Sunshine by My Side Episode 27 Recap
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Jian Shuang, learning of Jian Bing's meeting with Sheng Yang, had Fang Mu drive her and Hao Junjie to stake out the restaurant. At the restaurant, Sheng Yang's attempt to pay the bill was overridden by a waiter, who informed him that someone else had already covered their table, prompting Sheng Yang to muse about the reasons for expensive places. Afterwards, Sheng Yang offered to drive Jian Bing home.
However, as they exited, Jian Shuang reminded Jian Bing of her forgotten dinner appointment with Fang Mu, her university teacher, whom Jian Bing needed to treat for his assistance following Jian Shuang's leg injury. Sheng Yang, understanding the situation, stated he would take a taxi home. Jian Bing then turned to Jian Shuang, claiming she still had work to do, and insisted Jian Shuang take Fang Mu to dinner herself, labeling Jian Shuang "immature." Jian Shuang, visibly annoyed, reluctantly acquiesced.
Before the shoot, Song Chen painstakingly secured an abandoned mall location. Pan Rou, after much persuasion due to their limited budget, managed to rent the necessary filming equipment. Song Chen humorously suggested that his hundreds of yuan spent on public transport to find the location should count as the site fee. The team enjoyed a meal, then hurried to finish setting up for the shoot. Later that night, Sheng Yang brought Jian Bing to the abandoned mall.
He enthusiastically showed her around the dark, dilapidated building, emphasizing how he, Song Chen, and Pan Rou had spent an entire day cleaning up all the garbage. Jian Bing, however, pointed out the irony, as their film was supposed to be about garbage, and instructed him to put it all back. Sheng Yang readily agreed to restore the set before shooting began the next day and discussed the reference heights for the "monster" in their film.
Jian Bing then inquired about the name "Moses" for his new company. Sheng Yang explained it was inspired by Grandma Moses, an artist who began painting at 76. He relayed her belief that as long as one pursues what they love, success can come even at an old age, emphasizing that life's present moment is the most beautiful, and every moment is youthful and timely.
Sheng Yang then jokingly remarked that Jian Bing resembled Grandma Moses because she was an "old woman." Jian Bing, feigning anger, retorted that she was fifty-six, not forty-eight, and playfully chased him, threatening to beat him until he was "48 again." The next day, as formal shooting began, Jian Bing meticulously directed from behind the monitor. However, technical issues quickly arose: the camera lens couldn't focus, and the microphone's sound was intermittent.
Before they could troubleshoot, a security guard abruptly stormed in, demanding to know who authorized their filming. He insisted that the building was his responsibility and ordered them to leave immediately. Jian Bing pleaded for more time to pack their equipment. In a moment of urgency, she messaged Xue Yiming for help, then quickly instructed everyone to pack up and prepare to move locations. Xue Yiming graciously offered his company's studio, allowing them to continue shooting.
Jian Bing expressed her gratitude, while Sheng Yang, having witnessed their interaction from a distance, quietly slipped away. As Pan Rou and Song Chen helped move equipment, they discussed how Sheng Yang lost his previous job at Jian Bing's old company. Pan Rou explicitly stated that Sheng Yang had prioritized Jian Bing's well-being over his job when she had an accident at an amusement park.
Jian Bing overheard this conversation and finally understood the true reason behind Sheng Yang's termination, realizing he had taken responsibility for a booth collapse that was initially caused by the team leader's men, but he couldn't explain it because he rushed to the hospital to see her. Later, the team faced another setback as the rented equipment continued to malfunction, forcing the shoot to halt.
When Jian Bing asked Xue Yiming if they could use his studio again the next day, he firmly declined, stating his company needed it. Sheng Yang confronted Tiger, the equipment rental shop owner, accusing him of providing faulty equipment. Tiger vehemently denied this, claiming Sheng Yang had damaged the equipment himself, and demanded immediate compensation, producing the contract Pan Rou had signed as proof. Sheng Yang argued back, but Tiger was unyielding.
Jian Bing arrived at the scene, taking the contract from Pan Rou. She carefully examined the equipment and pointed out its clear defects, such as loose gears, a microphone mended with glue, and a broken filter, arguing that these were signs of aging and disrepair, not damage from their use. Tiger initially refused to budge. However, when Jian Bing presented her business card from Jian Yi Advertising, Tiger's demeanor instantly shifted.
Recognizing Jian Yi Advertising and their Director of Photography, Peng Yuan, Tiger's attitude became remarkably deferential. He expressed a long-standing desire to collaborate with Jian Yi and immediately offered to treat Jian Bing and Peng Yuan to dinner. Jian Bing, seizing the opportunity, demanded the immediate return of their deposit. Tiger quickly complied. Jian Bing then confronted Sheng Yang, expressing her disappointment that he hadn't informed her about their difficulties. Sheng Yang explained he didn't want to burden her.
Understanding his struggles as a new entrepreneur, Jian Bing reassured him, offering her resources and support, and reminded him that they were a team. Sheng Yang was deeply moved by her words. Song Chen expressed his regret for not thoroughly checking the equipment, feeling responsible for the troubles. Pan Rou gently reassured him, reminding him that it wasn't entirely his fault.
Sheng Yang messaged them, telling them to go home, stating he would handle the equipment and studio issues, and that the shoot would resume on schedule in two days. As heavy rain began to fall, Sheng Yang drove Jian Bing home. During the drive, Sheng Yang confessed his reluctance to accept Xue Yiming's help. Jian Bing told him his actions were immature and that personal feelings should not interfere with professional work.
Sheng Yang still wanted to use the abandoned mall set and suggested shooting the rest of the film with a mobile phone due to budget constraints. Jian Bing, however, insisted on using professional equipment from her company, citing quality concerns. She then proposed a formal collaboration: Moses Studio would be responsible for creativity and design, while Jian Yi Advertising would handle all production, including equipment rental. They would split the profits, with Jian Yi taking 70% and Moses 30%.
Sheng Yang, eager to work with Jian Bing, immediately accepted, even signing a contract she produced without reading it, stating his trust in her. Jian Bing, however, revealed it was an invalid contract, emphasizing the importance of reading agreements before signing, and promised to send him a proper one. Meanwhile, Jian Shuang, who had been eavesdropping outside, observed their enthusiastic conversation and contract signing. She noted Jian Bing's obvious infatuation and expressed her concern for Fang Mu, implying Jian Bing might stay overnight at Sheng Yang's place.
