Remembrance of Things Past Episode 10 Recap
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Ji Nanjia found her recent date with Ou Yang unsatisfying, feeling a lack of common interests that made further connection difficult. However, Ou Yang was determined to accommodate her every need, even integrating into her daily life.
In one attempt to show he could be as savvy as her, he proudly showed off a basket full of "bargains" from a store, only for Ji Nanjia to meticulously break down the deceptive marketing tactics, sagely advising him to guard his wallet against such tricks. Later, to impress her, Ou Yang took Ji Nanjia to a familiar noodle shop, revealing he knew it was a place she frequented during her early career, a detail he learned from Qiao Xichen.
Ji Nanjia was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the dish. Ou Yang then tried to connect their shared enjoyment to growing compatibility, but Ji Nanjia artfully steered the conversation to his desires. Ou Yang confessed that his deepest desire was her. He also shared a poignant memory of his 18th birthday, where despite planning a wild night, he ended up cherishing his grandmother's simple, albeit cold, longevity noodles, which touched Ji Nanjia.
Meanwhile, Lu Yining, having achieved her goal, victoriously took charge of the marketing department. Soon after, she promoted Lin Rui to lead the second group and assigned Miao Miao to the Pink Ribbon project. Qiao Xichen, realizing she was being marginalized, resolved to help Jian Yifan clear his name. She approached Lin Rui, feigning an interest in reconciliation, and arranged to meet him at the Si Ji Hotel after work. Lin Rui, hopeful for a reunion, booked a restaurant.
However, Jian Yifan's presence at the meeting quickly shattered his illusion. Jian Yifan explained that his earlier criticisms of Lin Rui were purely professional, aimed at making him acknowledge his lack of domestic work experience and focus on practical skills over academic achievements. Qiao Xichen also expressed her disappointment in Lin Rui's actions. While the meeting concluded abruptly, it seemed to have made an impression on Lin Rui, somewhat easing the misunderstanding between him and Jian Yifan.
As they left, Qiao Xichen worried if Lin Rui would testify, but Jian Yifan believed they had said what was necessary and the decision was now Lin Rui's. He suggested taking a relaxing break, expressing gratitude for Qiao Xichen's unwavering trust. Their bond deepened, culminating in a passionate kiss in the rain.
Jian Yifan then informed Qiao Xichen that he had already disclosed their relationship to Sai Wen, expecting the entire marketing department to know by the end of the day. The next morning, Lin Rui, after careful consideration, called Sai Wen. He admitted that Lu Yining had manipulated him and provided the original, unedited recording. Jian Yifan’s reputation was restored, and he returned to the marketing department. Lu Yining suffered a complete defeat, her future in the industry looking bleak.
Jiang Hao also resigned, leaving the company with nothing after his divorce. Jian Yifan, though vindicated, expressed a profound sense of weariness with the corporate infighting, wondering why people wasted so much time on such futile power struggles. Soon after, Lin Rui approached Jian Yifan, humbly requesting another chance to prove his capabilities. Jian Yifan, recognizing Lin Rui's talent, agreed to give him a week to develop a new project proposal.
Separately, Xu Yan, after another quarrel with Shen Zichang, mistook a human-sized doll at her company's entrance for him, assuming he was trying to apologize. It turned out to be a misunderstanding. Concerned by Shen Zichang's silence, she tracked his phone to a restaurant. There, she overheard his friends calling him stingy while he was in the restroom. To defend his pride, Xu Yan joined the table, extravagantly ordering numerous expensive dishes.
Later, she realized she couldn't afford the bill and desperately called Qiao Xichen for help, who transferred her the money. On their way home, Xu Yan and Shen Zichang re-evaluated their financial strategy, agreeing that merely saving was insufficient; they needed to actively seek ways to earn more. Xu Yan, inspired, began searching for online side jobs and stumbled upon "click farming" advertisements promising attractive rewards. Driven by the dream of buying a house, she quickly became engrossed in it.
Initially, she made small profits, but soon the required upfront payments escalated, forcing her to ask Qiao Xichen for a 5,000 yuan loan. Qiao Xichen, sensing danger, immediately contacted Ji Nanjia. Together, they pressed Xu Yan for details, realizing she was caught in a scam. They urged her to stop, warning her that easy money was a myth. However, Xu Yan was infatuated with the idea, dismissing their concerns as being "too old" to understand.
She ignored their warnings and even took out all her bank savings to invest more. Shortly after the scammer blocked her on WeChat, she received a call from the police, confirming she had been scammed. The day escalated into a series of unfortunate events. After losing all their savings, Xu Yan and Shen Zichang had a devastating argument that ended in their breakup.
At the same time, Ou Yang confronted Ji Nanjia about her desire for a child without a father, feeling used and angrily ending their relationship. Meanwhile, Miao Miao, distraught over her dismissal from work and her failed long-distance relationship, which she learned had ended due to her boyfriend falling for someone else, found herself on the same pedestrian bridge where Hu Jingjing had died, contemplating suicide.
Qiao Xichen arrived just in time, delivering an impassioned plea, reminding Miao Miao of her parents and loved ones, and successfully talked her away from the edge. That evening, instead of finding solace in each other, the three friends erupted in a bitter argument. Xu Yan, reeling from losing 80,000 yuan and her relationship with Shen Zichang, lashed out emotionally.
She accused Qiao Xichen of using Hu Jingjing as a mere "tree hole" for her problems, never truly understanding others' feelings, and even shockingly blamed Qiao Xichen for Hu Jingjing's death. Xu Yan then turned on Ji Nanjia, questioning her role as an older sister, claiming Ji Nanjia only cared about Hu Jingjing after her death. The accusations flew, escalating into a chaotic shouting match. Xu Yan declared she never wanted to see them again before storming out.
Ji Nanjia, distraught, announced that if their friendship was too much of a strain, they should just let it go, watching silently as it crumbled. Their planned dinner of dumplings lay forgotten and overcooked in the pot, while Qiao Xichen was left to reflect on the painful truths revealed.
