Our Generation Episode 23 Recap
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Cherry dragged Jiang Qiaoxi along to help Yu Qiao pick out glasses. Jiang Qiaoxi tried on several pairs, but no matter the style, he looked strikingly handsome in all of them, leaving Cherry dazzled and indecisive. Just then, Jiang Qiaoxi earnestly said he wanted to buy the glasses for Yu Qiao as a thank-you — he was genuinely touched by Yu Qiao’s thoughtful words last time. Cherry found his words a bit odd.
She too was grateful to Yu Qiao — after all, if not for him, how could she have found Jiang Qiaoxi so quickly? She jingled the leftover money in her hand and asked Jiang Qiaoxi what he wanted — she wanted to buy him something. His answer both surprised and delighted her: he wanted a set of cookware. It turned out that during their years apart, Jiang Qiaoxi had often imagined cooking a delicious meal for Cherry.
Those recipes had etched themselves into his mind like mathematical formulas, just waiting for this moment to come. They stepped into a supermarket to begin their shopping adventure. For Jiang Qiaoxi, though it was the first time this scene was happening in real life, it had played out countless times in his imagination. At one shelf, Cherry noticed him pausing and assumed he wanted cigarettes, so she generously agreed.
But Jiang Qiaoxi looked confused and asked her what she meant — only then did Cherry realize the shelf was stocked with condoms. Her face instantly turned bright red. Later, they used the remaining money to buy green plants, supplements, and a bottle of red wine favored by the cousin’s wife. On the way home, Jiang Qiaoxi suddenly asked Cherry whether she would support him going back to university in Hongyang.
Cherry asked for his thoughts, and he explained that he still remembered what he had learned before, felt confident about retaking the college entrance exam, and didn’t want to be separated from her anymore — he wanted to protect their relationship properly. When they arrived at the cousin’s home, his wife had prepared a hearty feast. The whole family gathered joyfully around the table, basking in warmth and laughter.
The cousin happily shared that he’d be discharged from the hospital soon and had managed to recover much of the money owed to him — the family had weathered the storm. He advised Jiang Qiaoxi to quit his part-time job and start planning for his future. Hearing this, Jiang Qiaoxi mentioned his plan to return to school in Hongyang. The cousin became anxious, slapping his thigh and saying that love was important, but ability was even more crucial.
Jiang Qiaoxi quickly assured him he would think it over carefully and not act on impulse. Back at the rental, Jiang Qiaoxi tied on an apron and lovingly prepared dinner for Cherry. She expertly assisted by washing vegetables and passing condiments. They worked together seamlessly. Brother Yin happened to pass by and joked with a grin, “Wow, look at you two, husband and wife in perfect harmony — you’re making the rest of us jealous!”
Cherry warmly invited him to join them for dinner, and he gladly accepted, bringing a treasured bottle of whiskey. After tasting the dishes, he jokingly “scolded” Jiang Qiaoxi for choosing love over friendship. At Cherry’s request, he recalled how Jiang Qiaoxi had been when he first arrived — crying while watching Titanic, which moved Brother Yin deeply. In the end, Brother Yin earnestly reminded them to treasure each other now that fate had brought them together.
Late at night, while everything was still, Cherry and Jiang Qiaoxi lay in bed, too stirred to sleep. Cherry softly whispered his name again and again, her voice full of longing and tenderness. Jiang Qiaoxi tightly held her hand and shared how it was hearing her call his name that awakened him from confusion — he realized he was not someone’s shadow, but Jiang Qiaoxi, unique and irreplaceable.
He thanked Cherry deeply, calling her his little sun — warm and bright, lighting up his once-dark world. They gazed into each other’s eyes, overflowing with love, and embraced tightly, sharing an intimate and heartfelt moment as adults. In the middle of the night, Cherry woke up, thoughts racing, unable to sleep. She quietly called Qin Yeyun to share her feelings. Qin listened, her heart full of both anticipation and fear.
Cherry gently advised her: one must find someone they truly love — only then will they be fearless. The next day, unable to bear the pain of parting, Cherry refused to let Jiang Qiaoxi escort her to the airport. There, they embraced tightly, reluctant to let go. Jiang Qiaoxi promised her that no matter whether he returned to Hongyang or stayed at HKU, he would see her again soon.
Back at school, Cherry continued to chase her dream of becoming a teacher, guiding children with knowledge. When she called Yu Qiao to pass on Jiang Qiaoxi’s thanks, Yu Qiao felt conflicted and claimed to be busy preparing for exams, telling Cherry to have Jiang Qiaoxi thank him personally. From then on, Cherry and Jiang Qiaoxi entered a period of sweet long-distance interaction. Even her senior dormmates finally got to see the dazzlingly handsome Jiang Qiaoxi during a video call.
