Sunshine by My Side Episode 26 Recap
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Jian Bing urgently called out Sheng Yang's name, concerned he had left with Ms. Qi, but was surprised and relieved to find him right downstairs. He had not gone with Ms. Qi at all. As Jian Bing rushed to support him, Sheng Yang pushed her hand away, refusing her help.
Clearly inebriated and upset, he vented his frustration, questioning why Jian Bing had given his diligently crafted ad copy, for which he had sacrificed days and nights of sleep, directly to her ex-husband, Xue Yiming, who then humiliated him without even reading it. Jian Bing, bewildered, explained that she had never seen his work and was still awaiting his delivery.
Overwhelmed by alcohol, Sheng Yang then disregarded their "work-only, no feelings" rule, emotionally confessing his longing and affection for her, pulling her into a tight embrace. Though deeply touched, Jian Bing struggled to manage him as Sheng Yang abruptly declared a race up the stairs, boasting about his childhood speed, only to stumble and fall due to his intoxication.
With considerable effort, Jian Bing helped him up and managed to get him back to her home, where he immediately collapsed into a deep sleep. From his bag, Jian Bing retrieved the ad copy, and upon reviewing it, was profoundly impressed by his creativity, spending the entire night refining it. The next morning, Jian Shuang, needing to use the bathroom, called for Jian Bing but received no reply.
Struggling on her crutches, she made her way out of her room and was startled to see a groggy Sheng Yang emerging from the bathroom, prompting her to quickly retreat. After this initial shock, Jian Shuang confronted Sheng Yang about his overnight stay, pointedly asking where she was supposed to sleep since he had occupied her bed. Sheng Yang, apologetic, admitted he had drunk too much the previous night.
Jian Bing then handed Sheng Yang the revised ad copy, subtly hinting at his late return and urging him to go home to prevent his parents from worrying, jokingly asking if he wanted to become her "little aunt." Sheng Yang quietly slipped back into his house, where Song Chen and Pan Rou immediately cornered him, eager for news about potential investors.
Sheng Yang informed them that he hadn't secured investment from Ms. Qi, but shared the exciting news that Jian Bing had agreed to direct their public service advertisement. Their initial relief quickly turned into speculative questioning about his relationship with Jian Bing, which Sheng Yang promptly dismissed as "filthy." He defended Jian Bing's professional fees as entirely justified and proposed using his home as their temporary office to cut costs, to which they enthusiastically agreed, ready to begin preparations immediately.
Meanwhile, Jian Shuang persistently questioned Jian Bing about Sheng Yang's presence in their home. Jian Bing explained that Sheng Yang was a drunk colleague she had helped, firmly denying any romantic involvement and emphasizing his younger age relative to her. Jian Shuang, however, dismissed Sheng Yang as merely "young" and "a handsome puppy," deeming him unsuitable for Jian Bing. Shortly after, Fang Mu arrived, bringing breakfast for Jian Bing and offering to continue driving Jian Shuang to school.
Jian Bing, however, decided she would take Jian Shuang herself starting the next day. Seizing a moment alone, Jian Shuang discreetly warned Fang Mu that Jian Bing now had a "competitor"—a tall, young, and handsome man. She urged Fang Mu to be more proactive in pursuing Jian Bing and promised to keep him updated on her sister's activities.
Later that morning, Xue Yiming arrived with several lucrative projects for Jian Bing, but she steadfastly insisted on prioritizing Sheng Yang's public service advertisement. Despite Xue Yiming's persistent attempts to persuade her to take on the more profitable ventures, Jian Bing reiterated her firm belief in Sheng Yang's creative vision, stating that directing his project made her happy, even though his "studio" was currently just a small "stall" with minimal resources.
She reminded Xue Yiming that their own company, Jian Yi, also started from humble beginnings. Faced with Jian Bing's unwavering resolve, Xue Yiming eventually conceded. As Song Chen and Pan Rou began scouting for filming locations and equipment, they quickly encountered the harsh reality of exorbitant costs. They visited various photo studios, with one quoting 15,000 yuan per day, and found specialized equipment like the telescopic crane to be prohibitively expensive.
Despite the financial strain, they agreed that compromising on equipment quality would detrimentally impact the visual aspects crucial for an advertisement. Song Chen even suggested they forego their own salaries to save money, a sacrifice Pan Rou indicated she had already implicitly accepted.
When Song Chen floated the idea of asking Jian Bing for a discount on her directing fee, Sheng Yang firmly rejected it, emphasizing that her agreement to direct was already a significant favor, and her fee should be paid in full. To further cut costs, Sheng Yang offered to personally handle the visual effects. Unbeknownst to Sheng Yang, his mother, Luo Meijuan, confronted Sheng Xiangqian about his hidden "private coffer."
She meticulously counted the money, confirming it to be precisely 30,000 yuan, and firmly insisted he support their son's entrepreneurial venture. She reminded a hesitant Sheng Xiangqian of her unwavering support during his own past failed restaurant business, highlighting her willingness to go to great lengths, even donating blood, for their son's well-being. She then presented the 30,000 yuan to Sheng Yang, assuring him it came from their family savings and encouraging him to use it without worry.
Sheng Yang was profoundly moved, expressing his deep gratitude and his ambition to strive for higher goals, admitting his fear of stagnation more than failure. Luo Meijuan gently reassured him that she and Sheng Xiangqian's primary wish was for his safety, health, and happiness, not necessarily for him to achieve fame or fortune, and pledged their unwavering support.
Sheng Yang, tears in his eyes, affectionately called his parents the "best chefs" and promised never to disappoint their expectations, accepting their financial support as the essential "ingredients" for his future endeavors. Later, Sheng Yang arrived at a cafe with Song Chen and Pan Rou to meet Jian Bing. He proudly introduced his team to the "famous Director Jian Bing," expressing his gratitude for her previous help, humorously implying she had prevented him from a "heroic sacrifice."
They promptly delved into discussing the public service advertisement. Jian Bing confirmed she had read Sheng Yang's revised script, praising its quality. She then raised concerns about their visual effects, noting their reference to Hollywood standards, and questioned if they had adequately budgeted for such high-level CGI.
Sheng Yang affirmed their budget and reiterated his offer to personally handle the visual effects to cut costs, but admitted that their main challenges lay in the preparation and shooting periods, which would incur daily expenses of tens of thousands of yuan. Jian Bing emphasized that for their first independent, public-service film, the content held more importance, and her involvement already served as a significant resource.
She advised them to seek out real-life abandoned factories for their sci-fi-themed garbage disposal site instead of constructing expensive sets. As they discussed casting a "pure and natural" child actor for the film, Jian Bing suggested they review her detailed director's presentation. Later, when the waiter approached to settle the bill, Jian Bing attempted to pay, but was informed that Sheng Yang had already made prior arrangements, insisting that only he would cover the cost for their table.
