My Fated Boy Episode 23 Recap
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A flashback to their childhood reveals a formative incident where Lu Zhengan accidentally shattered a treasured vase belonging to his mother, Yao Jingwen. A crying Lu Zhengan was comforted by Lin Yang, who advised him to deny everything. She then wrote a heartfelt apology note to Lu Zhihao and Yao Jingwen, taking full responsibility for the vase and promising to replace it when she grew up.
Upon finding the note, Lu Zhihao, instead of revealing the truth, claimed he was the one who broke it. When Lin Yang's father, an antique enthusiast, examined the fragments, he confirmed it was a genuine and valuable antique from the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong reign. A furious Yao Jingwen chased her husband, while Lu Zhihao took the moment to tell a young Lu Zhengan to always listen to him, emphasizing that he was a good father.
In the present, having wrapped up his work, Lu Zhengan prepared to meet Lin Yang. His colleague handed him a package of ginseng from Ma Le for Lin Yang's father. Meanwhile, Ma Le and Mr. Hua were drinking together. Ma Le admitted his initial dislike for Lu Zhengan's arrogance had turned into admiration for his unwavering determination. He then proposed that they, as successful men, should unite to protect Lu Zhengan and Lin Yang's budding romance.
Mr. Hua was bewildered, having believed they were siblings. Learning that his star employee Lin Yang was dating Yunlang Music's sole musician, Lu Zhengan, left him stunned. Ma Le reassured him that Yunlang would handle any professional repercussions and happily toasted to their new status as in-laws. While Ma Le and Mr. Hua continued their celebration with off-key singing, Lin Yang, her mother, Lu Zhihao, and Yao Jingwen were making dumplings at home.
Lu Zhihao's comments about Lin Yang's age, thirty-one, prompted Yao Jingwen to note the seven-year age gap with the twenty-four-year-old Lu Zhengan. Yao Jingwen reminisced that she had given up on Lin Yang as a potential daughter-in-law long ago, adding that her son preferred a "silly, crying, laughing, clingy, and spoiled little sweetheart." Just then, Lin Yang received a call from Lu Zhengan.
Annoyed by her mother's comments, she answered curtly, only for Lu Zhengan to describe his ideal type, which perfectly matched her childhood self—and, in his eyes, her current self too. She rushed downstairs to find him waiting, visibly tired from his journey. He embraced her tightly, saying he was "out of gas" and needed her to recharge, confirming she was everything he wanted. Later, Lin Yang's mother defended Lu Zhengan's independence to a skeptical Yao Jingwen.
Moments later, Lin Yang returned with Lu Zhengan, and Yao Jingwen, realizing he had lied about being on a business trip, playfully chased him for his deception. Lin Yang intervened, explaining he had rushed back because he missed his parents. During the meal, Yao Jingwen teased Lu Zhengan about his supposed girlfriend in Qingning.
Lu Zhengan playfully offered to be a live-in son-in-law, which Lu Zhihao interpreted for his wife as a promise to treat his future daughter-in-law like his own child. Lin Yang discreetly messaged Lu Zhengan, cautioning him against revealing their relationship yet. Afterward, Lu Zhihao confessed to his son that his recent request for a large sum of money, requiring the sale of shares, had nearly given him a heart attack.
However, he affirmed his enthusiastic approval of Lin Yang as a daughter-in-law, saying he "dreams of it," and assured Lu Zhengan he would handle Yao Jingwen, the key to both their relationship and any financial support. That evening, Yao Jingwen decided to share a room with Lin Yang's mother.
This arrangement resulted in Lu Zhihao and Lu Zhengan being sent to a hotel, with Lu Zhihao lamenting his fate in the cold and calling out for his sick friend to get well soon. Inside, the two mothers reminisced about their younger days, with Yao Jingwen confiding that she lacked true friends.
Although she reaffirmed their lifelong friendship, Yao Jingwen expressed her disappointment that a match between their children was now impossible, revealing she had noticed a ring on Lu Zhengan's left ring finger—a clear sign, since he never wore jewelry, that he already had a girlfriend she was determined to identify. Meanwhile, Lu Zhengan and Lin Yang shared a secret embrace in the living room.
He promised that if their families disapproved, he would remain unmarried, and they would live their lives together secretly. Their moment was interrupted when Lin Yang's mother came for water, forcing Lu Zhengan to feign sleep on the sofa as Lin Yang hastily retreated to her room. The next morning, Mr. Hua offered to be a dedicated driver for his wife, Li Miaomiao, who had plans to meet former colleagues.
As they drove, they discussed Lu Zhengan and Lin Yang's relationship, agreeing it was a wonderful development for the "childhood sweethearts." Li Miaomiao noted that any business loss was worth it to keep a valuable person like Lin Yang, who would eventually earn it all back and more. After dropping her off, Mr. Hua received a call from Jia Luxin and firmly rejected her collaboration offer. Enraged, Jia Luxin instructed her subordinate to use all available channels to spread negative press about Lu Zhengan, aiming to tarnish his reputation on the widest possible scale.
