Moonlight Episode 36 (Ending) Recap
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Zhou Chuan and Jiang Yucheng discussed marriage proposals, each thinking of what they considered the most romantic way, such as Jiang Yucheng's trunk proposal, but they still felt it was a bit corny after thinking about it. Zhou Chuan imagined putting himself in a gift box to give to the other person, which Jiang Yucheng ridiculed as a scare. Zhou Chuan slapped the table, remembering he hadn't bought a ring yet, but unexpectedly, Jiang Yucheng had already bought one.
Zhou Chuan quickly ran off to buy a ring. Chu Li gave Yu Yao a copy of her insights and suggestions from two years of work. Yu Yao said her ideas were good and informed Chu Li that she had officially become the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Editorial Department Two, but Editor-in-Chief Xia was also about to officially retire. Chu Li was unhappy about this matter, and Zhou Chuan also wanted to go and see off Editor-in-Chief Xia.
Yu Yao accompanied Editor-in-Chief Xia to look around Yue Ming Society. More than half of the books at Yue Ming Society were published under Editor-in-Chief Xia's responsibility; they were all his memories. Decades passed in a flash, and Editor-in-Chief Xia was leaving Yue Ming Society. Everyone came to say goodbye to Editor-in-Chief Xia.
Since they didn't know what gift to give him, they decided to give him a promise: they would treat the work seriously and not fail the people or their hearts. Editor-in-Chief Xia took the flowers from Chu Li and told Director Liang that sometimes one should know how to make appropriate concessions, and only when the authors are good will Yue Ming Society be better.
Editor-in-Chief Xia also told A Xiang that she was very talented and encouraged her to draw what she wanted to say. Editor-in-Chief Xia had nothing to especially advise Chu Li on; she had grown very quickly, faster than everyone expected.
Editor-in-Chief Xia actually felt indebted to Yu Yao; she sacrificed her family for Yue Ming Society, but Yu Yao said that it was he who had brought her to Yue Ming Society, and she would protect Yue Ming Society and the moonlight, leading everyone to carry on Editor-in-Chief Xia's philosophy. Everyone together sent Editor-in-Chief Xia off from Yue Ming Society, and many authors also came.
Editor-in-Chief Xia was very grateful to Zhou Chuan for being able to see Yue Ming Society receive the Huazhi Award before his retirement, and the Huazhi Award also held significant honor for Zhou Chuan, so he gave the Huazhi Award trophy to Editor-in-Chief Xia as a memento. Editor-in-Chief Xia waved goodbye to Yue Ming Society and to the words he had dedicated most of his life to. Gu Baizhi's early office was in the bookstore.
Jiang Yucheng looked at her with eyes full of pride. Jiang Yucheng took Gu Baizhi to the place where they dated back then, talking about the book Gu Baizhi was reading in the cafe when they first met. Jiang Yucheng was very fortunate that that book allowed him to meet Gu Baizhi, and also very fortunate to have met Gu Baizhi, which gave him the opportunity to publish a book.
In recent years, Jiang Yucheng had gone through ups and downs and lost a lot, but he hoped that he would not be alone in the future and wished to grow old together with the person in front of him throughout his life. Before Jiang Yucheng could propose, Gu Baizhi took the initiative to say, "Let's get married." Zhou Chuan brought his marriage proposal plan to Jiang Yucheng for consultation, but unexpectedly, Gu Baizhi was at his place.
Jiang Yucheng held up Gu Baizhi's hand with the engagement ring to show off to Zhou Chuan, saying he won again this time. Zhou Chuan returned home and prepared a candlelight dinner, creating an atmosphere with roses and lights all over the yard. He even put the ring on Er Gou, but Er Gou didn't understand Zhou Chuan's instructions at all. Zhou Chuan ran over to check and found that the ring was missing.
Zhou Chuan only found the ring under the table after sending Chu Li away, and he couldn't help but sigh, proposing is too difficult! Tonight is the New Year's Eve party for Yue Ming Society. Chu Li told Zhou Chuan not to wait for her. Suo Heng met Lao Miao on the street; he was selling books from a street stall, a stark contrast to his previous prestige.
Suo Heng said that Chu Li could discover the shining points in authors, while Lao Miao only cared about making money, which forced Suo Heng to lose himself. Suo Heng advised Lao Miao that understanding how to respect dreams is what is truly meaningful. Zhou Chuan decorated his home very romantically, waiting for Chu Li to come home. After the dinner party ended, Chu Li wanted to walk home by herself to get some fresh air.
Suo Heng asked Yu Yao if she had any wishes and if she had thought about finding someone, but Yu Yao knew she couldn't balance career and family. Work was not a burden to her but rather happiness, so she was unwilling to force it. Zhou Chuan waited for a long time at home but didn't see Chu Li come back, so he couldn't help but go out to look for her.
He didn't know when it started, but Zhou Chuan suddenly didn't want to be alone anymore, just like a plant in a dark corner that saw sunlight one day and has since grown towards the sun. Chu Li and Zhou Chuan met on the Bund. The moment Chu Li threw herself into Zhou Chuan's arms, the New Year's bell rang. Zhou Chuan put the engagement ring on Chu Li and officially proposed to Chu Li. Two years later.
Chu Li said goodbye to Zhou Chuan and their daughter before going to work at Yue Ming Society. Now, Chu Li has become the Editor-in-Chief, leading others to take the first step towards their dreams. People came and went at Yue Ming Society, but fortunately, Chu Li's old friends were still there. Yu Yao had been promoted to Editor-in-Chief. She took annual leave to travel with Suo Heng and Qiu Qiu. Du Niaoniao was getting married.
A Xiang had completely changed from her former image and had become a very famous illustrator, having left Yue Ming Society. Gu Baizhi came to see Chu Li while pregnant, wanting to buy the copyright to A Gui's work. Time flies, and former enemies have also become comrades and friends. Chu Li and Zhou Chuan took their daughter and Er Gou out for a walk, and of course, Jiang Yucheng and Gu Baizhi were also there. Chu Li and Zhou Chuan's story was written by A Gui into this Moonlight Variations.
