Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard Episode 29 Recap
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Xu Cheng Ran recalled Gu Chuan's methods of avoiding Jiang Xiaoning and asked Zhao Yan what she would do if he were to get cancer and distance himself from her. He described a scenario where they were deeply in love, but he would pull away to avoid burdening her. Zhao Yan initially doubted his sincerity but then firmly stated she would never leave his side.
She then pressed him, questioning why he would ask such a strange question and if he was actually ill, to which he insisted he was perfectly healthy. The following day, Manager Wei approached Zhao Yan, openly questioning if “Mr. Xu Jr. dumped her,” implying a breakdown in her relationship with Xu Cheng Ran.
He noted her recent move to the top floor as a secretary and Xu Cheng Ran's current avoidance, suggesting she “know her place” because of the significant difference in their statuses. Zhao Yan subtly implied he was a gossip, suggesting he'd make a good paparazzi. Manager Wei then arrogantly ordered her to fetch him a cup of water. Before she could react, Xu Cheng Ran appeared, dramatically pouring the water from Zhao Yan's hand on Manager Wei.
He then announced that Wei Zi Zhao, the current manager, would swap positions with Zhao Yan, making Zhao Yan the new manager of the department, much to everyone's surprise. As Xu Cheng Ran walked away, Zhao Yan was utterly captivated, thinking she had never seen him look so charismatic. Meanwhile, Gu Chuan maintained a cold demeanor toward Jiang Xiaoning, baffling her. She asked him directly if he planned to treat her that way forever and what she had done wrong.
Gu Chuan responded that she had done nothing wrong but simply told her he was busy and to leave. Later, when she tried to join him for lunch or asked for tutoring, he continued to distance himself, claiming he had no time and was too busy. Jiang Xiaoning noticed his increasingly unpredictable behavior, as he was "blowing hot and cold." That evening, Gu Chuan was meant to tutor Jiang Xiaoning, but his coldness made her lose focus.
She complained that she had no desire to study if he wouldn't even talk to her. Gu Chuan sternly lectured her, stating that her path was her own and no one else could influence her ideals, adding that he would never let anything sway his own aspirations. Jiang Xiaoning, sensing something was wrong, asked if he was going through something and offered to face it together, but he dismissed her.
Their tense conversation was interrupted when their pet, Ice Cream, showed signs of distress. They rushed Ice Cream to the veterinary hospital. The doctor informed them that Ice Cream needed to be observed for a few days, indicating a serious condition. Jiang Xiaoning was visibly distressed, while Gu Chuan seemed resigned, telling her to "accept the reality" when she called him later for an update on Ice Cream's serious condition, adding that "comforting words won't solve any problems."
Separately, Tang Zheng Cheng tried to invite his son, Tang Xu, home for dinner, mentioning he had learned to make Dynamite Stir-fry Shrimp. Tang Xu refused, citing his busy schedule. Tang Zheng Cheng then went directly to Tang Xu's office. Tang Xu was infuriated, scolding his father for coming to his workplace and reminding him of the prejudice he faced as "the son of a criminal." He pleaded with his father not to make his difficult life even worse.
Just then, Xu Cheng Ran appeared, recognized Tang Zheng Cheng as "Uncle Tang," and introduced himself as Xu Guo Xiang's son. Seeing Tang Xu's distress, Xu Cheng Ran intervened, offering to drive Tang Zheng Cheng home, claiming Tang Xu was too busy. During the ride, Xu Cheng Ran inquired about Jiang Guang Da's past embezzlement case.
Tang Zheng Cheng alluded that Xu Cheng Ran's father, Xu Guo Xiang, who was their former boss, must have been aware of the financial irregularities, implying that "if the water of a pond is dirty, the fish in there wouldn't be any cleaner." This suggestion made Xu Cheng Ran suspect his father's involvement in the historical case. The strain of Ice Cream's illness continued.
Gu Chuan began making grim preparations for his own death, meeting with an agent to look at cemetery plots and signing documents, including a patent transfer agreement. Xu Cheng Ran found him in the midst of these arrangements and expressed his disbelief and frustration, pointing out that Gu Chuan seemed to be "planning for his funeral arrangements."
Gu Chuan calmly explained that he was simply preparing for his inevitable end, stating he had already been fortunate to live "ten more years than I was supposed to" after the car accident. He described his life as "boring" outside of his work, family, and Xu Cheng Ran himself, and felt that "life won't last forever."
Xu Cheng Ran argued that they should look for other mechanical heart researchers, but Gu Chuan dismissed the idea, stating that the lab's funders would have done so already if it were possible. Xu Cheng Ran further criticized Gu Chuan for abandoning hope and refusing to let him help with these morbid preparations, questioning if he had considered what Jiang Xiaoning and his parents truly wanted after all Jiang Xiaoning had done for him.
Gu Chuan's distant behavior persisted the next day. Jiang Xiaoning called him, only to find he had already gone to the office, avoiding her. At work, Gu Chuan was unusually severe, critically dismissing a design and questioning who had created it. Jiang Xiaoning finally confronted him, expressing her hurt over his coldness and asking for an apology. She pressed him to explain why he was suddenly like this, offering to face any difficulties together.
Gu Chuan responded vaguely, stating he was "used to being alone" and found it "not comfortable" to have someone in his house. Jiang Xiaoning was deeply hurt, reminding him he had said he liked her but was now pushing her away, asserting she was a "living person" who deserved better than to be commanded to "come and leave whenever you want." She directly asked if he wanted to break up.
Gu Chuan vaguely cited having "too much on my plate recently." When she pressed for a convincing reason, he only offered a simple "I'm sorry." Jiang Xiaoning refused to accept it, reminding him of his promise to treat her well and pleading with him not to abandon her. Later that evening, Xu Cheng Ran invited everyone to watch a rare supermoon, hoping it would be a chance for Gu Chuan and Jiang Xiaoning to reconcile.
At the supermoon viewing, Gu Chuan and Jiang Xiaoning remained separated, noticeably distant from each other. Zhao Yan, talking to Xu Cheng Ran, mentioned that she had taken him for a full check-up after his earlier "cancer" joke, confirming that he was completely healthy. Following this conversation, Gu Chuan approached Jiang Xiaoning and abruptly declared, "We should break up." A shocked Jiang Xiaoning asked why.
Gu Chuan explained they were "from two completely different worlds," and that some "coincidental things" had led him to a "liking" he now realized was a "misconception." He claimed to be "very clear-headed now" about his "true feelings," adding that while she might have sensed his emotions, she didn't understand his true intent.
Jiang Xiaoning tearfully offered to change whatever he disliked, but Gu Chuan insisted they were "not a good fit for each other" and questioned why she was "pestering" him. Overwhelmed with emotion, Jiang Xiaoning fled, with Zhao Yan quickly following after her. Xu Cheng Ran watched the scene unfold, shaking his head in dismay.
