Rewriting Destiny Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Xia Yubing prepared a meal, but upon tasting it, she immediately fainted. When she woke up, she was disoriented, asking Xu Ziyan about buying groceries as if their previous plans were still current. Xu Ziyan quickly suspected she might have amnesia, though his father initially dismissed it, believing her symptoms were physical.
Desperate, Xu Ziyan went to find the boss of the gambling house, but was met with confusion as no one knew such a person, implying Gu Gu and the gambling house from earlier in the story no longer existed in the same way. Back home, Xia Yubing woke again, still confused, and didn't recognize the name Gu Gu when Xu Ziyan mentioned his disappearance.
Xu Ziyan’s father then confirmed that the aggressive disease had spread to her brain, causing memory loss, much like Xu Ziyan’s own mother, who only survived about half a month after her amnesia. Xu Ziyan was distraught, realizing she would forget everything, including him. Meanwhile, Xia Liuqing went to the Ye Manor to propose marriage to Ye Wenzhao.
She stumbled over the formal wording but declared her love, stating that she admired Ye Wenzhao's bravery and was willing to learn to be a good wife. Ye Wenzhao was taken aback by the sudden proposal, admitting he wasn't ready. However, his father, seeing Xia Liuqing's determination, encouraged her to marry his son and "keep him in line." Ye Wenzhao’s father, despite scolding his son for letting a girl propose, gave his blessing. Preparations for their wedding began.
Xu Ziyan noticed Xia Yubing's growing detachment and proposed that they get married again, explaining that their previous wedding didn't count because it wasn't born of mutual affection. Xia Yubing, her memory clouded, was confused about getting married twice but was swayed by Xu Ziyan's declaration of enduring love and his heartfelt offer of his jade pendant.
She reluctantly agreed, and Xu Ziyan decided they would have their wedding on the same day as Xia Liuqing and Ye Wenzhao, which was just two days away. Xia Yubing suspected Xu Ziyan had planned it all, and he playfully admitted to liking his newfound bossiness. On the morning of the wedding, Xia Liuqing was in her bridal attire, albeit complaining about the heavy makeup.
Xia Lan went to check on Xia Yubing, only to discover she had disappeared, leaving a note. At the pier, Xia Yubing, experiencing a strong sense of déjà vu, declared her intention to escape, believing she had "died because of Xu Ziyan so many times" and would "rather marry a dog than marry him."
Just as she was about to board a ferry, Xu Ziyan intercepted her, offering her half of his store and mentioning her need for money to buy more time, which surprised her. It became clear that Xia Yubing’s memory had regressed to a time when she had completely forgotten her love for Xu Ziyan. Xia Liuqing and Ye Wenzhao’s wedding proceeded smoothly.
Liuqing, true to her nature, found the traditional bridal veil cumbersome and opted to ride a horse instead of a sedan chair. Later, in their bridal chamber, Ye Wenzhao awkwardly consulted a "Strategies of Marriage" guide.
After a few stilted attempts to follow the instructions, like removing the veil and calling each other "husband" and "wife" (which Liuqing quickly abandoned), Ye Wenzhao decided the steps were too tedious and tore out several pages, opting to simply go to sleep to make the plot develop quickly. Xu Ziyan brought Xia Yubing back home for their contract marriage. Xia Yubing reminded him that their arrangement was merely a "contract" and "part of the play."
He gently urged her to sleep after she ate. The next morning, Xu Ziyan woke to find her gone and frantically searched for her, even running out barefoot. He soon found her, and a servant noted her significantly increased appetite since her memory loss. Later, when Xia Liuqing and Ye Wenzhao visited, Xia Yubing was genuinely surprised to learn they were married, questioning their past animosity, which further indicated her fragmented memory.
Xu Ziyan then took Xia Liuqing and Ye Wenzhao aside to explain Xia Yubing's amnesia, causing Liuqing to become upset that he had kept such a vital matter secret. He reiterated that it was the aggressive disease, affecting her brain as it did his mother. He expressed his desire to simply spend as much time with her as possible. Xia Liuqing, despite her anger, sent people to seek doctors outside the city.
Back in their room, Xia Yubing noticed the extensive red decorations, asking why it looked like a wedding room. Xu Ziyan explained it was to remind her that they were married. She found him "different" but "nice," and they playfully discussed business ideas for a "Twenty-four Set" of biscuits and tea. One morning, Xu Ziyan awoke to find Xia Yubing truly gone.
He, along with his father and Xia Liuqing, desperately searched for her throughout the city but found no trace. Returning home, Xu Ziyan discovered a letter written by Xia Yubing during a moment of clarity. In the letter, she spoke of her fading memories and the pain it caused, imploring herself, "You can forget everyone, just don't forget that Xu Ziyan is the one you love the most." Heartbroken, Xu Ziyan decided to leave and find her.
He left a letter for his father, Ye Wenzhao, and Xia Liuqing, stating his unwavering resolve to bring Xia Yubing back. He also revealed a shocking truth: their world was not real, but merely painted, yet his love for Xia Yubing was profoundly real. The others were left stunned and confused by this revelation, questioning their own existence. The story then shifted to the modern world, where An Lan, the author of the successful comic "Rewriting Destiny," was being interviewed.
She spoke about her creative journey, how her characters, especially Xia Yubing, seemed to gain a life of their own, embodying a part of An Lan herself and doing things she couldn't. She mused on whether Xia Yubing was "another me in that world." The interviewer inquired about the whereabouts of Xia Yubing and Xu Ziyan at the end of her comic. An Lan responded with a knowing smile.
Five years later, in the world of the comic, life had flourished. Xia Liuqing and Ye Wenzhao now had a playful young son, whom Ye Wenzhao was attempting to educate. Xia Lan and Xia Yaozu diligently managed the thriving Twenty-four Terrace, debating business strategies and keeping a close eye on their finances. Despite their contentment, the friends often wondered about Xia Yubing and Xu Ziyan, discussing whether "Lord Author" could "paint" Xia Yubing back.
Just then, two familiar figures, Xia Yubing and Xu Ziyan, returned to the Twenty-four Terrace, accompanied by their own child, fulfilling Xu Ziyan's promise and bringing joyful completion to their story.
