Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard Episode 35 Recap
> Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard Recap
Gu Chuan signed a consent form in the lab, despite the technician advising him against restoring Normal Mode. The technician explained that it was unprecedented and akin to committing suicide, as no one wished to shorten their life. However, Gu Chuan remained resolute, stating he had made up his mind, and the "Lifting Safe Mode" process began. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiaoning emerged from her exam, delighted to find Gu Chuan waiting for her.
She exclaimed that the exam had gone smoothly, attributing her success to a good teacher and recognizing a question from their art gallery project. Noticing Gu Chuan's rare smile, she teased him, to which he responded that he was merely trying to match her cheerful mood. They decided to celebrate by visiting the old family house, bringing along Grandma and Aunty Xiao Mai.
Upon their arrival at the family house, Grandma immediately recognized the familiar road and was overjoyed, exclaiming how much it resembled their original home. Aunty Xiao Mai proudly commented on Jiang Xiaoning's achievements, noting that she had fulfilled what her father could not. She also thanked Gu Chuan for his substantial contribution to the house, acknowledging him as a future family member. Gu Chuan humbly dismissed her gratitude.
He then reminded Aunty Xiao Mai to instruct the workers the next day about ensuring the waterproof layer was sufficiently thick, as they were currently off duty. Grandma, excited, wanted to visit old neighbors, but Aunty Xiao Mai tried to deter her, mentioning Grandma's occasional confusion. Grandma insisted she wasn't muddled and recognized everyone. Suddenly, Grandma collapsed into Aunty Xiao Mai's arms.
Jiang Xiaoning, distressed, rushed her to the hospital, crying, but Gu Chuan held her close, reassuring her that Grandma would be fine. At the hospital, doctors confirmed Grandma was stable but warned of unstable blood pressure causing severe brain vessel damage. She was awake but needed rest. Later, Tang Zheng Cheng attempted to call Jiang Xiaoning but hung up. When Jiang Xiaoning called him back, she explained that Grandma was hospitalized due to a sudden health issue.
Tang Zheng Cheng arrived with gifts to visit Grandma, much to Aunty Xiao Mai's displeasure. Grandma, confused, mistook Tang Zheng Cheng for her son, Jiang Guang Da. Tang Zheng Cheng played along, listening as Grandma tearfully expressed her unwavering belief in Jiang Guang Da's innocence regarding the embezzlement and misuse of pension funds.
She insisted her son, whom she had raised to be upright, could not have done such a thing, urging him to hold his head high because she knew he was innocent. Tang Zheng Cheng, deeply remorseful, listened silently, his eyes welling up with tears, as did Aunty Xiao Mai. Grandma then embraced him tightly. Aunty Xiao Mai intervened to calm Grandma, suggesting Jiang Xiaoning take Tang Zheng Cheng away.
Outside the room, Jiang Xiaoning inquired about his urgent call, but Tang Zheng Cheng vaguely dismissed it as concern for Grandma and quickly left. Determined to help Grandma, Jiang Xiaoning decided to accelerate the restoration of the family house so Grandma could move in sooner. With Gu Chuan's assistance, they tirelessly worked together, drafting and planning.
Jiang Xiaoning also expressed her desire to restore the old, burnt furniture and return it to the house, believing it would evoke precious memories for Grandma and Aunty Xiao Mai, a sentiment Gu Chuan fully supported. After much introspection following Grandma's hospital scare, Tang Zheng Cheng finally made a decision and invited Jiang Xiaoning to his home. He presented a folder of documents and began to confess the truth about her father, Jiang Guang Da, revealing he had been framed.
He explained that ten years ago, the project's accounts had discrepancies. Xu Guoxiang, his superior, had instructed him to embezzle public funds, including the pension money of retired employees. Tang Zheng Cheng admitted his guilt, acknowledging he had succumbed to pressure. He recounted that Jiang Guang Da, as the project manager, had discovered the evidence and was preparing to expose them.
To silence him, Xu Guoxiang orchestrated a car crash that tragically killed Jiang Xiaoning's parents and severely injured Gu Chuan, who had tried to save them. After the fatal incident, they falsified records to shift the majority of the blame onto the deceased Jiang Guang Da, making him unable to defend himself. Tang Zheng Cheng was charged as an accessory, while Xu Guoxiang, as the department head, merely resigned.
Overcome with remorse, Tang Zheng Cheng apologized deeply to Jiang Xiaoning, stating he could not compensate her for the suffering caused but wanted to give her the thumb drive containing all the evidence to clear her father's name. He reiterated that Xu Guoxiang's heinous actions had ruined their lives and left Gu Chuan suffering a living hell for a decade. Overwhelmed, Jiang Xiaoning immediately went to Gu Chuan's house and handed him the evidence.
She tearfully apologized, blaming her own misfortune for her parents' deaths, the car crash, and Gu Chuan's injuries. Gu Chuan gently comforted her, assuring her that none of it was her fault and that they were all victims. He settled her in bed and began to meticulously organize the incriminating data. By the time Jiang Xiaoning awoke, Gu Chuan had finished. He had also summoned Xu Cheng Ran, intending to inform him before notifying the police.
Xu Cheng Ran was utterly shocked as he reviewed the data on Gu Chuan's computer, unable to comprehend that his own father was the mastermind behind such a cruel scheme. He expressed deep shame, feeling unworthy of their friendship, and tried to kneel in apology, but Gu Chuan stopped him. Gu Chuan and Jiang Xiaoning were resolute in their decision to report the crime to the authorities.
Xu Cheng Ran, unable to object, humbly requested some time to convince his father to surrender, promising that if Xu Guoxiang showed no remorse, he would personally hand him over to the police. Xu Cheng Ran returned home and confronted Xu Guoxiang about the embezzlement and the car crash, accusing him of ruining Jiang Xiaoning's and Gu Chuan's lives. He revealed he knew his father had arranged the crash to eliminate witnesses, including Jiang Xiaoning's family and Gu Chuan.
Xu Cheng Ran expressed his horror, stating he no longer recognized his father and couldn't comprehend how he could commit such heinous acts of not only embezzlement but also murder. He lamented that he could no longer face his friends. Xu Guoxiang defiantly justified his actions by claiming he did it all for the family, emphasizing that everything, including the house and the Reindeer Group company, would eventually belong to Xu Cheng Ran.
Xu Cheng Ran rejected this, stating that what he truly desired was a complete family. He urged his father to surrender, explaining it was the only thing he could do for him. Xu Guoxiang angrily questioned his son's loyalty, asking if he was truly willing to send his own father to prison for outsiders.
