My Neighbour Can't Sleep Episode 17 Recap
> My Neighbour Can't Sleep Recap
Xi Song desperately searched for Song Miduo and found a water vendor. He first described her in glowing terms: "about eighteen or nineteen years old, with a ball head, a cute round face, a thin body, looking smart and having a nice voice." When the vendor said they hadn't seen such a person, Xi Song changed his description to "the silly one, maybe no brains, the black and fat one."
The vendor immediately recognized her, recalling she bought five bottles of water, struggled with the math, and overpaid by 2. 5 yuan, then pointed in her direction. The vendor then chuckled, noting how thick Xi Song's "filter" was when describing Song Miduo. Once Xi Song found Song Miduo, they walked side-by-side. Song Miduo giggled, explaining she was happy because the entire scenic area knew her boyfriend was looking for her.
Xi Song jokingly brought up her overpaying the vendor by 2. 5 yuan, which made her blush. Later, as they continued their stroll, Song Miduo brought up Xi Song's important upcoming competition. She encouraged him not to be nervous, to treat it as a regular practice, and assured him he would do great. Xi Song told her to take care of herself, to which she provocatively replied, "I can't manage myself, you come." This left Xi Song speechless.
Despite his initial resistance, he later admitted to Song Miduo, "Yes, I was teased by you." Song Miduo then pretended to be cold, asking to check his hands, and once she held his hand, she declared it was "hot." Song Miduo playfully asked Xi Song if he was truly the world-renowned pianist, to which he replied, "I’m your neighbor."
She then requested to take a "sweet" photo, as she might only see him online once she left in a few days. Xi Song, sensing her underlying melancholy, asked about her university choices. Song Miduo revealed that while her mother wanted her to pursue music and encouraged her to apply to Sitian's Music Education department, she secretly switched her preferences, making her first choice Chinese Literature at Novartis.
She confessed her mother's lifelong dream of having a pianist daughter and her own lack of musical talent, admitting she often felt she disappointed her mother. Xi Song listened intently and encouraged her. He advised her not to force herself into something she disliked or lacked talent for, just as he wouldn't force her to write novels if she wasn't good at it.
He urged her to persevere, to follow her own wishes, and to transform her passion into something she excels at, adding with a smile, "Just be yourself. You can be a little smarter." Song Miduo affirmed that she wanted to work hard to become like him. As the night wore on and the wind picked up, Song Miduo sneezed.
Xi Song took off his jacket, but instead of giving it to her, he wrapped it around both of them, pulling her close in a warm embrace. Song Miduo, nestled against him, told him that she finally understood his feelings, having previously heard him confess his love for her. She playfully insisted they do some "love heart" poses together.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel, Aunt Gu discovered Song Miduo's bed empty and her phone still in the room, realizing she hadn't returned all night. She alerted Liang Ge, and then Su Li, who, upon finding Xi Song’s room also empty, reassured them that Song Miduo and Xi Song were likely together.
After spending the night watching the sunrise, Xi Song and Song Miduo returned to the hotel by taxi, bickering good-naturedly over the expensive fare, which was 56 yuan, and Song Miduo's complaint that she had fallen asleep and not seen the sunrise properly. Song Miduo expressed her anxiety about facing Aunt Gu, blaming Xi Song for their late return. Xi Song, also feeling the pressure, conceded it was his fault for going out with her.
As they arrived, they ran into Liang Ge and Aunt Gu. Liang Ge informed Xi Song that the school had arranged for him and Su Li to participate in an international music exchange festival in Hong Kong next Wednesday, requiring them to leave immediately. Su Li, already packed and downstairs, kindly suggested that Xi Song and Song Miduo go upstairs to shower and rest before they departed, so as not to rush.
Song Miduo, eager not to cause further delays, insisted she was fine. However, Xi Song, placing his arm around Song Miduo, announced they would both go to their rooms to shower and meet everyone in the lobby in twenty minutes, appearing like a close couple. Su Li's expression hardened as she watched them. Lu Yiyou encountered Xiao Mi, who was with her boyfriend. Lu Yiyou was confused, believing Xiao Mi was supposed to be with Song Miduo in Liuting.
Xiao Mi, after dismissing her boyfriend, reluctantly admitted that Song Miduo was actually with Xi Song because they were dating. She urged Lu Yiyou to keep it a secret, as Song Miduo didn't want her parents to know. Refusing to believe it, a devastated Lu Yiyou rushed to Song Miduo's house. There, he found Song Dad covertly moving a box of support items for Xi Song.
When a "Love Xi Song" light board fell out, Song Dad, embarrassed to admit he was the fan, hastily claimed it belonged to Song Miduo. Inside, Song Mom was on the phone, visibly upset while looking at photos of Xi Song and a girl watching the sunrise in Liuting, complaining about the gossip. Lu Yiyou took the phone, only to recognize the girl in the photos as Song Miduo, confirming his worst fears.
On the return journey, Xi Song and Song Miduo slept peacefully, leaning on each other. Su Li, witnessing their closeness, found it unbearable. She asked Liang Ge to pull over and burst into tears, confessing that she saw Xi Song truly liked Song Miduo, not just "getting used to" her. She lamented that after sixteen years of unwavering companionship, her efforts to win Xi Song's affection had been futile, only to lose to "a high school girl who was nothing."
Liang Ge tried to comfort her, but Su Li assured him she would handle her emotions. Upon arriving home, Song Miduo was saying goodbye to Su Li and the others when Lu Yiyou, who had been waiting, suddenly rushed out and pulled Song Miduo aside. Song Mom immediately confronted Song Miduo about her trip to Liuting, accusing her of being in a relationship and threatening her with expulsion if she dated before her senior year.
Song Miduo argued back, pointing out her parents also dated in high school and criticizing her mother's contradictory views on relationships. Ultimately, she apologized and retreated to her room under her mother's stern gaze. Lu Yiyou then left, dejected. Later, Su Li went to speak with Xi Song, feigning concern by asking if he was hungry. After he dismissed her, she casually mentioned seeing a handsome boy, Lu Yiyou, downstairs at Song Miduo's house.
She implied that their relationship might be serious, as she had previously seen him at a gift shop buying a ring for his girlfriend, whom she suspected was Song Miduo. Xi Song immediately understood why Song Miduo had never accepted any gifts from Lu Yiyou. Though he told Su Li he was going to sleep, he appeared restless and later stood on his balcony, where he observed a dejected Lu Yiyou leaving Song Miduo's house.
