My Neighbour Can't Sleep Episode 22 Recap
> My Neighbour Can't Sleep Recap
After Su Li's departure, Xi Song secretly watched her leave, feeling a bit sad. Song Miduo, noticing his dejection from her own balcony, tried to cheer him up with stories, jokes, and songs, but Xi Song simply asked for quiet. He then apologized to her on Su Li's behalf. Song Miduo felt she was the one who should apologize, acknowledging that feelings cannot be forced.
She told Xi Song that if he ever stopped liking her, he must tell her directly, promising to leave gracefully without clinging to him. Xi Song chuckled, remarking that she had grown up. He then invited her to play the piano with him. As they performed the "dream song" together, Song Miduo felt a profound sense of completeness, as if she were seeing her childhood self in a dream. Xi Song softly kissed her forehead, sealing their sweet moment.
Later, Xi Song bought a new phone and called Song Miduo. Mistaking him for an insurance salesperson, she repeatedly hung up and eventually blocked his number. Unable to reach her, Xi Song climbed over to her balcony to confront her. Song Miduo was surprised to see him and realized he had bought the phone specifically to communicate with her, filling her with warmth.
Their sweet moment was interrupted by Song Dad knocking on the door, intending to retrieve a potted plant from the balcony. In a panic, Song Miduo quickly hid Xi Song in her wardrobe. Song Dad entered, locking the balcony door, and then went to the closet, looking for pajamas, but Xi Song skillfully avoided being discovered.
Song Dad reminded her that dating was fine, but she must not "cross the line," unaware that he had just locked Xi Song inside her room. Xi Song planned to wait until Song Dad fell asleep around 4 AM before sneaking out. However, Song Miduo didn't want him to leave, fabricating a story that her parents had argued, and her dad was sleeping on the living room sofa and often stayed up late.
In reality, Song Dad was already fast asleep next to Song Mom. Song Miduo suggested Xi Song stay the night in her room. Xi Song, flustered, told her to be quiet, not look at him, not laugh, and to keep her head down, threatening to leave if she didn't comply. Song Miduo, though confused, obeyed. To pass the time, she taught him how to use his new phone, including how to unblock numbers.
They played games late into the night until Xi Song eventually fell asleep beside her. Song Miduo then secretly took photos of him and changed his contact name in her phone to "my goddess" before falling asleep herself, resting against him. Meanwhile, online, a fierce battle erupted over the public comments about Song Miduo and Xi Song's relationship. Xiao Mi and Lu Yiyou furiously defended Song Miduo against the keyboard warriors, using their phones and computers.
Song Miduo's parents also joined the fray, organizing a fan support group from home, with Song Dad instructing them to "persuade people to be kind" rather than attack. Even Aunt Gu began monitoring the situation. Unaware of the online commotion, Song Miduo and Xi Song continued to revel in their blossoming romance, enjoying sweet dates, sharing meals, and exchanging goodnights. Their affection grew stronger.
Later, Aunt Gu visited Song Mom, expressing concern about Xi Song's upcoming Huaster Piano Competition, a contest he had been preparing for for many years. She emphasized that their relationship should not interfere with his crucial preparation. Song Mom, also recognizing the importance of the competition, agreed to collaborate with Aunt Gu to limit the couple's time together.
She boasted about knowing Xi Song's favorite dishes, insisting Aunt Gu stay for lunch, which Aunt Gu accepted as a challenge to see whose cooking Xi Song truly preferred. Song Miduo was disheartened when she checked her university results and discovered she hadn't been admitted to Sitian due to changing her college major. She called Lu Yiyou to complain. Unbeknownst to her, Lu Yiyou had applied to Sitian because of her and had been admitted.
He was currently confined by his parents, who were furious about his choice, and his mother had fallen ill. He was devastated to learn that Song Miduo hadn't even applied there, feeling completely "cheated." He told her he couldn't help her, wishing her luck before hanging up. Pondering her future, Song Miduo contemplated repeating the year to attend Sitian and be with Xi Song, but she worried about failing again.
She didn't want to endure four years of a long-distance relationship, separated by a thousand kilometers, fearing they would just become "idol and fan." Liang Ge then approached her, congratulating her on her decent exam scores and asking why she was out strolling. Song Miduo tried to enlist his help, knowing he was an alumnus and faculty member at Sitian and had mentored Xi Song.
She asked if he could put in a good word for her during the interview process. Liang Ge firmly rejected the idea, refusing to be involved in any "shady dealings." He expressed his exasperation, observing that Song Miduo was oblivious and fearless, ignoring opposition from friends and family, strong rivals, and online criticism, and now even her own academic future, all for Xi Song.
Song Miduo then asked Liang Ge to keep her decision to repeat a secret from Xi Song. Liang Ge promised he wasn't a gossip, but moments later, he called Xi Song and revealed her plan to him.
