Moonshine and Valentine Episode 15 Recap
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Pipi lay in Jingtingās bed, while he rested in a chair beside it. Jingting offered Pipi some petal water, which she found delicious, stating she wouldn't cook human food for him again but would gladly have him make more petal water for her. She then shared about human teas like chrysanthemum and jasmine, which she used to brew for her tired parents after farm work.
Jingting admitted he wasn't used to human food and boasted that his cooking was far superior, even helping his siblings grow taller than Pipi. Pipi, seemingly still recovering, expressed eagerness to try his food once she was well. Jingting then revealed that Lord Qingmu had mentioned she would recover soon, and Pipi added that she overheard Lord Qingmu discussing "breaking a curse" with someone.
Jingting confirmed that his father had once told him about a medicine that could heal his eyes, but only once he reached adulthood. Pipi remarked on the many Fox Clan legends, including one about the "Flower of the Fox," which has twelve petals and marks individuals who cannot live past their "year of florescence," which is 24 years old. Pipi expressed relief that she did not have such a mark.
Pipi began writing a re-employment application to her previous workplace, acknowledging her past recklessness and lack of understanding regarding gossip magazines. Later, she rushed to the hospital after her former editor-in-chief, Qingtan, went into labor. At the hospital, Pipi met Qingtanās current partner, Feng Jianguo, the father of the baby, and her ex-husband, Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng, who learned of Qingtan's pregnancy after their divorce, jokingly reminded Feng Jianguo to pay alimony for the newborn.
After the successful delivery, Qingtan expressed gratitude to Pipi for her assistance and delight at the prospect of Pipi returning to work. Qingtan encouraged Pipi to pursue a graduate degree, specifically in journalism at Hua Ching University, to advance her career. Pipi, recalling her past failure to even get an undergraduate degree, felt hesitant about such a challenging endeavor. Jingting joined Pipi, who still needed to be near him for her recovery, and he offered encouragement regarding her academic aspirations.
Pipi expressed her fear, stating that the Department of Journalism at Hua Ching University only admits 30 graduate students annually, making her chances seem slim. Jingting reminded her of her past dream to be an environmental journalist, urging her not to give up on her goals, whether in love or work. He accompanied her to a tutoring class, where his striking appearance drew the attention of all the female students.
During the class, when the teacher asked about dialectical materialism, Jingting, despite not having a book, flawlessly recited the complex concepts of unity of opposites, quantitative change, and qualitative change, astonishing the class and the teacher. Back at the magazine office, Pipi began working on the Fang Jinxue case, as instructed by Qingtan. Wang Xuan, her former colleague, approached Pipi, attempting to glean information about Helan Jingting and the Fox Clan.
Pipi, uncomfortable with Wang Xuan's overly friendly demeanor, tried to maintain her distance. Pipi then took the files on Fang Jinxue to Xiaojuās coffee shop. Unbeknownst to her, Wang Xuan was also there, meeting with Fang Jinxueās agent. Overhearing their conversation, Pipi learned that Fang Jinxue, a reclusive actress, had not been seen in public since filming the horror movie "Possessed."
The agent speculated that Fang Jinxue might be pregnant, having experienced repeated vomiting on set, and that she was likely at home preparing for a baby. This news deeply upset Xiaoju, who seemed to have a personal connection to Fang Jinxue. Later, Pipi confided in Jingting that she felt someone was following her, though she initially dismissed it as paranoia. Jingting, however, insisted on staying by her side, unwilling to leave her until he was certain she was safe.
Meanwhile, a tense encounter unfolded between Qianhua and Zhao Song. Qianhua proposed a fake marriage to Zhao Song, planned for the following week, as a ploy to draw out Princess Zhaoyan, after which they would immediately divorce. Zhao Song, having endured centuries of unrequited love for Qianhua, erupted in anger. He lamented how Qianhua only cared for Helan Jingting, using him without considering his feelings.
He expressed his pain at being left alone to face the ridicule of all the Fox Clan elders and siblings after such a public spectacle. He had waited centuries for her to turn to him, only to be met with a deception. Later, while fighting with a friend, Zhao Song was so distracted by Qianhua's presence and her attempts to stop him that he was knocked down.
Qianhua rushed to help him up, but he pulled her into a fierce kiss before dramatically announcing to all the gathered Fox Clan members that he was marrying Qianhua. He then asked Qianhua where they should hold their wedding, ignoring her protests that he was drunk. Qianhua later admitted to Zhao Song that her proposal was selfish and that she would find another way to help Helan Jingting if he truly didn't want to go through with the fake marriage.
But Zhao Song, despite his previous anger, declared his willingness to proceed, stating that he now understood that he could do as much for Qianhua as she did for Helan Jingting. The next morning, they began their engagement ceremony, with Uncle Yuan and Uncle Jian among the attendees. Zhao Song gifted Qianhua a traditional, self-made lip paper, reminiscing about the first time he saw her in the great hall.
Princess Zhaoyan was already well aware of the deceptive nature of the planned wedding between Qianhua and Zhao Song. Bozhong reported the details of the impending ceremony to Princess Zhaoyan, who confidently stated her intention to simplify the complicated situation. Separately, Tian Xin, while packing her belongings, confessed to Jialin over the phone that she felt lost in their relationship.
She recalled once looking down on Pipi for sacrificing her life for love but realized that she herself was doing the same, becoming solely "Tao Jialin's girlfriend" rather than "Tian Xin." She expressed her exhaustion and desire to reclaim her identity, asking Jialin if he was willing to be "Tian Xin's boyfriend" instead.
