My Neighbour Can't Sleep Episode 18 Recap
> My Neighbour Can't Sleep Recap
Xi Song asked Liang Ge to buy him a new mobile phone, explaining that if he had one, the previous day's incident of not being able to find Song Miduo would not have happened. Liang Ge was surprised by the sudden request, recalling Xi Song had previously refused a phone multiple times. Xi Song then added that he would likely need Liang Ge to teach him how to shop online, hoping to eventually handle it himself without bothering Liang Ge.
Liang Ge, feeling repeatedly hit by these requests, expressed his dismay. Later, Xi Song and Song Miduo found comfort in each other's arms and fell asleep, with Xi Song tenderly kissing Song Miduo's forehead. Meanwhile, Song Miduo's mother had confined Song Miduo to her room for reflection. While collecting Song Miduo's clothes for washing, she noticed they were identical to the outfit worn by the girl in photos with Xi Song on her own phone. Her suspicions grew.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Song Miduo's mother urgently called Song Miduo's father home. Song Miduo's father was out drinking with Lu Yiyou, who was visibly distressed. Lu Yiyou avoided sharing his troubles and simply urged Song Miduo's father to drink more. Upon being summoned by Song Miduo's mother, Song Miduo's father and a heavily intoxicated Lu Yiyou made their way home. In his drunken state, Lu Yiyou blurted out his desire to become Song Miduo's son-in-law.
Song Miduo's father, knowing Lu Yiyou's feelings, stated he couldn't decide such matters and that Song Miduo herself must choose. Lu Yiyou then decided to confront Song Miduo, but mistakenly went to Xi Song's door and loudly called out Song Miduo's name, demanding she open up. Inside, Xi Song, Liang Ge, and Aunt Gu were having dinner and were disturbed by the commotion. Xi Song remained outwardly calm, urging his companions to continue eating.
Lu Yiyou continued his drunken shouts, even claiming "Dad and I are back." Liang Ge tried to shush him, warning him that Song Miduo didn't live there and that a "tigress" and a "zombie face" resided within. Song Miduo, awakened by the noise, came out from her own house. Song Miduo's mother then emerged from her villa, scolding her husband for being drunk with a "kid."
As Lu Yiyou spotted Song Miduo, he rushed over and embraced her, refusing to let go despite her struggles. At that moment, Xi Song opened his door and stepped out. Song Miduo's father froze in shock upon seeing Xi Song and pointed him out to Song Miduo's mother. Song Miduo's mother, initially scolding her husband, also became speechless when she saw Xi Song.
Xi Song calmly walked past Song Miduo's parents, pulled Lu Yiyou away from Song Miduo, and chastised Song Miduo for coming out in her pajamas. He gently touched her forehead and told her to go back inside. Witnessing Xi Song's intimate actions towards her daughter, Song Miduo's mother was so stunned that she fainted.
Xi Song took the still intoxicated Lu Yiyou back to his own house, telling Aunt Gu that Lu Yiyou was his friend and asking her to take good care of him. Aunt Gu was surprised and delighted, noting that Xi Song had never brought a friend home before, and promised to look after Lu Yiyou well. Unbeknownst to her, the half-conscious Lu Yiyou was muttering Xi Song's name and calling him a "bastard" while also lamenting about "my Miduo."
Back home, Song Miduo's mother regained consciousness and immediately questioned Song Miduo about her relationship with Xi Song. Song Miduo lied, claiming they were just ordinary friends, explaining their initial meeting was due to Xi Song's piano playing. Not convinced, her mother pressed for details about the public kiss on her birthday and watching the sunrise together. Curious how her mother knew these things, Song Miduo's mother vaguely replied that a mother knows her daughter's every move.
Song Miduo quickly explained that the kiss was a staged angle that didn't actually connect, and the sunrise viewing was with a large group of people. Fearing her mother was angry about a potential relationship, Song Miduo apologized repeatedly and promised not to date before her senior year. To Song Miduo's surprise, her mother then changed her tune, urging her not to be impulsive and to seize good opportunities, implying she should not let go of Xi Song.
Song Miduo, however, remained cautious, believing her mother was setting a trap and continued to deny any romantic involvement. Later that night, Song Miduo's mother lay awake, afraid to fall asleep, worried that the reality of her daughter's relationship with Xi Song was a dream that would disappear if she closed her eyes.
Meanwhile, Liang Ge showed Aunt Gu a photo of Song Miduo's mother from an event five years ago, revealing her as an enthusiastic "fan head" of Xi Song. Liang Ge and Aunt Gu speculated that Song Miduo's family had deliberately moved next door as part of a scheme to get close to Xi Song, using Song Miduo as a pawn.
Xi Song, however, dismissed their "brain-dead novels" and "messy TV dramas," asserting that if it were a plot, Song Miduo's mother wouldn't have fainted, and Song Miduo herself wasn't clever enough for such elaborate plans. He insisted it was a "pure coincidence." Xi Song then reminded them that fans should be treated well and instructed Aunt Gu to be more polite to Song Miduo's mother, asking her to stop referring to her as a "tigress."
From her balcony, Song Miduo tried calling Lu Yiyou, but he didn't answer. She confided in herself, resolving to keep her connection with Xi Song a secret to protect him. Xi Song then appeared on his adjacent balcony, informing her that Lu Yiyou was asleep at his place and inquiring about her mother. Song Miduo apologized for the trouble, explaining that her mother, who strictly forbade dating before university, had fainted because she believed Song Miduo was in a relationship.
Xi Song, with a hint of amusement, playfully suggested they should minimize contact to avoid upsetting her mother further. Song Miduo quickly responded that it would be fine as long as her mother didn't find out. Xi Song then smiled and asked Song Miduo to tell her mother that he would personally visit after his performance in Hong Kong.
He explained that his celebrity status often brought restrictions and trouble to those around him, which was why he rarely got close to people, except for her. He emphasized that he didn't care about his public image or others' opinions and told her that if anyone asked about their relationship, she should tell them the truth, as long as it made her happy. Moved by his words, Song Miduo immediately ran to Xi Song's apartment.
She asked him how she should respond if people inquired about their relationship. Xi Song warmly embraced her and told her to simply tell them the truth: they had hugged, kissed, and even slept in the same bed. Song Miduo, blushing, hid her face in his arms. Later, Lu Yiyou woke up at Xi Song's house and was surprised to see Su Li.
Su Li informed him that she had been present when Xi Song and Song Miduo went to Liuting and assured him that they were merely ordinary friends, like siblings, with no romantic involvement now or in the future. Feeling validated, Lu Yiyou agreed, stating that Xi Song and Song Miduo were completely mismatched.
Su Li then encouraged Lu Yiyou to pursue Song Miduo, explaining that she herself would not give up on Xi Song, as her long-standing affection for him meant she couldn't miss any opportunity. Lu Yiyou, feeling a sense of camaraderie, agreed that they were kindred spirits. Su Li then told him that she would be traveling to Hong Kong with Xi Song and wished him luck in his endeavors.
