Mysterious Love Episode 12 Recap
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Five years ago, at a family dinner with his mentor, the Master, and his wife, Lihua, Jiang Hao joined them in celebrating their impending parenthood. Inspired by Lihua's fondness for stars, the Master decided to name their unborn child Xingxing. Soon to depart on a mission, he shared his deep anticipation for Xingxing's arrival, promising to return swiftly to greet their new baby. Tragically, he never came back from that mission.
Later, Qiao Yufei was consumed by guilt after Jiang Xingxing suffered an allergic reaction. The attending doctor, mistakenly believing Qiao Yufei was Xingxing's mother, sternly admonished her for not knowing about the child's mango allergy. Xingxing, however, bravely defended Qiao Yufei, taking the blame and insisting the doctor scold her instead. Realizing his mistake, the doctor apologized, but Qiao Yufei then surprisingly declared that she would be Xingxing's mother sooner or later, a statement that clearly flustered Jiang Hao.
Battling injuries, Li Teng and Ruan Nianchu struggled through the rain. When Ruan Nianchu's phone finally got a signal, she immediately called Jiang Hao, but the connection was quickly lost. Alarmed, Jiang Hao, after ensuring Xingxing was safe with Qiao Yufei, quickly set out with Shitou to find them. Xingxing had urged her father to go, wanting him to rescue Li Teng, and Qiao Yufei reassured Jiang Hao that she would stay with Xingxing.
Ruan Nianchu managed to locate a mountain guard’s house, where she and Li Teng took shelter from the rain. Li Teng, full of remorse, apologized for inadvertently dragging Ruan Nianchu into the dangerous world of Daen, stating his desire for her to live a peaceful life and remain unharmed. He confessed that after five years, he had feared he would never see her again, lamenting that their timing had been fatally flawed.
Ruan Nianchu, however, reassured him that she was not angry, expressing her wish that they face any future challenges together. Li Teng, in turn, promised not to keep secrets from her again. Exhausted and injured, Li Teng soon drifted off to sleep. Meanwhile, Jiang Hao, recalling Li Teng’s previous interest in travel guides for Bian City, particularly a page about Forget-me-Nots, used this clue to track their location. He eventually found their abandoned vehicle, confirming they couldn't be far.
Back in the mountain guard’s house, Li Teng was shivering from the cold, and Ruan Nianchu selflessly used her body to warm him through the night. The next morning, Li Teng felt significantly better, joking that any injury would heal with her by his side. Although Li Teng suggested finding a clinic, Ruan Nianchu insisted they return to Bian City for her play, reminding him of his past support for her career.
Li Teng agreed, urging her not to be late. They managed to hitch a ride on a three-wheeled transporter heading to Bian City. Along the way, Li Teng called Jiang Hao to confirm their safety, mentioning their phones were nearly dead and they were rushing to the performance. Jiang Hao assured him that he had arranged for their car to be towed. Li Teng, despite his injury, insisted on attending the show first, planning only a simple wound treatment beforehand.
The transporter driver jovially commented on Li Teng’s "wife," playfully suggesting he "kidnapped" her in Yun City. Upon arrival, Li Teng had his wounds briefly attended to before taking a seat in the auditorium to watch Ruan Nianchu's play, "Return under the Moon Over The Hill." Jiang Xingxing, accompanied by Qiao Yufei, also arrived, eager to see the performance. Ruan Nianchu’s portrayal garnered immense applause from the audience.
However, shortly after the show, Li Teng, weakened by his injuries, collapsed backstage. Ruan Nianchu and the rest of the crew quickly rushed him to the hospital. Ruan Nianchu was deeply moved, realizing the immense pain he had endured just to ensure her peace of mind during the performance. At the hospital, Jiang Hao revealed the extent of Li Teng's devotion, explaining that Li Teng had waited for her for nearly five years, making sacrifices beyond imagination.
He recounted how Li Teng had been in a vegetative coma for three years following an explosion in Tai City, and upon waking, his first words were "Where is Ruan Nianchu?" Jiang Hao added that Li Teng had spent years looking at her photos and reading her social media. Overwhelmed, Ruan Nianchu wept.
Li Teng, now awake, playfully tried to comfort her by joking that his two scars, one old and one new, now resembled "artificial fishing lines," meaning he wouldn't need to exercise anymore. A few days later, Ruan Nianchu visited Li Teng, bringing him homemade soup. Li Teng, teasing her, asked if his "probationary period" was over. Just as he began to move closer, Jiang Hao entered, causing an awkward pause.
Jiang Hao, feeling like an intruder, quickly delivered an update: Chen Guozhi's tracking signal had briefly reappeared in Yun City before vanishing, likely destroyed. He also identified Duan Kun, an individual dispatched by Daen, as the man who had been threatening Ruan Nianchu. Li Teng stressed the urgency of cracking the chip, knowing Daen would not relent. After Jiang Hao left, Li Teng had Ruan Nianchu clean the soup from her clothes in his bathroom.
After she had showered, Li Teng intimately offered to blow-dry her hair, remarking on how much he liked its scent, as it made him feel her constant presence. In the confined space, a palpable intimacy grew between them, and they soon moved to the bedroom together.
