My Fated Boy Episode 22 Recap
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Following the discovery of their cohabitation, the consequences of Lin Yang and Lu Zheng An's relationship begin to unfold. A potential client’s demand that Lu Zheng An be single for a major endorsement deal creates an immediate dilemma. When Mr. Hua inquires about Lu Zheng An's relationship status, Li Tian nearly reveals the truth but deflects, suggesting Mr. Hua ask Lin Yang directly since they are close.
Li Tian is privately infuriated by the client's invasive prerequisite, but Li Miaomiao advises her not to interfere, believing Lin Yang has her own reasons for keeping the relationship private. Meanwhile, Ma Le confronts Jia Lu Xin, accusing her of orchestrating the recent leak. Jia Lu Xin feigns ignorance but asserts that she is the only one who can resolve the situation, offering Ma Le a partnership and declaring that she always gets what she wants.
Ma Le furiously rejects her, stating he is not short of money and would rather destroy his company than let it fall into her hands. He declares his willingness to face bankruptcy and start over, criticizing her for valuing nothing but money. As he leaves, Ma Le is overcome with worry, reflecting that his company, Yunlang, is his life's work. Lin Yang rushes to her hometown hospital after learning from a family friend that her father has undergone surgery.
She is heartbroken to find him unconscious in recovery. When Lu Zheng An calls, a tearful Lin Yang expresses her guilt for not noticing her father's condition sooner and her fear that she might have missed her last chance to see him. Her mother, Yao Jing Wen, explains they hid the news to avoid worrying her, but now questions the value of Lin Yang's career if it comes at the cost of family.
The two embrace, promising to never hide things from each other again. Upon hearing of Lin Yang’s distress, Lu Zheng An immediately instructs his assistant to compress a week's work into three days so he can go to her. At a hospital in the city, Ma Le, seeking a quiet place to think, encounters Cao Ling. Sensing his distress, Yao Dan, who was meeting Cao Ling, tactfully leaves them to have a meal together.
Over beer, Ma Le confesses that he is facing bankruptcy, as Yunlang has been struggling for years. He feels responsible for the current crisis, as Lu Zheng An was targeted because of his relationship with Lin Yang. Ma Le admits he can't let Lu Zheng An bear the financial burden, especially since his family disapproves of his music career.
He recounts how he initially saw Lu Zheng An as a profitable product but grew to deeply admire and envy his selfless, all-consuming love for Lin Yang, wishing he could experience such a love himself. Cao Ling listens empathetically, affirming his compassionate nature and advising him to follow his heart. Lu Zheng An arranges and pays for Lin Yang’s father to be moved to a VIP ward, allowing Lin Yang and her mother to rest at home.
Lin Yang’s mother expresses her deep gratitude and sense of indebtedness to Lu Zheng An’s family, who had provided significant financial help during their most difficult times years ago. She admits she has not contacted Lu Zheng An's mother, her former best friend, in over two years, feeling the growing economic disparity has created a rift between them. Lin Yang insists true friendship transcends such things.
Ma Le convenes a meeting with Lu Zheng An and their lawyer, Xie Nanke, to address the crisis. Ma Le proposes they publicly admit the relationship, arguing that dating is not a scandal. Xie Nanke strongly objects, warning that a vindictive party could easily turn public opinion against Lin Yang, who would bear the brunt of the backlash. He suggests framing their bond as a sibling-like friendship instead.
However, Lu Zheng An is resolute, declaring that the only way to truly protect Lin Yang is to be open and honest about their relationship, so they can face whatever comes without fear. When Xie Nanke argues he can't make this decision for her, Ma Le proposes they split up: Xie Nanke will talk to Lin Yang, while he approaches Mr. Hua.
Just then, Li Miaomiao calls Lin Yang, advising her to tell Mr. Hua about her relationship herself, given the trust he has in her. As she arrives back at the hospital, Lin Yang is met by Lu Zheng An’s parents, Aunty Chen and Uncle Lu. In the ward, an emotional Aunty Chen confronts Yao Jing Wen, hurt and angry that she wasn't told about her husband's surgery.
The tearful, heated exchange, in which she questions their friendship, wakes Lin Yang’s father, and his parents' relief is palpable. Elsewhere, Jia Lu Xin reports to Mr. Hua that her investigation found no other scandals involving Lu Zheng An, which she finds suspiciously clean. Later, Mr. Hua and Ma Le share a drink, discussing their entrepreneurial pasts.
Ma Le reveals that while his past ventures were purely for profit, his music company, Yunlang, is his dream, born from a pure love of music. He distinguishes between his "business" and his "dream," pondering what the future holds for his company.
