My Mowgli Boy Episode 44 Recap
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Zheng Weijue arrived home late, looking disheveled, with mud on his shoes. His wife, who had been waiting up for him, found his demeanor unusually weary. She questioned his late return, noting that his neck felt strained from waiting, like a giraffe, and she like the Husband-gazing Stone. He claimed to have had a busy day at the company and visited a construction site, brushing off her concerns about his back.
His wife then reminded him that it was their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. Only then remembering, Zheng Weijue quickly presented her with a paper crane stained with blood, apologizing for his lateness and declaring his love. She accepted the token and forgave him, though she still urged him to get his back checked. After she left, Zheng Weijue went to the bathroom and meticulously washed his blood-stained shirt, looking troubled in the mirror.
Ling Xi, meanwhile, was struggling deeply with the recent breakup, experiencing insomnia. She tried to convince herself that a breakup was not the end of the world and that she would be fine after a good night's sleep, but she found herself unable to rest. She felt utterly confused as to why their relationship had ended so abruptly.
The next day, Zheng Weijue called the Senmu project's site manager, instructing him to immediately halt the ongoing Phase One and expedite the progression of Phase Two, despite Phase One being just a week from completion. He emphasized that this was a company decision not to be questioned and ordered the entire Phase Two area to be cordoned off to prevent any unauthorized personnel from entering.
Most critically, he demanded that anything discovered during the excavation must be reported to him without delay. Following a phone call from his biological father, Donghai, who was dying after being attacked by Zheng Weijue, Ling Yu ventured into the forest near the log cabin crime scene to search for the guns his father had mentioned.
Overhearing workers discussing the mysterious new project phase and its restricted access, which fueled his suspicion of something hidden, he eventually located and unearthed a file bag instead of the guns. Ling Yu then confronted Zheng Weijue, attempting to blackmail him with the contents. Zheng Weijue, initially skeptical, demanded to inspect the evidence. Upon opening the bag, he found records of irregular operations. He scoffed, dismissing them as trivial and insufficient to threaten him.
Enraged, Zheng Weijue brutally dismissed Ling Yu from the company, ordering him to "get lost," just as Ling Yu's own father had done to him years prior. Ling Yu, desperate, asked about Ding Jianxiong's whereabouts, but Zheng Weijue gave a mocking, evasive answer, implying he was with Ling Xi enjoying himself. With no job and nowhere to go, Ling Yu walked aimlessly on the street when Gao Jie pulled up beside him in her car.
She handed him a divorce settlement, explaining that as the guilty party, he would lose the house, car, savings, and all assets. Gao Jie, still holding onto a flicker of hope, offered to reconcile, saying all she ever wanted was to build a family with him. However, Ling Yu, without even looking at the document, signed the divorce agreement, completely cutting ties with her and forfeiting everything. He only offered a brief "Sorry."
At Mozi, Li Yuheng confirmed his decision to withdraw investment from the Senmu project, which also meant Mowgli, as the project manager, had no reason to stay. Mowgli began packing his belongings. Ling Xi arrived, bringing him food and attempting to reconcile. Mowgli, however, maintained a cold and distant demeanor. He sternly told her, "Can you stop pretending?" and "get out of my office" if she had nothing important to say.
He declared he had "had enough" of her willful nature and found being with her a "waste of time." He then forcefully took the engagement ring off her finger, stating it belonged to its "rightful owner." Ling Xi tearfully pleaded for another chance, promising to change, but Mowgli was resolute. Li Yuheng, witnessing the harsh scene, tried to intervene, criticizing Mowgli's cruel words. Li Yuheng then took Ling Xi out, attempting to cheer her up.
She still tearfully reflected on her memories with Mowgli, unable to comprehend how he could change so quickly, convinced he had a hidden reason for his actions. Li Yuheng advised her not to lose herself in the pain, emphasizing that some things cannot be forced and that in her moment of vulnerability, she would lose both love and herself. Ling Xi, taking his words to heart, resolved to prove Mowgli wrong and not be defined by her perceived flaws.
Meanwhile, Tang Cheng and Lu Ziyue were facing financial hardship. Tang Cheng meticulously budgeted her expenses, even opting for leftover cafeteria food, to save money primarily for her parents' animal rescue efforts (specifically for bird medicine). Lu Ziyue, despite their poverty, remained devoted, stating that having her was all he needed. They were actively seeking new clients.
When they spotted Li Yuheng, they orchestrated a dramatic display of their supposed destitution, exaggerating their plight (Tang Cheng's malnutrition) and Ling Xi's financial burden to evoke sympathy. Amused by their "pathetic show" (awkward acting), Li Yuheng agreed to assign them the legal case regarding Mozi's contract breach with the Senmu project. Back in a secluded forest cabin, Mowgli reflected on his difficult journey, speaking to his late grandfather.
He admitted to feeling tired as he drew closer to the truth but reaffirmed his unwavering determination to bring Zheng Weijue to justice and uncover the full truth of the past events, refusing to let his grandfather be wronged or the killer go unpunished. Later, Mowgli, seeking to protect Ling Xi, finalized his decision to leave.
He gave Ling Xi money for the outstanding rent and returned his tent, stating he needed to find his own quiet place, away from "unnecessary people." Ling Xi, heartbroken, chased after him as he walked away. She desperately asked if they could reconcile if she corrected all her perceived shortcomings. Mowgli, however, remained firm, reiterating that a loveless relationship was futile and that he no longer wanted to be bothered by her, preferring to be strangers.
Tang Cheng and Lu Ziyue, witnessing the exchange from a distance, were confused and distressed by Mowgli's coldness. After Mowgli left, Ling Xi, in her anguish, began running up and down stairs repeatedly, trying to forget the pain. Ling Xi later simply told Tang Cheng and Lu Ziyue, "We've broken up." Back at her apartment, Ling Xi's parents, unaware of the breakup, discussed Ling Xi's father's restlessness after his company's collapse.
Her mother suggested inviting Mowgli for dinner, but Ling Xi quickly lied, claiming he was busy on a business trip, before excusing herself for the evening. Her friends in a group chat were also bewildered, asking Ling Xi why Mowgli had suddenly left the group. Tang Cheng and Lu Ziyue discussed Ling Xi's string of heartbreaks and their helplessness, as Mowgli had stopped responding to all their messages and calls.
Despite her personal heartbreak, Ling Xi channeled her energy into her environmental advocacy work. She rallied her studio team, leading a campaign that used powerful slogans like "I am a fish. I am angry. Please give me back my clear river" to raise awareness about pollution.
When a team member expressed concern about being sued by the "faltering company" on the 38th floor, Ling Xi confidently explained that their strategically modified logo would make it difficult for the company to sue without implicitly admitting its own environmental wrongdoings. She intended to escalate the issue to draw more public attention. The campaign quickly gained traction, with pre-sales breaking records and factory orders doubling, boosting the team's creative drive. Li Yuheng, observing their impressive results, acknowledged their success.
Tang Cheng and Lu Ziyue began strategizing for the Senmu lawsuit, noting that Senmu's meager 8% budget for environmental protection strongly indicated illegal pollution. They planned to secure crucial evidence from the contamination site and asked Ling Xi for her input. Though still somewhat distracted, Ling Xi affirmed their "illegal discharge" angle, believing it could be a turning point in the case. Finally, Lu Ziyue managed to track Mowgli down at a familiar spot.
He confronted Mowgli about his sudden disappearance and his lack of communication, fearing Mowgli was also ending their friendship. Mowgli admitted his mind had been in turmoil, making it impossible for him to answer their questions at the time. When Lu Ziyue pressed further, offering to shoulder any burdens, be they emotional or physical, Mowgli simply responded, "It's just about emotional issues."
