My Dear Lady Episode 15 Recap
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Ling Xunxun was overjoyed to witness Zhou Quan find happiness, though she playfully chastised Cheng Li for his part in the proposal's elaborate planning. Cheng Li dismissed her teasing, asserting that results were paramount, and then reaffirmed his commitment to providing Ling Xunxun with lasting happiness and a sense of security.
Ling Xunxun decided it was time to be transparent about her past, confessing that she had been a dependent housewife who lost her sense of self during her previous marriage. Her divorce had left her extremely insecure and sensitive; she even admitted to feeling suicidal after accidentally damaging Cheng Li's expensive car. She emphasized that his decision to take her in had been far more than just offering employment—it had been a lifeline.
Cheng Li reiterated his desire to offer her his heart and a home, aspiring to give her complete security. However, Ling Xunxun, having learned from her past, expressed that true security must come from within and cannot be granted by another person. She desired to grow stronger independently so that she could stand as an equal in their relationship, a sentiment that ironically caused Cheng Li to feel uncertain about when she would finally feel content.
Meanwhile, as Mo Yunyun prepared to depart, she playfully demanded Hui Yiwang fetch her coffee before sharing a heartfelt hug with Zhou Quan. She genuinely thanked Zhou Quan, acknowledging that despite Zhou Quan's blunt and sometimes harsh words, her intentions had always been for Mo Yunyun's well-being. Mo Yunyun also clarified that Hui Yiwang's consistent politeness and respectful distance had always served as a clear sign of his exclusive love for Zhou Quan.
Zhou Quan then confronted Mo Yunyun about her past interference, to which Mo Yunyun simply stated she felt she had no other choice, given Zhou Quan's self-professed lack of confidence. Mo Yunyun concluded by explaining that Hui Yiwang had specifically requested her presence at the proposal so that Zhou Quan could experience a heightened sense of triumph. Before leaving, Mo Yunyun offered Zhou Quan advice on negotiating with her ex-husband and prioritizing her own self-protection.
With their past resolved, Zhou Quan and Mo Yunyun parted as friends, and Zhou Quan and Hui Yiwang headed home together. Ling Xunxun's suspicions were aroused when she noticed an elderly woman drop a medical record card. She followed the woman to a hospital, where she found her attending to a patient named Gao Wei. Later, Ling Xunxun observed Cheng Li's mother meeting this same elderly woman, who was Gao Wei's mother.
Intrigued, Ling Xunxun asked Cheng Li if he remembered a classmate named Gao Wei, but he had no recollection. Using an excuse to leave, Ling Xunxun searched through old school records and discovered a class photo confirming that Cheng Li and Gao Wei had indeed been classmates. Cheng Li's mother, aware of Ling Xunxun's investigation, advised her to drop the matter, suggesting that knowing too much could lead to painful consequences for both Ling Xunxun and Cheng Li.
However, Ling Xunxun firmly countered, arguing that Cheng Li was an adult capable of facing the truth, and that understanding the past was crucial for their shared future. Pressed by Ling Xunxun's resolve, Cheng Li's mother then revealed a startling detail: she had met Ling Xunxun ten years prior, just before her college entrance examination. In the meantime, Cheng Li arranged for Mike to take Bao Xiaojing to a business meeting.
Bao Xiaojing, taking the opportunity, confessed her feelings to Mike, even holding his hand. Mike, however, bluntly rejected her, stating they weren't suitable and that he didn't love her, specifically expressing a dislike for 'plastic-surgery faces.' This hurtful rejection left Bao Xiaojing's smile frozen, and she questioned Mike's discrimination against women who choose cosmetic procedures, comparing it to the discrimination he himself faced as a straight man in the beauty industry.
Driven by her discoveries, Ling Xunxun asked her mother to send her childhood diary. Upon reading it, she uncovered a shocking revelation: ten years ago, she had rescued two injured boys, Cheng Li and Gao Wei, from a cave. She realized that Cheng Li was likely the boy she had physically carried to safety, and Gao Wei was the patient now in a persistent vegetative state.
This newfound knowledge left her bewildered as to why Cheng Li's mother would choose to conceal the truth, even if it meant Cheng Li continued to suffer from his condition. That evening, Cheng Li visited Ling Xunxun, who hastily hid her diary. He embraced her warmly, expressing his wish to always care for her and hoping their parents could be at ease about their relationship.
He spoke of his belief in fate, asserting that if their love was predestined, they should face any future challenges together. Ling Xunxun, though preoccupied with her secret, agreed with his sentiments. The next day, Ling Xunxun called her father, who informed her that her mother had visited and was now unreachable, causing Ling Xunxun to panic. Cheng Li quickly reassured her, revealing that he had met Ling Xunxun's mother and arranged a hotel room for her stay.
He recounted their conversation: Ling Xunxun's mother had questioned him about the timeline of his relationship with Ling Xunxun—whether it began before or after her divorce—and if he was aware of DuDu. Cheng Li confirmed their relationship started after the divorce and assured her that DuDu was not an obstacle. Ling Xunxun's mother then requested that Cheng Li keep her visit a secret, wanting Ling Xunxun to disclose her divorce to her family when she felt ready.
She made it clear she did not approve of their relationship, instructing them to manage their own affairs. Later, Ling Xunxun, reflecting on her mother's visit, expressed remorse for her own tendency to hide and avoid difficult truths, acknowledging that all issues eventually demand to be confronted. Determined to piece together the full story, Ling Xunxun met with Gao Wei's mother.
She introduced herself as Cheng Li's assistant and revealed she was the senior who had rescued both boys from the cave a decade ago. Gao Wei's mother then recounted the events: Cheng Li, a new transfer student, had been frequently bullied by Gao Wei. This rivalry led to a dangerous dare where they entered a cave notorious for its hazards.
While Cheng Li suffered a concussion, Gao Wei was found severely injured with signs of being trampled, leading to his current comatose state. With the exact circumstances unclear and Cheng Li suffering from severe PTSD and memory loss, Cheng Li's mother took on full responsibility for Gao Wei's extensive medical care, requesting that Gao Wei's mother not reveal the truth to Cheng Li.
Cheng Li was subsequently sent abroad for treatment, not to help him remember, but for him to forget the traumatic event entirely. Gao Wei's mother confessed her conflicted emotions; she resented Cheng Li's mother, suspecting Cheng Li might have harmed her son, yet she also sympathized with her, having witnessed Cheng Li's mother's immense struggles after her husband's death and dealing with his extramarital affairs, all while working tirelessly to cover both boys' medical expenses.
Despite Cheng Li's mother paying far more than any potential legal compensation, Gao Wei's mother felt her son still deserved a clear conclusion to the incident. Ling Xunxun then confronted Cheng Li's mother, explaining her intent to tell Cheng Li the truth and allow him to choose his path. Cheng Li's mother, burdened by the decade-long secret, acknowledged Ling Xunxun as Cheng Li's savior and admitted her family's profound debt to her.
However, she cautioned Ling Xunxun that Cheng Li's subconscious mind had likely been avoiding the truth, fearing its implications. She warned that if Ling Xunxun forced the truth upon him, it could potentially end their relationship, likening it to how Cheng Li had pushed away Jin Hui, who had known him at his most vulnerable. In company news, a new receptionist had been hired, and Bao Xiaojing had resigned.
Later that evening, while Ling Xunxun was showering, Cheng Li attempted to open her laptop to stream a movie. He inadvertently came across an old class photo of himself and Gao Wei, finally catching a glimpse of the hidden past.
