believing she might never sing again and questioning her purpose if she couldn't.
Ma Shanshan embraced her, and Liang Chen wept, finally releasing her pent-up anxiety. Meanwhile, having received a message from Liang Chen, Lu Jing rushed to find her, fearing the worst news from her appointment. He frantically convinced a gate guard to open a locked gate, claiming his "girlfriend was in danger." Upon finding Liang Chen, he anxiously asked about her well-being. Liang Chen playfully tricked him, feigning despair by saying the doctor confirmed she could no longer sing.
Lu Jing, visibly distraught, tried to comfort her. Liang Chen then revealed it was a prank and she didn't need surgery. Though initially annoyed at her deception, Lu Jing accepted her apology. He then boldly asked if he could court her, to which Liang Chen replied it depended on his performance. After she playfully rejected his attempts to hold her hand, he clarified he only meant to ask if he could walk her home, which she happily accepted.
On the way, Liang Chen thanked Lu Jing for his support, admitting his presence had kept her from overthinking and helped her overcome her fears. She shared that the experience felt like recovering something lost and had solidified her decision to "start over again," meaning she would now only sing songs she truly loved. Before they said goodnight, Lu Jing asked if he was part of her future plans.
In a separate scene, Ma Shanshan, who came from a musical family and had excelled in various instruments, was featured on a television show. When the host asked why she chose acting over music, she gave a stellar drum performance before declaring it her "last musical performance," demonstrating her full commitment to her now-successful career as a comedic actress.
Back home, Liang Chen watched "The Journey of Music Lovers," a popular music program, and pondered her chances of winning if she participated. Her manager advised against it, concerned about the risk to her reputation and the fact her voice hadn't fully recovered. Reviewing a schedule of jobs that didn't require much vocal use, Liang Chen expressed her disinterest and reiterated her desire to only do music-related work.
She revealed her strong desire to join "The Journey of Music Lovers" and try rock music. Her manager reminded her of the negative public feedback on a previously leaked rock rehearsal video and reiterated the company's recommendation against a style change, urging her to reconsider. However, Liang Chen was firm in her decision, and her manager agreed to handle the communication with the agency.
