Lucky With You Episode 37 Recap
> Lucky With You Recap
After hearing Sister Zhang's heartfelt words, Hou Zhirong finally grasped the profound extent of his past mistakes, particularly his failings towards his late wife, Yujie. Gazing at a portrait of Yujie and his young son, Hou Zhirong wept openly. He remembered buying Yujie the white dress she wore in the painting, confessing that he had kept the portrait hidden in his villa's basement for years because he couldn't bear to face the memory.
He expressed deep regret over their quarrel, which he believed led to Yujie leaving home with their son and ultimately the tragic accident where her car plunged into the water. Hou Zhirong lamented that he should have embraced her like "a real man," believing it would have prevented everything. He took full blame, apologizing to both his son and Yujie, describing his life as one filled with regret, realizing that what he thought were correct actions were "all wrong."
Unbeknownst to Hou Zhirong, Hou Jue had been hiding and overheard his father's emotional confession, shedding tears himself. Hou Jue then texted Wu Shiyi, admitting he had misunderstood his father, who deeply loved his mother. Wu Shiyi, who was observing Hou Jue's apartment from afar, confirmed via message, "He loves you too." That evening, a subtle reconciliation began between father and son. Hou Zhirong was surprised to find Hou Jue in the kitchen.
Hou Jue had personally cooked braised pork, a dish Hou Zhirong had long desired and declared his favorite. Hou Zhirong tenderly fed Hou Jue a bite, reminiscing about feeding him when he was a child. Despite Hou Jue modestly rating his cooking as "mediocre," Hou Zhirong praised it. Later, determined to conquer his fear of water, Hou Jue enrolled in a swimming class. Wu Shiyi discreetly followed.
At the pool, Hou Jue struggled, unable to enter the water after much mental preparation, attracting teasing from others. He eventually gave up for the day. That night, Wu Shiyi called Hou Jue, advising him to take his time with overcoming his fear and offering to teach him herself. Hou Jue eagerly accepted, even jokingly asking her to wear a "beautiful swimsuit." As a distant bell chimed, Wu Shiyi abruptly hung up, feigning bad reception, worried about revealing her proximity.
Hou Jue, sensing her evasiveness, found her mysterious. Meanwhile, Qian Qian, feeling distressed, called Wu Shiyi to confide her feelings. She admitted to still loving Hou Zhirong despite the pain he caused. Wu Shiyi, surprised by Qian Qian's deep affection, gently reminded her that Hou Zhirong did not wish to marry her.
However, she offered a glimmer of hope, noting that many things change, just as Hou Jue and Hou Zhirong were now coexisting peacefully, forced to "fight side by side" to save the company from potential bankruptcy after Hou Zhirong's illness. Hearing about the company's possible bankruptcy, Qian Qian quickly ended the call and arranged to meet Hou Zhirong. She expressed her desire to return to their former relationship and stop hearing news of him through others.
Hou Zhirong, however, refused, stating that the past was over and could not be revisited. He urged her to cherish Hai Xing, who was young and devoted to her, and when Qian Qian insisted she had rejected Hai Xing, Hou Zhirong firmly replied that they, too, had no future.
As he tried to leave, Qian Qian pleaded with him to stay, offering to care for him and declaring that she loved the current him more than the wealthy "Manager Hou" of the past. Hou Zhirong explained that while she could live in an idealized state, he had to face the harsh reality. He felt he was too old and had nothing, and continuing their relationship would only make him a burden.
He questioned how she would explain their situation to her parents and friends, now that he had lost his confidence. He reiterated that he was tired and simply wanted to live out his remaining days peacefully. He wistfully expressed a wish that, in another life, they could have met "twenty years earlier." With that, their short-lived, secret romance came to an end. Qian Qian later resorted to high-intensity training and work to numb herself and forget the relationship.
Later, when the bell chimed again, Hou Jue intentionally called Wu Shiyi, but she did not answer. A thought dawned on him, and he promptly called Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao informed him that Wu Shiyi was on "vacation," but he suspected she was "secretly protecting" Hou Jue, especially since Zhou Quan had been returned, and Liu Tiehao was now out of prison. Hou Jue, connecting the dots, quickly grabbed his binoculars and scanned the apartment building across from his.
He smiled broadly as he spotted Wu Shiyi. When he called her, Wu Shiyi was not surprised to be discovered but firmly told him not to come over, as it would negate the purpose of her mission. She explained her understanding of how desperate and unpredictable a bankrupt gambler like Liu Tiehao could be, and she wouldn't allow him to evade justice. Hou Jue, feeling a bit frustrated, was left to observe her from his window.
That evening, while Wu Shiyi was eating instant noodles, a takeout order arrived that she hadn't placed. The delivery note, specifying "heavy spicy and less salt on time" and cautioning the delivery person that the "recipient has a bad temper and strong martial arts," immediately told Wu Shiyi it was from Hou Jue. Indeed, at that moment, Hou Jue was performing an impromptu "gorgeous dance" for her by his window.
He then instructed her to turn around and close her eyes for a special surprise. Hou Jue began diligently pasting sticky notes on his window, attempting to form a design. Wu Shiyi correctly guessed he was "pasting stickers," and, upon peeking, observed him struggling to arrange them, comically reversing the image as he attempted to form a heart shape. Hou Zhirong walked in, and Hou Jue quickly pretended to be busy "drawing."
Meanwhile, Wu Tianyi contacted Wu Shiyi, informing her that "Prince of Love Songs Li Xiang" was holding a fan meeting. Knowing that Zhang Yingnan was a devoted fan and that this might be Li Xiang's last fan meeting, he worried Zhang Yingnan would feel embarrassed to attend alone. Though he wanted to take her, he admitted he had no money for tickets. Wu Shiyi sent him five hundred yuan.
At the concert, Li Xiang announced that a gentleman had approached him a week prior, deeply in love with a loyal fan of twenty years. He then performed a song titled "A Careless Mistake," which the gentleman had written for his "sweetheart." Li Xiang then invited "Mr. Wu" (Wu Tianyi) to present a bouquet of roses to his "sweetheart," Zhang Yingnan, a moment which left her feeling overwhelmed.
Back home, Hou Zhirong had purchased a second-hand film camera, announcing his intention to pick up his old hobby of photography, recalling how he wished to photograph Hou Jue every day as a baby. Hou Zhirong initially dismissed Hou Jue's attempts to update him on company matters, stating he had entrusted everything to his son. However, Hou Zhirong then specifically asked if Hou Jue was referring to "the aftermath of the company," indicating his willingness to discuss that.
Hou Jue reported on paying employees three months' severance pay plus an extra month, renting out unused office space, and bidding on new projects. Hou Zhirong commended his son's generosity. He then revealed he had sold a villa and instructed Hou Jue to use the proceeds as backup funds for the company, reiterating that he was truly letting go. Shortly after, a lawyer arrived, specifically asking for the "young Mr. Hou."
Hou Zhirong clarified that henceforth, he should be addressed as "Uncle Hou," and Hou Jue as "Mr. Hou." In the study, the lawyer informed Hou Jue that he had successfully contacted Wu Tianyi's creditors, who agreed to transfer all of Wu Tianyi's debts to Hou Jue's name. Hou Jue was relieved, quickly reviewing and signing the transfer agreement.
Later, Sister Zhang commented to Hou Zhirong that despite Hou Jue's playful demeanor, he was "very careful when it comes to crucial moments." Hou Zhirong agreed, acknowledging that his son was growing up and it was truly time for him to step back.
