Meeting You Loving You Episode 23 Recap
> Meeting You Loving You Recap
Su Zhinian and Song Qingchun, now officially married, visited a flower sea. Despite the momentous occasion, Su Zhinian remained solemn, his thoughts preoccupied with his illness and its potential impact on Song Qingchun's future. To their surprise, Cheng Qingcong and Yan Yuan were already there, and they all gathered at a dining car. Song Qingchun complimented Yan Yuan's romantic choice of location, and then teasingly asked Su Zhinian if he thought he looked better than the flowers.
The four friends gathered at the dining car. Song Qingchun, in a good mood, offered to treat everyone. Cheng Qingcong, having watched Su Zhinian and Song Qingchun's affectionate interactions, commented on how unbearable yet lovely it was to see a married couple. She then playfully accused Yan Yuan of orchestrating the outing as a date for himself, to which Yan Yuan retorted, "Don't expose a man, or it's going to be upsetting."
During their meal, a familiar song played, which Cheng Qingcong identified as the theme from "La Boum," a famous piece by Yan Yuan's "goddess." This sparked a conversation about Yan Yuan's first love. As Song Qingchun and Cheng Qingcong pressed him for details, Yan Yuan grew increasingly flustered. He tried to divert the topic by asking about Song Qingchun and Su Zhinian's marriage registration, which Cheng Qingcong promptly shut down, urging him to be straightforward.
Song Qingchun eventually pinpointed that the mystery first love must be Yan Yuan's, teasing him about being so badly hurt that he "played around" afterwards. Yan Yuan defended himself, stating he was only a child. Feeling cornered, Yan Yuan announced he was going to the washroom, and Su Zhinian, to Song Qingchun's amusement, offered to accompany him.
Once alone, Su Zhinian revealed his true motive to Yan Yuan: he noticed Song Qingchun was feigning happiness to spare his feelings, and he wanted to give her a moment to process her true emotions. Back with Cheng Qingcong, Song Qingchun received reassurance from Cheng Qingcong that Su Zhinian's surgery would be successful. Cheng Qingcong then used a bubble stick to take many intimate photos of Su Zhinian and Song Qingchun.
Later, looking at a photo, Song Qingchun declared Su Zhinian to be very handsome, and they decided to buy large frames to hang the pictures in their home. That night, after Song Qingchun had bathed, Su Zhinian found her scent captivating. He playfully told her she didn't need to smell "this good" next time. The next morning, as Song Qingchun admired Su Zhinian, he woke up, playfully asking if she still thought he smelled nice, proclaiming himself "fully refreshed."
She later found an "SOS" note he left in the bathroom, which he revealed stood for "I like you." Eager to make the most of their remaining time before Su Zhinian's surgery abroad, they continued to enjoy simple pleasures. They recorded a video together, where Song Qingchun jokingly introduced Su Zhinian as "Mrs. Su's husband" and lightheartedly complained about his lack of traditional romantic gestures since their marriage.
Su Zhinian quickly reassured her, promising he would never upset his "Mrs. Su." Later, in a supermarket, Su Zhinian launched into "Mr. Su's Lecture Time," educating Song Qingchun on how to select fresh broccoli, explaining its optimal characteristics. When she found his explanation too lengthy, he offered to buy her anything she desired, even if it meant making her "chubby like a pig."
Song Qingchun, declining to be a pig, requested pear with rock sugar soup, which Su Zhinian agreed to make, adding that he'd also get her favorite preserved plums. Back home, Su Zhinian patiently taught Song Qingchun how to prepare the pear with rock sugar soup. She initially struggled with peeling the pears, but he guided her gently.
He then shared a heartfelt sentiment, urging her not to rely solely on takeout or unhealthy diet fads, emphasizing that the kitchen isn't as daunting as it seems and that nourishing her body with home-cooked meals would also warm her life. He then demonstrated coring the pears, combining them with soaked white fungus, and adding two preserved plums, instructing her to simmer it for two hours. With the cooking lesson concluded, they moved on to organizing their newly taken photos.
Later that evening, as Song Qingchun packed her luggage to accompany Su Zhinian for his surgery abroad, he intervened. He explained that he didn't want her to halt her own life for him, nor did he wish for her to be confined to a hospital room, waiting for an uncertain outcome. He reminded her of her past dream of becoming a program producer, recalling the "confidence and charm" and "sparkle in her eyes" she possessed when discussing her ambitions.
He urged her to pursue her dreams again, as she had once sacrificed them for Huateng, asking her to do it for him this time. He promised to fight to live and ensure she wouldn't suffer any financial losses, but he asked for one condition: that when he returned, she would have become the person she always wanted to be, so he wouldn't feel like a burden. Song Qingchun, tearfully, promised to wait for him at home.
Meanwhile, Yan Yuan, tasked with booking a wedding dress for Su Zhinian, discovered the specific gown Su Zhinian liked was already reserved. When he went to negotiate, he found that Cheng Qingcong was the one who had reserved the matching wedding dress. Yan Yuan mistakenly thought Cheng Qingcong was preparing to propose to him, and he gleefully informed Su Zhinian of his assumption.
Cheng Qingcong, trying on beautiful wedding dresses, also misinterpreted Yan Yuan's actions (trying on a matching suit) as a proposal. While secretly delighted, she worried it would interfere with her burgeoning dream of becoming a professional manager. Song Qingchun, hearing about Cheng Qingcong's situation and believing it was for Cheng Qingcong's wedding, generously offered her own selected wedding dress to Cheng Qingcong, deciding to find another one for herself and handle the wedding venue setup.
Later, while helping to decorate the wedding venue, Yan Yuan and Cheng Qingcong both realized the matching outfits were intended for Su Zhinian and Song Qingchun's wedding, acknowledging their own unspoken romantic feelings for each other. Song Qingchun received a special delivery: a USB drive containing videos of Su Zhinian using his superpowers. She called Tang Nuan to thank her. Tang Nuan clarified that she initially acquired the USB to leverage against Chen Han, not directly for Song Qingchun.
Tang Nuan then shared her decision to resign and leave Jiangli, having realized she'd lost sight of her original passion for her profession. She asked Song Qingchun to "carry on my dream as you strive forward." Tang Nuan then expressed that despite moments of hatred and envy, she never regretted their friendship, recalling all the laughter and tears they shared. She offered her sincere congratulations to Su Zhinian and Song Qingchun, wishing them happiness before saying her goodbyes.
After the call, Tang Nuan noticed Qin Yinan watching her from a distance. On their wedding day, Song Qingchun, radiant in her gown, walked down the aisle with her father, Song Meng Hua, who tearfully handed her hand to Su Zhinian. Song Meng Hua delivered a touching speech, explaining that marriage isn't 1+1=2, but two halves coming together to form a complete whole.
He welcomed Su Zhinian into the family, declaring himself his father from that day forward, and promised they would wait for him to come home. Yan Yuan, officiating the ceremony, also offered a heartfelt speech as Su Zhinian's close friend. He confessed his initial skepticism about Su Zhinian's choice of Song Qingchun, acknowledging Su Zhinian's past as a "rational cold-blooded creature" whose temper only he could endure.
He wistfully recalled his long-held plan for them to live in a nursing home together, where he'd be "the most popular old man" by comparison, and lamented that this plan had now "fallen through." He then thanked Song Qingchun for entering and enriching Su Zhinian's life, affirming that she "deserves all the love Su Zhi Nian has to offer."
He congratulated Su Zhinian for becoming a "calmer self that's more true to life," before concluding that he could now pursue his own happiness, feeling relieved. As the ceremony progressed, the officiant asked Song Qingchun if she was willing to become Su Zhinian's lawfully wedded wife, his closest family, and the reason for his existence. She replied, "I do." Song Qingchun and Su Zhinian then exchanged rings. The officiant then invited Su Zhinian to kiss his beautiful bride. However, just as they were about to, the grand doors of the venue burst open, and Chen Han entered, his face grim, a gun in his hand.
