Please Love Me Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Pei Youyou frantically tried to reach Yi Han after his livestream, sending him numerous text messages and making many phone calls, but received no response. She searched everywhere for him without success. When Han Di and Lin Tiannuo found her, Youyou broke down, crying that while divorce was one thing, she wondered if he would not even grant her one last meeting, or if he simply wanted to get rid of her with a mere goodbye.
Han Di tried to comfort her, explaining that Yi Han faced many complications and feared being a burden. Youyou, however, declared that she was willing to face anything with him, dismissing the idea that she lacked the ability. She expressed frustration with Yi Han for being contradictory – proposing to her, then leaving. Despite her despair, Youyou resolved that once she returned home, she would tear up their divorce agreement.
She decided to work hard every day, earn money, and transfer a sum to Yi Han's account on the 5th of each month. She committed to taking care of herself, eating well, sleeping soundly, exercising, and living a long life. She affirmed that just as Yi Han had his decisions, she had hers, and she would wait for him forever. Two years passed. The legal case against Gao Lang and Sun Qingqing finally concluded, with both being convicted.
Gao Lang was sentenced to three years in prison for defamation, extortion, and spreading harmful information, while Sun Qingqing was found guilty of burglary. The truth behind the case, involving Gao Lang's revenge against Yi Han, was revealed, clearing Yi Han's name. However, Yi Han had vanished from the public eye after the scandal erupted two years prior, and his current whereabouts remained unknown, even as he was proven innocent. During these two years, Pei Youyou worked tirelessly.
She studied abroad in Europe under Master Keiko Suzuki for a year, then returned to establish her own successful nail art brand and company, winning several awards and even becoming a judge for other competitions. She consistently updated her blog, "Mr. and Mrs. Yi's Blog," with a recurring "soul-searching question": "Has Mr. Yi returned to Mrs. Yi's side today?" In one entry, she expressed her happiness that justice had finally prevailed, much like a fairy tale ending.
Youyou met Han Di at an event, where their conversation revealed updates on their personal lives. Han Di shared that Lin Tiannuo, who was on a business trip in France, called her daily at exactly 10 p. m. , persistently asking her to accept his marriage proposal, which she had not yet agreed to. Han Di was pregnant, which was evident as she declined alcohol and it was mentioned she was two months along.
Youyou also learned that her brother, Lu Ming, was upset she missed his graduation. Han Di recounted that Ran Zishu had proposed to Lu Ming at the ceremony, but he rejected her, stating he would only propose once he earned his first pot of gold. Lu Ming was planning to start a business with classmates. Youyou then inquired about Gao Lang's case, wondering why it had taken two years to resolve.
Han Di explained that Gao Lang had been delusional, repeatedly claiming in court that Yi Han murdered his sister, Xiao Fei, which necessitated a retrial. Han Di revealed that Gao Lang and Xiao Fei were not blood-related orphans, and Xiao Fei suffered from a congenital heart condition. Gao Lang had spent all his savings on her care.
Two years prior, Xiao Fei's extreme excitement over receiving a ticket to Yi Han's concert caused her to faint, leading to a critical medical emergency. Gao Lang desperately tried to get Yi Han to visit her, but Yi Han was out of Shanghai, and Han Di couldn't reach him. After Xiao Fei passed away, Gao Lang became convinced that Yi Han was her killer, escalating his hatred and leading to his subsequent acts of retaliation.
Han Di acknowledged her own regret over not being able to help at the time. Han Di then shared more good news: Lin Tiannuo had acquired the rights to the film "Remaining Life" after securing a new investor, Ran Xiangdong, who was Ran Zishu's father. Lin Tiannuo had also managed to get all the original creators to return and complete the filming for free.
He re-edited the ending and renamed the movie "To be in Love," which had now been nominated for the Mango Film Awards. Furthermore, Yi Han had been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Han Di admitted she didn't know Yi Han's whereabouts or if he would attend, but asked Youyou to represent him at the ceremony.
Youyou, though nervous, was thrilled by the nomination, understanding its significance for Yi Han who, lacking formal acting training, had always strived for recognition, putting in ten or even a hundred times more effort than his peers. She hoped his win would mean she could finally see him again, as she missed him dearly. At the 22nd Mango Film Festival Award Ceremony, the hosts announced the nominees for Best Supporting Actor, including Yi Han.
Despite repeated calls for Yi Han to come to the stage after being announced as the winner, he did not appear. The hosts then invited Yi Han's wife, Pei Youyou, to accept the award on his behalf. Youyou, as "Yi Han's wife, Pei Youyou," stepped onto the stage. She thanked the judging panel for recognizing Yi Han's work, the crew of "To be in Love" for their sacrifices, Director Lin Tiannuo, producer Ran Xiangdong, and Yi Han's manager, Han Di.
During her heartfelt speech, Youyou seemed to catch a glimpse of Yi Han in the audience, momentarily losing her composure until reminded by the host. She spoke eloquently about Yi Han's dedication, recalling his complaints about the trivialities of fame and his belief that an actor's true legacy lay in infusing their soul into a role, creating something eternal, unlike fleeting celebrity gossip. She specifically mentioned his lack of formal acting background, necessitating immense effort in his craft.
She emphasized that despite his two-year absence from the entertainment industry, his light had not been forgotten, and the award proved it. Her words resonated deeply with the audience, earning her a warm ovation, showcasing her growth from a once insecure girl to a radiant figure on stage. After the ceremony, Youyou mentioned to Lin Tiannuo that she thought she saw Yi Han in the last row of the audience, staring at her with a tender look.
Lin Tiannuo, however, dismissed it as an illusion brought on by her longing. Youyou then posted another entry on her blog, still asking, "Did Mr. Yi return to Mrs. Yi today? The answer is still no." Holding the award trophy, she addressed Yi Han directly, lamenting that she had searched everywhere for him but couldn't find him. She acknowledged he had won the award that belonged to him, but sadly, he no longer belonged to her.
Youyou confessed that she had believed she could live well, eat, sleep, and even become a better version of herself without him, but she found she couldn't. She spoke of knowing he was in darkness and urged him to come out, promising to stay by his side forever, until the end of her life, if he was willing. At that moment, Yi Han emerged. Youyou, with tears in her eyes, asked if he would stay this time.
Yi Han smiled and asked if she would feed him if he didn't leave, to which she tearfully agreed. After a long gaze, Youyou placed a wedding ring on his finger, and they embraced tightly, finally reunited.
