My Love, Enlighten Me Episode 13 Recap

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Han Che anxiously drove towards Gu village, deeply concerned for Nuannuan, whose phone remained off. Despite the heavy downpour that obscured visibility, the villagers he questioned had not seen her. Meanwhile, covered in mud and crying out Han Che's name, Nuannuan struggled uphill, feeling utterly desperate until Han Che appeared, pulling her to safety and bringing her back to his car.

As he gently wiped her wet face, she trembled, confessing that she thought she would never see him again, and they embraced in a moment of profound relief. Observing her bloodied leg, Han Che commended her quick thinking after she explained how she had escaped from a driver who turned out to be dangerous. During this time, Fang Hanchen was also informed of Nuannuan's safety. Nuannuan then realized she had lost her bag when she fell.

Han Che retrieved it, and upon finding a gift box inside, his expression initially darkened, assuming it was for Fang Hanchen. However, Nuannuan quickly clarified that the surprise gift was intended for him. His demeanor immediately softened, and he turned and kissed her. He then gently asked her for the gift, smiling warmly and assuring her, "You can count on me," promising they would reach Gu village.

Upon arriving at Gu village, Han Che and Nuannuan were initially turned away from the wrong house. As they continued to search, the Village Director noticed their disheveled appearance and kindly invited them into his home to change and rest, assuring them he would help. He explained that Mr. Gu was the sole master of original k'o-ssu in the village but was known for his eccentric temperament, making him difficult to approach.

The Director also offered them a place to stay for the night if Mr. Gu refused them. Later, the Director personally escorted Han Che and Nuannuan to Mr. Gu’s residence. Despite the Director’s attempts to introduce them, Mr. Gu, suspicious of their intentions, initially rebuffed them. When Nuannuan tried to explain their purpose, mentioning his expertise in original k'o-ssu, he abruptly cut her off, declaring, "No. Besides, I don't have such a thing at my house."

He firmly dismissed them, asserting that the k'o-ssu belonged to his family, was unrelated to the village, and accused them of having ulterior motives. Unfazed, Han Che calmly stated they would be staying the night. When Mr. Gu questioned why he should host them, Han Che skillfully drew his attention to a "Flying Apsaras k'o-ssu" hanging in the living room, identifying it as the black Apsaras from Cave 320 of the Mogao Caves.

He then explained his studio’s project to restore the true colors of Dunhuang murals using high-tech methods. Intrigued, Mr. Gu invited them inside. Although he initially warned them not to mention k'o-ssu, Mr. Gu and Han Che quickly bonded over their shared passion for Dunhuang murals. Mr. Gu confided that he hadn't had anyone to discuss the murals with since his wife passed away.

Han Che revealed his grandmother was a restorer of Dunhuang murals, while Mr. Gu shared that he and his wife once visited Dunhuang for inspiration. Elsewhere, Gu Li sought out Han Xue, determined to clarify the events of the night they spent together. He revealed he remembered everything, including their intimacy. Han Xue confirmed she too remembered, then revealed she was pregnant. Gu Li, overwhelmed, immediately offered to take her to the hospital.

Shortly after, Nuannuan called Han Xue to check on her. Upon learning that Gu Li intended to take Han Xue for an abortion, Nuannuan expressed her strong disapproval and insisted she would accompany Han Xue when she returned, emphasizing that Han Xue shouldn't face such a situation alone. Later, Nuannuan received a call from Guoguo, relaying Fang Hanchen’s deep concern for her safety. Nuannuan promised to call him back the next day.

Han Che overheard this, and a flicker of jealousy crossed his face. That night, Han Che instructed Nuannuan to stay awake and absorb extensive knowledge about k'o-ssu, including its history, types, techniques, and distinctions. He stressed the importance of thorough preparation if they hoped to win over Mr. Gu, prompting Nuannuan to declare her unwavering determination to make Mr. Gu personally ask them to stay.

The next day, Han Che and Nuannuan overheard Mr. Gu arguing loudly with a villager, frustrated that he could not obtain loach, which he needed as an offering for his late wife's death anniversary. Realizing the significance of the loach, Han Che expressed his desire to help, mentioning how comforting it would be to have someone remember and prepare his favorite dish after his passing. They sought assistance from the Village Director, who directed them to his own paddy fields.

There, the Director revealed the reason for Mr. Gu’s secrecy: two years prior, a group posing as a cultural exchange team took many precious k'o-ssu pieces abroad and never returned, leading to Mrs. Gu’s severe illness and subsequent death. This revelation helped Han Che and Nuannuan understand Mr. Gu’s deep mistrust. As they joyfully caught loaches in the muddy fields, their connection deepened amidst laughter and splashes.

That evening, while admiring the stars, Han Che confided in Nuannuan about his hyperthymesia. He explained that it was not a blessing, as the overwhelming information caused fevers, insomnia, and the painful experience of being called a "monster." The most agonizing part, he revealed, was that all his sad memories were perpetually present.

He recounted the traumatic memory of his grandmother’s critical illness and his profound regret for not returning in time, a decision influenced by a past argument with his father and his refusal to answer a phone call, knowing his grandmother murmured his name before she died. Gu Li accompanied Han Xue to the hospital. On the way, she mentioned she wanted chocolate, and he immediately went to buy some for her.

While he was gone, a little girl approached Han Xue, repeatedly calling her "Mom," an interaction that visibly touched her. At the hospital, Gu Li returned and revealed his financial plans to support them, detailing his savings, stock market investments, a potential project bonus, and even plans to sell his hometown house to buy one near the hospital. He then earnestly asked Han Xue to be with him and the baby, which he called "a gift from God."

Han Xue, however, countered his earnestness by asking if they were there for an abortion, to which he replied he thought it was a prenatal check-up. The test results confirmed that Han Xue had a false pregnancy. Upon receiving the news, Han Xue expressed profound relief. Back at his home, Gu Li was distraught.

He received numerous deliveries of baby essentials he had ordered, ignored calls from his worried mother, and finally collapsed on the floor amidst the scattered items, crying tears of devastation. Meanwhile, Han Xue, seemingly unburdened, looked at the stack of chocolates Gu Li bought her, lost in thought. The following day, Nuannuan meticulously prepared the offerings for Mrs. Gu’s memorial, insisting on doing it herself to convey her sincerity.

Mr. Gu observed her, his initial reaction one of suspicion, accusing her of being solely interested in his family’s k'o-ssu, similar to those who had betrayed him before. Nuannuan humbly apologized for overstepping but asserted that she was genuinely sincere. As Mr. Gu knelt before his wife’s memorial, he expressed his regret for not personally preparing her favorite loach dish.

He observed the sweet cake and wild flowers Nuannuan had prepared, noting they were also his wife’s favorites, and apologized to her for his earlier aggressive behavior. He then silently asked his wife if he could trust Nuannuan and Han Che. Later, seeing that the pair was still present, Mr. Gu led them into an inner room. He tested Nuannuan's knowledge of k'o-ssu tools and pieces, which she passed. Nuannuan then noticed his k'o-ssu machine was unfinished.

Mr. Gu sadly explained he stopped working on it after his wife’s passing. Nuannuan gently countered, suggesting that their shared passion could serve as an enduring connection to his late wife. Moved by her words, Mr. Gu agreed to cooperate with them, presenting them with a box of k'o-ssu samples he personally selected.

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