My Deepest Dream Episode 23 Recap
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Chen Xingjian, confronting Wu Yu and Tan Jiao, declared his belief that he would never kill anyone, stating his deep love for music. He even proposed extreme measures to prevent the future murders they described, such as remaining isolated on the island until the dangerous dates passed, or intentionally getting arrested for drunk driving to ensure his confinement.
As the three prepared to leave the cave, Chen Xingjian reaffirmed his nature, admitting he could be annoying but asserting he was no killer. He asked them to prevent him from becoming such a person, and both Wu Yu and Tan Jiao expressed their trust in him. Chen Xingjian then happily stepped out of the cave, eager to show them his "righteous figure," only to be struck by an arrow and die instantly.
Tan Jiao and Wu Yu time-traveled once more, with Tan Jiao waking up in Wu Yu's bed. She realized the current date was October 4th, 2021, three days before the first murder was supposed to occur, and that she shouldn't be living at Wu Yu's house yet. She worried about how Chen Xingjian's death would affect the impending cases.
Wu Yu suggested that they were nearing the end of their journey, where reality, past, and future converged, and that the unknown force influencing them was now affecting others. Concerned for her friend, Zhuang Yu, Tan Jiao immediately tried calling her, but received no answer. Accompanied by Wu Yu, Tan Jiao rushed to Zhuang Yu's house. When Zhuang Yu opened the door, wearing a face mask, Tan Jiao tearfully embraced her, relieved to see her safe.
Upon learning Tan Jiao had a boyfriend, Zhuang Yu, conscious of her unmade-up appearance, quickly retreated to her room, much to Tan Jiao's delight. Tan Jiao expressed her hope for a perfect happy ending for everyone this time. Later, Tan Jiao and Wu Yu visited Xu Jingmiao, inquiring about Chen Xingjian.
Xu Jingmiao told them she hadn't seen him in a long time and heard he had gone traveling, which still left Tan Jiao uneasy, prompting her to warn Xu Jingmiao to be careful. Tan Jiao then called an introducer to arrange a meeting with Shen Shiyan, asking Wu Yu to accompany her on what she called a "blind date." Shen Shiyan, seeing Wu Yu, initially thought Tan Jiao was there to "intimidate" him by showing off her boyfriend.
Tan Jiao, however, explained that she and Wu Yu had a serious matter concerning lives to discuss. When Shen Shiyan expressed skepticism about their story of time travel and future events, Tan Jiao offered proof: she told him to go to Jinghai University gate in half an hour, where he would meet his "destined partner," a girl named Zhou Xiaoyu, with whom he had repeatedly fallen in love at first sight across numerous timelines.
Shen Shiyan, though disbelieving, found himself drawn to the university gate. There, he spotted Zhou Xiaoyu in the crowd and, upon seeing her, immediately knew she was the one. He introduced himself, and Zhou Xiaoyu returned the greeting. Later, Shen Shiyan met with Wu Yu and Tan Jiao, admitting that Zhou Xiaoyu had initiated contact by adding him on WeChat.
He also informed them that Chen Xingjian had been missing for two months, his family having reported his disappearance after he boarded the Diamond Star cruise and never returned. Shen Shiyan now believed their story about the murder case. Tan Jiao hypothesized that the accomplice Xu Jingmiao had mentioned, the true mastermind, had once again retreated into the shadows.
Zhou Xiaoyu and Shen Shiyan had another chance encounter at a coffee shop where Shen Shiyan was picking up coffee orders for his colleagues. Shen Shiyan offered to treat her to a coffee but realized his phone was dead and he had left his wallet in his car. Zhou Xiaoyu paid for their drinks, joking that their paths were destined to cross again and that he now owed her a meal.
She playfully questioned him, asking for details about his height, weight, age, and hobbies, for a story she was writing about a cop who, despite being popular, only loved one woman. She explained her story involved a missing person case, quantum entanglement, and repeated reunions leading to a happy ending, even mentioning her own published sci-fi novel, "Evolution of the Planets."
Shen Shiyan had to leave abruptly for an urgent team matter, but they exchanged WeChat contact information, ensuring their next meeting. With Chen Xingjian gone and the mastermind's identity still elusive, Tan Jiao decided to report to the police, despite Wu Yu's reservations about the lack of concrete evidence. The next morning, Wu Yu received a call from the police station and rushed there, assuming Tan Jiao was in real danger.
He found Tan Jiao at the police station, having filed a false report. She claimed to have been kidnapped by a man, escaping when he wasn't looking. She described a room with syringes and strange potions, and detailed finding a list of victims, including Chen Ningmeng, who was to be attacked the following night. She also mentioned the kidnapper referring to an accomplice named Chen Xingjian.
Captain Ding recorded her statement, while Shen Shiyan observed her, trying to ascertain the truth. After the police left the room, Tan Jiao confessed to Wu Yu that she had faked the kidnapping. She reasoned that a "survivor" would be the most convincing source of information for the police.
She was willing to bear the consequences for saving lives, felt safe with Wu Yu by her side, and reminded him that in thirteen days, they would return to the cave where everything would "converge and end." Wu Yu, however, was upset that she had taken such a dangerous action without consulting him, pointing out that she was putting herself directly in the path of the culprit.
Meanwhile, Wu Miao was excited to have found tickets for her favorite niche band's concert in Jinghai and enthusiastically told Zhu Yutong they needed to snap them up quickly for the show at the bar in the Old Town. By evening, Captain Ding, having cross-referenced some of Tan Jiao's details, concluded that her story, while detailed, was too perfect and coincidental. He determined she had filed a false report but, given the minor nature of the offense and the lack of severe consequences, merely ordered her to pay a fine.
