Moonshine and Valentine Episode 24 Recap
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In the 1980s, a profound destiny began to unfold in the small and ordinary New City. Jingting arrived, a polymath with vast knowledge, taking up the unique position of a museum professor. He quietly awaited a significant moment, intending to be present for every step of Huiyan's life from her birth. Simultaneously, Xiuxian and Zhao Kuanyong started their new roles as teachers at a local middle school; Zhao Kuanyong taught physics, and Xiuxian taught physical education.
As they observed the cheerful children on the spacious playground, memories of their own challenging past in the orphanage surfaced. Jingting, upon starting his new job as a special authenticator at the museum, politely declined the curator's offer of a dedicated vehicle for his commute. He explained that a friend could drive him during the day and he could drive himself home at night.
He shared that he had relocated to New City because a friend, with whom he had grown up, had recently moved there. Meanwhile, at school, Zhao Kuanyong introduced himself as the new substitute physics teacher, informing the students that their usual physics and PE teachers had married and taken a month's leave. Li Yinghua volunteered to be the physics representative. Guan Guodong, one of the students, appeared distracted in Zhao Kuanyong's class, prompting the teacher to offer him notes.
Li Yinghua later invited Guan Guodong to her birthday party, an invitation he seemed hesitant to accept. Outside of class, Li Yinghua, a bright student, was observed by Zhao Kuanyong studying physics outdoors, explaining that it helped her think clearly. She even engaged him in a complex discussion about the Aharonov-Bohm effect in quantum mechanics. In PE class, Xiuxian announced that the 50-meter dash would be tested that day.
During the test, Guan Guodong struggled, running slower than the girls and failing to pass, necessitating a make-up exam. He later confided in Li Yinghua that he was particularly anxious about passing PE this time, hoping to earn a "merit student" award as a keepsake before he had to leave school to work in a factory and contribute to his family. Concerned for Huiyan's impending birth, Jingting enlisted the museum's driver, Mr. Zhao, to take him to Huada Hospital.
He inquired about which hospital residents typically frequented, expressing his desire to visit multiple facilities to ensure the best possible care for his pregnant friend. He located Chief Liu Minghui's office at Huada Hospital and urgently requested that the most experienced doctor be assigned to the night shift between 9 PM and midnight two days later, anticipating his friend's delivery. Chief Liu expressed that the hospital's shifts were typically fixed and questioned if there were any complications with the pregnancy.
Jingting assured him there were none but emphasized his desire for an absolutely flawless delivery. To secure this, Jingting presented a donation agreement, offering one million yuan to the hospital for equipment procurement, explaining that this matter was of immense personal importance to him. Chief Liu, acknowledging the hospital's need for new imported equipment, agreed to arrange for an experienced doctor.
Jingting further clarified that the donation would stand even if his friend did not end up delivering at Huada Hospital, before leaving to visit other hospitals. As Li Yinghua stepped in for the PE representative, Zhang Liang, to record scores for the 50-meter make-up test, Xiuxian discovered that Guan Guodong's failing score had been changed to a passing one. He called both Li Yinghua and Guan Guodong to his office.
Li Yinghua immediately took sole responsibility for altering the grade, explaining that she acted out of her own initiative and that Guan Guodong had no involvement. Under pressure, Li Yinghua blurted out that she had changed the grade because she liked Guan Guodong. Guan Guodong, surprised, admitted he had been aware of her feelings. Xiuxian, witnessing this emotional confession, chose not to pursue the matter further, though he stated that Guan Guodong's grade would still be recorded as a fail.
Shortly after, Li Yinghua went into labor. Guan Guodong was notified via his pager and quickly made his way to Huada Hospital, where he was informed that his wife's condition was critical, requiring an immediate C-section. As he frantically insisted on seeing her, Jingting appeared, reassuring him that the doctor on duty, Vice Chief Zhang (a last-minute replacement for Chief Liu), was exceptionally experienced. A precious baby girl was born, whom her overjoyed father named Guan Pipi.
Jingting, observing the safe delivery of the mother and child, smiled contentedly. He then spoke to his companions, confirming that their mission regarding Huiyan's birth was complete and requested that Xiuxian not be informed of his true identity. Five years passed. Guan Pipi, a joyful and innocent child, was growing up. Jingting remained her silent guardian, always nearby, even when Pipi was almost abducted by human traffickers.
Jingting intervened, saving the child and reassuring her, promising to find her again in twenty years. One day, Xiuxian and Zhao Kuanyong noticed a charming little girl playing delightedly with small animals by the roadside. Her radiant smile captivated them, leaving a lasting impression that would resonate for two decades. Meanwhile, Guan Guodong and Li Yinghua faced financial strain.
Li Yinghua grew increasingly frustrated with Guan Guodong's continued employment at the factory, comparing him unfavorably to other fathers, especially as Pipi was nearing elementary school age. Guan Guodong felt cornered and embarrassed, asserting that he wouldn't know how to do anything else. Despite their arguments, they promised to find a way forward for Pipi's future. The young Pipi was eventually reunited with her parents, while Jingting quietly departed, ready to wait for her to grow up once more.
