Stay With Me Episode 38 Recap
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Mo Fan had previously attempted to re-engage Huo Xiao in a collaboration, suggesting Huo Xiao might feel slighted by Li Weiwei's alliance with Chen Yidu against him. At Mo Fan's private party, Li Weiwei and Chen Yidu appeared as a couple. Mo Fan attempted to have them removed, but Fang Yalun intervened, announcing that she would be the endorser for "Beginner's Mind," a fashion brand co-designed by Li Weiwei and Chen Yidu.
She also stated that the Fashion Industry Association was re-investigating Li Weiwei's previous framing incident, suggesting the truth would soon come to light. Huo Xiao had hoped Li Weiwei would return as Ling Long's head bridal designer, but she declined, unwilling to work again with those who had harmed her. Meanwhile, Cao Zhong had found a supplier offering fabrics identical to the studio's usual ones at a significantly lower price due to a clearance sale.
Tiffany, despite some hesitation, signed for the cheap materials. News of Mo Fan's alleged involvement in the poisoned fabric case began to spread, leading Mo Fan to instruct Kang Xing to immediately arrange for Zhou De Qing, the key witness, to leave the country. Unbeknownst to Mo Fan, Huo Xiao was already actively investigating him. Secretary Wang tracked Kang Xing, documenting his meeting with Zhou De Qing.
Then, posing as Mo Fan's contact, Secretary Wang located Zhou De Qing and told him that Kang Xing had been captured and Mr. Mo feared Kang Xing would expose him, necessitating Zhou De Qing's immediate transfer to a safer location. Secretary Wang later reported to Huo Xiao that while Zhou De Qing had been located, his strong ties to Mo Fan made it difficult to secure his confession.
Huo Xiao emphasized the urgency, fearing Mo Fan was about to act against Li Weiwei, and they needed to move quickly. Back at the studio, panic erupted when Cao Zhong tearfully reported that their latest export to Japan had been found to have excessive formaldehyde, leading to potential returns and a government investigation. The cheap fabric supplier had vanished without a trace. Li Weiwei and Chen Yidu immediately recognized the pattern, noting its similarity to previous framing attempts.
Kang Xing, meanwhile, reported Zhou De Qing's disappearance to Mo Fan, expressing concern about betrayal. The authorities subsequently seized all materials and finished products from Beginner's Mind for investigation. Chen Yidu reassured everyone, confident the truth would prevail. Secretary Wang then intentionally let Zhou De Qing overhear a phone call, creating the impression that Mo Fan intended to make Zhou De Qing a scapegoat, prompting Zhou De Qing to decide on self-preservation. Mo Fan eventually located Zhou De Qing.
Zhou De Qing, believing he was about to be sacrificed, angrily confronted Mo Fan. Huo Xiao, having followed Mo Fan, secretly recorded their incriminating exchange with a handheld camera. Realizing he had fallen into a trap, Mo Fan frantically ordered Kang Xing to seize the human and material evidence. A high-speed car chase ensued on the highway, ending with Huo Xiao's car flipping over, leaving his fate uncertain.
Kang Xing managed to retrieve the camera and delivered it to Mo Fan, who, in a ruthless move, decided to permanently silence Huo Xiao. Huo Xiao was then rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Upon Huo Xiao being rushed to the hospital, Li Weiwei and Chen Yidu also arrived and finally learned the truth from Secretary Wang: Huo Xiao's recent actions, which had been widely misunderstood, were part of an elaborate undercover operation to expose Mo Fan's machinations against Li Weiwei and Chen Yidu. He had been gathering crucial evidence of Mo Fan and Zhou De Qing's secret dealings when the accident occurred.
A doctor informed them that Huo Xiao had undergone surgery but remained in a coma, his condition still critical. When Mo Fan learned that Huo Xiao might regain consciousness, he once again pressed Kang Xing to ensure Huo Xiao was "silenced forever" before he could speak. He cynically reminded Kang Xing that all incriminating documents bore Kang Xing's signature, implying Kang Xing would be the sole person imprisoned.
Following these events, Kang Xing was arrested at the hospital, and Mo Fan became a fugitive, relentlessly pursued by the police, ultimately leading to the successful resolution of the Beginner's Mind poisoned fabric case. Huo Xiao's vital signs eventually stabilized, and he was officially out of danger. His colleagues finally understood that his previous actions were part of an undercover operation, and they had all misunderstood him.
With the truth about the poisoned fabric case revealed, Li Weiwei and Chen Yidu visited clients and factories separately to stabilize supply lines, hoping to salvage previous orders and minimize the impact of the poisoned fabric incident. However, immediately after Li Weiwei and Chen Yidu parted ways, she fell into the hands of the treacherous Mo Fan, who took her to an abandoned factory.
Meanwhile, Leo, while trying on a suit, accidentally pricked his arm with a pin hidden in the sleeve, experiencing a strong premonition of impending danger, saying his sixth sense told him something bad and serious was about to happen. Chen Yidu successfully recovered an order, and when his phone rang, he was about to tell Li Weiwei the good news, but it was Mo Fan's voice on the phone. Mo Fan, having captured Li Weiwei, had no intention of escaping.
He chillingly informed Chen Yidu that he had Li Weiwei, taunting him with a cruel choice: save Li Weiwei and risk killing Mo Fan, thus becoming a murderer like his own father, or watch her die and live a life consumed by hatred. Chen Yidu immediately rushed to the abandoned factory where Li Weiwei was imprisoned, finally confronting Mo Fan face-to-face to settle their grievances.
He told Mo Fan that he had long discovered his issues, and the reason Mo Fan was able to so easily take over D. U. was that Chen Yidu intentionally let him. He originally thought Mo Fan taking the company could appease his resentment, but the paranoid Mo Fan believed that his parents' lives could not be appeased by a mere company.
Chen Yidu, unable to tolerate Mo Fan's twisted logic any longer, finally revealed the true story of the traffic accident over twenty years ago. He presented an accident report proving that Mo Fan's father had been driving under the influence and ran a red light that day, causing the collision that killed Mo Fan's mother and orphaned him. Chen Yidu further revealed that his own father had been the anonymous benefactor who funded Mo Fan's university education.
Mo Fan's actions were undoubtedly an act of ingratitude. Mo Fan, unable to accept such a dramatic turn in his life, pushed Li Weiwei towards Chen Yidu, then turned and attempted to commit suicide by jumping from a high floor, but he survived. After a thorough legal process, Mo Fan was found guilty of attempted murder, commercial fraud, and defamation, receiving a combined sentence of fifteen years imprisonment.
Huo Xiao eventually made a full recovery and was discharged from the hospital. Chen Yidu and Li Weiwei visited him, bringing flowers. Huo Xiao hugged Li Weiwei and asked Chen Yidu to lend her to him for two hours. Huo Xiao took Li Weiwei to a beautiful flower house he had purchased six years prior, which he had personally transformed into a blooming sanctuary because she loved flowers.
He explained that he had once intended it as a wedding gift, but now had to offer it in a different way. He congratulated her on re-establishing "Beginner's Mind" and reuniting with Chen Yidu, telling her that his love for her was why he could let go, encouraging her to wholeheartedly pursue her own happiness without any burden.
In a public announcement, Chairman Huo declared his gradual retirement from management, entrusting the entire Huo Group, including Ling Long, to Huo Xiao. Huo Xiao then outlined his strategic vision: Ling Long would reduce its traditional wedding dress business, shifting its focus to women's casual wear production. Additionally, the Huo Group would make a substantial investment in the "Beginner's Mind" brand, acquiring a thirty-three percent stake.
This decision, recognized as a huge profit growth point for the future of the Huo Group, was met with unanimous support from the board. In their personal lives, Cao Zhong and Su Fei celebrated their marriage and were expecting a child. With Jenny expressing some unhappiness, Ou Ye, encouraged by their friends, overcame his shyness and publicly knelt to propose to Jenny.
The joyous occasion of Leo and Tiffany's wedding saw Chen Yidu and Li Weiwei serving as best man and bridesmaid, where they somewhat stole the show. During the celebrations, they announced their own plans to marry in two months at the "Beginner's Mind" fashion show, fulfilling their earlier promise to walk down the aisle wearing each other's custom-designed outfits at the show.
Ms. Cotillard made a surprise appearance at the wedding, delivering a grand announcement: "Beginner's Mind" would officially be launched and stocked at Fontaine Bleue Department Store. She extended her heartfelt congratulations to Chen Yidu and Li Weiwei on their beautiful love story and expressed admiration for their invaluable friend, Huo Xiao. Chen Yidu and Li Weiwei, having navigated years of emotionally challenging romance, finally achieved great success in both their careers and their love, reaching a harmonious conclusion to their journey.
