Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard Episode 36 (Ending) Recap
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Xu Cheng Ran finally confessed his true feelings to Xu Guoxiang, revealing that he had always viewed his father as a hero despite their conflicts and that his sole desire was to gain his father's approval through self-reliance, which motivated his partnership with Gu Chuan and his return to Reindeer Group. He implored his father to take responsibility for his past mistakes, asserting that a hero should not be an irresponsible man.
Xu Guoxiang, admitting that he had been living in self-reproach and guilt for years, agreed to surrender the following morning. Xu Cheng Ran, still doubtful, asked for reassurance that his father wouldn't flee, to which Xu Guoxiang replied that running was pointless at his age and that he simply wished to spend one last quiet night in his long-time home. Xu Guoxiang then apologized to his son for letting him down, just before Xu Cheng Ran departed.
Immediately afterward, Xu Guoxiang called Assistant Liu, instructing him to pursue Jiang Xiao Ning and Gu Chuan. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiao Ning was on the phone with Gu Chuan, updating him on her journey home and their plans to meet at the hospital later. She assured him she would be fine and expressed belief in Xu Cheng Ran's ability to persuade his father.
Suddenly, two men emerged from a black van, forcibly grabbing Jiang Xiao Ning and pulling her into the vehicle. Inside, Assistant Liu interrogated her, demanding to know the whereabouts of the evidence and accusing her of lying when she claimed it was with the police. As Assistant Liu continued his threats, Gu Chuan called. Assistant Liu answered, confirming that the evidence was indeed with Gu Chuan.
Gu Chuan warned Assistant Liu that he would destroy the evidence if Jiang Xiao Ning was harmed. Assistant Liu agreed to an exchange, insisting Gu Chuan come alone to a designated location, cautioning him against any tricks, and threatening Jiang Xiao Ning's safety if his demands were not met.
As Xu Guoxiang attempted to leave his residence with luggage, Tang Xu confronted him, accusing him of orchestrating the deaths of Jiang Xiao Ning's parents and wrongfully imprisoning Tang Zheng Cheng for a decade. Tang Xu declared he would not let these injustices go unaddressed. Xu Guoxiang retorted, dismissing Tang Zheng Cheng's past "rehabilitation" as insufficient and implying Tang Xu's own involvement if the police were brought in.
At that moment, Xu Cheng Ran returned, observing his father's attempt to flee. He confronted Xu Guoxiang, accusing him of breaking his promise to surrender the next morning and expressing profound disappointment in his father's lifelong deception and ruthless pursuit of success, which he found incomprehensible. Xu Cheng Ran then revealed he had called the police himself, tearfully apologizing to his father for not intervening sooner to prevent such a downfall.
Police officers arrived and escorted Xu Guoxiang away, leaving a somber Xu Cheng Ran and a serious Tang Xu behind. Gu Chuan arrived at a yacht, where Jiang Xiao Ning was being held. He presented Assistant Liu with a data disk containing the evidence. Jiang Xiao Ning tried to warn Gu Chuan against giving them the evidence, but he prioritized her safety, offering the data in exchange for her release.
Upon receiving the disk, Assistant Liu betrayed his promise, declaring that neither Gu Chuan nor Jiang Xiao Ning would leave the yacht alive. He ordered his men to attack, then personally stabbed Gu Chuan in the abdomen. Gu Chuan’s mechanical heart reacted violently, its increasing heart rate causing a massive electrical discharge that knocked out Assistant Liu and his accomplices.
Jiang Xiao Ning, whose condition rendered her less susceptible to pain, immediately went to Gu Chuan, desperately holding onto him and repeatedly calling his name. Gu Chuan's parents and Jiang Xiao Ning waited anxiously at the hospital. The doctor informed them that Gu Chuan's vital signs were stable, but the exact time of his awakening remained uncertain.
The doctor also explained that Gu Chuan had previously chosen to restore his bionic heart to its initial, non-safe mode, prioritizing the ability to experience real emotions and feel alive, even if it meant a potentially shorter lifespan. Later, Jiang Xiao Ning entered Gu Chuan’s room. As she watched him, she affectionately reassured him of her constant presence.
She reflected on how he had encouraged her to live ten years prior when she was in a similar state, and now it was her turn to stay by his side and never abandon him. Zhao Yan returned home to find a heartfelt note and a divorce agreement left by Xu Cheng Ran. In his message, Xu Cheng Ran confessed that while he had achieved his dreams of close friendship and love, his father’s actions had shattered everything.
With Reindeer Group bankrupt, his father imprisoned, and himself burdened by extensive compensation debts, he felt his life had lost direction. He expressed his deep love for Zhao Yan but stated he was no longer capable of protecting their relationship and did not want her to suffer alongside him. He wished her happiness and asked her to sign the agreement.
Touched by his words, Zhao Yan immediately sought him out, finding him at their special spring outing spot, attempting to run away. She stopped him, passionately declaring that she desired only him, not wealth, and that his father’s mistakes had no bearing on their love. Xu Cheng Ran reiterated his ruined financial state and the societal judgment he now faced, questioning why she would still want to be with him.
Zhao Yan then poured out her heart, explaining that her lifelong skepticism about love had vanished only after meeting him, listing all the ways he had cared for her and accepted her flaws. She concluded by kneeling and proposing to him with a ring, begging him to return and accept her lifelong devotion. Overwhelmed with emotion, Xu Cheng Ran tearfully accepted her proposal, though he voiced concerns about his ability to support her.
Zhao Yan confidently assured him that she would support him instead. Life at the studio continued. Jiang Xiao Ning devoted herself to caring for Gu Chuan, frequently visiting him in the hospital and speaking to him as if he were awake. She updated him on the news, including the recent death of Chen Ao, the individual responsible for the car accident ten years prior.
Investigations revealed that Xu Guoxiang had bribed Chen Ao through Assistant Liu, leading to severe penalties for both Xu Guoxiang and Assistant Liu. Jiang Xiao Ning shared her personal triumph of finally receiving her degree certificate, officially becoming a designer. She also mentioned that her grandmother and aunt had moved back into their ancestral home, reflecting on how seeing the things Gu Chuan had prepared for her in their starry room evoked cherished memories.
Expressing a fear of forgetting him due to her family history of Alzheimer's, she urged him to awaken. Jiang Xiao Ning then played a news report detailing a Cambridge neuroscientist’s research into brain function and the potential to convert human consciousness into digital files. Excited by this prospect, she mused aloud about the possibility of their consciousness being uploaded to a "cloud," allowing them to reunite. Three years later, Jiang Xiao Ning returned to Gu Chuan's home.
He had awakened and was recovering, benefiting from advanced technology developed by a new scientific research team. Jiang Xiao Ning shared updates from her day, including a successful visit to a construction site. She also mentioned that Zhao Yan had asked her to accompany her to a prenatal check-up, explaining that Xu Cheng Ran became too anxious hearing the baby’s heartbeat.
Jiang Xiao Ning playfully guessed the food he’d bought, highlighting their strong connection, then asked if his bionic heart was fully charged. Gu Chuan confirmed it, and Jiang Xiao Ning playfully noted that his heart rate now remained stable even with physical affection, unlike before. Gu Chuan jokingly suggested they could progress their relationship, but Jiang Xiao Ning, with a smile, reminded him to be patient and take things slowly until his full recovery, before heading off to cook.
Throughout the three years of agonizing waiting, Jiang Xiao Ning found solace only in her memories of Gu Chuan. A miracle occurred when a new research team refined the bionic heart technology, enabling Gu Chuan to live a normal life. Though his new heart did not produce a heartbeat, Jiang Xiao Ning knew that Gu Chuan's love for her had long been proven without one.
