My Fated Boy Episode 18 Recap
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In a flashback to their childhood, Lu Zhengan's parents left for a restock trip, leaving fifty yuan for Lin Yang to buy a good meal for her brother. Lin Yang, however, pocketed the money, lying that it was for her school uniform, and attempted to cook herself. She created an array of bizarre dishes, including stir-fried tomato and scrambled eggs, shredded potatoes with vinegar, and braised ribs, which young Lu Zhengan found unappetizing.
Her efforts culminated in a kitchen filled with the smell of gas, nearly setting the house on fire. When their parents returned to the chaos, Lin Yang, desperate to avoid punishment, pushed young Lu Zhengan forward to take the blame. However, her earlier lie about the money was also exposed, leading to both of them receiving a stern scolding and a beating. In the present, Jia Luyuan expresses confidence in her ability to transform Lu Zhengan and maximize his potential.
Ma Le, however, accuses her of being romantically interested in him, questioning why she is so focused on Lu Zhengan when there are many other talented prospects. Ma Le asserts that Lu Zhengan is fine as he is and that he, unlike Jia Luyuan, understands his true value. He emphasizes that their relationship is a partnership built on trust, not a mere business transaction, and he refuses to "sell" Lu Zhengan to someone who doesn't appreciate him.
Feigning drunkenness, Ma Le advises Jia Luyuan to focus on business, stating that money can always be earned, but love is not so easily found. He warns her not to overstep with Lu Zhengan before leaving her with the bill. Later, Ma Le spots Lu Zhengan and Lin Yang in the music room but decides not to disturb their private moment.
Inside, Lin Yang learns that Lu Zhengan will be free the next day and excitedly proposes a date, which he happily accepts. As she later falls asleep on the sofa, Lu Zhengan gently covers her with a jacket before returning to his music composition. Their relationship continues to blossom. They spend time at home, mimicking scenes from idol dramas and playfully wrestling on a yoga mat.
When they go out, Lin Yang insists Lu Zhengan wear a hat and mask, teasing him about his good looks. Their date includes ear cleaning, sharing cotton candy, and enjoying afternoon tea, where they openly kiss and Lu Zhengan childishly competes with a nearby elderly couple in a show of public affection. While at a supermarket, Li Miaomiao runs into Cao Ling and learns they are neighbors.
Cao Ling receives a frantic call from her mother and rushes off, abandoning a shopping cart full of children's items. Shortly after, Lin Yang also receives an urgent call and leaves her date with Lu Zhengan. She finds a distraught Cao Ling, who reveals that her daughter, Tong Tong, fell and needed five stitches on her forehead, while her mother was hospitalized for high blood pressure with potential complications.
Cao Ling regrets not taking her mother's earlier complaints of dizziness seriously and admits she only called Lin Yang out of desperation. She reflects on her "midlife crisis," feeling the immense pressure of being the sole provider for both her child and her parent, and finally understands why her mother pushed her to go on blind dates—having a partner would have made the crisis more manageable. Lu Zhengan waits for Lin Yang outside their apartment.
When she returns, she is too exhausted to discuss her friend's emergency, arguing that adults should handle their own problems without burdening their partners. Frustrated, Lu Zhengan says he feels like a fool being kept in the dark and criticizes her for "acting old," insisting that even if he can't solve the problem, he can offer comfort.
Lin Yang relents and explains that her friend, a single mother, is dealing with her mother's collapse and her child, who fell and was still unconscious. Lu Zhengan immediately guesses it is Cao Ling, recalling a drunk phone call she once made. He reassures Lin Yang that her presence is the most important support she can offer, reminding her of her own words that "companionship itself can solve many problems."
Later, they both send messages to their parents, promising to visit soon. Li Miaomiao, now back to her fashion design career with her husband's support, tells him about her strange encounter with a panicked Cao Ling and her cart full of children's items. At the office, Yao Dan finds it odd that both Lin Yang and Cao Ling have taken leave.
In reality, Lin Yang is at home making chicken soup for Cao Ling, getting step-by-step instructions from Lu Zhengan over the phone. Meanwhile, Lu Zhengan uses his manager Ma Le's cold as an excuse to drive him to a distant hospital, his real intention being to get closer to where Lin Yang is. When Yao Dan calls, Lin Yang pretends to be sick to cover her absence.
