My Neighbour Can't Sleep Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Song Miduo’s connection with Xi Song began even before she was born. While pregnant with Song Miduo, her mother was already a devoted fan of Xi Song. Her parents would play piano music for her prenatal education, hoping their daughter would grow up to be elegant, quiet, and graceful, often telling her stories of Xi Song as an inspiring role model. During one of Xi Song’s childhood piano competitions, Song Miduo’s parents were there to support him.
Her mother expressed how much she adored him, telling him that even the little baby in her belly was a fan. A polite young Xi Song thanked them both, and then gently touched Song Miduo’s mother’s belly, asking if he could shake hands with the unborn baby. Upon discovering Song Miduo had spent the night in Xi Song’s bedroom after climbing over the wall, her father was initially displeased.
However, to Song Miduo’s surprise, her mother was not angry; instead, she seemed excited and even praised Song Miduo, questioning when she and Xi Song had become so close. Song Miduo, embarrassed, vehemently denied her mother's implications. The sudden change in their family's plans was due to her maternal grandfather’s high blood pressure, prompting an earlier return to Shanghai.
Although her mother initially suggested Song Miduo stay behind to say goodbye to Xi Song, Song Miduo immediately went to pack her bags, knowing how much her grandfather doted on her. She tried calling Xiao Mi and Lu Yiyou to say goodbye, but both were preoccupied with their own issues. With a hopeful heart, she then dialed Xi Song’s number, but it didn't connect, so she sent him a message instead.
As her family prepared to leave, Aunt Gu, who had developed a strong friendship with Song Miduo’s mother, lovingly prepared many desserts and fruits for their journey. The two women, now very close, made plans to visit each other in Shanghai, having confided in each other about Xi Song's feelings and their support for the young couple. Feeling a sense of loss, Song Miduo lingered outside Xi Song’s house.
Just then, a luxury car pulled up, and a well-dressed middle-aged man stepped out. He looked Song Miduo up and down, complimenting her, saying she was even cuter than her pictures online. Song Miduo, bewildered, asked who he was. The man, introducing himself as Xi Hengyuan, Xi Song’s father, expressed his displeasure that Xi Song hadn’t mentioned him to her. Xi Hengyuan then warmly greeted Song Miduo’s parents.
Aunt Gu playfully hinted that they might be future in-laws, which only made Xi Hengyuan beam brighter. Aunt Gu explained to Song Miduo’s parents that Xi Song chose to live alone because his father was so boisterous. Moved by Xi Hengyuan’s unexpected kindness and his genuine affection for her and her parents, Song Miduo reflected that even without seeing Xi Song at that moment, their story was still just beginning.
As the days turned into weeks, it was time for university. Lu Yiyou proudly entered Sitian University, showing off his acceptance letter to the security guard, much to Xiao Mi's delight. Meanwhile, Xi Song successfully won the gold medal in his piano competition, a triumph celebrated by Song Miduo’s parents, who rang bells at a temple. However, for Song Miduo, these were weeks of despair. She had lost all contact with Xi Song; her calls went unanswered, her messages unread.
She felt as though their story had ended with the start of university, finding solace only in old candid photos on her phone and the occasional whispers of gossip around her, which confirmed that her experiences were not just a figment of her imagination. At her new university, the whispers about her past connection with Xi Song were not kind.
Students openly mocked her, claiming she was a "toad wanting to eat swan meat" and that a relationship with Xi Song was impossible. Heartbroken, Song Miduo walked away from the classroom, tears streaming down her face as she stood alone by the roadside. Unbeknownst to her, Xi Song, who had been away at his piano competition, had left his phone at home and had been incredibly busy with various commitments, causing the communication blackout.
He had just returned and was setting his own plans in motion. At the university's freshman welcome party, Song Miduo took to the stage to play the piano, her mind drifting to her memories with Xi Song. As whispers about her and Xi Song’s rumored past circulated among the audience, a figure in a suit, holding a single rose, walked into the hall. It was Xi Song, who removed his mask and steadily approached the stage.
Song Miduo stood up, deeply moved, as he handed her the rose. All the past difficulties and the murmurs of others faded away; in that moment, only they existed. Overwhelmed, Song Miduo questioned why he hadn’t contacted her, leaving her to wait like a fool and not even informing her of his award. Xi Song explained that he had forgotten his phone at home when he went to his competition and had been incredibly busy with various commitments.
He lightly pointed out that they had only been apart for three weeks, not years, as she made it seem. Song Miduo worried that he would disappear again during their four years of university, but Xi Song then pulled out a set of keys. He revealed that he had bought an apartment in Hualuyuan, right next to her school, and would be living there permanently to be near her. Song Miduo burst into tears, touched by his gesture.
Xi Song embraced her, comforting her as he reiterated his promise to always watch over her. He then playfully teased her, saying he was even more outstanding now and that the path ahead would be more challenging, asking if she was ready. Song Miduo smiled through her tears, confidently assuring him that she was "always ready." They then shared a sweet, intimate kiss.
