Only Side by Side with You Episode 34 Recap
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Threatened by her ex-husband Zhao Yuqing, An Ning reluctantly agreed to transport illegal goods to China. Zhao Yuqing reminded her that once involved, one can never truly be clean, and he threatened to expose her past in the U. S. , which could harm Wings drone company and Shi Yue, if she refused.
Distraught after the call, An Ning pondered if her life with Shi Yue would have been happier had she not left him and become entangled with Zhao Yuqing. She chose to involve Brother Tai in the illicit transport, instructing her subordinate to keep Shi Yue unaware of the operation. She also ordered the removal of all news related to the orphanage, recognizing her vulnerability.
She lamented the past debts and wondered when she and Shi Yue could return to how they used to be. Later, An Ning invited Brother Tai to her home for dinner. She noted his discomfort with Western cuisine and specially ordered Chinese dishes, including his favorite red braised pork, which touched him deeply as he never thought she'd remember his preferences.
An Ning reminisced about their past, when they fought side by side for a common goal, and expressed her desire to work with him again. Brother Tai, overjoyed by her renewed trust and attention, declared his unwavering loyalty, promising to do anything for her, even before knowing the task. They toasted to their shared history.
Meanwhile, at the bar, Qie Hao informed Shi Yue that Brother Tai had become secretive and was likely engaging in his old illicit activities again, which puzzled Shi Yue since An Ning had previously disciplined Brother Tai for such behavior. Qie Hao also noted that An Ning was once again entrusting Brother Tai with significant responsibilities. Suspicious, Shi Yue secretly monitored Brother Tai and observed him conducting a clandestine transaction in an underground parking garage.
Unexpectedly, Chang Jianxiong was also present, hiding and observing the same deal. When Chang Jianxiong accidentally made a noise, alerting Brother Tai's men, Shi Yue quickly intervened, stepping forward to create a diversion and cover for Chang Jianxiong. Brother Tai greeted Shi Yue with a sarcastic tone, warning him that knowing too much about their "major business" would not benefit him. Shi Yue, playing along, inquired about the contents of the mysterious boxes.
To his surprise, Brother Tai had his men open a box, revealing a drone. Brother Tai then boasted that An Ning had entrusted him with Wings' business and that he could do it better than Shi Yue, before departing with his crew. After Brother Tai left, Chang Jianxiong emerged from his hiding spot, confronting Shi Yue.
He expressed his strong suspicion that An Ning's involvement with drones was merely a facade for illegal activities, and that she had been acting very strangely. Shi Yue, wary of the danger, urged Chang Jianxiong to focus solely on protecting Nan Qiao, explaining that he couldn't possibly track all of An Ning's numerous associates. Chang Jianxiong vehemently responded that Shi Yue didn't have to bear every burden alone. Ignoring Chang Jianxiong's protest, Shi Yue drove off.
Concerned, Chang Jianxiong immediately called Nan Qiao, advising her to stay either at her office or her father’s home and avoid going out unnecessarily. At Ouyang Qi’s pet hospital, Hao Jie visited her, bringing cosmetics. Ouyang Qi, who preferred a natural look, quickly realized he had once again connected her shop's surveillance cameras to his phone, chastising him for "peeping." Hao Jie, however, insisted it was "double protection" to ensure her safety.
Suddenly, Shi Yue called Hao Jie, instructing him to go to Future Up and ensure Nan Qiao’s protection, as there might be danger. Hao Jie, deciding to take Ouyang Qi with him, quickly convinced her to join him under the pretense of bringing Nan Qiao some night snacks. Shi Yue met An Ning by the river, a place An Ning found beautiful yet unsuitable for them, regretting their return.
Shi Yue countered that he had left with the intention of starting fresh, but An Ning had betrayed her feelings and marriage for identity, status, and wealth. He pressed her, asking what insatiable ambition could truly satisfy her. An Ning was deeply hurt by his accusations, to which Shi Yue mockingly replied that in her eyes, he was merely another Brother Tai, a pawn.
An Ning, with great emotion, insisted that only Shi Yue could fill the void in her heart, claiming she often had no choice in her actions. Shi Yue adamantly disagreed, asserting that she had made her choices. He reminded her of his past belief that she would never follow their Big Brother's dark and illegal path and challenged her to look him in the eye and deny having done so.
An Ning confessed that as a woman, she had to "dirty her hands or wet her shoes" to achieve her current standing, but she implored Shi Yue to remain clean and not question her actions. Shi Yue sternly warned her that Big Brother's path led to "eternal damnation," and if she went too far, he would personally ensure she was imprisoned, unlike his past inaction. He then turned and walked away.
An Ning frantically called out to him, begging for a few more days to resolve her current affairs, promising they would leave together and never return. Shi Yue, with a look of profound disappointment, reminded her that she had uttered those very words six years ago, and yet they had only returned to where they started.
As An Ning desperately tried to follow him, taking off her high heels, Shi Yue paused, picked up her shoe, and helped her put it back on. An Ning, sensing his lingering affection, believed he still cared. However, Shi Yue clarified that while he cared for her, he no longer loved her; they only shared a past, with no future together. He then resumed walking away.
An Ning, consumed by rage, shouted after him, demanding to know if Nan Qiao was now part of his future. She declared that Nan Qiao was "the previous Shi Yue," implying that Shi Yue was falling into old patterns of waiting, and vowed to seize the present to create a future for them. She then stormed off. After her intense confrontation with Shi Yue, An Ning furiously drove to Future Up.
She railed at her subordinate, proclaiming that Shi Yue had willingly chosen to leave with her and start anew, yet he had now become a completely different person. She refused to believe he felt nothing after all her sacrifices for him, fiercely blaming Nan Qiao for turning him into the cold-hearted man he now was and vowing to get the old Shi Yue back from her.
Despite her subordinate informing her that Zhao Yuqing wished to see her, An Ning was fixated on confronting Nan Qiao and ordered her subordinate to leave her alone. However, upon reaching Future Up, An Ning eventually composed herself and stopped at the entrance, unable to go inside. Her subordinate, who had followed her, praised her for controlling herself at the last minute.
An Ning confessed that it wasn't self-control; she simply "couldn't dare to go up," fearing that Nan Qiao would reveal the depth of her love with Shi Yue. Meanwhile, Nan Qiao was engrossed in drawing within the company conference room. Hao Jie and Ouyang Qi arrived, ostensibly to bring her night snacks, though they had none. Ouyang Qi discreetly noticed a WeChat message on Hao Jie's phone that read, "All clear. An Ning didn't come. Everything is fine here."
This immediately raised her suspicions, prompting her to question Hao Jie about An Ning's near visit and why they seemed so apprehensive about her, especially since Nan Qiao's company, Future Up, was a business rival to An Ning's Wings. Nan Qiao, sensing their fear, declared that if they wouldn't explain, she would find out herself, and made to leave.
Panicked, Hao Jie stopped her, finally confessing that her recent motorbike accident was no accident; it had been meticulously planned by An Ning. He revealed that An Ning had returned to reclaim Shi Yue, and because Nan Qiao was the only one who had captured his heart, An Ning viewed her as a direct threat. The accident was a warning from An Ning to Shi Yue, indicating that Nan Qiao would be harmed if he didn't return to her side.
Ouyang Qi chastised Hao Jie for his earlier silence, but Hao Jie insisted that An Ning’s methods were far more ruthless than they could imagine. Enraged and distraught by this revelation, Nan Qiao stormed out, with Hao Jie and Ouyang Qi rushing after her. Nan Qiao rushed to Lucid Dream bar, seeking Shi Yue. Qie Hao intercepted her, passionately defending Shi Yue.
He revealed that An Ning could effortlessly crush Future Up, and that Shi Yue had borne all burdens alone out of his profound love for Nan Qiao, even snatching the VIV contract not for financial gain but to protect her. Qie Hao recounted Shi Yue’s sleepless nights worrying about the viral night run video, emphasizing the extent of his sacrifice and declaring that Shi Yue "really, really, really likes" Nan Qiao.
Heartbroken and now understanding the truth, Nan Qiao headed to find Shi Yue and encountered him in the elevator. In a fit of anger and frustration, she slapped him. She vehemently declared that she didn't want silent sacrifices but "equality in love," asserting her readiness to share both triumphs and risks with him.
She boldly stated that she did not fear An Ning, that the survival of Future Up was her responsibility, and that Shi Yue had no need to bow down to An Ning on her behalf. She accused him of disrespecting her feelings by attempting to protect her alone, emphasizing her own desire to protect him. Shi Yue, still attempting to maintain his protective facade, coldly dismissed her as "childish" and claimed he "didn't like her anymore."
Nan Qiao retorted that uttering such hurtful words was the truly childish act, and she declared she looked down on him. Her words pierced through Shi Yue's act, and he raced downstairs after her. They met outside in the pouring rain, where they shared a deep, emotional embrace, their minds flooded with memories of all the moments they had shared together.
