Sunshine by My Side Episode 20 Recap
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Sheng Yang dedicates himself to his work, often returning home late and continuing his design tasks. His parents observe his improved mental state and positive mood, correctly guessing that he has found a job, which fills them with joy. Sheng Yang continues to provide his mother, Luo Meijuan, with monthly living expenses. Although she initially resists, Luo Meijuan ultimately accepts the money, promising to save it for his future marriage.
Later, Sheng Yang completes a rough draft of a design project and brings it to Jian Bing for review. Jian Bing expresses satisfaction with his work and invites him to continue the project at her company, as her equipment is better suited for large files. Sheng Yang hesitates, expressing concern about encountering Xue Yiming and the potential awkwardness given their past.
Jian Bing reassures him by explicitly stating that she and Xue Yiming are divorced and that the previous incident where Sheng Yang confessed his feelings is in the past. She stresses the importance of professionalism and cherishing their collaboration, regardless of their personal relationship. Sheng Yang, slightly relieved, agrees to her terms, and they proceed upstairs. Meanwhile, Team Leader Wang Youde takes charge of a new project and outlines detailed arrangements for his team.
Pan Rou openly questions the qualifications of the construction team, recalling the previous safety incident that led to Sheng Yang and Song Chen being unjustly blamed. She urges Team Leader Wang to promptly investigate the cause of the past accident, but he defensively evades her questions, making excuses and promising to personally supervise the entire construction process.
Later, Liu Jiale advises Pan Rou to drop the matter, revealing that Team Leader Wang has a relative on the construction crew, implying a conflict of interest. Pan Rou grows increasingly suspicious, believing Team Leader Wang framed Sheng Yang. She calls Sheng Yang to share her concerns and expresses her desire to resign from July Advertisement. However, Sheng Yang advises her against impulsive decisions, stating he is doing well now and does not wish to pursue the matter further.
Undeterred, Pan Rou seeks out Song Chen and lays out her full suspicions about Team Leader Wang's involvement in the previous accident, asserting her intention to uncover the truth. Song Chen, recognizing her deep concern for Sheng Yang and guessing she had already approached him, reluctantly agrees to help investigate before he leaves for his hometown. Pan Rou tries to persuade him to reconsider moving back, highlighting his talent and potential.
Separately, Xue Yiming and Liang Shanshan begin a passionate relationship, though both harbor underlying insecurities about each other's past romantic entanglements. They engage in a playful but serious exchange, agreeing to delete all ambiguously related contacts of the opposite sex from their phones as a sign of commitment.
Liang Shanshan pushes Xue Yiming to publicize their relationship by posting a photo of them on his social media, to which he agrees, setting his own conditions for her in return, including specific demands about their online and real-life interactions. Later, Liang Shanshan attempts to cook for Xue Yiming, but the resulting dish is almost inedible, much to his dismay. The next day, Mr. He calls Xue Yiming, wanting to see the completed advertising film and commend Jian Bing.
Liang Shanshan, who answers the call on speaker, privately scoffs at Mr. He's perceived opportunism, but politely agrees to arrange a viewing for the following day. As Sheng Yang prepares for work, his mother, Luo Meijuan, advises him to find a girlfriend soon, while his father, Sheng Xiangqian, emphasizes focusing on his career first.
Sheng Yang arrives at the office to find Jian Bing absent, but she has left detailed modification notes for his design pasted on his computer screen, which he diligently reviews. Later that day, the college ice hockey league hosts a game, with Jian Bing and Fang Mu arriving early to cheer on Jian Shuang. Hao Junjie, the team captain, reassures Jian Shuang about her recovery from a recent nerve block and encourages her.
Hao Junjie and Jian Shuang soon demonstrate their seamless teamwork, with Hao Junjie scoring the first goal of the game with Jian Shuang's help, eliciting cheers from Jian Bing and Fang Mu. Meanwhile, at the office, Xue Yiming arrives early and requests to see Jian Bing's newly shot footage. He is informed that the files are with Sheng Yang, "the new guy" in effects.
When Liang Shanshan joins him, she reveals Sheng Yang is the same person who had taken Jian Bing to a hotel and with whom Xue Yiming had previously spoken on the phone, immediately sparking Xue Yiming's jealousy.
