Love Under the Full Moon Episode 23 Recap
> Love Under the Full Moon Recap
After a heated argument with his father, Wei Guopeng, Wei Xuanhe declared that he did not want to be Wei Guopeng's son, to which his father retorted that Wei Xuanhe was not fit to be his son. Later, looking at an old award certificate that Wei Xuanhe had received for a rowing competition, Wei Guopeng began to reflect on whether he had been too strict with his son.
He recalled telling Xuanhe that what he truly desired were his academic results, not a sports award. However, his assistant gently reminded him that a father should always support his child. Consequently, Wei Guopeng publicly endorsed the "Family First" system, a product of Cyber Tech created by his son. As a renowned scholar, his influence quickly led many socially prominent individuals to back the product, with Wei Guopeng himself advocating it as a convenient and safe smart health management system.
Upon seeing the news, Lei Chuxia and Xu Xiaodong were dismayed that Wei Guopeng had gone back on his word. They rushed to the Wei residence to confront him, only to find Wei Guopeng collapsed on the floor. His "Family First" system had malfunctioned, leading him to take an overdose of medication. Xu Xiaodong promptly called an ambulance. At the hospital, the doctor confirmed that Wei Guopeng was out of danger.
However, to Xu Xiaodong's dismay, Lei Chuxia suddenly fainted due to the effects of gravitational waves. Xu Xiaodong prayed to the universe not to take Lei Chuxia away from him. He explained to others that Professor Chen Mo had previously mentioned that the final gravitational wave influencing Lei Chuxia would soon pass through Earth, marking what might be her last moments.
Lei Chuxia’s parents arrived, distraught, but she playfully tried to lighten the mood by suggesting they were there for her birthday, despite being exhausted. Seeing Lei Chuxia with her parents, Xu Xiaodong quietly left to find Professor Chen Mo, urging him to quickly fix the machine. He emphasized that Lei Chuxia might not have much time left. Professor Chen Mo promised to do his best to ensure Lei Chuxia's safe return to ten years ago.
Meanwhile, Shen Weiwei, overhearing their conversation about Lei Chuxia needing to return, approached Xu Xiaodong. Believing it was the perfect time, she handed him his parents' wedding ring, which she had kept as a good luck charm. As more and more users reported issues with the "Family First" system, Cyber Tech struggled to contain the mounting negative publicity. News reports detailed multiple similar hospitalizations, with users preparing for a class-action lawsuit.
The news also revealed that Cyber Tech had abandoned its IPO, and investors were divesting and seeking compensation. Seeing this, Qin Yue rushed to Wei Xuanhe. Her assistant, while informing her of lucrative offers from other companies, questioned her loyalty, asking if she was truly going to stand by Wei Xuanhe and Cyber Tech because she couldn't let go of him.
Qin Yue adamantly stated she had no intention of terminating her contract, insisting she was Cyber Tech's chief anchor and no one could take her place. Wei Xuanhe learned of his father’s hospitalization and visited him. The doctor informed him that Wei Guopeng's condition was related to his use of the "Family First" system, urging him to discontinue its use. This revelation deeply affected Wei Xuanhe.
Upon regaining consciousness, Wei Guopeng apologized to his son for his decades of harshness, admitting he felt like a failure as a father, especially now that his attempt to support Xuanhe had gone wrong. He then told Wei Xuanhe that a father is not always right and that if one admits and repents their mistakes, their family will always stand by them. His father encouraged him to pursue his own dreams, free from the expectations of others, including himself.
Wei Xuanhe expressed his determination to turn over a new leaf and, in the future, become truly worthy of being Wei Guopeng's son. Leaving the hospital, Wei Xuanhe met Qin Yue at the mall where they first met. He offered her a termination contract, waiving any penalty, explaining that Cyber Tech could no longer provide her with a better platform. Qin Yue refused, vowing to face the challenges of "Family First" alongside him.
Desperate to protect her from his downfall, Wei Xuanhe cruelly told her the company no longer needed her, that she had no value, and that he had never truly liked her, merely toying with her before growing tired. Qin Yue, however, refused to be deterred, stating she would cling to him no matter what. Xu Xiaodong then arranged to meet Wei Xuanhe and offered his help.
He requested all of Cyber Tech's data to fix the system's flaws, aiming to minimize harm to users and, crucially, to keep his father's intellectual legacy untainted. Wei Xuanhe, suspicious of Xu Xiaodong's motives, asked why he was being so kind. Xu Xiaodong explained that not everyone lived solely for profit and that he believed his father, Xu Weiyi, would have made the same choice if he were alive. Accepting his defeat, Wei Xuanhe handed over the company's database key.
Wei Xuanhe made a live broadcast to confess his crimes. Before going live, he spoke with his father, expressing regret for not making him proud and instead bringing shame to the family. His father, however, reassured him that he was already a source of pride and promised to stand by him. During the live stream, Wei Xuanhe apologized to all "Family First" users and vowed to bear full legal responsibility.
He then confessed to a decade-old wrongdoing, admitting that the copyright dispute between Xu Weiyi and Piggy Tech was a result of his greed. He revealed that he had stolen Xu Weiyi's patent and sold it to Zhao Yaoyang, a shareholder of Piggy Tech, using it to become a silent partner and amass wealth after the company went public. He solemnly declared that Xu Weiyi had never plagiarized, expressing profound respect for his character and talent.
He offered a sincere, albeit decade-late, apology to Xu Weiyi and his family, pledging to live with remorse and atone for his mistakes for the rest of his life. News reports confirmed that authorities would investigate Wei Xuanhe's illegal activities, promising severe legal punishment, and most importantly, clearing Xu Weiyi's name after ten years of injustice. Xu Xiaodong and Lei Chuxia were overjoyed.
Xu Xiaodong immediately used the database key to access Cyber Tech's data, intending to analyze the "Family First" source code from his father's old notebook. However, the system prompted him for a password. After a failed brute-force attack, he wondered what password his father might have set. A moment of realization struck him and Lei Chuxia as they recalled Xu Weiyi carving "To Xiaodong, my son" on an old game card.
Xu Xiaodong entered "Game card" as the password, and it worked. The system began analyzing the loopholes. A message from Xu Weiyi then appeared, a time capsule for his son. His father expressed pride in Xu Xiaodong for being able to work with his source code, wondering how much he had grown and matured. He fondly reminisced about a young Xu Xiaodong crying after losing a game to him.
His father concluded by saying that every moment Xu Xiaodong missed his parents was because they were also missing him. After this emotional message, Xu Xiaodong and Lei Chuxia went to their old rooftop, a place filled with memories. He finally revealed his identity as Winter to Lei Chuxia, admitting he had hidden it for too long. Lei Chuxia reassured him, praising his selfless and kind persona.
Xu Xiaodong then shared his father's words: "Two people who love each other will never part ways; they merely find a different way to meet. Whenever you miss someone, it's because that person is missing you too. Therefore, nothing can ever drive us apart." He then beautifully proposed, saying, "You depart from summer, and I'll look back from winter. Let us meet again in autumn. Chuxia, will you marry me?" Lei Chuxia joyfully accepted.
As Xu Xiaodong attempted to place his parents' wedding ring on her finger, Lei Chuxia's hand briefly turned transparent, and the ring fell. Undeterred, Xu Xiaodong put the ring on a necklace and placed it around her neck, reiterating that nothing could ever separate them. Separately, Wei Xuanhe met Lei Chuxia under a tree at their university, a place that held many beautiful memories for them. Lei Chuxia acknowledged his courage in confessing the truth and accepting his responsibilities.
Wei Xuanhe admitted that he never truly desired to be an exemplary son but secretly dreamed of being a "down-and-out rower," a dream crushed by his father years ago when he tore up his second-place rowing certificate. Lei Chuxia comforted him, promising to cheer him on regardless of his achievements. He embraced her, telling her that despite the world's changes, she remained his constant "little sun."
Meanwhile, at Battle of the Saints, an important system announcement apologized for recent disruptions and officially revealed Winter's true identity: Xu Xiaodong. His former colleagues from Yaoyang Technology were ecstatic and swarmed him for autographs and photos, celebrating him as their idol. Later, Lei Chuxia joined Yuan Yuan for wedding dress shopping. Yuan Yuan, remembering a dress named "Early Summer," insisted Lei Chuxia try it on, believing it was meant for her and calling her an "earthly princess."
