My Deepest Dream Episode 12 Recap
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The small boat was caught in a massive vortex, and everyone fell into the sea. When Tan Jiao woke up again, she found herself back in her room, realizing she had time-traveled once more. Outside, a heavy snow was falling. Tan Jiao tried to call Wu Yu, but his phone was constantly busy. She also noticed that Hua's repair shop was not yet open.
Wu Yu sent her a text message, stating that he had run into something and would see her after he took care of it. Later, Tan Jiao's mother called, reminding her that it was Laba Festival and inviting her to come home for dinner. At dinner, Tan Jiao appeared preoccupied. She hypothetically asked her mother what to do if she suddenly lost contact with someone she was very close to.
Her mother, assuming Tan Jiao was talking about a boyfriend, was informed that Tan Jiao was just brainstorming for a novel plot. Tan Jiao’s mother then advised her that if she truly trusted that person, she should wait patiently, believing they would eventually come to her. However, if she knew where that person was, she should take the initiative to find them herself, emphasizing that there was nothing to be ashamed of in this era.
She then half-jokingly asked if Tan Jiao was dating online, which Tan Jiao quickly denied. Soon after, Tan Jiao received an anonymous text message instructing her to meet Wu Yu at Jinghai Hotel at 4 PM the following day. On her way to the hotel, she tried calling Wu Yu again, but his phone was still busy. Upon arriving, Tan Jiao unexpectedly stumbled upon Wu Yu and Chen Ruying's wedding rehearsal in the banquet hall.
As the officiant requested, Wu Yu placed a ring on Chen Ruying's finger. However, his gaze then met Tan Jiao’s. He immediately stopped the rehearsal, telling the officiant, "Let's stop for today." He then approached Tan Jiao but remained silent. Tan Jiao questioned if he shouldn't offer an explanation, to which Wu Yu simply replied, "You shouldn't have come." Chen Ruying quickly intervened, pulling Wu Yu away and advising Tan Jiao not to pester him.
Tan Jiao's friend, Zhuang Yu, arrived at the hotel and immediately began scolding Wu Yu, exclaiming, "This guy is unbelievable!" She asked Tan Jiao if she was okay, expressing her anger at such men, especially "those who appear innocent and studious" but "we never know how many girls they've cheated." Just then, Chen Ruying's mother, Ms. Feng, approached them, revealing that she was the one who had sent the anonymous text.
Ms. Feng, a straightforward person, informed Tan Jiao that Chen Ruying and Wu Yu's wedding was in two weeks, and she invited Tan Jiao to her home for dinner, suggesting she could speak with Wu Yu there. Tan Jiao asked for the exact date and was told it was January 25th. Tan Jiao agreed to stay at Ms. Feng's house for the night.
In their room, Zhuang Yu continued to vent her frustration, especially about Chen Ruying calling her "sturdy and fat." She declared her intention to "write about them in my novel" and "turn them into a series" to be "a part of literary history" so future generations could "study and criticize them." Tan Jiao then confided in Zhuang Yu, revealing that she had time-traveled, and "it's not the first time."
She explained that based on her previous experiences, they only stayed for 15 days, which meant they would travel back before January 25th. Furthermore, in this current timeline, Wu Miao was still missing, and her life was uncertain. Tan Jiao concluded that Wu Yu wouldn't genuinely marry under these circumstances and "something is definitely wrong here."
Ms. Feng then entered their room, reiterating her need for Tan Jiao's help to "stop Ying and Yu's wedding," stating she would "never allow Ying to marry a man who doesn't love her." She believed they shared the same goal and needed each other's assistance. Tan Jiao agreed to cooperate, saying, "Okay. I look forward to working with you." That evening, at the Chen family's dinner, Su Wan was also present.
Chen Ruying complained to her father about Tan Jiao, claiming she was "unreasonable and kept criticizing me" and that her mother even "defended her." She accused Tan Jiao of being there "to ruin my wedding with Wu Yu" and demanded her father to "chase them out." Her father tried to de-escalate, suggesting they "have dinner first" and talk later. During the meal, Chen Ruying took another jab at Tan Jiao, saying, "It's my family dinner.
You're pretty shameless to be here." Ms. Feng countered by emphasizing that "You're all guests" and proposed a toast. Su Wan arrived late and shared good news that their company would be listed soon. He offered Chen Ruying a gift, hoping she and Wu Yu would be happy, which Chen Ruying dismissed as "pretentious."
Wu Yu, during dinner, inquired if Su Wan was a graduate of Jinghai University's Faculty of Chemistry and mentioned his sister, Wu Miao, also attended the same university, implying Su Wan was her senior. Su Wan expressed regret about Wu Miao's situation and suggested exchanging contact information for future assistance. Chen Ruying, however, angrily warned Wu Yu to "ignore him" because "he's not a good person" and knocked his phone to the floor, disrupting the dinner.
Feeling ganged up on, Chen Ruying then exclaimed, "You're all picking on me! I'm leaving." Later, in the garden, Tan Jiao confronted Wu Yu, asking, "Tell me. Why are you marrying Chen Ruying?" Wu Yu revealed that after he had woken up in this timeline, he researched Su Wan and Wu Miao, confirming they were university classmates. He also overheard a conversation between Chen Ruying and her mother.
He explained that in the previous timeline, on January 22nd, a fire broke out during Chen Ruying and Su Wan's wedding. Su Wan disappeared afterward, and Chen Ruying later found potassium cyanide at his residence. Wu Yu approached Professor Chen, his mentor and Chen Ruying's father, to share these details, despite the Professor having lost some memories from the boat.
Wu Yu expressed his suspicion of Su Wan, and Professor Chen, trusting Wu Yu, agreed to help prevent the marriage between Su Wan and Chen Ruying. Wu Yu then received an anonymous text: "Wu Miao is in my hands. If you want to save her, marry Chen Ruying."
Wu Yu explained that he views Chen Ruying as a sister and would never marry her, but he agreed and postponed the wedding to January 25th, knowing that Tan Jiao and he would time-travel back before that date, thus preventing the incident on January 22nd. Tan Jiao, still upset, told him, "But no matter what, you should've told me." Wu Yu apologized, stating, "I didn't want you to get involved in this." He further explained that Tan Jiao had been attacked multiple times, leading him to suspect that the culprit was not only targeting Wu Miao but also her.
