Speed and Love Episode 26 Recap
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Jiang Mu gazes at Jin Chao with tears in her eyes, explaining the profound meaning she finds in their names. She describes how "Chao" represents the morning sun while "Mu" represents the evening moon. To her, their names signify the rare and beautiful phenomenon of the sun and moon shining together in the sky. This "union of sun and moon" is her final answer to him—a promise that they should remain together forever.
Moved by her words, Jin Chao embraces her tightly as they watch the sunset, finally united in their feelings. Later, Jiang Mu introduces Jin Chao to her colleagues at a group dinner. The atmosphere is lighthearted, and her coworkers immediately begin teasing the couple, asking when they can expect to attend a wedding. Jin Chao, looking at Jiang Mu with deep sincerity, promises the group that he will work hard to make that day happen as soon as possible.
As the gathering ends, a sudden downpour begins. Since they had both been drinking and could not drive, they decide to walk. Jin Chao takes off his heavy coat and wraps it around Jiang Mu, shielding her from the rain. By the time they reach his home, Jiang Mu is perfectly dry, while Jin Chao is completely soaked. While Jin Chao goes to clean up, Jiang Mu notices an intricate Lego aerospace rocket in a display case.
Jin Chao explains that he actually assembled it twice. The first time was during his darkest days in the hospital following his accident. While Jiang Mu was away in Canada, he spent his days in a wheelchair, consuming more medication than actual food. The rocket was his only companion, helping him endure the agonizing physical pain and the loneliness of her absence; it was through this project that he regained his confidence and the desire to stand up again.
He had to build it a second time after it was damaged during a move, painstakingly reassembling it from memory because the instruction manual had been lost. Jiang Mu expresses her deep regret for not being there to build it with him, but Jin Chao simply holds her close. He then curiously asks about a man named Thomas. Jiang Mu reveals that Thomas was a brilliant, Australian-French student in her department and one of her many persistent suitors.
Though Jin Chao agrees that Jiang Mu should move in with him, he initially suggests she wait until the next day. However, when she playfully pretends to leave, he finds he cannot let her go. Jiang Mu gently pushes him down onto the sofa, making it clear that she is no longer the child he once protected. Their shared night is filled with tenderness, and the next morning, Jin Chao continues to show his affection despite her newfound shyness.
Early the next day, Jin Chao goes out to buy groceries while Jiang Mu savors the memories of the night before. After enjoying a carefully prepared breakfast, she finds Jin Chao in his rehabilitation room, working hard on his exercises. She watches him for a moment before embracing him from behind.
When she mentions that her current apartment lease isn't up for two months, Jin Chao immediately transfers 30,000 RMB to her, jokingly calling it a "sublet fee" so she can move in immediately. He even arranges for his assistant and driver, Wen Ke, to help with the move. During the move, Jiang Mu admits she finds packing tedious, so Jin Chao takes over the chore. As they work, he shares more about his life.
He recounts his journey from working in a Beijing factory to joining the Automotive Engineering Institute to focus on technical innovations. He now operates as a consultant, which allows him to pursue his own projects but requires frequent travel. Because of his physical condition, the institute provided him with Wen Ke to assist on these trips. While sorting through her things, Jin Chao mistakes a strapless tube dress for a scarf.
When Jiang Mu explains what it is, he playfully asks her to try it on. When she reveals how stunning she looks in the dress, he asks what kind of occasion warrants such an outfit. Jiang Mu teases him, saying she wears it to meet handsome men. This sparks a flash of jealousy in Jin Chao; he promptly sends Wen Ke back to the coffee shop early so he can have her all to himself.
Amidst the boxes, they also find sentimental items, including Jin Chao's old boxing bandages and the math papers he once helped her solve. Finally, Jin Chao takes Jiang Mu to his coffee shop. The staff immediately greet her as the "Boss Lady," and Jin Chao reveals that the shop, named "Moon Coffee," was built entirely as a gift for her. He was involved in every detail, from the name to the interior design.
He confesses that the business struggled and lost money for the first two years, but he persisted because of a suggestion she had made years ago. He describes himself as a simple man who believes that if one takes enough "wrong turns," they will eventually find the right path. As they reminisce about their past encounters, the romantic moment is interrupted by an urgent business call. Jin Chao tells Jiang Mu he must leave on a trip and asks her to wait for him at home.
