Lucky With You Episode 36 Recap
> Lucky With You Recap
Hou Zhirong questioned Hou Jue about the current status of his relationship with Wu Shiyi. Hou Jue, still expressing resentment, claimed that his father's interference had complicated things, leaving them as mere "innocent acquaintances." He pointed out his current predicament: burdened by a failing company and a sick father, which made him feel undesirable to Wu Shiyi, unlike when he had a car, a house, and no financial worries.
Hou Zhirong then confessed that while he initially disapproved of Wu Shiyi, seeing her and Hou Jue by his hospital bed after he woke up filled him with an unexpected sense of peace, leading him to believe their connection was fated. He even shared his dreams of them marrying, having children, and him doting on his grandchildren. However, Hou Jue had already fallen asleep and missed these heartfelt words.
Later, Hou Zhirong reflected on his near-death experience, wondering if God had spared him for atonement, acknowledging that he deserved his suffering. Meanwhile, Qian Qian, who was downstairs at the hospital but hesitated to come up, messaged Hou Zhirong. She felt he viewed her as a "passerby" and that she was unworthy of his affection.
Hou Zhirong replied, lamenting that despite being ill for over ten hours, he had received no calls or messages from his acquaintances, feeling forgotten and abandoned. He advised Qian Qian to forget him. She responded, asserting that if she had forgotten him, she wouldn't be there, revealing her presence downstairs and her fear of entering, unsure which window was his. Hou Zhirong then looked out and waved, expressing his gratitude for her visit.
Hou Jue found himself completely responsible for Hou Zhirong's care, finally experiencing the profound "sense of holiness and mission" that came with it. He sent a message to Wu Shiyi, thanking her and acknowledging that he now understood the efforts she had made while being his bodyguard. Soon after, Holy Lord (Chen Zong) came to visit Hou Zhirong.
Hou Zhirong initially pretended to be asleep, but Holy Lord quickly saw through his act, and the two old friends engaged in good-natured banter. Holy Lord admitted that he had spoiled his daughter, Chen Chen, and that both he and Chen Chen had previously caused Hou Zhirong some displeasure. However, the two men now found joy in their playful arguments.
Holy Lord praised Hou Jue, even jokingly offering to adopt him, but Hou Zhirong playfully rejected the idea, calling Holy Lord a "heartless person" and a "cold-blooded animal" for suggesting he be left without a child. Their playful squabbling ultimately led to a reconciliation. Later, Qian Qian, who had lovingly prepared porridge for Hou Zhirong, arrived at the hospital but quickly hid when she spotted Wu Shiyi.
Inside the ward, Hou Zhirong, Hou Jue, and Zhou Quan were engrossed in a card game, their faces humorously marked with penalty strips. Unable to enter herself, Qian Qian asked a nurse to deliver the porridge, instructing her to say it was from "the old man," a private term she used for Hou Zhirong to conceal her identity. Hou Zhirong instantly recognized the code, much to Hou Jue's confusion about the mysterious sender.
Hou Zhirong then asked Wu Shiyi to serve him the porridge. He later messaged Qian Qian, referring to her as "丫头" (girl), praising the delicious porridge, and Qian Qian affectionately replied, calling him "老头" (old man) and encouraging him to eat more. Upon his discharge, Hou Zhirong moved into Hou Jue's home, where he noticed the painting of Hou Jue and his mother prominently displayed.
Hou Jue had taken complete control of his father's recovery, implementing a strict, customized "Rehabilitation course" with a daily schedule more rigorous than a prisoner's. Hou Zhirong complained vociferously about the constant vegetarian meals, demanding meat. However, Hou Jue firmly denied his requests, explaining that foods like fish were considered 'fawu' (foods that can aggravate an illness or condition) and could exacerbate his high blood fat levels.
Hou Jue declared that he and Sister Zhang would also eat vegetarian until Hou Zhirong fully recovered. Meanwhile, Zhou Quan prepared to return to the company, as Hou Jue had decided to terminate their security contract, reasoning that with Ma Zong arrested and Liu Tiehao in hiding, his personal protection was no longer necessary. Hou Zhirong, feeling powerless and controlled, lamented that he had become a "loser" in his own home, forced to obey Hou Jue's every command.
Observing his father's frustration, Hou Jue reflected on how he now understood the feelings his own father must have experienced during his childhood. After Hou Jue and Zhou Quan finalized the termination of their security contract with Mr. Zhao, Wu Shiyi was called into Mr. Zhao's office. He presented her with an enticing opportunity: a high-profile assignment to accompany a female CEO of a cosmetics company on a European business trip, offering top-tier conditions and salary.
However, Wu Shiyi's gaze fell upon Hou Jue's recently signed contract with Zhou Quan on Mr. Zhao's desk. Realizing Hou Jue was no longer under professional protection, she declined the lucrative offer, citing a need for some personal time. Mr. Zhao, understanding her unspoken reasons, respected her decision and even provided her with a company car. Wu Shiyi proceeded to rent an apartment strategically located near Hou Jue's home, offering her a vantage point to discreetly observe his activities.
One evening, Hou Jue called Wu Shiyi, pointing out that since their professional relationship had ended, they were free to meet more often. Wu Shiyi, however, chose to tease him, fabricating a story about having just landed a significant new job accompanying a young male boss overseas for meetings. Hou Jue, clearly irked by the news, questioned why she was chosen among all employees and expressed strong disapproval of her traveling alone with another man, given her charm.
He voiced his worry for her safety, but Wu Shiyi insisted it was simply her job. Frustrated and jealous, Hou Jue abruptly hung up. From the window of her new apartment, Wu Shiyi watched Hou Jue's angry reaction with a faint smile. Hou Zhirong discussed his decision to sell his two villas with Sister Zhang, explaining that the funds would be used to pay off bank loans and clear the mortgage on Hou Jue's apartment.
He reflected on his recent near-death experience, realizing that material possessions held no value in the face of mortality. He confided in Sister Zhang about the loneliness of living in a large, empty house and humorously outlined a plan to remain indefinitely at Hou Jue's home, making it impossible for his son to send him away.
Sister Zhang, in turn, reminded Hou Zhirong of Hou Jue's deep emotional nature, recounting how when Hou Jue left home to pursue independence, he took nothing but the cherished painting of himself and his mother. Hou Zhirong then mused about his late wife, Yujie, wishing she had lived to witness his company's past glories and navigate his recent struggles.
Sister Zhang, having served the Hou family for nearly three decades, felt compelled to finally speak her mind directly to Hou Zhirong, addressing him by his given name. She acknowledged his dedication to work but criticized his neglect of Yujie, Hou Jue's mother, arguing he never understood the immense burden of a woman single-handedly managing a household.
Sister Zhang revealed that as a child, Hou Jue was frequently ill, suffering monthly fevers and hospitalizations, yet Yujie consistently concealed these struggles from Hou Zhirong to avoid disrupting his work. Yujie's simple desire was for Hou Zhirong to come home, talk to her, and offer comfort, a wish he never fulfilled. Sister Zhang called his behavior "cold violence," which left Yujie feeling like she had a husband but effectively no husband.
Yujie often cried to Sister Zhang, suspecting infidelity and believing Hou Zhirong disregarded her and their family. Hou Zhirong attempted to defend his constant busyness and denied any extramarital affairs, but Sister Zhang countered that his actions inevitably sowed doubt. She then challenged his understanding of Hou Jue, explaining that from a young age, Hou Jue witnessed his mother's unhappiness and concluded that her death was Hou Zhirong's fault, which fundamentally fractured their father-son relationship.
Overwhelmed by these revelations, Hou Zhirong tearfully admitted his profound mistakes, expressing deep gratitude to Sister Zhang for enlightening him about the magnitude of his past errors, which he feared he might otherwise have carried to his grave.
