Sunshine by My Side Episode 11 Recap

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Sheng Yang found himself caught in the midst of a tense standoff between his parents. His father, Sheng Xiangqian, having had a loud quarrel with Luo Meijuan, refused to sleep in his own bed, opting instead to doze on the living room sofa despite Sheng Yang's concerns about his back. Sheng Yang tried to convince his father to sleep in his room, but Sheng Xiangqian insisted he was fine and used to it.

Later that night, a troubled Sheng Yang reached out to Jian Bing via text message. Jian Bing, relieved to hear he hadn't been fired, made Sheng Yang's continued involvement a condition for her taking the project, telling him to inform his boss that she wouldn't sign the contract if he were replaced. She reminded him to prepare for their upcoming work, as she would be signing the contract at his company the next day.

The following morning, Sheng Xiangqian pulled Sheng Yang out for breakfast while Luo Meijuan listened from behind the door. Sheng Yang tried to assure his father that his mother's recent interaction with another man was insignificant, but Sheng Xiangqian, asserting his son's inexperience, demonstrated his point by startling a server with an unwanted touch to show how a woman would react negatively if uninterested. He recounted how Luo Meijuan had been beaming for ten minutes during her conversation.

Sheng Yang offered to move out, believing his absence would give them space and stop their arguments. Sheng Xiangqian strongly objected, arguing that Sheng Yang was the "lubricant" in their marriage and that Luo Meijuan, still emotionally dependent, hadn't matured enough to accept his independence, comparing her to someone not yet "weaned." He also cited her menopause as a factor in her volatile emotions, explaining that Sheng Yang's presence prevented their fights from escalating into vicious insults.

Sheng Xiangqian ultimately stated that if Sheng Yang truly wanted to move out, he must first find a girlfriend; otherwise, Luo Meijuan would throw a fit while also being furious that he was wasting money on rent. When Sheng Yang asked about their divorce plans, Sheng Xiangqian replied that it depended on Luo Meijuan, adding that there was no point in forcing a marriage that wasn't working.

Meanwhile, Xue Yiming was frustrated with a client's vague feedback on his latest advertisement. Liang Shanshan tried to calm him, suggesting he call Jian Bing for inspiration. Xue Yiming was hesitant, stating that the best ex-husband is a "dead" one and that he needed to learn to manage without her. Concurrently, Jian Bing arrived at Sheng Yang's company, where his overly enthusiastic colleague, Song Chen, praised her previous work.

She then met with Mr. Yu and officially signed the contract for her new project, solidifying their partnership. Knowing Jian Bing was busy with her new venture, Liang Shanshan advised Xue Yiming not to disturb her. Later, Mr. Chen called Xue Yiming, pressing him to deliver the ad sample. Caught off guard, Xue Yiming lied that he was on a business trip and about to take off on a plane.

Liang Shanshan quickly improvised a fake airport announcement to make the lie convincing. Afterwards, she questioned if he could deliver the video that night, to which Xue Yiming joked that "tonight" could extend to three in the morning. He then recalled how he and Jian Bing used to find inspiration by watching numerous videos with the lights off and drinks in hand. Sheng Yang presented his initial concepts and storyboards for a makeup brand to Jian Bing.

She commended his diligent work but suggested broadening the product's appeal beyond young women. Citing the client's concept that "beauty is a right and freedom," Jian Bing proposed challenging the singular female stereotypes of past advertisements by creating a "group portrait" showcasing the diverse beauty of women across different ages and backgrounds. She then noticed Sheng Yang's extreme fatigue and red eyes, correctly guessing something was wrong.

Sheng Yang confessed that his parents had a severe fight and were discussing divorce, triggered by his father's unfounded suspicion that his mother was having an affair. He expressed his frustration with them for using divorce as a "weapon" to hurt each other, recounting how as a child he always braced himself to choose between them, only for them to reconcile like "two kids."

Jian Bing offered a different perspective, suggesting that both marriage and divorce are ultimately pursued for the sake of happiness. Sheng Yang admitted his parents loved each other but their hurtful communication was detrimental. He described his mother's fiery temper and his father's inability to manage it. Jian Bing countered that men should seek to understand and comfort women, explaining that a woman's anger is rarely whimsical but a buildup of "pent-up disappointment and frustration."

Sheng Yang agreed his father was at fault but still felt helpless. After confirming that an actor in Sheng Yang's proposal was around fifty, Jian Bing suddenly had an idea and announced they were going to his house. With a small film crew, she made an unscheduled trip to Sheng Yang's home, believing that people are more likely to speak genuinely when nervous or facing strangers, and noted the seventh-floor apartment had no elevator.

Upon arrival, Sheng Yang introduced Jian Bing as the director working with his company. Sheng Xiangqian immediately recognized her from a commercial she directed for him ten years prior, calling it the "highlight of his life." He excitedly called for Luo Meijuan, who warmly greeted the crew. Jian Bing explained their surprise visit was to shoot a realistic makeup commercial featuring "a real loving couple" instead of professional actors, and asked them to participate.

Sheng Yang admitted he had signed them up without asking. Luo Meijuan expressed concern about their casual appearance, while Sheng Xiangqian humorously retorted that they were hardly a "loving couple" and it was a "miracle we haven't strangled each other." Jian Bing appealed to them for a favor, citing a tight budget, and they were convinced to participate after being promised professional makeup and beautiful clothes. Sheng Xiangqian was interviewed first.

Asked when his wife looked most beautiful, he unexpectedly said, "When she cooks in the kitchen," and went on to recount a touching memory of Luo Meijuan giving water to an old woman picking up trash, a moment that made him feel "very lucky" to have married her. He shared that she was once the "prettiest girl in her class" with many suitors, but she chose him because he "stuck it out."

Sheng Xiangqian confessed that Luo Meijuan had been unhappy recently because she perceived him as "stingy." He explained his lifelong frugality was due to their humble financial situation, burdened by supporting their parents and the exorbitant cost of his father-in-law's imported medicine. He blamed himself for not providing a better life for his family.

When asked if he would buy his wife cosmetics if he had the money, he emphatically said yes, adding that she "deserves someone better" and "has been through a lot" with him. Watching her husband's heartfelt interview off-camera, Luo Meijuan was moved to tears. Noticing her crying, Sheng Xiangqian concluded that for their family to be happy, they needed to make her happy first. In the editing room, Xue Yiming and Liang Shanshan watched a movie.

He reminisced about watching "Pride and Prejudice" in high school and observed that she had become much more feminine. As he pointed out a transition in the film, Liang Shanshan accused him of using such explanations to "make girls fall for you." He retorted by accusing her of seducing men by getting drunk and throwing herself at them.

He asserted they were "birds of a feather," and claimed he knew she'd had feelings for him since middle school, which she acknowledged. After a brief intimate moment, Liang Shanshan insisted it "didn't mean anything" and the secret must be "taken to the grave," to which Xue Yiming agreed.

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