My Fated Boy Episode 19 Recap
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In a flashback, a young Lin Yang diligently practiced her singing at home every night. In the eyes of a young Lu Zhengan, she was already a champion. On the day of her school's singing competition, Lin Yang confidently told Lu Zhengan to wait for her to bring back a big trophy. However, she only placed last. She returned with two lollipops instead, claiming the trophy was too heavy and that lollipops were better because they could be eaten.
She then told Lu Zhengan she no longer wished to be a celebrity because it would mean they couldn't see each other anymore. Years later, Lu Zhengan brought Ma Le to a hospital for various tests, including blood work and a CT scan, claiming it was just a full body check-up. Ma Le, however, suspected Lu Zhengan was looking for someone and pressed him for the truth.
Before Lu Zhengan could respond, they unexpectedly encountered Cao Ling, who was accompanied by a little girl who called her "Mommy." Both Ma Le and Lu Zhengan were visibly surprised, and shortly after, Lin Yang also arrived, looking stunned. Meanwhile, at their workplace, Yao Dan was eating alone in the cafeteria when Sister Hai Ying approached her.
Sister Hai Ying casually inquired if Cao Ling was married or had a child, mentioning she overheard their boss, Mr. Hua, make a passing remark in the elevator that morning. Yao Dan vehemently denied it, assuring Sister Hai Ying on her integrity that it was impossible, as she spent every day with Cao Ling and knew about her recent blind dates.
Sister Hai Ying mused about women in the workplace often hiding their marital status or children due to career pressures, noting the difficulty women face. Later, Lu Zhengan visited Cao Ling's mother at the hospital. He introduced himself as An An, a friend of Cao Ling. Cao Ling's mother asked her granddaughter, Tong Tong, to greet him. Tong Tong, however, called Lin Yang "Aunty Yang" and Lu Zhengan "Brother."
Lu Zhengan then offered to take Tong Tong out for a walk so Lin Yang and Cao Ling could have a private conversation. After they left, Lin Yang explained to Cao Ling that she had no idea why Lu Zhengan was there, even suggesting he might have followed her. Cao Ling, however, believed Lu Zhengan's efforts were entirely for Lin Yang, a sentiment echoed by her mother, who observed Lu Zhengan's clear affection for Lin Yang.
Ma Le soon arrived, having been searching for Lu Zhengan. Tong Tong initially called him "Uncle," which Ma Le found endearing. Unconcerned that Cao Ling had a child but no husband, Ma Le declared his intention to pursue her. He then insisted on being admitted to the hospital for observation, claiming to feel unwell, despite Lu Zhengan's protests about Ma Le's company responsibilities and the embarrassment of taking a hospital bed for a simple cold.
Cao Ling's mother, observing the situation, commented on Lu Zhengan's general likability. She then advised Lin Yang and Cao Ling that at their age, they should seek a partner for immediate marriage rather than just dating, emphasizing that marriage is about a lifetime together, while love can be fleeting.
She urged Lin Yang not to accept Lu Zhengan, stating that parents prioritize a stable and kind partner, and her hope for Cao Ling was to find someone good to both her and Tong Tong. As she spoke, Ma Le returned with an armful of gifts for her and Tong Tong. Lin Yang, exasperated, firmly told Ma Le to leave.
Lin Yang later confronted both Ma Le and Lu Zhengan, demanding to know whose idea it was for Ma Le to insist on being hospitalized. She pointed out that Cao Ling was already overwhelmed and that Ma Le's immediate attempts to take care of her mother and child were frightening. She then criticized Lu Zhengan for investigating and finding the hospital. Lin Yang sternly warned them not to disclose Cao Ling's situation, especially to anyone at their company, Ruiye.
Ma Le questioned the secrecy, stating that being a single mother wasn't shameful and that Tong Tong's existence couldn't be hidden forever. Lin Yang agreed that single mothers aren't shameful but stressed that they were not the ones to make decisions for Cao Ling. She implored them to stop acting on her behalf, particularly advising Ma Le to learn respect if he genuinely intended to pursue her.
As Lin Yang left for work, she expressed feeling suffocated by Lu Zhengan's well-meaning but overbearing interference, asking him to give her personal space. Back at the company, Yao Dan's doubts about Cao Ling deepened as she recalled their earlier conversation and Mr. Hua's remarks. Meanwhile, Lin Yang encountered a man in the elevator whom she recognized as Xiao Zhe, Cao Ling's ex-husband. She swiftly pulled him into the stairwell.
Xiao Zhe, looking for Cao Ling, showed no concern upon hearing that Tong Tong and her grandmother were hospitalized, claiming he had no money and that Cao Ling wouldn't let him see their child anyway. Lin Yang angrily called him a scumbag. Xiao Zhe explained he was in financial trouble and needed to borrow 20,000 yuan to keep his business afloat.
Realizing this wasn't the first time he had asked Cao Ling for money, Lin Yang agreed to lend it to him on the condition that he promised to never bother Cao Ling again. Xiao Zhe readily agreed and departed. Separately, Ma Le continued to pester Lu Zhengan for Cao Ling's contact information.
Lu Zhengan refused and instead sought advice from a group of middle-aged women, asking for guidance on how a "friend" should pursue a financially independent woman in her early thirties. The women offered various tips, including being handsome, practical, and understanding boundaries. They emphasized that such a woman would need time to lower her emotional guard.
Ma Le then added a hypothetical scenario where the "friend's" woman had a four-year-old child, to which one of the women sarcastically remarked on the coincidence. Later, Yao Dan confronted Lin Yang, having noticed her evasiveness. She invited Lin Yang to dinner to discuss Cao Ling. When Lin Yang continued to feign ignorance, Yao Dan became upset, recognizing the lie.
She burst into tears, feeling betrayed that Lin Yang and Cao Ling treated her merely as a colleague when she considered them her best friends. Ma Le, witnessing the emotional exchange, pondered whether he should focus on Cao Ling's daughter or her mother in his pursuit, before Lu Zhengan abruptly left. Lin Yang found herself drinking alone at a restaurant.
The owner remarked that Lu Zhengan had also been there alone after Lin Yang had "kicked him out," suggesting he had looked pained and might have cried. Lin Yang later texted Lu Zhengan, saying she was working overtime and apologizing for her earlier anger. Lu Zhengan, secretly watching her from outside the restaurant, replied that he was the one at fault and that he would always forgive her, then simply told her to work well and get home safely.
On her way home, Lin Yang tried to air out the alcohol smell while Lu Zhengan walked quietly behind her. Sitting outside her building, Lin Yang typed a lengthy message to Cao Ling. She expressed understanding for Cao Ling hiding her situation from colleagues but questioned why she also concealed it from Yao Dan, who was a true friend.
Lin Yang urged Cao Ling not to shoulder everything alone and to move past her self-pity, but she hesitated and unsent the message. Moments later, Lin Yang received a call from her mother, who reassured her they were fine. After hanging up, Lu Zhengan appeared, explaining he had been waiting for her since her apartment lights were off. They held hands and walked home together, unaware that their actions were being secretly recorded by a phone in the shadows.
