Sunshine by My Side Episode 25 Recap
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After dinner, Jian Bing bade farewell to Fang Mu and Hao Junjie. Outside, Fang Mu complained to Hao Junjie about their interference, fearing he wouldn't be able to face Jian Bing tomorrow. Hao Junjie, however, expressed surprise at Jian Bing's directness, criticizing Fang Mu for relying on "dirty tricks" from online articles. Fang Mu retorted that Hao Junjie shouldn't meddle in his affairs. Meanwhile, inside the house, Jian Bing confronted Jian Shuang about her matchmaking attempts.
Jian Shuang tried to push Jian Bing towards Fang Mu, stating she didn't want her sister to be lonely. Jian Bing rejected the idea, accusing Jian Shuang of randomly pairing her with someone.
Jian Shuang insisted Fang Mu was a good person and even better than Xue Yiming, but Jian Bing remained unconvinced, asserting her preference for "strong tastes" and hinting she might have someone in mind, which Jian Shuang immediately picked up on, asking if she knew the person and if it was another colleague. Jian Bing then scolded Jian Shuang for her nosiness, reminding her to reflect on herself.
Later, Fang Mu texted Jian Bing to apologize for the earlier incident, assuring her that Hao Junjie was just kidding and not to take their actions seriously. He then shared a piano piece, along with philosophical thoughts about music, calling it the "only common language in the universe" and highlighting a memorable part of the song. Jian Bing replied simply, "It's nice." While Fang Mu's messages arrived, Jian Bing was preoccupied because she hadn't received Sheng Yang's advertising creative.
She typed out a message to him asking about its whereabouts, only to delete it before sending. Meanwhile, Pan Rou and Song Chen resorted to setting up a street stall. Pan Rou attempted to sell her luxury bags and cosmetics, claiming they were authentic and carried from Hong Kong. Potential customers found flaws like scratches and crooked stitching, refusing to pay her asking price of 5,000 yuan, or even 500 yuan.
Song Chen offered interior design services for 100 yuan, despite apps providing similar services for free. Unfortunately, no one bought anything. Unexpectedly, Liu Jiale, their former colleague, spotted them. Song Chen quickly claimed they were "experiencing life" as part of their startup. Liu Jiale suggested they return to July Advertisement, mentioning the boss missed them, but Song Chen politely declined, stating they preferred to build their business step by step rather than "reaching the sky in one step."
After Liu Jiale left, Pan Rou and Song Chen admitted the difficulty and awkwardness of street vending, reflecting on the challenges of making money compared to their parents' generation and their current lack of sales experience. The next morning, Fang Mu arrived early at Jian Bing's house to tutor Jian Shuang. Jian Shuang, eager for romance, cornered him, urging him to boldly pursue Jian Bing and take immediate action.
Fang Mu, however, expressed a preference for a gradual, "long-lasting" love rather than a "passionate" one, stating he wished to express his affection in his own way without interference from others. Despite Jian Bing's attempts to decline, Fang Mu insisted on fixing her sound system, constantly glancing at Jian Bing while working, who pointedly ignored his presence. Elsewhere, Wang Youde, having been fired from his company, was preparing for a new job interview when passing by a night market.
He spotted Pan Rou and Song Chen at their stall. He mockingly addressed Song Chen as "big boss" and "team leader," blaming them for his current predicament. He then proceeded to inspect Pan Rou's bag, questioning its authenticity and provoking Song Chen. An enraged Song Chen retaliated, physically assaulting Wang Youde. The police, observing the incident via surveillance, intervened and took Song Chen, Wang Youde, and Pan Rou to the police station. Sheng Yang rushed to the police station.
He explained to the police that Song Chen was his friend and Wang Youde was a former colleague, offering to mediate for a settlement. He then confronted Song Chen and Pan Rou, initially scolding them for their street stall venture that landed them in trouble, but quickly understood their plight. Pan Rou admitted her mother had frozen her bank accounts, severing their capital chain, prompting them to try earning money independently.
Realizing they aimed to help with studio funding, Sheng Yang apologized for not managing finances himself, promising to secure the needed tens of thousands of yuan for rent, filming, and staff. He then attended an advertising salon where Xue Yiming introduced him to industry veterans like Mr. Zhang from Dacheng Film & Television and Mr. Ji and Mr. Yang from Shisheng Film & Television Company. Sheng Yang distributed his "Moses Advertisement" studio business cards, promoting their cost-effective services.
Xue Yiming advised him to add clients on WeChat for better networking, emphasizing the importance of building private relationships before work relationships, then escorted him upstairs to meet Ms. Qi, a prominent figure in the industry, before discreetly leaving them alone. Back at Jian Bing's home, Fang Mu successfully repaired her sound system and played a classic Chinese music piece, "High Mountains and Flowing Water."
He subtly expressed his admiration, comparing their connection to the rare bond of "bosom friends," but Jian Bing, understanding his underlying meaning, feigned ignorance and remained silent. Simultaneously, Sheng Yang presented his public service advertising proposal to Ms. Qi. He explained their studio's new establishment, cost-effectiveness, and how the project, being for a competition, didn't generate profit, leading to a financial tight spot. Ms. Qi, visibly impressed, praised his youthful appearance and strong foundation in advertising.
She promised him funding and encouraged him to drink, engaging him in conversation, occasionally touching his shoulder. Sheng Yang, feeling increasingly uncomfortable, tried to navigate the situation with forced smiles and toasts. During this exchange, someone discreetly captured a photo of Ms. Qi with her hand on Sheng Yang's shoulder and sent it to Song Chen. Song Chen received the disturbing photo of Sheng Yang with Ms. Qi.
Pan Rou expressed concern, suggesting Sheng Yang might have drunk too much while trying to secure funding. Song Chen tried to call Sheng Yang, but his phone was off. Realizing they needed an invitation to enter the exclusive ad salon, Song Chen called Jian Bing for help, explaining Sheng Yang had sent a "help" message before his phone died, and they feared for his safety.
Jian Bing, possessing an invitation, immediately rushed to the venue, leaving Jian Shuang bewildered at home. Upon arrival, Jian Bing confronted Xue Yiming, asking about Sheng Yang's whereabouts. Xue Yiming attempted to dissuade her from going upstairs, claiming Sheng Yang was with Ms. Qi and implying that Sheng Yang, lacking money, background, or family, was manipulative, seeking shortcuts by using Jian Bing and taking advantage of his connection to Ms. Qi for career advancement.
He insisted he only helped Sheng Yang for Jian Bing's sake, but his help backfired as Sheng Yang over-drank with Ms. Qi. Jian Bing dismissed his accusations, reminding him that the only one who had lied to her was him, and that their divorce terms stipulated mutual respect. As they argued, Ms. Qi appeared, helping a visibly inebriated Sheng Yang downstairs and leading him out to her car. Jian Bing watched in shock as Ms. Qi drove Sheng Yang away, realizing it was too late to intervene.
