See You Again Episode 26 Recap
> See You Again Recap
After the intense confrontation and car crash, Jin Chuan, though injured himself, immediately sought out Chen Mumu. When she saw his injuries, Chen Mumu expressed deep concern and implored him to prioritize his safety in all future endeavors, reminding him not to cause worry to those who care for him. Jin Chuan apologized for concealing his relationship with Jin Ayin, explaining he feared it would negatively impact Chen Mumu and Jin Ayin's work.
Chen Mumu clarified that she was not a judgmental person, and her recent absence was due to handling work matters, but indicated a need for a serious discussion about their relationship. Later, over drinks, Chen Mumu and Jin Chuan engaged in a candid conversation. Jin Chuan openly expressed his admiration for Chen Mumu's straightforward nature. Chen Mumu elaborated that her past experiences taught her the importance of capability, negating any need for pretense.
She revealed her anger stemmed from Jin Chuan altering his plans for her, stating she didn't desire a relationship built on mutual sacrifice. Jin Chuan had assumed she, like other women, would wish for her partner to always be by her side, but Chen Mumu countered that she did not want him to change who he was for her.
Chen Mumu then, under the influence of alcohol, shared the story of her first love, a college classmate with whom she moved to Beijing. During a period when she should have been building her career, she chose to create a home for him, dedicating herself to domestic life. One day, while grocery shopping, she had an epiphany that she didn't want to live that way forever.
Upon telling her boyfriend she was leaving, she discovered he was equally tired of their dynamic, and their parting became a mutual release. She emphasized that she could not bear the weight of another person's life and, in a moment of feigned indifference, claimed she was a selfish woman who would leave Jin Chuan for a better opportunity. After hearing this, Jin Chuan silently finished his drink and departed, leaving behind a note.
Chen Mumu watched him go, and finally, tears streamed down her face. Meanwhile, Jian Ye arrived at Jin Ayin's place, upset that Jin Ayin had kept her recent hospitalization a secret. She only learned about it through Li Longda's unintentional slip of the tongue on set. Jin Ayin playfully suggested she was creating opportunities for Jian Ye and Li Longda to spend more time together.
At that moment, Xiang Qinyu returned, proudly presenting a large dinosaur toy he had won for Jin Ayin. Jian Ye, clearly exasperated by their affectionate display, muttered that she felt like she was watching a "country love story" and wished she could leave. Jin Ayin and Xiang Qinyu then visited Tao Tao at the hospital. A nurse, recognizing them from the news, expressed shock and disbelief that Ma Zehao was a killer.
She described Ma Zehao's unwavering devotion to Tao Tao, recalling how he frequently brought gifts for the nurses and had spent all his money on Tao Tao's medical expenses, holding onto the hope that she would one day awaken. The nurse highlighted that despite Tao Tao having no living relatives, Ma Zehao treated her with genuine kindness and steadfast care.
Moved by this, Jin Ayin vowed to cover all of Tao Tao's future medical costs and later took Tao Tao's cat home with her. As Xiang Qinyu sat by Tao Tao's bedside, still unaware of her current name, a flash of memory brought back a pleading voice calling out "Yu Ge," revealing the name "Yang Xiaoyun." Driven by this recollection, Jin Ayin helped Xiang Qinyu search online.
They uncovered information about Yang Xiaoyun, an actress who died during the filming of a movie titled "Romantic and Sexy Story." Rumors indicated she committed suicide by jumping from a building after being coerced by the director into performing explicit scenes. Xiang Qinyu was overwhelmed by a vivid flashback: a younger Yang Xiaoyun desperately knocking on his car window, begging him for help, a plea he had ignored.
Overcome with regret, he realized that his past inaction towards Yang Xiaoyun mirrored Chi Yu's failure to help Tao Tao, tragically pushing both women towards their demise. He wished he could go back in time to tell them that life is precious and not to suffer for others' mistakes, lamenting that he had broken Yang Xiaoyun's only lifeline. Later, Chi Yu's father called Xiang Qinyu, wishing him a happy birthday and inviting him home for a family celebration.
Xiang Qinyu worried that Chi Yu's parents might have discovered his true identity, but Jin Ayin reassured him that if they knew, they wouldn't celebrate his birthday. They went shopping for gifts, and on the way, Jin Ayin, pondering how to explain their relationship to his parents, whimsically suggested describing their first meeting as Xiang Qinyu "falling from the sky" into her house, asserting its beautiful authenticity.
Xiang Qinyu leaned in for a kiss, but Jin Ayin playfully dodged, teasing him about his "sweet-talker" tactics. Upon arriving at Chi Yu's family home, Xiang Qinyu and Jin Ayin were warmly greeted. During the birthday celebration, with Jin Ayin by his side, Xiang Qinyu was deeply moved and referred to Chi Yu's parents as "Mom" and "Dad" for the first time. Chi Yu's mother, seeing Tao Tao's cat, offered to adopt it, ensuring its care.
After the celebration, Chi Yu's father pulled Xiang Qinyu aside for a private conversation. He reflected on his strict parenting style with Chi Yu, recalling a childhood anecdote about a cardboard tent and a real one. He expressed regret for their past arguments, saying that time passes too quickly. He then shared a story about his own father scolding him for a month after he forgot a Mid-Autumn dinner.
He asked Xiang Qinyu if he remembered these stories, and Xiang Qinyu vaguely affirmed. Chi Yu's father's expression turned serious, and he mentioned how happy his wife had been that day. He then shared a profound quote from a TV series, comparing the world to an "echo valley" where if you miss someone, you should shout their name aloud, and they will eventually hear you, no matter how far away they are.
Despite his father's heartfelt words, Xiang Qinyu failed to fully grasp the underlying message that Chi Yu's father knew he was not his real son. After Chi Yu's parents left, Xiang Qinyu expressed envy for Chi Yu's good parents. He reflected on his own childhood, recalling how his mother, Zhou Shu, often neglected him, even forgetting his birthday.
Jin Ayin offered a comforting perspective, suggesting that Zhou Shu might have deliberately created distance to protect Xiang Qinyu from her own difficult life, ensuring he wouldn't be associated with her "world." Xiang Qinyu was touched by Jin Ayin's insightful and empathetic words.
